Redeemer Weekend Sermons

10-25-2026

Redeemer Church | Pastor Dave Brown
God Breathed – Week 4: Wisdom Literature 

Main Theme 

The Bible contains life-transforming power, but believers have a responsibility to read Scripture carefully, slowly, prayerfully, and in community. Rather than forcing our own opinions onto the text, we submit ourselves to God's Word and allow it to transform us. 

"Scripture has authority over us, not the other way around." 

Key Scriptures 

• Acts 2 – The early church devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching. 
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (theme verse of the series) – Scripture is God-breathed and useful for shaping God's people. 

What Is Wisdom? 

Pastor Dave distinguished three important ideas: 

• Intelligence = capacity to understand. 
• Knowledge = what has been learned. 
• Wisdom = knowing how to live well with what has been learned. 

Being smart and being wise are not the same thing. 

Foundational Text 

Proverbs 3:13-20 

Highlights: 

• Wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold. 
• Wisdom is the source of flourishing and life. 
• God created the world through wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. 

Wisdom is not merely information. It is living faithfully in God's world according to God's ways. 

Wisdom Literature as "Life Courses" 

Pastor Dave compared biblical wisdom books to levels of education: 

Life 101 – Proverbs 

Key Scripture 

Proverbs 1:4-5 

Purpose: 

• Give prudence to the simple. 
• Give knowledge and discretion to the young. 
• Help the wise become even wiser. 

Main Lessons 

Proverbs teaches general truths about how life usually works: 

• Work hard and you are more likely to prosper. 
• Careless words create problems. 
• Foolish companions lead to harmful outcomes. 

Important reminder: 

Proverbs are not promises or contracts with God. 

They function more like bowling-lane bumpers: 

• They keep us out of the gutter. 
• They do not guarantee a strike. 

The book continually asks: 

"You know what is right. Are you living it?" 

Life 201 – Ecclesiastes 

After mastering the basics, deeper questions emerge: 

• What is the point of life? 
• Why am I here? 
• Is there more than success and achievement? 

Key Theme 

Ecclesiastes explores meaning beyond accomplishment. 

Though the Teacher gains success, wealth, and influence, he repeatedly declares: 

"Everything is meaningless" apart from God. 

Main Lesson 

Ecclesiastes teaches that meaning is found in: 

• God's presence. 
• Faithfulness in everyday life. 
• Receiving ordinary moments as gifts from God. 

Pastor Dave emphasized: 

Our being gives meaning to our doing. 

Transformation into Christlikeness gives purpose to all the ordinary moments that make up most of life. 

Life 301 – Job 

Eventually suffering comes. 

Even when we faithfully follow God, life can fall apart. 

Questions emerge: 

• Why me? 
• Where is God? 
• Why has this happened? 

Key Insight 

The book of Job is not primarily about explaining why evil exists. 

Instead, Job focuses on: 

1. How Job responds to suffering. 
2. How God responds to Job. 

Important Observations 

• Job honestly questions God. 
• He laments, protests, and demands answers. 
• God does not explain every reason for Job's suffering. 

Instead: 

God comes to Job. 

God's presence becomes the answer. 

Main Lesson from Job 

God is bigger than our understanding. 

Even when questions remain unanswered: 

• God hears our cries. 
• God draws near. 
• God reveals Himself. 
• God's presence brings healing, peace, and wholeness. 

Job is transformed not by explanations but by an encounter with God. 

How All Wisdom Literature Points to Jesus 

Pastor Dave concluded that Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job all ultimately lead us to Christ. 

Jesus Is Wisdom Made Flesh 

Jesus: 

• Teaches us how to live wisely. 
• Enters ordinary human life. 
• Shares in our suffering. 
• Reveals God's presence in everyday moments. 
• Conquers sin and death through His resurrection. 
• Assures us we are never abandoned. 

Key Biblical Connections 

• John 1:14 – God dwelt among us in Jesus. 
• Matthew 1:23 – Jesus is Emmanuel, "God with us." 
• 1 Corinthians 1:24 – Christ is "the wisdom of God." 

Jesus is not merely a teacher of wisdom. 
Jesus is the wisdom of God made flesh. 

Takeaway Highlights 

✅ Read Scripture slowly, humbly, and with expectation. 

✅ Wisdom is living well according to God's truth, not merely gaining knowledge. 

✅ Proverbs teaches how life generally works. 

