Redemption Life Fellowship

This sermon explores the profound sense of distance many experience during the Christmas season—whether physical separation from cherished places, emotional or relational gaps with loved ones, or the deepest longing felt when God seems far away. Drawing on Luke 2:8-21, it highlights how the birth of Jesus dramatically breaks a 400-year silence from God, as angels announce the Savior's arrival...

In this Advent message from Luke 2:1-16, RLF Elder Dave Whitaker reminds us that the angels’ announcement wasn’t just cute Christmas-pageant material—it was terrifying glory breaking into a fearful world. The heart of the good news is simple and life-changing: God did not send a coach, a second chance, or more rules; He sent a Savior, Christ the Lord. This gospel is not for people who do enough—it...

From a Roman prison, Paul penned the most joy-saturated letter in the New Testament, proving that true joy is not rooted in circumstances but in the all-sufficiency of Christ. Reviewing the book chapter-by-chapter, the pastor highlighted how Paul’s chains advanced the gospel, how Jesus’ humility in Philippians 2 becomes the pattern for every believer, how every earthly achievement is rubbish compa...

How can a man in prison overflow with joy and declare, “I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need”? In the closing words of Philippians, Paul reveals the life-changing truth that true contentment, generous living, and unshakable confidence are never found in changing circumstances—but in an all-sufficient Savior. In this message, we unpack three gospel realities tha...

In Philippians 4:1-9, Paul (from prison) shows us how to get off the anxiety roller-coaster and live grounded in Christ. Instead of dragging everyone around us through our worry, conflict, and need for control, we can rejoice always, pray about everything, and think on what is true — because Jesus is near, He is good, and He is enough.

www.rlf.church In Philippians 3:17-21, Paul urges believers to run the Christian race together by imitating faithful examples, rejecting those whose lives oppose the cross, and fixing their hope on heavenly citizenship. With tearful warning, he contrasts self-centered impostors—driven by appetite, shame, and earthly focus—against the church’s true identity as a colony of heaven awaiting Christ’s r...

Visit us online at rlf.church In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul admits he hasn’t arrived at perfection but presses on with one focus: forgetting the past and straining toward the prize of knowing Christ fully. The world’s “shiny things”—comfort, achievements, approval—promise joy but deliver brokenness. Maturity isn’t flawlessness; it’s daily dependence on the Holy Spirit to reveal distorted thinking a...

In this sermon, we dive into Philippians 3:1-11, unpacking Paul’s radical shift in perspective: counting everything as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. From spiritual résumés to rewritten balance sheets, discover how grace flips our ideas of gain and loss—and why true joy is found not in what we achieve for God, but in what we receive from Him. Perfect for your commute, wor...

The Gospel Becoming Visible, Philippians 2:19-30 (Derek Harm)

Join us at Redemption Life Fellowship for this powerful message from Philippians 2:12-18, where we explore Paul's call to allow what God has worked in His children through Jesus' finished work in the Gospel to work outward revaling Christ in everything we do and say, cancel complaining with gratitude, and cling to the Word with joyful perseverance—all powered by God's energizing work w...

In this passage from Philippians 2:5-11, often referred to as the "hymn of Christ," Paul inverts worldly notions of success. Our culture obsesses over climbing higher, but Jesus shows that true glory comes through humility. Because Jesus humbled Himself to death on the cross, God exalted Him above all. We are called to adopt Christ's mindset of humility, follow His example of descent...

This message from Philippians 2:1-4 challenges us to lay down selfish ambitions and pursue unity with the mind of Christ. Discover how the Gospel fosters joyful humility, enabling us to rejoice in all things because Jesus is our everything.

On September 14, 2025, at Redemption Life Fellowship, Derek Harn delivered a sermon titled "Worthy of the Gospel" from Philippians 1:27-30, as part of the series "In Everything…Rejoice!". Drawing from Paul’s letter written in a Roman prison, Harm emphasized that living worthy of the gospel means reflecting its value through unity, courage, and hope, rather than earning it. He h...

