
All Episodes - Redemption Church of Bristol
Welcome to the sermon podcast of Redemption Church, a community of sinners and skeptics longing for the redemption of God in Bristol, PA. Redemption is a church plant that started in 2009 led by Pastor Gary Alloway.
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Do Not Worry
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Juston Wolgemuth. Matthew 6:25-34 – "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
The Lord's Prayer
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 6:5-18 – "This, then, is how you should pray..."
Do Good in Secret
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 6:1-4 – "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."
Lust & Adultery
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:27-32 – "You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Turn the Other Cheek
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:38-42 – "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
Love Your Enemies — Mission: Impossible?
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Fred Hagan. Matthew 5:43-48 – "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
What's Underneath Your Anger?
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Juston Wolgemuth. Matthew 5:21-26 – "Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment."
Salt & Light: It's a Communal Thing
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gaines Taylor. Matthew 5:13-16 – "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world."
Love the Big Story
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:17-20 – "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."
Where Is God During Christmas
Advent 2024 series. Sermon by Adin Frey. Matthew 2:1-23 — Escape to Egypt.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:8 – "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 5:6 – "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Blessed Are the Meek
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Matthew 5:5 – "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:4 – "Blessed are those who mourn."
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 5:1-3 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit."
God is God
Exodus series. Sermon by Fred Hagan. Exodus 32 - The Golden Calf.
On the Other Side of Sin, God Draws Near
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. The New Tablets.
Time With God Changes You
Exodus series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. The Radiant Face of Moses.
The Law Is a Gift From God
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. The Torah.
Find Space to Meet God
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. The Tabernacle in Exodus.
Plan to Rest
Exodus series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Sabbath throughout Exodus.
Make Things For God
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway and Amanda Elliot. Exodus 31.
Gather, Give, Rest
Exodus series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Exodus 16.
It's Not All On You
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Exodus 17.
Just Be Still
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Exodus 13:17-14:31
Passover: God is a God of Life
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Exodus 11-13.
Easter 2: There Is No Darkness God's Light Cannot Reach
Easter 2. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.
Pharaoh on the Couch
Exodus series. Sermon by Juston Wolgemuth. Exodus 9-10.
Transformation, Not Information
Exodus series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Exodus 7-8.
Evil Punches Back
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Exodus 5:1-6:12.
The Burning Bush: Moses’ Five Objections
Exodus series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Exodus 3:1-4:18.
Hope From Rock Bottom
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Exodus 2:11-25.
Three Elements of Hospitality
Sermon by friend of Redemption, Kyle Knecht. Luke 14:12-14.
Law Exists to Protect The Heart, Not the Other Way Around
Exodus series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Exodus 1:15-2:10.
God Hears the Cries of the Oppressed
Exodus series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Exodus 1:1-14.

Story Sunday - January 2024
Hear stories from people in our church about how they've seen God in their lives lately. In this episode, we hear from Rosie, Augie, Kyle, and Dana.
God Meets Unexpected People in Unexpected Ways
Advent 2023 series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Matthew 2:1-18.
All Oppression Shall Cease
Advent 2023 series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Luke 1:5-25.
The Hopes and Fears of All the Years
Advent 2023 series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. John 1:1-14.

The End of the Matter
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Ecclesiastes 11 and 12.

Goodness Is Its Own Reward
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Ecclesiastes 9.

We Don’t Have to Brave the Hevel Alone
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Ecclesiastes 8.

All Good, All The Time
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Ecclesiastes 7.

How to Enjoy Your Stuff
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Ecclesiastes 6.

Suffering in the Fog
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Juston Wolgemuth. Ecclesiastes 4.

Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Fred Hagan. Ecclesiastes 2.

The End of Everything
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Ecclesiastes 3.

You Probably Won’t Change The World
Ecclesiastes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Ecclesiastes 1.

Abraham, Father of the Promised
Abraham series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Genesis 25:1-11.

Manuscript Study: Abraham’s Test
Abraham series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Genesis 22.

From Laughter to Laughter
Abraham series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 21.

Impropriety, Intervention, and Inaction
Abraham series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Genesis 20.

Sodom and Gomorrah: It’s Not What You Think
Abraham series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 19.

If Only Ten
Abraham series. Sermon by Gary Alloway Meiser. Genesis 18:16-33.

The Covenant of Circumcision
Abraham series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 17.

The God Who Sees
Abraham series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 16.

A Pinky Promise with God
Abraham series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Genesis 15 reading by Amanda Elliot.

Who the Heck Is Melchizedek
Abraham series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 14.

Abram & Lot
Abraham series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 12:10-13:18

Abram’s Call
Abraham series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Genesis 11:27-12:8
Easter and Forgiveness
Sermon by Fred Hagen. Matthew 18:21-35 and Luke 23:32-34.

The Sequined Jumpsuit of God
Ephesians series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Ephesians 6:10-24.

The Self-Emptying Love of God
Ephesians series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Ephesians 5:21 - 6:9.

The Fruit of Love and Light
Ephesians series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20.

One Church
Ephesians series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. The slide that Gary mentions can be found here.

Story Sunday - February 2023
Hear stories from people in our church about how they've seen God lately in their lives. This episode, we hear from Joey and Gwen.

God’s Love and Power and Love and Power and...
Ephesians series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.


Raised Up & Sent Out
Ephesians Series. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.

Let Yourself Be Loved
Series on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Story Sunday - November 2022
Once a season, we hear stories from different people in Redemption about what God is doing in their lives. This season we heard from Emily, Juston, and Harry.

