Sermons by Bill Knepper (Page 31)

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…

Living the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:1-27)

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…

Truth and Love (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)

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. …

Haste Makes Waste (1 Corinthians 7:17-40)

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…