Royal Redeemer Sermons

Out of love for us, God gave us the Ten Commandments. They are the foundation to healthy, God-centered ways to live as His children. It is true that there are many named gods that people uselessly worship. So, God begins the Ten Commandments by establishing the fact that we are to worship Him above all things. That makes sense, but Luther reminds us that, "whatever you confide in, that is you...

God's moral law, known as the Ten Commandments, offers us the guidance and stability our hearts need. As we explore these truths that are "Written in Stone" throughout this new sermon series, we rejoice that they provide absolute clarity, enduring hope, and a steady roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern life. We often view the Ten Commandments as a rigid list of ancient r...

Our ability to trust another person is based on how much we know them. Of course, to know them, we need to have a relationship with them. The Holy Spirit empowers us to know God and enjoy a relationship with Him through faith. This relationship is strengthened by the many promises made within His Word - promises that we can trust Him to keep. As we continue in our series "No one Greater"...

God promises to give us provision, guidance, encouragement, strength, and wisdom. He also promises His protection during life's storms. Join us as Pastor Mark kicks off our next sermon series titled, "No One Greater", as we look to Psalm 121 and explore God's protection.

Relationships are complicated and, because of sin, can become damaged creating a wedge between two individuals. As we wrap up our series, "The High Road", we will once again look at God's Word to learn how to reconcile relationships that maybe in conflict. Join us as we discover and apply key characteristics of God's wisdom, we will be reminded of the importance of taking the hig...

When people are unkind or cruel to us, we can respond with a bitter reply. God encourages a better way. It comes from replacing a root of bitterness with a root of love, strength and victory. Join us as we continue our sermon series "The High Road", as Pastor Mark preaches on bridling a bitter reply.

God's Word offers practical insight to help you maintain your integrity when others choose a more destructive path. In the new series, "The High Road", you'll discover how to guard your hearts and reflect Christ-like character when the people around you take the low road. Join us as we learn the importance of barricading your anger when people are difficult or irritating, allowin...

Happy Mother's Day! This Mother's Day weekend, we celebrate "motherly love", and yet love can be a strange and vague word word at times. we say we love pizza, and we love our moms... but love for our moms is not at all like our love for pizza. So, what is love all about? Join us as Pastor Dave takes a deep dive into the ultimate definition of Love... Jesus Christ! We receive His...

As we wrap up the series, "Overcomer", we recall how God enjoys using our weaknesses to reveal His glory, grace and strength. Join us as we learn how, when we are open about and share our weaknesses, others will not only see God's power at work within us but can also experience the blessing of having God use and work within their weaknesses, as well.

There will be times when God will intentionally choose to work through and help us overcome our inadequacies and shortcomings to reveal His glory, grace and power. When we trade our limitations for God's limitless grace, we can emerge an "Overcomer" and trust that His strength will help us during our weaknesses.

Jesus says He stands at the door and knocks. God directed the Hebrews to paint their doorframes with lamb's blood for the Passover. God provided a door in the ark for Noah and his family. Our Heavenly Father provides doors for His children. Join us as Pastor Mark preaches a sermon titled, "Hinges, Opening the Doors in the Bible."

This week is Mission's Weekend at Royal Redeemer. The Bible calls all believers to be missionaries in some way. Pastor Mark will preach as we learn about some of the compelling reasons to share the Good News. We will highlight many mission opportunities and encourage you to join this important Gospel work.

Life can be difficult and scary at times, and that can leave us feeling worried or afraid about what tomorrow might bring. Thankfully, in those moments, Jesus' resurrection can bolster our confidence and courage. Based on the promises found in God's Word and our Lord's victory on that first Easter, we can rejoice and celebrate in "God's Answer to Our Prayer for a Better Life&q...

On the first Palm Sunday, the crowd cried out "Hosanna" or "Save us, please!" And while the people were asking God to save them from Rome through a conqueror, God's answer was, "No. I will save you from your sin through a cross." Whenever we receive a "No" to our prayers, it's important to remember that God always has a bigger perspective and a bette...

Most of us have experienced broken relationships. Is it okay to leave them broken? God calls us to reconcile with each other just as He has reconciled us to Him through Jesus. Join us as Pastor Mark continues our Lenten sermon series, "40 Days of Prayer" as he talks about praying when you need to reconcile.

What do you do if you don't feel as close to God as you used to, or feel like you've started to drift away? How do you get close to God again? As we continue our series "40 Days of Prayer", we will see the value and blessing of "Praying When You've Drifted Away", along with the wonderful reminder that, no matter how far we may drift away, God's grace and unconditional love are always just a prayer...

Just because we're advancing in years doesn't mean we are maturing. The same is true in our relationship with God. Some of us have been saved for years or even decades yet, have not seen much spiritual growth. Join us as we continue our Lenten sermon series, as Pastor Mark preaches on praying when you desire spiritual growth.

There are many things that can leave us feeling as if we're in over our heads or that there's no light at the end of the tunnel. As we continue in our series "40 Days of Prayer", we'll look at bringing those moments to God and praying when we feel overwhelmed. When we go to Him in prayer, we will receive the power, strength and support we need for whatever we might be facing...

God is our protector. He is the Good Shepherd who takes care of His sheep. King David shares an amazing prayer for protection n Psalm 16. He doesn't do a lot of asking, but he mostly reminds himself of God's protecting nature. Join us as Pastor Mark continues our sermon series "40 Days of Prayer" as he preaches on praying when you need protection.

Life doesn't always go as planned. At some point, you'll face seemingly impossible obstacles and barriers - situations that can make you feel like things will never work out. But God is always available to help. When you connect with Him in prayer, you connect with the ultimate source of power which can help you face and handle any moment of uncertainty.

As humans, we all have different needs in our relationships. A marriage relationship is no different. Thankfully, God's Word offers help and direction to help us. Regardless of whether we are married or not, God's Word offers wisdom and guidance that can help us stay connected to Christ and, as a result, lovingly serve one another in a way that allows us to enjoy and honor those around us.

The Bible teaches us what we should spend our time thinking about. Instead of letting your mind run wild, or run on its own, God says we can take our thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ. Join us as Pastor Mark kicks off a two week series titled, "What's On Your Mind," as we learn how you can think about what you are thinking about.

As God's children, we are called to not merely "put up" with the people we encounter and deal with each week but look for ways to make an impact upon them and bring out the best in them. Join us as we wrap up our series "Faith @ Work", we will look at several biblical principles that will help accomplish that task and bless any relationship in which we find ourselves.

We have all been there. We're at work interacting with someone at home, school, the rec center, and God nudges you to share your faith with your words and actions. A cold sweat breaks out, and you justify why you should just bite your tongue and avoid the situation. Join Pastor Dave as he helps us learn how and why you should grow in your witness at work.

The Kingdom of God is sometimes counter-intuitive; dying t oself brings life, true wealth is the result of giving things away, the way to the front is taking a seat in the back, and people who mourn are called blessed. And that is true for the workplace, too. Join us as Pastor Mark continues in our sermon series "Faith @ Work, as he preaches on Living as a Servant @ Work.