Prayer on the Run

  Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church March 17, 2019 Nehemiah 1:1-11 The historical setting for Nehemiah is the Babylonia Exile. In 587 BC the Jews were conquered and taken off Babylon, which is in modern day Iraq, some 600 miles from Jerusalem. This was an horrific experience for them in every way. Things got […]

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The Purposes of Prayer

Series: “Let Us Pray” Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church March 10, 2019 Psalm 141:1-5   Matthew 6:7-13   We’re starting a series of sermons this morning, entitled, “Let Us Pray.” – each Sunday during Lent we’ll delve into this essential Christian practice. We’ll look at various ways to pray, and we’ll practice different forms and […]

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The Lake Wobegon Effect

Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church March 3, 2019 Romans 12:1-3        I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the […]

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 Pastor Rich Knight Jan. 13, 2019 Psalm 19:7-11 II Timothy 3:15-17 Psalm 19:7-11 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the […]

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Pastor Rich Knight       Central Congregational Church                                                                         Dec. 9, 2018 I want us to think for a few moments about the purpose of Christmas. Why was Christ born? What was the purpose of Christmas? Why did God send God’s uniquely divine Son? The Christmas passages themselves give us insights – He called, “Savior,” a “King,” the […]

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The Heart of God

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 […]

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Come unto Me

   One Verse Wonders Series Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church Oct. 21, 2018 Matthew 11:25-30        At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious […]

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One Word: Abide

Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church October 7, 2018 John 15:1-15 One Verse Wonders Series This Fall we’re studying “One Verse Wonders.” These are verses that teach a lot in just a single sentence. “One Hit Wonders” in music are one and done, and the artist is never heard from again. “One Verse Wonders” continue […]

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  Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church July 29, 2018 Matthew 6:1-18 We’re studying the Sermon on the Mount this Summer, the most important sermon in the history of our faith. We’ve said that it could very well be a collection of Jesus’ most important teachings. It certainly has played a central role in the […]

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Healthy vs Unhealthy Religion

Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church April 15, 2018 Acts 17:16-34 In this passage, Paul is in Athens, a very cosmopolitan place in the First Century. It was also a place where people liked to debate and discuss the great issues of the day. Paul has been causing some commotion in the city by his […]

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