Sermons by Kelly Kinder
A Knoxville native, Kelly is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southwestern Seminary, in Fort Worth, TX., He has pastored churches in West and East Tennessee and as a church planter. He has a passion for faithfully communicating God’s word and showing how its truths apply to daily living. His desire is to see the gospel transferred to succeeding generations.
Kelly and his wife, Nickie, have five children – Eric, Laura, Alyssa, Andrew, and Chad.
Can We Talk? Identity + Design
In our latest sermon, “Can We Talk? Identity + Design,” Pastor Kelly Kinder invites us on an introspective journey, exploring the profound question, “Who am I?” This sermon unravels the complex tapestry of identity, interweaving personal narratives, biblical insights, and the ever-evolving concept of cultural identity. Kelly begins by sharing the story of a classmate who lost his memory, using this as a metaphor for the reset needed in our self-perception. He draws parallels with the nation of Israel, whose…
Everything Is Meaningless – How to Spot a Fool
Life often presents us with puzzles and codes that are hard to crack. In this sermon, Kelly dives into the complexities of life, drawing inspiration from code-breaker Alan Turing and his World War II efforts. He invites us to see how Turing’s challenges parallel our own personal battles, stressing the limitations of solely relying on human wisdom. Using Turing’s code-breaking as a metaphor, Kelly discusses the “Enigma code of life”—those intricate dilemmas we encounter daily that don’t offer easy solutions.…
Everything Is Meaningless – Two Are Better Than One
Life can often seem hazy, overshadowed by forces like envy, arrogance, and injustice, leading many to feel lost and overwhelmed. Yet, Ecclesiastes 4 shines a beacon, guiding us through these challenges and towards God’s wisdom and grace. In this enlightening sermon, Pastor Kelly Kinder unveils these profound truths. As we journey through various life issues, Kelly takes us towards the end where God’s wisdom and grace brighten our paths. Using Ecclesiastes as our roadmap, Kelly equips us with tools to…
Everything Is Meaningless – What Are You Working For?
Work – it’s a necessity for survival and often a measure of success in society. However, many grapple with the question, “What are we really working for?” Is it just for survival or the pursuit of success? Or is there a deeper, more spiritual purpose to our labor? This question forms the foundation of our latest sermon, where we seek wisdom from the book of Ecclesiastes and explore the lifelong quest for meaning by the writer we believe to be…
The Gospel Of Mark – When is the End?
As we watch things in our world go from bad to worse, many are asking the same question posed by Jesus’ earliest followers– “Is this the End?” How should we respond to the signs of the times? Join us as we explore the unique perspective found in Mark, chapter 13, discussing Jesus’ warnings of false prophets, the signs signaling his return, and how to stand firm in our faith even when faced with persecution. We also dive into the intriguing…
The Gospel Of Mark – Better One, Better Two?
Thanks for joining us! Today, Kelly looks at how Peter’s great confession of Christ in Mark 8 was spot on, but yet was lacking on another level. How does a clearer view of who Jesus is affect how we live our lives today? This 3-part series delves into the book of Mark, examining the identity of Christ as both the authoritative Son of God and the redemptive Suffering Servant. We explore how these two aspects were integral to Jesus’ earthly…
The Gospel Of Mark – The Jesus Circle
Kelly Kinder is leading us in studying Mark 3:7-35 in today’s sermon “The Jesus Circle”. Jesus’ first disciples were blamed for having “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). Why has the American Church of the last 50 years, by most accounts, failed in its mission to impact the culture for the gospel? How could this be? And what’s gone wrong with the American Church? This 3-part series delves into the book of Mark, examining the identity of Christ as…
Rhythms Of Grace – Listening
Kelly is leading this week of our sermon series “Rhythms Of Grace”. God is speaking, but are we listening? God often speaks in a whisper, and in this message on Solitude and Silence, Pastor Kelly reminds us of God’s invitation to come to the quiet to hear God’s voice. We pray God encounters you wherever you’re at.
Rhythms Of Grace – Fasting
We are so glad to have you join us! Kelly continues our series “Rhythms of Grace” where we will be taking a look at fasting. In our consumerist society, fasting is often mentioned for its benefits to physical health, but the bible speaks almost exclusively about its benefits to our spiritual health. Biblical fasting is one of the most neglected means of grace. This next message in our series calls us to reconsider its value in the chaotic times in…
Day Of The Lord – The Only Place Of Refuge
In our final message in our Joel series, Kelly Kinder reminds us how God rescues his people from spiritual failure and assures us of his covenant love in a message entitled, “The Only Place of Refuge.” We pray God encounters you wherever you’re at.