Redemption Heights Church

God takes his people from their great salvation at the Red Sea to the wilderness. In the wilderness, they learn the important lessons of trust and obedience. Despite their complaints, God graciously provides for them.

Paul gives the church a final reminder of what matters: to continue in prayer and walk in wisdom. Are we devoted to things of eternal importance or only asking God for personal comfort? What would it look like if we prayed for more gospel opportunities and had the courage to take those opportunities when given to us?

We should reflect God’s character in our relationships, especially those relationships closest to us, the ones in our own house! We should treat each other with sacrificial love and do everything as an expression of faith and trust in God.

Using a clothing metaphor, Paul reminds us that our behavior should reflect our identity in Christ. Just as Christ is compassionate, kind, humble, meek, patient, and forgiving, so we should be. We should live in a way that honors Jesus and reflects our transformed identity.

As followers of Christ, we must abandon any old sinful behaviors and embrace our new identity. We should put to death all sin because it is contrary to our life in Christ. United with Christ, we can see the power of the gospel through our transformed lives.

Believers are called to embrace their identity in Christ and shift their focus from earthly desires to heavenly pursuits. We are to seek things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. We have died to our old selves and the promise of Christ's return gives us hope. When we live as citizens of heaven, we set aside the distractions of the world and embrace the freedom and true lif...

True power and spiritual growth are found in Christ, not in lifeless religion or legalistic practices. External rules and rituals cannot transform the heart; only faith in Jesus can bring about true change and salvation. We must place our faith in Christ and keep Him at the center of our lives.

This week's message urges the church to live as devoted disciples of Jesus, rejecting empty philosophies, false faiths, and worldly ideologies. Faith in Jesus, the center of history, grants freedom and transformation. Believers are encouraged to walk rooted in Christ. Jesus, fully God and fully man, rightly deserves our wholehearted commitment.

The gospel is a treasure beyond all value. We suffer and sacrifice for things we consider valuable. Paul could rejoice in his missionary suffering because it was for the sake of something incredibly valuable—the growth and maturity of the church. We must recognize the incomparable worth of Christ and treasure his good news.

Colossians 1:15-23 describes the supremacy of Christ in all things. Jesus is not simply an authority figure but the creator, sustainer, and ruler of everything. Paul addresses the church in Colossae, which had been influenced by the culture and had a distorted view of God and salvation. He reminds them that nothing compares to Christ. Christ is supreme over creation and, therefore, should be first...

In this message, we see the importance of the gospel and its transformative power in the lives of believers. The gospel is not just a set of theoretical beliefs but has practical implications for how we live. The gospel should produce fruit in the life of everyone who truly believes it.

This week's message looks at the dramatic escape of Israel from the armies of Egypt through the Red Sea. The Israelites were afraid because they were stuck between the unstoppable armies of Egypt and the immovable waters of the Red Sea. Yet God providentially guided and provided for them. As a result, we learn that we can trust his promises more than our circumstances. As the Israelites face t...

In this week's message, we explore the significance of God's institution of Passover as a way to memorialize His salvific work on behalf of Israel. We delve into the importance of creating tangible reminders of God's salvation in our lives and the need to build memorials that point to Jesus. Drawing from the biblical text, we uncover how the Passover meal served as a constant reminder...

This message examines the significance of the Passover. Imagine a perfectly crafted wheel, with strong spokes extending outward. At the center lies the hub, holding everything together. In the same way, our lives have various aspects that radiate outward, but the sacrificial death of Jesus should be the central point that provides stability and strength. Just as the Passover is the defining moment...

As we look at the first nine plagues of judgment against Pharaoh, we see how God sovereignly ordains the circumstances to demonstrate his power, judge his enemies, and save his worshippers. We learn that we should obey God because of his power, but, more importantly, we should obey him because of his salvation. The point of the plagues is not ultimately to judge but to save.

In this podcast, we're going to talk about who God is. We're going to look at the story of Exodus 5-6, where we see the conflict between Pharaoh and God. Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go, even though God has commanded him to do so. This conflict is a microcosm of the larger conflict between God and evil in the world. But even though Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go, God is...

In Exodus 3:10-4:31, we see God calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Moses is hesitant initially, but God assures him of his presence and power. We may not feel qualified or capable, but God is faithful to his promises. He will be with us and give us the power to do his will. If you feel called to serve God, don't be afraid to say yes.

In this famous scene, we see the life-changing encounter between Moses and God. The God who commissions Moses to save his people is the God who made a covenant with Abraham. The compassion of God to save his people is underscored by his holiness and power.

In this week's chapter, we see the birth of Moses and his challenges growing up and being exiled from Egypt. We are reminded that God sees the suffering of his people and sends a Savior to redeem them.

In the book of Exodus, the worldly power of Egypt oppresses God's people and opposes God's plan. The story of God's deliverance of the people of God from slavery points to our need for a savior who can rescue us from enemies we cannot overcome. The story of Exodus is the story of the Bible, and the story of the Israelites is also our story.

This is the last sermon in 1 Corinthians, addressing practical problems in a real-life church. Chapter 16 serves as the conclusion to the letter, dealing with real-world issues. The chapter is unified by the practical nature of the problems addressed and the personal care that Paul shows to the church. Becoming holy means applying the gospel to real-life situations. The chapter covers various topi...

In the end of this climactic chapter in 1 Corinthians, Paul discusses the nature and importance of the resurrection. He shows how the hope of the resurrection gives us a reason to live with purpose and confidence in the face of death. As one song says, the resurrection gives us "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow."

Without the resurrection, our faith is meaningless, Christ is powerless, and our behavior doesn’t matter. But since the resurrection is real, our faith is essential, Christ is sovereign over everything, and our lives are transformed.

Paul covers the foundational and life-changing nature of the gospel message as a reminder and encouragement to the church in Corinth.

Learn how the church in Corinth was instructed to use their spiritual gifts rightly, in a way that helped others rather than glorified themselves. In the end, chaos helps nobody but order actually enhances edification.