Sermons of Redeeming Life Church

This week we are continuing in our sermon series through the book of 2nd Timothy as Pastor Josiah delivers a sermon centered on 2 Timothy 1:13-18. In his sermon, “Hold Fast,” Pastor Josiah stressed the importance of holding fast to the gospel and standing firm on the truth of God’s word. Just as in Timothy’s day, there are heretics and false gospels that are seeking to wreak havoc on the church an...

As Christians, many of us will experience hardships and difficulties in this life as a result of our faith in Christ. In his sermon, “Walk Boldly,” centered on 2 Timothy 1:6-12, Pastor Josiah speaks to the importance of enduring suffering for the sake of the gospel as he examines Paul’s charge to Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel, but to endure and remain steadfast until Timothy finishes the...

Join us this week as Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) outlines what it means to “Live On Mission” as he unpacked Christ’s command from Mark 16:15, in which Christ instructed his followers to go out into all the world proclaiming the good news of the gospel. We all know that as Christians it is important that we share the gospel with those who are lost. But what does that actually look like in...

Join us this week as we begin a new study through the book of 2nd Timothy. In his sermon, 'Heritage of Faith,' based on 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Pastor Josiah explores Paul’s heartfelt encouragement to Timothy to remain steadfast in faith and endure challenges for the sake of the gospel. This message emphasizes the importance of passing down a 'heritage of faith' and persevering through hardship. It invit...

Do you ever struggle with knowing what to pray or even how to pray? Join us this week as Pastor Josiah preaches a sermon entitled, “How To Pray,” centered on Matthew 6:5-15. In his sermon, Pastor Josiah walks through the Lord’s Prayer verse by verse and unpacks the model for prayer that Christ gave to us during his sermon on the mount.

This week we continued in our Christmas series as Pastor Josiah preached a sermon centered on Matthew 2:1-12. In his sermon, Pastor Josiah shared the importance of worshiping Christ and seeking him first above all other things in this world.

This week we are continuing in our Christmas sermon series as Pastor Josiah delivered a sermon centered on Luke 2:1-20. In his sermon Pastor Josiah shared how Christ’s birth in Bethlehem was not only the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy but that through his birth, Christ became the Lord, Messiah, and Savior that the world had been longing for and is still in need of today.  This sermon w...

How can we know that John the Baptist and Jesus Christ were the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy? How can we trust in the promises of God? What does it look like to truly be a servant of the Lord? How can we find contentment in this life? In his sermon, “The Promise Fulfilled,” centered on Luke 1:5-38, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he shared how we can trust in God’s pr...

How would those living 2000 years ago know that Christ was the Messiah? What signs were they looking for? Who was the Elijah that would prepare the way for Christ’s arrival? And how can we know for sure that Christ will return again one day?   In his sermon, “A Final Promise,” centered on Malachi 3:1-6 & 4:1-6, Pastor Josiah Walker addressed these questions as he shared how the birth of C...

What do we do when it appears that all hope is lost? How should we respond when we are persecuted for our faith? What does it look like to trust God and truly rely on Him? In his sermon, “The Gospel Prevails,” centered on Acts 11:27-12:25, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and others as he shares how like Peter and the first-century church we can turn to Christ, place our faith in Him and trus...

What happens when people join our church who are different than we are? How should we react when other believers have different preferences or opinions about various matters than we do? Are Christians allowed to associate with people who aren’t like them?   In his sermon, “Factions & Family,” centered on Acts 11:1-30, Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) addressed these questions as he sh...

Are Christians still required to follow the dietary restrictions outlined in the Old Testament? How did food restrictions hinder the advancement of the gospel to the Gentiles? How did God use complimentary visions to show Peter that what God has called clean, we cannot call unclean. In his sermon, “Gospel Reach,” centered on Acts 9:32-10:48, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he...

What does it look like to be chosen by God? How do we know if we have been sent by him to spread the gospel? How can we be equipped with the tools necessary to share good news with others?  In his sermon, “Chosen & Sent,” centered on Acts 9:1-31, Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) answers these questions by sharing how Saul, later called Paul, was chosen by God to share the gospel and a...

