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 June 25, 2023   One of the main themes of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is the phrase “In Christ.” He wants the Ephesians to realize all that is theirs living their lives in Christ. Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every […]

  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 […]

  Pastor Rich Knight Central Congregational Church, UCC                                             March 12, 2023   Series this Lent – Who Do You Say That I Am? That was Jesus’ question to his disciples in Matt. 16. As we’ve seen, there’s more than one answer to this question.  Last Sunday we looked at Jesus as Friend. Today, […]