Redeemer Church - Sermons

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Episode Overview: In Matthew 3:13–17, the baptism of Jesus opens a window into the heart of the gospel: God saves sinners. At the Jordan River, the Father speaks, the Son submits, and the Spirit descends—revealing the Triune God acting together in perfect unity to accomplish salvation. Though sinless, Jesus steps into the place of sinners, identifyin...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Luke 10:21-37 Episode Overview: In this episode, we walk through Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:21–37 and confront the deeper question beneath the familiar story. When asked, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus reframes the issue—not by narrowing the definition of neighbor, but by reshaping the kind of people His followers are meant to be. Grounded in the b...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 Episode Overview: In Matthew 3:1–12, John the Baptist steps onto the stage of redemptive history with a clear and urgent message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” This sermon explores what repentance truly is, why it is good news, and how it prepares us to receive the King Himself. Far from mere moral reform or momentary sorrow, biblic...

Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 Episode Overview: Matthew 2:13–23 reveals a tension we all feel: God is sovereign over history, yet human beings are fully responsible for how they respond to Him. In the flight to Egypt, the massacre in Bethlehem, and the quiet obedience of Joseph, Matthew shows that God’s redemptive plan moves forward even through suffering, fear, and apparent cha...

Speaker: Dane Burgess Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-25 Episode Overview: As the book of Hebrews comes to a close, the author does not leave believers with a checklist, but with a benediction—a prayer rooted in what God has already done and is still doing through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:20–25 reveals the “bookends” of the Christian life: unchanging realities that hold faith steady and guard against slo...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Episode Overview: In Matthew’s telling of the Magi’s journey, we are invited to behold something both shocking and glorious: unlikely seekers traveling far to worship an unlikely King. Pagan astrologers arrive at a humble home, drawn by divine guidance and overwhelming joy, to bow before the child born King of the Jews—and Savior of the world. Their p...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Episode Overview: Matthew’s account of the wise men invites us to look closely at an ordinary-appearing child and ask an unavoidable question: How will we respond to Him? In Matthew 2:1–12, we encounter a heavenly sign, two rival kings, and three very different responses to Jesus—anxiety, apathy, and adoration. This passage reveals that Jesus is not m...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Episode Overview: Matthew’s account of Jesus’ birth introduces us to two names that reveal the heart of the gospel: Jesus and Immanuel. In this sermon, we see that the child born of the virgin is both the Savior who rescues His people from their sins and the God who draws near to dwell with them. Matthew 1:18–25 declares that our deepest problem is n...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Episode Overview: In Matthew 1:18–25 we encounter one of Scripture’s most staggering claims: God became man while remaining God. This episode explores the incarnation not as a sentimental Christmas idea but as the jaw-dropping center of the gospel. We trace Matthew’s account through the “why” and “who” of Jesus’ birth—why the eternal Son had to take...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17 Episode Overview: In this sermon from Matthew 1:1–17, we explore the genealogy of Jesus—often overlooked, yet profoundly rich with gospel truth. Matthew begins his Gospel not with myth or moral lessons, but with history. A list of names becomes a declaration of good news: Jesus Christ has come as the promised Savior-King. This genealogy reveals that G...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-19 Episode Overview: In this sermon from Hebrews 13:7–19, we explore how God calls His people to relate to spiritual authority within the local church. Scripture paints a vision of leadership rooted in faithful teaching, Christlike character, and vigilant care for souls. At the same time, believers are invited to remember, imitate, obey, and pray for th...

Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16 Episode Overview: Hebrews 13:7–16 calls believers to a steadfast faith rooted in the unchanging person and work of Jesus Christ. In a world filled with shifting beliefs and persuasive distortions of truth, this passage reminds us that Jesus is our fixed heading, God’s Word is our trustworthy path, and the eternal city to come is our true destination...

Speaker: Dane Burgess Scripture: Hebrews 13:4-6 Episode Overview: In Hebrews 13:4–6, we see how even God’s best gifts—love, intimacy, provision—can become counterfeit gods when they replace the Giver Himself. The writer of Hebrews calls us to freedom from idolatry, not through willpower, but through worship—by finding only in Christ the satisfaction idols falsely promise. Whether it’s se...

