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Dear TwentysomethingChristina Wallace: Serial Entrepreneur, TED Speaker, & Author of "The Portfolio Life"This week we chat with the successful serial entrepreneur, Christina Wallace!A self-described "human Venn diagram," Christina Wallace has crafted a career at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts. After a decade as a serial entrepreneur, she joined the faculty of Harvard Business School where she is the course head of the first-year entrepreneurship class and runs the HBS Startup Bootcamp. Her latest book is The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build A Life Bigger Than Your Business Card (Hachette, April 2023)....2023-04-1851 min
Redeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:22-4:1 Work For JesusI. Work is good, and God's idea. II. Work with a ready willingness to fulfill all moral and legal commands, v22a. III. Do your work not for people, but for Jesus, v22b. IV. Work with a hearty effort, knowing you are serving Jesus.2020-09-0633 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:22-4:1 Good News is for SlavesI. The Gospel is humanizing and dignifying. II. The Gospel is for the lowest in society. III. The Gospel is for people in the hardest of circumstances. IV. The Gospel and abolition2020-08-3137 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:21 Fathering“Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” I. Don't start your parenting here in v21, but by believing the Gospel and trusting Jesus. II. Don't start your parenting in v20 concerning obedience, but in vv12-17 with love. III. Do parent in light of v20 "obedience pleases the Lord." Does it please parents? IV. The importance of Father's to God. V. Ways we might exasperate our children to the point of losing heart. 2020-08-2443 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:20 Honoring Parents"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord." I. What's he talking about? II. Who's he talking to? III. What's he saying? IV. Why is he saying it?2020-08-1738 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:19 Is Headship A Power Trip?"Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them." I. The role of the husband. II. The responsibility of the husband. III. The restriction of the husband. 2020-08-1034 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:18 Liberating Submission"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord." Is this freeing or enslaving, enabling or squashing, energizing or deflating? I. Marriage. II. Liberation. III. Submission. 2020-08-0336 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:17 Whatever You Do"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." I. Christians are called to live a fully integrated life. II. Christians are called to live a fully submissive life. III. Christians are called to live a fully doxological life. 2020-07-0633 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:16 Sing the WordI. The indwelling of the Word. II. Our ministry of the Word. III. Singing the Word. IV. The fruitfulness of the Word.2020-06-2935 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:15 Peace With PeopleRelational friction is common. Christians are called to be agents of peace. What do we need in order to get along with other Christians? I. Prioritize peace. II. Live under the rule of peace. III. Cultivate the aid to peace. 2020-06-2230 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:13-14 Forbearance, Forgiveness, & LoveOur world is growing increasingly impatient. Demanding. Bullying. Arrogant. Unkind. Hard hearted toward others. But God tells Christians to be different. I. God commands us to bear with one another, v13a. II. God commands us to forgive one another, v13b. III. God commands us to love one another, v142020-06-1538 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:12-13 Put On Christ's ClothesI. Embrace your new identity. II. Embrace your new community. III. Embrace your new responsibilities.2020-06-0833 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:12 Sanctification & ElectionThe process of growing in Christlikeness: I. Involves a change of clothes. II. Involves a community context. III. Flows from embracing our new identity: we are chosen, holy, and beloved. 2020-06-0140 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:9-11 Why Not Lie?Do not lie to one another, says the apostle. We are called to be truth tellers. Why? I. Because we're new in Christ, vv9-10. II. Because we're being renewed in the image of Christ, v10. III. Because we belong to the body of Christ, v11. 2020-05-2437 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:5-8 Killing SinSanctification involves putting sin to death. What's involved? I. We must name our specific sins honestly. II. We must treat our sins ruthlessly. III. We must consider our sins soberly. 2020-05-1834 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 3:1-4 New Identity, Mentality & DestinyGod changes Christians through a process called sanctification. He progressively makes us more like Jesus. Where does that begin? I. Sanctification begins with union with Christ. II. Sanctification involves the mind, vv1-2. III. Sanctification needs a hope filled perseverance, vv3-4. 