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Deep within every one of us is a longing for a home we've never seen, a place where we truly belong. In Ephesians 2:19–22, Paul reveals that through Jesus Christ, we are no longer strangers and outsiders, but citizens of heaven, members of God's family, and the very dwelling place of God. In this sermon, we trace God's plan from Eden to the church and discover how Jesus was cast out so that we could finally be welcomed home. Redeemer City Church is a church in Surrey, Canada. We exist to love God, love People, and make disciples of Jesus. If you found this video helpful, subscribe to our channel and find out more about Christ City Church on our website. https://www.redeemercitychurch.ca/

In Ephesians 2:11–18, Paul reveals how Jesus breaks down the walls of hostility that divide us and makes us one people through his death on the cross. By fulfilling the law and reconciling us to God, Christ creates a new humanity whose shared identity in him is stronger than anything that separates us. Discover how the grace and peace we've received in Christ frees us from pride, transforms our relationships, and empowers us to love those who are different from us.

The story of the Bible can be summarized in two words: “But God.” In Ephesians 2:1–10, we discover that although we were spiritually dead, enslaved to sin, and unable to save ourselves, God intervened in mercy and love to make us alive with Christ by grace. This undeserved grace not only saves us but frees us from living for ourselves so that we can live for the good of others.

When life doesn't get easier, what do we need most? In Ephesians 1:15–23, Paul prays not primarily for changed circumstances, but for Christians to truly understand what God has already given them in Christ: a certain hope, the joy of being God's treasured inheritance, and the immeasurable power that raised Jesus from the dead. This sermon explores how God opens the eyes of our hearts to these incredible realities through prayer and life together in the church.

Why does God do everything for his own glory, and is that selfish? In Ephesians 1:3–14, we discover that God alone is worthy of all praise and that his commitment to his own glory is actually the guarantee of our greatest and everlasting joy. Because God sovereignly accomplishes his purposes and has secured our inheritance through the Holy Spirit, we can pursue our deepest happiness in him, persevere through hardship, and live for the praise of his glory.

Why do we experience a sense of homesickness even when life seems to be going well? In Ephesians 1:7–10, Paul shows us that Jesus has come not only to forgive our sins but to free us from the things that enslave us—and that God's ultimate plan is to unite all things in heaven and on earth in Christ. Until that final homecoming, the church is called to give the world a glimpse of what life will look like when Jesus makes all things new.

What does it mean to truly belong to God? In Ephesians 1:3–6, Paul shows us that Christians are chosen by God’s grace, adopted as His children, and united with Christ in a relationship marked by security, access, and love. Because our salvation begins and ends with God’s grace, we can live with confidence, praise Him freely, and rest in the assurance that we are His.

Paul opens Ephesians by giving Christians a new way to see reality: even when the world looks like ruins, God has restored, is restoring, and will restore all things in Jesus. Through Paul’s transformed life, the surprising presence of “saints in Ephesus,” and the unity of the church, we see evidence that God’s restoration has already begun. When life makes us wonder whether God is really at work, Ephesians invites us to look again—to Christ, his resurrection, and the church he is building.

As Redeemer City celebrates three years and recommits to its mission to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus, we’re reminded that this mission cannot be sustained by willpower—it must be fueled by the gospel. From 1 Corinthians 1:26–31, we see the reversal of the gospel, where God chooses the weak and overlooked; the riches of the gospel, where everything Christ has accomplished becomes ours in Him; and the response of the gospel, where our confidence shifts from ourselves to Jesus. Whatever we face—success or failure, strength or weakness—the invitation is the same: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

In Acts 17, Paul’s encounter with the idols and philosophers of Athens shows us that genuine Christian faith can never remain merely private. A heart captivated by the glory of God will move us toward the people around us—into our workplaces, neighbourhoods, friendships, and everyday “marketplaces”—with the good news of Jesus. We don’t need a perfect presentation; we need confidence in the gospel of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, trusting God to use it to save.

Our identities are often built around roles, relationships, achievements, or communities—but all of these eventually change. Through the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16, we see how Israel’s repeated sacrifices pointed forward to Jesus, whose sacrifice provides complete and permanent atonement for everyone who is in Christ. This new identity gives us an immediate standing before God, a secure foundation that cannot be lost, and a lifelong call to become more like Jesus.

Lost and Found - Josh Del Begio  In Luke chapter 15 verses 1-7, Jesus welcomes the very people whom the religious leaders believe he should reject, revealing that Christianity is not for those who think they are good enough, but for those who know they need saving. Through the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus shows how passionately he pursues the lost, carries them home, and celebrates their repentance. In contrast to the grumbling joy of pride, the grace of God invites us to stop comparing ourselves with others and rest in the love of our Saviour.

The Cost of Following Jesus - Daniel Golin In Luke 14 25–35, Jesus turns to the crowds and makes clear that following him is not a casual addition to life but a whole-life allegiance that places him above family, self, possessions, and every competing source of security. The sermon explains Jesus’ difficult commands to “hate” one’s family comparatively, bear one’s cross through costly and progressive obedience, and count the cost before claiming discipleship. Its central hope is that Jesus hides no fine print, has already paid the greatest cost, and is worth following because his grace, resurrection life, and presence outweigh what his disciples surrender.

Pull Up Another Chair - Daniel Golin In Luke 14 12–24, Jesus shows us that ordinary meals can offer a powerful glimpse of God’s kingdom. Biblical hospitality rewards us through God’s generosity, satisfies our deepest longings, and reflects the grace with which God welcomed us. Because there is still room at His table, we are called to pull up another chair and welcome those who cannot repay us.

Pride Reaches for the Crown - Daniel Golin In Luke 14 1–11, Jesus exposes how the quiet pursuit of status—even something as ordinary as choosing a seat—reveals the peril of pride. The sermon traces how pride steals joy, fuels comparison, resists correction, hides itself, and gives rise to other sins, while showing why neither indifference to honor nor mere religiosity can create true humility. True humility grows through grace: God, the host, gives honor rather than it being seized, and Christ takes the lowest place so sinners can be welcomed as friends and follow him downward in love.