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…
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…
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. …
August 14, 2011Passage: Ephesians 5:20Speaker: Pastor Doyle Pickens
August 7, 2011Passage: 1 Timothy 1:5Speaker: Elder John Lawrence
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…