2020-05-1135 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:20-23 Freedom, Frustration, and AsceticismHow do Christians NOT grow and become more like Jesus? By asceticism. I. It's contrary to who you are in Christ, v20. II. It doesn't have power over your soul, vv20-22. III. It's based on man-made, not God-given, religion, v21. IV. It can't keep you from sinning, v23. 2020-05-0438 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 12:28-34 Surprising LoveOur reading and lesson from God's Word. Surprising Love.2020-05-0108 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 12:13-27 Wisdom & HopeJesus refutes those who sought to trap him, revealing his wisdom and our hope.2020-04-3009 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 12:1-12 The Vineyard's HeirReadings and Lessons from God's Holy Word. The Son is the heir of the vineyard. How have we treated him?2020-04-2809 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:16-19 Legalist LiesDon't believe the legalists. Don't let them judge you. Don't let them disqualify you. I. There’s a legalism that’s rigid about rules, vv16-17. II. There's a legalism that's exuberant about experiences, vv18-19. 2020-04-2742 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:13-15 Freedom by ChristI. Jesus frees us from spiritual death, v13. II. Jesus frees us from the record of our debt, v14. III. Jesus frees us from the forces of darkness, v152020-04-2031 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 11 Provocatively Displayed AuthorityJesus comes to Jerusalem, curses the fig tree, and cleanses the temple. Who is he?2020-04-1610 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 10:32-52 Kingdom GreatnessWhat does greatness look like in the kingdom of Jesus? What is true Christian leadership?2020-04-1310 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:11-12 Death, Burial & ResurrectionChristians have been united to Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection. 2020-04-1338 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 10:13-31 Enjoy Belonging to God's KingdomI. Jesus cradles children. II. He confronts a rich man. III. He comforts his disciples. Our daily reading from God's Word, for saints and sinners.2020-04-1010 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 10:1-12 Marriage & DivorceIn this lesson Jesus teaches us about the blessing of marriage and the sorrow of divorce. In speaking of it he points us to his love, his patience, and his faithfulness. Our daily reading in God's Word, for saints and sinners.2020-04-0809 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:8-10 Stick With JesusKeep on walking with Jesus. I. Beware lest anyone plunder you away from Christ, v8. II. Value Christ, the union of deity and humanity, v9. III. Understand your spiritual fullness in Christ, v10.2020-04-0636 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 9:14-50 Distrust YourselfI. Distrust your own ability. II. Distrust your own agenda. III. Distrust your own ambitions. IV. Distrust your antagonism towards others. V. Distrust your attitude toward sin and temptation. Our daily reading in God's Holy Word for the stir crazy and all the rest.2020-04-0309 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 9:1-13 Behold His GloryThe transfiguration of Jesus. His glory is our hope. His beloved Son brings us to God. Our daily reading in God's word for the stir crazy and all others.2020-04-0107 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 8 Eyes To SeeHow do we see Jesus? And seeing him, how do we see ourselves? Our daily reading in God's Holy Word from Mark. For stir crazy kids and their families. All others welcome too! 2020-04-0111 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:6-7 Abounding in Thanksgiving?Christians are to keep on living in Jesus. What's that look like? I. Having been rooted in him. II. Being built up in him. III. Being established in the faith. IV. Overflowing in Thanksgiving. 2020-03-3042 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 7 Washed Hands or Washed Hearts?I. Confronting Pharisees. II. Compassion on a Gentile. III. Confirming his Deity. Our daily reading from God's Word. For the stir crazy and all others!2020-03-2610 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 6 Compassionate Miracle WorkerWho is this Jesus who feeds the 5000 and walks on water? Our daily reading and lesson from God's Holy Word, for all who are cooped up and stir crazy, needing hope.2020-03-2411 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 5 Hope of WholenessOur daily reading from God's Word. For stir crazy kids and the parents who love them. All others may listen in!2020-03-2310 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchRevelation 2:8-11 A Letter to SufferersJesus speaks to his people about our sufferings. He gives us his perspective, comfort and hope.2020-03-2337 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 4 Hearing Good NewsOur daily reading