Redemption Hill Church Sermons

God Reveals Himself Through Our Conscience

Pastor Jim Donahue — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0000

This week Pastor Jim continues our series on how we can have security in God's existance and involvement in our lives.

Join us as we explore V12-13 of Psalm 19 and the reality that God has made us creatures of conscience. This longing for good draws us to the author of goodness himself.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction to Psalm 19 and Conscience
(00:01:33) - C.S. Lewis and the Moral Argument
(00:02:51) - Paul on the Law Written on Hearts
(00:03:57) - The Internal Referee: Conscience in Action
(00:05:00) - David's Confession and Human Sinfulness
(00:05:35) - Universal Morality Across Cultures
(00:06:32) - Case Studies: Evil and Moral Outrage
(00:08:56) - Objective Morality and the Problem of Evil
(00:10:11) - Evolution, Instinct, and Sacrifice
(00:11:18) - Maximilian Kolbe: Sacrificial Love
(00:13:06) - Hidden Faults and Willful Sins in Psalm 19
(00:14:50) - The Modern Church's Avoidance of Sin
(00:16:52) - David's Psalms of Sin and Restoration
(00:18:20) - The Slimy Pit and God's Deliverance
(00:21:17) - Running the Race: Hebrews 12 and Perseverance
(00:22:23) - Training Like a Marathon Runner
(00:23:33) - Sin as Entanglement in the Christian Race
(00:24:53) - 1 Corinthians 9 and Disciplined Running
(00:26:24) - Loving Sin Too Much to Let Go
(00:27:21) - Greg Yeager's Testimony: Martial Arts and Surrender
(00:31:42) - Psalm 51 and Confession's Power
(00:33:49) - Pastor's Personal Journey Through Sin
(00:38:03) - Psalm 139: Search Me, God
(00:39:10) - Recap: Conscience, Christ, and the Cross
(00:40:37) - Living by the Spirit and Resources for Victory
(00:41:43) - Final Invitation and Call to Action

God Has Revealed Himself Through the Scriptures

Pastor Jim Donahue — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0000

Do you struggle to trust that God even exists, much less cares for you? Faith is often hard. Even for people who seek to place faith at the center of their lives.

This week, Pastor Jim Donahue continues our first sermon series "How Can I Know God Exists?" with an exploration of Psalm 19 and the ways that the Bible uniquly shows us the person and character of God.

Jump in with us and let's explore the life of faith together.

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Chapters

(00:00:01) - Introduction: God's Revelation Through Scripture
(00:00:52) - The Miraculous Unity of the Bible
(00:03:48) - The Bible as God-Breathed Word
(00:05:22) - Psalm 19 and God's Covenant Name Yahweh
(00:06:36) - Moses, the Burning Bush, and 'I Am'
(00:08:46) - Dissecting Psalm 19:7-9 - Names for Scripture
(00:09:34) - The Law of the Lord: Perfect and Reviving
(00:10:34) - Statutes of the Lord: Trustworthy and Wisdom-Giving
(00:12:04) - Precepts of the Lord: Right and Joy-Giving
(00:14:03) - Commands of the Lord: Radiant, Meant to be Obeyed
(00:15:52) - Fear of the Lord and Decrees: Pure and Enduring
(00:17:00) - God's Unchanging Nature Reflected in Scripture
(00:18:39) - More Precious Than Gold, Sweeter Than Honey
(00:19:32) - Benefits of Saturating in God's Word
(00:20:50) - The Blind Leper's Devotion to Scripture
(00:22:25) - Biblical Illiteracy Among Christians Today
(00:23:21) - Delighting in God's Law (Psalm 1)
(00:24:22) - Scripture as Warning: The Empty Pool Story
(00:27:25) - Life Application: Daily Time in Scripture
(00:28:28) - Scripture as Mirror for the Heart
(00:30:13) - Scripture as Lens for Discerning Culture
(00:32:33) - Speaking Truth in Love Through Relationship
(00:33:37) - The Gospel's Power: A Personal Testimony
(00:36:15) - Connecting All Applications Through Relationship with Christ
(00:38:09) - Closing Prayer and Communion

God Reveals Himself Through Creation

Pastor Jim Donahue — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0000

Faith can be hard in this culture. Do you struggle to trust that God even exists, much less cares for you?