✅ Ecclesiastes teaches that God's presence gives meaning to ordinary life. 

✅ Job teaches that God's presence is more transformative than having all our questions answered. 

✅ The entire wisdom tradition points to Jesus Christ, who embodies God's wisdom and walks with us through both ordinary life and suffering. 

Big Idea: The goal of wisdom is not simply knowing more about God, but being transformed by His presence and living faithfully with Him every day. 

10-18-2026

Redeemer Church | Pastor Dave Brown
God Breathed, Week 3: Reading the War Stories Through Jesus 

How should followers of Jesus understand the troubling war narratives of the Old Testament? 

In Week 3 of God Breathed, Pastor Dave Brown examines the book of Joshua and the difficult questions raised by Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Instead of defending these stories with quick or overly simple explanations, he invites us to acknowledge their tension and read them with theological humility. 

The sermon focuses on Matthew 15:21–28, the only New Testament passage that explicitly identifies someone as a Canaanite. A Canaanite woman approaches Jesus and pleads for her daughter’s healing. Although the disciples want to send her away, Jesus recognizes her faith and restores her daughter. 

This encounter takes on added significance because the names Jesus and Joshua are both derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua. Joshua’s story describes Israel’s conflict with the Canaanites, but Jesus, the new and greater Joshua, offers a Canaanite woman healing, hope, and a place within God’s unfolding kingdom. 

Jesus shows us how to understand the larger biblical story. In him, God does “a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19): enemies are loved, mercy triumphs, swords are put away, and outsiders are welcomed. Jesus rides a donkey rather than a warhorse and goes to a cross rather than seizing an earthly throne. 

Reading the Old Testament faithfully therefore requires more than a surface-level interpretation. Just as Jesus opened the Scriptures to the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35), his followers must learn to see the entire biblical story in relationship to him. Jesus does not merely appear at the end of the Old Testament’s story. He is the one about whom the story ultimately speaks and the clearest revelation of what the Father is like. 

Rahab’s inclusion in Israel and in the genealogy of Jesus further demonstrates that God’s redemptive purpose has always been capable of turning outsiders into insiders. 

We may not have easy answers to every difficult passage, but we can approach Scripture with courage, humility, and trust. When our interpretation seems inconsistent with Jesus, we should hold our conclusions carefully, listen to the Holy Spirit, and allow the life and teachings of Christ to guide our understanding. 

Scripture references: Genesis 9:20–27; Joshua 5:13–15; Joshua 6:15–25; Judges 11:29–40; Isaiah 43:18–19; Matthew 5:38–48; Matthew 15:21–28; Luke 24:13–35. 

10-11-2026

Redeemer Church | Pastor Dr. Leanne Benton
God Breathed – Week 2: Deliverance Stories 

In Week 2 of God Breathed, we explore the Bible’s deliverance stories through Exodus 3, where God calls Moses at the burning bush and reveals His heart for people who are suffering. God declares, “I have seen, I have heard, I know, and I have come down,” reminding us that the God who delivers is the God who draws near. 

This message challenges us to expand our understanding of deliverance. While God sometimes brings dramatic rescue and breakthrough, Scripture also shows His faithfulness in the wilderness, sustaining His people through seasons of waiting, uncertainty, grief, and healing. Deliverance is not only freedom from hardship, but God's presence through it. 

Drawing from the stories of Moses and Israel (Exodus 3–14) and Hagar (Genesis 16; 21), we see a consistent picture of God: He sees the overlooked, hears the cries of the hurting, and responds with compassion and provision. Hagar’s declaration of God as El Roi, “the God who sees me,” reminds us that no one is invisible to God’s care. 

The sermon also explores how remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens us in seasons of fear. Just as Israel continually retold the Exodus story, believers today are called to share testimonies of God’s presence, grace, and provision. Sometimes the most powerful deliverance story is not an instant miracle, but the testimony that God walked faithfully with us through the struggle 

Ultimately, every deliverance story points to Jesus Christ, who entered our suffering, proclaimed freedom for the captive, carried our sin on the cross, and secured victory through His resurrection. In Christ, we find both hope for future restoration and assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God. 

