Brian G. Hedges - Redeemer Church, Niles, Michigan, USA
Looking to Jesus, with Brian G. Hedges
“Looking to Jesus” features the preaching ministry of Brian G. Hedges, lead pastor at Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan. Brian’s sermons are focused on the Christ-centered exposition and application of the Scriptures. His aim in preaching is to be “true to the text, true to the gospel, and true to life.” New episodes are released every week or two. Brian and his wife, Holly, have been married since 1996 and have four children. Brian is the author of Christ Formed in You; Christ All Sufficient; The Story of His Glory; Watchfulness: Recovering a Lost Spiritual Discipline, and other books. He en...
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Brian G. Hedges - Redeemer Church, Niles, Michigan, USA
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Oct 21, 2026
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A Portrait of Righteousness (Psalm 15) 19.02.2025 30:04
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...
Four Pictures of Sin & Salvation (Psalm 107) 12.02.2025 31:00
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...
The Journey of Desire (Psalm 84) 05.02.2025 29:48
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.
Boasting Only in the Cross (Galatians 6:11-18) 22.01.2025 42:48
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.
Sowing to the Spirit (Galatians 6:1-10) 08.01.2025 44:11
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.
Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26) 27.12.2024 45:34
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.
He Shall be Called - Prince of Peace 18.12.2024 34:45
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.
He Shall be Called - Everlasting Father 11.12.2024 33:22
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...
He Shall be Called - Mighty God 04.12.2024 38:46
You and I have an innate desire to be rescued by a Champion who fights for us. See why Jesus is that Champion, as you consider: (6:42) 1. Our King is the Divine Warrior (15:22) 2. The Divine Warrior Comes to Rescue Us from Darkness (28:03) 3. The Divine Warrior Rescues Us from Darkness through Self-Sacrifice Sermon video and transcript Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.
He Shall be Called - Wonderful Counselor 27.11.2024 34:26
Isaiah 9:6 is a well-known verse, due in part to George Frideric Handel’s oratorio The Messiah . In this episode, Pastor Brian Heges helps us see: (7:13) 1. The Wonder of the Messiah (14:05) 2. The Wisdom of the Messiah, and (21:41) 3. The Weakness of the Messiah Song used: Messiah, HVW 56: No. 12, For Unto Us a Child is Born; London Phiharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Walter Su...
Freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:1-15) 13.11.2024 44:19
The Apostle Paul shows us that our freedom in Christ means we have: (5:45) 1. Freedom from the Law (15:16) 2. Freedom in the Spirit (28:06) 3. Freedom to Love Brian Hedges explains. Sermon transcript here Redeemer church website Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.
A Tale of Two Sons (Galatians 4:21-5:1) 06.11.2024 33:54
The Apostle Paul uses two sons as an allegory. Brian Hedges helps us see: (4:21) 1. The Issue (11:27) 2. The Argument (20:46) 3. The Application Sermon transcript here Redeemer church website Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.
The Formation of a True Christian (Galatians 4:8-20) 30.10.2024 39:20
God’s goal for believers is to make them like Jesus. That doesn’t happen instantaneously. Brian Hedges shows us five ingredients of spiritual formation found in Galatians 4:8-20. If we’re to grow, we must: (6:08) 1. Hear and receive the gospel. (10:30) 2. Develop a deep relationship with God. (17:09) 3. Build loving, truth-telling friendships. (25:30) 4. Resist all deviations from truth. (29:39)...
Sons or Slaves? (Galatians 4:1-11) 23.10.2024 42:23
Do you think of God primarily as your loving Father or more as a powerful ruler who needs to be obeyed—or else? Brian Hedges helps us adjust our perspective by considering: (5:41) 1. What We Were: Slaves (Gal 4:1-3) (16:03) 2. What God Did (Gal 4:4-6), and (29:08) 3. What We Now Are: Sons and Heirs (Gal 4:7-11) Contact Redeemer Church (scroll down) Redeemer Church website Contact Pasto...
Union with Christ (Galatians 3:26-29) 09.10.2024 47:18
What does it mean to be “in Christ?” Pastor Brian Hedges answers three questions from Galatians 3:26-29. (4:35) 1. What is union with Christ? (13:26) 2. Why is it important? (30:14) 3. How do we get it? Links: What is the gospel? Transcript for this sermon Contact Redeemer Church Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.
