Redemption Hill Church

Psalm 42 paints a beautiful picture of how to fight for joy by a crushed man. The author is a Son of Korah, one of the most notorious rebels in Israel’s history. God redeemed his sons, and gave them a place of honor in leading worship in his house. This Psalm, meant to be sung, is a brutally honest and desperate fight to put his hope in God. Even though God is far, even though he feels forgotten,...

Psalm 84 is a rich expression of longing for the presence of God. The Sons of Korah write from the heart of a pilgrim, yearning not just for a place, but for the God who dwells there. This psalm reveals the unmatched joy of being near the Lord—a joy so powerful that even the birds nesting near the temple are envied. The cry of the psalmist is clear: true, lasting joy is found in the presence of Go...

There’s a memorable moment in The Pilgrim’s Progress where Christian arrives at a steep hill called Difficulty. The true path to the Celestial City leads straight up that hill, but two easier-looking roads—Danger and Destruction—veer off to either side. Christian pauses, tired and hesitant, but remembers the King’s instructions and begins the hard climb, declaring, “The way to life lies here.” His...

Seeing the Gospel: The Significance of Baptism When we gather as the church, we come to sing the gospel, speak the gospel, and see the gospel. One way we see the gospel is through the ordinances—visible, symbolic acts given by Jesus to His church to display His saving work. These are not just church traditions; they are gospel reenactments instituted by Christ, taught by the apostles, and practice...

Imagine getting into the boat with Jesus. The day had been full—Jesus teaching crowds along the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Now, He leads His disciples to the other side. The water is calm, the breeze gentle, and the sky painted with sunset. But suddenly, without warning, calm gives way to chaos. A fierce storm erupts. Winds howl, waves crash into the boat, and fear grips your heart. You panic....

We live in a culture of instant everything—fast food, same-day delivery, streaming in seconds. We’re trained to value what is visible, measurable, and immediate. If something takes time, or we can’t see its results right away, we often assume it isn’t working or isn’t worth it. And sadly, we bring that mindset into our spiritual lives. We expect quick growth in our churches, instant transformation...

We’ve all experienced it: a skill we once practiced, a habit we once maintained, or a truth we once held closely—slowly slipping away over time. Maybe it was a language you studied, an instrument you played, or a relationship you didn’t nurture. The principle is familiar: use it or lose it. And Jesus tells us that this is true when it comes to spiritual truth. His message in Mark 4:21–25 is simple...

magine yourself in the disciples’ sandals. You’ve seen Jesus calm storms, heal the sick, cast out demons, and draw massive crowds with His teaching. But then, He tells a parable about a farmer scattering seed. It seems simple—maybe too simple. Yet this story holds profound truth. In it, Jesus reveals that the real difference between those who receive His Word and those who don’t comes down to one...

In our modern world, there are two competing views of family. One sees it as a restriction—something that limits freedom and personal fulfillment. The other places family on a pedestal, making it the ultimate source of meaning and identity. But Jesus presents us with something far more profound. While He affirms the value of biological family, He refuses to treat it as ultimate. Instead, Jesus inv...

Imagine a firefighter arriving at a burning house—sirens blaring, hose in hand, rushing in to save lives. But then someone from the crowd shouts, “He started the fire himself!” The accusation would be shocking, absurd, and offensive. Yet this is exactly the kind of charge the religious leaders make against Jesus in this passage. Though He’s healing the sick, casting out demons, and calling sinners...

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God gives Israel the gift of the Sabbath to rest and remember God’s faithfulness. The Pharisees took the command and turn it into everything but resting. We see in the sermon this morning that they would rather someone starve or suffer than to help them. All in the effort to not work. They had twisted God’s gift for their own Glory. They had raised their traditions to the level of scripture and ac...

Some things just don’t mix—oil and water, metal in a microwave, gasoline on a fire. But what about the gospel? In a culture that prioritizes personal truth and blends religious ideas like a spiritual smoothie, this question is crucial: Is the gospel compatible with other religious systems? The Pharisees in Mark 2 wrestled with this very issue, questioning why Jesus didn’t conform to their traditio...

