Sermons on Knight:

United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

United, Divided, One In Christ Part 2 August 18, 2002 Romans 12: 4-5 "For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5 (RSV) "For just as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

How Long O Lord

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

"How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Time's Running Out

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the dreary topic of DEATH.

Time’s Running Out November 3, 2002 Introduction: Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift And The Giver

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at gifts and their purpose in the Kingdom of God. To be "special" means to be "used".

The Gift And The Giver November 10, 2002 Introduction: How it feels to be the last person picked to play on a team -sense of emptiness, worthlessness -one who has no abilities Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

Mine, Mine, Mine!

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Wealth is a gift of God that should be invested for the Kingdom.

Luke 12:13-34, 41-48 13 Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." 14 Jesus replied, " Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? " 15 Then he said, " Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Holiness

A Tithe Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the first Thanksgiving as it is recorded in scripture.

A Tithe Of Thanksgiving Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (NIV) November 24, 2002 Firstfruits and Tithes 1 When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, 2 take some of the firstfruits of all that you produce from the soil ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A holiday word of encouragement to the distressed.

Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go December 1, 2002 Isaiah 64:1-9 1. Excitement Holidays-family, friends, shopping, vacation, TV specials, parades, lights A. Can be fun, but also fearful -Reunion of contentious family -drunk relative who embarrasses themselves, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

Prepare For Peace

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Asks the questions Are We Preparing for Christmas?, and How?

Prepare For Peace December 8, 2002 Isaiah 40:1-11 "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Christmas is a message of liberty!

The Joy Of Christmas December 15, 2002 Isaiah 61:1-11 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

First in series. Choosing our identity.

"In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We are in control of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

All The World's A Stage Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Second in series. Getting rid of the baggage that prevents us from our objective: becoming like Christ

"In Christ" "All The World’s A Stage" Hebrews 11:32-12:2 "And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

I Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Third in series. When we see God we are overwhelmed with praise, and our praise can shape our character.

"In Christ" "I Saw The Lord" Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: John F. Kennedy Man like no other Youngest ever elected to his office Youngest to leave (to be assassinated) Span of 2 yrs 9 mos Forever changed our perception about ourselves and our world. His were the days of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.

"In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest Link Big Brother "? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming A People Of Change Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Sixth in series. Becoming like Christ involves change. This sermon is how to deal with that change.

"In Christ" "Becoming A People Of Change" Introduction: Valerie getting bigger, smarter remembering her as an infant growing up different stages of her life I. Change Is Inevitable. "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1 Changes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness