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Sermons of Rev. Alex Knight
Feb 18, 1996 thru June 7, 1998

This site contains text or audio files for sermons delivered by Rev. Alex Knight during the period Feb 18, 1996 thru June 7, 1998. The sermons are listed chronologically by the date of the service and are identified by title. In most cases, the scripture passage for each sermon is also shown. Click on the word "[Text]" to view the text of a sermon or click on the symbol to begin playing an audio recording in another window or tab of your browser. (In some cases the title of a sermon is not that used by Rev. Knight, but one chosen by the preparer of this page to reflect the content of the message.) There are also a few video segments that can be played by clicking on the symbol.

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(Click here to view an index of the sermons)
February 1996
18 - Transfiguration Sunday
May 1996
05 - [Text] John 14:6 - The Shamelessness of Our Requests
12 - [Text] John 19:25-27 - A Mother's Love
19 - [Text] Acts 1:6-14 - Witness for Christ
June 1996
02 - [Text] Psalm 137:1-6 - Weeping Willows
09 - [Text] Genesis 12:1-9 - Ordinary People
16 - [Text] Our Father
23 - Romans 6:1-11
July 1996
14 - Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
The Covenant Names of God - an 8 part series: Jul 21 - Sept 29
21 - [Text] Isaiah 6:1-8 - God is Our Provider
August 1996
11 - [Text] Ex 15:22-26 - God is Our Healer
18 - [Text] Ex 17:15 - God is Our Banner
25 - [Text] Ex 31:13 - Lev 11:44-45 - 1Pet 1:15-23 - Our God is Holy
September 1996
01 - Luke 24 - The Walk to Emaius - This is the second in a 5 part series of communion (first Sunday) meditations based upon the account in Luke. The first sermon of the series, on August 4, and the last, on Dec 1, were not recorded.
08 - Judg 6:11-24 - The Lord is Peace
15 - Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd
22 - Jer 23:1-6 - The Lord is Our Righteousness
29 - Ezek 48:30-ff - The Lord is Here
October 1996
06 - Luke 24:28-ff - The Walk to Emaius
13 - Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son
November 1996
03 - Luke 24 30-32 - The Walk to Emaius
10 - Rom 12:1-8 - 2Cor 3:7-ff - Being Transformed
17 - Heb 6:1-3 - Phil 3 - Do You Have a Heart For God
24 - Matt 25 - Serving Jesus
December 1996
15 - Isaiah 6 - Setting the Captives Free
24 - Mark 1:1-8 - Christmas Eve

January 1997
12 - Mark 1:1-11 - Preparing the Way
26 - James 1:12-16 (This sermon "lays the foundation" for the series on "The Seven Deadly Sins"...see Feb 2 - Mar 16 below)
February 1997
The Seven Deadly Sins - Feb 2 thru Mar 16
02 - [Text] Luke - Pride
09 - [Text] Matt 20:1-ff - Envy
16 - [Text] Matthew 5 - Anger
23 - [Text] Rev 3:14-ff - Sloth
March 1997
02 - [Text] Mark 10 - Greed
09 - [Text] Luke 16 - Gluttony
16 - [Text] John 4 - Lust
23 - Mark - No-Yes
May 1997
04 - Matt 6:25 - Anxiety
18 - Matt 15:18 - Conflict
September 1997
28 - 1 Cor:2 - Spiritual Gifts

April 1998
19 - 1 Cor 15:2-20 - Christ is Risen
26 - - (15:49) Heritage Sunday
This is a combination of the following shorter videos:
  • 1. - (2:03) Opening (fox on bank of the pond);
  • 2. - (03:55) Witness (Thelma speaks of her mom, some history; Don tells a tale);
  • 3. - (04:18) Witness (Pat Singletary, adds to history);
  • 4. - (03:01) Witness (Patti Holton, et al; Amazing Grace);
  • 5. - (02:30) Baptisms in Bethel Pond
May 1998
03 - Parable of the Dishonest Manager
10 - John 13:31-35 - Christian Family - Mothers Day
17 - Luke 7:36-50 - Heartfelt Forgiveness
31 - Matt 26:14 - Parable of the Talents
June 1998
07 - Parable of the Good Samaritan


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