Redemption Church Sermons

Delivered by the Blood

Redemption Church — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:07:49 +0000

In Exodus 12–13, the Passover shows us that judgment comes for everyone, but God provides a substitute. Israel was not rescued because they were better than Egypt. They were rescued because they trusted God and came under the blood of the lamb. The Passover ultimately points to Jesus, the true Lamb of God, who took the judgment sinners deserve.

Rescue is not earned. It is received by faith. We are saved by the blood of Jesus, not by our morality, success, or religious performance. Those who have been delivered are called to remember Christ, follow Him, and tell others that salvation is found in Him alone.

When God Is Near

Redemption Church — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:48:20 +0000

How do we know God is with us and rules over all? Today, in Exodus 7-11, we see Pharaoh continually wrestle with Moses and accepting God is Lord overall, even when the plagues fall over Egypt dethroning the Egyptian gods. Through this we see how God makes himself known, by defeating every false idol both ancient and modern, and how we often harden our own hearts against God, just like Pharaoh.

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When God Disappoints Us

Redemption Church — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:47:07 +0000

What do you do when God disappoints you? Every Christian eventually faces a season where God's promises seem delayed, prayers go unanswered, and obedience makes life harder instead of easier. In Exodus 5-6, Moses and Israel wrestle with that very question. But instead of giving an explanation, God reveals Himself. Discover why mature faith trusts God when life gets harder, how Jesus is the ultimate Mediator who brings us into God's presence, and why the greatest promise of the Bible isn't better circumstances—it's God Himself.

If you're walking through disappointment, unanswered prayers, or confusion about what God is doing, we hope this message encourages you to trust God's character even when you can't understand His plan.

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When You Feel Unqualified

Redemption Church — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:29:09 +0000

Have you ever felt unqualified for what God is asking you to do? Whether it's leading your family, sharing your faith, overcoming a sin struggle, or simply taking the next step of obedience, most of us know what it's like to feel inadequate. In Exodus 4, Moses stands before God with excuse after excuse: "What if they don't believe me?" "I'm not a good speaker." "Send someone else." But God never tries to convince Moses that he's qualified. Instead, He points Moses to something far greater: His presence.

This Father's Day message explores why our greatest problem isn't a lack of ability, but a lack of surrender, and how Jesus—the true and better Deliverer—provides everything we need to trust God and obey Him. If you've ever felt like you're not enough, this message is for you. Thanks for listening!

Encountering God

Redemption Church — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:38 +0000

What if God has been pursuing you all along?

In Exodus 3, Moses isn't searching for God. He's tending sheep on an ordinary day when God interrupts his life through a burning bush. What follows is one of the most powerful encounters in all of Scripture. God reveals Himself as the great "I AM"—the self-sufficient Creator who depends on nothing, yet chooses to come near to people who need everything. In this message, we'll discover why Christianity doesn't begin with self-improvement but with an encounter, how God has revealed Himself most clearly in Jesus, and why an encounter with God changes everything. If you've ever felt restless, distant from God, or wondered whether God is trying to get your attention, this message is for you.

When Plans Fall Apart

Redemption Church — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:09:06 +0000

Today, we studied Exodus 2:11–25.

We learned what happens when our plans fall apart and how God continues working even when we cannot see it. Through Moses’ failure, wilderness season, and Israel’s groaning, we see that God’s plans do not fail even when ours do. This passage teaches us about trusting God, waiting on His timing, spiritual growth through difficult seasons, and God's faithfulness in suffering. Most importantly, Moses points us to Jesus, the greater Deliverer who came to rescue us from slavery to sin and bring us into a relationship with God.

Whether you're struggling with disappointment, waiting on God, questioning His plan, or wondering if He is still at work in your life, this message from Exodus offers hope and encouragement.

We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Fear Changes You

Redemption Church — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:00:04 +0000

Today, we started a new teaching series by studying Exodus 1:1–2:10. We learned how fear can either enslave us or free us. Pharaoh’s fear led to control, oppression, and destruction, while the fear of the Lord produced courage, obedience, and freedom through ordinary people who trusted God. Ultimately, this story points us to Jesus, the greater Deliverer, who came to rescue us from slavery to sin, fear, shame, and death itself. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Trusting God with the Outcomes

Redemption Church — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:03:57 +0000

In the final week of The Wise Family series, we looked at Proverbs 16:9: “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Parenting carries a deep tension. We are called to take responsibility, make wise plans, shape direction, teach truth, and intentionally point our children toward Jesus. But we are also reminded that we are stewards, not saviors.

