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Non-Profit Prophets with Emmanuel Daudu#25 Uniting a Neighborhood and Advocating for Change with Pastor Justin AdourPastor Justin Adour is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Redeemer East Harlem, a Presbyterian Church in and for East Harlem. He also serves as the Executive Director of Pray. March. Act., a civic discipleship coalition that helps churches understand the root causes of injustice in New York City and mobilizes them to pray, march, and act for policies and practices that promote justice.Pastor Justin began pastoring in NYC 16 years ago and has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years. From Youth Pastor to Campus Ministry to eventually securing his Ph.D. in Theology and leading...
2025-05-1746 min
Redeemer East HarlemThy Kingdom Come - A Study of the Sermon on The Mount: The Message of the KingThe coming of the Kingdom of God is the way in which Jesus talks about the Gospel. The message and characteristics of that Kingdom give weight to the words of Jesus in his prayer, “Thy Kingdom Come…”Yet, often, we are not able to describe what the Kingdom of God is, where it is, how it comes when it comes. Through the character and message of the Kingdom and values and ethics of his Kingdom, we get a clearer picture of what it means for the Kingdom of God to come. This week we will consider “The Message of the King...
2021-09-1429 minRedeemer East HarlemThy Kingdom Come - A Study of the Sermon on The Mount: The Coming of the KingThe coming of the Kingdom of God is the way in which Jesus talks about the Gospel. The message and characteristics of that Kingdom give weight to the words of Jesus in his prayer, “Thy Kingdom Come…”Yet, often, we are not able to describe what the Kingdom of God is, where it is, how it comes when it comes. Through the character and message of the Kingdom and values and ethics of his Kingdom, we get a clearer picture of what it means for the Kingdom of God to come. This week we will consider “The Coming of the King...
2021-09-0732 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: Self-ControlIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week we will consider Self-control
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2021-08-2429 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: GoodnessIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider Goodness.
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2021-08-0437 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: KindnessIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider Kindness.
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2021-07-2734 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: PatienceIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider Patience.
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2021-07-2133 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: PeaceIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider Peace.
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2021-07-1331 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: JoyIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider Joy.
2021-07-0630 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: LoveIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider Love.
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2021-06-2927 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: The Spiritual Battle for GrowthIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider The Spiritual Battle for Growth.
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2021-06-2231 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: The Freedom to ServeIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider The Freedom to Serve.
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2021-06-1533 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Fruit: Growing in Character - A Study of Galatians: The Roots of FreedomIn our summer series, we consider what Galatians 5 teaches about growing in Christian character. While salvation is a finished work of Christ for those who trust in Him, there is also an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit called sanctification. Through the Spirit’s work in us, we better reflect the character of Jesus. Join us as we consider what it means to grow in Christian character through the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This week, we consider The Roots of Freedom.
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2021-06-0832 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & Alternative Worldviews (Common Grace)God blesses the just and unjust. In the reformed tradition, this blessing is known as “common grace.” The same rain that falls on the faithful also falls on the unfaithful. The same capacity to reason and think given to the faithful is given to the faithless. Thus, Christians have the opportunity to learn from a wide variety of perspectives and worldviews without compromising central claims of the Christian faith. Why? The resurrection. If the resurrection occurred, we can be confident God is using his common grace to lead to the ultimate restoration of creation.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 145:8-9; Matthew 5:43-45
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2021-06-0131 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & The EnvironmentGod created humanity with a charge to care for his creation. We were given dominion over it to steward it well. If the resurrection of Jesus occurred, we are then heading toward restored creation. As his people, we ought to be those who reflect that coming day by giving a glimpse of that restoration. If the resurrection did not occur, then the Earth is nothing more than a ticking time bomb.
Scripture Reading (Tagalog): Genesis 1:26-31, Revelation 21:1-5
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2021-05-2534 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & DiversityDiversity is the ultimate telos for all Christians. God’s purpose is to bring together people from every tribe, nation, and tongue. The church then should care about the pursuits of diversity now. Yet, as Revelation 5 & 7 tells us, at the center of the heavenly diversity is a slain lamb. Diversity comes at a cost, a cost many are not usually willing to pay. If the resurrection did not take place, none of that diversity matters. If the resurrection did occur, the power for true diversity, unity in diversity is possible.
