Knox Presbyterian Church Palmerston

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Love Considers to Protect Those Around Us

Scripture:  Matthew 1:18-25; John 3;16; 1 Corinthians 13

December 20, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Glorify the Lord With Joy!

Scripture:   Matthew 2:1-13; Philippians 4:4

December 13, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

December 6, 2020

Sermon: Jesus Christ, the Prince of Everlasting Peace

Scripture:  Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1: 67-74; Ephesians 2:17

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Finding Peace in Our Pain - Part II

Scripture:   2 Kings 5:1-14 Isaiah 38:1-21

November 22, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

November 15, 2020

Sermon: Finding Peace in Our Pain - Part I

Scripture:  2 Kings 5:1-14 Isaiah 38:1-21

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Revealing God's Glory

Scripture:   Ezekiel 1:1 - 6, 12, 26-28

October 25, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

October 4, 2020

Sermon: Cloudy and Shiny (Part 2)

Scripture:  Romans 12:15

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Cloud and Shiny (Part 1)

Scripture:   Romans 12:15

September 27, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

September 20, 2020

Sermon: Produce Lasting Fruit

Scripture:  John 15:1-8, 16;

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Listen, Arise, Come and Find Him Whom Your Soul Loveth!

Scripture:   Song of Solomon 2:8-17; 3:4

September 6, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

August 16, 2020

Sermon: With Whom Will You Compare God?

Scripture:  Isaiah 40:1-18

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Humankind, God’s Greatest Compassion 

Scripture:  Jonah 4:10-11; Luke 10:25-37; Hosea 6:6

August 9, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

August 2, 2020

Sermon:  COME to Find Healing, Peace and Rest

Scripture:  Matthew 11:28

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Enjoy God’s Gracious Hand

Scripture:  Nehemiah 2

July 26, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

July 19, 2020

Sermon:  Destined to Enlighten

Scripture:  Numbers 8:1-4

Guest minister - Nan St Louis

Sermon:  The "Real" World

Scripture:  Genesis 3:5-13; Galatians: 2:20

July 12, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

July 5, 2020

Sermon:  Keep the Light On

Scripture:  1 John 2:8-11

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Root Yourself Beside the Fountain of Living Waters

Scripture:  Jeremiah 2:1-18

June 28, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

June 21, 2020

Sermon:  Discover Father's Heart

Scripture:  John 10:27-30

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  You Are Destined for Great Things

Scripture:  Acts 4:29-31; Matthew 9:8

June 7, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

May 31, 2020

Sermon:  Spirit Presence, the Indispensable Power of Christ' Church

Scripture:  Acts 2:8; 18:18 - 19:12

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

May 3, 2020

Sermon:  Resurrection Day, a Day of Rest, Remembrance and Revival

Scripture:  Luke 24:1-8

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

April 12, 2020

Sermon:  Resurrection, the Foundation of New Beginning

Scripture:  Luke 24:1-11

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

April 5, 2020

Sermon:  Welcome the King

Scripture:  Luke 19:29-40

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

March 15, 2020

Sermon:  Use Your Qualities to Increase the Faith

Scripture:  Romans 13:1-8; 2 Peter 1:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:7

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Keep Your Faith Activated

Scripture:  Genesis 2:7; Romans 4:20

March 8, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Wind can't be stopped but Jesus quiets even storms

Scripture:  Mark 4:35-41

March 1, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

February 16, 2020

Sermon:  When Jesus Touches the Dust

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Message:  Offers One Answer

                  Asks Two Questions

                  Makes One Declaration

                  Gives One Commandment  

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

February 9, 2020

Sermon:  Held in the arms of God

Scripture: Matthew 18: 1-9

Message:  The best place in God's presence is assigned for the greatest in the Kingdom of Heavens; and that is in the arms of God

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

February 2, 2020

Sermon:  Joseph's slavery, freedom and glory, map God's Ways to Work with and for His People

Scripture: Genesis 37:9-20; Acts 7:9-15; Psalm 105:18-19; Genesis 50:15-21

Message: Joseph's slavery and freedom was part of God's plan; he had to be upright for passing God's tests through faith and patience to wait upon God's time

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

January 26, 2020

Sermon:  Be Free In A Land of Slavery

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-26; John 8:36

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

January 19, 2020

Sermon:  Put God first then you can enjoy His faithfulness

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23; 41:38; 45:7-9, 16-20

Message:  Protect your faith and trust in the Lord.

                   Keep up your love and passion for God

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

January 12, 2020

Sermon:  All Things Work for the Good of Those Who Love Jesus, don't confine the Spirit and Walk in God's Plan

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5, 50 15-20

Message:  Be diligent about your passion and love for God.

Guard your head and watch your identity in Christ.

Persevere in dreaming with and for God.

Wipe away your tears and be ready 4 Christ's crown.