The sermon delves into Philippians 1:18b-26, highlighting Paul's confidence in a win-win situation amid imprisonment: living means fruitful purpose in Christ, and dying means eternal gain with Him. It emphasizes how centering life on Jesus enables bold living, contented dying, and passionate service, applying a gospel perspective to painful circumstances and teaching from Redemption Life Fello...

Connect with Redemption Life Fellowship of Greenville at www.rlf.church. We would love for you to visit us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. We are located at 1311 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615.

Join Redemption Life Fellowship for this sermon from Philippians 1:9-11 showing how a Gospel-centered identity brings unshakeable joy, even in suffering. Paul, writing from prison, prays for abounding love, knowledge, and discernment to approve what is excellent and lead to purity through Christ's righteousness—not our efforts. Notable quotes: "The Gospel Connects Them, Grows In Them, Flo...

From our "Philippians: In Everything…Rejoice!" series at Redemption Life Fellowship. Preached on August 17, 2025. Paul writes from prison, yet his joy is unchained through grace-motivated gospel partnership: joyful gratitude for the past, confidence in God's future promises, and Christ-like affection in the present. Big Idea: Rejoice through anything when Christ is everything. Applyi...

Join us in exploring Philippians 1:1-2, where the focus is on our identity in Christ as servants and saints united by shared grace. Discover how this perspective enables rejoicing in every circumstance, with Christ at the center. Part of the series "In Everything…Rejoice."Dive into Philippians 1:1-2 and uncover the transformative identity as servants and saints standing in shared grace. Learn to r...

In our final sermon of the Jonah series, "Mission of Mercy," preached on August 3, 2025, we dive into Jonah 4:9-11 to explore God’s boundless mercy that pursues rebels and transforms lives. At Redemption Life Fellowship, our mission is to introduce people to Jesus and the redeemed life He offers. This message challenges us to reflect: “What moves you (pity or anger) reveals what you trul...

Listen to Redemption Life Fellowship’s sermon from July 27, 2025, “Affections Revealed by What God Appoints” (Jonah 4:5-11). This message from our “Jonah: Swallowed up by Mercy” series unpacks how God uses divine appointments to confront our hearts and realign us with His limitless mercy. Reflect on Jonah’s struggle and Jesus’ ultimate act of mercy as you prepare your heart for worship. Follow our...

In this July 20, 2025, sermon from Jonah 4:1-4, Pastor Sam Jones of Redemption Life Fellowship explores "Trapped by Our Hurts: When Mercy Should Outweigh Self-Pity." Jonah’s anger at God’s mercy toward Nineveh reveals how unforgiveness traps us in a cycle of bitterness. Through Jesus’ radical mercy, we’re called to forgive and extend grace, breaking free from hurt. Big Idea: "God pu...

This sermon explores Jonah 3:4-10, highlighting God’s relentless mercy toward rebels. Despite Jonah’s minimal obedience, the Ninevites’ surprising repentance reveals God’s power to use imperfect messengers and soften pagan hearts. The message points to Jesus, the greater Jonah, who secures eternal mercy through His sacrifice. Key themes include God’s grace through flawed people, the call to contin...

This sermon explores Jonah’s reluctance to share God’s message with Nineveh and how God’s mercy prevails despite human rebellion. It challenges us to overcome our tendency to categorize and avoid others, urging us to embrace God’s call to reconciliation. Key lessons include trusting God with outcomes, acting with urgency, and allowing God to redeem our failures. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we’re equ...

In this episode from June 29, 2025, explore Jonah 2:1-10 in "God Specializes in Lifting Sinking Souls." This message unpacks how God faithfully pursues rebels with His mercy, using distress to draw us to deliverance. From Jonah’s rock-bottom prayer to his surrender, see how God’s grace transforms lives, pointing to Jesus’ ultimate rescue. Perfect for those seeking hope and encouragement....

In this sermon, unpack Jonah 1:7-17, revealing how God pursues rebels with His limitless mercy. Recorded on June 22, 2025, this message challenges us to examine the identities we cling to and trust God’s merciful pursuit, even in life’s storms. Through Jonah’s rebellion and God’s grace, we see a powerful picture of Jesus, who brings peace through His sacrifice. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen...