Poise in the Noise Part 2 – August 11, 2024Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV2011)4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hea...  Read More

Poise in the Noise, Part 1 – August 4, 2024Sermon Intro: August AnxietyMatthew 6:31-34 (NIV2011)31  So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32  For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ...  Read More

# Understanding God's Omniscience, Omnipresence, and Omnipotence: A Reflection on Psalm 139## IntroductionPsalm 139 is a profound piece of scripture that delves into the nature of God and how His attributes intersect with our lives. This sermon explores the omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence of God, and how these characteristics impact our daily existence. By understanding these divine att...  Read More

Psalm 90 Sermon July 21, 2024Intro: CEO Thomas WheelerActs 7:23-25 (NIV2011)23  “When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites.24  He saw one of them being mistreated by an Egyptian, so he went to his defense and avenged him by killing the Egyptian. 25  Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but they did not.FIRST...  Read More

Psalm 73 Sermon July 7, 2024Intro: Businessman and FishermanPsalm 73:1-3 (NIV2011)1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.Psalm 73:13-14 (NIV2011)13  Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence.14  A...  Read More

Matthew 5:13 (NIV2011) 
 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 
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Psalm 23, June 23, 2024Intro: New RestaurantsPsalm 23:1-6 (NKJV) 
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and...  Read More

Psalm 19 Sermon – June 16, 2024 Psalm 19:1-14 (NIV2011)1  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.2  Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.3  They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.4  Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pi...  Read More

   Would you like to perform in a full orchestra of advanced players in worship? Listen to our music on our Youtube Page for more information about who we are. If you are interested, contact Dr. Andy Edwards at [email protected] for more information.https://www.firstredeemer.org/musicFirst. Redeemer Conservatory    At the First Redeemer Conservatory of Music & Fine Arts, we have alway...  Read More

Sermon Intro: SS United StatesEphesians 6:10-17 (NIV2011) 
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenl...  Read More

Spiritual Warfare, Part 6 – Helmet of Salvation, May 26, 2024Intro: Football GameEphesians 6:10-17 (NIV2011)10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world ...  Read More

Spiritual Warfare Part 5 - Shield of Faith, May 19, 2024Intro: Space ShuttleEphesians 6:16 (NIV2011)16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.We are to take up the shield of faithBy acting on what God says is trueTaking up the shield of faith:Is more than believingJames 1:22 (NIV2011)22  Do not merely listen to the...  Read More

Spiritual Warfare Part 3 - Breastplate of Righteousness, May 5, 2024Before Sermon:There’s Hope for the HungryMother’s Day and Parent/Child Dedication next Sunday Sermon Intro: 9/11Ephesians 6:14 (NIV2011)14  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place…What is righteousness?What is righteousness?The quality of conforming to God’s...  Read More

Spiritual Warfare Part 3 - Breastplate of Righteousness, May 5, 2024Before Sermon:There’s Hope for the HungryMother’s Day and Parent/Child Dedication next Sunday Sermon Intro: 9/11Ephesians 6:14 (NIV2011)14  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place…What is righteousness?What is righteousness?The quality of conforming to God’s...  Read More

Spiritual Warfare Part 2 – Belt of Truth – April 28, 2024 Ephesians 6:11-14 (NIV2011)11  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13  Therefore pu...  Read More

Spiritual Warfare, Part 1 – April 21, 2024Intro: Israel’s defenseEphesians 6:10-13 (NIV2011)10  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.11  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the...  Read More

Pictures from the Love and Laughter Date Night featuring guest speakers Jeff & Debby McElroy!   Read More

Pillars of a Biblical Worldview, Part 5 – February 11, 2024Biblical Worldview Pillars:God created all thingsEvery person has a sinful natureEvery Christian has a responsibility to share God’s message of reconciliationEveryone lives foreverEphesians 2:1-10 (NIV2011)1  As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2  in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and...  Read More

Pillars of a Biblical Worldview Part 4 – 2/4/24Sermon Intro: Manufacturing Plant RepairYour worldview is the framework from which you perceive reality and make sense of life and the worldBiblical Worldview Pillars:God created all thingsEvery person has a sinful natureEvery Christian has a responsibility to share God’s message of reconciliationHebrews 9:27-28 (NIV2011)27  Just as people are destine...  Read More

Pillars of a Biblical Worldview, Part 3 – January 28, 2024Sermon Intro: TelescopeYour worldview is the framework from which you perceive reality and make sense of life and the worldBiblical Worldview Pillars:God created all thingsBiblical Worldview Pillars:Every person has a sinful nature2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (NIV2011)17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gon...  Read More

Pillars of a Biblical Worldview, Part 2 – Mankind’s Sinfulness, 1/21/24Your worldview is the framework from which you perceive reality and make sense of life and the worldExample: 3D MoviesBiblical Worldview Pillars:God Created All ThingsRomans 3:23 (NIV2011)23  for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,Biblical Worldview Pillars:Every person has a sinful natureExample: Children1 John...  Read More

https://youtu.be/alvMLWCIsAs Pillars of a Biblical Worldview, Part 1 - CreationIntro: Lone Ranger and TontoYour worldview is the framework from which you perceive reality and make sense of life and the worldGenesis 1:1 (NIV2011)1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.Biblical Worldview Pillar #1:God Created All ThingsCreation means that we are accountable to our CreatorPsalm 24:1-...  Read More

Heaven on Earth, Part 2 - DiscipleshipIntro: CastawayThe church gathers to worship GodEphesians 4:11-16 (NIV2011)11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, att...  Read More

Heaven on Earth, Part 1 – September 10, 2023Intro: American EmbassiesEphesians 2:19-20 (NIV2011)19  Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20  built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV2011)We are therefore Christ’s ambas...  Read More