Redeemer Church in Union City, CA

Where do you find God in the midst of war?" That's the provocative question we grapple with on this episode. Join us as we explore the profound effects of war on society, art, and literature, and share our personal tales of war's lasting impact. We tackle both the destructive power and the unexpected inspiration that can be derived from war, presenting a nuanced view of conflict. We...

You're about to embark on a spiritual journey that unravels the mission of the church, guided by the blueprint provided in the book of Acts. From the Great Commission delivered by Jesus to the implementation of this mission by the apostle Paul across numerous towns, we'll draw real-world applications and even find parallels with the four-year journey of the Giants and the recent terminat...

What if the blueprint for being the church, the way Jesus envisioned, is right there in the Acts of the Apostles? This week, we're shedding light on the spirit-driven, gospel-loaded community of love Jesus aims for us to be. We've got an incredible journey through the early church in Jerusalem, outlining the liturgical essentials and how they can inspire us today. We're cracking ope...

Ever wondered what it truly means to be the church that Jesus envisioned? Get ready to unpack the profound significance of Jesus' claim, "You are mine," and its powerful implications for our mission as His Church. We'll be traversing the landscape of Scriptures, specifically the book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke, to gain a fresh perspective on being the Church in alignment wi...

Welcome aboard a transformative journey as we venture into the profound concept of joining Jesus in the harvest. We're inviting you to envision our very own Bay Area, Tri-Cities of Fremont, Union City, Newark, and San Jose as a plentiful harvest. This is a call to arms, a call to gather people from all walks of life, to guide them away from sin and towards placing their faith in Jesus.  As we...

Have you ever stopped to wonder about the depth and breadth of Jesus' calling to gather the harvest? Imagine seeing the world through His compassionate eyes. This episode takes you on that journey, exploring the profound narrative transition in the Gospel of Matthew. We unravel the meaning behind Jesus' call, a call that extends not just to His disciples, but to all His followers, to joi...

Ever wondered about the vital role of the local church and why we need healthy ones? Picture this: a thriving local church in every neighborhood, an inspiring place for Christians to worship, and lead fulfilling, holy lives. Inspired by 1 Timothy 3 and guided by the enlightening teachings of Pastor Bob, we embark on an enthralling discussion about the significance of the church and its impact on o...

Ever wished for a deeper understanding of your divine identity and purpose? Well, you're in the right place! This episode promises a transformative journey through the teachings of Matthew 16:13-21, providing insights into our roles as disciples on God's unstoppable mission. We delve into the depths of Peter's great confession of Jesus as the Messiah and its profound impact on the m...

If you've ever found yourself church hopping or questioning your place within your local church, then this episode is just for you. We embark on a profound exploration of our relationship with the church, dwelling deep into the words of Jesus in Matthew 16, where he assures us of his undying commitment to the establishment of the church. We also shed light on the importance of staying committ...

Pastor Ian McConnell began a new 8 part series titled Making Much of Jesus: Joining God's Unstoppable Mission for the Church.  Preaching from Romans 11:33-36, we see that God's mission is that all He does is for the glory of God.  Since we are created in God's image, our mission is to join God in making much of God.

Pastor Ricky Blaha preached from Hebrews chapter 10. Here we see: 1) Don't Waste Time Chasing Shadows 2) Don't Underestimate The Power and Presence of Jesus 3) Discover and then Rediscover what it is to live in Communion with God and Man

Pastor Ian McConnell preached from Psalm 63.  Here we find the 6 points along the pathway to a satisfed soul. 1) Owning God Personally (v 1.a) 2) Desiring God Desperately (v 1.c) 3) Pursuing God Deliberately (v 1.b) 4) Enjoying God Deeply (v.3,5,11) 5) Celebrating God Worshipfully(v 3,4,5,7) 6) Sharing God Missionally

Pastor Bob Bixby preached from Hebrews chapter 13.  Here we see listening faith has: 1) Leadership 2) Qualified Leadership 3) Unchanging Leadership

Pastor Royce Ruiz preached from Ezra chapter 3.  Here we see the right response to everything is worship.  And the right action in worship is faithful following.

Pastor Ian McConnell preached from Mark 6:6-14  Here we see every Christian is sent on mission by Christ.  Jesus sends His disciples, He sends the ordinary and the weak, and He sends in a community,

Pastor Royce Ruiz preached from Luke 10 on what our role is in church planting

Pastor Bob Bixby preached from John chapter 20 verses 19-31.  His four main points were: 1) The Salutation of peace by Jesus 2) The Spatial principality of Jesus 3) The Special presence of Jesus 4) The Sufficiency of Promise on Jesus

Pastor Royce Ruiz preached from John chapter 17.  Here we see Jesus High Priestly Prayer that he prayed not for the world, but for His Church.  The Church through Christ, glorifies God.

Pastor Ricky Blaha completed the series in Philippians.  Preaching from chapter 4 verses 4:15-22 we see that: 1) Gospel partnership demands confidence in God alone 2) Gospel partnership takes courage 3) Gospel partnership takes commitment 4) Gospel partnership must be Christocentric 

Pastor Bob Bixby continued the series in Philippians.  Preaching from chapter 4 verses 10-14 we see the need to learn contentment.

Pastor Royce Ruiz continued the series in the book of Philippians.  Preaching from chapter 4 verses 1-9 we are admonished to do the hard work of being of the same mind and that we are to help one another with the task.

Pastor James Westbrook, Pastor of Realm Church in Oakland, CA, preached from Ephesians 4 on unity.  It is the Holy Spirit that produces unity and it is our job to protect it.

Pastor Royce Ruiz continues the series in Philippians.  He preached from chapter 3 verses 12-21 where we find that our true citizenship is not earthly, but is in Heaven.  And we must live our lives with that in focus.

Dr. Dave Deets preached this Easter's message from 1 Peter 1 and Ephesians 1.  His three points were: 1) Christ is our living hope through His Resurrection 2) Christ is our living hope through His powerful protection 3) Christ is our living hope through His sovereign salvation 

Redeemer's 2023 Good Friday Service.