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10-18-2026 Redeemer Church | Pastor Dave BrownGod Breathed, Week 3: Reading the War Stories Through Jesus  How should followers of Jesus understand the troubling war narratives of the Old Testament?  In Week 3 of God Breathed, Pastor Dave Brown examines the book of Joshua and the difficult questions raised by Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Instead of defending these stories with quick or overly simple explanations, he invites us to acknowledge their tension and read them with theological humility.  The sermon focuses on Matthew 15:21–28, the only New Testament passage that explicitly identifies someone as a Canaanite. A Canaanite woman approaches Jesus and pleads for her daughter’s healing. Although the disciples want to send her away, Jesus recognizes her faith and restores her daughter.  This encounter takes on added significance because the names Jesus and Joshua are both derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua. Joshua’s story describes Israel’s conflict with the Canaanites, but Jesus, the new and greater Joshua, offers a Canaanite woman healing, hope, and a place within God’s unfolding kingdom.  Jesus shows us how to understand the larger biblical story. In him, God does “a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19): enemies are loved, mercy triumphs, swords are put away, and outsiders are welcomed. Jesus rides a donkey rather than a warhorse and goes to a cross rather than seizing an earthly throne.  Reading the Old Testament faithfully therefore requires more than a surface-level interpretation. Just as Jesus opened the Scriptures to the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35), his followers must learn to see the entire biblical story in relationship to him. Jesus does not merely appear at the end of the Old Testament’s story. He is the one about whom the story ultimately speaks and the clearest revelation of what the Father is like.  Rahab’s inclusion in Israel and in the genealogy of Jesus further demonstrates that God’s redemptive purpose has always been capable of turning outsiders into insiders.  We may not have easy answers to every difficult passage, but we can approach Scripture with courage, humility, and trust. When our interpretation seems inconsistent with Jesus, we should hold our conclusions carefully, listen to the Holy Spirit, and allow the life and teachings of Christ to guide our understanding.  Scripture references: Genesis 9:20–27; Joshua 5:13–15; Joshua 6:15–25; Judges 11:29–40; Isaiah 43:18–19; Matthew 5:38–48; Matthew 15:21–28; Luke 24:13–35.

10-11-2026 Redeemer Church | Pastor Dr. Leanne BentonGod Breathed – Week 2: Deliverance Stories  In Week 2 of God Breathed, we explore the Bible’s deliverance stories through Exodus 3, where God calls Moses at the burning bush and reveals His heart for people who are suffering. God declares, “I have seen, I have heard, I know, and I have come down,” reminding us that the God who delivers is the God who draws near.  This message challenges us to expand our understanding of deliverance. While God sometimes brings dramatic rescue and breakthrough, Scripture also shows His faithfulness in the wilderness, sustaining His people through seasons of waiting, uncertainty, grief, and healing. Deliverance is not only freedom from hardship, but God's presence through it.  Drawing from the stories of Moses and Israel (Exodus 3–14) and Hagar (Genesis 16; 21), we see a consistent picture of God: He sees the overlooked, hears the cries of the hurting, and responds with compassion and provision. Hagar’s declaration of God as El Roi, “the God who sees me,” reminds us that no one is invisible to God’s care.  The sermon also explores how remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens us in seasons of fear. Just as Israel continually retold the Exodus story, believers today are called to share testimonies of God’s presence, grace, and provision. Sometimes the most powerful deliverance story is not an instant miracle, but the testimony that God walked faithfully with us through the struggle  Ultimately, every deliverance story points to Jesus Christ, who entered our suffering, proclaimed freedom for the captive, carried our sin on the cross, and secured victory through His resurrection. In Christ, we find both hope for future restoration and assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God.  Key Scriptures:  Exodus 3:7-12 Exodus 14:13-15 Genesis 16:13 Genesis 21 Psalm 23 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Luke 4:18-19 John 1:14 Revelation 21:5 Key Theme: The God who delivers is the God who draws near. Whether in rescue, waiting, healing, or hardship, God sees, hears, knows, and walks with His people. Deliverance is coming, and God may even use us as part of someone else’s deliverance story.