Wise parents make the plan, but they trust God with the outcome. We can pray, disciple, guide, correct, and model repentance, but only God can change a heart. This sermon is not just for parents. It is for anyone learning to trust God with the future, the people they love, and the outcomes they cannot control.

The good news is that Jesus meets us in our fear, regret, shame, and grief. He died for imperfect parents, prodigal children, and every one of us who has tried to build a life apart from God. And because He rose from the dead, our failures are not final. We can walk in faithfulness, release control, and trust the Lord with the steps. Thanks for listening!

The Power of Words

Redemption Church — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:47 +0000

Today, we studied Proverbs 18:21, 12:18, and 15:1. It taught us our words shape the world around us, especially inside our families. Words can either build people up or tear them down. And the way we speak matters just as much as what we say. Our speech ultimately reveals what’s happening in our hearts. Through the gospel, we believe Jesus is God’s perfect Word made flesh who came not only to forgive our sinful words but also to give us a new heart and transform the way we speak to others. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Moms Set The Tone

Redemption Church — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:39:18 +0000

Today, we studied Proverbs 19:13–14 and Proverbs 31:26,30. We learned how a mother's influence shapes her family's tone. Tone is what a family feels like on the inside. And while pressure often leads to control or guilt, wisdom leads to a tone shaped by trust in God. Through the gospel, we are reminded that we don’t have to carry the weight of being perfect because Jesus has done that for us and given us His Spirit to help us live with dependence, grace, and peace. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Kids See Everything

Redemption Church — Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:35 +0000

Today, we studied Proverbs 3:9–10 and 11:24–25 to learn that your kids will value what you value. We saw that what you do with your money reveals what matters most to you, and that wisdom calls us to honor God with our wealth, live with intentionality, and practice generosity. Ultimately, we were reminded that our problem isn’t just our habits—it’s our hearts—and that Jesus, who gave up the riches of heaven for us, is the one who reshapes what we value. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Discipline Is Good

Redemption Church — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:54:23 +0000

Today, we studied Proverbs 3:1–12 and 22:15 to learn that discipline is not about controlling behavior, but forming the heart. We saw why God disciplines those He loves: to lead us away from folly and toward wisdom. As parents, we are called to reflect that same kind of intentional, loving formation in our children. Ultimately, the gospel shows us that Jesus took our punishment so we could receive God’s life-giving discipline as His children. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Dads Set Direction

Redemption Church — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:48:16 +0000

Today, we studied parts of Proverbs 4, 20, and 23 to learn that fathers set direction by the lives they live. In this message, we explored God’s design for fatherhood and saw that dads are called to challenge their children toward maturity, lead with integrity, and model the wisdom they hope to see in their families. But we also saw that no earthly father perfectly lives up to that standard. Which is why our ultimate hope is not in better parenting, but in Jesus, the true Wisdom of God. He brings us to our perfect Heavenly Father. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Parenting Is Training

Redemption Church — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:52:17 +0000

Today, we started a new teaching series called The Wise Family. We studied Proverbs 22:6, 4:20–27, and 9:10 to learn that parenting is not about controlling behavior, but training hearts. We saw that what we consistently train shapes the direction of our kids' lives, but only Jesus can truly transform their heart from the inside out. This message challenges us to be intentional in how we form the next generation, while trusting God to do what we cannot. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

You Can't Fix Yourself

Redemption Church — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:26:03 +0000

Today, we celebrated Easter! We studied Hebrews 7:23–28 to learn why we can’t fix ourselves and why we need something greater than our own effort. We learned that every path we try eventually fails us, but Jesus is the perfect High Priest who saves us completely and brings us back to God. You don’t have to keep striving to make yourself right, Jesus has already done what you could never do on your own. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Finding True Life

Redemption Church — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:40:14 +0000

Today for Send Sunday we heard from a special guest speaker, Travis Suits. He and his team are going to plant Declaration Church in Buies Creek, NC, near Campbell University. He talks about what true life really looks like, and it's only in knowing Jesus that we can have it. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, which is a picture of what Jesus does for us spiritually when we put our faith in him. We hope this message challenges and encourages you. Thanks for listening!