Key Scriptures: 

• Exodus 3:7-12 
• Exodus 14:13-15 
• Genesis 16:13 
• Genesis 21 
• Psalm 23 
• 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
• Luke 4:18-19 
• John 1:14 
• Revelation 21:5 

Key Theme: 
The God who delivers is the God who draws near. Whether in rescue, waiting, healing, or hardship, God sees, hears, knows, and walks with His people. Deliverance is coming, and God may even use us as part of someone else’s deliverance story. 

10-04-2026

Redeemer Church | Pastor Dave Brown
God-Breathed: Scripture That Shapes Our Story 

In the first message of Redeemer’s new eight-week series, “God-Breathed: Scriptures That Shape Our Story,” Pastor Dave Brown invites us to see the Bible not as a collection of disconnected verses, but as one grand story revealing God’s character, humanity’s purpose, and God’s plan of redemption. 

Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Pastor Dave explores what it means for Scripture to be “God-breathed” and asks an important question: How does Scripture actually teach, correct, and transform us? Rather than approaching the Bible as a self-help guide, science textbook, or history textbook, he encourages believers to understand it as an ancient library of theological wisdom, comprised of stories, poetry, prophecy, and letters that together reveal God’s truth. 

Central to the message is the importance of story. Just as great stories shape how we see the world, the biblical story answers humanity’s deepest questions: 

• Who is God? 
• Who are we? 
• What kind of world do we live in? 
• What has gone wrong? 
• What is God doing about it? 
• How are we called to respond? 

Using the book of Genesis as an overview of Scripture’s larger narrative, Pastor Dave highlights how Genesis reveals: 

• God as the Creator who brings order, purpose, and goodness out of chaos (Genesis 1). 
• Humanity as God’s image-bearers, created for relationship rather than slavery (Genesis 1-2). 
• Sin as the source of humanity’s brokenness and rebellion (Genesis 3). 
• Humanity’s inability to solve the problem of sin on its own, seen in stories such as Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel (Genesis 6-11). 
• God’s relentless pursuit of His people, from Adam and Eve to Noah, Abraham, Israel, and ultimately through Jesus Christ. 
• God’s covenant promise that through Abraham, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12). 

Pastor Dave emphasizes that the Bible’s goal is not merely to inform us but to form us into the people God created us to be. Like the difference between knowing the plot of a story and understanding its meaning, believers are called to move beyond simply knowing what the Bible says to understanding what God is saying through it. 

The message concludes at the Lord’s Table, where the church responds to God’s faithfulness with worship and thanksgiving. Through Communion (Eucharist), believers remember God’s saving work throughout the story of Scripture and celebrate its fulfillment in Jesus Christ: the Creator who pursued His creation, became one of us, died for our redemption, and continues to be Emmanuel, “God with us.” 

Scripture References 

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
• Genesis 1 
• Genesis 1-2 
• Genesis 3 
• Genesis 6-11 (Noah’s Ark, Tower of Babel) 
• Genesis 12 (Call of Abraham) 
• Psalm 8 
• Isaiah 6 
• 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (The Lord’s Supper) 

Key Theme: The Bible is one unified, God-breathed story that reveals God’s character, humanity’s purpose, the reality of sin, and God’s redemptive plan fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 

09-27-2026

Redeemer Church | Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry
Introduced by Pastor Dave Brown 

Scripture Reading by Pastor Dave Brown 
2 Kings 22:1-10; 23:1-3 

Pastor Dave Brown read the account of King Josiah, who became king of Judah at eight years old and “did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.” In the eighteenth year of his reign, Josiah ordered repairs to the Temple. During the restoration, Hilkiah the high priest discovered “the Book of the Law” that had been lost and neglected. After hearing the words of Scripture, Josiah gathered the people of Judah and Jerusalem, read the covenant aloud, and renewed the nation’s commitment to follow God with all their heart and soul. The people pledged themselves to the covenant as well. 

Sermon Summary 

Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry: “God’s Work of Redemption” 

Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry centered his sermon on the life of King Josiah, presenting him as an example of how God prepares people, calls them into redemptive work, and uses them to draw others into His purposes. 

Using the illustration of restoring a neglected building, Terry compared God's redemptive work to the renovation of a great house or castle. Just as a damaged structure can be restored to its original beauty, God delights in redeeming, repairing, and restoring people, communities, and His creation. 

Josiah’s story demonstrates that God often prepares leaders long before their public accomplishments are visible. Although Josiah’s father Amon and grandfather Manasseh were wicked kings, Josiah chose a different path. Terry suggested that the influence of Josiah’s mother Jedidah and perhaps other faithful family members helped shape his character and direct him toward God. This reminds believers that the quiet work of discipleship, parenting, mentoring, and spiritual formation often becomes the foundation for future ministry and leadership. 