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

January 5, 2020

Sermon:  The Revelation of Jesus' Ephiphany

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Statement:  When God’s prophet, Samuel, showed up to   Bethlehem, the elders of the city asked: ”What  announces your coming?”

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

December 29, 2019

Sermon:  God's open arms and love for   those who are either near or far

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Statement:  In Jesus, God expanded His arms of love, grace,   authority and blessings beyond Israel’s limits. Through His prophets, He drew up His plan of love for all nations revealed in Christ. In His zeal, God released the heavenly hosts to accomplish His proclaimed’ vision that the whole world might see, understand and enjoy heavens’ love and hug.

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Experience God's Peace by Following the Star

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 2:1-9

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December 8, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Jesus Christ, The Hope that Never Disappoints

Scripture: Number 24:16-17, Psalm 119:49, Romans 5:5

December 1, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Experience God's Compassion

Scripture: Isaiah 54:10

Statement: Jesus Christ is the core of God's Peace Covenant with us which can not be removed or shaken

November 24, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Grow in Grace and Knowledge of Christ

Scripture: 2 Peter 3: 13-18

Statement: Being grafted in the Tree of Life determines us to be the bearer of Christ's aroma's life. Those who test the fruits of a tree have the right to advertise not only the fruits but the Tree, as well

November 17, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Lest We Forget  to Honor the Redemption of Our Freedom and Well Being

Scripture: 2 Sam. 1:19-25,27; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Ephesians. 4:32; 

Statement: Ruins can be a lesson to start building better; forgiveness, love, and hope  can lay a deep  and solid foundation for a stronger building

November 10, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Honoring God’s Invitation Makes a Seat Available Among His Chosen

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Statement: The banquet parable identifies God as King, honors Jesus as His Son, priorities

King’s invitation and displays a seat available for you among His chosen.

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November 3, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Find Rest Under God’s Shadow

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16; Ephesians 2:18

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October 27, 2019

Guest Speaker - Rev Jim

Sermon:  Faith

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-18; Hebrews 11:1-3; Matthew 17:14-20

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October 20, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Celebrate Thanksgiving in Piety and with Gratitude

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Statement:  A thankful heart displays a good face and a joyful attitude it’s a good cure. When these are combined with a piety lifestyle, then God’s angels are parts of our life's journey on earth.  

October 13, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Love That Builds The Bridge  

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 Peter 4:8-11

Statement:  By sending His Son to earth God revealed and displayed His masterpiece. Do everything in love!

October 6, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Live at Peace with God  

Scripture: Psalm 101:2; 2 Peter 3:1-14

Statement:  “Take the impurities out of silver and there shall come forth a most pure vessel.” (Proverbs 25:4)

Christ’ Church is called to reflect Christ image; that’s why the Church is meant to be God’s pure vessel in this world.

Make, have, and live at peace with God through spotless thoughts and blameless behavior of God’s Lamb.

September 29, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Conquer Fear Through Obedience!

Scripture: Matthew 14:22 -36; Revelation 21:1-8

Statement: When we’re stunned by fear, anxieties, hard time, darkness hour, etc.

When it’s hard to trust in the Lord because of what we see, hear, deal with, etc. Then it’s difficult to be strengthened, to have peace, to be passionate or to move on. Indeed, it’s easier to give up or to rebel.

"The Lord knows to deliver from suffering those who reverence Him…” ;(2 Peter 2:9)

Don’t focus on the wind that blows, nor upon dark clouds which are gathered above your head, but walk in obedience to Him. 

 “Then Samuel said, "Does the LORD take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as he does in obedience? Certainly, obedience is better than sacrifice; paying attention is better than the fat of rams.” (1 Sam.15:22)

September 22, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Recognize God's Time of Your Visitation

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1; 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2, 17-28

Statement: Quiet often Jesus began His dinner with people sittings around Him at the table, but before the meal was finished many had already left. Those who lasted until the end they experienced the sweetness part with Jesus: the treats.

Jesus didn't intend for us to start our walk with Him only, but to stay with Him until the finish line. Apostle Paul was happy to witness: "The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me ..." (2 Timothy 4:6-8)

September 15, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Let  the Children See Your Love

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26; Mark 10:13-16

Statement: Most of the times people express their love towards children by trying to meet their need: taking care, nourishing, buying things, protecting and by investing in them as much as possible. Also, there is another level of expressing love: love with eternal consequences.

