2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV2011)20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.Example: US Ambassadors1 Peter 2:11-12 (NIV2011)11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deed...  Read More

Home Away from Home, Part 4Sermon Intro: Liar’s ClubKingdom Citizens are Defined by God1 Peter 2:4-10 (NIV2011)4  As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5  you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6  For in Scripture it s...  Read More

Dear Redeemer Family,Like many of you, this time of year causes me to reflect on the many things for which I’m thankful. At a time when most see the world’s glass as half-empty, remembering my blessings reminds me that my cup overflows. Here is just a sampling of the things I’m grateful for:I’m thankful for my wonderful family and for the countless ways God has blessed us.I’m thankful for a church...  Read More

Home Away From Home, Part 3Have been given new birthHave a living hopeHave an eternal inheritanceHave joy regardless of their circumstancesIntro: US Football vs. Soccer1 Peter 1:13-21 (NIV2011)13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desir...  Read More

Home Away from Home, Part 2 (1 Peter)Philippians 3:20 (NIV2011) 
But our citizenship is in heaven.Example: College yearsReview:A new birth (1 Pet. 1:3)A living hope (1 Pet. 1:3)An eternal inheritance (1 Pet. 1:4)1 Peter 1:4-9 (NIV2011)4This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5  who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the l...  Read More

     Last Sunday was an exciting one here at Redeemer. As part of our ongoing commitment to reach, teach, and engage the teenagers of our community, I was thrilled to introduce JJ Yount as our new Student Pastor.  JJ comes to us from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville, AL with a wealth of experience, extensive formal education, and a driving passion for students. I hope you will join with me to...  Read More

Home Away from Home, Part 1 – October 30, 2022      As Christians we live in a place that is home away from home.  Our citizenship is in heaven. We ought to stand out.   We treat temporary things differently than we treat permanent things. We ought not invest too heavily in the here and now.Philippians 3:20 (NIV2011)20 But our citizenship is in heaven.1 Peter 1:1-5 (NIV2011)1 Peter, an apostle of ...  Read More

Type your new text here. Not a Fan Part 4 – October 23, 2022Luke 8:4-8 (NIV2011)4  While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: 5  “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds ate it up.6  Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the plants withe...  Read More

Not a Fan, Part 2 – October 9, 2022 MOT – the hecklerIt’s a lot easier to criticize than to contributeSermon Text:Mark 2:1-12 (NIV2011) 
1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 
2 They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 
3 Some men came, bringing to him a pa...  Read More

     There is one thing almost everybody in the world agrees on:  love, peace, patience, joy, kindness are all good things!  That is what the Holy Spirit brings to every believer.  His job is to produce this in our life.  But it’s our responsibility to bear this fruit of the Spirit.  The word fruit is singular, which means every believer gets every one mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23.  We must subm...  Read More

Type your new text here. #HolySpirit #GiftsOfTheSpirit #WhatIsMySpiritualGift P3 | HOLY SPIRIT | VALUE YOUR GIFT     Spiritual Gifts are abilities given to a Christian by Christ through the Holy Spirit and controlled by the Spirit for spiritual service and growth. God the Holy Spirit has given us all we ever need for the abundant Christian life and for ministry.  It’s important that you discover y...  Read More

P1 IS THE HOLY SPIRIT A FORCE OR A PERSON? | MISCONCEPTIONS THAT LIMIT HIS POWER IN YOUR LIFE      Is the Holy Spirit a force to be wielded or is He a Person to be encountered?  Our misconceptions about the Holy Spirit can actually limit His power in our lives.  Scripture teaches that we can quench the Holy Spirit or even grieve Him.  Join us as we unpack the 3rd member of the Trinity. The Holy Sp...  Read More

Type your new text here.      We must remember that Jesus had everybody’s attention, but not everybody’s devotion. Not everybody liked it when God shined His light to reveal their ways.  The world doesn’t like the idea of an absolute moral code, and Christians are often bear the brunt of the world’s ire when they are exposed by that light.  It’s in that time that we remember that trouble is tempor...  Read More

Type your new text here.      Peacemaking is hard work.  It isn’t a passive thing.  So many today engage in the war for our rights and freedoms, but Jesus contrasted this by laying down His own freedoms and rights.  This is how He made peace with us.  Believers have peace with God through Jesus but have the peace of God because of the Holy Spirit.  You can’t give what you don’t have.  We must firs...  Read More

Type your new text here. #ColorTheWorld #SerenityCross #christianmusic Color the World | Serenity Cross | (Official Music Video) “Color the World” Lyrics Words, words can be hard sometimes Can't seem to find the lines Like they don't want to be found They get lost in the sound of silence Words, more than ink on a page Tells us a story Fills in the spaces Like the coloring pages of life Color the w...  Read More

Day 3 brought an escalation to Mr. Know's mania.  It seems his controlling nature is boiling over.  How will the team work together to accomplish creation of an original music video for Serenity Cross by Friday????  Tune in to find out....  Read More

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It's day 2 of First Redeemer's Spark Studios Vacation Bible School.  Learning to express our creativity, to cultivate our talent, and be bold to accomplish God's purpose in our lives.  The team struggles to create original content for a music video to be released this Friday.  Watch today's episode below....  Read More

Type your new text here.      Satisfying hunger is a perpetual pursuit.  So, what do we do with internal hunger?  Not hunger for food, but the deep inner hunger in our souls for happiness, connection, satisfaction. If you look to the world to satisfy your deepest needs, the world will always come up short, but jesus is the bread of life.       When we pray, God wants more than just a transaction w...  Read More

Vacation Bible School is off and running at First Redeemer Church.  This year is Spark Studios and we are learning about how God created us for good works in  Christ Jesus.  It's a wonderful time for all the kids and volunteers as we celebrate the creativity given to us by God....  Read More

Type your new text here. First Redeemer Vacation Bible School is an amazing and exciting time every summer.  So many collaborate to create environments where children can come to know Jesus as their Savior!...  Read More

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Are you familiar with the story of Jim Elliot, missionary to Ecuador and his wife Elizabeth.  This little known fact only enhances what is now martyr legend for Christians.Click the link below to watch. https://youtube.com/shorts/W4pD7BsliWU?feature=share...  Read More

Join us for our annual celebrate freedom services and picnic, Sunday, July 3rd.  Let's celebrate our freedom July 3rd, at 9:30AM & 11AM special services featuring guest speaker Cal Thomas.  Then join us at 7PM on the lawn for our evening picnic with games, music and amazing fireworks show to follow....  Read More