
Warm sermons with local gravity.
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Redeemer Church of Knoxville carries the feel of a Sunday morning sermon room: Bibles open, passage named, ordinary life close at hand. Sean Slade moves through Romans, Matthew, and the Psalms with a pastoral cadence that turns doctrine toward comfort, repentance, worship, and hope.
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About Redeemer Church of Knoxville
Redeemer Church of Knoxville is a sermon podcast with the texture of a real Sunday morning. The room is audible in the pacing. Recent episodes begin with a welcome, a passage, and the practical question of where to follow along, whether in a brought Bible, a pew Bible, a bulletin, or a phone. From there, the sermon settles in. Sean Slade is named in several recordings as pastor here, and his presence gives the feed a consistent pastoral shape. The voice is warm without becoming casual. It can joke about marathons, Easter chocolate, dogwood trees, pollen, and the awkwardness of getting devices out in church, then return quickly to the text. The episodes are grounded in Romans 6, Matthew 28, Matthew 6, Matthew 18, and a run of Psalms used during Lent. That Lenten thread matters. Psalm 22 becomes a song for forsakenness, Psalm 130 gives words to deep cries to God, Psalm 95 asks whether God’s people are listening, and Psalm 33 frames praise as the posture of needy people rather than the badge of the already strong. The teaching favors repetition and return. A central idea is stated, circled, illustrated, and brought back to Scripture until the pastoral claim becomes hard to miss. The feed is not trying to sound like a theology lecture. It is more interested in how a congregation hears God’s word while tired, distracted, ashamed, hopeful, hungry, or afraid. Easter brings the resurrection into view through Matthew 28. Psalm 118 connects familiar worship language to Passover, deliverance, and deeper Christian significance. Forgiveness is treated through the Lord’s Prayer and Matthew’s parable of debt. The communion table appears repeatedly as an embodied close to the message, with bread and wine presented as God’s invitation and promise rather than a decorative ending. The local mission to urban and university Knoxville sits in the background, giving the sermons a place and a people. The result is church-based Christian teaching that feels hospitable, grave, and tender. It is best for listeners who want sermons that move slowly enough to stay with a passage and personally enough to ask what the passage requires now.
Made for: For listeners seeking Christian sermons rooted in Scripture, pastoral application, and the rhythms of a local Knoxville congregation. It especially suits those who prefer measured teaching over rapid commentary.
What sets it apart: The feed keeps its Sunday-room texture intact: pew Bibles, bulletins, communion, local asides, and sustained attention to a single passage. Its strength is not polish but pastoral continuity.
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Episodes
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A Better Rest (Hebrews 4. 1-14)
·31m - 2
Song of the Forsaken (Psalm 22)
·47m - 3
Song from the Depths ( Psalm 130)
·41m - 4
Song of Salvation (Psalm 118:19-29)
·30m - 5
Song for the Fearful (Psalm 23)
·37m - 6
A Song for Listening (Psalm 95)
·39m - 7