10-04-2026 Redeemer Church | Pastor Dave BrownGod-Breathed: Scripture That Shapes Our Story  In the first message of Redeemer’s new eight-week series, “God-Breathed: Scriptures That Shape Our Story,” Pastor Dave Brown invites us to see the Bible not as a collection of disconnected verses, but as one grand story revealing God’s character, humanity’s purpose, and God’s plan of redemption.  Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Pastor Dave explores what it means for Scripture to be “God-breathed” and asks an important question: How does Scripture actually teach, correct, and transform us? Rather than approaching the Bible as a self-help guide, science textbook, or history textbook, he encourages believers to understand it as an ancient library of theological wisdom, comprised of stories, poetry, prophecy, and letters that together reveal God’s truth.  Central to the message is the importance of story. Just as great stories shape how we see the world, the biblical story answers humanity’s deepest questions:  Who is God? Who are we? What kind of world do we live in? What has gone wrong? What is God doing about it? How are we called to respond? Using the book of Genesis as an overview of Scripture’s larger narrative, Pastor Dave highlights how Genesis reveals:  God as the Creator who brings order, purpose, and goodness out of chaos (Genesis 1). Humanity as God’s image-bearers, created for relationship rather than slavery (Genesis 1-2). Sin as the source of humanity’s brokenness and rebellion (Genesis 3). Humanity’s inability to solve the problem of sin on its own, seen in stories such as Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel (Genesis 6-11). God’s relentless pursuit of His people, from Adam and Eve to Noah, Abraham, Israel, and ultimately through Jesus Christ. God’s covenant promise that through Abraham, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12). Pastor Dave emphasizes that the Bible’s goal is not merely to inform us but to form us into the people God created us to be. Like the difference between knowing the plot of a story and understanding its meaning, believers are called to move beyond simply knowing what the Bible says to understanding what God is saying through it.  The message concludes at the Lord’s Table, where the church responds to God’s faithfulness with worship and thanksgiving. Through Communion (Eucharist), believers remember God’s saving work throughout the story of Scripture and celebrate its fulfillment in Jesus Christ: the Creator who pursued His creation, became one of us, died for our redemption, and continues to be Emmanuel, “God with us.”  Scripture References  2 Timothy 3:16-17 Genesis 1 Genesis 1-2 Genesis 3 Genesis 6-11 (Noah’s Ark, Tower of Babel) Genesis 12 (Call of Abraham) Psalm 8 Isaiah 6 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (The Lord’s Supper) Key Theme: The Bible is one unified, God-breathed story that reveals God’s character, humanity’s purpose, the reality of sin, and God’s redemptive plan fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

09-27-2026 Redeemer Church | Rev. Dr. Justyn TerryIntroduced by Pastor Dave Brown  Scripture Reading by Pastor Dave Brown 2 Kings 22:1-10; 23:1-3  Pastor Dave Brown read the account of King Josiah, who became king of Judah at eight years old and “did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.” In the eighteenth year of his reign, Josiah ordered repairs to the Temple. During the restoration, Hilkiah the high priest discovered “the Book of the Law” that had been lost and neglected. After hearing the words of Scripture, Josiah gathered the people of Judah and Jerusalem, read the covenant aloud, and renewed the nation’s commitment to follow God with all their heart and soul. The people pledged themselves to the covenant as well.    Sermon Summary  Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry: “God’s Work of Redemption”  Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry centered his sermon on the life of King Josiah, presenting him as an example of how God prepares people, calls them into redemptive work, and uses them to draw others into His purposes.  Using the illustration of restoring a neglected building, Terry compared God's redemptive work to the renovation of a great house or castle. Just as a damaged structure can be restored to its original beauty, God delights in redeeming, repairing, and restoring people, communities, and His creation.  Josiah’s story demonstrates that God often prepares leaders long before their public accomplishments are visible. Although Josiah’s father Amon and grandfather Manasseh were wicked kings, Josiah chose a different path. Terry suggested that the influence of Josiah’s mother Jedidah and perhaps other faithful family members helped shape his character and direct him toward God. This reminds believers that the quiet work of discipleship, parenting, mentoring, and spiritual formation often becomes the foundation for future ministry and leadership.  