Click here to view the entire sermon.  https://youtu.be/ctt_80mV3to The Power of Influence: How Your Relationships Shape Your Faith JourneyYou don't build yourself by yourself. Whoever you are and whatever you're becoming is heavily influenced by those around you. Just as a cork rises or falls to the level of water it's in, your life will rise or fall to the level of those you surround yourself wi...  Read More

Click Here to Watch the Entire Sermon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0dTC2QxBR0 The Significance of Easter: Why It Matters Across Time and SpaceEaster stands as a unique phenomenon in human history. Unlike most celebrations that are limited by geography or culture, Easter has been celebrated worldwide for nearly 2000 years, transcending boundaries of language, education, and cultural differences...  Read More

Click Here to Watch the Sermonhttps://youtu.be/DVELKxCIzboUnderstanding the Lord's Supper: More Than Just TraditionThe Lord's Supper is a sacred tradition that can sometimes lose its meaning through repetition. However, its significance goes far deeper than a mere religious ritual. It's rooted in the powerful story of the Passover and God's plan for salvation.What is the Connection Between Passove...  Read More

Following God Wholeheartedly: Lessons from Caleb's Faith JourneyMany Christians today live below their spiritual potential, experiencing turmoil instead of peace, doubt instead of hope, and sorrow instead of joy. Just like the Israelites who were delivered from Egypt but died in the desert, many believers fail to claim the blessings God has already given them.What Does It Mean to Follow God Wholeh...  Read More

Click Here to Watch the SermonDetecting Spiritual Deception: Living in God's Promised LandAs Christians, we are blessed with every spiritual blessing, yet many live below their potential - in a spiritual desert rather than the promised land. While these blessings are already ours, claiming them requires overcoming significant resistance in a fallen world.What Are the Three Main Enemies of Christia...  Read More

Living in Victory: Guarding Against Sin's Deceptive PowerMany Christians today live less than their potential because they've forgotten their true identity as children of the King. Just as Superman lost his power when he forgot who he was, believers can miss out on God's blessings by failing to live in light of who they are in Christ.The Danger of Sin After VictoryThe story of Joshua 7 provides a ...  Read More

Living in Light of God's Blessings: Lessons from Joshua at JerichoMany Christians live on the brink of spiritual starvation despite having access to all of God's blessings. Like a college student who had money hidden in a Bible but lived in poverty because he never opened it, believers often fail to claim the spiritual riches already given to them.What Does it Mean to Have a Healthy Fear of God?Jo...  Read More

Living in Light of God's Blessings: Lessons from Joshua 5Every Christian has been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ - from firm hope and guaranteed inheritance to deep joy and unshakeable peace. However, many believers know about these blessings but don't fully experience them in their daily lives.How Do We Claim Our Spiritual Blessings?The Book of Joshua provides a roadmap for claim...  Read More

Claiming God's Blessings: The Power of Remembering His WorksJust as unclaimed lottery winnings go to waste, many Christians fail to claim the spiritual blessings that are already theirs through Christ. When we accept Jesus as Savior, we receive tremendous spiritual blessings including unshakeable hope, guaranteed inheritance, unspeakable joy, and perfect peace.Why Do We Need Spiritual Memorials?Hu...  Read More

Claiming God's Blessings: Lessons from Joshua's Journey Across the JordanMany Christians live like spiritual paupers, never fully grasping the blessings that are already theirs through Christ. Just as the Israelites had to claim their Promised Land, we too must take hold of the spiritual blessings God has given us.What Are the Spiritual Blessings Available to Christians?As believers in Christ, we ...  Read More

Living in God's Promised Land: Moving from Desert to DestinyLife doesn't always unfold as expected. This truth is powerfully illustrated in the biblical account of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt - a story of great promise that ended in disappointment for many. While God miraculously delivered His people from bondage, most never reached the Promised Land due to their lack of faith and courage.Wh...  Read More

Moving Toward Jesus Through Serving Others: A Guide to Spiritual GrowthProgress in our spiritual journey requires more than just desire - it demands discipline. While many of us want to grow closer to Jesus, we often avoid the lifestyle changes necessary to make it happen.Why is Serving Others Important for Spiritual Growth?According to Philippians 2:3-8, to move toward Jesus, we must serve like H...  Read More

Finding Peace in Unpeaceful Times: Lessons from John 14IntroductionIn a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, the quest for peace can seem elusive. This week, as we continue our Advent journey, we focus on the theme of peace. Is it possible to experience peace even when our surroundings are anything but peaceful? Let's delve into John 14 to uncover the profound teachings of Jesus on this subj...  Read More

Moving Closer to Jesus Through Prayer: A Guide to Spiritual Growth in 2025Just as objects remain stationary unless acted upon by an external force, our spiritual lives require intentional effort to move in the right direction. Without actively pursuing spiritual growth, cultural currents can slowly pull us away from Jesus.Why Is Prayer Important for Spiritual Growth?Prayer is a fundamental discipl...  Read More

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