Redemption Hill Church Sermons

Sermon: Guest Speaker, Jon Herrera Semper Reformanda - Week 5 John 10:1-18 "Perseverance of the Saints"

Sermon: Guest Speaker, Joel Allardyce Semper Reformanda: Foundations of Reformation Week 4 - Romans 8:26-30 "Irresistible Grace"

God designed the work of redemption to provide salvation for His elect, and this work was for His Son (Jesus) to die for His chosen people by laying down his life for those His Father has given to Him. Sermon: Mike Hooper Semper Reformanda: Foundations of Reformation - Week 3 John 6:25-71 "Limited Atonement"

Before the creation of the world, God predestined His people to receive salvation. Some receive His justice, some receive His mercy, and no one receives injustice. We trust, and we rest in the knowledge that God is sovereign. Sermon: Jon Herrera, Guest Speaker Semper Reformada: Foundations of Reformation - Week 2 Romans 9:6-24 "Unconditional Election" #doctrineofgrace #reformed #reformat...

We are totally depraved, being children of wrath without the ability to turn from our sinful nature. Paul writes in Ephesians 2:1–10 that we have nothing within our power to save ourselves, but it is only by God's mercy and grace that we are saved. Redemption Hill Church San Antonio, Texas http://www.redemption-hill.com/

Closing out our series in Mark, we take a closer look at the extended ending of Marks's gospel. Within this expanded conclusion, we encounter the assertion that believers will possess the ability to handle serpents and consume poisonous substances without suffering harm. What significance does this hold for believers? Is this the primary message of this particular scripture? No, our primary em...

Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose again in three days. His resurrection completed the work of redemption and justified us in wiping out our debt (our sin). Our sin was nailed to the cross, and because of Jesus we carry it no more! Tetelestai, paid in full! Sermon: Mike Hooper The Gospel According to Mark - Week 54 Mark 16:1-13 "The Resurrection"

Surrendering His spirit, Jesus took His final breath and passed away on the cross, moving from a state of humiliation to one of exaltation. Yet, this marks only the inception of the redemption story. Jesus is subsequently laid to rest in the tomb of a wealthy man, fully submitting to God the Father on your behalf. Sermon: Mike Hooper The Gospel According to Mark - Week 53 Mark 15:16-47 "Cruci...

We have all transgressed and fallen short of the divine glory, yet we find justification through His grace as an unmerited gift, made possible through the redemption found in Christ. Every one of our sins has been borne by Christ, and it is through His sacrifice that we are redeemed and able to be reconciled with God. This has forever been God's plan, not a plan B. Sermon: Mike Hooper The Gosp...

All our righteous actions cannot secure our salvation. So, where do we turn for redemption? Our gaze is fixed on Jesus, who willingly bore our shame, our sins, and in return, we receive the gift of salvation. Sermon: Mike Hooper The Gospel According to Mark - Week 51 Mark 15:16-47 "Crucified, Dead, and Buried - Part 1" September 24, 2023

In this scripture from the Gospel of Mark (Mark 15:1-15), we witness the pivotal moment in the Passion of Jesus Christ. As morning breaks, the chief priests consult with the elders and scribes, deciding to hand Jesus over to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. Pilate questions Jesus about his identity as the King of the Jews, to which Jesus responds, 'You have said so.' The chief priests a...

After boldly proclaiming he would never abandon Jesus, we find Peter in the courtyard while Jesus is on trial, warming himself by the fire. While by the fire, some bystanders approach him, and we read that he denies Jesus three times. Is Peter's denial of Christ unforgivable? Sermon: Guest Speaker Jon Herrera The Gospel According to Mark - Week 49 Mark 14:66-72 "Peter Denies Jesus"

"Jesus on Trial" - Mark 14:53-65 Did Jesus ever say He was the Son of God, and why do we care that Peter warms his hands by the fire? In Mark 14:53-65 we read that Jesus remained quiet during his trial, but when asked if he was the Son of God, His response was simple, "I am." During this trial, we see the story of Peter following Jesus at a safe distance, pausing to remain safe...

