Knollwood Baptist Church

In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus calls His followers to speak with integrity so deep that their everyday words need no extra proof. This sermon explores honesty, gospel grace, and how Christ transforms us into people whose “yes” and “no” reflect the truthfulness of our King.

In Matthew 5:31–32, Jesus addresses the heart behind divorce by calling His followers to a deeper, God-honouring commitment in marriage. In a culture that often looks for exit strategies rather than faithfulness, Jesus reminds us that marriage is not a contract of convenience but a covenant meant to reflect God’s steadfast love. In this sermon, Pastor Chris will walk us through Jesus’ words on div...

In Matthew 5:27–30, Jesus addresses the heart behind lust, making it clear that purity is not merely about outward behaviour but inward transformation. Jesus exposes how lust distorts God’s good design and calls His followers to take sin seriously by pursuing holiness from the heart. In this sermon, we consider why lust takes hold, how it reshapes our desires, and what it means to fight sin with w...

In Matthew 5:21–26, Jesus confronts the heart behind anger and reveals that unresolved anger is not a small issue but a serious matter before God. Moving beyond outward obedience, Jesus exposes how anger, bitterness, and contempt fracture relationships and distort our witness as His people. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus calls His followers to be people of reconciliation—those who pursue pea...

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Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by describing what life in His kingdom looks like. In Matthew 5:1–12, Pastor Nathan Klahsen shows how Jesus’ call transforms our hearts, our conduct, and our hope. Kingdom citizens reflect their King through humility, mercy, purity, and steadfastness in a fallen world.

When Jesus began His public ministry, He proclaimed light in a world of darkness and called ordinary people to follow Him. In Matthew 4:12-25, Pastor Nathan shows how Jesus’ call transforms our identity and gives us a new mission—to proclaim His kingdom and reflect His light in the world.

In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus faces the full force of temptation in the wilderness — yet where Adam and Israel failed, He stands firm. Led by the Spirit, confronted by Satan, and armed only with the Word of God, the faithful Son shows us how to fight and overcome. In this message, Pastor Nathan unpacks how Jesus’ victory shapes our battle with sin today. We’ll see that every temptation we face—whether...

In Matthew 3:13–17, Jesus’ baptism marks the beginning of His public ministry—the moment when the King is inaugurated. As He steps into the waters of the Jordan, He identifies with sinners, fulfills all righteousness, and receives the Father’s affirmation and the Spirit’s anointing. In this powerful scene, heaven declares who Jesus is: the beloved Son in whom the Father is well pleased. Join Pasto...

Even in suffering, God is working out His plan. In Matthew 2:13–23, we see God protect His Son, comfort the grieving, and faithfully lead Joseph’s family — showing that Jesus is the true Son who fulfills God’s sovereign purposes. This sermon calls us to trust God’s care, lament honestly, and live with hope, knowing His plans cannot be stopped.

Matthew 2:1–12 shows us how different people respond to the arrival of King Jesus. Will we cling to control like Herod — or worship like the Magi? This sermon calls us to turn from fear and rejoice in the King who has come.

Who is this child? In Matthew 1:18–25, we discover that Jesus’ birth is no ordinary birth — He is the promised Savior, God with us, calling us to trust and obey.

In this sermon from Romans 8:1–4, 31–39, Pastor Chris shows how the gospel frees us from the grip of shame. Because of Jesus, there is no condemnation—only the unshakable love of God that sets us free.

Pastor Matt preaches from Galatians 5:16–24, showing how the Spirit transforms our desires and leads us to freedom in Christ.

Pastor Chris preaches from Colossians 3:12–17, calling us to reflect Christ by putting on forgiveness, love, and unity. As God’s chosen people, we’re called to forgive as we’ve been forgiven.

How do we find hope when life hurts? In this sermon on Romans 5:1–5, Pastor Nathan shows that true hope is rooted in peace with God through Jesus Christ. It’s not wishful thinking—it’s a certain, gospel-grounded confidence that endures even in suffering.

Anger isn’t just a personality quirk or an emotional reflex—it’s a heart issue. In this sermon from James 1:19–21, Pastor Nathan unpacks how the gospel speaks directly to our angry hearts. We’ll explore how a transformed heart listens first, speaks slowly, and resists unrighteous anger. Through repentance, humility, and the implanted Word, we’re not just called to manage anger—but to overcome it t...

In a world filled with worry, how can we truly experience peace? In this sermon, Pastor Matt unpacks Philippians 4:4–9 to show how God meets us in our anxiety. Through joyful prayer, thankful hearts, and a renewed mind fixed on Christ, God offers peace that surpasses understanding. Discover how the gospel speaks to your everyday struggles with fear and how you can walk in confidence and rest—no ma...

Our hearts are not neutral—they are the control centre of our lives. In this message from Jeremiah 17:1–13, Pastor Nathan explores the sobering truth that our hearts are naturally deceitful and spiritually sick. But there’s hope: the gospel is the only cure for the heart we can’t trust. Learn how misplaced trust leads to spiritual drought, how trusting in the Lord brings flourishing even in hardsh...

Is the Bible truly enough for real life? In this sermon, Pastor Nathan opens 2 Timothy 3:16–17 to show how God’s Word is not only trustworthy but fully sufficient to shape how we think, live, and grow in Christ. As part of our summer series Heart Issues: The Gospel for Everyday Struggles, this message reminds us that we often look elsewhere for wisdom and help—but Scripture equips us for every goo...

Grace-fuelled generosity overflows in gospel ministry, multiplied thanksgiving, and glory to Christ. From 2 Corinthians 9:10–15, this sermon shows how generosity reveals transformed hearts and magnifies Jesus.

What does it look like to give with faith, not fear? In this sermon, Pastor Nathan walks through 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 and shows how cheerful generosity flows from trusting in the God who provides. We don’t give out of guilt or gain—but as a response to God’s abundant grace. Discover how God transforms our hearts, our habits, and our hands through His generous love.

God’s grace doesn’t stop at salvation—it transforms how we live and give. This sermon explores how grace fuels joyful, worshipful generosity in the life of the believer.

In this concluding message from the Genesis series, Pastor Chris helps us see the goodness of God’s sovereign hand in a broken world. Through Joseph’s story in Genesis 50, we are reminded that while we live in a world filled with grief, betrayal, and sin, God is always working out His perfect and redemptive plans. This sermon walks through three key realities:  Lament in a Messed-Up World – It’s r...