Song for the Needy (Psalm 33)
·40m - 8
Heart of the Gospel (Luke 15:11-32)
·36m - 9
Story of the Gospel (1 Timothy 1:12-17)
·45m - 10
God of the Gospel (Psalm 139)
·42m - 11
The Person of the Gospel (Luke 4:16-30)
·30m - 12
For God So Loved, He Gave (John 3:16-17)
·46m - 13
Light of Glory (Revelation 21:22-27)
·40m - 14
Light of Revelation (Luke 2:22-38)
·38m - 15
Light and Life (John 1:1-18)
·19m - 16
Light of His Star (Matthew 2:1-12)
·41m - 17
Light of Heaven (Luke 2:8-20)
·38m - 18
Light of a New Day (Luke 1:67-80)
·33m - 19
A Man of Light (Revelation 1:9-20)
·43m - 20
The King's Continuation (1 Kings 2:1-4)
·42m - 21
The King's Cry (2 Samuel 18:31-33)
·46m - 22
Saying, "Thank You!" (Luke 17:11-19)
·31m - 23
The King's Confession (2 Samuel 12:1-14)
·47m - 24
The King's Cruelty (2 Samuel 11:1-26)
·54m - 25
The King's Covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-17)
·43m - 26
The King's Celebration (2 Samuel 6:1-16)
·46m - 27
The King’s Consecration (2 Samuel 5:1-12)
·33m - 28
The King’s Compassion (1 Samuel 24:1-22)
·56m - 29
A Better City (Hebrews 13:1-6)
·46m - 30
A Better Kingdom (Hebrews 12:18-29)
·47m - 31
A Better Run (Hebrews 12:1-11)
·36m - 32
A Better Covenant (Hebrews 7:22-8:13)
·49m - 33
A Better Life (Hebrews 11.32-11.40)
·34m - 34
A Better Faith (Hebrews 10.39-11.16)
·48m - 35
A Better Hope (Hebrews 10. 19-39)
·45m - 36
A Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 9.15-10.18)
·47m - 37
He is Risen (Matthew 28:1-10)
·39m - 38
The Way the Truth and the Life (John 14. 1-14)
·32m - 39
The Good Shepherd (John 10. 1-18)
·42m - 40
The True Vine (John 15. 1-17)
·44m - 41
A Better Word (Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.1-4)
·42m - 42
A Better Priest (Hebrews 4.12-5.10)
·40m - 43
A Better Brother (Hebrews 2: 9-18)
·47m - 44
The Door (John 10:1-10)
·33m - 45
The Light of the World (John 8:12-20)
·36m - 46
Church for the Others (Luke 15:1-10)
·43m - 47
The Bread of Life (John 6:22-40)
·39m - 48
Thy Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:9-10; Luke 12:29-34)
·45m - 49
The Resurrection and The Life (John 11:17-44)
·34m - 50
Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Epesians 6:10-20; Matthew 6:9-13)
·46m - 51
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Matthew 6:9-13)
·34m - 52
Our Father in Heaven (Matthew 6:5-14)
·49m - 53
Those Who Die (Genesis 23:1-20; 25:7-10)
·39m - 54
Give Us Our Daily Bread (Exodus 16:1-30; Matthew 6:9-11)
·42m - 55
Those Who Laugh (Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7)
·39m - 56
Those Who Are Marked (Genesis 17:1-27)
·45m - 57
Those Who Are Seen (Genesis 16:1-16)
·34m - 58
Those Who Have Confidence (Genesis 15)
·36m - 59
Those Who Hope (Genesis 13)
·41m - 60
Those Called by God (Genesis 11:27-12:9)
·41m - 61
Coming Restoration (Isaiah 61:10-62:3)
·37m - 62
Coming King (Isaiah 9:1-6)
·32m - 63
Glorious Appearing (Luke 2:8-20)
·24m - 64
Coming Peace (Micah 5:1-5)
·40m - 65
Coming Rejoicing (Zephaniah 3:14-20)
·37m - 66
Coming Refinement (Malachi 2:17-3:5)
·43m - 67
Coming Righteousness (Jeremiah 33:14-16)
·34m - 68
Blessed Foundation (Matthew 7:15-29)
·41m - 69
Blessings of the Narrow (Matthew 7:12-20)
·44m - 70
Blessing and Asking (Matthew 7:7-11)
·33m - 71
Blessed Judgement (Matthew 7:1-6)
·40m - 72
Blessings of Love (Matthew 5:38-48)
·41m - 73
Blessings of Your Word (Matthew 5:33-37)
·42m - 74
Blessings of Faithfulness (Matthew 5:31-32)
