Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Austin

This week, we return (for the final time, Lord willing) to our annual springtime study of the Gospel of Mark. Since 2023, we have spent most weeks of the Epiphany and Lenten seasons studying the person and work of Jesus Christ as reported by Mark. This year, we’ll focus on Jesus’ last week of ministry: between his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and his Resurrection. To start things off, we join Je...

Have you heard this joke? “My New Year’s resolution is to stop making New Year’s resolutions!” I feel that; I don’t think I’ve ever faithfully kept a New Year’s resolution. But 2026 may be different, it should be different, and it can be different if we resolve to remember what Paul tells us is true about us in Ephesians 1. Before we resolve to do anything, let’s resolve to remember what God has d...

As we begin the Christmas season and conclude 2025, we remember the way of the manger- where Christ in his glory, willingly enters into the humble form of a baby. The way of the manger reminds us that despite the successes and abilities given us by the LORD, the way of weakness is the way of strength. Paul reminds us of these truths as he boasted of his weakness, inviting both the Corinthian churc...

Message from Rev. Danny Morgan on December 21, 2025

The world is filled with the sound of Christmas. Our friends and neighbors are likely to hear the gospel message in the carols and hymns that fight for space between the silly songs that cloud our airwaves. They may even hum or sing along to words they don’t completely understand. In a sense, they are following the command of Psalm 146:1, “Praise the Lord!” But how do we move from ignorant praise...

When times are tough some leaders try to mask the difficulties by filling the air with hype—unrealistic expectations of future success, joy and exuberance disconnected from real life, excitement meant to dull the senses. Much of our modern celebration of Christmas unfortunately plays into this hype. But hype can’t be sustained, eventually is wears thin and falls short, leaving us in an even worse...

This Sunday at Redeemer, we begin our Advent sermon series. Advent is a season of preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth, for anticipating His future return, and for rejoicing in His present coming into believers’ hearts. We will explore Isaiah’s past vision of the future of God's exalted temple from three viewpoints: from Isaiah's, from God's people in the first century BC, and from ou...

This Sunday, we’ll conclude our study in 1 Samuel for the year. We finish on a low note: God is no longer leading Saul, so Saul consults a medium with the hope of summoning his old prophet, Samuel, from the dead. But instead of helpful advice on the eve of battle, Saul is told he will die the next day. Saul’s long life and reign are coming to an end. Although Saul is a cautionary tale for believer...

Saul has been a constant presence for nearly half of David’s life by the time of their final confrontation in 1 Samuel 26. From a servant in the king’s house, to a champion warrior and royal son-in-law, to a rival king on the run—David has spent nearly all of his adult life revolving around Saul. Their final confrontation is Shakespearean. Brave soldiers, dark nights, whispered conversations among...

In literature or in movies, the antihero is a flawed major character who, nevertheless, provokes some sympathy from the audience. Think of Han Solo or Professor Snape, Jack Reacher or Captain Jack Sparrow. In 1 Samuel 25, we see a different side of David. Instead of nobly suffering the injustices done to him by Saul, David seems petty and harsh, quick-tempered and prone to violence. What does "Dav...

"What happens when we die?" It’s a question that people both young and old have, when faced with a loved one’s impending death or your own mortality. The Bible only offers a few tantalizing clues and one is found in Revelation 7: the church triumphant gathered around the throne of God, a great multitude from every nation that no one could number. What does John’s vision of heaven tell us about our...

The image of a fortress or stronghold in relation to the Lord shows up in many passages in the Old Testament. It is a portrait of strength, security, and safety for the people of God. Indeed, the Lord is the only one who could provide such protection in times of trouble. He is the one who created all things and also controls all things. Essentially, this word-picture of a fortress and stronghold t...

Message from Rev. Danny Morgan on October 19, 2025

We return to 1 Samuel this Sunday, picking up the story of David in chapter 20. David’s great acts of heroism are behind him, he is married to the king’s daughter, but his place of privilege is shaky at best. Saul has conspired to kill David and this has sent David out of the king’s presence—David is a man on the run. To whom does David turn in this time of great trial? His beloved friend, Jonatha...

This Sunday marks the beginning of a new fiscal year at Redeemer. Each year we set aside this first weekend of October to discuss Christian stewardship and consider our own giving as disciples of Jesus Christ. On Sunday we will examine the story of Barnabas and compare his story with that of Annanias and Saphira as we seek to uncover the heart of Christian giving.

Message from Rev. Eric Landry on September 28, 2025

Message from Rev. Eric Landry on September 21, 2025

Message from Rev. Danny Morgan on September 14, 2025

In John Bunyan’s classic tale, “Pilgrim’s Progress,” we follow a disciple of Jesus from the City of Destruction through various obstacles and temptations until he reaches the Celestial City. What steps are you taking on your own pilgrimage? This month, we’ll look at four key actions that should define every disciple at Redeemer: Believe, Belong, Become, and Bless. This path of discipleship will ta...

As we conclude Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we hear his final instructions to the church and bear witness to the many other colaborers who worked alongside Paul in gospel ministry. What can we learn about leading our own Christian life from these final verses? Join us this week for a glimpse of Paul’s practical Christianity.

Message from Rev. Danny Morgan on August 24, 2025

In our fragmented cultural moment, we don’t need more power struggles; we need a new cultural vision for the world altogether. The emphasis on individual autonomy and political idealism promises healing, but is only driving wounds deeper. The backdrop of the New Testament is no different. In a fragmented and wounded world, it was the counter-cultural way of Christianity that not only began to heal...

As Christians we share in the resurrection of Jesus Christ through our union with him by faith. This reality is a profound mystery, but it is the source of our hope and joy, that shifts our perspective from earth to the throne room of God. It movitages the mortification of our sin and results in the production of a new unified community no longer marked by race, economic class or gender but marked...

We are by nature beings looking for validation. We were created for God, and despite his glory, we seek our validation in other people, in false ideas, and in circumstances that are apart from Christ. Like us, the church in Colossae wrestled with this reality as false teachers enticed the congregation to find validation in their relationships, in their past, in their present culture and in a life...

Have you ever been in a situation that felt like you lived between two different realities? Think of the summer after you graduated from high school—you lived an in-between life, no longer a child and yet not quite on your own at college. Or that period of time after the proposal but before the wedding—no longer single, but not yet married. In a similar fashion, Paul teaches the Colossians how to...