January 15, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 14:1-25Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The mature believer seeks to edify the whole church. I. Tongues are a spiritual gift of another language.   (1)            A. Every Biblical use refers to language or the tongue.            B. The one speaking in tongues has self-control.            C. What is said can be interpreted for others.…

October 23, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 13:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Being mature in faith means learning sacrificial love. I. Love is greater than the things that impress.  (1-3)            A. Love is greater than declaring.            B. Love is greater than knowing.            C. Love is greater than doing. II. Love is learning to die to self.  (4-7)            A.…

October 16, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 12:1-31Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Every believer has a part in the body of Christ. I. The church is many parts but one body.   (1-14)            A. The test for membership in the body is faith in Jesus.            B. The church is made of many kinds of people.                        1.  There are different…

September 25, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 11:17-34Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Humbly consider others more important than yourself. I. Selfish behavior embarrasses the church.  (17-22)            A. The opportunity for conflict will come.            B. A potluck can be a place of offense.            C. The church’s reputation suffers. II. The Lord’s Supper portrays unity.  (23-26)            A. The bread represents…

September 18, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 11:2-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The attitude of the heart must reflect the design of God. I. God has a design for our relationships.            A. Every culture has behavioral norms.  (2)            B. Respect God’s design in relationships.                        1.  God’s design in the divine order.  (3-6)                        2.  God’s design in creation.   (7-9)                       …

September 4, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 10:1-33Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Whatever you eat, drink or do, do for God’s glory. I. The Bible stories are lessons on living.  (1-13)            A. The people of Israel are also the people of God.            B. But God was willing to discipline them.            C. Their story is our lesson. II. Do…

August 28, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 9:1-27Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Live each day with the gospel as your purpose. I. Those in ministry deserve support.            A. The Lord calls some to full-time ministry.  (1-2)            B. The Lord uses the ministry to pay them. (3-7)            C. The Lord has used this method all along.  (8-14) II. Some…

August 21, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 8:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Learn to balance freedom with love. I. Knowledge is powerful but can be dangerous.  (1-3)         A. Knowledge sets us free from superstition.         B. But knowledge can also lead to pride.          C. The goal of knowledge is to love God. II. Knowledge guides us in doubtful things. …

July 24, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:17-40Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Contentment leads to wise decisions. I. Bloom where you are planted.  (17-24)         A. A principle for decisions is stay put. (17,20,24)                  1.  This is true in marriage.  (10-16)                  2.  This is true in appearance.  (18-19)                  3.  This is true in vocation.  (21-23)         B. A principle can…

July 17, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:1-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Lasting marriage comes from an enduring commitment to one another. I. Dedicate yourself to your spouse.  (1-7)            A. You belong to your spouse.            B. Abstention must be temporary. II. Consider carefully the demands of marriage.  (8-9)            A. Being single has advantages.            B. Being married may be…