Redemption Church - Sermons

You were never meant to do life alone. We live in the most connected age in history, and yet we're lonelier than we've ever been — and if we're honest, sometimes the church isn't much different. But following Jesus is not a solo pursuit. We need people who will encourage us, know us, and call us to become who God made us to be. This week we meet a man named Barnabas, whose friendship shaped one of the most important figures in the early church, and we'll see just how true this really is. We were created for community.

Your life is not about you. If you want to find a meaningful life, you have to look beyond your career, family, and momentary happiness. You exist for God. That's why we gather to honor God as a church, and that's why we seek Him personally on our own. We were created to worship.

You may think of church as a place you go or a worship service you attend, but church is bigger than that. Church is a faith-filled community. Church is a family. Church is a team striving toward a goal. In spite of her imperfections, church is a gift from God. A healthy church functioning as God designed brings joy, encouragement, challenge, comfort, and deep relationship. In this series, we will look at how each of us makes the church stronger by our presence and our participation. We will see that we are better together.

Everyone wants to know how the story ends. We long for justice to prevail, evil to be defeated, and hope to have the final word. As we conclude our study of Malachi, the last book in the Old Testament, we are given a glimpse of the end of God's story. Join us as we discover the fate of the wicked, the hope of the righteous, and how the end of the story points us to Jesus and the life he offers to all who trust in him.

If you had to open one app on your phone to show someone your spiritual life, which would you choose? According to Malachi, the truest answer might be the one you'd least expect: your banking app. Sunday we learned why giving is one of the clearest windows into our hearts, and how the grace of Jesus frees us to give from delight rather than drudgery.

We all have a list of things we want God to fix. But what if, before he deals with what's around you, he wants to deal with you? This week in Malachi, God responds to our lists in a way no one expected, coming like a refiner's fire in order to make us new.

Have you ever thought about marriage as a reflection of the God who created it? God designed the relationship of a husband and wife to be one that points to him. It's an image that transcends time and place with the power to influence others—for good or bad. Much like in the ancient world, it feels like the loyal love that spans a lifetime is rare. Join us as we look at true companionship that is marked by the loyal love of God.

At some point in every Christian's life, we drift. We lose our way, grow spiritually complacent, and begin to wander from the Lord. But why? This week, we see that our greatest problem is not merely what we do, it is what has happened to our hearts. Together, we'll discover why we drift from God and how the Lord graciously calls us to return.

Have you ever found yourself going through the motions on a Sunday morning while your heart feels far away? In the book of Malachi, God speaks a surprising and uncomfortable word to people doing all the right religious things, revealing that you can spend your whole life in church and miss the very thing for which the church exists. Join us Sunday as we discover what God actually wants for us.

What does God want from you more than anything else? That's the question running through the book of Malachi. Writing to people who are disillusioned by both disbelief in God and disobedience in their leaders, Malachi calls people to true worship. Join us as we take an honest look at the gap between our going through the motions and truly belonging to God.

Money. We earn it. We spend it. We invest it. Most of us wish we had more of it. It's an everyday part of life, and wise people seek guidance from God about how we ought to relate to it. This Sunday, we seek practical wisdom from Proverbs for our finances.

Our marriages and families shape our lives in powerful ways. These relationships can bring both our greatest joys and deepest hurts. So, this Sunday we seek hope-filled guidance from God for these significant relationships.

For most of us, 1/3 of our time is invested in school, at work, or managing our homes. With so much energy and effort going to work, it seems wise to ask, “What does God say about our work?” So, this Sunday we explore practical guidance from Proverbs says about this important area of our lives.

Who are you trusting to guide your life? We have access to more advice than any generation before us, and somehow it's not helping. The problem might not be that we need better information—it might be that we're trusting the wrong guides altogether. Join us as we begin a new series exploring an ancient book's surprisingly modern wisdom for everyday life.

Where do you turn when you've blown it? This week, we see how Jesus brings restoration for our friendship, redemption to our failure, and refocus for our purpose. Join us as we close out this sermon series with a important message for our lives.

What difference has the resurrection made for you? On the same day of his resurrection, Jesus appears to his doubting and fear-filled disciples, and instead of offering rebuke or harshness, he offers gifts and an invitation to carry out his mission on earth. He offers us the same.

Easter Sunday!

How difficult is it for you to believe that Jesus' death was for you? This week, we will consider Jesus' final hours in his journey to the tomb and all that it means for you and me.

What kind of king is worth following? In Jesus' trial before Pilate, the question of kingdom is raised again and again, only to end in the mocking of Jesus with a crown of thorns. Yet it is this moment that Jesus proves the true nature of his Kingship.

As Jesus heads toward the cross, human failure is everywhere in the form betrayal, self-interest, and fear. But instead of hiding or resisting, Jesus steps forward. This week, as we head towards Good Friday and Easter, we'll see both the seriousness of our sin and the hope found in the One who came to deal with it.