This week, Pastor Jim Donahue continues our first sermon series "How Can I Know God Exists?" with an exploration of Psalm 19 and the ways that the physical world points us to the existance and goodness of God.

Jump in with us and let's explore the life of faith together.

find more info or plan a visit at redemptionhillstc.com

Chapters

(00:00:02) - Recap of Week One: How We Distort Our View of God
(00:01:26) - Opening Prayer and Tonight's Big Idea
(00:02:27) - Wonder in Creation: Personal Stories of Awe
(00:05:28) - Series Overview and the Bible's Claim on God's Existence
(00:07:24) - Introducing Psalm 19 and King David the Author
(00:09:13) - David's Flaws: Bathsheba, Sin, and Repentance
(00:12:25) - God's Grace Toward Flawed People Like David
(00:13:55) - Creation Speaks Without Words
(00:16:26) - Creation Needs No Translator: General Revelation
(00:17:37) - Creation Holds Humanity Accountable (Romans 1)
(00:19:43) - Science vs Faith: Joe Rogan and the Cultural Narrative
(00:20:36) - Six Miracles Atheists Must Believe Without a Miracle Worker
(00:22:16) - Historic Scientists of Faith and Atheist Admissions
(00:24:46) - Former Atheist Scientists Who Found God in the Evidence
(00:27:03) - From Creation's Miracle to Believing All Biblical Miracles
(00:27:56) - The Sun as Bridegroom and Champion: David's Metaphors
(00:30:37) - Nothing Hidden From the Sun's Heat
(00:31:44) - Application: From Distraction to Observation
(00:32:54) - Application: Surrendering the Coincidence Defense
(00:34:01) - From General to Special Revelation: The Story of Redemption Begins
(00:36:22) - The Fall: Satan's Rebellion and Humanity's Sin
(00:38:14) - Redemption Through Jesus Christ
(00:39:55) - Restoration: Christ's Promised Return
(00:41:21) - Grace Not Works: The Gospel Invitation

Distorted Images of God

Pastor Jim Donahue — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Do you long to live a life of faith, but struggle to find actual peace and life in pursuing God? Take heart. You are not alone. Life is chaotic and faith can be hard.

This week, Pastor Jim Donahue opens our first sermon series "How Can I Know God Exists?" with an exploration of Psalm 19 and the distorted ways we tend to think of God.

Jump in with us and let's explore the life of faith together.

find more info or plan a visit at redemptionhillstc.com

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction: Can We Know God Exists?
(00:00:23) - Doubting Thomas and the Need for Evidence
(00:01:59) - Distorted Images of God: Setting the Stage
(00:02:26) - Barriers to a Right View of God
(00:03:19) - A Woman's Struggle to See God as Father
(00:04:01) - Why Our Concept of God Matters
(00:04:57) - Conversations with Mormon Missionaries
(00:07:21) - Sincerity vs. Truth
(00:08:06) - Crafting a God of Our Own Making
(00:08:56) - Santa Claus and Vending Machine Gods
(00:10:13) - The Danger of an Imaginary God
(00:10:44) - Gods Formed by Pain and Disappointment
(00:11:54) - My Father Wound and Distorted Faith
(00:12:58) - Coming to Christ and Finding Freedom
(00:14:15) - Life After Conversion: Grief and Redemption
(00:14:49) - Reconciliation with My Father
(00:15:46) - Transposing Earthly Parents onto God
(00:16:25) - Wanting a God Like Ourselves vs. the Real God
(00:17:45) - What Kind of God We Truly Need
(00:19:05) - Scripture's Portrait of God's Character
(00:20:43) - God's Transcendence and Approachability
(00:21:58) - Eternal Life as Knowing God
(00:23:43) - A Lifelong Journey of Knowing God
(00:25:17) - Seeking God and Facing the Questions Honestly
(00:26:41) - Preview: Psalm 19 and the Series Ahead
(00:27:39) - God Revealed Through Creation and Scripture
(00:28:28) - God Revealed Through Conscience and His Son
(00:29:44) - Bringing Your Doubts to God
(00:30:29) - Jesus Understands Our Suffering
(00:31:33) - Invitation to Explore Faith Together