Redemption Church

More and more it seems we have forgotten just how important the church is. When we associate the church with a building and not people, this can be easy to do. When we forget that the church is the body of Christ, and every member is a part of the body, we can be fooled into believing we can walk the narrow road alone. Every part plays a part in maintaining the health of the church. In this sermon, Trevor Knox expounds on three essential qualities for a healthy church. Amidst the criticism that the church gets, Trevor leaves us with a convicting question ... "If everyone treated the church like me, what type of church would this be?"

Many of us know we should pray, and many of us know we don't pray like we should. It is a shame, because prayer changes things. Prayer changes things, because prayer changes us. Prayer gives us God's perspective and is a demonstration of His affection for us and our's for him. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis helps us learn how to pray and expounds on the importance of prayer. Our Father wants us to talk to Him. He desires relationship, and prayer is how we talk to Him and leads to deeper relationship. How could we study to know all about the One who loves us and not take the time to love Him in return?

Suffering is not a matter of "if" but "when." We live in a world wrecked by sin, and suffering is a part of the human experience. But God. God, in his great mercy, walks with us in our darkest hours. God, in his eternal goodness, helps us to look beyond our pain. God, in his unfailing love, continues to love us even after suffering causes us to turn our backs to Him. In this sermon, Ethan Berwick expounds on the "why" regarding suffering. Jesus was known as the suffering servant. In Christ, our pain can become our platform, our misery can transform into our ministry and our suffering can be used to lead us to a life of servanthood.

It never feels good to be on the outside looking in. It's never fun to be left out and treated differently. Sadly, it's a common feeling in the world. But, and thanks be to God there is a but, in Christ there are no outsiders. In him, we are one and neither life nor death could separate us from the eternal love of the God who unites us. In this sermon, Bob Baulch explains how God takes us from outsiders to family. He tells us how to walk in the truth that we are brothers and sisters in Christ and have been adopted into the family of God. He reminds us that we belong here.

Jesus came to die for us and save us so that sin can no longer have a hold on our lives. Pastor Byron breaks down how we are saved, what we are saved from, what are we saved from and what are we saved for.

Have you ever noticed that we, as humans, have the tendency to focus on the negative and dwell there? This not only impacts our thinking patterns, but it also hinders us physically and spiritually. Pastor Byron speaks to the way Jesus taught us--a better way to a good life--and walks us through 4 key ways to living in that goodness.

We spend most of our short time on Earth striving for blessings that don't hold a candle to the ones we already have. That striving does terrible things to our hearts. If we get the fame and fortune, we risk people. If we miss the mark, we chance a life of bitterness. Either way, we surely live lives focused on everything but what our Father has done for us. In this sermon, Pastor Byron encourages us to keep our eyes on God and expounds on five ways we are already blessed by Him. As followers of Christ, we don't wait or work for blessings, we walk in them.

Bitterness is a snare. It's poison we willingly drink and expect to have no effect on us. It is a sure sign that our eyes are not on the cross and the grace and mercy that has been given so freely to to us ... but on ourselves. In this sermon, Jacob Hryhorchuck gives us three ways we can walk free from bitterness. To choose to hold onto bitterness is to refuse to show others the same grace that the Lord extended to you. Letting it go though, that act restores us.

When it comes to your identity in Christ, it's not about finding yourself ... but losing yourself in God. It's about letting go of the image you have of yourself. It's about releasing who you wished you could be and holding on tight to who God says you already are. In this sermon, Trevor Knox gives us three questions to ask ourselves when it comes to our identities. We could listen to the lies of this world that tell us we aren't enough. We could listen to the lies that leave us striving for love and wanting to prove ourselves. Or, we could turn to the Living Word that tells us we are God's workmanship, dearly loved and enough because He says we are enough.

The phrase "in Christ" shows up many times in Ephesians. This phrase is important as it points to our new identity once we accept Christ into our hearts and lives. Nothing can change this, and this changes everything. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis expounds five things we are in Christ. These truths are imperative for us because once we discover who we are (in Christ) we will know how to live.

The gospel changes everything! Pastor Byron walks us through what the gospel is as well as Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Providing evidence that Jesus really lived, died and rose from the dead for our sins.

Having a healthy church, one that focuses on the Lord and seeks to help build His kingdom, includes being preventative in how we move. Pastor Byron walks us through Nehemiah chapter 13 and talks about four ways a church dies. In doing so, a church can take steps to thrive and ensure growth for the next generations.

Have you ever wondered if what you do matters? Well, you're not alone. Pastor Byron walks us through the book of Nehemiah, chapters 11 and 12, which give us a guide for finding meaning and feeling a part of something greater than ourselves. When we step out with the LORD, we find the greatest meaning.

