Title: The Assurance of Things Hoped For

Speaker: Rob Berreth

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4–7

Episode Overview:

In this message from Hebrews 11:4–7, we are reminded that the only way to please God is by faith. Abel, Enoch, and Noah each reveal how genuine belief shapes our lives: offering our first and best to God, walking with Him as our greatest reward, and obeying His Word even when it seems unreasonable. Before any doing comes believing—the foundation of our confidence is in Christ’s finished work. And yet, by faith, we can live in ways that bring joy to the heart of our Father.

Key Highlights:

• Faith before works: Why Hebrews insists that believing precedes doing.

• Abel’s offering: Giving God our first and best because He is worthy.

• Enoch’s walk: Communion with God as the greatest reward.

• Noah’s obedience: Trusting God’s Word even when it defies human reasoning.

• Life application: How faith changes our posture toward God’s promises and commands.

Call to Action:

Ask yourself today: Am I living more like Abel or Cain? Am I treating God as first and best, walking daily with Him, and submitting to His Word? Take a step of faith this week—whether through generosity, intentional time with God, or obedience to His Word—and delight in knowing that by faith, your Father in heaven is pleased.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: The Assurance of Things Hoped For

Speaker: Rob Berreth

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1–3

Episode Overview:

In this message from Hebrews 11:1–3, we explore the nature of true biblical faith—what it is, what it does, and why it matters. Faith is not merely about believing in something; it is about trusting in Someone—Jesus Christ—who has secured every promise of God on our behalf. We learn that faith gives us confidence in what we hope for, certainty in what we cannot yet see, and draws God’s approval as we live in reliance upon Him.

Key Highlights:

• What faith is: full confidence in Christ, not in ourselves or abstract belief.

• What faith does: it empowers endurance, emboldens us to take steps of trust, and gains God’s commendation.

• Why the object of our faith matters more than the strength of our belief.

• How Hebrews 10:19–23 grounds our assurance in Jesus’ finished work.

• The gospel truth: we are declared righteous not by what we do, but by trusting in Christ’s doing and dying for us.

Call to Action:

Faith is not passive—it leads us to action, to trust God in both small and significant steps of obedience. Ask yourself: Where might God be calling you to trust Him more deeply today? Whether in uncertainty, risk, or waiting, lean on Christ’s faithfulness, knowing that He who promised is faithful.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: The Perseverance of The Saints

Speaker: Rob Berreth

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Episode Overview:

In this sermon from Hebrews 10:32–39, we are reminded that the Christian life is both wonderful and hard—and that perseverance is essential. Using vivid illustrations like the grueling Barkley Marathons, the message calls us to look back at God’s past faithfulness, look forward to the eternal reward, and keep looking to Christ in the present. Endurance isn’t about white-knuckled effort, but about remembering who we are in Christ, where we’re headed, and the One who sustains us along the way.

Key Highlights:

• Look Back Often (vv. 32–35): Remembering the early days of faith stirs passion and courage to endure trials. Hardship in obedience always brings joy, never regret.

• Look Forward Always (vv. 36–39): The Christian life is a long-distance race with eternal reward—Christ Himself and life with Him forever.

• The Need for Endurance: Perseverance is fueled by faith, the promise of God’s Word, and the encouragement of fellow believers.

• The Great Reward: We endure because Jesus is worth it. He is our better possession, our abiding joy, and our coming King.

Call to Action:

Take time this week to reflect on both where God has carried you and what He has promised ahead. When life feels heavy, remind yourself of the moments He has strengthened you in the past—and let that fuel fresh faith for today. Fix your eyes on Jesus, trusting that He will bring you to the finish line.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: God's Perfect Love

Speaker: Luke Brandon

Scripture: Psalm 118

Episode Overview:

In this message from Psalm 118, we explore God’s steadfast love as the remedy for fear. Fear is a natural part of life, but the psalmist points us to a greater reality: God’s love that never lets go. Drawing from the lives of Jim Elliot, Jesus Himself, and the teaching of Hebrews, we see how God’s enduring love gives us confidence in our afflictions, assurance for our souls, and trust for our daily provision.

