Redeemer Church of Knoxville

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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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This sermon feed meets your worst week with Psalms, patience, and a seat at the table.

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  • biblical teaching that takes your guilt, grief, and fear seriously
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Episodes

  1. 1

    A Better Rest (Hebrews 4. 1-14)

    ·31m
  2. 2

    Song of the Forsaken (Psalm 22)

    ·47m
  3. 3

    Song from the Depths ( Psalm 130)

    ·41m
  4. 4

    Song of Salvation (Psalm 118:19-29)

    ·30m
  5. 5

    Song for the Fearful (Psalm 23)

    ·37m
  6. 6

    A Song for Listening (Psalm 95)

    ·39m
  7. 7

    Song for the Needy (Psalm 33)

    ·40m
  8. 8

    Heart of the Gospel (Luke 15:11-32)

    ·36m
  9. 9

    Story of the Gospel (1 Timothy 1:12-17)

    ·45m
  10. 10

    God of the Gospel (Psalm 139)

    ·42m
  11. 11

    The Person of the Gospel (Luke 4:16-30)

    ·30m
  12. 12

    For God So Loved, He Gave (John 3:16-17)

    ·46m
  13. 13

    Light of Glory (Revelation 21:22-27)

    ·40m
  14. 14

    Light of Revelation (Luke 2:22-38)

    ·38m
  15. 15

    Light and Life (John 1:1-18)

    ·19m
  16. 16

    Light of His Star (Matthew 2:1-12)

    ·41m
  17. 17

    Light of Heaven (Luke 2:8-20)

    ·38m
  18. 18

    Light of a New Day (Luke 1:67-80)

    ·33m
  19. 19

    A Man of Light (Revelation 1:9-20)

    ·43m
  20. 20

    The King's Continuation (1 Kings 2:1-4)

    ·42m
  21. 21

    The King's Cry (2 Samuel 18:31-33)

    ·46m
  22. 22

    Saying, "Thank You!" (Luke 17:11-19)

    ·31m
  23. 23

    The King's Confession (2 Samuel 12:1-14)

    ·47m
  24. 24

    The King's Cruelty (2 Samuel 11:1-26)

    ·54m
  25. 25

    The King's Covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-17)

    ·43m
  26. 26

    The King's Celebration (2 Samuel 6:1-16)

    ·46m
  27. 27

    The King’s Consecration (2 Samuel 5:1-12)

    ·33m
  28. 28

    The King’s Compassion (1 Samuel 24:1-22)

    ·56m
  29. 29

    A Better City (Hebrews 13:1-6)

    ·46m
  30. 30

    A Better Kingdom (Hebrews 12:18-29)

    ·47m
  31. 31

    A Better Run (Hebrews 12:1-11)

    ·36m
  32. 32

    A Better Covenant (Hebrews 7:22-8:13)

    ·49m
  33. 33

    A Better Life (Hebrews 11.32-11.40)

    ·34m
  34. 34

    A Better Faith (Hebrews 10.39-11.16)

    ·48m
  35. 35

    A Better Hope (Hebrews 10. 19-39)

    ·45m
  36. 36

    A Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 9.15-10.18)

    ·47m
  37. 37

    He is Risen (Matthew 28:1-10)

    ·39m
  38. 38

    The Way the Truth and the Life (John 14. 1-14)

    ·32m
  39. 39

    The Good Shepherd (John 10. 1-18)

    ·42m
  40. 40

    The True Vine (John 15. 1-17)

    ·44m
  41. 41

    A Better Word (Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.1-4)

    ·42m
  42. 42

    A Better Priest (Hebrews 4.12-5.10)

    ·40m
  43. 43

    A Better Brother (Hebrews 2: 9-18)

    ·47m
  44. 44

    The Door (John 10:1-10)

    ·33m
  45. 45

    The Light of the World (John 8:12-20)

    ·36m
  46. 46

    Church for the Others (Luke 15:1-10)

    ·43m
  47. 47

    The Bread of Life (John 6:22-40)

    ·39m
  48. 48

    Thy Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:9-10; Luke 12:29-34)

    ·45m
  49. 49

    The Resurrection and The Life (John 11:17-44)

    ·34m
  50. 50

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Epesians 6:10-20; Matthew 6:9-13)

