Redeemer Church Sermons

From 3 John. John’s overwhelming desire is to promote and celebrate what is good and faithful while also eager to stop what is train wrecking the church.

From 2 John. This book of the Bible summarizes 1 John. Because of the grace, mercy, and peace of God is with you, we should walk in truth and love. While this may not be easy, we shouldn't overcomplicate things.

From Luke 2:22-32. In this passage we see that as we seek to be conformed into the image of Christ, we must be transformed and prepared and commissioned to be a part of the work He is doing in the world. Those that are transformed by Christ are participants in His mission.

A summary and reflection of the book of 1 John.

From 1 John 5:18-21. In this concluding passage, John continues to point to Christ. John is declaring who Christ is (the saving son of God), and what Christ does (protects His people for this life and the life to come).

From 1 John 5:13-17. In this passage, John is leaning strongly into hope, confidence, and faith for these followers of Jesus. Through Jesus, God’s people have eternal life and confidence for relationship with God.

From 1 John 5:6-12. In this passage, we see God clearly testifies that Jesus is His son and that life comes from Jesus. The purpose of this testimony is to make a foundation and yield hope. A main question to consider from this passage - do I belong to Christ or do I not?

From 1 John 5:1-5. In this passage, we see that we overcome the world through faith and love is the demonstration of that faith.

From 1 John 4:7-21. In this passage, we see that because God is love and has acted in accord with that love, then if we are His, we must also love Him and one another consistent with His commands.

From 1 John 4:1-6. To believe and accept untruth about Christ is not the path of abiding in Christ. Don’t believe everything, but instead test it. Truth and error matter to the Church and our witness and we must believe Christ is everything.

From 1 John 3:19-24. John’s purpose in this passage is to give assurance and hope and confidence to these followers of Christ. John’s intent is to help a true Christ follower find confidence before God and communion with Him.

From 1 John 3:11-18. In this passage, we see that love should be a normal and and defining characteristic and behavior within the Christian community. It should be demonstrated by sacrificial needs of serving those around you.

From 1 John 2:28-3:10. John is writing to a church to help them move forward toward Jesus in confidence, in hope, and in love. Warnings are rooted in love and care for the person receiving the warning. John’s purpose is to help t hem feel they are beloved children.

From Luke 9:57-62. In this passage, we think through what it means to follow Jesus. True life is not found in self direction or self-preservation, but full surrender, daily self-denial, and following Jesus’ way and will in to your future. Will you follow Jesus into the future?

From 1 John 2:26-27.

From 1 John 2:19. In this important verse of scripture, John is writing to a congregation concerning a group of people who have left several wakes of theological confusion behind them - in an attempt to encourage these people. God has a way of making plain what is hidden.

From 1 John 2:18-25. John's hope in this passage is to encourage Christians to continue in Jesus. Do not be deceived, pulled away, or doubt - but continue in Jesus.

From 1 John 2:15-17. In this passage, we see that this world (with its desires and priorities) may seem enticing, but it is fading into dust. That which will last forever is the word and will of God. As Christians, this is what we must pursue.

From 1 John 2:12-14. John is communicating a clear infusion of gospel hope to the readers of his letters. He wants to speak truth about what Christ has done. Are we rightly stirred and moved by what Christ has given to us?

From 1 John 2:7-11. In this passage, we see that the people of Jesus are intended to be light in to darkness. One piece of being light is to live your brothers and sisters as Christ has loved you.

From 1 John 2:1-6. In this passage, we see that the people who know Christ are the ones that actually walk with Christ in life. Is there evidence of the truth of Jesus in you?

From 1 John 1:5-10. In this passage, we see there is a truth about God - and this truth is intended to shape God’s people for how they live in God’s world. God is light and there is no darkness in Him at all, and that means if God is light, we run to the light and love the light more than the darkness. In all, we pursue God.

From 1 John 1:1-4. We see that Jesus, the son of God, became human who was experienced by many. Those people experienced his work, his teaching, and the world was changed because of Jesus. Jesus is the one who brings God’s eternal blessing to the world.

From 1 John 1:1-4

From Psalm 98. Seeing and experiencing the power and the goodness of God does something to God’s people. Joyful noise, worship, celebration, joy, & telling of God’s greatness flows from seeing the work and the power of God. How does the work of God move you?