and lesson in the Gospel of Mark. For stir crazy parents and the kids who love them. All others can listen in too!2020-03-2109 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 3 Sabbath Healing, Jesus & YouDaily readings & lessons from the Gospel According to Mark. Perhaps stir crazy kids and the parents who love them will give it a listen. All others may join in too! 2020-03-1913 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 2 A True Priest, Physician, and ProphetDaily readings & lessons from the Gospel According to Mark. Perhaps stir crazy kids and the parents who love them will give it a listen. All others may join in too! 2020-03-1811 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMark 1 Good News & HopeThe first of our daily readings & lessons, from the Gospel According to Mark. Perhaps stir crazy kids and the parents who love them will give it a listen. All others may join in too! I hope to have a video version available as well. 2020-03-1710 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 2:1-5 Assurance & Confidence in ChristIn a world as unsettling as this. When we realize our lives are not in our own hands. And that we are subject to all the vagaries and miseries of this life. What can settle our hearts? I. Assurance is a ministerial priority, v1. II. Assurance is a matter of the heart, v2a. III. Assurance is aided in a loving community, v2b. IV. Assurance is grounded in knowing Christ, vv2c-3. V. Assurance prevents deception, vv4-5.2020-03-1638 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:24-29 Ministry Worthy of JesusWhat should characterize a ministry that ministers on behalf of Jesus? I. It suffers the afflictions of Christ, v24. II. It serves the household of Christ, v25. III. It proclaims the mystery of Christ, vv26-27. IV. It seeks our maturity in Christ, vv28. V. It struggles by the power of Christ, v29.2020-03-0941 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:21-23 Don't Stop BelievingChristians don't need anything beyond Jesus, we just need to keep believing in Jesus. So Paul reminds us of: I. What we once were, v21. II. What we now are, v22a. III. What we will be, v22b. IV. So then, how we must continue, v232020-03-0236 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:18-20 Jesus: Lord of RedemptionOur Maker is our Savior and our Savior is our Maker. He who knows us best because he made us, is best able to diagnose what's wrong with us, and best able to prescribe the remedy that restores us to himself and life as he intended. His remedy is Jesus. I. He's more than you think, v18. II. He's head of the church, v18a. III. He's firstborn from the dead, v18b. IV. He reconciles all things, vv19-20. 2020-02-2435 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:15-17 Jesus: Lord of CreationWho is Jesus? I. The image of the invisible God, v15a. II. The firstborn over all creation, v15b. III. The creator of all things, v16. IV. The pre-existent one who is before all things, v17a. V. The sustainer in whom all things hold together, v17b. 2020-02-1739 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:12-14 God Did What We Cannot DoPaul throws fuel on the fire of thanksgiving by reminding believers what God the Father did for us. I. The Father Qualified Us, v12. II. The Father Rescued and Transferred Us, v13. III. The Father Redeemed and Forgave Us through the Son of his love, v14. 2020-02-1036 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:9-12 Changing Your PrayersIsn't there much weakness in our prayers? How can we pray more effectively? I. The petition he makes, v9. II. The priority he seeks, v10a. III. The production he anticipates, v10b-12. 2020-02-0436 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:3-8 Why Christians Thank GodWhat does Paul thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for and what should we? I. Thank God for the manifestations of God’s gifts, vv3-4. II. Thank God for the motivation of heavenly hope, v5. III. Thank God for the multiplication of gospel truth, vv5-6. IV. Thank God for the ministers of Christ’s grace, vv7-8.2020-01-2835 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchColossians 1:1-2 Why Bother?Why bother listening to Paul? I. Because of what God made him, v1. II. Because of what Paul says God made you Christians, v2a. III. Because of what Paul wants God to give to you, v2b. 2020-01-2036 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:24-29 Hearing & DoingJesus says, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock." I. We have only two options: to be wise or to be foolish. II. The wise person builds his life on hearing Jesus, and doing what he says, vv24-25. III. By contrast, the foolish person hears Jesus but does not do what he says, v26-27.2020-01-0137 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchRuth 4:13-22 A Baby Boy Born in BethlehemI. God's gift to Ruth and Boaz, v13. II. God's gift to Naomi, vv14-17. III. God's gift to history, and therefore to us, vv17b-22. Here in this passage we see three things: 1) Faith sees children are a blessing from the Lord, v13. 