Everybody in this world is going to connect themselves to something or someone. The question is who? Or what? Most often, we abide in the thing or person that we think promises the most happiness. Jesus promises us that he alone can offer that true, complete joy and happiness in himself. And the way we receive it is by abiding in him and his love.

Redemption Church Sermons - WV

The True Vine

Every battle against fear, anxiety, depression, pessimism and cynicism is either won or lost by what we believe about God—his character, his attributes and his promises. Jesus assures his disciples (and us) that the antidote for anxiety is faith in his promises—believing God, believing Jesus for all he has promised to be for us now and in the future.

The Antidote for Anxiety (Part 2)

The Antidote for Anxiety

The first gospel proclamation came to humble shepherds in a field. With all the fanfare and glories of heaven surrounding them, they received the song of “peace on earth.” This peace came in the form of a baby boy, born to a teenager surrounded by beasts of burden. This God-Man would be the key to peace on earth for all people.

Fear Not! There’s Good News!

The Song of Zechariah is compiled of almost no original material. After nine months of no talking, Zechariah’s lips are loosed and he sings the praises of God for his Messiah. With nothing but Old Testament memory, Zechariah shows how God fulfills all his promises. God’s people have been rescued, and Zechariah’s own son will prepare the way for this Messiah child.

Old Lyrics; New Song

How to Sing Like Mary

Our lives are fragile and finite. Death comes for all of us. But God has revealed that eternity awaits. We have the offer of grace in Jesus Christ so that we can live in confidence that our future is secure. Trust him today.

I Know My Redeemer Lives

As sinners living in a fallen world, God is constantly exposing our need for grace. He has provided it vertically for us in the person of Jesus Christ. He then graciously empowers us to administer grace horizontally to one another in our journey home.

Am I a Person of Grace?

Whether it's life's problems, relational conflict, or spiritual decisions when things are ignored or allowed to linger they get worse, not easier. This is true whether we're resisting legalism, dealing with sin, or trusting Christ. Ask hard question, do hard things, and rest in Jesus finished work.

Accusation, Questions, and Decisions

Job wants to plead before God. But he feels inadequate. He reasons from 4 different angles: If I could stand before God, what would I say? If I say I’m innocent, we both know I’m not/ If I fight for my joy, it still would be incomplete. If only I had a mediator, then I could be at peace with God. Without a mediator, no amount of tradition or religion will bring us hope. Jesus is the Mediator.

Oh, That I Had a Mediator!

It's hard to know when and how to give encouragement to those who are hurting. We can learn from Job and Eliphaz that assumptions block our ability to gain insight, shame blocks our message of grace, and pride hinders the opportunity to show compassion.

When Assumptions Block Compassion

Sometimes it's too dark to see, too hard to hope, and to painful to find rest. In those times, we pour out our souls to God, who cares and understands. He is deeper than our pit.

A Grief Observed

The context of suffering is not only difficult but complex. Wise friendship saves the lectures and enters the pain. Comfort comes as we share the emotional and spiritual load and ease whatever burdens we can. All of this is possible because Jesus not only understand our pain, but bears it for us.

How to Teach and Not Teach During Suffering

God is all sovereign and gives us both prosperity and adversity. Tests are inevitable and more will be coming. Don't be surprised. Don't be disillusioned. Our prayer is for God to increase our faith and keep us from lowering our view of Him.

The Sovereignty of God's Giving

God gives us everything we have. We will leave this earth with nothing, but our souls for which we are accountable. In the meantime, we live on what he has let us borrow. Let's live lives of contentment in Christ and glory to God.

Hold Everything Loosely

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Redemption Church Sermons - WV

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