Scripture Reading (Spanish): Galathians 3:26-29 Revelation 5:11-13; 7:9-10
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2021-05-1940 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & SexWe live in a time of great uncertainty and confusion regarding how one ought to understand the nature of sex and sexual identity. Amid this confusion, the church has often lacked grace and compassion or lacked clarity and truth. The Bible has much clarity and truth about sex and demands we present that truth with grace and compassion. We can do both for one reason––the Resurrection. Without the resurrection, the Christian sex ethic is absurd.
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:23-24, 1 Corinthians 6:13b-20, 1 Corinthians 15:40-44
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2021-05-1140 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & Innocent SufferingThe world is full of suffering. There is suffering that comes at one’s hand, but there is much suffering, unspeakable suffering, that no one deserves. The Christian faith claims a God of compassion and mercy, yet every day terrible tragedy befalls in the innocent. If the resurrection did not happen, this reality would be cause to dismiss the God of the Bible, for he is cruel and apathetic to our plight. If the resurrection did happen, there are meaning and purpose in suffering that we might fight to see.
Scripture Reading: Job 1:8-22
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2021-05-0338 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & Un-Christlike ChristiansWhat should we do when Christians claim to believe one thing, but their lives and actions reflect another? Does it undermine the credibility of the Christian message when Christians are so un-Christlike? If the resurrection did not happen. Yes. The un-Christlike Christians show the ridiculous claims of the faith. If the resurrection did happen, then more is happening than meets the eye in these Christians’ failure.
Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:11-21
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2021-04-2735 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & Sexism, Racism, and BigotryInjustice, wickedness, and violence pervasively impact those without power, agency, and rights. Systems and structures and individual actions of sexism, racism, and bigotry bring marginalization and even abuse. The allowance of such wickedness seems out of alignment with an all-powerful God. If the resurrection did not happen, that would be true. If the resurrection did happen, there must then be hope beyond these abuses of power. This week, we consider The Resurrection & Sexism, Racism, and Bigotry.
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:27; 16:1-13; 17:1-5
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2021-04-2037 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & The Only Way to GodIn our new series called, “The Resurrection” we will consider how the resurrection informs the Christian understanding of some of life's most pressing issues. This week, we consider The Resurrection & The Only Way to God. For more information on our current series, please go to reh.nyc/currentseries.Scripture Reading: John 14:1-10
2021-04-1328 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Resurrection & Everyday Life: The Resurrection & A Useless Faith (Easter)If the resurrection did not happen, nothing about the Christian faith is worth considering. However, if it did occur, the resurrection shapes our understanding of all aspects of life. Join us as we consider how the resurrection ought to shape our understanding of life’s most pressing issues today.
The Christian faith hinges on one single event––the Resurrection. If it did not happen, our faith is useless. However, if the resurrection of Jesus did happen, nothing in our lives stays the same and every claim of the Bible must be considered. This week, we will consider The Resurrection & A Useles...
2021-04-0630 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for DirectionThis Palm Sunday, we conclude our Lenten Series called, “The Longing” takes a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we consider pursuit and the longing for direction.
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
2021-03-3033 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for TreasureOur new Lenten Series called, “The Longing” takes a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we consider the pursuit and longing for treasure.
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 5:8-15, 6:1-6
2021-03-2327 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for JusticeOur new Lenten Series called, “The Longing” takes a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we consider the pursuit and longing for justice.
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:1-3; 9:1-12
2021-03-1634 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for IdentityOur new Lenten Series called, “The Longing” takes a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we consider the pursuit and longing for Identity.
Scripture Reading (Spanish): Ecclesiastes 3:9-22
2021-03-0928 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for WisdomOur new Lenten Series called, “The Longing” takes a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we consider the pursuit and longing for wisdom with our special guest speaker Rev. Peter Rhee.
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26
2021-03-0225 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for PleasureOur new Lenten Series called, “The Longing” takes a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we consider the pursuit of and longing for pleasure.
Scripture Reading: 2:1-11, 3:10-14
2021-02-2331 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Longing: A Look at the Book of Ecclesiastes- The Longing for MeaningWe begin a new Lenten Series called, The Longing - a look at the book of Ecclesiastes. Over the course of the series, we will consider the nature of meaning, identity, and the truth by challenging the assumptions that hold such things. This week, we begin by considering what the “Teacher” of Ecclesiastes says about the meaninglessness of life.
Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14
2021-02-1634 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study in Acts: Extraordinary JourneyAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week we consider God’s Extraordinary Journey.
Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-18; Acts 28:30-31
2021-02-0933 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study in Acts: Extraordinary LoveWhat is love? Though it may not seem like it, this is a difficult question to answer. As we continue our series, Extraordinary through the Ordinary, we will biblically answer this question.
