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…

May 8, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 1:18-25Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The message of a crucified Savior is the wisdom of God. I. The cross seems absurd to the world.   (18-20)         A. The lost are blind to what faith sees.         B. The wisdom of the world is without merit. II. The cross is salvation to the believer.  …

April 24, 2011—Resurrection SundayPassage:  1 Corinthians 1:10-17Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The unity of believers is essential in a fallen world. I. Our unity exalts the Lord Jesus Christ.            A. Scripture exhorts us to unity.                        1.  We should have unity in our speaking.                        2.  We should have unity in our acting.                        3.  We should have unity…

April 17, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 1:4-9Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Being thankful is our primary language in Christ. I. We are thankful for the grace of God.            A. The blessings in Corinth were the fruit of believing.            B. We are called to put our faith in Jesus. II. We are thankful for the gifts of God.           …

April 10, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 1:1-3Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God’s grace is beautiful against the backdrop of sin. I. Corinth was a city of lost people.         A. The city was busy.         B. The city was populous.         C. The city was ungodly. II. The gospel won hearts to Jesus.         A. Aquilla & Priscilla became followers of…