Redeemer Church Sermons

In this week's sermon from 2 Thessalonians 2:1–17, Pastor LJ walks through the revealing of the 'man of lawlessness' and calls the church to stand firm against deception, resting in the hope of Christ's victory.

In this week's sermon from 2 Thessalonians 1:5–12, Pastor LJ preached that the ongoing faith and steadfastness of persecuted believers is not evidence of God's abandonment but evidence of His righteous judgment, a judgment that will bring eternal condemnation to those who reject the gospel and eternal glory and rest to those who believe. Pastor LJ cautioned against seeking suffering for its own sake and calling the church to respond to affliction not with bitterness but with sympathy, boldness in proclaiming the gospel, and steadfast faithfulness in the present as preparation for whatever suffering may come.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jamie examines 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, showing how thanksgiving and celebration, not correction, set the tone as Paul addresses a young church growing in faith and love amid persecution.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jamie examines Jonah 4 to confront the uncomfortable truth that we often pity our own comforts more than the people God loves, calling us to celebrate and follow wherever the Lord extends his grace.

In this week's sermon from Jonah 3, Pastor Jamie unpacks the repentance of Nineveh to show that salvation belongs entirely to God, who is eager to receive genuine repentance and able to redeem even those who seem too far gone.

This week, Pastor Austin preaches through Jonah 1:17–2:10, showing that the God who is sovereign over our deepest descents meets us there with a severe mercy, pursuing rebels, hearing sincere cries from rock bottom, and granting second chances so that we repent, abandon our idols, and proclaim with Jonah that salvation belongs to the Lord, even for the "Ninevites" we'd write off.

In this week's sermon from Jonah 1, Pastor Jamie explores how God's pursuit of the fleeing prophet Jonah — through storm, exposure, and the belly of a great fish — reveals that divine discipline is not punishment but grace, calling us to respond with repentance and faith.

In this overview of the book of Jonah, Pastor Jamie explores how God's relentless pursuit of a disobedient prophet reveals his justice, mercy, and grace — and invites us to ask the harder question: where am I like Jonah?

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jamie explores 1 Peter 2:9-10, unpacking four declarations of who God's people are — chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, and a people for his own possession — and how these realities free and fuel us to proclaim the excellencies of Christ together as his church.

In this week's sermon from 1 Corinthians 9, guest pastor Marshall Gallagher shows us how the freedom we have in the gospel releases us from self-centered entitlement and empowers us to pursue an everyday mission — becoming like those around us so we can share in its blessings together.

In this week's sermon, from Acts 15:36, Bob Bickford shows us that Paul's deep concern for the early churches — born amid persecution, division, and hostility — mirrors the ongoing call for believers today to actively care for, invest in, and pursue maturity within the local church through gospel proclamation, warning, and teaching.

In this week's sermon from Colossians 1:15–23, Pastor LJ unpacks Paul's cosmic vision of Christ as Lord of all creation and reconciler of all things, calling the church to keep their worship rightly ordered so that the obstacles of daily life fall into their proper place.

In this week's sermon from 2 Peter 3:1-7, Pastor Jamie encourages us to anchor our faith in God's Word and the promised return of Christ, rather than being shaken by the scoffing voices around us.

In this week's sermon from 2 Peter 2:10-22, Pastor Jamie warns the church to be aware of false teachers, exposing their empty deceptions and calling God's people to hold fast to truth.

In this week's passage, Pastor Jamie explores Ephesians 1:15–23 on Resurrection Day, reminding us that the same power God used to raise Christ from the dead is actively at work in every believer today.

In this week's sermon from 2 Peter 2, Pastor Jamie unpacks the reality of false teaching, that it has always existed and always will, and calls us to confidently stand firm in God's truth, anchored by the assurance that God has a proven track record of delivering His people and keeping His promises.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Jamie walks us through 2 Peter 1:16–21, showing how Peter's eyewitness account of the transfiguration confirms that our faith is built not on clever stories, but on what God himself has revealed and why that truth is the foundation we can build our lives on.

In 2 Peter 1:3–15, Peter reminds us that through Christ, we've already been given everything we need for life and godliness — now the call is to live like it. Pastor Jamie explores the eight qualities Peter urges believers to pursue, and what it looks like to grow in faith, virtue, and love as those who have truly been redeemed.

