Redemption Church

Gospel Realization: The Nature of the Heart

We continue our series on Gospel Realization by examining the Nature of the Human Heart. We all know the gospel is important, but how does it apply to all of life? The only way to do this is to understand the Heart. The Scriptures describe the Heart as the Control Center of all Humanity, so in this sermon we examine how our Heart (our Loves) are formed, and how only when we transfer our Love and Faith to Jesus can we actually change our Heart. 

Gospel Realization: The Story of the Gospel

Gospel Realization: What is the Gospel? Towards A Definition

In this new series, "Gospel Realization,” we want to examine how the Gospel functions in the everyday life of the Christian. We will see how all of our sin is fundamentally a failure to appropriate or believe the Gospel. This means that the Gospel has power to save us, keep saving us, and finally save us. To delve into this understanding, we must clarify what the Gospel truly is. While many Evangelicals use the term 'Gospel,' our interpretation might differ. Join us as we unpack from the Scriptures what the Gospel is.

The Covenant Life of God in the Church 2023: Belonging in the Covenant Family

What does it mean to Belong? As the people of Jesus, we are called to Participate in and belong to Each Other, but what does this mean in our lives? In this sermon, we explore the book of Philippians and look at what Paul means when he says we are “partners together” both in and through Jesus. 

The Covenantal Life of God in the Church 2023: The Covenant Life Around Jesus

What is the center of your life? This is a question that we must all answer. The answer we hope we get is “Jesus.” But what does it even mean to have Jesus as our center? This week Pastor Scott digs into how a life that is oriented around Jesus means that we live our lives with God’s people for those who do not yet follow Jesus.

Sexuality and the Mission of God: The Mission of God and LGBTQ+ ; Q&A

In this conclusion sermon, we look at 1 Corinthians 6 and examine how the Lordship of Jesus over the Body is good news for all people. We also included one final Q & A with Pastors Nate and Scott, and look at questions that have been sent in by folks throughout our series. 

Sexuality and the Mission of God: Panel Discussion

Today we took a short break from our teaching series to engage a series of questions related to sexuality within the life of the local church. This is an important component to our overall series on Sexuality and the Mission of God, so we hope this conversation serves you.

Sexuality and the Mission of God: Transgenderism

We live in what many are calling our “Transgender Moment” in history. But how are we supposed to think about this as Jesus’ people who embody his life and love? The mission of the church is to understand how culturally, historically, and theologically we are to grapple with this Transgender Moment, and in this sermon we explore how to walk alongside our brothers and sisters with deep empathy and a commitment to show them Jesus. 

Sexuality and the Mission of God: Homosexuality, Part 2

Is homosexuality compatible with orthodox Christianity? What are the various ways the Church has dealt with this pertinent issue? In this second sermon on homosexuality, Pastor Scott explores the various views within the Church and inspects the biblical material, especially the use of the Greek word (arsenokoitai) for “homosexuals” in 1 Corinthians 6:9.

Sexuality and the Mission of God: Homosexuality, Part 1

We live in a day where the story of Homosexuality is seen as an appeal to be authentic and true to ourselves. Our inner self and inner voice is where we "must learn who we are." But in God’s kindness, he has actually given us bodies that speak to us and are themselves a “reservoir of meaning.” This means the story and life of homosexuality is offering us a counterfeit to what Jesus offers us, and only in the Lordship of Jesus we do learn both who we are and how our bodies are made to find their fulfillment in him. The great task of the church today is not to bash and abolish the gay community, but to rather draw them to Jesus through our lives of sacrifice and love poured out before all image bearers.