Redeemer Anglican Church

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the stern warning of Jesus against the dangerous temptation to direct our religious devotion toward the admiration and approval others.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Jesus' teaching regarding adultery, lust, and divorce. Focusing on understanding Jesus' teaching within the context of His day to speak into our confused approach to sex and marriage in our day.

In this sermon Rev. Eric looks at Jesus' teaching on murder and anger, which points to the greater call to loving reconciliation.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Jesus' teaching regarding His fulfillment of the law in light of the theological debates concerning the law in His day.

In the 11th sermon in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the call to be salt and light and how that speaks to our collective call as the church to be both distinct from the world and also fully immersed in it.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the reality of persecution and slander and how as christians our response should be derived from our alignment with Christ and his kingdom not our politics and current social norms.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Jesus' claim to be the Bread of Life and what this means for our security, doubts, and where we must place our faith.

In this 9th sermon in our series on the Sermon On The Mount Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the identity and calling to be peacemakers in light of the current animosity and division within our nation.

In this 8th sermon in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the beatitude "blessed are the pure in heart.

7th sermon in our series on the Sermon on the Mount in which Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the beatitude "blessed are the merciful." In this sermon we look at the centrality of showing mercy as a primary attribute of the church.

Part 6 in our series on the sermon on the mount preached by Rev. Eric Phillips. In this sermon Rev. Eric looks at the beatitude "blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness."

In this fifth sermon in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the beatitude "blessed are the meek" and how this simple statement upends not only the kingdoms of men, but destroys the game they all play.

In this 4th sermon in the series on the sermon on the mount Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Karl Marx's famous statement that "religion is the opiate of the masses" in light of Jesus' statement "blessed are those who mourn."

In this third sermon in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at how the Bible approaches the wealthy and the poor to better understand Jesus' words "blessed are the poor in spirit."

In this second part of our series on the Sermon on the Mount Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the Beatitudes and how Jesus challenges the cultural assumptions regarding blessing, happiness, and the good life.

In this introduction to our series on the Sermon on the Mount Rev. Eric Phillips looks at how this iconic sermon has spurred on radical social change and is also a sermon many have frantically tried to pacify or avoid.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the origin story of Isaiah and its eerie similarity to our own moment.

In this sermon on Ascension Sunday, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at why the ascension was so central to the early understanding of the Gospel and why it is so significant for us today.

In this sermon preached by Rev. Eric Phillips we look at Jesus' claim that if we loved Him we would keep His commandments.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at a pre-resurrection passage in John through a post-easter lens. Focusing on Jesus' call and our vision to become a people known for our cruciform love of each other and those around us.

In this baptismal service Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the John's final account of the appearance of the risen Jesus to the disciples. Focusing on how the resurrection of Jesus transforms even the mundane and routine parts of our lives and the importance of the sacraments of the church for our calling as disciples of Christ!

On this Easter Sunday, Rev. Eric Phillips reflects on the ramifications of the radically good news that Jesus actually raised victorious from the dead.

In this short homily, Rev. Eric Phillips reflects on the oddity and beauty of the christian practice of silently reflecting on the atrocities of Christ's crucifixion every year on Good Friday.

In this sermon on Palm Sunday Rev. Eric Phillips recounts the story leading up to the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem for Passover.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the well known parable on the prodigal son looking at the three key characters in their 1st century jewish context.

In this final sermon in the season of lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the christian life in light of the Pauline imagery of a distance runner running a race.

In this third sermon in lent we look at the challenging passage in which some within Jesus' audience confront Jesus with a terrible tragedy and Jesus responds with the call to repent and a parable about a barren fig tree.

In this second sermon of Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the emphasis on Roman citizenship in the Roman colony of Philippi and the challenging claim of Paul that we are ultimately citizens of heaven.

In this first sermon of Lent Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the familiar story of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness in light of the broader story of God's Redemption. In doing so we find that this event not only profoundly reveals what Jesus has come to do but also prepares those who would follow after Jesus for the opposition we will face.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the significance of Jesus' mission and the nature of our mission as revealed in Jesus' post resurrection appearance to the disciples.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the beatitudes of Jesus focusing on the countercultural and difficult statement of Jesus that the poor are blessed.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Luke's account of the calling of the first disciples and how this account speaks to our own call to be disciples.

In this sermon, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the the significance of the core doctrine of the incarnation.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at Jesus' first recorded sermon in His home town and why his audience's wonder and marvel turned to rage and the desire to kill Him.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the account or Jesus turning water into wine and how this simple miracle reveals far more about who Jesus is and what He came to do than we tend to realize.

In this Epiphany sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the oddity of the familiar story of the 3 wise men from the east and how what seems odd is not as odd as it seems, but how we often miss what is so shocking about this story.

In this homily on the First Sunday of Christmas Rev. Eric Phillips reflects on the profound claim made by St. John in his poetic introduction to his gospel.

In this homily preached by Rev. Eric Phillips on Christmas Eve we look at the Christmas story that is so familiar to many, but when reflected upon is quite absurd and also quite brilliant.

In this sermon during the last Sunday of Advent, Rev. Eric Phillips reflects on the long celebrated but also quite controversial song of Mary (the Magnificat).

In this sermon preached during the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the connection between Malachi and John the Baptist and the message of repentance that is actually very good news.

In this sermon during the 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) Rev. Eric reflects on Paul's call to the Philippine church to rejoice and be at peace, in spite of their circumstances at the moment.

In this first sermon of Advent, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the extremes some have taken with regard to the 2nd Advent of Christ, but also the importance of being reminded that we are to be people that are looking for His return.

In this homily given during the feast of Christ the King, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the global unrest that was the backdrop of the establishment of this feast day and the how what this day represents provides hope, security, and the ability to feast despite the turmoil and uncertainty that marks our world today.

In this final sermon in our series on Galatians pastor Eric looks at the challenging mystery or our perfection or formation in the faith that is said to be a promise and work of God through the spirit but also something that we are called to pursue and cultivate.

In the 15th sermon in our series on Galatians pastor Eric focuses on the fruit of the Spirit and how the formation of fruit, which is a gift of grace, enables us to become who we really are.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips continues looking at the war within and how the works of the flesh hinder our freedom to do what we want.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the warring desires within every believer and the way we can press into the Gospel to be free to do what we really want.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at how our modern concept of freedom is actually a new form of bondage and how through the Gospel alone we can truly be free.

In this sermon Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the parable of the sower in light of its context and Jesus' message concerning the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

In this 10th sermon in our series in Galatians preached during our 3rd worship in the park, Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the liberating yet also scary claim of Paul that it is for freedom we have been set free.

In this 9th sermon in our series in Galatians Rev. Eric Phillips looks at the temptations we all face that lead us to slavery.