Redemption Hill Church Sermons

Week 3 of Advent: Gaudete Sunday - the Sunday of JOY. For nearly 2,000 years, the Church has taught believers to anticipate Christ's return with hope, peace, joy, and love, NOT fear. Yet modern evangelicalism has turned eschatology into a source of anxiety rather than celebration. Isaiah 35 paints a stunning picture of what's coming: the wilderness will rejoice, the desert will blossom, bl...

Week 2 of Advent: "The Return of the King." As we wait for Christ's second coming, how should we live together as the Church? Romans 15 reveals Paul's surprising answer: it's not about deep spiritual disciplines or personal practices, it's about HOW WE LOVE EACH OTHER.KEY MESSAGES:- Paul's prayer: May God fill you with all joy, peace, and hope as you endure.- What cou...

James is executed. Peter is imprisoned and scheduled for public execution. The church gathers to pray, but when their prayers are answered beyond imagination, they don't believe it. This is the story of God's sovereignty, the power of humble prayer, and learning to trust BOTH His "yes" and His "no." KEY MESSAGES:- God was glorified through James' martyrdom AND Peter...

Antioch was the sin city of the Roman Empire, a city devoted to wickedness, temple prostitution, and human sacrifice. But God chose THIS place to become the Gentile center of Christianity. Why? Because when the Lord builds the house, our labor is never in vain. KEY MESSAGES: Regular believers (not apostles) fled persecution and accidentally started a missionary movement Antioch was the 3rd largest...

Peter has some explaining to do. He ate with uncircumcised Gentiles, entered their homes, and witnessed them receive the Holy Spirit, without circumcision, without Jewish tradition, without any "works" added to faith. The early church is furious. But Peter's defense changes everything. KEY MESSAGES: The Gentiles received the Holy Spirit just as the Jews did at PentecostSalvation is n...

What if the walls you've built in your heart are the very walls God died to tear down? In Acts 10, God orchestrates a divine appointment between Peter (a Jewish apostle) and Cornelius (a Roman centurion), two people who should never have been in the same room. But God had other plans. Through a bizarre vision involving unclean animals and a Holy Spirit encounter that shocked everyone, God prov...

The final installment of our Nicene Creed series tackles the church's most essential beliefs: one holy, catholic, apostolic church, baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the dead. Without a physical resurrection, Christianity crumbles, but because Christ rose bodily, we have unshakeable hope. KEY MESSAGES:- The church is not a building but the "called out ones,&quot...

What does the Nicene Creed teach us about the Holy Spirit? In this powerful message from our "We Believe" series, we explore how the Holy Spirit is not just a doctrine to understand, but the personal guarantee of our salvation and the one actively working in our lives every day. KEY TAKEAWAYS:- The Holy Spirit is "the Lord, the Giver of Life" - equal with the Father and Son- He...

1 Corinthians 15:12–28 | Theme: Christ’s Victory Past, Present, FutureIn Week 4 of our Nicene Creed series, we dive into 1 Corinthians 15:12–28 to see why the bodily resurrection is essential to the gospel and to everyday Christian living. Paul argues that if Christ is not raised, preaching is vain, faith is futile, and we remain in our sins, but in fact, Christ has been raised, the first fruits o...

In Week 3 of our “We Believe” series through the Nicene Creed, we open 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 to ask a timely question: What is the gospel? Paul calls it a matter of first importance—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose on the third day, and appeared to many witnesses, all according to the Scriptures. We clarify what the gospel is (the saving work of Jesus for sinners) and what it is not...

*** We apologize this recording was interrupted and is incomplete ***This marks the beginning of a new series focused on the Nicene Creed, just in time for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. This week we take a look at the historical context of the Nicene Creed, highlighting its crucial role in defining orthodox Christian faith and safeguarding believers from heresy, particularly in...

In this message we ask a timely question: How should Christians respond when the world grows hostile? From Acts 1:8, we return to the church’s non-negotiable mission—empowered by the Holy Spirit to bear witness to Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Drawing from the early chapters of Acts, we see that persecution doesn’t pause God’s plan—it often propels it. The Spirit equips ordinary believers...