·32m - 75
Blessings of Purity (Matthew 5:27-30)
·41m - 76
Blessings of the Law (Matthew 5:17-20)
·41m - 77
Blessings for the World (Matthew 5:11-16)
·44m - 78
His Way With the Worthy (Luke 7:1-10)
·38m - 79
His Way With Pagans (Matthew 15:21-28)
·34m - 80
His Way of The Heart (Mark 7:1-23)
·40m - 81
His Way With the Self Righteous (Luke 18:9-14)
·36m - 82
His Way With Sinners (Matthew 9:9-17)
·42m - 83
His Way With The Proud (Luke 7:36-50)
·42m - 84
His Way With Scoundrels (Luke 19:10)
·38m - 85
His Way of Grace (Matthew 20:1-16)
·38m - 86
His Way With The Lost (Luke 15:1-10)
·36m - 87
His Way With The Successful (Luke 18:18-30)
·30m - 88
His Way With The Religious (Luke 10:25-37)
·38m - 89
His Way With Outcasts (John 4:7-26)
·36m - 90
His Way of Sending (John 17:14-23)
·40m - 91
Resurrection Promise (Romans 8:31-39)
·38m - 92
Resurrection Story (Romans 8:22-30)
·41m - 93
Weakness (Romans 8:26-27)
·32m - 94
Those Who Are Tested (Genesis 22:1-14)
A sermon on Genesis 22:1-14 about Abraham's test of faith and its connection to God's love in Jesus.
·34m - 95
The King’s Confidence (1 Samuel 17:38-50)
Pastor Sean Slate preaches on David's confidence in God rather than human armor, from 1 Samuel 17:38-50.
·54m - 96
The King’s Confidant (1 Samuel 18:1-9)
A guest pastor preaches on the covenant friendship between David and Jonathan from 1 Samuel 18:1-9.
·34m - 97
The King’s Calling (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Pastor Sean Slade preaches on 1 Samuel 16:1-13, exploring God's calling of David as king.
·43m - 98
Forgive Us Our Debts (Matthew 6:9-12; 18:21-35)
A sermon on forgiveness based on Matthew 6:9-12 and 18:21-35, emphasizing the necessity of forgiving others as God forgives us.
·45m - 99
Blessed Life (Matthew 4:17, 23-5:12)
Pastor Sean Slade of Redeemer Church in Knoxville begins a new series on the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Matthew 4:17, 23-5:12.
·45m·4 clips - 100
His Way With the Insiders (John 3:1-16)
Pastor Sean Slade of Redeemer Church in Knoxville concludes a sermon series on 'The Way of Jesus' by examining John 3:1-16.
·43m·4 clips - 101
Living the Gospel (Romans 6:1-14)
Pastor Sean Slade preaches a sermon on Romans 6:1-14, explaining how believers are dead to sin and alive in Christ through baptism.
Apr 13, 2026·40m - 102
He is Risen (Matthew 28:1-10)
Pastor Sean Slade preaches on the resurrection of Jesus from Matthew 28:1-10 at Redeemer Church of Knoxville.
Apr 7, 2026·39m - 103
Song of the Forsaken (Psalm 22)
Sean Slade, pastor of Redeemer Church of Knoxville, teaches Psalm 22 as a prayer that begins with “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” and moves through abandonment toward hope.
Mar 30, 2026·47m·2 clips - 104
Song of Salvation (Psalm 118:19-29)
Redeemer Church of Knoxville's sermon on Psalm 118:19-29 connects the psalm's Passover setting, Jesus's triumphal entry, and the claim that the rejected stone became the cornerstone.
Mar 24, 2026·30m·2 clips - 105
Song from the Depths ( Psalm 130)
Hidden gemRedeemer Church of Knoxville’s sermon on Psalm 130 presents lament as a cry from guilt, fear, failure, and spiritual helplessness rather than a self-help exercise.
Mar 16, 2026·41m·2 clips - 106
Song for the Fearful (Psalm 23)
Mar 9, 2026·37m - 107
A Song for Listening (Psalm 95)
Hidden gemGod is speaking, and the question is whether "you are still listening."
