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

# 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, 2024 Intro: Businessman and Fisherman Psalm 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  All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments. Comparison is the enemy of contentmentExample: 2-year-old Accept that God determines the content of y ..read more

Christians And Politics, June 30, 2024 First Extreme: Political Obsession 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. 
 Second Extreme: Political Aversion James 2:14-17 (NIV2011) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and ..read more

Psalm 23, June 23, 2024Intro: New Restaurants Psalm 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 Your staff, they comfort me. 
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the da ..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 pitched a tent for the sun. 5  It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. 6  It rises at one end of the heav ..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 Andy.Edwards@FirstRedeemer.org for more information. https://www.firstredeemer.org/music First. Redeemer Conservatory     At the First Redeemer Conservatory of Music & Fine Arts, we have always had a commitment to help keep everyone healthy!  The church sanitizes the facility on a regular basis, hand sanitizer is available at the desk, and each instruct ..read more

Sermon Intro: SS United States Ephesians 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 heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the ..read more

Spiritual Warfare, Part 6 – Helmet of Salvation, May 26, 2024Intro: Football Game Ephesians 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 and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you ..read more