March 11, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 16:1-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Following Jesus is a decision that changes your life. I. Following Jesus impacts your finances.            A. Our giving should be planned.            B. Our giving should be gracious. II. Following Jesus impacts your conduct.            A. We honor those the Lord uses.            B. We consider the cost of…

February 26, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 15:35-58Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The resurrection makes all things new. I. Our resurrected body is a different nature.  (35-44)            A. Different natures are all around us.  (35-41)                        1.  A seed produces an entire plant.                        2.  Creatures are different from one another.                        3.  Stars and planets are made differently.            B. Our…

February 19, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 15:1-34Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The resurrection is a core belief for the Christian. I. The gospel is a message that does not change.  (1-11)            A. The gospel has not changed.  (1-8)            B. Every apostle declared the same gospel.  (9-11) II. The resurrection is a core part of the gospel.  (12-19)           …

January 22, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 14:26-40Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The church gathered should be a place of order. I. Make others the main point of gathering.  (26-33)            A. Seeking only your own interest is selfish.            B. Consider others more important than yourself. II. Obey Biblical standards in relationships.  (33-35)            A. Submission is a part of…

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…