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

Heaven, Part 5 – September 3, 2023Revelation 22:3 (NIV2011)3  No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.Citizens of heaven will work Genesis 2:15 (NIV2011) 
The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 
Revelation 7:9-12 (NIV2011)9  After this I looked, and there before me...  Read More

He Keeps Me Singing August 27, 2023  Orchestra Opener “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” Congregational Hymn Medley “He Keeps Me Singing“I Am Thine O Lord”“Nothing But the Blood”“Grace Greater Than Our Sin” Choir and Orchestra “This Is My Song” Hymn Story – KATY COOK reads   Fanny Crosby. In 1873, two close friends, Fanny Crosby and Phoebe Knapp gathered together and unexpectedly developed what we wou...  Read More

Heaven, Part 4 – August 27, 2023Revelation 21:1 (NIV2011)1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.The current world will be destroyed and replacedApplication: This world’s temporarinessExample: Ancient ruinsRevelation 21:2-5 (NIV2011)2  I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven fro...  Read More

Heaven is the place where believers dwell with Jesus foreverZechariah 14:5 (NIV2011)Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with him.Key events of Jesus’ 2nd Coming:He returns to the Mount of Olives (Zech. 14:3-4, Acts 1:9-12)He defeats the Antichrist and his allies at Armageddon (Rev. 16:16, 19:19-21)He binds Satan for 1000 years (Rev. 20:1-4)Revelation 20:1-4 (NIV2011) 
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Heaven is the place where believers dwell with Jesus foreverBelievers are reunited with believers2 Samuel 12:23 (NIV2011)I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” 
1 Thessalonians 4:17 (NIV2011)…And so we will be with the Lord forever.Believers have more time left together than they’ve spent togetherBelievers are rewarded for their works 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 (NIV2011)9  For we are co-worker...  Read More

Heaven, Part 1 – August 6, 2023Heaven is the place where believers dwell with Jesus foreverThis dwelling place is different at different timesWe live in the church ageBelievers go to the present heaven as soon as they die2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (NIV2011)6  Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7  For we live by faith, not by si...  Read More

Life's challenges may knock us down, but they will never define us. 💪✨Adversity has a way of revealing our inner strength and resilience. It forces us to dig deep within ourselves, to tap into a well of courage we never knew existed. It is in those moments of despair that we discover an unwavering determination to rise above our circumstances.Remember, the storms in life are temporary.Romans 8:28w...  Read More

Zero to Hero, Part 1: Joseph – June 4, 2023 Intro: Sailboats Intro Joseph  Crisis #1:Genesis 37:13-14 (NIV2011)13 Israel said to Joseph, “As you know, your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I am going to send you to them.” “Very well,” he replied. 14 So he said to him, “Go and see if all is well with your brothers and with the flocks, and bring word back to me.” Genesis 37:25-28 ...  Read More

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Satisfaction Guaranteed, Part 4 – Security; May 28, 2023Only God can fully satisfy your need for securityExample: Shaky laddersEphesians 1:13-14 (NIV2011)13  And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14  who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until t...  Read More

In the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 27, it is written: "You are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 🙏💖This beautiful verse reminds us that we are all part of God's divine plan. Each and every one of us has a unique purpose and role to play in the grand tapestry of life. 🌍💫Just as the different parts of a body work together harmoniously, we too are called to embrac...  Read More

Satisfaction Guaranteed, Part 3: Identity – May 21, 2023Only God can fully satisfy your need for identityExample: High School ReunionEphesians 1:3-6 (NIV2011)3  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4  For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ...  Read More

🌻 God's Plan is Greater: We may have our own plans and desires, but God's plan for us surpasses anything we could imagine. He sees the bigger picture and knows what is truly best for us. When we surrender our will to Him, He can transform our lives in extraordinary ways. Let go of your worries, and let God's unfailing love guide you towards a future filled with hope and purpose.Proverbs 3:5-6. ESV...  Read More

Satisfaction Guaranteed, Part 2 – May 14, 2023Sermon IntroCell phonesOnly God can fully satisfy your need for love and acceptanceExample: Flush letterRomans 5:6-8 (NIV2011)6  You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.7  Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8  But God demonst...  Read More

"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." - Romans 8:1 (ESV)Grace is one of the most powerful and beautiful concepts in the Bible. It is the unmerited favor and love that God freely gives us, even though we don't deserve it. And in Romans 8:1, we are reminded that because of God's grace, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.This means that no...  Read More

Dear Redeemer Family,Both here at home and around the world, we are racing into an exciting future! For example, we are currently working with seven different pastors and congregations to plant new Redeemer Churches in Hungary, Moldova, South Africa, Pakistan, India, and Burma. God continues to open new doors of opportunity for us to plant gospel-preaching, Bible-believing churches all over the wo...  Read More

     First Redeemer Church is committed to world missions and reaching the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They believe that every person has the right to hear the message of salvation and have the opportunity to become a follower of Jesus Christ.     The Missions Ministry at First Redeemer Church is led by Dr. Larry Aultman, who has a passion for global missions and sharing the gospel with ...  Read More

     First Redeemer Church is a vibrant, Christ-centered community located in Forsyth County, Georgia. Led by Senior Pastor Dr. Jeff Jackson, the church has a strong vision to connect people with God and each other, and to make a positive impact on their community and beyond.     For young adults looking for a church community, First Redeemer offers a variety of options. There are small groups spe...  Read More

What gets your attention?  If we're not intentional about directing our attention, our world will direct it for us. We need to be sure that despite all of the distractions vying for our attention, that we stay fixed on what is most important, because good can often times be the enemy of best. #goodtogreat #intentionalliving #mindfulness #intentionallivingtips #intentionalsuccess #driventodistracti...  Read More

"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes and hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."C.S. Lewis Let this quote from C.S. Lewis inspire you to make the most of every moment you have. Time is a precious gift from God, and it's up to us to use it wisely and with purpose. Don't let the busyness of life distract you from what truly matters. Take time to invest in your...  Read More

Sermon: Claiming Canaan, April 16, 2023ContextJoshua 3:1-5 (NIV2011)1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you ar...  Read More

The scripture "Death, where is your sting?" is a verse found in 1 Corinthians 15:55 of the Bible. It is a powerful statement that speaks to the victory of Christ over death and the hope that we have in him as believers.To understand the meaning of this scripture, it is important to look at the context in which it was written. In the chapter preceding this verse, the Apostle Paul is addressing the ...  Read More