Terry emphasized that Josiah did not immediately attempt dramatic reforms. He spent years growing, learning, and preparing before undertaking the enormous task of restoring the nation. When he finally began the Temple repairs, the discovery of the Book of the Law became a turning point. Hearing God’s Word exposed how far the people had drifted from God. Rather than respond with pride, Josiah responded with repentance, tearing his robes in humility before the Lord. 

A central theme of the sermon was the ongoing necessity of Scripture. The people of Judah had allowed God’s Word to be forgotten, and their lives reflected that neglect. Terry reminded the congregation that God’s Word continues to reveal truth, correct error, and guide believers in faithful living. Regular engagement with Scripture, worship, and Christian fellowship enables God’s continuing work of redemption in the hearts of His people. 

Josiah’s renewal did not stop with his personal repentance. He gathered the entire nation, read the covenant publicly, and invited everyone into renewed obedience to God. Terry highlighted this as an example of godly leadership: leaders first allow God to transform them, then they help guide others toward transformation as well. He noted that meaningful change rarely happens alone. God often calls believers to invite others into His work, whether in families, churches, workplaces, or communities. 

The sermon concluded with a challenge for every believer to consider three questions: 

1. What redemptive work is God doing in your own life? 
2. What work has God prepared you to do for His kingdom? 
3. Who is God calling you to invite into that work? 

Rev. Dr. Terry encouraged the congregation to remain open to God’s transforming power, patient in His preparation, faithful in their calling, and intentional about drawing others into the work of God’s kingdom. 

Scripture References Mentioned During the Sermon 

• 2 Kings 22:1-10 – Josiah’s reign begins and the Book of the Law is discovered. 
• 2 Kings 23:1-3 – Josiah renews the covenant before the people. 
• 2 Kings 21:20 – The evil reign of Amon, Josiah’s father. 
• 2 Kings 21:5-7 – Manasseh’s desecration of the Temple. 
• Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (the Pentateuch/Book of the Law). 
• Deuteronomy 6:5 / Matthew 22:37-39 (referenced conceptually): Love the Lord with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. 
• Ephesians 2:10 (referenced conceptually): God has prepared good works in advance for His people to do. 
• Psalm 127:1: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” 
• Habakkuk 2:14 (referenced in the closing prayer): “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” 

Key Takeaway: God’s pattern is to redeem people first, prepare them through His Word, call them into meaningful service, and then use them to lead others into His redemptive work. 

09-20-2026

Seeing Visions and Dreaming Dreams | Week 5: Giving Back to God What Is God’s 
Pastor Dave Brown 

In the final message of the Seeing Visions and Dreaming Dreams series, Pastor Dave Brown explores Jesus’ powerful response to the Pharisees in Matthew 22:15-22, where He declares, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” What begins as a political trap becomes a profound lesson on identity, stewardship, and wholehearted devotion to God. 

Drawing connections to Genesis 1:26-27, Pastor Dave shows that just as the coin bore Caesar’s image, every human being bears the image of God. The question is not merely what we should do with our money, but whether we are giving our entire lives back to the One whose image we carry. 

This message challenges believers to look beyond finances and consider the deeper issue of the heart. Through biblical teaching and practical examples, Pastor Dave examines how comparison, materialism, and unchecked appetites can slowly capture our attention and affection, distracting us from God’s purposes. He also explores the Old Testament practice of tithing, revealing how God’s commands were designed not to burden His people, but to keep them spiritually free and dependent upon Him. 

Ultimately, this sermon is a call to faithful stewardship of everything God has entrusted to us: our hearts, our time, our resources, and our lives. As followers of Christ, we are not owners but stewards, created in God’s image and called to participate in His kingdom work on earth. 

Key Scriptures: 
• Matthew 22:15-22 
• Genesis 1:26-27 
• Numbers 18 
• Deuteronomy 14 

Join us as we discover what it means to live with open hands, trust God’s provision, and give back to God what already belongs to Him. 

09-13-2026

Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 4: God's Mission, Our Participation 

In the final message of the Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams series, Redeemer's Missions & Outreach Director, Amy Cenea, sits down with Lindsey Haney for a conversation about the heart of God's mission and what it means for every follower of Jesus today. They are joined in closing by Lead Pastor Dave Brown. 