September 1, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Encourage and Edify One Another to Share Christ's Life

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15, 18-24

Statement: As the soul of the men leaves through the fulfillment of the 10 commandments given through Moses, in the same way by practicing Paul's 10 advices the church is able to share Christ's life

August 18, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Jesus Makes Himself “Visible”

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3; John 21:1-14

Statement: The Lord appeared to me from far away and said, "I love you with an everlasting love. So I will continue to show you my kindness

June 2, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: God's Grace, Care and His Love are Greater than Our Needs

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7; Matthew 7:7

May 26, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Conquer Fear Through Faith

Scripture: : Mark 4:35-41; Ecclesiastes 7:14

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May 19, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: MOTHER: The Stronghold of a Healthy Family and of a Strong Community

Scripture: Judge 4:1-10; 5:1-10

Statement: MOTHER can be a “trademark” signed by God Himself to make salvation and God’s good will to be seen

May 12, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Silent Saturday

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-53; 1 Peter 3:18-22

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May 5, 2019 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Silent Saturday

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-53; 1 Peter 3:18-22

Statement: Always Silent Saturday (victories in Spirit) comes after Good Friday (suffering - obeying God) and before Easter Sunday (resurrection - seeing God's glory)

April 28, 2019 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Christ is Alive

Scripture: John 20: 1 - 18

Statement: Through His ressurection, Jesus defeated darkness works. Through His death, Jesus gains the right to restore all things. Christians who live into resurrection's living faith overcome darkness works and experience renewal.

April 21, 2019 - Easter Sunday

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: A Cross that Belongs to Jesus

Scripture: John 19: 17 - 30

Statement: It’s well known the saying: “everyone has its own cross to bear it in life.” 2000 years ago, before the Sabbath, there were erected three crosses on the hill of Golgotha; the one from the middle “belonged” to Christ. His cross was officially recognized as being His; Pilate, the governor imprinted:” Jesus the Nazarene the King of the Jews.”    

April 19, 2019 - Good Friday

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: When Jesus Comes

Scripture: John 12: 12 - 26

Statement: Those who have a personal relationship with Jesus they are looking to meet Him, see His face, hear His teachings and enjoy His presence.

April 14, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: The Days Before Passover

Scripture: John 12: 1 - 11

April 7, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Enjoy Heaven's Resources

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32:2; Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32

March 31, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Be A Friend!

Scripture: Mark 2: 1 - 12

Statement: Everyone needs compassion and a friend. If the authority of healing doesn't rest upon you, then pray that His Spirit will use you as a friend who leads others to the Best Friend. Surely, He hass the power and authority to forgive, restore, heal and fill people's lives with joy.

March 10, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: God's Message Saves

Scripture: Isaiah 53

Statement: Salvation comes to us through our Lord Jesus Christ. The promised salvation message came through the incarnated Word of God in the Person of Jesus Christ. It's the church's priority and privilege and our obligation of love to continue to bring the sweet message of God's grace to everyone. 

March 3, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Plowing and Threshing

Scripture: Isaiah 63: 7; John 15: 7 - 8; Titus 3: 14; 2 Peter 1: 10 - 11

Statement: The one spiritually "plowing" and spiritually "treading out the grain" also labors with the expectation of enjoying the harvest

February 24, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Generations' Attributes for a Church That Hopes Jesus to Be Revealed

Scripture: Titus 2: 1 - 15, 1 John 3: 2, 3

Statement: Each generation belongs to God, but all generations work together to make the Lord known to the world. It requires to live a noble Christian life to make the Gospel to be credited.

(Cookies & Hot-Chocolate will be served after service)

February 17, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: The Beauty of Love (Part IV)

Scripture: Luke 15: 11 - 24; John 15: 7 - 17

Statement: When justice was out of stock ("the share of property that is coming to me") then it came God's turn that the beauty of His love to step in. Therefore, a new dimension of renewed relationships waits for everyone (father, young son and the oldest son") who need and wants to be an expression of God's love. 

February 10, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: The Beauty of Love

Scripture: Luke 15: 11 - 32

Statement: King Solomon stated that "Kindness makes a man attractive." Likewise, there are actions which reveal love's beauty

January 20, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Encountering God in the Breeze of the Day

Scripture: Genesis 2: 7 - 8; 3:8; Job 4: 12, 15 - 16

Statement: To encounter God isn't something "new under the sun". From the beginning, He intended to meet daily with the human beings "in the breeze of the day". He never changes, but in His love and patience, He is still waiting for His people to encounter Him every day. There, in the breeze of the day, new experiences wait for those who meet their Creator.

January 13, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Lay Yourself Under The Shadow of God Almighty

Scripture: Psalm 91

January 6, 2019

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: The Wise See and Follow God's Star

Scripture: Matthew 2: 1 - 11

Statement: The wise were unstoppable of reaching out the Target when they had the confirmation of heaven and the guidance of the Star. Although it took a while and there were lots of challenges the wise didn't give up until they accomplished their mission: to meet with the King, to honour Him in reverence and to experience the joy of being blessed with God's presence. What kept the magi intelligent, alive and able to convey the Good News into their won communities was their willingness to choose God's guidance instead of "routine ways" of going back and forth.