Scripture Reading: Acts 20:28-38
2021-02-0231 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study in Acts: Extraordinary GodAs we continue our series, Extraordinary through the Ordinary, we will be contrasting God and idols. Idols are alluring and seem like they possess all we desire, but in the end, they give us nothing. As a result, we must be open to the Spirit of God to identify what is in our life that we have allowed to be more precious to us than God.
Scripture Reading: Acts 19:23-41
2021-01-2640 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary CallingsThis week we return to our series, Extraordinary through the Ordinary by looking at our extraordinary calling. While God calls us to specific tasks, careers, families, etc, we also share the same calling. Today, we consider how we embrace and accomplish that calling both now and in the years to come.
Scripture Reading: Acts 18: 1-6, 18-19, 24-28
2021-01-1934 minRedeemer East HarlemThy Kingdom Come: A Response to Christian NationalismWe will consider the pervasiveness of Christian nationalism today, reflect on how we got here, & talk about what it means to move forward in God-honoring ways.
Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:1-2, 7; Matthew 6:9-10
2021-01-1133 minRedeemer East HarlemYear-End Sabbath HomilyThis week, Pastor Justin reflects on 2020 with a Year-End Sabbath Homily. We will continue our current series Extraordinary Through the Ordinary: A Study of Acts on Jan 3rd with our special guest speaker Pastor Hector Sanchez.
2020-12-2911 minRedeemer East Harlem"He Shall Be Called..." An Advent Series: Prince of PeaceThis week, we will continue our Advent series considering the names given to Jesus 800 years before his birth. Today we look at His name: Prince of Peace.
Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6-7
2020-12-2218 minRedeemer East Harlem"He Shall Be Called..." An Advent Series: Everlasting FatherThis week, we will continue our Advent series considering the names given to Jesus 800 years before his birth. Today we look at the name: Everlasting Father.
Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6-7
2020-12-1522 minRedeemer East Harlem"He Shall Be Called..." An Advent Series: Mighty GodLast week we started an Advent series considering the names given to Jesus 800 years before his birth. Today we look at the name: Mighty God.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7
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2020-12-0826 minRedeemer East Harlem"He Shall Be Called..." An Advent Series: Wonderful CounselorWe have begun a short Advent series looking at the names given to Jesus 800 years before his birth. We look at the first of those names, Wonderful Counselor.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7
2020-12-0128 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary InterventionAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the ways God meets us in the ways we need it most.
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:13-15a, 16-18, 23-25
2020-11-2427 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary FreedomAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the freedom that is found in Jesus.
Scripture Reading: Acts 15:1, 6-11, 19-20a, 22-29
2020-11-1732 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary DiversityAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the life-giving nature of the church’s diversity.
Scripture Reading: Acts 11:19-27, 13:1-3
2020-11-1034 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary UnityAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the extraordinary nature of unity that Christ accomplishes.
Scripture Reading: Acts 10:1-5,23b-24, 27-28, 34-36, 43-48; 11:1-4, 18
2020-11-0333 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary ConversionAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the extraordinary reality of conversion.
Scripture Reading: Act 8:2-4, 9:1-18
2020-10-2734 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary StorytellingAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider how God makes us extraordinary storytellers by giving us the most powerful story one can tell.
Scripture Reading Acts 6:8-11; 7:2a, 51-60; 8:1
2020-10-2030 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary Generosity Part 1As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we see what extraordinary generosity and the effects it has on a community.
This week, we will explore the topic of Christ's Extraordinary Generosity Part 1.
Scripture Reading: Act 4:31-37
2020-10-1330 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary BoldnessAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another extraordinary example of God using ordinary people to proclaim the extraordinary message of the Gospel. Today, we consider what it takes to proclaim that message––boldness
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:8-14, 18, 21, 23-31
2020-10-0634 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary RestorationAs we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another extraordinary event in which God used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary healing and proclaim an extraordinary message. Acts 3 and the healing of the lame man gives us hope that extends far beyond temporary healing, but rather points us to complete restoration.
Scripture Reading Acts 3:1-21
2020-09-2931 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary PowerAs we continue our series, Extraordinary through the Ordinary, we look at one the most extraordinary events of the Bible, the coming of the promised Holy Spirit. In years past, the New Testament church experienced the Holy Spirit. Not as the presence of God that came and went, but rather as an indwelling. That is, the Spirit of God, which results in overwhelming joy, fervor for holiness, and boldness to proclaim the mighty works of God.
