Redeemer Downtown Sermons

Some battles can't be won by willpower alone.

In this sermon from the series, "Who Will You Worship?", Pete Nicholas explores 2 Kings 2:1-15 and Elijah's dramatic departure in the chariot of fire. Beneath this extraordinary story is a profound reminder that the deepest struggles we face are spiritual, and that God has not left us to fight them on our own.

Through Elijah's passing, Elisha's calling, and ultimately the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, we see that death does not have the final word and that God's Spirit continues to empower His people today. Whether you're weary, discouraged, or wondering if real change is possible, this sermon offers a hope rooted not in human strength, but in the God who brings renewal.

This is the tenth sermon in the sermon series, "Who Will You Worship/", was preached by Rev. Pete Nicholas.

Loneliness isn't just caused by being alone, it's believing no one truly knows or wants us.

In this sermon from the series, "Who Will You Worship?", Jeff White explores 1 Kings 19:1-10 and the surprising friendship God offers Elijah in the midst of fear, exhaustion, and despair. As Elijah flees into the wilderness convinced he has been abandoned, God meets him with patient care, honest conversation, and steadfast commitment.

Through Elijah's story, we discover a God who doesn't simply love us from a distance but invites us into genuine friendship.

This is the ninth sermon in the sermon series, "Who Will You Worship/", was preached by Rev. Jeff White.

Peace is something we all long for, yet it can feel increasingly difficult to find.

In this sermon from the series, "Who Will You Worship?", Pete Nicholas explores 1 Kings 22 and the final days of King Ahab. Through the contrast between Ahab's rejection of God's truth and Micaiah's faithfulness to speak it, this message reveals why lasting peace cannot be found by avoiding hard truths or trusting our own instincts. Instead, true peace comes through hearing God's Word and following Jesus, the true and better King who laid down His life for His people.

Whether you're wrestling with anxiety, uncertainty, or the pull to trust your own way, this sermon offers a compelling invitation to look beyond your circumstances and find lasting peace in Christ.

This is the eight sermon in the sermon series, "Who Will You Worship/", was preached by Rev. Pete Nicholas.

Power has a way of revealing what our hearts truly worship.

In this sermon from the series, "Who Will You Worship?", David Lee explores 1 Kings 21 and the story of Ahab, Jezebel, and Naboth to uncover how the pursuit of power, success, and self-interest can quietly shape our lives.

While it's easy to condemn injustice when we see it in others, this passage invites us to examine the idols that can distort our own character.

This is the seventh sermon in the sermon series, "Who Will You Worship/", was preached by Rev. David Lee.

We often assume the biggest problems in our lives come from what's happening around us. But what if they're rooted in what we're listening to?

In this sermon from the series, "Who Will You Worship?", Pete Nicholas explores 1 Kings 20 and the surprising story of King Ahab. While Ahab repeatedly rejects God's word, God responds with extraordinary patience and mercy, giving him opportunity after opportunity to turn back. Yet God's kindness is never meant to be ignored, it is meant to lead us to repentance.

This sermon explores the danger of trusting our own desires over God's voice and the transforming power of God's patience.

This is the sixth sermon in the sermon series, "Who Will You Worship/", was preached by Rev. Pete Nicholas.