December 30, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: The Embodiment of God's Salvation Plan

Scripture: Isaiah 7: 14, Luke 1: 26 - 38

December 2, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Morning service @10:00 am 

Sermon: "Buy" Wisdom & Invest in Understanding

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 13:51, 52

Statement: One way of wisdom is to recognize, to acquire and to assimilate the new "wine"; that will keep your "business" on store self  

Evening service @6:30 pm 

Sermon: Dreams & Visions

Scripture: Joel 2:28 - 32

Statement: God always will honour dreams and visions that come from Him and continuously bless these visions which enthrone Him as Lord and Saviour. "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen!"

November 25, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Morning service @10:00 am 

Sermon: Be Transformed and Connected by the Head Cornerstone

Scripture: Ephesians 2: 14-22; Matthew 16: 18,19

Statement: People are transformed and connected by the Head Cornerstone. Jesus brought us face to face with the reality of our sins and nature at the cross. He transformed and connected us with God by giving us the right to be called God's children. He united us with one another, through His blood, and gave us "all the rights as family members of the household of God"

Evening service @6:30 pm 

Sermon: Follow the Ways of Life to God

Scripture: Isaiah 55:3; Ephesians 2:1-5

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November 18, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Moments of Silence

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:27; Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7

Statement: Moments of silence can be an evidence of respect, wisdom, remembrance and of what is going to be said.

Although it’s very hard to sin when we keep silence, sometimes it’s harder to stay silent without starting a “war”.

On the cross Jesus spent about 1% of His time speaking, the 99% He was silent. There on the cross, He honoured the Father’s will and displayed to the whole world the Wisdom of all ages. He was a winner not by speaking but by being silent.

November 11, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Look up Through God’s Sight - part I

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25, Isaiah 55:8,9

Statement: A blind person cannot see but can believe, pray and ask Jesus to open his/her eyes.

Sermon: Second Touch in Need - part II

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25, John 8:1-11

Statement: Man are not shadows, nor trees and that’s why Jesus wasn’t satisfied with a partial recovery of the blind man. He came to restore all things because He made man into His image (not of a tree) and He gave us a call: to be the light of the world (not walking shadows).

Jesus didn’t allow the healed man to tell anyone about the miracle, but His Spirit was allowed to record this miracle for us (although many others weren’t); so, let’s benefit from it that Jesus wants to make us whole as His creation and to quicken our call.

October 21, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Consider Christ's Rest For Your Soul

Scripture: Matthew 11: 25 - 30  

Statement: Jesus washed the feet of His disciples because He knew that they were walking through the dust of the word and impurities of religiosity which impoverish people's soul.

Jesus is calling us to approach Him in the way that He can set His Father yoke of love, peace, and grace on your shoulder that we may follow and serve Him enjoying His partnership.

October 14, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Choose to Have a Grateful Heart

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6 

Statement: The actions of People can outline the images of hearts and foretell which side they selected.

So today choose to have a grateful heart because “godliness with contentment is great gain.”

A blessed and grateful heart is satisfied in God's presence, relies in the Word and stretches its hands to the needy.

Contentment: the word autarkeia is a technical Greek philosophical term for the virtue of independence from material goods (Aristotle, Cynics, Stoics).

October 7, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Be A Stream of Blessing That Joins God’s River in Town

Scripture: Psalm 46: 4-5; John 7: 37-38

Statement: Those who drink the Water offered by Jesus, don’t need any other. Jesus has the power and authority, through His Spirit, not only to satisfy our thirst but to make us streams of blessed water.

September 30, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Give Freedom and Complete Access to God in Your Life

Scripture:  Ephesians 3:12; John 3:17 

Statement: There are many covenants but only one is the everlasting and the most powerful one.

Approach God and He will approach you

September 23, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Days of Elijah

Scripture:  Isaiah 42:1; John 1:29 - 34

Statement: Behold my Servant, Whom I uphold, My elect in Whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice and right and reveal truth to the nations.

September 16, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Look for God’s Salvation Rain

Scripture:  Hosea 10:1-4,12-13

Statement: A fruitful vine and a bountiful land are signs of a wise hard-worker farmer and of

God’s love, mercy and blessings through His rain.

Poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field are the outcomes of wickedness and iniquities which never are showered by God.

Christ can make all things new: a land without weeds and God’s rain to fall.

September 9, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Enjoy the Blessings of God’s Peace  

Scripture:  Psalm 32

Statement:  There are different types of peace which are obtained through different costs. There is one and only one peace offered by God through His one and only Son who paid the price that we might have peace with God. As believers are blessed with all kind of blessings, so are those who practice God’s peace.