Rather than viewing missions as simply trips, programs, or church activities, Amy and Lindsey invite us to see the bigger picture: mission begins with God Himself. From creation in Genesis to the Great Commission and beyond, Scripture reveals a God who is continually making Himself known to humanity. Mission is not something the church invented. It is God's plan from the very beginning. 

Together they trace the "red thread" of God's mission throughout Scripture, highlighting God's covenant with Abraham, the Exodus, the story of Rahab, the exile in Babylon, and ultimately the life and ministry of Jesus. Throughout the Bible, God blesses His people not for their own benefit alone, but so that they can become a blessing to others and bear witness to His love among all nations. 

The conversation challenges the common assumption that missions is only for pastors, missionaries, or those who travel overseas. Instead, every believer is called to participate in God's mission wherever He has placed them. Drawing from Isaiah 61 and Jesus' words in Luke 4 and John 20, Amy reminds us that Jesus sends all of His followers to proclaim good news, love people, serve others, and make Christ known through both word and action. 

Lindsey shares powerful stories from global ministry that illustrate how ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact when they faithfully use the gifts God has already given them. Whether it's a farmer, a driver, a teacher, a parent, or a coworker, God uses everyday people to bring hope, healing, and the love of Christ to the communities around them. 

Amy concludes by casting Redeemer's vision for missions: 

We want to be a church where every person understands that participating in God's mission is part of what it means to follow Jesus. Missions is not merely something we support, a trip we take, or a program we attend. It is a way of life shaped by our love for God and our love for people. 

Closing the conversation, Pastor Dave Brown reminds us that following Jesus is not about squeezing more religious activity into an already busy life. It is about embracing an entirely new way of living: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. As disciples, we are all sent people, called to bring the kingdom of God into our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities. 

Mission belongs to God. Therefore, as His people, we are called to participate in the work He is already doing, wherever He sends us. 

09-06-2026

Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams (Wk 3): Worship That Transforms 

In the third installment of Redeemer Church's sermon series, "Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams," Worship Pastor Dr. Leanne Benton sits down in an interview-style conversation with Choir Director Dr. Tony Dehner to explore the biblical vision of worship and its life-changing power. 

Anchored in Psalm 96, this message challenges us to see worship as far more than the songs we sing on Sunday. True worship is our whole-life response to the revelation of who God is and what He has done. Worship begins with God's initiative. He creates, saves, speaks, reveals Himself, and remains present with His people. Our worship is the response. 

Together, Dr. Benton and Dr. Dehner discuss the many expressions of worship found throughout Scripture: singing, prayer, hearing God's Word, giving, confession, baptism, communion, and the daily offering of our lives as living sacrifices to God. Worship is not confined to a church service but extends into every moment of every day as we live in awareness of God's presence. 

The conversation also explores the importance of physical and spiritual postures in worship. From kneeling in humility to lifting hands in victory, our bodies participate in worship as reflections of the heavenly reality we encounter when we gather together. Worship not only expresses our faith but also forms us, shaping us into people who increasingly resemble Christ. 

A special emphasis is placed on the power of singing. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Dr. Dehner highlights how singing unites the church, strengthens memory, encourages faith, and carries believers through seasons of suffering and joy. Worship in song is both vertical and communal: we sing to God while also encouraging one another with reminders of His faithfulness. 

The message centers on the biblical concept of extolling God, praising Him for His character and attributes. As believers fix their hearts on who God is, they discover renewed strength, joy, and restoration. Worship becomes a pathway through which God changes us, renews us, and draws us deeper into His presence. 

The service concludes with Communion, reminding the church that worship culminates in remembering and receiving the grace of Jesus Christ. As one body, united in Christ, believers gather around the Lord's Table to celebrate His sacrifice, His resurrection, His ongoing presence, and the hope of His return. 

Key Themes: 

• Worship as a whole-life response to God 
• The transforming power of God's presence 
• Singing as a biblical command and spiritual formation 
• Unity and community in worship 
• Extolling the character and faithfulness of God 
• Communion as a holy act of remembrance and participation 
• Becoming living sacrifices through daily worship 

Scripture Focus: Psalm 96; Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:16; Psalm 92; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 

Join us as we discover how worship is not merely something we do, but something that transforms who we are, forming us into the people God has called us to be. 