2) Faith believes the Lord can restore the years the locusts have eaten, vv14-17. 3) Faith can trust that our afflictions serve the larger purpose of God, v17b-22. 2019-12-2339 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchRuth 4:1-12 A Kinsman Redeemer for MarriageI. The kind of Redeemer we need, vv1-10. II. The kind of life we should live, vv1-10. III. The kind of salvation we enjoy, vv11-12. 2019-12-1638 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchRuth 3:1-18 Seeking Rest in a RedeemerI. Naomi seeks rest for Ruth, vv1-5. II. Ruth seeks rest with Boaz, vv6-11. III. Boaz seeks rest for Ruth, vv12-18. 2019-12-0932 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchRuth 2:1-23 Favor to a ForeignerI. God's favor toward Ruth, vv1-3. II. God's servant's favor toward Ruth, vv4-16. III. Naomi and Ruth's awe at being favored, vv17-23. 2019-12-0240 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchRuth 1:1-22 Providence and BitternessRuth 1 is the story of famine, exile, and bereavement in the life of Naomi, who becomes an Israelite widow living in Moab. And it's the story of God's covenant love and loyalty. I. God tests our faith by hardship, vv1-5. II. God sustains the faith of his people through hardship, vv6-14. III. God grants faith to the unlikely, vv15-18. IV. God supports our faith unseen, vv19-22.2019-11-2542 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:21-23 Genuine & False DisciplesJesus says, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." I. Genuine disciples obey God, v21. II. False disciples put their confidence in their gifts but not God’s grace, v22. III. False disciples will never enjoy friendship with God, v23.2019-11-1837 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:15-20 Recognizing False ProphetsJesus says, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." I. We must beware of false teachers, v15. II. How do we recognize false teachers, vv15b-20. 2019-11-0438 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:13-14 Enter the KingdomJesus says, "Enter by the narrow gate." I. A choice of entrances: Will we go through the wide gate, or the small gate? II. A choice of roads: Will we walk on the way that is broad, or the way that is narrow? III. A choice of companions: Will we follow the crowd, or walk with the few? IV. A choice of destinies: Do we want destruction, or eternal life? For we are all headed toward one or the other. 2019-10-2837 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:12 The Golden Rule of LoveJesus says, "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." I. How commanded love is. II. How active love is. III. How thoughtful love is. IV. How endless love is. 2019-10-2135 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:7-11 Asking, Seeking, KnockingJesus says, "“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you..." I. We are invited to boldly request the blessings of God, v7. II. We are assured God will give us what we request, vv7-8. III. We are to trust our good heavenly Father to answer us wisely, graciously, and generously, vv9-11. 2019-10-1437 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:6 Logs, Dogs, and Hogs?Jesus says, “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you." What does he mean? I. There is a time to speak. II. There is a time to be silent. III. There is a time to listen. 2019-10-0731 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 7:1-5 Judging OthersJesus says, “Judge not, that you be not judged..." I. Disciples of Jesus are not to be hypercritical in evaluating others, vv1-2. II. Disciples of Jesus are not to be hypocritical in correcting others, vv3-5a. III. Disciples of Jesus are to help other disciples in a spirit of humility, v5b. 2019-09-3039 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:25-34 Worry: How to fight anxietyJesus says, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on..." I. Don't worry about your life, v25. II. How to fight worry, vv26-30. III. What to do instead, vv31-34. 2019-09-2339 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:22-24 Generosity, Envy, and IdolatryJesus speaks more about money, wealth, and possessions than about sex, heaven, and hell. He invites us to examine our own lives for I. Generosity, v22. II. Envy, v23. III. Idolatry, v24. 2019-09-1634 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:19-21 Treasuring TreasureJesus speaks to our hearts about what we treasure. I. Stop treasuring treasures on earth, v19. II. Start treasuring treasures in heaven, v20. III. Where your treasure is, there is your heart, v21. 2019-09-0935 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:16-18 Hypocrisy & FastingJesus says, "When you fast, do not be like the hypocrites..." I. Disciples of Jesus are not to be hypocrites when fasting. II. Disciples of Jesus are to fast in secret. 2019-09-0235 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:13 Deliver Us From the Evil OneJesus teaches us to pray, "Deliver us from the evil one." What should we learn? I. We have an enemy. II. We need to know who our enemy is. III. We need to be rescued from the evil one. IV. So put your hope in the Lord, through prayer. 