Redeemer Connects

Speaking in Tongues is debated across denominational traditions in Christianity as a mysterious rendering of the Holy Spirit’s power in a variety of forms. What does the Spirit speak into our lives as followers of Jesus who are drawn to the Father through him? What kind of “new language” is it, really? Join us as we answer the question, once and for all, of what God actually accomplished on the Day of Pentecost for the Church of all time and what it means for us as to truly be sanctified.

The Ascension of Jesus has been portrayed in Hollywood in a variety of ways, from an outright levitation into Heaven to him going up to the top of a hill and disappearing. However it happened, the outcome of Jesus leaving Earth in this way was NOT for transportation to Heaven. It was for his exaltation by the Father and for our transformation, through the work of the Spirit. Join us as we celebrate Jesus’ power to conquer death, and then in being “lifted up,” to empower and release us to live on mission for him!

Throughout this series, we’ve discovered something simple but powerful: Jesus asks questions not to test us, but to draw us closer. He asks about our grief. He asks about our belief. He asks about our love. He asks about our trust. And now he asks about our desire. Every question leads to the same place — a deeper relationship with him. If you’ve missed the previous weeks, you haven’t missed the invitation. The risen Christ is still speaking. And his questions are not meant to expose you — they are meant to call you into new life. Let’s explore the final question in our series, Questions Jesus Asked, today.

Peter steps out of the boat in faith—and then sinks in fear. But before he goes under, Jesus reaches out and catches him. And only then does he ask, “Why did you stop trusting?” This is not a rebuke shouted across the waves. It is a question asked by the One who is still holding him. Storms will come. Fear will rise. Trust can waver. The question is not whether we ever struggle—but where our eyes are fixed when we do. Join us as we continue Questions Jesus Asked and discover that faith is not emotional certainty—it is trusting the presence and grip of Christ in the storm.

Peter blew it. And everyone knew it. But when Jesus meets him after the resurrection, he doesn’t shame him. He asks him a simple, searching question: “Do you love me?” Not, “Why did you fail?” Not, “Can you prove yourself?” Not, “Will you do better next time?” But, “Do you love me?” The Good Shepherd restores broken leaders and invites forgiven people to help care for others. This Sunday, we’ll discover how Jesus turns failure into calling—and love into a shepherding life.

Pastor Tim offers devotional thoughts about Sabbath and sabbaticals in this message based on Mark 1:35. The title for this devotion is, "Sabbath Rest."

Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. But Jesus isn’t looking for an opinion. He’s asking for a response: “Who am I to you?” Not to your parents. Not to your church. Not to the culture. To you. This Sunday, we’ll look at the confession that changes everything — and why clarity about Jesus is not a branding statement, but the foundation of life.

Mary is crying outside an empty tomb. The miracle has already happened—but she doesn’t know it yet. Then Jesus asks her a simple question: “Why are you crying?” It’s the first question of the resurrection. And it reminds us that Jesus meets us in real grief—not polished faith. Easter doesn’t pretend that loss isn’t painful. It promises that loss is not the end. This Sunday, we begin Questions Jesus Asked and explore how the risen Lord meets us in our tears and turns mourners into witnesses.

Pastor Tim addresses another of Jesus' many questions in the gospels with this devotion titled, "What Do You Want?" It's based on John 1:35-38.

Today we gather to celebrate the most monumental event in human history—the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. On Easter morning, the final “I Am” statement is spoken into our deepest human fear. Jesus does not merely promise resurrection; he is the resurrection and the life. Because the Great I AM has entered death and emerged victorious, life now has the final word. Join us for one of our Easter celebrations as we conclude our series, I AM: The God We Can Know, with this hope-filled message based on John 11:17–27.