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-7, 11b-21, 38-41
2020-09-2232 minRedeemer East HarlemExtraordinary Through the Ordinary - A Study of Acts: Extraordinary AscensionThe book of Acts is marked by extraordinary events. The NT church is birthed, then explodes across the world. Miracles happened and lives were transformed. The world would never be the same. And yet, while Acts is marked by extraordinary events, God saw it fit to accomplish great feats through ordinary people. The world was transformed by the extraordinary in the ordinary. Join us as we consider what we can learn from the early church so that we too might see the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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2020-09-1535 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than: All Other Ways of LifeThis week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater Than: All Other Ways of Life
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:1-19
2020-09-0838 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than: All Other Foundations + KingdomsThis week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater than: All Other Foundations + Kingdoms
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29
2020-09-0129 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than: Our WearinessThis week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater than: Our Weariness
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-13
2020-08-2531 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than: All Other Objects of FaithLast Sunday, we learned we are walking contradictions. Though too often, this is a proper description of how we live, think, and act, praise be to God that the consequences of our deviation from God’s purposes are no longer upon us because of the finished work of Jesus. May we trust the Eternal Spirit of God to work in us to make clear the ways we should more align our lives to the creative purposes of God. This is my prayer for myself and for you as well.
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2020-08-1831 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than- Our SacrificesSecurity. Is that a word that comes to mind when you consider the love of God? If not, it should. Last Sunday, we considered that in Christ, the love God has for you is safe, secure, and will never cease. No matter our wanderings, if we are His, He is faithful and always will lead us back to Himself. Praise be to God!
This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater Than: Our Sacrifices.
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:11-14, 23-28
2020-08-1132 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than- Our WanderingsLast Sunday we considered that Jesus is our King-Priest who rules and reigns in power, authority, and justice, while he is simultaneously our compassionate advocate who empathizes with our weakness. All kings and rulers will fail us. All priests and confidants will disappoint us. But, Jesus never will. Thanks be to God!
This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater Than: Our Wanderings
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6:1-20
2020-08-0436 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than- Melchizedek, Priest + KingLast Sunday, we learned that true rest does not come through sleep, vacations, or other outlets, but rather a deep, soul-satisfying, purpose giving, joy-filled Sabbath rest. May we trust in the work of the Spirit to unify us to our Lord of the Sabbath!
This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater than: Melchizedek, Priest + King
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-2, 6:19-20, 7:1-3, 23-27
2020-07-2832 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than- All Other RestOver the summer, we will be looking at the book of Hebrews. This past week, we considered how marvelous a truth that we have each been made in the image of God, unlike anything else in the cosmos. And, despite our cosmic rebellion against our Creator, His cosmic redemption has rescued those who trust in the work of Jesus.
This week's sermon is titled Greater Than: All Other Rest
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 3:3-14, 4:2, 4:8-13
2020-07-2125 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater Than- Our RebellionOver the summer, we will be looking at the book of Hebrews. The entire book proclaims the sufficiency of the work of Christ and the supremacy of Christ over all things. May we find great joy and hope as we consider the glory of Jesus! This week's sermon will be on Greater Than: Our Rebellion
2020-07-1427 minRedeemer East HarlemGreater than- ProphetsOver the summer, we will be looking at the book of Hebrews. The entire book proclaims the sufficiency of the work of Christ and the supremacy of Christ over all things. May we find great joy and hope as we consider the glory of Jesus!
2020-07-0728 minRedeemer East HarlemMarked by Joy- ContentmentIn the final week of our series, Paul gives us his summarizing, yet challenging, thoughts on what joy looks like in the life of the Christian. In society and culture of excess, what does contentment look like? In a time of great unrest and uncertainty, what does contentment look like? When there are legitimate realities that must change in our lives and society, what does contentment look like? These are the kinds of questions we will consider in this sermon.
2020-06-3030 minRedeemer East HarlemMarked by Joy- MaturityWe have been in a series called Marked by Joy: A Study of Philippians. Over the course of the series, we have considered what it means to live the Christian life. This week we turn to the need for maturity in the Christian life.
2020-06-1632 minRedeemer East HarlemMarked by Joy - Everything, Nothing, and ParadoxWe have been in a series called Marked by Joy: A Study of Philippians. This week we considered the central question, what does it mean to be a Christian?
