Redeemer Missionary Church

2 Corinthians 1:12-22 Takeaway from today's passage: A believer's words and behavior are a reflection of the gospel.

Four Things God taught Paul in this passage (and that Paul in turn teaches the church in Corinth): We can be utterly burdened beyond our strength. Our burdens are to make us rely not on ourselves, but on God. God is our only reliable deliverance -- the ground of our unshakable hope. Prayer is key in all of this.

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Four places to fix your eye on in your afflictions: Fix you eyes on God. Fix your eyes on your Savior. Fix your eyes on your future. Fix your eyes on your brothers and sisters.

Pastor Jason begins this sermon series over 2 Corinthians by going over some background and intro information.

Pastor Matt brings us todays sermon from a passage in Exodus. Principles from this passage: The saved sing because the Lord triumphed gloriously. The saved sing about the wrath of God. The saved sing as a matter of personal devotion. The saved sing unambiguously. The saved sing about the emptiness of idols. The saved sing about trusting God with their future. The saved sing hoping others will join...

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 13-18 Some final words from Paul to this young church & all of us. Do: Pray for the speed and honor of the gospel. Pray for the protection of gospel workers. Direct an obedient heart to God's love and Christ's steadfastness. Don't: Tire of doing what is right. Fellowship with the disobedient. Be unsettled or deceived. God knows we are going to need His grace for the...

Questions from this passage: What is the idleness Paul rebukes? Why might idleness be a particular temptation for God's people? Why is idleness so dangerous to church health? What are Paul's commands regarding persistently idle people? Takeaways: Remember that idleness is dangerous and can spread. Teach your children about the dangers of idleness. Labor and get to work.

Four ways to stand firm in the unsteadiness of life: Be aware of the stages of deception Confrontation Stage Shaken Stage Chilling Stage Delusional Stage Warped Stage Manifest your salvation in holiness and belief Hold fast to God's Word Comfort and establish your hearts in good works and words. Speak good words and do good works - Proverbs 12:25

One of the points of this letter from Paul is to clear up the confusion that the second coming has already happened. Three Lessons from Paul from this passage: The mystery of lawlessness is already at work The full manifistation of lawlessness– now restrained–will be seen just before Christ's second coming. God is in complete control–and when Jesus does appear, he wins quick & easy. A few take...

2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Five Truth's that Paul points out in this passage: The believer's "affliction" is evidence of kingdom worthiness. God's justice someday is the believer's relief today. Jesus is our only savior, but he's not only a savior -- He's a judge. The unbeliever who doesn't obey the gospel will suffer eternal punishment. Every believer is counted worthy (by grace) even while they are...

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Pastor Jason kicks off his new sermon series into the book of 2 Thessalonians this week by jumping into the intro of this letter from Paul and also by giving us more insight and info into the new "baby" church at Thessalonica. He is thankful for the church's faith (it's growing) and their love (it's increasing and growing deeper daily.) The example of this fledgling church sh...

John 3:1-15 Guest speaker Pat Ryan brings us this weeks message. -To often what we think we know keeps us from learning what we need to know. We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.

Pastor Jason continues on his mini summer series about the Christian Virtues by discussing the virtue of Truthfulness. 3 Questions discussed in this sermon: What is truthfulness? Why is truthfulness so important? What makes truthfulness challenging?

Guest Speaker: Todd Habegger Psalm 73 While none of us in the family of God should be lone rangers, everyone in the family of God should be Long Rangers!

Exodus 13:17 - 14:31 Pastor Matt takes us back to the book of Exodus this week and we look and reflect on several sections in this passage: • The Long Road Around • Pursued and Panicked • Into the Sea

Acts 4:1-31 Pastor Jason introduces us to a second Christian virtue this week, boldness. Three Questions we discuss about boldness in this sermon: What is "biblical" boldness? Where is biblical boldness called for? What makes biblical boldness challenging?

2 Corinthians 6:3-7 Pastor Jason starts off his mini summer "series" on the Christian virtues with the virtue of Kindness. Four Questions we discuss about kindness in this sermon: What is the nature of "biblical" kindness? What/who is the source of our kindness? What is the value of kindness? Where is kindness the most important (and hardest) to show?

2 Kings 24:18 -25:30 Pastor Jason concludes our series in 2 Kings. Three truths in the closing events of this book: God is true to His Word. God's judgement cannot be resisted or escaped – it must be accepted God's covenant promises remain on track, even for covenant-breakers.

Pastor Matt brings us a sermon from Exodus 12:43-13:16 What does this passage teach us about living as God's people today? God's people have been saved by a strong hand. God's people remember what has been done for them. God's people acknowledge the ins and outs of the faith. God's people offer their "firsts" back to Him.

2 Kings 23:26-24:17 Things for us to "watch" in this passage: Watch your heart's inclination. Watch the reversals of blessing. Watch the One who reversed the reversal.

2 Kings 23:1-25 What does it look like to love the Lord your God with all of your heart? It looks like the obliteration of all sin. It looks like the honoring of God's Word. It looks like the keeping of His ways.

2 Kings 22:1-20 Happy Easter! He is Risen! Three ways that Jesus is the better king: King Josiah brings salvation by the tearing of his clothes. King Jesus brings salvation by the tearing of his flesh. King Josiah's penitent heart grants a temporary stay for himself. King Jesus' perfect heart grants eternal salvation for anyone. King Josiah repairs the temple and goes to his grave in peace. King J...

2 Kings 21:1-26 Five words that summarize 5 themes in this passage: Evil Judgement Repentance Influence Hope

2 Kings 20:1-21 Three things we must watch: We must watch our hearts, We must watch our faith. We must watch our God.

2 Kings 19:1-37 Four Ways to Seek the Lord: Pursue Prayer Dwell on God's character and attributes. Look to His glory. Trust and obey His Word.