Terry emphasized that Josiah did not immediately attempt dramatic reforms. He spent years growing, learning, and preparing before undertaking the enormous task of restoring the nation. When he finally began the Temple repairs, the discovery of the Book of the Law became a turning point. Hearing God’s Word exposed how far the people had drifted from God. Rather than respond with pride, Josiah responded with repentance, tearing his robes in humility before the Lord.  A central theme of the sermon was the ongoing necessity of Scripture. The people of Judah had allowed God’s Word to be forgotten, and their lives reflected that neglect. Terry reminded the congregation that God’s Word continues to reveal truth, correct error, and guide believers in faithful living. Regular engagement with Scripture, worship, and Christian fellowship enables God’s continuing work of redemption in the hearts of His people.  Josiah’s renewal did not stop with his personal repentance. He gathered the entire nation, read the covenant publicly, and invited everyone into renewed obedience to God. Terry highlighted this as an example of godly leadership: leaders first allow God to transform them, then they help guide others toward transformation as well. He noted that meaningful change rarely happens alone. God often calls believers to invite others into His work, whether in families, churches, workplaces, or communities.  The sermon concluded with a challenge for every believer to consider three questions:  What redemptive work is God doing in your own life? What work has God prepared you to do for His kingdom? Who is God calling you to invite into that work? Rev. Dr. Terry encouraged the congregation to remain open to God’s transforming power, patient in His preparation, faithful in their calling, and intentional about drawing others into the work of God’s kingdom.  Scripture References Mentioned During the Sermon  2 Kings 22:1-10 – Josiah’s reign begins and the Book of the Law is discovered. 2 Kings 23:1-3 – Josiah renews the covenant before the people. 2 Kings 21:20 – The evil reign of Amon, Josiah’s father. 2 Kings 21:5-7 – Manasseh’s desecration of the Temple. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (the Pentateuch/Book of the Law). Deuteronomy 6:5 / Matthew 22:37-39 (referenced conceptually): Love the Lord with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Ephesians 2:10 (referenced conceptually): God has prepared good works in advance for His people to do. Psalm 127:1: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Habakkuk 2:14 (referenced in the closing prayer): “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Key Takeaway: God’s pattern is to redeem people first, prepare them through His Word, call them into meaningful service, and then use them to lead others into His redemptive work.

09-20-2026 Seeing Visions and Dreaming Dreams | Week 5: Giving Back to God What Is God’s Pastor Dave Brown  In the final message of the Seeing Visions and Dreaming Dreams series, Pastor Dave Brown explores Jesus’ powerful response to the Pharisees in Matthew 22:15-22, where He declares, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” What begins as a political trap becomes a profound lesson on identity, stewardship, and wholehearted devotion to God.  Drawing connections to Genesis 1:26-27, Pastor Dave shows that just as the coin bore Caesar’s image, every human being bears the image of God. The question is not merely what we should do with our money, but whether we are giving our entire lives back to the One whose image we carry.  This message challenges believers to look beyond finances and consider the deeper issue of the heart. Through biblical teaching and practical examples, Pastor Dave examines how comparison, materialism, and unchecked appetites can slowly capture our attention and affection, distracting us from God’s purposes. He also explores the Old Testament practice of tithing, revealing how God’s commands were designed not to burden His people, but to keep them spiritually free and dependent upon Him.  Ultimately, this sermon is a call to faithful stewardship of everything God has entrusted to us: our hearts, our time, our resources, and our lives. As followers of Christ, we are not owners but stewards, created in God’s image and called to participate in His kingdom work on earth.  Key Scriptures: • Matthew 22:15-22 • Genesis 1:26-27 • Numbers 18 • Deuteronomy 14  Join us as we discover what it means to live with open hands, trust God’s provision, and give back to God what already belongs to Him.

