Royal Redeemer Sermons

As Christians, God uniquely invites each of us to partner with Him in the building of His kingdom. He calls us to discover what can happen when we use our abilities and gifts to serve our community; how our collective testimony can make an impact in the lives of those around us; and how, by sharing our God-given resources, we can be a blessing to others, advancing God's reign on earth. Join us...

To succeed in a particular sport or job, you need the right equipment. As we conclude our series on the book of Ephesians, we will look at Paul's description of the equipment needed by a Roman soldier back then, and the importance for us, as Christians, to daily put on "The Armor of the Almighty" today. Through the power of God, we can be victorious in facing and defeating the attack...

The world can harden our hearts, tempt us into compromise, and weaken our faith. The ancient church at Ephesus was dealing with these problems too. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter of help and hope to these precious souls to encourage, comfort and correct them. Join us as Pastor Mark continues in our sermon series on the book of Ephesians with a message titled, "Faithful & Fruitful".

What word would you use to describe your relationship with God? Saved? Rescued? Redeemed? The Apostle Paul uses a different word. He says we're Called. Pastor Mark continues our sermon series in Ephesians with a message from the third chapter titled, "Called, Connected, and Christ - Centered."

Life can be very complicated at times! To survive life's problems and difficulties on our own seems hopeless. The good news is that the Holy Spirit gives us an inner strength to trust in God's love for us, so that He can accomplish much more than we can ever imagine. He does that because we are empowered beyond our wildest dreams as we are filled with God's presence in our lives. Join...

As we work through the book of Ephesians, we discover in chapter 3 how God's grace offers us a meaningful place in His grand design. With His love and strength at work in us, even ordinary moments can become opportunities to welcome, encourage, and care for others in Jesus' name.

Some barriers are made of stone, concrete, or even barbed wire. Others, however, can be made from suspicion, pride and fear. As we continue to work through the book of Ephesians, we will learn about the barriers that stood between God and all mankind, and between people. Thankfully, Christ has broken down those walls and, as His children today, God calls us to live at peace with others, refusing t...

Sin separates people from God. There is nothing we can do to make this right. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to live the perfect life we cannot live and to pay for our sins on the cross. His rescue plan gives us life, direction for life, and the call to do the work He has prepared for us. Joins us as Pastor Mark continues our sermon series on Ephesians, as he preaches from the foundational 2nd chapt...

Have you ever met someone, and they ask you to tell them a little about yourself? Did you talk about family, where you work or go to school, or maybe what your dog's name is? How long did it take until you eventually talked about your identity as a Christian, as a child of God? Join us as Pastor Dave uses Ephesians 1:15-23 to remind us that our identity isn't found in things, but is found...

We have been adopted into a new identity. It began with Jesus' sacrifice, offering complete forgiveness when we were unable to help ourselves. And, instead of leaving us empty, our generous Creator lavishes the ultimate goodness upon us from His infinite riches. Join us as we start our new sermon series, "Ephesians, All Because of Jesus." This is our nine-week study on the book of Ep...

This Sunday we combine the 9th and 10th Commandments and look at God's call to avoid all forms of coveting. Our attempt to achieve true, lasting happiness can easily spin out of control, becoming unhealthy, intense and even illegal. Thankfully, true happiness can be found in learning how to be content. As we conclude our series, we will discover how to not only appreciate and enjoy all that Go...

Have you ever wondered what God thinks of the words you use? The 8th Commandment talks about not bearing false testimony. Does that only apply when you are in a court of law? No, God forbids us to tell lies, betray, and slander our neighbor. He says that we are to always defend their reputation and speak well of them. That all makes sense, but what about "little white lies", exaggeration...

The Seventh Commandment means a lot more than, "Don't take what is not yours." Join us as Pastor Mark preaches on the call to work, share, give, and bless as we continue our summer sermon series, "Written in Stone".

God created us and understands us better than we understand ourselves. That's why He gave us the Ten Commandments: not to hurt us, but to help us; not to punish us, but to protect us. Join us as we learn several guidelines to help us honor the 6th Commandment and, as His children, pursue and maintain purity in every area of our lives.

Martin Luther, in his Small Catechism writes, "God creates, preserves, and protects our life. He is caring and compassionate toward all He has made, and He calls us to be so also." Join us as Pastor Mark continues our summer series on the Ten Commandments, a as he preaches on the 5th Commandment, "you shall not murder."

As we continue our series, "Written in Stone," we will see how the Commandments shift our focus from loving God to loving others. In the Fourth Commandment, God begins this new focus by calling us to give respect and honor to every form of authroity He has established. Join us as we look specifically at our parents and consider how we are called to honor and respect them as though we wer...

The Third Commandment reads, "Remember the Sabbath by keeping it holy." Does it mean that we simply relax and do nothing? Or is it a day of service? And does it have to be on a Sunday...or a Saturday? Join us as we continue our summer sermon series, "Written in Stone", as Pastor Mark preaches on the Third Commandment.

Everybody has a name and names are important. A person's name can represent their reputation, their character, as well as their authority. For those same reasons, we are commanded to take God's name very seriously and not misuse it. As we continue our series, "Written in Stone", we will look at the need to treat God's holy name with awe and reverence instead of using it thoug...

Out of love for us, God gave us the Ten Commandments. They are the foundation to healthy, God-centered ways to live as His children. It is true that there are many named gods that people uselessly worship. So, God begins the Ten Commandments by establishing the fact that we are to worship Him above all things. That makes sense, but Luther reminds us that, "whatever you confide in, that is you...

God's moral law, known as the Ten Commandments, offers us the guidance and stability our hearts need. As we explore these truths that are "Written in Stone" throughout this new sermon series, we rejoice that they provide absolute clarity, enduring hope, and a steady roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern life. We often view the Ten Commandments as a rigid list of ancient r...

Our ability to trust another person is based on how much we know them. Of course, to know them, we need to have a relationship with them. The Holy Spirit empowers us to know God and enjoy a relationship with Him through faith. This relationship is strengthened by the many promises made within His Word - promises that we can trust Him to keep. As we continue in our series "No one Greater"...

God promises to give us provision, guidance, encouragement, strength, and wisdom. He also promises His protection during life's storms. Join us as Pastor Mark kicks off our next sermon series titled, "No One Greater", as we look to Psalm 121 and explore God's protection.

Relationships are complicated and, because of sin, can become damaged creating a wedge between two individuals. As we wrap up our series, "The High Road", we will once again look at God's Word to learn how to reconcile relationships that maybe in conflict. Join us as we discover and apply key characteristics of God's wisdom, we will be reminded of the importance of taking the hig...

When people are unkind or cruel to us, we can respond with a bitter reply. God encourages a better way. It comes from replacing a root of bitterness with a root of love, strength and victory. Join us as we continue our sermon series "The High Road", as Pastor Mark preaches on bridling a bitter reply.

God's Word offers practical insight to help you maintain your integrity when others choose a more destructive path. In the new series, "The High Road", you'll discover how to guard your hearts and reflect Christ-like character when the people around you take the low road. Join us as we learn the importance of barricading your anger when people are difficult or irritating, allowin...