2020-06-0925 minRedeemer East HarlemSeek Justice, Hate Evil, Maintain JusticeThis week we paused our series, Marked By Joy, in order to address the current state of affairs in our nation, particularly the events that have erupted this past week.
2020-06-0231 minRedeemer East HarlemMarked by Joy - Extraordinary in the OrdinaryWe will continue our series in Philippians, Marked By Joy, by considering the topic of Christian Community
2020-05-2630 min2020-05-1927 min2020-05-1228 min2020-05-0330 min2020-04-2629 min2020-04-1929 minRedeemer East HarlemIt Is Finished - His ResurrectionThis final week, we conclude our brief series called “It Is Finished” with the Resurrection. After having looked at the life of Christ, the death of Christ, we now look at the significance of his resurrection!
2020-04-1228 minRedeemer East HarlemIt Is Finished - His DeathThis week we continue our brief series called “It Is Finished”, leading us toward Easter. After having looked at the life of Christ last week, this week we turn to his death.
2020-04-0526 minRedeemer East HarlemIt Is Finished - His LifeThis week we began a brief series called “It Is Finished”, leading us toward Easter. In this three part series we will consider the necessity of the full work of Jesus in his (1) Life, (2) Death, (3) and Resurrection. For the Gospel to be Good News, we need to understand all three. Join us as we begin shifting toward the Easter Season! This week, we look at Jesus' life.
2020-03-2934 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Poetry of Eulogy: Lament + RevivalIn our final look at Lamentations, we consider more deeply the realities of revival? Are we on the verge of a revival? We don't know. However, can the church live in ways at reflect revival? Yes. Pastor Justin considers what revival is, what it looks like, and how we can be prepared for it.
2020-03-2232 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Poetry of Eulogy: Lament + ExaminationThe beginnings of revival are always marked by self-examination, confession, and repentance. In week 4 of our series in Lamentations, Pastor Justin unpacks what it means to rightly self-exam, while also trusting God for renewal and revival.
2020-03-1528 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Poetry of Eulogy: Lament + His GoodnessThe ability for pain and praise to be simultaneously present in our lives is one of the unique realities of the Christian faith. The poet of Lamentations 3 puts this truth on full display. Whatever tragedy might befall us, whatever storms may come, whatever suffering awaits us, may our refrain in all circumstances be, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23)!
2020-03-0834 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Poetry of Eulogy: Lament + PrivilegeIn this second week of our series in Lamentations, we look at the deception that comes when we allow idols or functional gods to sit on the thrones of our heart. However, God in his love for us, will tear down those idols for our ultimate good. Listen to see why that is good news!
2020-03-0133 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Poetry of Eulogy: Lament + SufferingThis Sunday, for Lent, we begin a new series looking at the challenging book of Lamentations. The Lenten season is a solemn season of preparation in which we embrace the longing that precedes the work of Jesus on the cross. In this first sermon, Pastor Justin gives context for the book and for our need for lament.
2020-02-2336 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Walking in HumilityIn our final sermon in the series Walking with Jesus, we looked at Luke 18 and considered what it means to focus our vision on Jesus. May we never look to what we do or not do for justification before God, but rather may we always look only to what Jesus has done for us!
2020-02-1632 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Lost + FoundIn our sixth week in the Gospel of Luke, we looked at some of Jesus' most famous teachings - the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. We did so in order to consider where we are in relation to him that we might have a better sense of who he is to us.
2020-02-0935 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Walking the Costly JourneyLuke 14:25-33 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not a...
2020-02-0235 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Walking in RepentanceIn our fourth week in the Gospel of Luke, we focused on getting to know Jesus in the context of our repentance from Luke 13:1-9. While we often frown on the discipline of repentance, it’s in true repentance that we find freedom, joy, and life. And it’s where we get to know Jesus most intimately.
2020-01-2631 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Walking in GloryLuke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. 31 They spoke about his departure,[a] which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and t...
2020-01-1930 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Walking with the PoorThis week we continue our series looking at passages from the Gospel of Luke in order to consider what is means to not know about Jesus, but rather to know him. In this second sermon in the series, based out of Luke 4:16-30, we wrestle with the beautiful, yet scandalous reality that salvation only comes to the poor. Though that is a jarring statement, listen and consider why it is also beautiful and hope-filled.
2020-01-1229 minRedeemer East HarlemWalking With Jesus - Walking through TemptationIn this new series through the Gospel of Luke, we consider what is means to not know about Jesus, but rather to know him. In this first sermon in the series, based out of Luke 3-4, we see the ways Jesus is like us and also not like us and how that makes him the kind of savior we need.