"If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord", and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." That's it. That's all it takes to be saved. Both in biblical times and today, people have tried to impose additional rules, obscuring the gospel and putting walls where God opened doors. In this sermon, Bob Baulch teaches on the spirit of religion and explains how it can hinder and even hurt God's people. He leave us with a warning...don't become bewitched by the spirit of religion.

When the subject of money is brought up in churches, people can get antsy. We know, like other topics in the bible, there have been bad teachings on the matter. However, this does not mean we should ignore what the bible teaches. During Jesus' time on this earth, he talked about money more than he talked about heaven and hell. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three reasons why he tithes and invites us to do the same. Tithing is never a financial issue, but a heart issue.

Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident–it takes action! In this message, we explore three key steps to deepen your faith: Own It, Remember It, and Live It. Faith requires obedience, so what's one step you can take this week to grow In your faith?

Redemption Church is a generous church. Generosity is one of our core values. We believe generosity is fuel for ministry. We believe generosity is not about money, but about what God can do when we are faithful with our finances. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us a transparent sneak peak into our new generosity campaign. He details how the generosity of people helps the church, the community and the world. When we give, we grow. By the grace of God, Redemption Church has grown and is still growing.

Feeling defeated by life's challenges is a normal human response. As we get to know the LORD more and as He guides us in faith, we find refuge and restoration that lasts. What happens when we don't fully receive the peace and freedom that the LORD gifts to us because of the way we view our challenges? Tara Marshall guides us through breaking free from a victims' mindset by looking to the LORD's truth--of who He is and who He says we are.

When revival happens, the doors open to experience life change through Jesus. Pastor Byron walks us through how to be prepared for a revival of the LORD to occur, so that as a church, we can be ready as we work with God to build His Kingdom. By being reminded of the joy received at the moment of salvation, this encourages us to also remember that "the joy of the Lord is my strength" [Nehemiah 8:10] as we do life.

As long as there is breath in our lungs, there is work for us to do, people for us to reach and a kingdom for us to take part in building. When it comes to building the Kingdom of God, everyone has a part to play. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three practical keys to building the kingdom. As we read through Nehemiah, we find that the wall gets completed, but that's when God was just getting started. Just like the wall, our buildings are just tools. We are the church, and we have work to do.

God places a calling on people's lives and a burden in their hearts to advance his kingdom. Just as our God has plans for us, so does our enemy. If the enemy can't distract you, he'll try to discourage you from fulfilling the calling God has on your life. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives three pieces of advice for when we feel like giving up. No matter where you are in life, you can be a Kingdom Builder. Everyday is a choice to choose faith over fear.

What does it mean to be generous? Pastor Byron Ellis dives into the biblical meaning of generosity as we continue the Kingdom Builders series through the book of Nehemiah. By exploring Nehemiah's heart posture of generosity and that of the One who has been the most generous through the ages, the LORD, we reflect on how to develop this spiritual discipline.

We are often waiting for a move of God. Sometimes, God is waiting for us to move to work through us. Pastor Byron Ellis continues the Kingdom Builders series by exposing four factors that can stop the move of God within a church. Of course, it doesn't stop there: we then walk through the gift that the Lord provides us to welcome and experience His revival. In recognizing and accepting the Lord's gift, we get to be active participants in building the kingdom of God as His church.

How dare they say that to you?! If that thought sounds familiar, then you're acquainted with the subtle sound of deep-rooted offense. When we hold on to offense and unforgiveness, we feed into stumbling blocks that keep us from the true freedom that God guides us through as we grow in discipleship. Pastor Lance Faulkner walks us through understanding offense and how to "Set Free and Live Free" with Jesus Christ. "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense," Proverbs 19:11.

When walking with God, an attack from the enemy is not a matter of if but when. With every opportunity there is to make a difference in the Kingdom of God, there will also be resistance and opposition. We must not forget that as we work, we also war. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis reveals five tactics the enemy uses and five spiritual weapons we need when facing these attacks. The devil is a cunning and ruthless adversary who comes to steal, kill and destroy. But take heart dear Christian, our God is for us, unbeatable, all powerful and victorious. In him, we don't fight for victory ... we fight from victory.

The Creator of all things made us on purpose and for a purpose. If you believe everything in the bible is true, you must believe that all things (including us) were made by Him and for Him. Much of what we are created to do, we are created to do together in community. In this sermon, Ethan Berwick goes into great detail about how God created us for community, discipleship and multiplication. Included in Ethan's message is a call to action to do life with other believers. For alone, you may be able to go fast; but together, you will be able to go far.

When walking with God, an attack from the enemy is not a matter of if but when. With every opportunity there is to make a difference in the Kingdom of God, there will also be resistance and opposition. We must not forget that as we work, we also war. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis reveals five tactics the enemy uses and five spiritual weapons we need when facing these attacks. The devil is a cunning and ruthless adversary who comes to steal, kill and destroy. But take heart dear Christian, our God is for us, unbeatable, all powerful and victorious. In him, we don't fight for victory ... we fight from victory.

