Sermons from October 2011

The Greatest of These is Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

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.…

A Place for You (1 Corinthians 12:1-31)

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…

Elohim:  The Powerful Creator (Genesis 1:1)

October 2, 2011Passage:  Genesis 1:1Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God uses His creative power for the good of His creation. I. Elohim describes God’s creative power.            A. “In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.”  (Genesis 1:1)            B. Elohim is used 2550 times in the Old Testament.            C. Elohim is plural.  (Genesis…