09-13-2026 Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 4: God's Mission, Our Participation  In the final message of the Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams series, Redeemer's Missions & Outreach Director, Amy Cenea, sits down with Lindsey Haney for a conversation about the heart of God's mission and what it means for every follower of Jesus today. They are joined in closing by Lead Pastor Dave Brown.  Rather than viewing missions as simply trips, programs, or church activities, Amy and Lindsey invite us to see the bigger picture: mission begins with God Himself. From creation in Genesis to the Great Commission and beyond, Scripture reveals a God who is continually making Himself known to humanity. Mission is not something the church invented. It is God's plan from the very beginning.  Together they trace the "red thread" of God's mission throughout Scripture, highlighting God's covenant with Abraham, the Exodus, the story of Rahab, the exile in Babylon, and ultimately the life and ministry of Jesus. Throughout the Bible, God blesses His people not for their own benefit alone, but so that they can become a blessing to others and bear witness to His love among all nations.  The conversation challenges the common assumption that missions is only for pastors, missionaries, or those who travel overseas. Instead, every believer is called to participate in God's mission wherever He has placed them. Drawing from Isaiah 61 and Jesus' words in Luke 4 and John 20, Amy reminds us that Jesus sends all of His followers to proclaim good news, love people, serve others, and make Christ known through both word and action.  Lindsey shares powerful stories from global ministry that illustrate how ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact when they faithfully use the gifts God has already given them. Whether it's a farmer, a driver, a teacher, a parent, or a coworker, God uses everyday people to bring hope, healing, and the love of Christ to the communities around them.  Amy concludes by casting Redeemer's vision for missions:  We want to be a church where every person understands that participating in God's mission is part of what it means to follow Jesus. Missions is not merely something we support, a trip we take, or a program we attend. It is a way of life shaped by our love for God and our love for people.  Closing the conversation, Pastor Dave Brown reminds us that following Jesus is not about squeezing more religious activity into an already busy life. It is about embracing an entirely new way of living: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. As disciples, we are all sent people, called to bring the kingdom of God into our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities.  Mission belongs to God. Therefore, as His people, we are called to participate in the work He is already doing, wherever He sends us.

09-06-2026 Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams (Wk 3): Worship That Transforms  In the third installment of Redeemer Church's sermon series, "Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams," Worship Pastor Dr. Leanne Benton sits down in an interview-style conversation with Choir Director Dr. Tony Dehner to explore the biblical vision of worship and its life-changing power.  Anchored in Psalm 96, this message challenges us to see worship as far more than the songs we sing on Sunday. True worship is our whole-life response to the revelation of who God is and what He has done. Worship begins with God's initiative. He creates, saves, speaks, reveals Himself, and remains present with His people. Our worship is the response.  Together, Dr. Benton and Dr. Dehner discuss the many expressions of worship found throughout Scripture: singing, prayer, hearing God's Word, giving, confession, baptism, communion, and the daily offering of our lives as living sacrifices to God. Worship is not confined to a church service but extends into every moment of every day as we live in awareness of God's presence.  The conversation also explores the importance of physical and spiritual postures in worship. From kneeling in humility to lifting hands in victory, our bodies participate in worship as reflections of the heavenly reality we encounter when we gather together. Worship not only expresses our faith but also forms us, shaping us into people who increasingly resemble Christ.  A special emphasis is placed on the power of singing. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Dr. Dehner highlights how singing unites the church, strengthens memory, encourages faith, and carries believers through seasons of suffering and joy. Worship in song is both vertical and communal: we sing to God while also encouraging one another with reminders of His faithfulness.  The message centers on the biblical concept of extolling God, praising Him for His character and attributes. As believers fix their hearts on who God is, they discover renewed strength, joy, and restoration. Worship becomes a pathway through which God changes us, renews us, and draws us deeper into His presence.  The service concludes with Communion, reminding the church that worship culminates in remembering and receiving the grace of Jesus Christ. As one body, united in Christ, believers gather around the Lord's Table to celebrate His sacrifice, His resurrection, His ongoing presence, and the hope of His return.  Key Themes:  Worship as a whole-life response to God The transforming power of God's presence Singing as a biblical command and spiritual formation Unity and community in worship Extolling the character and faithfulness of God Communion as a holy act of remembrance and participation Becoming living sacrifices through daily worship Scripture Focus: Psalm 96; Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:16; Psalm 92; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  Join us as we discover how worship is not merely something we do, but something that transforms who we are, forming us into the people God has called us to be.  #RedeemerChurch #SeeingVisionsAndDreamingDreams #Worship #Psalm96 #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #Communion #PraiseAndWorship #ChurchSermon #FaithInChrist #TonyDehner #LeanneBenton

