Sermons from 2011 (Page 2)

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…

Attitude Check (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

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…

Instructions on Head Coverings (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

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)                       …

Freedom and Maturity (1 Corinthians 10:1-33)

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…