Speaker: Dane Burgess Scripture: John 6:60-71 Episode Overview: When Jesus’ words grow hard and the crowds walk away, true faith is revealed—not in excitement, but in endurance. In Nowhere Else to Go, we turn to John 6:60–71, where Peter’s simple confession—“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life”—echoes through every moment of wrestling and doubt. This sermon calls us to tr...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29 Episode Overview: In Hebrews 13:1–3, the author moves from the truths of who Jesus is to the commands that flow from His grace. This sermon explores how genuine faith expresses itself through love—love for our brothers and sisters in Christ, love for strangers, and love for those who are suffering or sidelined. As we reflect on the deep, initiating...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29 Episode Overview: In a world marked by instability—from global conflicts to personal uncertainty—Hebrews 12:18–29 points us to what is truly unshakable. This passage contrasts two mountains: Sinai and Zion, symbols of God’s holiness and love, His judgment and grace. Together, they reveal a God who is both consuming fire and redeeming mercy. In this...

Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 12:14–17 Episode Overview: The Christian life isn’t a sprint—it’s a lifelong race that requires endurance, focus, and grace. Hebrews 12:14–17 calls believers to run with purpose by striving for peace with everyone and pursuing holiness without which no one will see the Lord. This passage challenges us to live out the gospel by seeking reconciliation, growing...

Title: The Thing We Rarely Ask For But Should Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13 Episode Overview: God’s discipline is something few of us ask for—but all of us desperately need. In this message from Hebrews 12:3–13, we explore how God’s loving correction is not a mark of His anger, but evidence of His deep affection. The author of Hebrews reminds us to “consider Him who endured such...

Title: The Big Backyard Ultra Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Episode Overview: In Hebrews 12:1–2, the Christian life is pictured as an endurance race—not a sprint, but a lifelong marathon of faith. In this episode, we explore how God equips us to keep running with perseverance by providing both encouragement from the “great cloud of witnesses” and the ultimate focus—Jesus Christ, t...

Title: The Explosive Power of This Two Word Phrase Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40 Episode Overview: In this episode, we continue through Hebrews 11 and explore the explosive power of two simple words: by faith. From Abraham’s trust in God when asked to sacrifice Isaac, to Moses choosing reproach over riches, to saints who endured trials and persecution—their lives remind us that...

Title: The Weight of Glory Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 11:8–16 Episode Overview: In this message from Hebrews 11:8–16, we follow the footsteps of Abraham as he journeys by faith toward a promise greater than any earthly land. Scripture reminds us that the blessings of this life—though good—are only foretastes of the eternal joy to come. Abraham longed for a “better country”, a heavenly...

Title: The Assurance of Things Hoped For Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 11:4–7 Episode Overview: In this message from Hebrews 11:4–7, we are reminded that the only way to please God is by faith. Abel, Enoch, and Noah each reveal how genuine belief shapes our lives: offering our first and best to God, walking with Him as our greatest reward, and obeying His Word even when it seems unreason...

Title: The Assurance of Things Hoped For Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 11:1–3 Episode Overview: In this message from Hebrews 11:1–3, we explore the nature of true biblical faith—what it is, what it does, and why it matters. Faith is not merely about believing in something; it is about trusting in Someone—Jesus Christ—who has secured every promise of God on our behalf. We learn that faith...

Title: The Perseverance of The Saints Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39 Episode Overview: In this sermon from Hebrews 10:32–39, we are reminded that the Christian life is both wonderful and hard—and that perseverance is essential. Using vivid illustrations like the grueling Barkley Marathons, the message calls us to look back at God’s past faithfulness, look forward to the eternal r...

Title: God's Perfect Love Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: Psalm 118 Episode Overview: In this message from Psalm 118, we explore God’s steadfast love as the remedy for fear. Fear is a natural part of life, but the psalmist points us to a greater reality: God’s love that never lets go. Drawing from the lives of Jim Elliot, Jesus Himself, and the teaching of Hebrews, we see how God’s enduring love...