Looking to Jesus, with Brian G. Hedges

In this episode, Brian Hedges invites listeners to choose between two paths of life: one flourishing and rooted by streams of water, the other fragile and blown away like chaff—drawing on the vivid imagery of Psalm 1. He then focuses on the spiritual practice of Christian meditation—delighting in God’s instruction and engaging deeply with Scripture day and night. His sermon challenges believers to...

This message calls listeners to respond in faith to the incredible gift of God’s love and to live in humble service and generous devotion. Pastor Brian guides us through four ways of understanding the incarnation of Christ: (4:14) 1. The Word Became Flesh (10:35) 2. The Son Became a Servant (16:31) 3. The Rich Became Poor (20:36) 4. The Sinless Became the Sin Bearer Read the transcript of this ser...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 10 —  The Weapon of “All-Prayer” In this episode, Brian Hedges explores how prayer functions as the ultimate weapon in spiritual battle, drawing deeply from Ephesians 6:10-20 in the concluding message of the series “Dressing for Battle.” Discover how prayer isn’t just an optional discipline but a vital response to spiritua...

Podcast Description: Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 9 — Take the Sword of the Spirit In “Take the Sword of the Spirit,” Brian Hedges examines the image of Scripture as both an offensive and defensive weapon in spiritual warfare, grounded in Ephesians 6:10–20. He teaches how the word of God is uniquely “the sword of the Spirit” — forged by the Holy Spiri...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 8 — "Take Up the Helmet of Salvation" In this sermon, Pastor Brian Hedges unpacks the metaphor of the helmet of salvation — what it is, why we need it, and how it shapes our mindset and hope as believers. He emphasizes salvation in its past, present, and future tenses, showing how the hope of future salvation gua...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 7 — Take Up the Shield of Faith In this sermon, Brian G. Hedges emphasizes how faith both protects Christians from spiritual attack and identifies them in battle. He outlines what faith is (involving mind, heart, and will), how it defends against things like fear, doubt, and despair, and he gives practical ways believers c...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 6 — Put on the Gospel Shoes Brian Hedges unfolds the metaphor of the “gospel shoes” drawn from Ephesians 6, showing how being justified by faith grants us peace with God—transforming us from enemies into friends and children of God—which equips believers for evangelism, endurance, and spiritual readiness. He emphasizes tha...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith  Episode 5 — Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness Brian Hedges emphasizes that the breastplate signifies practical, Spirit-empowered holiness —not self-righteousness but pursuing godly living rooted in the imputed righteousness of Christ. He explains that while justification (positional righteousness) forms the foundation, the...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 4 — Put On the Belt of Truth Brian Hedges explores Ephesians 6:14, where Paul urges believers to “stand… having fastened on the belt of truth.” He unpacks the metaphor, illustrating how the “belt of truth” refers to girding up the loins of one’s mind with God’s word — serving as the foundational garment that enables spirit...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 3 — The Christian in Complete Armor God’s word equips the believer for battle. Brian Hedges relates five key aspects of the armor of God. (4:01) 1. The Armor Is Essential (9:22) 2. The Armor Is God’s Armor (13:58) 3. The Armor Is Gospel Armor (19:01) 4. The Armor Is Complete (24:02) 5. The Armor Must Be Put On Read the tra...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith Episode 2 — Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices The devil is real, and he’s scheming to deceive you. How can you resist him? Brian Hedges shows you: (4:36) 1. The Reality of the Devil (11:14) 2. The Strategies of the Devil (23:04) 3. The Defeat of the Devil Read the transcript of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith  Episode 1 — The Christian Warfare Pastor Brian Hedges opens Ephesians 6:10-20 to remind us: (6:44) 1. We Are Fighting in an Ongoing War (15:23) 2. We Have an Evil and Malicious Enemy (23:17) 3. Christ Has Shown Us the Way to Victory Read the transcript of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or commen...

“There’s a universal longing we all have, whether we’re Christian or non-Christian. If you’re a human being, you have this longing. There are two ways of trying to fulfill this longing: the way of self and the way of Jesus.” ~ Brian Hedges (5:00) 1. The Universal Longing (12:36) 2. The Way of Self (24:24) 3. The Way of Jesus Read the transcript of this sermon here . Watch the video of this sermon...

