Sermons from 2012 (Page 5)

Stand Firm in the Faith (1 Corinthians 16:1-24)

March 11, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 16:1-24Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Following Jesus is a decision that changes your life. I. Following Jesus impacts your finances.            A. Our giving should be planned.            B. Our giving should be gracious. II. Following Jesus impacts your conduct.            A. We honor those the Lord uses.            B. We consider the cost of…

Yahweh:  I Am (Exodus 3:13-14; Leviticus 11:41-45; Isaiah 53:6)

March 4, 2012Passage:  Exodus 3:13-14; Leviticus 11:41-45; Isaiah 53:6Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  In Yahweh, holiness is joined with love. I. Yahweh reveals God’s concern for His creation.            A. This name conveys relationship.  (Exodus 3:13-14)                        1.  Elohim portrays God’s power.                        2.  Yahweh portrays God’s relationship.            B. The pronunciation is lost. II. Yahweh reveals God’s holiness.…

The Resurrection Body Is a Better Model (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)

February 26, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 15:35-58Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The resurrection makes all things new. I. Our resurrected body is a different nature.  (35-44)            A. Different natures are all around us.  (35-41)                        1.  A seed produces an entire plant.                        2.  Creatures are different from one another.                        3.  Stars and planets are made differently.            B. Our…

The Resurrection of the Believer (1 Corinthians 15:1-34)

February 19, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 15:1-34Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The resurrection is a core belief for the Christian. I. The gospel is a message that does not change.  (1-11)            A. The gospel has not changed.  (1-8)            B. Every apostle declared the same gospel.  (9-11) II. The resurrection is a core part of the gospel.  (12-19)           …

El-Roi:  God Who Sees (Genesis 16:1-16)

February 5, 2012Passage:  Genesis 16:1-16Speaker:  Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point:  God knows your need. I. El-Roi means “The God Who Sees”.         A. Definition:  The God who sees, He is looking out for us.         B. Example:  Life Guard – observing for the purpose of rendering aid. II. El-Roi shows God’s concern.         A. Hagar runs from Sarah.  (Genesis…

Order in the Church (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)

January 22, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 14:26-40Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The church gathered should be a place of order. I. Make others the main point of gathering.  (26-33)            A. Seeking only your own interest is selfish.            B. Consider others more important than yourself. II. Obey Biblical standards in relationships.  (33-35)            A. Submission is a part of…

Speaking in Tongues (1 Corinthians 14:1-25)

January 15, 2012Passage:  1 Corinthians 14:1-25Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The mature believer seeks to edify the whole church. I. Tongues are a spiritual gift of another language.   (1)            A. Every Biblical use refers to language or the tongue.            B. The one speaking in tongues has self-control.            C. What is said can be interpreted for others.…