    ·46m
  51. 51

    Hallowed Be Thy Name (Matthew 6:9-13)

    ·34m
  52. 52

    Our Father in Heaven (Matthew 6:5-14)

    ·49m
  53. 53

    Those Who Die (Genesis 23:1-20; 25:7-10)

    ·39m
  54. 54

    Give Us Our Daily Bread (Exodus 16:1-30; Matthew 6:9-11)

    ·42m
  55. 55

    Those Who Laugh (Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7)

    ·39m
  56. 56

    Those Who Are Marked (Genesis 17:1-27)

    ·45m
  57. 57

    Those Who Are Seen (Genesis 16:1-16)

    ·34m
  58. 58

    Those Who Have Confidence (Genesis 15)

    ·36m
  59. 59

    Those Who Hope (Genesis 13)

    ·41m
  60. 60

    Those Called by God (Genesis 11:27-12:9)

    ·41m
  61. 61

    Coming Restoration (Isaiah 61:10-62:3)

    ·37m
  62. 62

    Coming King (Isaiah 9:1-6)

    ·32m
  63. 63

    Glorious Appearing (Luke 2:8-20)

    ·24m
  64. 64

    Coming Peace (Micah 5:1-5)

    ·40m
  65. 65

    Coming Rejoicing (Zephaniah 3:14-20)

    ·37m
  66. 66

    Coming Refinement (Malachi 2:17-3:5)

    ·43m
  67. 67

    Coming Righteousness (Jeremiah 33:14-16)

    ·34m
  68. 68

    Blessed Foundation (Matthew 7:15-29)

    ·41m
  69. 69

    Blessings of the Narrow (Matthew 7:12-20)

    ·44m
  70. 70

    Blessing and Asking (Matthew 7:7-11)

    ·33m
  71. 71

    Blessed Judgement (Matthew 7:1-6)

    ·40m
  72. 72

    Blessings of Love (Matthew 5:38-48)

    ·41m
  73. 73

    Blessings of Your Word (Matthew 5:33-37)

    ·42m
  74. 74

    Blessings of Faithfulness (Matthew 5:31-32)

    ·32m
  75. 75

    Blessings of Purity (Matthew 5:27-30)

    ·41m
  76. 76

    Blessings of the Law (Matthew 5:17-20)

    ·41m
  77. 77

    Blessings for the World (Matthew 5:11-16)

    ·44m
  78. 78

    His Way With the Worthy (Luke 7:1-10)

    ·38m
  79. 79

    His Way With Pagans (Matthew 15:21-28)

    ·34m
  80. 80

    His Way of The Heart (Mark 7:1-23)

    ·40m
  81. 81

    His Way With the Self Righteous (Luke 18:9-14)

    ·36m
  82. 82

    His Way With Sinners (Matthew 9:9-17)

    ·42m
  83. 83

    His Way With The Proud (Luke 7:36-50)

    ·42m
  84. 84

    His Way With Scoundrels (Luke 19:10)

    ·38m
  85. 85

    His Way of Grace (Matthew 20:1-16)

    ·38m
  86. 86

    His Way With The Lost (Luke 15:1-10)

    ·36m
  87. 87

    His Way With The Successful (Luke 18:18-30)

    ·30m
  88. 88

    His Way With The Religious (Luke 10:25-37)

    ·38m
  89. 89

    His Way With Outcasts (John 4:7-26)

    ·36m
  90. 90

    His Way of Sending (John 17:14-23)

    ·40m
  91. 91

    Resurrection Promise (Romans 8:31-39)

    ·38m
  92. 92

    Resurrection Story (Romans 8:22-30)

    ·41m
  93. 93

    Weakness (Romans 8:26-27)

    ·32m
  94. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 105

    Song from the Depths ( Psalm 130)

    Hidden gem

    Redeemer 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. 106

    Song for the Fearful (Psalm 23)

    Mar 9, 2026·37m
  107. 107

    A Song for Listening (Psalm 95)

    Hidden gem

    God is speaking, and the question is whether "you are still listening."