The Lord's way is not like the world's way, and for that we are blessed. The world may say you need money and status to make a difference, but the God of the all things says He can use us right were we are. The world says serving should be beneath us. The creator of all things says, "The greatest among you shall be your servant." In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three reasons on why we should serve. The world may say our lives should be used building our own kingdoms and storing riches. But, who are we to take that stance when even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.

Do you feel like you have a calling from God but aren't sure how to pursue it? You will certainly need faith to see whatever it is God has planned for you to the end. In this sermon, Pastor Byron expounds on four things you need faith to do not only when pursuing your calling, but also when going through every day life. But take heart, building faith takes time. We want to be in His will and His timing. In the waiting, as God is building us up, we must remember that patience to us is preparation to God.

We were all created on purpose and for a purpose. God did not form us in our mother's wombs to then leave us aimlessly living life. He created us with intent and with a calling that will aid in building His kingdom … a calling that grows eternal fruits. In this sermon, Pastor Byron gives us three keys to help determine our calling. Take heart, God can use anyone! We know because we see it in his word, God often uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

You can be forgiven and not free. The fact is truly tragic but true nonetheless. Some Christians find themselves wandering in the wilderness, repeatedly asking for deliverance yet stuck in a pattern of sin and shame. That pattern does not have to continue. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis expounds on why some of us find ourselves in a cycle of sin and explains how we can find true freedom in Christ. In this life, will we be perfect? No. But, we can begin being perfected. Dear Christian, you have already been forgiven. Now, it's time to be set free.

When the early church first began in Acts, it was not a building. The early church was not a place people went but it was who they were. The bible tells of a people who were devoted and intensely passionate about teaching, fellowship, the breaking of the bread and the things of God. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis goes through the five core values of Redemption to explain how the church becomes a family. May we follow the example of the early church and remember that we don't "go" to church ... we "are" the church.

The Spiritual Discipline Of Gratitude w/ Jacy Selman by Redemption Church

In this weeks continuation in the Home For Christmas series, Pastor Byron explores three most important gifts worth giving your children.

Nineteen percent of engagements happen during the holiday season. However, twenty percent of divorces begin January 1st. It's obvious that the world's way of marriage is not working, but luckily in this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us the bible's guide to a blessed marriage. The bible's sacred view of marriage requires submission and sacrifice. By following a biblical view, you can have a Hallmark romance this Christmas.

God worked when He created all things. Jesus worked as a carpenter before sacrificing himself on the cross. For many of us, one-third of our lives will be spent working. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us a theological perspective on work and explains how we can worship God with our jobs. Though our jobs were never meant to save us, they can sanctify us. No matter where we work, we work unto the glory of God.

Just like man in the beginning of 2 Kings 4, you can revere the Lord and still struggle with money management. In the scriptural narrative, the man dies and leaves his grieving wife with his financial burden to carry. You, however, do not have to a live a life burdened by lack and poor financial choices. In this sermon, Jamey Paugh urges us to trust the Lord with money. Our Father in heaven is our provider. We cannot out give God. If we trust Him with what little we have, just like He took care of the burdened widow, He will take care of us and turn our little into alot.

During the holiday season and in everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of what's most important. This is why during the holiday season, there is an increase in stress, anxiety, suicides, addiction and alcoholism. With our full attention on the temporary, we begin to suffer and our relationship with God begins to suffer. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis tells us the most important thing we need to know this Christmas. We are encouraged to keep our eyes on our Father in heaven. Through scripture, we are inspired to love Him with all our heart, mind, soul and strength and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Money is for ministry. The world, however, hands us an upside down view of money. It would have our money leading us and leave us stressed about our finances. God wants us to be free from worry and to worship Him with money; for we are owners of nothing and stewards of everything. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis challenges us to ask ourselves three questions concerning our finances. Money is always a touchy topic, but take heart dear christian, we cannot out-give God. When we are faithful with little, He will bless us with more.

In all areas of life when you put God first, the rest will be blessed. This rule is inclusive of your finances. The spiritual discipline of tithing can be found all throughout the bible ... both in the old and new testaments. While people look for reasons not to tithe, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three reasons why we should. It takes faith to put God first ... and when we do, what we find is that God is not after our money, he's after our hearts.

Dear christians, we are in a spiritual war. We battle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Since we are in a war, we must know how to fight. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us five ways to get battle ready. He also leaves us with the important reminder that in the end Jesus wins. Dear christian, we may be in a war, but we don't for victory ... we fight from victory.

The second coming of Jesus is not a question of if but a matter of when. The fact of it should not produce fear. We should look forward to when the Prince of Peace returns on a white horse with eyes like a flame of fire. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us six signs of the end times that show we are living in the last days. No one knows the day or the hour, but we are one day closer today than we were yesterday.