September 2, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Make Your Heart the Life’s Fountain  

Scripture:  Proverbs 3:23

Statement:  Take head to Maintain /Support your heart of becoming a good source for your life.” The heart is the outgoing source of everything is taking place in our lives. Crocked mouth, devious lips and twisted roads are rubbishes which obstruct the fountain of life.

August 19, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Twisted vs Straight

Scripture:  Matthew 3:1-3;  Acts 13:4-12

Statement:  Twisting isn’t a mistake but a deliberate act which lays its outcomes by leading some to “success” and others to “destruction”. Only those who lay on straight road can be accompanied by the Lord because Jesus always  walks on a straight way. 

August 12, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  Giving with Love is Sharing

Scripture:  Deuteronomy 15:4-11; 2 Peter 1:3-11

Statement:  To give is a human being characteristic, but giving as God asks is divine. Giving, the Christians are called to be like God the Father.

August 5, 2018

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  The Son of Consolation

Scripture:  Acts 11: 19 - 26

Statement:  Jesus came to save, to restore and to establish a close relationship between humanity and God the Father. That’s why He said: “And behold, I’m with you always, to the end of the age.”

July 22, 2018

Baptism Service - Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Sermon:  When Is Holiness Activated?

Scripture:  1 Peter 2:4, 6-10;

Statement:  Samuel was dedicated by his parents for God’s purpose to become God’s prophet. Araunah dedicated his land for God’s purpose: God’s Temple to be built.

When we dedicate our lives to God, our set apart for God begins. 

July 15, 2018 @2:30 pm 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  The Gratitude of a Heart is a Great Gain

Scripture:  Luke 17:11-19; 1 Timothy 6:6

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July 15, 2018 @10:00 am 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  The Gratitude of a Heart is a Great Gain

Scripture:  Luke 17:11-19; 1 Timothy 6:6

Statement: Like miracles and blessings, a touch of Jesus Christ is taking place through different attitudes, actions and steps which comes from a grateful heart.

July 8, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  Progress Through Fulfilled Promises

Scripture:  Matthew 21: 23-24, 28-31 ; 5:37

Statement: Success is a desire in everyone’s heart, but the key of it belongs to those who honor their promises and commitments. Success is a dream which can be reached by walking everyday in promises we made in spite of the cost. 

July 1, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: A man called Simeon

Sermon: Luke 2 : 25 -34

Statement: Even a child is known by his doings and someone’s future can be predicted by his/her early behaviors, so someone can be named according to his/her character. A good name is better than gold, that’s why a gold mine should be named with the name of the one who bring “to light” the gold.

June 24, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Fathers are Called to Promote Heavenly Father Nature

Statement: The disciples gave up everything to follow Jesus and for about 1.277 days Jesus became their home and father. Before Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father He showed to His disciples how to disclose the meaning of heavenly Father through them who became the apostolic fathers.  

June 17, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Luke 10:38 - 42

Sermon: Discover Needful Things That Cannot Be Taken Away

Statement: To welcome Jesus into our homes it’s an act of respect, but to pay attention to His words it’s a prove of allowing Him to fulfill His mission into your household. Christ purpose of visiting Martha’s and Mary’s place was to share God’s words and to offer salvation to the lost Jesus. Mary’s soul was thirstier for God’s Living water than Jesus hunger for a good meal.

June 10, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture:  John 8 : 12

Sermon:  Jesus – Light that Gives Life

Statement: Believers are destined by God to become the light of the world, but before that they are called to walk in God’s Light. “This is the life we have seen and heard. We are reporting about it to you also so that you, too, can have a relationship with us. Our relationship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. We are writing this so that we can be completely filled with joy. This is the message we heard from Christ and are reporting to you: God is light, and there isn’t any darkness in Him. If we say, “We have a relationship with God” and yet live in the dark, we’re lying. We aren’t being truthful. But if we live in the light in the same way that God is in the light, we have a relationship with each other. And the blood of His Son Jesus cleanses us from every sin.”         

June 3, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

@ 10 : 00 am

Scripture: Acts 2:14a, 22-24, 31-41

Sermon: God’s Spirit Mission

Statement: God's Spirit "Job Description":

                    - witnesses

                    - guides

                    - testifies

                    - calls

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@ 6 : 30 pm

Scripture: Exodus 30:34-38; Leviticus 22:29;

Sermon: PRAYER - SAINTS PERFUME

May 27, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture:  Acts  2 : 1 - 21

Sermon: What Happens When the Spirit Comes

Statement: The Spirit of God is a free gift from our Lord Jesus, but whenever He is poured out upon people it has a divine purpose and an everlasting plan which starts to manifest on earth.

God’s Spirit cannot be buy it but can He can tabernacle in someone’s life when the heart is honest and the ears are obedient.

God promised that He will water a thirsty land.    