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08-30-2026

Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 2

On Discipleship – Pastor Dave Brown and Discipleship Pastor Alison Myers

In Week 2 of Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams, Pastor Dave Brown and Discipleship Pastor Alison Myers explore one of the most important questions of the Christian faith: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

Drawing from Jesus' call of the first disciples in Mark 1, Alison defines a disciple simply as someone who accepts Jesus' invitation to follow Him by actually following Him. The conversation challenges common assumptions that discipleship is primarily about gaining biblical knowledge or mastering doctrine. While truth and theology matter deeply, Dave and Alison emphasize that discipleship is fundamentally about a relationship with Jesus that shapes every part of life.

A key theme throughout the discussion is that being a Christian and being a disciple are not separate things. Too often, discipleship is treated like an optional upgrade for especially committed believers. Instead, they argue that Scripture presents discipleship as the normal Christian life. To be a Christian is to be a follower of Jesus who is continually becoming more like Him.

The conversation highlights Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "abide" in Him. Alison describes abiding as making our home in Jesus: finding in Him the place where we are most known, most loved, and most secure. Following Jesus is not merely an intellectual exercise but a daily practice of orienting our lives, attention, and affections toward Him.

Dave and Alison also reflect on the disciples' journey of faith. Although the first disciples immediately left everything to follow Jesus, it took years of walking with Him before they fully grasped who He was. Their story reminds us that discipleship is not an instant transformation but a lifelong process of growing in trust, faith, and obedience.

Using John Mark Comer's framework, Alison summarizes discipleship as:

Being with Jesus

Becoming like Jesus

Doing what Jesus did

Rather than a program or formula, discipleship is a relationship that gradually shapes us into people who reflect Christ's character and love. What receives our attention eventually gains our affection, making the intentional pursuit of Jesus essential to spiritual growth.

Another major emphasis is the importance of community. Dave and Alison stress that discipleship was never meant to be lived alone. Jesus called individuals to follow Him, but He called them to follow Him together. Through authentic Christian relationships, believers experience the love, encouragement, and presence of Christ in ways that are impossible in isolation.

The discussion concludes with Alison's vision for Redeemer: a church where people are known, loved, and transformed by Jesus; where believers demonstrate patience, kindness, humility, perseverance, and truth; and where the world recognizes Christ's disciples by the way they love one another.

Ultimately, this conversation reminds us that discipleship is not about achieving spiritual perfection. It is about responding to Jesus' invitation, walking with Him daily, and allowing His love to transform us together as the body of Christ.

08-23-2026

Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 1

The Deepest Longing of Our Hearts - Pastor Dave Brown

In the opening message of the Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams series, Pastor Dave Brown shares the vision God has placed on his heart for Redeemer Church during this new season of leadership and ministry.

Drawing from Matthew 6 and Jesus' teaching on the Lord's Prayer, Pastor Dave challenges a common understanding of the gospel that focuses primarily on heaven after death. Instead, he highlights Jesus' central message throughout the Gospels: the Kingdom of God is breaking into the world right now. When Jesus called His first disciples to follow Him, He wasn't simply inviting them to believe certain truths. He was inviting them into a way of life, partnering with Him to bring God's healing, peace, justice, and restoration "on earth as it is in heaven."

At the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches His followers to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Pastor Dave suggests that these words reveal the deepest longing God desires for His people: not merely a future hope, but an active participation in God's Kingdom today.

The message also emphasizes a foundational truth of our identity. Before Jesus teaches us to ask for anything, He teaches us to pray, "Our Father." We begin as beloved children who already belong to God. We do not earn His love, strive for our worth, or carry the burden of being our own savior. We live from the security of being known and loved by our Heavenly Father.

From that identity flows our mission. Following Jesus means more than believing the right things about Him. It means being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and learning to do what Jesus did. It means pursuing His priorities together through prayer, worship, community, forgiveness, generosity, service, and loving the people God has placed in our lives.

As Redeemer Church looks toward the future, Pastor Dave casts a vision for a church that actively seeks God's Kingdom in everyday life, a people transformed by Jesus and sent into their homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and community as ambassadors of His presence.

Will we make the Kingdom of God our deepest longing?

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Main Theme: Following Jesus means partnering with Him to see God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.

Takeaway: Pursue Jesus and His priorities together, so that little by little, God's healing, peace, presence, and restoration become visible in our lives, our church, and our world.

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