In this opening message of the "Multiplied to You" series on 2 Peter, Pastor Jamie introduces Peter's letter to the church, written from near the end of his life, unpacking the profound truth that Christ has already given believers his righteous standing before God. Discover how this reality transforms our motivation to follow Jesus, and what it means for grace and peace to be truly multiplied to you.

In this week's sermon from Acts 28:28-31, Pastor Jamie wraps up the church's 18-month journey through the book of Acts by making the case that the book's seemingly open-ended conclusion is intentional — God's work to build his church and bring people to Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit isn't over, and we're still called to be part of that story today.

In this week's sermon from Acts 28, Pastor Jamie explores Paul's arrival in Rome and draws out two key themes: God's unwavering presence, protection, and provision for his people through every hardship, and the call for believers to carry on proclaiming the gospel boldly — no matter the circumstances.

From Acts 27, Paul's voyage to Rome turns into a fight for survival as a violent storm strands 276 people at sea. In this week's sermon, we explore how God's power and promises remain steady even in life's most desperate moments.

In Acts 24–26, Pastor Jamie walks through Paul’s bold defense before kings and governors, showing how obedience to God and confidence in the resurrection fueled his courage—even in chains. This sermon calls us to anchor our lives in the risen Christ and to prayerfully seek the Spirit’s help to live as faithful witnesses right where God has placed us.

In this week’s sermon from Pastor Austin, we follow Paul through a series of trials in Acts 23–24, where God’s unseen faithfulness preserves him amid conspiracy, false accusation, and injustice. The message calls us to remain faithful with clear consciences, anchored in the unshakable hope of the resurrection and the certainty that God is always at work, even when we cannot see it.

In this week’s sermon from Acts 21:37–23:22, we see Paul boldly defend his faith before hostile crowds and powerful leaders by testifying to one central truth: he does what he does because he met the risen Jesus. This passage reminds us that the Christian faith, and every believer’s story, ultimately hinges on the resurrection and God’s sovereign purpose to make Christ known.

In this sermon from Acts 21:17-36, Paul arrives in Jerusalem. We see God faithfully protecting His servant even through misunderstanding, violence, and arrest. This sermon explores how obedience to Christ often brings hardship, yet God’s sovereign care and gospel purposes prevail—even when the path forward is marked by suffering.

In this sermon from Acts 21:1-16, Paul presses on toward Jerusalem despite repeated warnings of suffering, showing a deep trust in the Spirit’s leading and a readiness to endure hardship for the glory of Christ. This sermon calls us to trust God’s will above our own plans and to follow Jesus with courageous, surrendered faith, whatever the cost.

In this sermon from Acts 20:26–27, we’re reminded why knowing the whole counsel of God is essential for following Jesus faithfully in a confusing and divided world. Together, we’re called to treasure God’s Word as the means by which He builds us up, guards us in truth, and leads us into life.

In Acts 20:17–38, Paul gathers the elders of the church in Ephesus for a deeply emotional farewell. As he reflects on their shared ministry, he reminds them of the whole counsel of God, calls them to repentance and faith, and entrusts them to shepherd God’s church with vigilance and love. This sermon explores thankful sorrow, faithful leadership, and the hope-filled reality that God sovereignly guides our comings and goings—even through grief—for His glory and our good.

In this week’s passage, Acts 20:1–16, we follow Paul as he presses forward in God’s mission with urgency and intentionality—and encounter one of the most surprising moments in the book of Acts. From complex travel plans to a late-night sermon, a tragic fall, and a miraculous restoration, this passage vividly displays God’s presence and power among His people.

In this week’s passage, Acts 19:21–41, we see how the gospel disrupts the entrenched idol worship of Ephesus, sparking a citywide riot as Paul faithfully proclaims that only Christ is Lord. Pastor Jamie reminds us that following Jesus often brings real-world consequences, yet He remains worthy of our full allegiance.

In this week’s passage, Acts 19:11-20, Pastor Jamie shows how God’s extraordinary power exposes counterfeit spirituality, purifies His people, and magnifies the name of Jesus so that His Word continues to prevail mightily.

We apologize for the audio issues at the start of this recording—they resolve just before the 4-minute mark. In this week’s message, in Acts 19:1–10, we see Paul lovingly correct incomplete belief by proclaiming the full gospel of Jesus, leading disciples to receive the Holy Spirit and know Christ fully. As Paul then continues boldly reasoning and teaching in Ephesus, the word of the Lord spreads widely, reminding us of our call to speak the gospel with clarity, patience, and courage.