Imagine being invited to dine with a dignitary—a man of great reputation and authority. You can picture the extravagant setting, the finest silverware, and the pressure to conduct yourself with the utmost etiquette. You would rehearse your words, mindful of every detail, hoping to make a good impression. Now, contrast that with a different kind of invitation—a dinner with Jesus. Unlike earthly dig...

C.S. Lewis, in his classic work Mere Christianity , presents a powerful argument about the identity of Jesus. He challenges the common claim that Jesus was merely a great moral teacher but not God. Lewis argues that such a position is not an option Jesus left open to us. A man who claimed what Jesus did—declaring the authority to forgive sins, equating Himself with God—would not be a great teacher...

Sin is like an irremovable stain—no matter how hard we try, we can’t scrub it away. Just as a ruined shirt reminds us of our inability to remove stains, sin leaves us feeling unclean before a holy God. The story of the leper in Mark 1 mirrors our own condition: isolated, broken, and powerless to cleanse ourselves. Like him, we must ask the question—can anyone remove the stain of our sin? The leper...

Every one of us has priorities. Whether we write them down or not, our daily choices reveal what we value most. Jesus, too, had priorities, and His life shows us what must shape our own. In Mark 1, after an exhausting day of ministry—preaching, casting out demons, and healing—Jesus did something unexpected. While most of us would have chosen rest, He rose early, withdrew to a desolate place, and p...

A spiritual battle rages around us, whether we recognize it or not. From the persecution of Christians under Nero to the horrors of human trafficking, the evidence of Satan’s schemes is undeniable. Yet, this battle is not just seen in history—it is felt in our daily lives. Pain, sorrow, and brokenness surround us, all tracing back to humanity’s rebellion in the garden. Even our bodies bear the wei...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer famously wrote, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” This statement captures the radical nature of true discipleship—when Jesus calls us, He transforms us. We become a new creation, breaking away from worldly attachments and idols to follow Him wholeheartedly. This is not an easy call; it requires a willingness to surrender everything because Jesus is now our ul...

Passage/Sermon Summary: In Mark 1:9-13, we witness the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus arrives at the Jordan River, seeking baptism from John, not because He needed cleansing, but to identify with humanity’s sin. This moment is profound, showing Jesus’ commitment to bear our shame and sin. The passage highlights the Trinitarian affirmation of Christ—God the Father declares Jesus His beloved So...

Mark’s Gospel, though anonymous, has been historically attributed to John Mark, a close associate of both Paul and Peter. Early church tradition, including the writings of Papias, affirms that Mark served as Peter’s interpreter, carefully recording his eyewitness accounts of Jesus. Unlike the more detailed and structured narratives of Matthew and Luke, Mark’s Gospel moves quickly and urgently, emp...

Why do we take the Lord’s Supper? Does it matter? Does anything happen when we take it? It does matter… it is worship! Jesus gives it to us as an ordinance in Luke 22, at the time of the Passover just before he is betrayed and crucified. He invites us into the new Passover, celebrating the real Exodus of God’s people and points us towards the final Banquet. Main Point – Taking the Lord’s Supper Is...

We often fall into the trap of viewing corporate worship as little more than a burdensome duty or an item to check off our weekly to-do list. There may even be the temptation to treat it as an event designed for entertainment or as a consumeristic experience where we evaluate what we “get out of it.” However, when we open the Scriptures, we find a radically different perspective. The Bible portray...

Does singing matter? Absolutely! The Bible contains over 400 references to singing and more than 50 commands to sing. As Christians, we are a singing people. God Himself sings, Jesus sang at the Last Supper, and Paul instructs the early churches to sing. Singing is a powerful expression of worship, and corporate singing is a gracious gift from God designed to strengthen our faith and trust in Him....

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