God Rebuilds His People

Redemption Church — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:17:12 +0000

Today, we studied Nehemiah 8–13 to finish our series. We learned how God rebuilds His people through His Word. As the wall was completed, God began a deeper work: bringing clarity through Scripture, conviction of sin, and celebration of His grace. Revival doesn’t come from external change, but from hearts renewed by God’s Word. Ultimately, we see that lasting transformation requires more than revival moments. We need new hearts, which Jesus alone provides through His life, death, and resurrection. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Be Ready for Battle

Redemption Church — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:43:23 +0000

Today, we continued our teaching series by studying Nehemiah 4–6. As the wall of Jerusalem neared completion, opposition intensified, revealing an important truth: when God’s mission advances, spiritual opposition is imminent. The enemy often uses ridicule, fear, discouragement, and distraction to pull God’s people away from the work He has called them to do. We have to learn to: build with one hand and battle with the other. The enemy cannot stop God’s mission, but he will try to stop God’s people. Ultimately, Jesus faced every form of opposition, yet never abandoned the mission, securing victory for us through His life, death, and resurrection. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Rise Up and Build

Redemption Church — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:56:29 +0000

Today, we studied Nehemiah 2 and 3. We learned that when God gives a burden, his people rise up and build. We saw Nehemiah wait on God in prayer, trust the gracious hand of God, share the vision clearly, and watch ordinary people take responsibility for their part in the mission. This message challenges us to stop spectating, stop building our own kingdom, and join Jesus in rebuilding what sin has destroyed as we pray for others to know him. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

It Starts With a Burden

Redemption Church — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:56:47 +0000

Today, we began a new teaching series in Nehemiah 1. When God moves in the world, especially to restore his people, he doesn’t begin with blueprints, he begins with burden. Nehemiah hears that Jerusalem is in “great trouble and shame,” and instead of rushing into strategy he weeps and prays. He shows us that a holy burden should lead to reverence, repentance, and requests before action. In what ways has God burdened you? Begin with prayer before you ever move to action. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Faith That Endures

Redemption Church — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:58:26 +0000

Today we finished our "Learn to Listen" series by studying Hebrews 6:4-12. Pastor Michael taught us that the author of Hebrews is saying "true faith endures to the end." And endurance looks like bearing fruit, which includes loving and serving others, as well as looking forward to the promised Life we will receive in eternity. Endurance grows in community, so let's lean in together and endure to the end. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening.

From Listening to Living

Redemption Church — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:26:32 +0000

Today, we studied Hebrews 5:1–6:3 to learn that real listening always leads to real living. The author warns that spiritual dullness doesn’t come from ignorance, but from hearing truth without responding to it. He reminds us that Jesus, our perfect High Priest, obeyed fully in our place so we could be forgiven and changed. Because of the gospel, obedience isn’t a way to earn God’s love, but a response to it, as the Holy Spirit carries us forward into maturity one step at a time. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Disobedience Is Exhausting

Redemption Church — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:08:39 +0000

Today, we studied Hebrews 4:1–16 to learn how disobedience rooted in unbelief leads to deep, soul-level exhaustion. We saw that God’s promise of rest is still available “today,” but it is entered through faith-filled listening rather than striving or self-reliance, and that God’s living Word exposes what we’re carrying that He never asked us to bear. Ultimately, this text points us to the rest that only Jesus can give: the rest that comes from trusting Him instead of trying harder. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

Listening Is Believing

Redemption Church — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Today, we studied Hebrews 3:7–19 to learn why listening to God is never passive and why disobedience is ultimately a problem of unbelief. We saw how Israel’s failure in the wilderness warns us about hardened hearts, how unbelief slowly forms through delay and justification, and why exhortation and community are God’s gifts to keep us trusting Him. Most importantly, we were reminded that Jesus obeyed where Israel failed, and that His obedience covers our disobedience, giving us hope and grace today. We hope this message encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!

What About Angels? [Snow Day]

Redemption Church — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Today, it snowed, so we gathered virtually for a special message. We studied Hebrews 2:5–10 to learn why angels, though real and powerful, are servants in God’s plan. Jesus is better and has secured an eternal inheritance for His people. This message explores what the Bible actually teaches about angels, the future God has planned for humanity, and how Jesus’ death and resurrection give us hope as we live between the “already” and the “not yet.” We hope it encourages and challenges you. Thanks for listening!