May 20, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture:  Judge 4, 5;  2 Timothy 1: 1, 2, 5-7

Sermon: When a Mother Can Be used by God in Times of Need

Statement: In life there are difficult times and there are ways to come out of them, but most of times God is using His own people who set apart themselves and dedicated to be used by Him on these times. Through them, God delivers people and make Himself known to others while the history is recording another mighty intervention of the Almighty One. These people get the status of Mothers of God’s People. Always, in times of need there is a “mother” ready to be used by God.

May 13, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture:  Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:9-11; Philippians 2:6-9; 1 Peter 5:6

Sermon: Living in Humbleness is the Way of Accessing in God’s Glory

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Thursday - May 10, 2018 @6:30 pm (Ascension Special Evening Service )

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture:  Revelation 1:1, 2, 18, 19

Sermon: Christ’ Resurrection - God’s Confirmation of the One Who Holds the Supreme Power

Statement: If someone graduated, if it’s qualified and proved its confirmation, that person is entitled to speak up, to be listened and to witness. Jesus ministry, His call and His resurrection are evidences of being chosen and authorized by God to hold the keys of life and death. He gives life everlasting and He releases from claws of eternal death. Christ’ resurrection is God’s testimony about Jesus as Savior.

May 6, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 15 : 12-26

Sermon: Evangelism and Lives Transformed Through Resurrection

Statement: It seems that in our days there are more people who are familiarized with the word “resurrection” meanwhile there are less who experience the life giving and the transforming power of Jesus in their lives. Resurrection is a fact and a fruitful active faith in people’s life who believe and allow the authority of resurrection to “swallow” sin’s consequence, to transform and exalt into Christ likeness the fallen and corrupted human nature. Jesus died that our souls be sanctified but He resurrected that our human beings and bodies should bear the glory of His resurrection.  

April 29, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13,20-21

Sermon: Resurrection - our faith & hope in God

Statement: Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christian belief and the expectation of everyone who experienced salvation in Him.

Christ and apostle’s teaching regarding risen from the death are essential and are related to a daily life for Jesus and to eternal life with Him.

To revive the church.

Christ resurrection power & authority always refresh, passionate and flourish the church.

 For a lost world.

The Lord was & is still able to use resurrection to reach out people with the Gospel.

April 22, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Luke 24: 13-49

Sermon: 1st Supper with the Resurrected Jesus

Statement: First supper with Jesus after His resurrection took place on the seashore having bread, fish and honey as menu and the topic of their meeting: Be in peace , have opened eyes and ignited hearts!

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Eating lots of bread, fish & honey but not having Jesus at the table probably we will

- have a good meal but not opened eyes 

- get some extra pounds but not the growth of our faith

- get updated with the latest news but not understanding God’s plan

- have an extra free meal but not God’s fire in our hearts, neither opened eyes

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Jesus was able to use the 3 aliments and disciples were able to see and understand because

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1.   It was a Deja-vu (Like miraculous fishing, the disciple was custom with Jesus way to work)

Always, God is teaching us His ways before He asks us to walk with Him in those ways.

  B open to be taught by God before you want to be used by Him.

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2.   They were open to get what come from Jesus.

The Lord will always invest in those who are willing to accept and follow God’s plan / call with their lives.

Before starting to look for God’s miracles start to be open for His hand in your life. 

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The best miracle we can experience is a transforming mind & life by Jesus.

April 8, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Luke 24:1 - 12; Acts 2:31-33

Sermon: Resurrection – Jesus’ Trade Mark

Statement: Resurrection: an example of God’s power when there is nothing left.

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1. When there is no faith left, love conquers

Women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus not 2 check if He resurrected – Lk.24:1

Faith can move mountains, but love can move you to see the evidence of stone removed.

Faith can  make people experience salvation and love can lead s-one to taste resurrection.

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    2. When there is no hope left, God performs miracles

But on the first day of the week ... they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. And they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus, but two men in shining clothes stood beside them.  (v.1-3 )

The tomb was sealed but not  God`s hands (had angels)

Jesus fills the emptiness as He did with the wine, if there is s-one 2 work with Him. (Mary)

    3.  When there is not light, a spark can start to make a difference v.2-8

    4.  When there is no belief, allow  God to show you His evidences

April 1, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Luke 23: 26-33; Mathew 27:39-44; Luke 23:50 - 53

Sermon:  The Cross: Prove of God’s Pardon

Statement:  Jesus used the Cross to redeem us and to express His love for humanity.

Unbelievers made use of the Cross to tempt Jesus and to proclaim Him an outcast of God’s people.

March 30, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Luke 19: 29 – 40; 1 Samuel 15:16,17; 1 Corinthians 1:27 - 31

Sermon:  What Is God Selecting?

 Statement: What God chooses belongs to Christ & everything is of Christ gives           to God the glory, because it’s made by God, empowered by Spirit and kept to Jesus.

