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…

July 10, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 6:12-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Following the will of God protects you from sin’s harm. I. Be smart.         A. Make sure you understand the big picture.         B. You are a part of the body of Christ.  II. Be careful.         A. Your actions have consequences.         B. Let the Lord lead you. III.…

July 3, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 6:1-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  As royalty, don’t cling to passing worldly things. I. Do not lower yourself to small things.  (1-6)            A. You should not take a believer to court.            B. You should not forget your coming rule.            C. You should not bring shame to the church. II. Do not…

June 26, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 5:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The church must stand against contempt for God. I. Unrepentant sin requires confrontation.   (1-5)         A. The sin in Corinth was incest.         B. The attitude in Corinth was arrogance.         C. The response is to expel. II. Unrepentant sin corrupts the church.  (6-8)         A. Like yeast, it…

June 19, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 4:1-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Those who want to serve the church must be humble. I. Our work is judged by the Lord.  (1-5)         A. We have responsibilities given to us.                  1.  We are servants of Christ.                  2.  We are stewards of truth.         B. Our service is not judged by others.        …

June 12, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 3:1-23Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Teachers are servants of the church, not leaders of packs. I. Exalting teachers is a sign of immaturity.            A. The immature do not understand completely.            B. Evidence of immaturity is envy and strife. II. All teachers are co-workers for the church.            A. Each worker labors according…

May 22, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 2:1-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God has revealed His wisdom to those who believe and hidden it from those who do not. I. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ and the cross.  (1-5)            A. We do not depend on ability.            B. We do depend on God’s power II. The wisdom…

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…