Redeemer Rockford Students

King David, one of the beloved figures in the Old Testament, did much good for the kingdom of Israel. However, Pastor Gabe shows how he pursued and ultimately fell into grievous sin that cost many lives. Could God truly redeem a life like this? Listen to find out. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on Aug 28th, 2024.

Most people do not immediately think of Samson as one of the shadows of the substance of Christ, yet Pastor Alex shows us some major themes in his life that clearly correspond to the work of our coming Savior. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on Aug. 21st, 2024.

Few stories in the Bible capture the total depravity of man and the steadfast love of the Lord as well as Hosea and Gomer. Sam Stelsel shows how this book is paralleled to the nature of the church, the faithless bride, and Christ, the faithful bridegroom. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on August 14th, 2024.

Daniel Ekberg shows how the life and work of Moses as a prophet and mediator between God and man points toward our great prophet, priest, and king, Jesus Christ. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on July 24th, 2024.

Scott Kolcharno preaches on the life of Joseph from Genesis and teaches us the ways that his life was pointing toward our true deliverer, our true provider, our true sustainer Jesus Christ. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on July 17th, 2024.

Matthew Bloomquist preaches from Genesis 22, showing how this narrative of Abraham and Isaac connects to Christ in many ways. When we hear of the love of this father and his faithfulness to God's Word, may we be encouraged and driven to serve our Lord with joy. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on July 10th, 2024.

Pastor Gabe opens our summer series, showing the ways that Adam is a "forerunner" to Jesus in many ways. We can learn about the wonderful work of Christ as we study characters in the Old Testament. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on June 19th, 2024

Pastor Gabe closes the book of Mark, preaching from 15:42-16:8 on Christ's burial and resurrection, showing how this truth changes everything in our lives. This sermon was preached to a 6th-12th student + parent audience on May 29th, 2024.

Pastor Gabe completes the book of Nehemiah, extending a warning from Chapter 13 of some of the great dangers we are prone to pursuing in life. In seeing our weakness and folly, we are primed to see and treasure Christ and His work! This sermon was preached to a Sr. High audience on May 22nd, 2024.

Scott Kolcharno teaches from Mark 15:1-41, the passage of the trial and crucifixion, on Jesus being our perfect substitute. Praise the Lord that He is faithful even when we are not! This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on May 22, 2024.

Redeemer 20's Pastor Alex Dunkin' preaches from Nehemiah 12 on understanding genuine, God-honoring worship. Where does it come from and what does it look like?

Pastoral Intern Matthew Bloomquist preaches from Mark 14, teaching on Jesus' faithfulness through the Garden of Gethsemane to the denial of Peter. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High Audience on May 15th, 2024.

Elder Sam Stelsel preaches from Nehemiah 11, reminding believers that we are called to have a great God-centered vision for our lives--and that doing so will allow us to accomplish much for the kingdom. This sermon was preached to a HS audience on May 8th, 2024.

Pastor Gabe preaches from Mark 14:1-31, showing how it is God's plan for Jesus to receive our affection and reveal our rejection. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on May 8th, 2024.

This sermon followed Pastor Matt Joiner's sermon on the work of Christ - the blessing man - for sinners. In the light of the gospel Pastor JT Stead exhorts the young men of Redeemer Church to reflect the Triune God in being a blessing man themselves.

How do I know my purpose in life? What was I made for? What am I supposed to do? Pastor Gabe works through the substance to answer these questions from Nehemiah 10. This sermon was preached to a HS Audience on April 24th, 2024

Daniel Ekberg preaches from Mark 13:1-31 on Jesus' future return of judgement and lifts our eyes to see the great hope we have in Christ. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on April 24th, 2024.

In Nehemiah 9, God's abundant grace is on display to those who are very undeserving of it. Pastor Gabe identifies this theme and then applies it to our lives. This sermon was preached to a HS audience on April 17th, 2024.

Matthew Bloomquist preaches from Mark 12:1-12 on the parable of the wicked tenants, explaining how we can see Christ in its fulfillment. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on April 17th, 2024.

Pastor Gabe continues preaching through Nehemiah, this time drawing from chapters 7-8 the theme that God is Worthy of our all. This sermon was preached to a HS audience on April 10th, 2024

Daniel Ekberg continues through Mark's Gospel, this week preaching from Mark 11:1-25. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on April 10th, 2024.

In this sermon, Scott Kolcharno preaches from Mark 10:13-31 on 6 defining attributes that saving faith produces in us. This sermon was preached to a Jr. + Sr. High audience on March 27th, 2024.

Pastor Gabe continues drawing out truths from Nehemiah, this week spending time in Nehemiah 6:1-19. From it we learn what Winning the Spiritual Battle looks like in our lives. This passage was preached to a Sr. High audience on Mar. 13th, 2024.

This week, Pastoral Intern Daniel Ekberg preaches from Mark 9:1-13 on the Transfiguration of the Jesus, where Jesus reveals His divine nature to his disciples. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on Mar. 13th, 2024.

In this sermon, Pastoral Intern Daniel Ekberg shares from Nehemiah 5:1-19 on how power and influence are given by God and are designed to be used to build others up. This sermon was preached to a Sr. High audience on Feb. 28th, 2024.