March 25, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

March 18, 2018 

Scripture: John 19:17-21;

Sermon: Pilate' Words on Jesus' Cross

Statement: Those (Pilate – the governor  and Caiaphas - the high priest) who concurred with          the condemnation of Jesus were people with authority and power to influence others. Unfortunately their own interest and personal plans prevailed people’s interest to have Jesus as King, and God’s plan to bring back His own people into righteousness’ obedience.

    To experience God’s incarnated loving Word hanged at Golgotha, people need to  believe and to accept God’s words expressed by Pilate on Golgotha’s cross.

    Not Golgotha was crated for Christ’ cross, neither the cross was made for Golgotha, but Jesus use them to fulfill God’s will of saving the world and to express His unlimited love

   1. Made public his own faith

   2. Exposed Jew’s faith

   3. Proclaimed world wide faith.  

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Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Message in Brief:                      John 19:14-17; The Golgotha's Cross

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  Cross: Christ & Christianity trade mark

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1.  The Symbol & Expectations of Christian Faith

• found guilty by religious people & of this world

• accepted & glorified by the Father & believers

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Cross: Jesus made public His monumental way to say: “I want you back”

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2.  The Prove of  Jesus Love

• sacrificed Himself 4 our sins committed against God & people

• settled Himself between us & God 4 our return

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Cross: Jesus way to conquer the world, to defeat sin, and to call those who want to follow Him

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3.  The Logo of Christ Followers

• referring to Christ mastership

• relating to our daily life with & 4 Jesus

March 11, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Psalm 24:1 - 6; Earth Given and Heaven Acquired

 Statement: God owns the Earth and He planed Earth to be dwelling place of humankind till He will change our eternal residence: heaven. Come to   worship and let's share how we're enabled for Heaven while we're living on Earth.

God (founder & builder) owns the Earth & Earth is dwelling place of humankind (man got 2 use it & 2 administrate)

1.Heaven get recommendations from earth about those people who knock its doors 

2.  The way we work & behave on earth allows us to experience heaven! 

GET GOOD, HEALTHY & DIVINE RECOMMENDATION FROM EARTH/GOD’S PEOPLE

IF U WANT HEAVENLY GATES OPEN 4 U

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IF U WISH GOD’S ANGELS COMPANIONSHIP

February 25, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Morning @10:00 am

 Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 89:15;

 Sermon: Obey, Trust and Work with God

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Statement: ​Going towards “the other side” led disciples to go through strong wind of discomforts, fears, doubts, unsafely, regrets, rebellions, feeling of “loosing control” 

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 Afternoon @6:30 pm

 Scripture: John 3:16 

 Sermon: Relation vs Religion

 Statement: When God sent His beloved Son on Earth He did it because He intended to restore           a RELATIONSHIP. When Jesus ascended to heaven He sent His Spirit upon His church to be                     connected 24/7. 

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  Stories: something we can tell about what we’ve heard (and informed) 

  Share: something we can testify about we’ve experienced (and understood)

March 4, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-10; Luke 1:72-75; Galatians 5;13; 1 Peter 4:10, 11

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 Sermon: Christ’s Gift through God’s Grace Part II

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 Statement:

 Experiencing God's grace is like having the "ticket bought" and heavenly doors open, already.

Living in God's grace it is a time of "dressing" in Christ's gifts. God's grace in our lives multiplies by

accepting Christ gifts and exploiting them in unity of faith and Spirit to manifest His glory through His body - the Church.

For this reason (manifest His glory) He is calling people from His Body to be "channels" of blessing to

other recipient who were given by Christ to serve the Body to a complete measure in Him for God's glory.

February 18, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7; 1 Peter 4:10,11

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 Sermon: Christ’s Gift through God’s Grace

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 Statement:

We were created by God to live for His glory.

Through sin and disobedience we’ve lost our divine identity (God’s image) and our

spiritual call (to live for God’s glory). 

God`s grace (to be used by God) is given according to the measure of

Christ’ gifts (calls and blessings) which are received (by faith) and it’s manifested

(in total acceptance of God’s will) for the benefits of the

recipients (who fulfill their call supported by Christ gifts) for the glory of God.

In other words: God gave  us all the grace to be forgiven, to become His children and

to live for His glory and with the measure we accept God’s grace, with the same

measure we accept Christ’ gifts (calls & blessings) to live for God’s glory.

February 11, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44; 2 Corinthians 8:11-15

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 Sermon: Jesus’ Ways to See Offering

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 Statement: Offering could be a moment when Jesus can use you as an example to be followed or to be aware of it. In Jesus sight what matters the most is the attitude of givers and the real reason of giving. Jesus sees hidden things and heart’ roots and He is giving His blessings and His rewards accordingly.

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“Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and observed how the people were putting money into the treasury.”

“Calling His disciples to Him,  He taught them:…”

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In Jesus sight it matter the attitude of givers & the real reason of giving.  