    Mar 3, 2026·39m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Heart of the Gospel (Luke 15:11-32)

    Feb 23, 2026·36m
  109. 109

    Story of the Gospel (1 Timothy 1:12-17)

    Feb 23, 2026·45m
  110. 110

    Song for the Needy (Psalm 33)

    Hidden gem

    Sean 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. 111

    God of the Gospel (Psalm 139)

    Jan 30, 2026·42m
  112. 112

    The Person of the Gospel (Luke 4:16-30)

    Jan 29, 2026·30m
  113. 113

    For God So Loved, He Gave (John 3:16-17)

    Jan 14, 2026·46m
  114. 114

    Light of Revelation (Luke 2:22-38)

    Jan 10, 2026·38m
  115. 115

    Light and Life (John 1:1-18)

    Jan 10, 2026·19m
  116. 116

    Light of His Star (Matthew 2:1-12)

    Jan 10, 2026·41m
  117. 117

    Light of Heaven (Luke 2:8-20)

    Jan 10, 2026·38m
  118. 118

    Light of a New Day (Luke 1:67-80)

    Jan 10, 2026·33m
  119. 119

    A Man of Light (Revelation 1:9-20)

    Jan 10, 2026·43m
  120. 120

    The King's Continuation (1 Kings 2:1-4)

    Jan 10, 2026·42m
  121. 121

    The King's Cry (2 Samuel 18:31-33)

    Jan 10, 2026·46m
  122. 122

    Light of Glory (Revelation 21:22-27)

    Jan 10, 2026·40m
  123. 123

    Saying, "Thank You!" (Luke 17:11-19)

    Jan 9, 2026·31m
  124. 124

    The King's Confession (2 Samuel 12:1-14)

    Jan 9, 2026·47m
  125. 125

    The King's Cruelty (2 Samuel 11:1-26)

    Jan 9, 2026·54m
  126. 126

    The King's Covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-17)

    Jan 9, 2026·43m
  127. 127

    The King's Celebration (2 Samuel 6:1-16)

    Oct 14, 2025·46m
  128. 128

    A Better Covenant (Hebrews 7:22-8:13)

    Oct 10, 2025·49m
  129. 129

    A Better Run (Hebrews 12:1-11)

    Oct 10, 2025·36m
  130. 130

    A Better Kingdom (Hebrews 12:18-29)

    Oct 10, 2025·47m
  131. 131

    A Better City (Hebrews 13:1-6)

    Oct 10, 2025·46m
  132. 132

    The King’s Calling (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

    Oct 10, 2025·43m
  133. 133

    The King’s Confidence (1 Samuel 17:38-50)

    Oct 10, 2025·54m
  134. 134

    The King’s Confidant (1 Samuel 18:1-9)

    Oct 10, 2025·34m
  135. 135

    The King’s Compassion (1 Samuel 24:1-22)

    Oct 10, 2025·56m
  136. 136

    The King’s Consecration (2 Samuel 5:1-12)

    Oct 10, 2025·33m
  137. 137

    A Better Life (Hebrews 11.32-11.40)

    Aug 14, 2025·34m
  138. 138

    A Better Faith (Hebrews 10.39-11.16)

    Aug 12, 2025·48m
  139. 139

    A Better Hope (Hebrews 10. 19-39)

    Aug 2, 2025·45m
  140. 140

    A Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 9.15-10.18)

    Jul 24, 2025·47m
  141. 141

    The Way the Truth and the Life (John 14. 1-14)

    Jul 8, 2025·32m
  142. 142

    A Better Rest (Hebrews 4. 1-14)

    Jul 8, 2025·31m
  143. 143

    The True Vine (John 15. 1-17)

    Jul 7, 2025·44m
  144. 144

    The Good Shepherd (John 10. 1-18)

    Jul 7, 2025·42m
  145. 145

    A Better Word (Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.1-4)

    Jul 7, 2025·42m
  146. 146

    A Better Priest (Hebrews 4.12-5.10)

    Jul 7, 2025·40m
  147. 147

    A Better Brother (Hebrews 2: 9-18)

    Jun 24, 2025·47m
  148. 148

    The Door (John 10:1-10)

    May 21, 2025·33m
  149. 149

    The Light of the World (John 8:12-20)

    May 13, 2025·36m
  150. 150

    Church for the Others (Luke 15:1-10)

    May 7, 2025·43m