All of us strive for something (or even many things) in life. These are our hopes and dreams put into action. But what do we do when what we strive for doesn't come about? Is it possible for our striving to be redeemed? Listen in today and learn about King Josiah's striving and how Jesus Christ redeems all of our striving.
Redeeming the Powerful (2 Kings 20:1-19)
How are we to understand the role of power in our world today? In the genealogy of Jesus, we see many powerful kings - some good and some bad. How does Jesus Christ redeem power and how does it affect how we engage in politics and elections today? Listen in today as we direct our gaze upon the Lamb on the eternal throne.
Redeeming the Longing (2 Chronicles 15:1-19)
What do you long for most in your life? In your deepest heart? As you consider that question, what do you do with that longing? How do you actually live your life with that longing? Listen in today as we learn from the Scriptures about God's deepest heart longing for us and how it changes everything.
Redeeming the Foolish (Matthew 1:6-7; 1 Kings 4:20-34)
Are you wise or foolish? As we ponder this question honestly, we must realize that we are both! Listen in to today's sermon as we learn about the wisest man in the Bible, and how even he couldn't be his own redeemer. There must be something more to wisdom that we must discover.
Redeeming the Outsider (Hebrews 11:29-40)
We live in an insider/outsider world. How can the genealogy of Jesus Christ teach us anything about what it means to live in this kind of reality? Listen in today as we learn about outsiders in Jesus's time, and in todays time, and then what we can learn about the true "insider" life.
Redeeming the Weak (Matthew 1:5; Ruth 1:9-21)
Do you feel weak or incapable sometimes in life? What hope can there be? Listen in today as Marcos teaches us from the remarkable story of Ruth and Boaz.
Redeeming the Sojourner (Genesis 12)
Life is a journey. "Not all who wander are lost" is a quote we hear often today. But what does it mean to journey, to wander, to sojourn? Listen in today as we learn about one of the first people mentioned in Jesus's family tree - Abraham. What can we learn from his story?
Christ the Redeemer (Matthew 1)
Jesus's family tree is full of interesting people. But one thing they all share in common is that they are not perfect, not by any stretch of the imagination! As we step into the fall, we're going to be learning each week about how Jesus is the Redeemer of all broken people, starting with the ones in his own genealogy. Today though we begin simply with the simple fact - The Redeemer is the Christ, the Son of David and Abraham, and his name is Jesus because he saves his people from their sins.