The Psalmist sets a standard of praise and love for God's law in Psalm 119, trusting in the Lord for his salvation. With faith, the Psalmist says, "I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant," trusting that the Good Shepherd will be faithful to save.

Have you ever been in a dangerous situation with the enemy closing in on you? In Psalm 119, we read about the psalmist crying out to the Lord for His justice as his enemies draw near, knowing that the Lord is even closer. No matter how near our enemies get to us, they will never be as close as the Lord. Surrounded by God's safety, the psalmist takes refuge in God's perfect plan knowing eve...

Have you ever longed for God's word to the point of "I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments."? Sounds pretty extreme, right? We read in Psalm 119 that the Psalmist does just this, he pants for God's commandments. We go to the word of God to be refreshed and find wisdom, truth, and hope. We should long to spend time in His word, so why is it we often don&#3...

The Psalmist longs to see God's saving power saying, "My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled." He knows that in times of persecution, God alone can save, so he awaits God's promises with expectation. Equipped with the knowledge of God's word, the Psalmist knows his hope is found only in God. Aug 7, 2023 Sermon: Guest Speaker Joel Allardy...

The Psalmist is being persecuted by people who aren't living by God's law, and he feels that he is being left out to dry. He is calling out to God for his help to keep him steadfast in the ways of the Lord. Speaker: Mike Hooper Series: Summer in the Psalms - Week 7 Sermon: Psalm 119:81-96 - "Kaph and Lamedh"

God deals with the Psalmist well and does it according to His word, including when he was going through affliction. The Psalmist was glad that he was afflicted because he learned from the affliction, and it drew him closer to the Lord. Speaker: Jon Herrera Series: Summer in the Psalms - Week 6 Sermon: Psalm 119:65-80 - "Teth and Yodh"

The psalmist says he hasn’t forgotten God’s word and wants to fulfill His word, but he cannot because he is not perfect, is sinful, and makes mistakes. He is suffering from affliction's and is trying to hang on to the truth, but he finds comfort and life in God’s law. Speaker: Mike Hooper Series: Summer in the Psalms - Week 5 Sermon: Psalm 119:49-64 - "Zayin and Heth"

The Psalmist wants the Lord to teach and lead him on the right path letting his heart have assurance and give him life. The Lord's love will come to him, for he trusts in His word and wants to keep the Lord's law, speak of the testimonies, and not be put to shame, for he loves all of God's law and prays to the Lord for strength to keep it. Speaker: Mike Hooper Series: Summer in the Psa...

July 31, 2023 "Oh how I love your law!" was the sentiment of the Psalmist as he wrote his expressions of love for God's law in Psalm 119. The Psalmist proves his love through the time spent meditating on God's law "all the day long." We spend our time on the things that are important to us. Is the way you spend your time showing that you love the things God loves? #psal...

In Psalm 119:17-32 Psalmist speaks about his love and dependence on God's law as he travels through a foreign land. In these verses, the Psalmist is falsely accused in this foreign land. We would expect that the Psalmist would bring complaints to the Lord, but instead, we read his praises to God because joy is found in dependence on the Lord. Speaker: Joel Allardyce Psalm 119:17–32 "Gamma...

The psalmist describes how the people who walk in the law of the Lord are blessed. He doesn't have a great understanding of the law or even the scriptures but wants to learn the Lord's law and praise him, not wander from the Lord's commandments. He will meditate, fix his eyes on his ways, and not forget his word. Speaker: Jon Herrera Series: Summer in the Psalms - Week 2 Sermon: Psalm...

The psalmist describes how he loves God's law because it gives him more understanding, meditation, and wisdom. Since he loves God's law and wants to keep it, it keeps him away from wanting to sin. Speaker: Mike Hooper Series: Summer in the Psalms - Week 1   Sermon: Psalm 119:97-104 - "Introduction to Psalm 119"