Sept. 17, 2023 Central Congregational Church, UCC Pastor Rich Knight We’re studying the Gospels this Fall. First, we’re looking at 2 themes in all 4 gospels. Last Sunday we looked at Jesus’ favorite topic to teach on – the Kingdom of God. We said, the Kingdom of God happens when God’s will is […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church, UCC Sept. 10, 2023 We’re going to be studying the Gospels this month and next. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the four accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. We’ll talk about the unique perspective of each gospel. But I want to start this week […]
Pastor Rich Knight July 16, 2023 Exodus 17:8-13 – the setting is that the Israelites are in the wilderness. It’s two months after their escape from Egypt. Perhaps in the year 1445 BC. Amalek is mentioned in this passage. He was the grandson of Esau. Remember the Jacob and Esau story, where Jacob stole […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church July 2, 2023 One thing to note: in the first verse we’re going to look at, Peter is quoting Exodus 19:6 – “You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Peter knew his Bible, which for him was the OT. I Peter 2:9-17 […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church, UCC Father’s Day, June 18, 2023 We’re going to look at 2 Old Testament stories today. Here’s something to remember about Old Testament stories: The Bible doesn’t tell us what should have happened. The Bible tells us what actually happened, and we’re supposed to figure it out […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church June 4, 2023 II Timothy 4:1-5 (NIV translation) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with […]
This sermon is dedicated to Linn Flint, Our incredible Office Administrator for the past 20 years. We celebrated her ministry and retirement on May 14, 2023. Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church, UCC May 14, 2023 I was going to read a passage from II Chronicles 3. In the essence of […]
The Presence Series: “Who Do You Say that I Am?” Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church, UCC April 9, 2023 – Easter Sunday Luke 24:1-35 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church, UCC April 2, 2023 Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-17 Before the Passage. Holy Week begins today, Palm Sunday. Our trip to the Holy Land last summer began where Palm Sunday began, on top of the Mount of OIives. The Mount of Olives is 2,652 ft high. It overlooks […]
Jesus is Lord Series: “Who Do You Say That I Am?” March 19, 2023 Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church This Lent we’re exploring several influential/important titles given to Jesus. We’ve talked about Jesus as Friend and Jesus as Teacher. Today, Jesus as Lord. Luke 6:46-49 Ex. Jesus repeating himself, variation […]