We Have a Great Savior (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

May 15, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 1:26-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Boast in the Lord, not the work of man. I. God has chosen the humble.            A. Most of the saved are simple folk.                        1.  Not many are degreed.                        2.  Not many are powerful.                        3.  Not many are influential.            B. God has used the humble to shame…

An Important Message from the Owner (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)

April 24, 2011—Resurrection SundayPassage:  1 Corinthians 1:10-17Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The unity of believers is essential in a fallen world. I. Our unity exalts the Lord Jesus Christ.            A. Scripture exhorts us to unity.                        1.  We should have unity in our speaking.                        2.  We should have unity in our acting.                        3.  We should have unity…

The Face of Thankfulness (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)

April 17, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 1:4-9Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Being thankful is our primary language in Christ. I. We are thankful for the grace of God.            A. The blessings in Corinth were the fruit of believing.            B. We are called to put our faith in Jesus. II. We are thankful for the gifts of God.           …

Ministry in Hard Places (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)

April 10, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 1:1-3Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s grace is beautiful against the backdrop of sin. I. Corinth was a city of lost people.         A. The city was busy.         B. The city was populous.         C. The city was ungodly. II. The gospel won hearts to Jesus.         A. Aquilla & Priscilla became followers of…

The Time of the End (Daniel 12:1-13)

April 3, 2011Passage:  Daniel 12:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  A day is coming when the righteous will receive their reward and the wicked will face their judgment. I. God has revealed what the end will be like.            A. A great tribulation is coming.            B. The object of Satan’s wrath is Israel.  (Daniel 12:1; Zechariah 13:8; Revelation…

The Invisible War (Daniel 10 & 11)

March 27, 2011Passage:  Daniel 10 & 11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Forces of evil cannot defeat a life rooted in prayer. I. Daniel grieves for Israel’s condition.            A. The people are beginning to return home.  (Ezra 2:64)            B. Daniel was burdened and so he prayed.            C. Great needs call for great prayer.  (Numbers 11:10-15, 2 Kings…