2019-08-2636 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:13 Do Not Lead Us Into TemptationJesus teaches us to pray to our heavenly Father, "Lead us not into temptation..." Why do we need that? What does Jesus mean by it? Do we know our own need? What do we do with our failures, even the failure to ask to be kept from failure?2019-08-0537 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:12 Forgive UsJesus teaches his disciples to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." I. Disciples need forgiveness because of our continuing sins. II. Disciples ask for forgiveness from our Father in heaven. III. A disciple's prayer isn’t just personal, but communal. IV. A disciple’s prayer for forgiveness is always to be accompanied by a spirit of forgiveness toward others.2019-07-2938 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:11 Give Us BreadJesus teaches us to pray "Give us this day our daily bread." I. What? Pray for bread. II. Why? Our Father gives. III. For Who? Pray for yourself and others. IV. How specifically? Pray for daily bread. 2019-07-2231 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:10 Your Will Be DoneJesus teaches us to pray, "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." I. We pray for God's will to be accomplished. II. We pray for God to make us able and willing to obey his will in all things. III. We pray for God to make us able and willing to submit to his will in all things. 2019-07-1534 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:10 Your Kingdom ComeJesus teaches us to pray, "Your Kingdom Come." What are we praying for? I. We pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed. II. We pray that the kingdom of grace may be advanced. III. We pray that ourselves and others are brought into it, and kept in it. IV. We pray that the kingdom of glory may be hastened. 2019-07-0936 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchEzekiel 1:4-28 Oh God!A sermon by Reverend Dr. Chris Miller, pastor of Trinity Grace Church, Rogers, AR. 2019-07-0141 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchPsalm 24 An Anthem for the VictorI. Creation, v1-2. II. Clean Hands, vv3-6. III. A Chorus of Praise, vv7-10. These point to our accountability to God, the way of access to God, and the adoration we sing to God. 2019-06-2435 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:9 Prayer: Exalting Our FatherJesus says, pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." I. How to pray. II. Who to pray to. III. What to pray. 2019-06-1732 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:5-8 How To PrayI. Don't pray like hypocrites, v5. II. Don't pray like pagans, v7. III. Pray to your Father in secret, v6. IV. Pray to your Father in secret, as children who trust in his goodness and care, v8.2019-06-1040 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 6:1-4 Motivation in GivingJesus says, “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven." Why do you do what you do? What motivates you to serve God and to give to the needy? 2019-06-0332 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:48 Humility, Honesty, and HopeJesus says, "You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." I. The humility Jesus produces. II. The honesty Jesus requires. III. The hope Jesus provides. 2019-05-2734 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:43-37 Love Your EnemiesJesus says, "love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you." Christian love should be: I. Unrestricted, v43. II. Expansive, v44. III. Imitative, v45. IV. Costly, vv46-47. 2019-05-2038 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:38-42 Revenge & GenerosityIs "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" just? Does it allow us to take personal revenge? What should we do when others insult, injure, or burden us? I. Disciples of Jesus are not to respond to others with personal vengeance, v38. II. Disciples of Jesus are to respond with love not revenge, v39. III. Disciples of Jesus are to respond with love and kindness even to our enemies, vv39-42.2019-05-1339 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:33-37 Truth & PromisesJesus says, "Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No': anything more than this comes from evil." In other words, speak the truth and keep your promises. Say what you mean; mean what you say; do what you say you will do. I. What Moses taught, v33. II. What the Pharisees taught, vv34-36. III. What Jesus teaches, v37.2019-05-0635 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:31-32 Marriage, Adultery, Divorce, and RemarriageI. Marriage is for life and it should be difficult to divorce, v31. II. Divorce should be the last resort and only because of the worst breaches of trust, v32. III. Remarriage: Own your own sin and take responsibility for the well being of your spouse, v322019-04-2944 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchPsalm 22 The Anguish and Victory of the MessiahI. The troubles and trust of the Messiah, vv1-21. II. The triumph of the Messiah. vv22-31.2019-04-2236 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:27-30 Sex & Marriage, Adultery & LustJesus says we commit adultery not just with our body but with our heart and eyes. I. Lust among the disciples of Jesus. II. Protecting true love and marriage, v27. III. Jesus condemns lust, v28. IV. Kill lust, vv29-302019-04-1542 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:21-26 Murder, Anger, Insults and ReconciliationJesus says we commit murder not just with the hand, but in our heart and with our words. I. His interpretation of the commandment to not commit murder, v21. II. His examples of murder: anger and insults, v22. III. His application: love calls us to pursue reconciliation, vv23-26. 