Looking to Jesus, with Brian G. Hedges

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.

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...

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.

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.

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)...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Why does God allow suffering? Pastor Brian G. Hedges says the answer is nuanced. But Scripture’s explanation includes Jesus’ suffering on the cross. In this look at Psalm 22, Brian shows us: (6:09) 1. Jesus suffers with us. (14:22) 2. Jesus suffers for us. (19:58) 3. Jesus leads us in worship. Redeemer.ch Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

If you've ever felt like God abandoned you, guess what? So did David! Brian Hedges shows us the movement found in Psalm 13: (5:20) 1. The Questions of Lament (15:23) 2. The Pleas of Faith (24:20) 3. The Song of Praise Watch this sermon. Redeemer Church Contact us with feedback on this podcast. Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

Sometimes we think and behave like "practical atheists," as if there were no God. In contrast, Pastor Brian Hedges shows us these four truths from Psalm 131. (5:03)    1. Contentment Begins With Humility (10:09) 2. Contentment is a Learned Skill (16:30) 3. Contentment is Pictured as a Weaned Child (21:20) 4. Contentment is Full of Hope Watch this sermon video here. Redeemer Church Websit...

Stress is a normal part of life in our fallen world. Thankfully, God’s word offers hope for the distressed, in Psalms 42 and 43. Brian Hedges turns there to show us: ( 04:17) 1. The Symptoms of Stress  ( 06:20)       - The picture of being burdened ( 07:12)        - The picture of being in turmoil ( 08:21)        - The picture of drowning ( 10:16) 2. The Diagnosis of Stress ( 10:38)        - Circu...

The fears you face are tiny compared to God. Be comforted as you remember these reasons not to fear , from Psalm 46: (4:23) God’s Protection (9:30) God’s Providence (16:09) God’s Presence How we should respond: (21:22) Behold the works of God (23:50) Be still and know that he is God Redeemer Church website Link to this sermon transcript Contact Pastor Brian with questions or comments.

Your faith, indeed all of Christianity, stands or falls on whether or not Jesus of Nazareth is alive. In this powerful message from Luke 24, Brian Hedges shows us: (5:26) 1. Claims About the Resurrection (11:34) 2. The Evidence for the Resurrection (21:07) 3. Belief in the Resurrection (30:38) 4. The Implications of the Resurrection  Watch this sermon here. (sermon starts at 27:18 in the video) Le...

Nobody could have guessed what kind of king Jesus would prove to be. In this message from Good Friday 2023, Brian Hedges explains Luke 23:27-46 and helps us see how to apply these truths to our own lives. Outline: (4:29)   1. The King Who Warns That He Might Save (Luke 23:27-31) (13:01) 2. The King Who Prays for His Enemies (Luke 23:32-34) (22:46) 3. The King Who Welcomes Sinners into His Kingdom...

When you're on a mission, you need motivation, you need a team, and you need the right perspective. In this episode Brian Hedges explains (1) the Ambition (the honor of Christ), (2) the Partnership (the body of Christ), and (3) the Mindset (the mind of Christ) exhibited by the Apostle Paul in the epistle to the Philippians. Redeemer Church website: www. Redeemer.ch Song used: "May the Mi...