Redeemer Missionary Church

Acts 4:1-31 Pastor Jason introduces us to a second Christian virtue this week, boldness. Three Questions we discuss about boldness in this sermon: What is "biblical" boldness? Where is biblical boldness called for? What makes biblical boldness challenging?

2 Corinthians 6:3-7 Pastor Jason starts off his mini summer "series" on the Christian virtues with the virtue of Kindness. Four Questions we discuss about kindness in this sermon: What is the nature of "biblical" kindness? What/who is the source of our kindness? What is the value of kindness? Where is kindness the most important (and hardest) to show?

2 Kings 24:18 -25:30 Pastor Jason concludes our series in 2 Kings. Three truths in the closing events of this book: God is true to His Word. God's judgement cannot be resisted or escaped – it must be accepted God's covenant promises remain on track, even for covenant-breakers.

Pastor Matt brings us a sermon from Exodus 12:43-13:16 What does this passage teach us about living as God's people today? God's people have been saved by a strong hand. God's people remember what has been done for them. God's people acknowledge the ins and outs of the faith. God's people offer their "firsts" back to Him.

2 Kings 23:26-24:17 Things for us to "watch" in this passage: Watch your heart's inclination. Watch the reversals of blessing. Watch the One who reversed the reversal.

2 Kings 23:1-25 What does it look like to love the Lord your God with all of your heart? It looks like the obliteration of all sin. It looks like the honoring of God's Word. It looks like the keeping of His ways.

2 Kings 22:1-20 Happy Easter! He is Risen! Three ways that Jesus is the better king: King Josiah brings salvation by the tearing of his clothes. King Jesus brings salvation by the tearing of his flesh. King Josiah's penitent heart grants a temporary stay for himself. King Jesus' perfect heart grants eternal salvation for anyone. King Josiah repairs the temple and goes to his grave in peace. King J...

2 Kings 21:1-26 Five words that summarize 5 themes in this passage: Evil Judgement Repentance Influence Hope

2 Kings 20:1-21 Three things we must watch: We must watch our hearts, We must watch our faith. We must watch our God.

2 Kings 19:1-37 Four Ways to Seek the Lord: Pursue Prayer Dwell on God's character and attributes. Look to His glory. Trust and obey His Word.

2 Kings 18:1-37 Sinister "tactics" the enemy uses: The enemy intimidates. The enemy twists. The enemy tempts. The enemy divides. The enemy challenges.

Pastor Matt takes us back to Exodus while Pastor Jason is away this week. Exodus 12:29-42 The unresponsive will experience God's judgement. The enemies of God will fall by their own devices. The people of God can plunder blessings from their suffering.

2 Kings 17:24-41 Three Ways Faith Got Distorted: When faith just wards off disaster. When faith turns inclusive. When faith becomes syncretized. *Syncretism: When you blend together different beliefs

2 Kings 17:1-23 Stages of escalation of sin: 1st Stage: Ungratefulness 2nd Stage: Disobedience 3rd Stage: Stubbornness 4th Stage: Defiance Four Observations from this passage: Take note of the escalating stages of sin. --- Sin is not something to trifle with. Beware of idols and rival "saviors." Heed the Lord's warnings and calls to repentance. Realize that God will eventually "remove" the wicked...

2 Kings 16:1-20 The "evolution" of sin's corruption: Step 1: Sin says, "Tolerate me". Step 2: Sin says, " Engage with me". Step 3: Sin says, " Tun to me". Step 4: Sin says, "Legitimize me". Step 5: Sin says, " Serve & Please me". Takeaways/Cautions: Resist the temptation to run to worldly helpers and answers in times of need. Don't let your faith "evolve" (or "devolve") according to the world'...

2 Kings 15:1-7, 32-38 What does it mean to give thought to how we lead? It means taking the best from our forbearers. It means positioning ourselves to seek God through a humble teachability. It means continuing to seek the Lord in good, prosperous, "strong" times. It means leading by bringing others along with us.

2 Kings 14:23-29 & 15:8-31 Four Lessons from This Passage: Sin manifests in a natural tumble downward. The Lord can manifest incredible patience through sin's downward tumble. The Lord can manifest inexplicable faithfulness in the midst of great faithlessness. Appearances can be deceiving.

2 Kings 14:1-22 Lessons from this passage: When our hearts faithfully listen to God's Word, we will aline with its good counsel and take courage. When our hearts arrogantly reject God's Word, we will aline with bad counsel and take to idolatry.

Pastor Matt takes us through 2 Kings 13 Three Summarizing Truths: Though sin kindles the anger of God, God is merciful with His people. We need a perfect savior to provide complete salvation. God's humbling hand prepares us to receive his grace.

2 Kings 12:1-21 Lessons from this passage: Never underestimate the value of good mentors. Never underestimate the impact of decisive action when it's taken by the rightly empowered people. Never underestimate the critical importance of finishing well.

2 Kings 11:1-21 Observations from this passage: The good work of God requires conviction & courage. The good work of God uses key people in key situations - who create and seize key opportunities. The good work of God requires wisdom - for strategy, planning and timing. Having the right convictions are important, but on their own, they aren't enough... you need courage to act on them.

2 Kings 10:1-36 Two Truths and Two Warnings from this passage: • Truth 1: There is no escape from God's judgement on sin. • Truth 2: We should ruthlessly pursue the elimination of sin in our own lives. • Warning 1: You can ruthlessly pursue the sin of others and be blind to some of your own. • Warning 2: In our excessive zeal we can sometimes do damage.

2 Kings 9:1-37 Truth 1: Peace is only possible when sin is judged and removed. Truth 2: God ordains agents for judgement, and they prepare the way for peace.

2 Kings 8:16-29 Realities in this passage: Faithfulness in one generation can quickly give way to waywardness in the next. Sin in infectious and compounding - and we intermingle with it to our detriment. Even in the darkest moments, the Lord mercifully still keeps a lamp burning for his people.

2 Kings 8:1-15 Points from this passage: God honors his Word to bring justice. In his justice, God restores those who honor his Word, and reproves those who don't. God will sometimes use startling means in the process.