Redeemer Rockford Students

In this sermon, Scott Kolcharno continues our series through the Gospel of Mark. From Mark 8:27-38, we see the righteous nature of Jesus contrasted with our own sinful nature. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on Feb. 28th, 2024.

Pastor Gabe continues preaching through the book of Nehemiah, highlighting from chapter 4:15-23 the theme present throughout the narrative of God working through His people. This sermon was preached to a Sr. High audience on Feb. 21st, 2024.

In this sermon, Pastoral Intern Matthew Bloomquist shows from Mark 7:1-23 Jesus's explanation of the human heart: it is defiled from the inside, but can be clean from the outside. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on Feb. 21st, 2024

In this message, Pastor Gabe shows from Nehemiah 4:1-14 that though mockery, threats, and betrayal may come our way, when we put our hope in God we have a steadfast hope. This sermon was preached to a Sr. High Audience on Feb. 14th, 2024.

Pastoral Intern Daniel Ekberg continues the series through the book of Mark, teaching from Mark 6:14-44 and showing Jesus as the Good Shepherd of His people. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on Feb. 14th, 2024.

In this sermon, Elder Sam Stelsel preaches through Nehemiah 3, reminding us from the work of Nehemiah that the building of the City of God requires everyone. This sermon was preached to a Sr. High Audience on Jan. 31st, 2024.

In this message, Pastor Gabe preaches from Mark 5:21-43 and reveals how Jairus and the unnamed woman differ in many things but both express saving, desperate faith in Jesus. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on Jan. 31st, 2024.

Pastor Gabe continues through the book of Nehemiah, preaching from chapter 2:9-20. In this passage, we see the way that Nehemiah approaches the work of building the wall and are pointed towards how God commissions us to build His people--the church. This sermon was preached to a Sr. High audience on Jan. 24th, 2024.

Listen to this sermon from Mark 4:41-45, where Scott Kolcharno explains what the Storm reveals about the nature of Jesus and the nature of the disciples. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High Audience on Jan. 24th, 2024.

In this sermon, Pastor Gabe continues his exposition of the book of Nehemiah, identifying 3 different ways that we are called to express our Fear of God. This sermon was preached to a HS audience on Jan. 17th, 2024.

Pastoral Intern Matthew Bloomquist preaches from Mark 4:1-20, explaining the four different responses that come from those that hear the Word of God. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High audience on Jan. 17th, 2024.

Beginning a new series through a new book, Pastor Gabe preaches from Nehemiah 1:1-10, unpacking his pattern of prayer and explaining why it helps orient us correctly before God. This sermon was preached to a Sr. High audience on Jan. 10th, 2024.

In this sermon, Pastoral Intern Daniel Ekberg preaches from Mark 3:20-35, explaining how Jesus overwhelms opposition, redeems us from destruction, and brings us into His family. This sermon was preached to a Jr. High Audience on Jan. 10th, 2024.

In the final sermon of Advent and of 2023, Pastor Gabe preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:21. In this passage we see the ultimate purpose of Christ's incarnation and learn how it impacts our lives. This sermon was preached to a Junior + Senior High audience on Dec. 20th, 2023.

In this sermon, Pastor Gabe preaches from one of the most popular Christmas passages, Luke 2:8-20. In it, we see how God's actions and character affect and motivate every part of our lives. This sermon was preached to a Senior High audience on Dec. 13th, 2023.

Pastoral Intern Mattthew Bloomquist continues our series in Mark, preaching from Mark 2:1-17. In the passage we are reminded that each of us needs ultimate healing and only Jesus can provide that. This sermon was preached to a Junior High audience on Dec. 13th, 2023.

Scott Kolcharno continues preaching expositionally from the Gospel of Mark, tackling 1:21-45. Listen as he skillfully explains how Jesus demonstrates His authority in multiple different ways. This sermon was preached to a Junior High audience on Nov. 29th, 2023.

Pastor Gabe continues the Story of Redemption, tracing in this sermon the offspring, or "seed," of mankind that would conquer death. Predicted in Genesis 3:15, Confirmed in Genesis 15:1-6, Revealed in 2 Samuel 7:8-16, and Revealed in Micah 5:2-5. This sermon was preached to a Senior High audience on Nov. 29th, 2023.

Pastoral Intern Daniel Ekberg opens up our preaching through the book of Mark. He covers Mark 1:1-20, showing how though we are exiled from God, Jesus became exiled for us, and invites us to share this with others. This sermon was preached to a Junior High audience on Nov. 15th, 2023.

Pastor Gabe begins a new advent series titled "The Story of Redemption" that follows the work of Christ as Redeemer. This sermon addresses humanity's great need for a savior outside of themselves. This sermon was preached to a Senior High audience on Nov. 15th, 2023.

Pastor Gabe preaches at Rooted Retreat 2023 on Christ as a Lamb from Isaiah 53:1-12 , outlining the humility, submission, and sacrificial nature of Jesus Christ who was slain for sinners. This sermon was preached to a Junior + Senior High audience on Nov. 4th, 2023.

Pastor Gabe preaches at Rooted Retreat 2023 on Christ as a Lion from Revelation 1:12-18, outlining the glory, power, and majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ who reigns in heaven. This sermon was preached to a Junior + Senior High audience on Nov. 3rd, 2023.

Pastor Gabe concludes the Who Are We series by speaking on the 3 ingredients to healthy fellowship from Romans 15:1-7. This sermon was preached to a Junior + Senior High audience on Oct. 25th, 2023.

Continuing our Who Are We series, Pastoral Intern Daniel Ekberg preaches on why we are to pray from Colossians 1:9-14, explaining the heart behind prayer that honors the Lord and why it is a great joy. This sermon was preached to a Junior + Senior High audience on Oct. 18th, 2023.

This week, Pastor Gabe continues the Who Are We series, teaching on Worship from Colossians 3:16-17. This sermon was preached to a Junior + Senior high school audience on Oct. 11, 2023.