Sermons by Pastor Marlan Knittel

A healing encounter with a physically blind but spiritually hearing man launches Jesus into a discourse about the Good Shepherd. How can we hear the Good Shepherd's voice?

On his next-to-last Sabbath at Bakersfield Central SDA Church, Pastor Marlan shares some thoughts about Jesus' last words to His disciples.

When it comes to your Christian experience, do you fly by 'gut feeling' or by your instrument panel? Part 1 of a 3-part series.

When it comes to your Christian experience, do you fly by 'gut feeling' or by your instrument panel? Part 2 of a 3-part series.

When it comes to your Christian experience, do you fly by 'gut feeling' or by your instrument panel? Part 3 of a 3-part series.

God's people were in lethal danger and humanly speaking, there was no way out. Facing a horrific choice, would they decide to trust God and put their lives in His hands?

What is the one thing that will keep you out of heaven? And how can you avoid it? First sermon in a 2-part series.

What is the one thing that will keep you out of heaven? And how can you avoid it? Second sermon in a 2-part series.

The key quality of God's end-time people is unveiled. Find out why some of the brightest lights are going out. First sermon in a 2-part series.

The key quality of God's end-time people is unveiled. Find out why some of the brightest lights are going out. Second sermon in a 2-part series.

A new twist on an old song... in the words of Jesus. Just how close is heaven?

Was Jesus' first coming the greatest marketing and public relations disaster of all time? Or was it by Divine purpose? First sermon in a 2-part series.

Was Jesus' first coming the greatest marketing and public relations disaster of all time? Or was it by Divine purpose? Second sermon in a 2-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. First sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Second sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Third sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Fourth sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Fifth sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Sixth sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Seventh sermon in an 8-part series.

What role do relationships play in my salvation? How do I safely navigate relationships in a fallen world? How do I know if someone is safe to get close to? What do I do if someone hurts me? How does the cosmic principle of freedom play out in my relationships? How do I deal with people who violate my freedom? How do I deal with difficult or abusive people in my life? In this illuminating 8-part series, Pastor Marlan explores practical Biblical answers to these questions and many more. The Biblical principles uncovered can be applied to any relationship, whether it be a family, romantic, work, or church relationship. Eighth sermon in an 8-part series.

What do you do when there is wrong-doing in the temple, perpetrated by the very spiritual leaders who are appointed to protect the integrity of God's service? Follow Pastor Marlan into Eli the High Priest's temple as we explore this timely and important question. First sermon in a 2-part series.

What do you do when there is wrong-doing in the temple, perpetrated by the very spiritual leaders who are appointed to protect the integrity of God's service? Follow Pastor Marlan into Eli the High Priest's temple as we explore this timely and important question. Second sermon in a 2-part series.