2019-04-0839 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:17-20 Jesus and the LawI. The relationship of Jesus to the law of God: he came not to abolish it, but to fulfill it, vv17-18. II. The relationship of his disciples to the law of God: we are to keep it and teach it, v19. III. The relationship of the scribes and Pharisees to the law of God: their righteousness was superficial and skin deep. 2019-04-0139 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:14-16 The Light of the WorldJesus says to his disciples, "You are the light of the world." What role do his disciples have in the world? I. The Declaration, v14a. II. The Illustrations, vv14b-15. III. The Exhortation, v16a. IV. The Motivation, v16b.2019-03-2435 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:13 The Salt of the EarthJesus says to his disciples, "You are the salt of the earth." That's an identity and an agenda.2019-03-1735 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:10-12 The Blessed PersecutedJesus says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."I. Disciples may be hunted and hurt for loving Jesus, v10. II. Disciples may be scorned and slandered for loving Jesus, v11. III. Disciples should rejoice and leap for joy. 2019-03-1139 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:9 Blessed Peacemakers"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God," says Jesus. I. Why are peacemakers called sons of God? II. What is a peacemaker? III. How does peacemaking show itself in the lives of disciples of Jesus?2019-02-2543 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:8 A Blessed HeartJesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." I. What is the blessing? Seeing God! II. Who may see God? Only the pure in heart. III. How may I have this pure heart, so that I may see God? 2019-02-1839 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:7 Blessed Mercy"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy" says Jesus. What is mercy? How does it work? Where do I get it? What’s the blessing? How important is this, really?2019-02-1140 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:6 Blessed Longing"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied," says Jesus. What is this desire? What is it they desire? How do they receive what they desire? What's the result? And how do I get this desire if I don't have it? 2019-02-0434 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:5 Blessed Meekness"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth," says Jesus. What is meekness? What isn't it? How does it show itself? Where do you get it? What's the blessing of inheriting the earth got to do with it?2019-01-2735 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:4 Blessed Grief"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted," says Jesus. I. Christians mourn their own evil and sins. II. Christians keep on mourning their own evil and sins. III. Mourning ones are promised comfort: Christlikeness, forgiveness, and everlasting freedom. 2019-01-2135 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchMatthew 5:1-3 Blessed DestitutionJesus says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." What is this blessing? How are they blessed? Who are the blessed? How does it show?2019-01-1433 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchIsaiah 52:13-53:12 Christ the Servant by Rev. Chris TaylorI. The Surety of the Servant Promised, 52:13-15. II. The Scorning of the Ordinary Servant, vv1-3. III. The Substitution by the Suffering Servant, vv4-6. IV. The Submission of the Obedient Servant, vv7-9. V. The Satisfaction in the Successful Servant, vv10-12.2019-01-0732 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchIsaiah 35:1-11 A Song For Weary Pilgrims - by Dan SchwiederThe link on this has been corrected.2019-01-0731 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchIsaiah 50:4-11 The Servant: The Student of the LordWhat do the weary need? The servant of the Lord. I. He's a disciple skilled in God's Word, v4. II. He's a sufferer submissive to God's will, vv5-6. III. He's a believer certain of God's help, vv7-9. 2018-12-2441 minRedeemer Presbyterian ChurchIsaiah 42:1-4 God's Servant: A Gentle GiantThe whole world needs justice. God's servant will establish it. I. See how necessary he is, v1. II. See how delightful he is, v1. III. See how unusual he is, vv2-3. IV. See how successful he is, v4. 2018-12-1737 min