08-30-2026 Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 2 On Discipleship – Pastor Dave Brown and Discipleship Pastor Alison Myers In Week 2 of Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams, Pastor Dave Brown and Discipleship Pastor Alison Myers explore one of the most important questions of the Christian faith: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Drawing from Jesus' call of the first disciples in Mark 1, Alison defines a disciple simply as someone who accepts Jesus' invitation to follow Him by actually following Him. The conversation challenges common assumptions that discipleship is primarily about gaining biblical knowledge or mastering doctrine. While truth and theology matter deeply, Dave and Alison emphasize that discipleship is fundamentally about a relationship with Jesus that shapes every part of life. A key theme throughout the discussion is that being a Christian and being a disciple are not separate things. Too often, discipleship is treated like an optional upgrade for especially committed believers. Instead, they argue that Scripture presents discipleship as the normal Christian life. To be a Christian is to be a follower of Jesus who is continually becoming more like Him. The conversation highlights Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "abide" in Him. Alison describes abiding as making our home in Jesus: finding in Him the place where we are most known, most loved, and most secure. Following Jesus is not merely an intellectual exercise but a daily practice of orienting our lives, attention, and affections toward Him. Dave and Alison also reflect on the disciples' journey of faith. Although the first disciples immediately left everything to follow Jesus, it took years of walking with Him before they fully grasped who He was. Their story reminds us that discipleship is not an instant transformation but a lifelong process of growing in trust, faith, and obedience. Using John Mark Comer's framework, Alison summarizes discipleship as: Being with Jesus Becoming like Jesus Doing what Jesus did Rather than a program or formula, discipleship is a relationship that gradually shapes us into people who reflect Christ's character and love. What receives our attention eventually gains our affection, making the intentional pursuit of Jesus essential to spiritual growth. Another major emphasis is the importance of community. Dave and Alison stress that discipleship was never meant to be lived alone. Jesus called individuals to follow Him, but He called them to follow Him together. Through authentic Christian relationships, believers experience the love, encouragement, and presence of Christ in ways that are impossible in isolation. The discussion concludes with Alison's vision for Redeemer: a church where people are known, loved, and transformed by Jesus; where believers demonstrate patience, kindness, humility, perseverance, and truth; and where the world recognizes Christ's disciples by the way they love one another. Ultimately, this conversation reminds us that discipleship is not about achieving spiritual perfection. It is about responding to Jesus' invitation, walking with Him daily, and allowing His love to transform us together as the body of Christ.

08-23-2026 Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 1 The Deepest Longing of Our Hearts - Pastor Dave Brown In the opening message of the Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams series, Pastor Dave Brown shares the vision God has placed on his heart for Redeemer Church during this new season of leadership and ministry. Drawing from Matthew 6 and Jesus' teaching on the Lord's Prayer, Pastor Dave challenges a common understanding of the gospel that focuses primarily on heaven after death. Instead, he highlights Jesus' central message throughout the Gospels: the Kingdom of God is breaking into the world right now. When Jesus called His first disciples to follow Him, He wasn't simply inviting them to believe certain truths. He was inviting them into a way of life, partnering with Him to bring God's healing, peace, justice, and restoration "on earth as it is in heaven." At the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches His followers to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Pastor Dave suggests that these words reveal the deepest longing God desires for His people: not merely a future hope, but an active participation in God's Kingdom today. The message also emphasizes a foundational truth of our identity. Before Jesus teaches us to ask for anything, He teaches us to pray, "Our Father." We begin as beloved children who already belong to God. We do not earn His love, strive for our worth, or carry the burden of being our own savior. We live from the security of being known and loved by our Heavenly Father. From that identity flows our mission. Following Jesus means more than believing the right things about Him. It means being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and learning to do what Jesus did. It means pursuing His priorities together through prayer, worship, community, forgiveness, generosity, service, and loving the people God has placed in our lives. As Redeemer Church looks toward the future, Pastor Dave casts a vision for a church that actively seeks God's Kingdom in everyday life, a people transformed by Jesus and sent into their homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and community as ambassadors of His presence. Will we make the Kingdom of God our deepest longing? Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Main Theme: Following Jesus means partnering with Him to see God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Takeaway: Pursue Jesus and His priorities together, so that little by little, God's healing, peace, presence, and restoration become visible in our lives, our church, and our world. #RedeemerChurch #SeeingVisionsAndDreamingDreams #PastorDaveBrown #KingdomOfGod #Discipleship #Matthew6 #LordsPrayer #FollowJesus #ChristianPodcast #SermonSeries

Be Strong and Courageous | Joshua 1:6-9 | Pastor Josef Rasheed In this encouraging message from Joshua 1:6-9, Pastor Josef Rasheed challenges both Pastor Dave and the Redeemer congregation to embrace God's command: “Be strong and courageous.” Just as Joshua was called to lead Israel after the death of Moses, believers today are called to trust God’s promises, follow His Word, and courageously fulfill His purposes. Key Scripture Joshua 1:6-9 (NIV) 6. Be Strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you ay have good success wherever you go. 8. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Main Challenges and Encouragements Theme: "Be Strong and Courageous" (Joshua 1:6-9) Pastor Rasheed's message centered on God's repeated command to Joshua: "Be strong and courageous." He applied this challenge both to Pastor Dave as a leader and to the Redeemer congregation as followers of Christ. Challenges 1. Accept God's Calling and Leadership Just as Joshua was commissioned to lead Israel after Moses, Pastor Dave has been commissioned by God to lead the church into its next season. Leadership requires faith, perseverance, and dependence on God rather than personal strength. 2. Lead People Across Their Fears The Jordan River represented the fears and obstacles facing Israel. Believers are called to trust God through uncertainty and help others move beyond fear into faith. 3. Obey God's Word Completely Pastor Rasheed emphasized Joshua 1:7-8, calling believers to:  Obey Scripture faithfully. Keep God's Word on their lips. Meditate on it day and night. Allow God's truth to guide every decision. 4. Walk in Spiritual Freedom Christians are called to live free from traditions, habits, and bondages that keep them from fully following Christ. The congregation is challenged to help others experience the freedom found in Jesus. 5. Support and Pray for Church Leadership The church was urged to stand with Pastor Dave through prayer, encouragement, unity, and faithful service. Rather than participating in criticism or division, believers should lift up their leaders before God. 6. Stand Firm in a Culture Moving Away from God The congregation was challenged to remain faithful to biblical truth even when society rejects Christian values. Parents were specifically encouraged to raise their children in the knowledge and fear of the Lord. Encouragements 1. God Commissions Those He Calls Throughout Scripture, God called and equipped people such as Moses, Samuel, Jeremiah, Paul, and Joshua. If God calls someone to a task, He will also provide the strength and resources to accomplish it. 2. God Is Always Present The central encouragement came from Joshua 1:9: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

08-09-2026 Ephesians 6:10-20 | The Armor of God: Standing Together in Christ Final Message in the Ephesians Series | Pastor Daniel Bunn As Redeemer Church concludes its 13-week journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Pastor Daniel Bunn explores one of the most familiar passages in the New Testament: The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20). While many Christians have heard this passage taught as a guide for individual spiritual warfare, Pastor Daniel invites us to hear Paul's words with fresh ears and within the larger context of the entire letter. Throughout Ephesians, Paul repeatedly emphasizes one central theme: God has created one new people in Christ. Jews and Gentiles, once divided, have been reconciled through Jesus and united into one body. From chapters 1 through 6, Paul's concern is not primarily individual spirituality, but the formation and preservation of a Christ-centered community marked by unity, peace, love, and mutual submission. With that context in mind, Pastor Daniel highlights a key insight often overlooked in this well-known passage: Paul's instructions are directed not merely to individual believers, but to the church as a collective community. In the original Greek, the commands are consistently addressed to "you all." The call to "put on the full armor of God" is a call for the entire body of Christ to stand together in the strength of the Lord. The sermon also explores what battle Paul has in mind. Rather than