Mar 3, 2026·39m·2 clips - 108
Heart of the Gospel (Luke 15:11-32)
Feb 23, 2026·36m - 109
Story of the Gospel (1 Timothy 1:12-17)
Feb 23, 2026·45m - 110
Song for the Needy (Psalm 33)
Hidden gemSean Slade, pastor of Redeemer Church of Knoxville, interprets Psalm 33 as “a song for the needy” during the church’s Lenten Songs series.
Feb 23, 2026·40m·2 clips - 111
God of the Gospel (Psalm 139)
Jan 30, 2026·42m - 112
The Person of the Gospel (Luke 4:16-30)
Jan 29, 2026·30m - 113
For God So Loved, He Gave (John 3:16-17)
Jan 14, 2026·46m - 114
Light of Revelation (Luke 2:22-38)
Jan 10, 2026·38m - 115
Light and Life (John 1:1-18)
Jan 10, 2026·19m - 116
Light of His Star (Matthew 2:1-12)
Jan 10, 2026·41m - 117
Light of Heaven (Luke 2:8-20)
Jan 10, 2026·38m - 118
Light of a New Day (Luke 1:67-80)
Jan 10, 2026·33m - 119
A Man of Light (Revelation 1:9-20)
Jan 10, 2026·43m - 120
The King's Continuation (1 Kings 2:1-4)
Jan 10, 2026·42m - 121
The King's Cry (2 Samuel 18:31-33)
Jan 10, 2026·46m - 122
Light of Glory (Revelation 21:22-27)
Jan 10, 2026·40m - 123
Saying, "Thank You!" (Luke 17:11-19)
Jan 9, 2026·31m - 124
The King's Confession (2 Samuel 12:1-14)
Jan 9, 2026·47m - 125
The King's Cruelty (2 Samuel 11:1-26)
Jan 9, 2026·54m - 126
The King's Covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-17)
Jan 9, 2026·43m - 127
The King's Celebration (2 Samuel 6:1-16)
Oct 14, 2025·46m - 128
A Better Covenant (Hebrews 7:22-8:13)
Oct 10, 2025·49m - 129
A Better Run (Hebrews 12:1-11)
Oct 10, 2025·36m - 130
A Better Kingdom (Hebrews 12:18-29)
Oct 10, 2025·47m - 131
A Better City (Hebrews 13:1-6)
Oct 10, 2025·46m - 132
The King’s Calling (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Oct 10, 2025·43m - 133
The King’s Confidence (1 Samuel 17:38-50)
Oct 10, 2025·54m - 134
The King’s Confidant (1 Samuel 18:1-9)
Oct 10, 2025·34m - 135
The King’s Compassion (1 Samuel 24:1-22)
Oct 10, 2025·56m - 136
The King’s Consecration (2 Samuel 5:1-12)
Oct 10, 2025·33m - 137
A Better Life (Hebrews 11.32-11.40)
Aug 14, 2025·34m - 138
A Better Faith (Hebrews 10.39-11.16)
Aug 12, 2025·48m - 139
A Better Hope (Hebrews 10. 19-39)
Aug 2, 2025·45m - 140
A Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 9.15-10.18)
Jul 24, 2025·47m - 141
The Way the Truth and the Life (John 14. 1-14)
Jul 8, 2025·32m - 142
A Better Rest (Hebrews 4. 1-14)
Jul 8, 2025·31m - 143
The True Vine (John 15. 1-17)
Jul 7, 2025·44m - 144
The Good Shepherd (John 10. 1-18)
Jul 7, 2025·42m - 145
A Better Word (Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.1-4)
Jul 7, 2025·42m - 146
A Better Priest (Hebrews 4.12-5.10)
Jul 7, 2025·40m - 147
A Better Brother (Hebrews 2: 9-18)
Jun 24, 2025·47m - 148
The Door (John 10:1-10)
May 21, 2025·33m - 149
The Light of the World (John 8:12-20)
May 13, 2025·36m - 150
Church for the Others (Luke 15:1-10)
May 7, 2025·43m