Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church Nov. 25, 2018 Exodus 34:6 One Verse Wonder Series This Fall we’ve been learning the Bible one great verse at a time. My theory is that in persuasive writing and persuasive speech – and the Bible is both – it was written to be heard – in persuasive writing […]
One Verse Wonders Series Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church Nov. 4, 2018 Micah 6:6-8 Intro to the passage. Micah was a prophet. He lived 8th C. BC. 740 BC – 690 BC. He was a contemporary of Isaiah, Amos & Hosea. This passage will be even more meaningful if I tell you a little […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church May 27, 2018 This year we’ve been studying the issue of “Open & Affirming” and the church, as it relates to our LGBTQ sisters and brothers. How welcoming should Christians be? Aren’t we already welcoming of all? Or, should we make a specific invitation to a group that […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church March 11, 2018 Psalm 42 We’re studying the Psalms this Lent, the prayer book and hymnal of the Israelites. There are 150 psalms in the collection, and there are various types. There are psalms of praise- “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!” There are psalms of faith […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church March 4, 2018 Psalm 136 We’re studying the Book of Psalms this Lent, the Prayer Book and Hymnal of the Israelites. Today we’re going to look at Teaching Psalms. Theses are also called, “Sacred History” or “Holy History” Psalms. In fact, one of the things you learn when studying […]
What I’d Like You to Remember about the Psalms I hope you’ve enjoyed studying the Book of Psalms this Lent. If you missed any of the messages they’re available on our web site. Here’s a summary of what we covered: The Book of Psalms was the hymnal & prayer book of the Israelites. There are […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church February 25, 2018 Scout Sunday Psalm 8 We’re studying the Book of Psalms this Lent, the prayer book & hymnal of the ancient Israelites. Today we’ll begin with Psalm 8. I chose this psalm because “A Scout is Reverent.” This was written by someone who also was […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church Feb. 18, 2018 Psalm 139 We’re studying the psalms this Lent. Hopefully many of us are reading a psalm a day. I’ll be preaching and teaching on the psalms on Sunday mornings. The Bible is often filled with surprises for us whenever we dig into it. Sometimes there are […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church February 11, 2018 Painting Dedication for “Joseph & His Brethren” Genesis 42:1-6 and Selections from Genesis 44 & 45 We’re going to dig into this story this morning, the story of “Joseph & His Brethren,” depicted in the painting we dedicated this morning. When we study Old Testament stories, […]
Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church Oct. 22, 2017 So far this month, we’ve looked at David & Saul, with David playing his music to sooth the King. We’ve looked at David & Goliath and David’s creativity in taking down the Giant. Last week we studied David & Jonathan and their beautiful friendship. Today – […]