focusing primarily on personal struggles, Paul is addressing the spiritual forces that seek to divide God's people. The enemy's schemes are those that threaten to fracture the unity Christ has established. Falsehood, bitterness, pride, suspicion, unforgiveness, rivalry, and division are not merely interpersonal problems; they are spiritual battlegrounds. The armor of God, therefore, is expressed in the life of a united church: Living truthfully with one another Practicing righteousness toward one another Walking in the gospel of peace Remaining faithful to one another Holding firmly to salvation and God's Word Praying continually for one another Pastor Daniel emphasizes that Paul does not call the church to attack, conquer, or achieve victory. Instead, he commands believers to stand. Christ has already won the decisive victory through His death and resurrection. The church's calling is to remain steadfast within that victory by bearing with one another, forgiving one another, speaking truth in love, and refusing to let the powers of darkness convince us that fellow believers are the enemy. The message concludes with a powerful reminder that every act of reconciliation, every restored relationship, every wall that comes down, and every instance of forgiveness makes the victory of Christ visible in the world. When the church stands together in unity, clothed in the armor of God and strengthened by prayer, it becomes a witness to the power of the gospel that no spiritual force can overcome. Key Takeaway: The Armor of God is not merely about individual believers preparing for personal battles. It is a call for the whole church to stand together in Christ's victory, protecting and preserving the unity that Jesus has won for His people. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20Series: EphesiansSpeaker: Pastor Daniel BunnChurch: Redeemer Church "Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power... Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." (Ephesians 6:10-11)

08-02-2026 Ephesians Series - Week 12 Living a Life Worthy of the Calling: Faithfulness in the Ordinary Pastor Dave Brown | Ephesians 6:5-9 In Week 12 of our Ephesians series, Pastor Dave Brown tackles one of the most difficult and historically misunderstood passages in Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9. This text has often been misused to justify slavery, but Pastor Dave explains why Paul was not endorsing oppressive systems. Instead, Paul was teaching believers how to faithfully live out the gospel within the realities of the Roman world while bearing witness to the Kingdom of God. The key to understanding this passage is reading it within the larger context of Ephesians 5:21-6:9, framed by two foundational truths: "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5:21) "There is no favoritism with God" (Ephesians 6:9) Paul's concern is not creating a blueprint for social institutions such as marriage, parenting, or slavery. Rather, he is showing believers how to live lives worthy of their calling as adopted children of God, demonstrating the character of Jesus wherever they find themselves. Throughout the message, Pastor Dave highlights Paul's broader vision found in passages like Galatians 3:28, where all people are united in Christ regardless of social status, ethnicity, or gender. Far from defending inequality, Paul continually points believers toward the transforming reality of God's Kingdom. A central theme of the sermon is that Jesus redefines power and leadership. Those in positions of authority are called to use their influence the way Christ did: not for personal gain, but to empower others to become everything God created them to be. At the same time, Paul affirms the dignity and value of those without power, reminding them that they can fully participate in God's mission right where they are. Pastor Dave also challenges a common cultural assumption that our significance depends on status, success, influence, or upward mobility. While ambition is not inherently wrong, God's kingdom work does not begin when we reach a particular position, promotion, or life stage. It begins now. Most of life is lived in ordinary moments: Going to work Answering emails Raising children Caring for family Doing household chores Showing up faithfully day after day The Kingdom of God often advances not through extraordinary achievements, but through ordinary people consistently embodying the love of Jesus in everyday places. Key Takeaways ✅ Context matters when interpreting Scripture. ✅ Paul was addressing real people living within the Roman Empire, not endorsing unjust institutions. ✅ The gospel challenges systems of power by reshaping how people treat one another. ✅ Leadership in God's Kingdom means empowering others, following the example of Jesus. ✅ You do not need a position of authority to participate in God's mission. ✅ Faithfulness in ordinary life is deeply significant to God. ✅ The Kingdom of God takes root when everyday believers reflect Christ's love where they already are. No matter where you find yourself today, God has given you opportunities to reveal the character of Jesus and the love of the Father through your everyday life. #Ephesians #BibleTeaching #PastorDaveBrown #RedeemerChurch #KingdomOfGod #ChristianLiving #Faithfulness #Ephesians6 #LeadershipLikeJesus #OrdinaryFaithfulness #GospelTransformation #SermonPodcast #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist

