Royal Redeemer Sermons

The Holy Spirit makes your faith in Jesus possible. He comes to you and calls you by the Gospel. The Holy Spirit is the reason you now God. Join us as we continue in our series on the Apostles Creed as Pastor Mark preaches on what we believe about the Holy Spirit.

Knowing what you believe about God's Son, Jesus Christ, is important and can have a tremendous impact upon you and your life. As we continue in our series on the Apostles' Creed called, "This I Believe", we will look at the second article of the creed, as well as the blessings that flow into our lives because of Jesus' role as bot hChrist and our Lord.

We say the Apostles Creed during worship. It contains the truth about God which is found in God's Word. It contains 3 articles (paragraphs), one for each of the 3 Persons in one Godhead. Have you ever slowly read and explored what is revealed in this prayer? It begins with: I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Join us as Pastor Dave unpacks the beauty and power fo...

The Apostles' Creed is one of the oldest and simplest summaries of the Christian faith as expressed in Scripture. More than a historic document, it is an accurate representation of our faith. In many ways, it is Christianity 101. As we look at this creed, and God's Word, we will unpack what it teaches and the implications that it has upon our lives. Join us as Pastor Mark explains what exp...

Friends and social media can have a powerful influence upon us. For that reason, today's kids need parents or other significant adults who will be present and engaged in their life. As we wrap up our series True North, we will look at several ways by which we can impact children (and those around us) in a way that will not only help build their confidence but allow them to live in ways that&#3...

God hears us when we call for help. In Psalm 18, David sings his request for God's rescue. And El Yeshuati (meaning "God is my rescue") came for David. He comes for us, too. No matter what trouble or challenge you are facing, God won't abandon you. Join us as Pastor Mark continues our sermon series True North as he preaches on Navigating Life's Storms.

A compass needle is designed to point to true north, providing direction and guidance. In a world of shifting values & confusing signals, we need reliable guidance for ourselves and our family. As we explore and learn biblical truths that serve as our "True North", we will discover how to navigate life's challenges, find purpose, and confidently follow the unchanging direction th...

God has given us faith, and He promises to maintain it and grow it. But that can be challenging on this broken planet. Join us as Pastor Mark concluded our sermon series as he preaches about faith in faithless times.

As we continue in our series "Unseen", we will look at Ephesians 6 where Paul talks about fighting those spiritual battles waged against us by the devil himself. Thankfully, with God's help and the power of His Word, not only are we instructed to start off each day "Dressed for War", but we are also given full access to the spiritual armor, or equipment, necessary to be vic...

There is a gun-wrenching scene from the film Forest Gump where the lead character is at the grave of his wife. He is talking to her about how much he misses her and how he is raising their son on his own. It's heartbreaking. Why does the world seem so difficult? What causes all the trouble we experience? Is there hope for this broken world? Join us as Pastor Mark preaches from I John 2 on &quo...

We fight spiritual battles every day. Martin Luther defines 3 enemies that every Christian faces: the devil, the world & ourselves. Despite all that God has done for us, we tend to allow our minds to be filled with shame, insecurity, fear, uncontrolled thoughts, compulsions, bitterness & hopelessness. Join us as Pastor Dave unpacks Romans 8 to help you identify areas of concern & to be...

Beneath our visible and tangible reality lurks an unseen reality where spiritual battles rage. It's real. It's dangerous. And if we want to win the war, we need to lean upon the truth of God's Word and engage His battle plan to uncover the cunning deceptions of our sinful nature, the world, and Satan himself. With Christ living inside us, we have His power and protection to overcome, a...

Jesus calls His followers to go and tell others about the Good News. That's you and me. Join us this Missions's Celebration Weekend at Royal Redeemer as Pastor Mark encourages and challenges us with his sermon from Luke 10.

"That's not a hill I am willing to die on." It's a phrase common in our vernacular today. It means it's not worth it. Today we especially focus on someone who decided the opposite. It's as if Jesus said " that is a hill I am willing to die on." Despite our selfishness, foolishness, lack of discernment, weakness, evil-intentions and overall rebellion, Jesus still...

Jesus, the night before His Sacrifice for you and me, gathered His disciples for the Passover meal. He taught them a "new command" to love and serve one another. He demonstrated that Love and His Grace by humbly doing a servant's job, washing their feet. He then served them the ultimate meal of His Body and Blood for the forgiveness of their sins. Join Pastor Dave this Maundy Thursda...

How we perceive the world around us often shapes our expectations & beliefs. Every year on Palm Sunday, Christians around the world celebrate the triumphant entry of our Lord & Savior, Jesus the Christ, into the Holy city of Jerusalem. Just like the Israelites in John 12:12-18 waved palm branches & shouted out to Jesus as He passed by, we too wave & shout to the Christ. What do we...

What does it mean to be fully devoted? What do you give your full attention to? What is your focus every day? Join us as we continue our Lenten sermon series from the Gospel of John as Pastor Mark preaches on the extravagant worship Mary gives to Jesus with a bottle of expensive perfume and her costly devotion.

In John 11, Jesus performs an amazing miracle supporting a very powerful declaration, "I am the Resurrection and the Life". As we continue in our series "Iconic", we will look at how - like Mary and Martha - many of us face various frustrations and disappointments of life, as well. Yet, as we live in faith, we can be fully confident that our Savior Jesus cares for us and will b...

Our eyesight is a valuable gift from God. It allows us to see His creation, as well as the needs He has placed in our path. Here's the problem - we may have physical eyesight yet be spiritually blind. The blind man in John 9 had his sight restored but still couldn't see who Jesus really was. Only after experiencing Jesus, did he finally proclaim, "Lord I believe", and worshipped...

A woman goes to a well and is surprised that Jesus is there. They have an amazing conversation about sin, worship, Living Water, and a lot more. Join us as we continue our Lenten sermon series with a message from Pastor Mark on the good news at the well.

the word "iconic" refers to someone or something influential or famous. Working thought the Gospel of John, we learn how our Lord's iconic life and sacrifice continue to makea powerful impact upon people's hearts and lives to this day. Join us as we look at Jesus' cleaning out the temple. As God's temples today, we ask Jesus to drive out whatever sin might be cluttering u...

The word "iconic" refers to someone or something influential or famous. While icons come and go, Jesus of Nazareth remains iconic because He alone is synonymous with hope, mercy and love. Working through the Gospel of John, we learn how our Lord's story, His teaching, and His sacrifice continue to make a powerful impact upon people's hearts and lives to this day.

The Bible is very clear that God is Holy and Pure! The Bible is also very clear that we are sinful, and on our own, we will never be holy and pure. So, do we just give up? No, there is Hope found in our Lord and Savior. Join us as Pastor Dave looks at how God reveals himself as Yahweh M'Kaddesh. This name identifies God as the God who purifies (sanctifies) us to His Glory. We will learn steps...

Deuteronomy 7:9 reads, "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is (El Hanne'eman) the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments." Join us as we continue our sermon series, Power In The Name, as Pastor Mark preaches on El Hanne'eman, our God who is faithful.

"The protective layer did what it was supposed to." That is the response of building officials when the glass-bottom observation deck on the 108th floor of Chicago's Willis Tower cracked with a mom and child standing on it. We have a God like that. He is a protective God. He is Yahweh Nissi, or the God who defends. Join us as Pastor Mark preaches on Yahweh Nissi: The God Who Defends.