How Does Jesus Treat His Enemies?
Sermon series: "What Jesus Teaches on Reconciliation." Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.

To Reconcile, You Must Abide
Sermon series: "What Jesus Teaches on Reconciliation." Sermon by our friend, Dr. Monay Legette.

Jesus & Reconciliation
Sermon series: "What Jesus Teaches on Reconciliation." Sermon by Gary Alloway.

High Church Communion Service
On the 4th Sunday of the month, Redemption is having High Church Sundays. Come for a classic short liturgy that leads us into communion. This month's service is led by Gary Alloway.

Trees Grow Where Buildings Crumble
What Jesus Teaches on Faith. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Scripture reading by Amanda Elliott.

The Darkness Has Not Overcome The Light - John 1
What Jesus Teaches on Faith. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.

Faith Enough To Not Freak Out - Mark 4
What Jesus Teaches on Faith. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

High Church Communion Service
On the 4th Sunday of the month, Redemption is having High Church Sundays. Come for a classic short liturgy that leads us into communion. This month's service is led by Gary Alloway.

Story Sunday - August 2022
A few times a year, we pause from our sermon series to hear stories from the community about how God has been present in our lives today. In this recording, you'll hear from Rachel Rogers and Susan Alloway.

Jesus-Shaped Solutions
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches On Sabbath. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 4:1-11.

Safe Under Your Wing
Our long-time Director of Spiritual Formation, Marjorie Mott, is moving with her family to Lancaster, PA. On her last Sunday, she was gracious enough to give us one more sermon.

High Church Communion Service
On the 4th Sunday of the month, Redemption is having High Church Sundays. Come for a classic short liturgy that leads us into communion. This month's service is led by Gary Alloway.

The Great Commission
Sermon series: What Jesus Teaches on Mission. Matthew 28:16-20. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.

God Does The Work, All You Have To Do Is Go
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches on Mission. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Acts 2:1-12.

What We Learn From Ananias About Mission
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches On Mission. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Acts 9:1-19.

Let Your Words Be Few and Your Judgements Seldom
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches On The Holy Spirit. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Matthew 12:15-37.

The Ruach of God Breathes Potential Into Reality
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches on The Holy Spirit. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 3:13-17.

God, Breath, and Body
Sermon Series: What God Teaches on The Body. Sermon by Dana Jalovick.

Praise God For Stuff
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches on The Body. John 2:1-12. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Rest & The Body: Is This The Jesus You Know?
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches on The Body. Matthew 11:28-30. Sermon by Marjorie Mott.

Crusades or St. Francis?
What Jesus Teaches On The Cross. Matthew 26:47-56. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Even In The Wilderness You Are God’s Beloved
What Jesus Teaches On The Cross. Matthew 4:1-11. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.

World’s Best Disciple
What Jesus Teaches On The Cross. Matthew 16:13-28. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Marriage Is Good, But It’s Not Your Savior
Mark 12:18-27. "What Jesus Teaches on Marriage." Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Scripture reading by Kat Groff.

Neither Do I Condemn You
John 7:53-8:11. What Jesus Teaches on Sexuality. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Ordered and Disordered Desires
John 4:1-26. What Jesus Teaches On Desire. Sermon by Marjorie Mott. Scripture reading by Marie Brophy.

Marriage Is Not For Everyone
Matthew 19:1-12. What Jesus Teaches On Marriage. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.

Lazarus And The Rich Man
Luke 16:19-31. What Jesus Teaches On Money. Scripture reading by Amanda Elliott. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Security In Dependence
What Jesus Teaches on Money. Luke 18:18-30, the rich young ruler. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.

Be Rich Toward God
What Jesus Teaches on Money - Luke 12:13-21. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

The Child Grows Up And Brings Hope
Matthew 2:1-12. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.

For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Isaiah 9:1-11. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Grace, Like Water, Flows To The Lowest Part
Isaiah 41:17-20. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.


Images of God
Isaiah 40:1-11. Scripture reading by Gary Alloway. Sermon by Marjorie Mott. Happy Advent!

How To Obtain Happiness
This Thanksgiving week sermon is by our friend Ruhmon Johnson.

Jonah Chapter 4 - You Don‘t Get To Decide Who God Loves
Jonah chapter 4. Scripture reading by Marjorie Mott. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.

Jonah Chapter 3 - There Is Always Time To Turn Toward God‘s Love
Jonah Chapter 3. Scripture reading by Scotty Meiser. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Musical excerpt of "Nineveh" by David Benjamin Blower.

Medieval Church History - Halloween 2021
Get a fun medieval history lesson with our favorite history nerd, Gary Alloway. Happy Halloween!

Jonah Chapter 2: God‘s Love Lifts Us Up From The Depths
Jonah Chapter 2. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Scripture reading by Kat Groff.

Jonah Intro and Chapter 1 - God Can Handle You
Jonah Intro and Chapter 1. Sermon by Gary Alloway.

Ruth 4: God Takes Imperfect Situations and Buys Them Back From Death
Ruth 4. Sermon by Susan Alloway.

Ruth 3: Humble Alliances Between The Privileged and The Marginalized
The Book of Ruth chapter 3 by Scotty Meiser.

Ruth 2: God‘s Active and Loyal Love
The Book of Ruth chapter 2 by Marjorie Mott.

Ruth Intro: Salvation From Strange Places
The Book of Ruth intro and chapter 1 by Gary Alloway.