Did you know that Jesus prayed for you on the night before he died? Knowing he was going to the cross the next day, Jesus stopped to pray. This week, we study Jesus' glorious prayer to see the things that were most on Jesus' heart and mind in his final pre-crucifixion hours.

Have you ever felt a gap between the joy Jesus promises and the joy you're actually experiencing? This was a tension Jesus' disciples wrestled with as well. This week, we explore how Jesus invites us to trust him even when life doesn't look or feel the way we expect.

How do we live for Jesus in a world that so often contradicts and attacks the way of Christ? For 2000 years, Christians have wrestled with this question. This week, we look at Jesus' answer and guidance for where we can find help.

Friends are important. Probably more important than you realize. From the very beginning, God said it was not good for human beings to be alone. Join us as we study the amazing truth in these verses: Jesus calls us friends, and Jesus calls us to be friends to one another.

How do we grow? Jesus says growth happens in two ways: (1) we need God to cut away some things that hinder us, and (2) we need God to form some new habits in our lives. Join us this week as we discover how abiding in Christ forms us for fruitful living.

What is the key to spiritual growth? In teaching his disciples about growth, Jesus offers the metaphor of a vineyard and the vital, life-infusing connection between a vine and it's branches. Join us as we seek to understand what it means to abide in Christ.

Have you wanted to experience God? In this section of John's Gospel, Jesus teaches the undeniable promise of God's personal presence and participation with us and in us. As he prepares his disciples for his own departure, he promises the Holy Spirit who will be our Helper, our advocate, our Comforter, our Guide, our Strength.

In these short verses, Jesus makes two of the most outlandish claims in the Bible, speaking about the incredible privilege we possess because of our relationship with him. This week, we unpack these often misunderstood blessings and their importance for our lives.

As 2026 begins, all of us are carrying hopes, plans, and uncertainties into the new year. As we return to John's Gospel, we find the disciples in a similar place, and they're full of anxiety about what lies ahead. This Sunday, we'll reflect on Jesus' words to these anxious disciples and how what he says offers us a foundation for our lives that is steady, trustworthy, and full of hope.

Message from Tate Briggs on December 28, 2025

Have you ever felt like you were together but not really present with people you care about? One of the hidden costs of our hyper-busy world is a diminishment of our being truly present to one another. This week we look at Jesus' arrival as Immanuel, God with us, and its implications for our lives.

Have you ever been around someone that always seemed to give you joy? Chances are, you wanted to be around them more! Join us as we explore how God's grace helps us give the gift of a joyful presence to the people in our life.

Philippians 4:4-9 I | Gifts I'd Give: Peace that Pursues Our relationships are the most significant and influential factors in our lives. When broken, they're among the most painful things, and when healthy, they are the most rewarding. Join us and consider the “Gift's I'd Give” to the people in your life this Christmas.

Each December, we celebrate Christmas with lights, trees, and candy canes alongside hope, joy, and peace. In the mix of so many good things, it's easy to miss the meaning of it all. Join us as we seek a most meaningful Christmas for ourselves, for our families, for our friends, and for our world.

Do you ever feel the ache for home—not just a place, but a deep sense that everything is made right? This week we'll trace the story of Scripture through the meals God prepares for his people and see how, in Christ, God welcomes us home and sends us to extend that welcome to others.

How does a watching world know who Jesus is and what Jesus is like? This week, Jesus answers this question with a command: love one another. Join us as we consider how to live out the gospel in ways that show others the love of God.

Have you ever wondered how a disciple of Jesus could betray him? This week, we peer into the darkness of the life of Judas, which raises questions about the nature of sin, evil, and Satan. Ultimately, we will look to Christ, the light which darkness can not overcome. Note: Our sermon will include a mention of the end of Judas' life, which ends in suicide.

Are you searching for a full and meaningful life but finding it harder to grasp than you thought? What if the path to the life you want is different than you imagined? In one of the most surprising moments in the Gospels, the Son of God kneels to wash his disciples' feet. In doing so, he reveals that true life is found not in grasping for more, but in giving ourselves away.

In these verses, Jesus tells us why he came into the world: to save the world. That's how big his mission is, and we are invited to play a part. This week, we explore our heart to see one more (and one more and one more…) rescued by Jesus.

Where do you seek approval of others? Whom do you fear disappointing? In these verses, John seeks to make sense of the fact that many who witnessed Jesus' life refused to believe they were looking for glory in the wrong place. In looking at their faulty belief, we can begin to understand the unbelief in our own hearts as well.

If you had to describe the purpose of your life, what would you say? At the most critical moment, even when he found it difficult, Jesus possessed a sense of urgency and resolve to fulfill his life's goal. Join us this weekend as we see the power of knowing your purpose.

How do you find the life you really want? Jesus' answer is surprising. This week, we see the paradoxical nature of following Jesus, the King who rides a lowly donkey and glories in a cross.