Key Highlights:

• Jim Elliot’s story of fearless faith and the eternal perspective that guided his mission.

• How Psalm 118 shaped Jesus’ final moments before the cross, giving Him strength to endure.

• Practical lessons from Hebrews on trusting God with our needs rather than being consumed by anxiety.

• The power of “hesed”—God’s covenant-keeping love that refuses to let go.

• How to fight fear by crying out to God, recalling His truth, and resting in His promises.

Call to Action:

This week, when fear rises in your heart—whether about your future, your family, or your finances—pause and remind yourself: “His steadfast love endures forever.” Take a moment to call out to God in prayer, name your fears before Him, and ask Him to replace them with confidence in His love. Fear is a liar, but God’s love is unshakable.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: Come And Worship

Speaker: Luke Brandon

Scripture: Psalm 95

Episode Overview:

In Psalm 95, we find both an invitation and a warning—an invitation to enter God’s presence with joy, reverence, and wholehearted worship, and a sobering reminder to guard our hearts from disbelief. Using vivid stories—from a forgotten Qing dynasty vase to modern sports icons searching for meaning—this message unpacks what it means to worship God with our will, mind, and heart. We discover that everything we do communicates who we worship, and that true worship flows from trust in the Good Shepherd who knows us by name.

Key Highlights:

• What Worship Really Is: Ascribing ultimate value to God with every part of our being.

• Worship with the Whole Person: Engaging mind, heart, and will to magnify God’s character and works.

• The Privilege of “Come”: God invites us back into His presence—what sin had once driven us from.

• Examples from Life: How misplaced worship leaves us empty, from Super Bowl rings to earthly treasures.

• The Warning of Psalm 95: How unbelief kept an entire generation from God’s rest, and how we can avoid the same.

• A Word of Hope: “Today” is God’s offer of life, rest, and salvation for those who hear His voice.

Call to Action:

Today, let your life tell the truth about who sits on the throne of your heart. Worship is not just a Sunday activity—it’s every thought you think, word you speak, and choice you make. Take time this week to intentionally ascribe worth to God with your actions: speak words that honor Him, serve someone in need, and replace grumbling with gratitude. Let your everyday life become an act of worship that points others to the King who is above all gods.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: Kiss the Son

Speaker: Luke Brandon

Scripture: Psalm 2

Episode Overview:

In this episode, we explore Psalm 2—a powerful, prophetic psalm that pulls no punches. This message exposes the futility of humanity’s rebellion against God and reveals His sovereign response through the installation of His Anointed King. You’ll hear how the gospel doesn’t start with comfort but with confrontation: humanity’s hatred for God’s authority, God’s holy derision at the rebellion, and the gracious invitation to find refuge in the Son. This sermon brings both a sobering warning and a liberating hope—there is no refuge from God, only refuge in Him.

Key Highlights:

• The madness of man’s rebellion against God (vv. 1–3)

• God’s enthroned response and divine decree (vv. 4–9)

• The invitation to “kiss the Son” and receive mercy before judgment (vv. 10–12)

• Why the gospel must be preached with the truth of judgment as its backdrop

• A reminder that God's grace shines brightest against the black velvet of judgment

Call to Action:

Psalm 2 confronts us with a choice: resist the rightful King or surrender to Him and find mercy. If your heart has sensed the weight of rebellion or the fear of judgment, don’t delay. God’s warning is also His invitation. Humble yourself, kiss the Son, and take refuge in Him. He is not only just—He is merciful. Today is the day to repent, believe, and be made new. Respond not with polite dismissal, but with reverent surrender.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: The Surprisingly Good News of The Fear of The Lord

Speaker: Preston Lien

Scripture: Psalm 22

Episode Overview:

In this powerful sermon from Psalm 22, we explore the haunting cry of Jesus from the cross—“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”—and uncover how this ancient psalm paints a vivid picture of Christ’s suffering a thousand years before the crucifixion. Far from being a moment of despair alone, Psalm 22 leads us from anguish to hope, from isolation to restoration. Through David’s words, fulfilled in Jesus, we are reminded that we are not abandoned—because Jesus was. He suffered not only to relate to our pain, but to bring us home.

