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 11, 2011Passage: Psalm 20Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Our attitude in prayer should reflect God’s design.
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…
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…
