Redeemer Marquette Sermons

Jesus made Himself available to us by leaving His throne in heaven to come down into this world.

Jesus served us because He so loves us. Just as His attitude shaped how He served us, so too, does our attitude shape how we serve others.

Together, we’re embarking on this challenge to flip our “serve us” mentality to a “service” mentality as we learn from none other than our master servant, Jesus Christ Himself!

Our special guest preacher for Mission Weekend will be none other than Zach Zehnder, the author of Red Letter Challenge. He will share with us how to follow Jesus and how that impacts our mission to share about Jesus. This special weekend will also serve as a launchpad as we embark on the Serving Challenge.

We’re going to see the Apostle Paul finally fulfill his dream of getting the gospel to Rome, thousands of miles from where the Spirit first descended upon the church. And that’s going to bring us to the end of the book of Acts, if you can call it an ending, because it doesn’t really end.

Stand with Paul as he boldly proclaims the Gospel before rulers! As we examine more of Paul's words to the Romans, we’ll see clearly that all believers are set apart for the Gospel. We must embrace our identity as God's chosen ambassadors and discover His thrilling purpose for our lives.

A good story can change a mind, heart or even the world. So, what is the story God is telling throughout the Bible? We see the power of a good story including the story woven throughout the Bible in the story of Saul’s transformation into Paul and how he proclaims it to the Romans.

This weekend, we will explore Jesus' profound teaching: "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35). This timeless wisdom challenges our natural inclination towards self-interest, inviting us to embrace a life of generosity that can transform individuals and communities.

The Christian faith is more than a religion with a bunch of rules and requirements, it is an opportunity to experience God's love care in our daily lives. We'll discover how moving beyond empty rituals to a genuine relationship with God can revolutionize our understanding of generosity and trust.

Navigate the treacherous waters of being a heavenly citizen in an earthly world. Through Paul's daring exploits in Philippi and Jerusalem, we'll talk about what it means to live boldly for Christ in today's complex society! We’ll also consider the balance between heavenly and earthly citizenship.

This revolutionary truth has changed the world and continues to transform lives today! Dive into the dramatic showdown at the Jerusalem Council and the early Church's struggle with legalism. We will focus on what happens when rules and regulations replace salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ.

Join Peter on a mind-bending journey as God shatters cultural barriers and unveils His love for all people. Discover the beautiful tapestry of unity in diversity that God is weaving in His Church! We’ll learn from Peter's vision and his encounter with Cornelius, addressing the breaking down of cultural and racial barriers in the early Church.

Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as we look at Stephen's heroic faith and the subsequent storm of persecution. But watch in wonder as God turns tragedy into triumph, using these challenges to catapult the Gospel beyond Jerusalem! This message will focus on Stephen's martyrdom and the persecution of the Church. Isn’t it amazing how God can use something as terrible as persecution to c...

We journey through time as we trace the thread of faith from the Old Testament heroes to Stephen's courageous stand — right up to YOU! As we look at Stephen's speech and martyrdom, we’ll trace the legacy of faith from the Old Testament through the early Church to modern believers. It challenges us to consider our place in this ongoing story of faith.

Courage under fire! Marvel at the apostles' audacity as they stand firm in the face of fierce opposition. From miraculous healing to a high-stakes showdown with the religious leaders, you'll be inspired by the early believers' unshakeable faith and their secret weapon: the power of prayer! We’ll focus on the apostles' courage in proclaiming the Gospel and the early Church’s reliance on prayer and...

Peter’s sermon, while relatively short and to the point, led to an extraordinary response: 3000 were baptized in one day. This response is not due to any special words proclaimed but because they acknowledged that God is Triune. We acknowledge and celebrate the same, the mystery and unity of God, on this special day dedicated to the Trinity, one God in three persons.

This weekend, we are diving into the explosive events of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit arrives with the force of a hurricane. Watch as once-timid disciples are transformed into bold proclaimers and witness the birth of a movement that will change the world forever! We’ll look at Peter’s powerful sermon and the birth of the Church!

Fasten your seatbelts as we launch into the wonderful book of Acts! We will introduce the book of Acts and focus on Jesus' final instructions to His disciples and the promise of the Holy Spirit. Chapter 1 sets the stage for the Church's mission and emphasizes the importance of our being Christ's witnesses.

The resurrection of Jesus is quite literally what makes or break our faith. Now that we’ve considered the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection, we can answer the question with all the more certainty, “Is our faith futile? Can we believe in the resurrection?”

Peter was a follower of Jesus who denied knowing Jesus and thought his faith was fractured beyond repair. Yet, Jesus invited Peter back into a relationship with Him. Peter was so committed to his faith and the resurrection that he went on die for what he believed. Even when we struggle with faith, Jesus invites us into that kind of relationship with Him, too!

Peanut Butter and Jelly. Macaroni and Cheese. There are some things that just go together. For the early Jews, the Sabbath Day and worship went together – until the early Christians changed their worship day to Sunday. For them, resurrection paired with worship even better than the Jewish Sabbath, for Jesus’ resurrection became the center piece of their hope.

The story of Saul’s conversion from a hunter of Christians to joining them displays some powerful evidence for Jesus’ resurrection and how it can cause a turn of events even in the most unexpected and violent people.

We can sometimes think debates over a dead man coming back to life are new to our day and age. But people have long debated whether or not resurrection is possible. This was a debate between the Pharisees and Sadducees of Jesus’ day. Old debates, then, and now our debates – and they are still worth having.

We celebrate the Risen Savior who gives us the victory over sin, death, and the devil. It is finished, it is done, and we continue to live the story of new life.

On Good Friday comes the ultimate sacrifice, that of Jesus. His body is broken and his blood is shed so that we might have life, so that we would not have to live in our sin any more!