The Redeemer Pulpit

What made the early church so effective? As we begin 2026, we're taking time to examine the biblical foundations of a healthy church—and it starts with what they devoted themselves to first. In Acts 2:42, Luke tells us the first believers "devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching." But what exactly was that teaching? Why did it carry such weight? And what does commitment to it actually look li...

The Christmas story is one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture—but have we grown so accustomed to it that we've missed what Luke is actually showing us? In this verse-by-verse study of Luke 2:1-20, we examine why Luke includes the birth narrative and discover two profound truths about how God's Kingdom operates: it arrives in unassuming ways yet announces itself unmistakably. In this...

Why does an elderly priest burst into prophetic song after months of silence? In this verse-by-verse exposition, we examine Zechariah's Spirit-inspired hymn—known historically as the Benedictus—and discover three iron-clad reasons every believer has to praise the Lord. Walking through Luke 1:67-80, we explore how this prophetic song serves as a divine commentary on God's plan of salvation, rooted...

What does the right response to God's fulfilled promises look like? In this message, we witness the birth of John the Baptist and discover how different people respond when God moves in power. As we continue our verse-by-verse study through Luke's opening chapter, we transition from promise to fulfillment. Elizabeth gives birth to the son God promised, and the community witnesses something extraor...

Glorifying the Promise-Keeping God Pt 1 | Luke 1:46-56 When God acts, His people rejoice with song! In this message, we examine Mary's Magnificat—one of the most beautiful and Scripture-saturated songs in all of the Bible. As we continue our verse-by-verse study through Luke's Gospel, we encounter the second of four songs in Luke's opening chapter. Mary's song isn't just personal praise—it's a dec...

Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through Luke's Gospel, examining the remarkable account of the Annunciation. In this message, we explore how God's Word produces faith and joy in His waiting people when we hear it the right way. Through three powerful scenes - Gabriel's announcement to Mary, Mary's faithful response, and Elizabeth's Spirit-filled rejoicing - we discover what genuine...

You've been praying. You've been faithful. You've been waiting... and waiting... and waiting. Sound familiar? In this powerful message from Luke 1:5-25, we meet an elderly couple who'd been praying for decades with no answer in sight. But when God finally speaks, His answer is bigger—and stranger—than anything they could have imagined. In this message, discover: ✅ Why God's promises aren't bound...

Ever wonder if the Bible is really trustworthy? Or if the Gospel is truly for someone like YOU? In this opening message of our new series through Luke's Gospel, we're getting our bearings for an incredible journey through the life of the Perfect Man—Jesus Christ. **In this message, you'll discover:** ✅ Why Luke's Gospel is built on rock-solid eyewitness accounts ✅ How a Greek doctor investigated...

First of two Wednesday Night Bible classes on Penal Substitutionary Atonement