Redeemer Church - Sermons

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...

Title: Come And Worship Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: Psalm 95 Episode Overview: In Psalm 95, we find both an invitation and a warning—an invitation to enter God’s presence with joy, reverence, and wholehearted worship, and a sobering reminder to guard our hearts from disbelief. Using vivid stories—from a forgotten Qing dynasty vase to modern sports icons searching for meaning—this message unpa...

Title: Kiss the Son Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: Psalm 2 Episode Overview: In this episode, we explore Psalm 2—a powerful, prophetic psalm that pulls no punches. This message exposes the futility of humanity’s rebellion against God and reveals His sovereign response through the installation of His Anointed King. You’ll hear how the gospel doesn’t start with comfort but with confrontation: huma...

Title: The Surprisingly Good News of The Fear of The Lord Speaker: Preston Lien Scripture: Psalm 22 Episode Overview: In this powerful sermon from Psalm 22, we explore the haunting cry of Jesus from the cross—“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”—and uncover how this ancient psalm paints a vivid picture of Christ’s suffering a thousand years before the crucifixion. Far from being a moment of...

Title: The Surprisingly Good News of The Fear of The Lord Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31 Episode Overview: In this sermon from Hebrews 10:26–31, we face one of Scripture’s most sobering warnings—not to terrify us, but to anchor us in grace. Just as Jonathan Edwards pleaded with his hearers centuries ago, this message calls the church to take seriously the holiness of God and the...

Episode Title: The Great Re-Churching (Hebrews 10:23–25) Episode Description: Why does gathering as the church still matter? In this episode, we look at Hebrews 10:23–25—a timely and challenging passage that speaks directly into a moment when many Christians are stepping away from the local church. This message begins with a sincere question from a newer believer: Why don’t we talk more about Jesu...

Title: The Way-Maker Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-23 Episode Overview: Hebrews 10:1–23 draws a bold contrast between the old covenant system of sacrifices and the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ. While the law served as a shadow of what was to come, it could never fully cleanse or perfect the worshiper. But through Christ’s incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection, we are...

Title: The True and Better Atonement Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28 Episode Overview: In this compelling sermon, we reflect on the two most important days in every human life: this day—the present moment—and that Day—the future day of judgment and salvation when Christ returns. Drawing from Hebrews 9:23–28, we are reminded of the sobering certainty of death and judgment, as well a...

Title: The True and Better Atonement Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28 Episode Overview: In this sermon, Pastor Luke Brandon takes us deep into the heart of Hebrews 9, helping modern listeners grasp the weight and wonder of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice. By revisiting the Old Testament system of tabernacle worship and the Day of Atonement, we see how limited, fear-driven, and provi...

Title: The Promise Keeper Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-8:13 Episode Overview: In this message, we journey through the biblical storyline of God’s saving work, tracing three great covenants: the Covenant of Works with Adam, the Covenant of Grace fulfilled in Christ, and the Covenant of Redemption established before creation within the Trinity. Where Adam failed and we still fall sho...

Title: Signs of The Spirit Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: 1 John 4:1-14 Episode Overview: What does it really look like when the Holy Spirit moves? On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Rob walks us through 1 John 4 with help from Jonathan Edwards to distinguish between unreliable signs — emotional experiences, large crowds, or initial decisions — and the deeper, reliable fruit of genuine spiritual aw...

Title: The Supremacy of Jesus Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28 Episode Overview: In this sermon based on Hebrews 7:1–28, we dive into one of the most theologically rich and complex passages in the Bible—and come out with one crystal-clear truth: Jesus is enough. Through ancient characters like Melchizedek and the Levitical priesthood, we see that even the most honored religious syste...

🎙️ Podcast Episode Summary Title : The Steadfast Anchor for Storm-Tossed Souls Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture : Hebrews 6:13–20 Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we explore a powerful truth found in Hebrews 6:13–20—a truth for those navigating storms, uncertainty, and seasons where life doesn't make sense. We begin with a memorable story from Brennan Manning about John Kavanaugh and Mother Tere...

🎧 Podcast Show Notes Title: The Gift of Assurance Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Hebrews 6:7–12 Episode Summary: How can you know if you're truly saved? Is assurance of salvation something we can actually experience—or just something we hope for? In this message from Hebrews 6, we unpack the beautiful truth that you don’t have to be sure you are saved to be saved—but you can be. Through biblical...