Redeemer Church - Sermons

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...

🎧 Podcast Show Notes Title: The Dones and Wons Passage: Hebrews 6:4–12 Speaker: Rob Berreth Date: 05/11/2025 Episode Summary: In one of the most sobering and debated passages in all of Scripture, Hebrews 6:4–12 confronts us with weighty truths about salvation, repentance, and assurance. Can a Christian lose their salvation? When is repentance impossible? Can I actually know I’m saved? With pastor...

Title: Peace Beyond Understanding Description: We all long for peace—but how do we experience it in the middle of fear and anxiety? In this sermon from Philippians 4:4–7, we unpack two deep truths: First, the Gospel shows us we are never alone. Second, prayer reminds us that God is both near and in control. Through practical teaching and personal testimony, we explore how to bring every fear and w...

Title: The Failure to Launch (Hebrews 5:11–6:3) Summary: In this sermon, we explore a powerful warning and a powerful invitation: God expects spiritual growth — and He guarantees it for those who desire it. Using vivid imagery like Peter Pan Syndrome, spiritual milk vs solid food, and digging for diamonds in Scripture, we are called to pursue a faith that is not just wide but deep, discerning and...

Sermon Title: The Source of Eternal Salvation Scripture Text: Hebrews 5:7–10 Main Point: Jesus is the never-ending source of eternal salvation — His life, death, and resurrection open the floodgates of grace for all who believe. Episode Summary: In this powerful message, we are invited to reflect on Jesus not only as the Savior who died but also as the Savior who lived a life of perfect obedience....

🎙️ Sermon Title: The Man of Sorrows 📖 Scripture: Hebrews 5:7–10 🧭 Main Point: Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, entered into deep suffering to become the eternal source of salvation for all who believe. Episode Summary: On Good Friday, we hold sorrow and hope together. In this message from Hebrews 5:7-10, we reflect on the depth of Jesus’ suffering—from Gethsemane to the Cross—and the love that drove H...

🎙️ Sermon Title: The Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims, Part 2 📖 Scripture Text: Hebrews 4:15–5:6 🧭 Main Point: Where sorrow for sin increases, gentleness abounds all the more. 🌐 Website: redeemernw.org 📍 Location: 211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226 Episode Summary: In this follow-up message from Hebrews, we dive deeper into the heart of Jesus—our Great High Priest who not only pays the p...

🎙️ Sermon Title: The Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims 📖 Scripture Text: Hebrews 4:14–16 🧭 Main Point: Jesus gets us—and Jesus can help us. Website: redeemernw.org Location: 211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226 Episode Summary: In this encouraging and deeply relatable sermon, we explore Hebrews 4:14–16 and the beautiful truth that Jesus is our Great High Priest —one who not only represents us...

🎙️ Sunday Sermon: Love Song For A Savior (Psalm 45 & Hebrews 1) Website: redeemernw.org Location: 211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226 Description: In today’s episode, we explore one of the most unique and stunning Psalms in the entire Bible— Psalm 45 —a royal wedding song that turns out to be all about the Groom , not the bride. From the poetic passion of the psalmist to the powerful clari...

Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into Hebrews 4:12–13 and discover that the Word of God does a work of God in our hearts as we listen. From King Josiah’s accidental rediscovery of Scripture to stories of real-life transformation today, we explore how the Bible is personal, powerful, and piercing—revealing our hearts and leading us to Jesus. You’ll hear why the Bible is “the most valua...

In Psalm 40, David sings of God’s rescue, placing his trust not in ritual but in the Lord’s deliverance. Hebrews 10 echoes this theme, showing how Jesus became the once-for-all sacrifice, replacing the shadow of offerings with the substance of His obedience and grace. Together, these passages call us to a deeper assurance in God’s finished work and to walk in faithful response.

Hebrews 4 reminds us of God’s invitation to enter His rest — a rest deeper than sleep or temporary escape, rooted in the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Psalm 95 and Jesus’ words in Matthew 11, this sermon contrasts the exhausting burden of striving to be “good enough” with the freedom of trusting in Jesus. God calls us to cease from our own labors, to believe His promises, and to enter the...

Hebrews 3:7–19 warns us through the example of Israel in the wilderness: it is possible to hear God’s voice yet harden our hearts in unbelief. The passage reminds us that faith is not just a momentary decision but a daily call to trust, obey, and persevere.