The Law and the Promise (Galatians 3:15-25) 25.09.2024 43:56
Have you ever wondered why the existence of a rule causes something in you to want to break it? Brian Hedges explains that phenomenon as he explores three important themes from Scripture found in this passage: (8:06) 1. The Promise (Abraham) (17:30) 2. The Law (Moses) (34:24) 3. Faith (Christ) Transcript for this sermon Redeemer Church website Contact Redeemer Church (scroll down to "Contact...
Redeemed from the Curse of the Law (Galatians 3:6-14) 11.09.2024 43:15
Brian G. Hedges explains what it means to you that, on the cross, Jesus Christ took on himself your curse. (0:00) Intro, passage, and outline (8:03) 1. The Curse of the Law (16:18) 2. Redemption from the Curse (24:43) 3. The Blessings of Redemption Song Credit: I Will Sing of My Redeemer, Richard Jensen, My Soul Waits ℗ 2015 Richard Jensen Redeemer Church Contact Redeemer Church Contact Pastor Bri...
Christian Beginnings (Galatians 3:1-5) 28.08.2024 41:38
Have you ever suffered from spiritual amnesia? Sometimes we forget who we are in relation to who God is and what he’s done for us. Brian Hedges says that’s not a great place to be! It leads to a life of trying harder and harder without getting any closer to God. The solution lies in doing what the Apostle Paul encouraged the Galatians to do in this passage. Pastor Brian shows us: (4:43) 1. A Rebuk...
Justified By Faith In Christ (Galatians 2:15-21) 14.08.2024 48:39
How can sinful human beings be made right with our holy God? Brian Hedges explains the central theme of Paul’s letter to the Galatians—justification by faith. He points out: (5:39) 1. Justification—That We Need It (17:01) 2. Justification—How to Get It (26:47) 3. Justification—Why It Matters Song credit: I Boast No More, Caedmon’s Call, In the Company of Angels — A Call to Worship ℗ 2001 Essential...
Gospel Commitments (Galatians 2:1-14) 31.07.2024 48:42
When it comes to what you believe, some things are worth taking a stand over, and other things can be overlooked. How do you know the difference? Brian Hedges explains Paul’s approach and encourages us to: (11:48) 1. Unite in Gospel Fellowship (25:45) 2. Fight for Gospel Freedom (36:29) 3. Walk in Gospel Truth Redeemer Church website Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.
Called By His Grace (Galatians 1:11-24) 17.07.2024 39:51
Description: There’s something everyone needs. It's God’s grace—both to bring us into right standing with him, and to transform our lives. Paul understood this truth. In this episode, Brian Hedges shows us: (8:25) 1. Paul the Persecutor: Grace Needed (16:57) 2. Paul the Convert: Grace Received (25:56) 3. Paul the Apostle: Grace Proclaimed Redeemer Church website Contact Pastor Brian with ques...
No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:6-12) 03.07.2024 41:51
Brian Hedges helps you see what made the Apostle Paul so angry, and why he used such strong language in his letter to the churches in Galatia. (0:00) Intro, Passage, and Outline (6:15) 1. The Nature of the Gospel (11:28) 2. The Distortion of the Gospel (24:38) 3. The Implications of the Gospel Season 5: Galatians: The One and Only Gospel Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.
The Divine Rescue (Galatians 1:1-5) 19.06.2024 40:01
Introduction to Galatians Brian G. Hedges helps us understand: (14:26) 1. Our Need for Rescue (23:30) 2. How Christ Rescues Us (31:11) 3. The Reason for His Rescue This episode includes a portion of this song: Title: Rescuer (Good News) Artist: Rend Collective Album: Good News ; Sparrow Records; ℗ 2018 Rend Family Records, under exclusive license to Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc. Redeemer Chu...
Blessed Are the Forgiven (Psalm 32) 05.06.2024 37:05
King David recognized his greatest need. It’s yours, too. Brian Hedges takes you to Psalm 32 to discover: (5:44) 1. The Problem of Sin (12:35) 2. The Practice of Confession (17:11) 3. The Blessings of Restoration This episode features portions of these songs: Title: O For a Closer Walk With God Artist: Stuart Townend Album: Creation Sings ℗ 2009 Integrity Music Title: It Is Well with My Soul Art...
Seven Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (Psalm 63) 22.05.2024 37:15
Season 4 (Psalms for Times of Trouble), Episode 6. In this message from Psalm 63, Pastor Brian Hedges asks these diagnostic questions: (4:38) 1. Do you prioritize God? (8:33) 2. Do you desire God? (12:52) 3. Do you worship God? (17:30) 4. Do you enjoy God? (21:48) 5. Do you think about God? (28:02) 6. Do you pursue God? (30:21) 7. Do you trust God? Watch this sermon here Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor...
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