What does it look like to be faithful in the face of persecution? How can we equip ourselves with the tools necessary to share the gospel? How can we best advance the gospel across social and ethnic barriers? In his sermon, “No Boundaries,” centered on Acts 8:4-40, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he showed how Philips commitment to be faithful, reliable, available and teachabl...

How should we respond in the face of persecution? How do we faithfully serve Christ regardless of how others treat us? How do we hold on to hope even when it seems like the whole world is closing in on us? In his sermon, “Faithful Endurance,” centered on Acts 6:8-8:3, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others like them as he talked about the importance of imitating Christ in every aspect o...

What happens when conflict breaks out in the church? How can we peacefully resolve issues with fellow believers? Why is it important to squash grumblings in the church before the gossip spreads? How can disagreements in the church affect our witness in the community?q In his sermon “The Spirit-Filled Seven,” centered on Acts 6:1-7, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others like them as he...

Can the Gospel ever be thwarted? Can God ever fail? Can the Christian trust that God will see His Will accomplished? Robbie Tschorn answers these questions and more in the sermon “God Cannot Be Stopped” (Acts 5:12-42). God is always moving whether we see it or not. When opposition arises outside of and even within the church, the Christian can rest assured that God’s power will forever be on displ...

What does it look like to build the Kingdom of God? What happens when we start to build our own kingdom in opposition to God’s kingdom? How should we view the Holy Spirit in relation to the rest of the triune godhead? In his sermon, “Kingdom Builders,” centered on Acts 4:32-5:11, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and others as he unpacks the story of Ananias and Sapphira and their deceitfulnes...

How were Christ’s apostles able to stand firm against opposition from the religious rules and leaders of their day? How can we as Christians boldly proclaim the gospel in situations that are overwhelming or intimidating? How does the Holy Spirit equip and empower us for the work of ministry? What role does prayer play when it comes to our gospel witness? In his sermon, “Go Boldly,” centered on Act...

What happened when the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost? How were 3,000 people saved and added to the church that day? What does it look like to be a devoted follower of Christ?  In his sermon, “The Promise Fulfilled,” centered on Acts 2:1-47, Pastor Josiah answered these questions as he shared how the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled at Pentecost as believers were empowered to...

What are the requirements necessary for being called as an apostle? Do apostles still exist in the church today? What did Jesus’ followers do while they waited on the Holy Spirit to come? In his sermon, “The Waiting Room,” centered on Acts 1:12-26, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he shared from God’s word the important work that the apostles completed as they waited on the hel...

How old is the Christian church? How did the church even start? What happened to Christ’s apostles after Christ ascended into Heaven? Who is actually qualified to share the gospel?  In his sermon “Mission Possible,” centered on Acts 1:1-11, Pastor Josiah answered these questions as he shared how God builds His church through the faithful witness of Christian believers. As Christians, each one...

Is it wrong for a Christian to be rich? What does it look like to be a generous giver? What role should Christians play when it comes to defending God’s word? What does it mean to be entrusted with the gospel? In his message “Be The Church,” based on 1 Timothy 6:17-21, Pastor Josiah shares how it is important for us to be kingdom minded rather than focused solely on the temporary things of this li...

What does it look like to be a man or woman of God? What roles do confessions or doxologies play in the life of a Christian? How do we fight the spiritual battles that are happening around us? How can we endure to the end?  In his sermon, “A Charge to Keep,” based on 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and more as he unpacks some of the final instructions and exhortations...

How can we find satisfaction in life? Where does our contentment come from? Are the blessings we receive from God contingent on how godly our lives are? What does it mean to have a “Jesus-Plus” mentality? In his sermon “Satisfied with Christ,” based on 1 Timothy 6:1-10,  Pastor Josiah answers these questions and more as he shares from Paul’s letter to Timothy on how “godliness with contentmen...