Weekly life-giving messages from Redemption Community Church in Westchester County, NY from Pastor Jeremy Ziegler and guest speakers. redemptioncommunitychurch.org
Even in tough times you are being positioned by God, on purpose, for a purpose.
In times of conflict, we can't always be in control, but we can always choose to surrender!
Even when God's name isn't mentioned, He is still working behind the scenes—often through the influence of godly women.
Instead of striving to find freedom my way, I can choose to receive the true and lasting freedom that Jesus offers.
If there's no body in the grave, then it makes all the difference in the world!
Christianity is not about bad people made good. It's about dead people made alive!
If you serve money, you'll live with worry, but if you serve God, you can live with peace.
Jesus shows us that true righteousness is not about loopholes or legalism. It's about inner transformation!
The moments when I feel stuck can lead to a significant shift for good in my life.
Jesus says when you live into your purpose, you become as essential as salt and light.
Jesus teaches us that pursuing happiness isn't found by arriving at a particular destination, but by becoming a particular kind of person.
Everyone has some view of the good life, but Jesus invites us into a whole new way of seeing and experiencing happiness and blessing.
Our words can either attract people to Jesus or repel them.
Gossip is about positioning myself; making peace is about positioning Jesus!
Conflict is inevitable, but how we communicate during conflict determines whether we promote peace or escalate tension.
Communicating with empathy closes the gap between me and others.
One word of criticism can tear someone down, but one word of encouragement can build someone up. We can either be fault finders or life givers!
I can't live a life on purpose if I stay on the bench.
Because we know that our faith will be tested, we're going to decide to be faithful now.
Because I know temptation will eventually show up, I can pre-decide to be ready today.
The most important decision we can make is to seek first the one who matters most.
Instead of pursuing signs and shortcuts for guidance, God invites us to pursue character with His help!
Christmas teaches us that peace is possible despite my circumstances because peace comes to us as a person.
The Christmas bonus all believers can experience is to see ourselves through our spiritual blessings.
The goods new of Christmas is that God came to save us when we couldn't save ourselves.
Advent is an invitation to take your first step toward a fresh encounter with Jesus this Christmas. Â
We can embrace the power of Thanksgiving all year long by practicing gratitude on a daily basis.
Christians are ambassadors sent by God to represent the kingdom of Heaven on earth.
When it comes to unity, I can either be the answer to Jesus' prayer, or I can stand in Jesus' way.
Politics has a place, but God's Kingdom has priority.
Wherever you live, your most important citizenship is in heaven.
Our response to life's adversities define our character and future.
The path to your purposes often passes through the pain of your past.
When you feel forgotten, remember God still has a plan.
You can't always control when temptation will show up, but you can make a plan in advance to deal with it.
When life gives you broken dreams, God gives you a redemptive plan.
Your family's broken past doesn't have to keep you from God's redemptive future.
Instead of just going to church; it's time to be planted in the house of God!
If we're going to experience the life we truly want, we have to fight to get our focus back.
Where you stand determines what you see. And your perspective determines your reality!
To live well, we have to take time to intentionally stop and reflect on our lives.
It is time to conquer in life. We do that through a spirit of faith, trust, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Revelation is not a book to be scared of, but a letter to give you hope for the future.
There is more than enough joy right now in your life if you will slow down and invite his presence into this moment.
Why did Jesus weep? The joy of knowing God who is close to you, who cares for you, and is willing and able to make a difference in your life.
We can live a life of obedience because we've been overwhelmed by a flood of grace!
The good life is not just living well, it's loving well.
To experience the "rest for our souls" that Jesus promised, we have to learn and follow what Jesus modeled.