The reason you can’t just “follow your heart” is that you have a war going on inside you. Conflicting desires. Brian Hedges helps you understand: (10:02) 1. The Division of the Self  (19:04) 2. The Reason for This Division  (26:15) 3. The Freedom the Gospel Brings  Read the transcript of this sermon here . Watch the video of this sermon here . Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or com...

You say you’re a Christian, but is Jesus at the center of your thoughts, affections, ambitions, and desires? Brian Hedges encourages you to: (10:06) 1. Set Your Mind on the Person and Work of Christ  (16:32) 2. Put on the Character of Christ  (20:23) 3. Be Faithful to the Body of Christ (27:55) 4. Be Filled with the Word of Christ  (35:04) 5. Live for the Name of Christ Read the transcript of this...

When you travel internationally, your passport is the main proof of who you are and which country you belong to. Brian Hedges draws an analogy to show that, if you’re a Christian, your spiritual passport is your identity in Christ. He takes you to Ephesians 1 to show you: (9:40) 1. You are chosen in Christ. (17:38) 2. You are adopted in Christ. (23:17) 3. You are forgiven in Christ. (29:57) 4. You...

Podcast Description: When you meet Jesus personally, your whole identity is re-centered. It transforms you. That’s what happened to Saul of Tarsus. In this message, see: (8:04) 1. Identity before Christ (14:52) 2. A Transforming Encounter with Christ (33:17) 3. New Identity in Christ Read the transcript of this sermon here. Watch the video of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with...

Everyone longs to be noticed. Known. Cared about. Be comforted and challenged as Brian Hedges shares these powerful principles from Psalm 139: (7:25) 1. God Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself (13:56) 2. You Cannot Hide Yourself from God (23:06) 3. You Are Uniquely Created by God (31:30) 4. God Loves You with an Immeasurable, Covenantal, Saving Love Read the transcript of this sermon here. Wat...

The crisis of identity we face is, at its core, an issue of misplaced worship. Brian Hedges shows us (9:56) 1. What Idolatry Is (21:01) 2. How Idols Shape Identity (30:32) 3. How the Gospel Frees Us from Idols Read the transcript of this sermon here. Watch the video of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

It’s common to hear messages like “You do you” or “Be true to yourself” or “Just follow your heart.” Brian Hedges sees them as symptoms of an underlying confusion about who we are and why we exist. In this episode, he explains: (5:01) 1. The Nature of Identity (10:23) 2. The Crisis of Identity (29:07) 3. The Biblical Basis for Identity Read the transcript of this sermon here. Watch the video of th...

If you have doubts either that the resurrection occurred or that it matters, Brian Hedges offers two lines of reasoning: (1:51) 1. The Evidence for the Resurrection (16:27) 2. The Significance of the Resurrection Read the transcript of this sermon here. Watch the video of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

Jesus showed what a radically different kind of king he is by dying in the place of his people. In this message, Brian Hedges helps us understand: (6:46)  1. The Scandal of the Cross (11:54) 2. The Meaning of the Cross (21:33) 3. The Power of the Cross Read the transcript of this sermon here. Watch the video of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

The triumphal entry had a lot more to it than just a crowd of people putting palm branches on the ground for Jesus. Brian Hedges helps us see: (5:40) 1. The Uniqueness of the King (19:01) 2. The Agenda of the King (30:34) 3. The Followers of the King Read the transcript of this sermon here. Watch the video of this sermon here. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

Have you ever asked God for wisdom and guidance in a given situation? Psalm 25 is just that kind of prayer. Brian Hedges gives us five things to do from this psalm: (6:53) 1. Fear the Lord (13:05) 2. Learn His Truth (19:28) 3. Obey His Commands (23:04) 4. Ask for His Mercy (28:50) 5. Wait for His Help Sermon video and transcript Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

What burdens you? What causes you confusion, even anger? Pastor Brian Hedges takes you to Psalm 55, where King David describes, expresses, and addresses: (6:41) 1. The Storm of Emotion (11:47) 2. The Desire to Escape (17:10) 3. The Rhetoric of Outrage (24:21) 4. The Discipline of Prayer (27:27) 5. The God Who Hears Read the sermon transcript here. Watch the sermon video here. Visit the Redeemer Ch...