Redeemer Church Podcast

Message Notes Being “in prison” can occur unjustly. Being “in prison” reveals God’s faithfulness. Being “in prison” can reveal our faith response. Scripture Genesis 39-41:40; Luke 7:2-10; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; b2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 11; 1 Peter 1:8-9 Support the show

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of...

Message Notes Being “in the pit” has various timing and causes. Being “in the pit” can trigger loneliness. Being “in the pit” is a place where God is present. Scripture Genesis 37; Psalm 40; Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 20:21, 28:20; John 1:5; Romans 2:11; James 2:1  Support the show

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of...

Message Notes Paul learned that Jesus-shaped discipleship is not just the transfer of information, but the sharing of life together. Spiritual selflessness flows from a heart transformed from the inside out. " So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— even as I try to please everyo...

Message Notes Our relationship to Christ is what unifies the church The basis for unity in the church is the attitude of selflessness, which is the mind of Christ. The cross was thought to be the place of ultimate humility and defeat and Jesus turned it into the place of ultimate victory and unity We need to see our differences as a blessing if we are going to live out God’s call for us to make di...

Message Notes Some people are good at PUSHING. A Barnabas is one who PROPELS.  The bedrock of Barnabas was his ability to ENCOURAGE. – The bedrock of THIS church must be that we ENCOURAGE one another. Become a Barnabas: 1. Pray 2. Be Positive 3. Be Persistent  Scripture Acts 9: 1-31, Acts 11: 19-30 Support the show

Message Notes Clearest indicator of success: showing up. The Bible is a gift. How do I read my Bible? 1.      Daily Practice 2.      Press On 3.      Lean on the Holy Spirit When we Read Our Bibles: ·         We meet Jesus ·         Our lives are transformed Scripture Luke 9:23-25; Philippians 3:7-14; 1 Corinthians 2:9-12; John 17:14-18; Psalm 119 Support the show

Message Notes All of the Bible points to Jesus. How well do you know Jesus? Not Very Well: Read Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Fairly Well: Read Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians Very Well: Read Old Testament Books like Genesis, 1 Samuel, Ruth, Jonah Scripture Luke 24:13-27; Colossians 1:19, 2:9 Support the show

Message Notes When you read your Bible, you come to know the character of God. When you read the Bible, you are equipped for everyday life. When you read the Bible, you grow in Christlikeness. When you read your Bible, you are hope filled. Scripture Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 119; Matthew 4:1-4; Romans 5:8, 8:35-37, 15:4; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22-2...

Message Notes The purpose of the Bible is so that you can know JESUS. All the characters in the Bible tell the story of JESUS. The GENIUS of the Bible is that the characters help to find your JESUS story. Find your JESUS story in the Bible. 1.      Your FAITH 2.      Your SAVIOR 3.      Your LIFE Scripture John 5:39; John 20:24-31; John 1:19-34; John 3:16; Psalm 19; John 21:25; Genesis 3:14-15; Ge...

Message Notes God's breath makes things alive God's breath works through humans. The Bible is a partnership between God and humans. God's word is true, but true does not mean always literal. Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:15-16, Genesis 2:7, Ezekiel 37:10  Support the show

If you wish you read your Bible more, what won’t help is more information about the Bible. What you need is a compelling reason WHY reading your bible matters to you. In todays message, Brian will help you find your why. FOLLOW Redeemer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeemermn_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redeemermn ​​​ Website: https://www.redeemermn.org/ ​​​ Support the show

Message Notes “The spiritual disciplines are the product of a synergy between divine and human initiative, and they serve us as means of grace insofar as they bring our personalities under the lordship of Christ and the control of the Spirit.” When we invest in our spiritual disciplines, we become more like Christ! Four Pillars of a Spiritual Foundation 1.      Meditation and Solitude 2.      Pray...

Merry Christmas from Redeemer! Pastor Jason DeShaw gave this heartfelt message at each of our multiple Christmas Eve services. Enjoy! Support the show

Message notes A beautiful house built on a faulty foundation will collapse. A faithful foundation is a firm foundation How to build a firm foundation. -          Invest: We need to invest in our spiritual foundation -          Inspect: We need to inspect our spiritual foundation -          Ensure: We need to ensure our spiritual foundation   Scripture Matthew 7:24-27 Support the show

Message Notes Close encounters with God reveal His faithfulness. Close encounters with God define life’s purpose and plan. Close encounters with God declare His encouragement and love for you. “And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 NIV Send questions to email@redeemermn.org Scripture Malachi 3:1-4; Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 1, 3; John 1...

Message Notes   Close encounters occur during everyday life. Close encounters ignite a variety of responses. Close encounters with Jesus inspire us to tell everyone about Him. “When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17 NIV Send questions to email@redeemermn.org Sc...

In this special interview from Redeemer's Young Adult Coffee House, Emma Blum gives an in-depth discussion on what it means to be teachable. Support the show

Message Notes Close encounters with God provide the opportunity: To respond in obedience.  To glorify and praise God. To proclaim the character of God. “And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,” Luke 1:46-47 NIV Send questions to email@redeemermn.org Scripture Matthew 22:36-40, Luke 1 Support the show

 Message Notes God loves initiating close encounters. Doubt cannot change God’s plans or timing. Doubt reveals our need for Immanuel, God with us. Unstoppable prayers of praise come from believing God’s promises past, present, and future. “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come to His people and redeemed them.” - Luke 1:68 Send questions to email@redeemermn.org Scripture Luk...

Redeemer Pastoral Intern Christian Thao gives a challenging breakdown of the differences between thankfulness, and gratitude, as well as how to progress from one to the other. Support the show

 Message Notes Needing to be right breaks relationships. What if God isn’t looking for you to pray in the right way, but to pray in a real way? Sometimes needing to be right looks like being a know-it-all; other times it looks like never inviting God to speak into your life. Real is where relationship grows. Real is where God’s transformational work really happens. Send questions to email@redeemer...

In this special interview from Redeemer's Young Adult Coffee House, Cody Cosman gives an in-depth description of his calling to serve. Support the show

Message Notes The difference between being a person in progress and lowering the bar: - Person in progress = being imperfect, but letting God work in you. - Lowering the bar = being imperfect, but actively refusing to let God work in you. Jesus doesn’t lower the bar for you; he invites you to elevate the room. Become the inspiration someone needs to trust God more fully. Send questions to email@re...