2020-01-0537 minRedeemer East HarlemGod With Us - Now + ForeverIn our final sermon in our Advent series, Pastor Justin presents for us why in advent we do not just look back, but look ahead. Though we are on this side of Christ's first coming, we also long for him to come again. May we find renewed hope and joy in remembering that God is making all things new!
2019-12-2932 minRedeemer East HarlemGod With Us - The ExileContinuing in our Advent series, Pastor Justin considers the hope found in our King, who is called, Immanuel, God with Us. The story of Jesus in Exile in Matthew 2 gives clarity into the kind of King we have in Jesus and why that means we can willingly submit our lives to him.
2019-12-2226 minRedeemer East HarlemGod With Us - The Wise MenContinuing in our Advent series, Pastor Justin considers the depths of wisdom found in Immanuel, God with Us. The story of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 gives insight into why there is wisdom in worldly wisdom, but it is wisdom that will ultimately leave us wanting, unless it comes in contact with the Word of God.
2019-12-1530 minRedeemer East HarlemGod With Us - Do Not FearMatthew 1:18-2518 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is fr...
2019-12-0835 minRedeemer East HarlemGod With Us - From Generations to GenerationsIn this Advent season, we begin a series looking at what it means for Jesus to be, Immanuel, God with us, as this is one of the most significant claims of the Christian faith. This week, Pastor Justin unpacks what it means for God to be with us from generation to generation by looking at the genealogy found in Matthew 1.
2019-12-0134 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - Core Value 5: UnityIn this final week of our "Who Are We?" series will consider our fifth and final core value - "unity". This week Pastor Justin considers the prayer of Jesus in John 17 and what it means to have unity in the midst diversity - unity that makes the love of God known to the world.
2019-11-2435 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - Core Value 4: Mercy & JusticeIn our ongoing series, we continue to look at our core values. Our fourth core value is "mercy & justice". This week Pastor Justin unpacks how we ought to rightly think about mercy and justice through the striking passages found in Amos 5.
2019-11-1735 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - Core Value 3: Community InvolvementIn our ongoing series, we continue to look at our core values. Our third core value is "community involvement". This week Pastor Justin unpacks what community involvement looks like in relation to the idea of faithful presence through the lens of Jesus' prayer in John 17.
2019-11-1030 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - Core Value 2: Spiritual FormationThis week we continue considering who we are as church by looking at our core values. Our second core value is "spiritual formation", as we believe Christians are called to not only be a spiritually formed follower of Jesus, but are also called to help others become spiritually formed followers of Jesus.
2019-11-0332 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - Core Value 1: Personal ConversionThis week we continue considering who we are as church by shifting gears to look at our core values. Our first core value is "personal conversion", as we believe the Gospel truly impacts and converts every part of our life for matter where we come from or what we have experienced. This Gospel is for you!
2019-10-2734 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - To Show The Love Of ChristIn the short two weeks series, Pastor Justin unpacks Redeemer East Harlem's vision to be "a church both in and for East Harlem that seeks to both know and show the love of God in Christ." This week, we consider what it is to "show" the love of Christ by looking at it through the lens of the Kingdom of God.
2019-10-2035 minRedeemer East HarlemWho Are We? - To Know The Love Of ChristIn the short two weeks series, Pastor Justin unpacks Redeemer East Harlem's vision to be "a church both in and for East Harlem that seeks to both know and show the love of God in Christ." This week, we consider what it is to "know" the love of Christ.
2019-10-1330 minRedeemer East HarlemThe Mystery Made Known - Glory, Mystery & The ChurchSermon based in Ephesians 3:1-13 by Justin Adour. Paul describes the inclusion of the Gentiles as a mystery. Though Jesus has torn down the "walls of hostility", since the time of the early church, inclusion has been difficult because too often something other than the Lordship of Christ has been primary. How then can we see the beauty of inclusion, an inclusion Christ died to accomplish?
2019-10-0631 minRedeemer East HarlemMembers of the Household - Members of the HouseholdSermon based in Ephesians 2:11-16 by Justin Adour. God, who works on the margins, tore down dividing walls of hostilities.
2019-09-2935 minRedeemer East HarlemTo the Praise of His Glory - Glory, Mystery & The ChurchSermon based in Ephesians 1:1-14 by Justin Adour. God does all things to the praise of his glory through the person and work of Christ.
2019-09-2225 min