07-26-2026 Ephesians Series | Week 11 The Mission of Marriage: Mutual Submission and Christlike Love Ephesians 5:21-33 | Pastor Dave Brown In Week 11 of our Ephesians series, Pastor Dave Brown tackles one of the most debated passages in Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33. Rather than reading "wives, submit to your husbands" in isolation, Pastor Dave explores how Paul's teaching must be understood in its full context, beginning with the instruction to "submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5:21). This message challenges common interpretations that have often reduced the passage to questions of authority and hierarchy. By examining the broader flow of Paul's argument, the original Greek text, and the example of Jesus Himself, Pastor Dave shows that the foundation of Christian marriage is not domination, but mutual submission, sacrificial love, and Christlike service. Drawing attention to Paul's greater emphasis on husbands, the sermon explores the call for men to love their wives with the same self-giving, agape love that Christ  demonstrated for the Church. Jesus did not use His power to control others. Instead, He willingly laid down His life so that others could flourish and become everything God created them to be. This week’s message highlights: The importance of reading Ephesians 5 within its larger context What "submit to one another" means for all believers How the Greek text sheds light on Paul's instructions The difference between self-sacrificial agape love and self-centered love Why Christ's relationship with the Church is the model for marriage The biblical meaning of meekness as strength under control How healthy marriages become a witness to the Gospel Ultimately, Pastor Dave reminds us that marriage is more than a personal relationship. It is a living picture of Christ and the Church. Christian marriage is intended to help husbands and wives become more like Jesus while serving as a signpost to the world of God's love, grace, and coming Kingdom. Whether you're married, single, divorced, widowed, or simply seeking to follow Christ more faithfully, this message offers a powerful challenge to live a life worthy of the calling we have received by loving others with the same self-sacrificial love Christ has shown us. Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Series: Ephesians Speaker: Pastor Dave Brown #Ephesians #Ephesians5 #ChristianMarriage #PastorDaveBrown #BibleStudy #ChurchSermon #MutualSubmission #AgapeLove #ChristAndTheChurch #TulsaChurch #Faith #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #Gospel #JesusChrist

07-19-2026 Ephesians 5:1-20 | Pastor Leanne Benton | Reading by Reverend Dr. Terry BellEphesians: Walking in Christ Together This week, Pastor Leanne Benton continues our series through Ephesians with a message titled "Children of Light: Learning to Walk in Love" from Ephesians 5:1-20. The service also features a Scripture reading by Reverend Dr. Terry Bell, a longtime pastor, educator, and member of Redeemer Church. Drawing from Paul's teaching, Leanne reminds us that we are all being formed by something. As God's dearly loved children, we are called to imitate Christ, walk in love, live as children of light, and continually be filled with the Holy Spirit. Rather than focusing on rules or religious performance, this message explores how true spiritual formation happens through identity, community, wisdom, honesty, and God's transforming grace. Join us as we consider an important question: Who are you becoming, and what would it look like to love well today?

07-12-2026 Ephesians Series – Week 9 | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Pastor David Nunn What does it really mean to be holy? In Week 9 of our Ephesians series, Pastor David Nunn explores Ephesians 4:17-32 and challenges the common belief that holiness is achieved by trying harder or following a list of rules. While Paul gives practical instructions for Christian living—telling believers to stop lying, control their anger, avoid stealing, speak words that build others up, and practice kindness and forgiveness—the deeper message is that these behaviors are not the cause of holiness, but the result of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor David walks through Paul's argument in Ephesians, reminding us that throughout the letter, salvation, transformation, and spiritual growth are presented as the work of God's grace, not human effort. Through Christ, believers have been redeemed, adopted into God's family, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to become a new humanity united in love. This message highlights the difference between striving for individual righteousness and participating in God's work of shaping His people into the body of Christ. True spiritual transformation happens as believers live in community, encourage one another, and join the Holy Spirit in building up the church. Key Takeaways: Holiness cannot be achieved—it can only be received. Christian living flows from relationship, not rule-keeping. The church is being formed into the fullness of Christ together. The evidence of spiritual growth is truthfulness, self-control, generosity, encouragement, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you" remains the foundation of Christian life. As followers of Christ, we are called to lean into the work of the Holy Spirit, encourage one another, and help build the church into the full measure of Christ's likeness. Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32