In this week’s message from Acts 18:24–28, we see Apollos emerge as a faithful yet imperfect new voice for Jesus—boldly proclaiming Christ, humbly receiving correction, and powerfully strengthening the church. Through his story, we’re reminded that God delights to use ordinary believers, growing and shaping us as we speak of Jesus wherever He places us.

In this week’s passage, Acts 18:18–23, we see that Paul’s ministry is marked by a faithful willingness to follow the Lord’s leading—whether staying or going—and a commitment to strengthen and encourage the disciples wherever he goes. This reminds us that the Christian life is shaped by trusting God’s direction and investing deeply in one another’s growth in Christ.

In Acts 18, we see Paul’s ministry in Corinth marked by opposition, encouragement, and a divine call to stay. This sermon reminds us that God’s presence emboldens us to remain faithful, even when the path is uncertain—and that obedience, not outcomes, defines our faithfulness.

In Acts 17, we see that Paul’s sermon at the Areopagus declares that the God we long for is not unknown—He has revealed Himself in Christ. Hear how the gospel confronts idolatry and calls every heart to repentance and faith.

Paul and Silas continue their missionary journey in Acts 17, proclaiming Jesus as the true King in Thessalonica and Berea. In this sermon, we see how the gospel turns the world upside down—confronting opposition, inspiring belief, and calling believers to faithfully reason from Scripture wherever God has placed them.

From Acts 16:16–40, Paul and Silas face opposition, imprisonment, and even an earthquake—but through it all, God moves powerfully to reveal the true way of salvation. Pastor Jamie explores how the gospel breaks spiritual bondage, transforms hearts, and answers life’s most important question: “What must I do to be saved?”

From Acts 16:6-15. This passage reminds us that the most important place to be is where the Lord is working. Through Paul’s Spirit-led journey to Macedonia and Lydia’s transformed heart, we see that God guides, opens doors, and provides everything needed to advance His gospel, if we are willing to follow His lead.

From Acts 15:36-16:5. This passage shows that gospel ministry requires ongoing encouragement, investment, and sacrifice—whether through revisiting believers, raising up new leaders, or removing barriers for the sake of the mission.

In Part 2 from Acts 15:1–35, we see the early church wrestle with the question: must Gentile believers keep the law of Moses? The Jerusalem Council declares that salvation is through Christ alone—and calls the church to walk together in unity under His Word.

From Acts 15:1–35 we see that Christ tears down barriers, inviting all people to come as they are and find life in Him.

From Acts 13:13-41. In this week’s message, Pastor Jamie shares how Paul’s words reveal the freedom and forgiveness only Jesus can give. Discover the good news that brings lasting hope to all who believe.

In Acts 13–14, we see the church at Antioch intentionally sending Paul and Barnabas to proclaim the gospel and later joyfully receiving them back. This sermon unpacks the mission, the opposition they faced, and the joy of seeing God open doors of faith to the Gentiles.

From Acts 12. We witness God’s unstoppable mission as persecution rises, Peter is miraculously freed from prison, and King Herod is struck down. This sermon reminds us that no opposition can thwart God’s plans, and those who walk with Him share in His victory.

From Acts 11:19–30, we see the gospel reaching Antioch as scattered believers share Christ, a diverse church is formed, and disciples are first called Christians. This message reminds us that wherever God scatters His people, He sends His gospel too—and calls us to remain faithful, rooted, and generous in serving one another.

From Acts 10:34 – 11:18, we see the gospel break cultural barriers as Peter proclaims Christ to the Gentiles and witnesses the Holy Spirit’s work among them. Pastor Jamie challenges us to live as if Jesus is enough for all people, celebrating repentance that leads to life.

In this message from Acts 10, Pastor Austin unpacks how God tears down every human barrier to extend the gospel to all people—reminding us that no one is too far, too foreign, or too unclean for the grace of Jesus. Discover how the stories of Cornelius and Peter challenge us to see others as God does and boldly share the good news with those we least expect.

We explore Acts 9:32-46 and witness God’s power on display through the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha—reminders that He is still able, still sovereign, and still working. Through these stories, we’re called to a renewed faith, bold prayer, and a deeper trust in the God who brings life to the broken.