Healthy Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1-16)

July 17, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:1-16Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Lasting marriage comes from an enduring commitment to one another. I. Dedicate yourself to your spouse.  (1-7)            A. You belong to your spouse.            B. Abstention must be temporary. II. Consider carefully the demands of marriage.  (8-9)            A. Being single has advantages.            B. Being married may be…

Be Wise in a Fallen World (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)

July 10, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 6:12-20Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Following the will of God protects you from sin’s harm. I. Be smart.         A. Make sure you understand the big picture.         B. You are a part of the body of Christ.  II. Be careful.         A. Your actions have consequences.         B. Let the Lord lead you. III.…

The Certain Solution to Conflict (1 Corinthians 6:1-11)

July 3, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 6:1-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  As royalty, don’t cling to passing worldly things. I. Do not lower yourself to small things.  (1-6)            A. You should not take a believer to court.            B. You should not forget your coming rule.            C. You should not bring shame to the church. II. Do not…

Sin in the Church! (1 Corinthians 5:1-13)

June 26, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 5:1-13Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The church must stand against contempt for God. I. Unrepentant sin requires confrontation.   (1-5)         A. The sin in Corinth was incest.         B. The attitude in Corinth was arrogance.         C. The response is to expel. II. Unrepentant sin corrupts the church.  (6-8)         A. Like yeast, it…

Leading Through Humility (1 Corinthians 4:1-21)

June 19, 2011Passage:  1 Corinthians 4:1-21Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Those who want to serve the church must be humble. I. Our work is judged by the Lord.  (1-5)         A. We have responsibilities given to us.                  1.  We are servants of Christ.                  2.  We are stewards of truth.         B. Our service is not judged by others.        …

The Purpose of the Pastor (1 Corinthians 3:1-23)

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…

We Have a Great Savior (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

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…