As Peter travels among the believers, God uses him in powerful ways to demonstrate the living presence of Jesus through miraculous healings. In Lydda, Peter heals Aeneas, a man paralyzed for eight years, declaring, “Jesus Christ heals you.” The result? The whole region of Lydda and Sharon turns to the Lord. Soon after, in Joppa, Peter is called to the bedside of Tabitha (Dorcas), a beloved discipl...

After his dramatic conversion, Saul immediately begins proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues, declaring that Jesus is the Son of God. The Jewish believers are astonished, since Saul had once been their fiercest persecutor. Yet his preaching grows in boldness and power, confounding those who opposed the gospel. Facing death threats in Damascus, the disciples help Saul escape by lowering him in a bask...

In Acts 9:1–19, we see one of the most dramatic transformations in Scripture: the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus. Blinded by the glory of Christ, Saul is led into the city, where God sends Ananias to restore his sight and deliver God’s call. Saul is baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit, and set apart to proclaim...

In Acts 8:26–40, Philip is led by the Holy Spirit into a divine encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, a man seeking truth while reading from the prophet Isaiah. Guided by God’s timing, Philip explains how the Scriptures point to Jesus as the suffering Savior, and the eunuch responds in faith by being baptized on the spot. This passage is a beautiful reminder of how God orchestrates opportunities fo...

In Acts 7:54–8:3, we witness the powerful and heartbreaking account of the first Christian martyr—Stephen. After boldly confronting the religious leaders with the truth of the gospel, Stephen is filled with the Holy Spirit and receives a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Enraged, the crowd stones him while he prays for their forgiveness, echoing the heart of Christ. This moment ma...

In Acts 7:37–53, Stephen continues his bold defense before the Sanhedrin by confronting the deep-rooted resistance of Israel’s leaders to God’s messengers. He reminds them that Moses foretold the coming of a prophet like himself—pointing to Jesus. Yet just as their ancestors rejected Moses and turned to idols, so too have they resisted the Holy Spirit and betrayed the Righteous One sent by God. Th...

In Acts 7:1–36, Stephen begins his defense before the Sanhedrin by walking through the story of Israel—from Abraham’s call to Moses’ deliverance of God’s people. He traces God's sovereign hand throughout Israel’s history, emphasizing His faithfulness despite the people's rejection of His messengers. Stephen highlights that God's presence was never limited to one place, preparing the ground for the...

In Acts 6:8–15, we’re introduced to Stephen—a man full of grace and power, performing signs and wonders among the people. As opposition rises, members of the synagogue begin to argue with him, but they cannot withstand the wisdom and Spirit by which he speaks. Unable to defeat him honestly, they resort to false accusations, dragging him before the council. Tehe Holy Spirit in Stephen’s empowers hi...

In Acts 4:32–37, we see a church unified in heart and soul, embodying radical generosity and Spirit-filled encouragement. As believers shared everything they had, the apostles proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus with great power—and God's grace rested on them all. This passage shows us that true encouragement in the church is rooted in unity, generosity, and gospel clarity. Join us as we explore...

In Acts 6:1–7, the early church faces growing pains as the number of disciples increases. A complaint arises over the neglect of certain widows in the daily distribution of food. Rather than let division take root, the apostles act with wisdom, appointing seven Spirit-filled men to handle the practical needs—freeing the apostles to remain focused on prayer and the ministry of the Word. This pivota...

In Acts 5:17–42, the apostles face opposition from the high priest and religious leaders who arrest them for preaching about Jesus. Miraculously freed by an angel, they return to the temple to boldly continue teaching. When brought before the Sanhedrin, Peter declares their obedience to God over men and testifies to Jesus' resurrection. Despite the leaders' rage, the wise counsel of Gamali...

In Acts 5:1–16, we witness both the sobering judgment of God and the powerful movement of the Spirit in the early church. Ananias and Sapphira’s deceitful attempt to lie to the Holy Spirit results in immediate judgment, reminding us that God takes holiness seriously within His people. Yet even in the wake of this event, the church continues to grow in unity, power, and awe as the apostles perform...

In Hebrews 10:19–25, the writer calls believers to draw near to God with confidence, hold fast to hope, and encourage one another in love and good works. This passage reveals the foundation for Christian community: Christ’s finished work gives us access to God—and our response should be bold faith and deep connection with the church. Join us as we explore how God’s presence empowers us to persever...