1. Jesus sees what is covered by the leaves

Heart giver chooses anonymity.

Heart giver is pointed out by Jesus as hero.

Heart giver praises God that he was able to do something in Jesus’ name

God uses heart givers to perform miracles.

A little from a heart giver is far more in God’s eyes than a lot from a self giver.

2. Jesus sees by the roots what type of fruits will come out

Self giver has inclination to stand against God’s wonders.

Self giver is considered by Jesus an a short term investor

February 4, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

 Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24; Isaiah 55:9; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; 

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Sermon: Unveiling God's Ways to Accomplish 

                Our Dreams & Wishes

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Statement: A divine dream can be "born" in people's

heart through God's Living Word. God's  promise is able to 

be the seed of a dream in people's hearts. To make that seed

fruitful is needed a  good soil, water and appropriate climate. 

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God isn’t against our dreams or wishes, contrary He is 4 us

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the requests of your heart.” (Ps.37:4) 

1.  God keeps His ways unveiled  until the appropriate time our dreams fulfill

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• our call isn’t to find out when & how God works out His ways.

  “Jesus said to them, “The Father is the only One who has the authority to decide dates and times. These things are not for you to know.” (Acts 1:7) 

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• our trust in God, don’t give up & have patience

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“As you do not know what is the way of the wind, as the bones in the pregnant woman ‘s womb , even so you do not know the works of God Who makes all.”  (Ecclesiastes 11:5)

2.  Act by faith having God’s accompany 

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• being open for whatever comes from God)

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• following His instructions at once 

Visit the Weekly Treats page (from the main bar) to find out

how through  a good soil, water and appropriate climate, God unveils His ways which make seed sprout.

January 28, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Scripture: Genesis 8:22; Ecclesiastes 3:1-3; 

Sermon:  Know & Experience Each Season

People need to know and to experience each season of the year.

Practicing each season brings satisfaction and blessing for the next one.

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      1.  Spring: Plant & Work

 Plant with hope being guided & using wisdom (Prb.3:5,6; Ecl.9:16)

 Work hard having faith & being strategic (Hebrew 11:35;Prb.24:6)

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     2.  Summer: Keep investing, working hard & watch

 “Whatever you do, do well and do it with all your might.” (Ecl.9:10a)

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     3.   Autumn: Harvest & Count

 For he says, “I heard you at the acceptable time (Spring), and in the day of salvation (Summer) I   helped you.”Look, now (Autumn) is the acceptable time; look, now is the day of salvation!   (2Cor.6:1,2)

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    4.  Winter: Rest & Enjoy & Make plans by faith

 After your labor is recognized you can rest – (Daniel 12:13)

 When your efforts are appreciated, you can rejoice – (Luke 15:8,9)

 Make plans on winter considering spring, summer & winter - (Proverbs 21:5)

January 21, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

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 @ 10:00 am - Humankind History in 3 Colors

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What we're before God has been given through Jesus

Christ  & what we will be in heaven is transformed

on Earth by the Holy Spirit

@   6:30 pm 

 Scripture:  Job 9:1-13; Haggai 2:6,7; Psalm 77:13-20

 Sermon: When Mountains Tremble 

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January 14, 2018 

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

@10:00 am

 Scripture:  Deuteronomy 31:6

 Sermon:  New "Road 2018"

                  The Same Faithful God!

 Statement: 

 To step on the unknown  can be like being followed by the shadow of fear.

 While God's presence shines on us, fear will always keep its place   like a shadow, under our feet!

 As long God overshadows us with His faithfulness and authority, fear will not have   freedom to move into our hearts and minds. 

 Walking in shadow doesn't mean that we're in darkness. It can be a proof that the light of   God is shining.  Shadows show up in bright days only. So, don't be afraid because God's   light is on. Better get some sun glasses because you don't know when full brightness will     shine upon you.

We don't know the road ahead of us BUT we know Who is with us on our journey.

Meditation: 

Do I need to know Him more? Do I partner with Him for my daily life?

Knowing Him more & being faithful partner with God's Spirit allow Jesus to make us experience and enjoy a blessed year!   

January 7, 2018 

Revival - Robin Mark

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  The Star of Bethlehem Continues to Shine

Scripture:   Luke 2:8-20; Colossians 1:19-20

December 24, 2020

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: The Limits For The Unlimited

Scripture:  Luke 2:21-23, 25-32; Matthew 4:1-11; 1Corinthians 4:6

January 3, 2021

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon:  The Road from Bethlehem to the Jordan River

Scripture:   Matthew 3:13 - 4:1

January 10, 2021

Knox's minister - Rev Nick Pavel

Sermon: Christian Life's Road Part I

Scripture:  Psalm 23; Matthew 3:13-17

January 17, 2021