Key Highlights:

• How Psalm 22 mirrors the crucifixion in startling detail

• Why Jesus quoted this psalm from the cross

• The meaning behind the Hebrew word “tola” and its scarlet symbolism

• How God the Father also suffered in giving His Son

• A call to trust and worship the One who was forsaken so we never have to be

Call to Action:

Come home. Whether you’re burdened by suffering, weighed down by questions, or just longing to belong—this message reminds us that Jesus paid the ultimate price to bring us into His Kingdom and His family. Commit your life to Him, share this good news with others, and live each day in anticipation of your true home.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Title: The Surprisingly Good News of The Fear of The Lord

Speaker: Rob Berreth

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Episode Overview:

In this sermon from Hebrews 10:26–31, we face one of Scripture’s most sobering warnings—not to terrify us, but to anchor us in grace. Just as Jonathan Edwards pleaded with his hearers centuries ago, this message calls the church to take seriously the holiness of God and the danger of treating Christ lightly. Yet within the fearsome warning lies a surprising invitation: to tremble not in terror, but in love—before God. This kind of reverent fear keeps our hearts anchored in the treasure of Christ.

Key Highlights:

• The type of sin only church people are capable of: ongoing, deliberate, indifferent rebellion.

• What it really means to trample the Son of God and outrage the Spirit of grace.

• Why godly fear is not servile dread but filial reverence—the posture of a beloved child.

• How divine judgment is sobering, yet ultimately points us to mercy.

• The role of trembling adoration in keeping our hearts soft toward God.

• Why only a God-fearing heart will remain a Christ-treasuring heart.

Call to Action:

Don't run from this text—run through it and into the arms of your Redeeming Savior. Share this episode with someone who needs to see that holy fear and lasting joy are not opposites, but companions on the journey of faith. Subscribe for more gospel-centered messages that don't shy away from the hard truths, but point always to grace.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org

Episode Title: The Great Re-Churching (Hebrews 10:23–25)

Episode Description:
Why does gathering as the church still matter? In this episode, we look at Hebrews 10:23–25—a timely and challenging passage that speaks directly into a moment when many Christians are stepping away from the local church.

This message begins with a sincere question from a newer believer: Why don’t we talk more about Jesus’ return? That question leads us into a deeper truth—there are really only two days on the Christian calendar: This Day and That Day. And if we’re going to make it to That Day, we need each other today.

Through two simple but powerful invitations—hold fast the confession of our hope and consider how to stir up one another—this passage gives us a framework for enduring faith built on:

Sound doctrine rooted in the gospel

Meaningful community shaped by love and presence

We also address why so many have stopped gathering, explore findings from The Great Dechurching, and offer encouragement and hope for those who are hurting, drifting, or simply wondering if church still matters.

Whether you're feeling strong in your faith or holding on by a thread, this message invites you back into the kind of truth and togetherness that helps you keep going.

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Title: The Way-Maker

Speaker: Rob Berreth

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-23

Episode Overview:

Hebrews 10:1–23 draws a bold contrast between the old covenant system of sacrifices and the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ. While the law served as a shadow of what was to come, it could never fully cleanse or perfect the worshiper. But through Christ’s incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection, we are sanctified, forgiven, and granted full access to the presence of God. This message unpacks the richness of the Gospel — how it fulfills the law, removes every barrier, and invites us to draw near to God with confidence. Jesus is the true and better high priest, and because of His finished work, we are free to approach the throne of grace without fear or shame.

Key Highlights:

• The law as a shadow, not the substance

• Why no sacrifice — no matter how frequent or sincere — could remove sin

• Christ’s once-for-all offering that perfects and sanctifies believers

• The torn curtain and the invitation to draw near to God

• The assurance and confidence we have through Christ as our high priest

• A call to hold fast to our confession because He who promised is faithful

Call to Action:

Come boldly. Hebrews reminds us that we have continual, confident access to God because of Christ’s finished work. Don’t shrink back—draw near. Rest in His grace. Hold fast in hope.

Redeemer Church
211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
www.redeemernw.org