Looking to Jesus, with Brian G. Hedges

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...

Do you know what you need more than anything else? According to God’s word, it’s not more money or better relationships or a great job. Brian Hedges takes us to Psalm 15 to explain that our greatest need is for righteousness. Outline: (2:59) 1. Why do we need it? (Righteousness required) (10:43) 2. What does it look like? (Righteousness described) (19:34) 3. How do we get it? (Righteousness provid...

Scripture often uses metaphors and word pictures to help us understand deeper truth. Psalm 107 has four of them. Join Brian Hedges to explore: (04:22) Picture 1: Rescue for the Wandering (11:22) Picture 2: Freedom for the Captives (15:02) Picture 3: Healing for the Afflicted (19:21) Picture 4: The Stilling of the Storm Sermon transcript and video Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or...

What are you longing for? Brian Hedges reminds us that we all have desires, but only God can satisfy our deepest longings. He takes us to Psalm 84 to explain: (03:48) 1. Desire for God (10:36) 2. The Journey to God (16:08) 3. Communion with God Sermon transcript and video Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

What are you proud of? That’s what you are boasting in. In this episode, Brian Hedges shows us: (5:38) 1. Everyone Boasts in Something (11:34) 2. Boasting in the Cross (33:35) 3. How Does This Change Us? Understand the gospel better Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

A computer’s output is greatly affected by the input. Or, to use Paul's metaphor, what you plant affects the harvest. The same is true in your life. Brian Hedges helps you think through: (5:50) 1. The Environment for Sowing (17:47) 2. The Practices of Sowing (33:14) 3. Reaping the Harvest Understand the gospel better Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

What habits can you develop that will help you grow to be more like Jesus? How can you walk by the Spirit rather than giving in to the desires of the flesh? In this episode, Brian Hedges shows us that life in the Spirit is: (4:26) 1. A Life of Conflict (20:34) 2. A Life of Growth (33:47) 3. A Life Under Grace Understand the gospel better Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

Everyone talks about peace, but ultimate peace is elusive. Brian Hedges takes us to Scripture to answer these questions: (4:34) 1. What is peace, and why do we need it? (9:25) 2. Why is Jesus the Prince of Peace? (19:42) 3. How do we live in the kingdom of peace? Sermon video and transcript Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

What does it mean that our King is called "Everlasting Father"? Brian Hedges explains: (6:38) 1. He is the Eternal One. (8:55) 2. He is our Creator and Redeemer. (11:53) 3. He is our Provider and Protector. (14:42) 4. He is Merciful and Compassionate. (18:09) 5. He Disciplines and Instructs. And Brian asks these application questions: (22:54) A. Have you recognized your deep "father...