Redemption Hill Church Des Moines, IA

It is not uncommon to hear someone say they follow Jesus but they are not "religious." However, the claim has a few holes.

In recent years Redemption Hill Church has moved from a statement of faith to a confession of faith. And you would be forgiven if you ask, what’s a confession of faith? And how is it any different than a statement of faith? It seems few Christians, especially within evangelicalism, are familiar with historic creeds and confessions.

Remember What?  Every week at Redemption Hill Church, we celebrate the Lord’s Table. We celebrate the Lord’s Table to remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. When a person remembers, they look back at an event. But remembering also means looking forward. It is a bit counterintuitive to say that remembering means looking forward, but that […]

Every Sunday, Redemption Hill Church participates in the Lord’s Table. There are theological convictions for this pattern. One reason is that the Lord’s Table is an ongoing remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (1 Cor 11:23-26). And a question I often receive from parents is, when should I allow my child to participate in communion?

Every pastor has their favorite quotes. I am no exception. Whether it is from Augustine, Calvin, or Charles Spurgeon, quotes can make a point, turn a phrase, or leave you mesmerized with the desire to hear more. Here is one of my favorites from 19th-century Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper.

The first recorded murder was a tragedy, and the blood of Abel cried out from the ground. However, through the blood of another will come redemption.

Genesis 3 is about the nature of sin, Adam and Eve's response to sin, and the consequences of sin. But mingled through it all is the grace of God.

Adam and Eve serve as a poor example of how to respond to sin. However, the path back to the garden is trusting in the 2nd Adam.

Genesis 3 tells us about the fall of man and explains how it took place. Listen or watch to learn more about one of the most cataclysmic events in history.

In Genesis 1, we read that God made man and woman in his image and likeness. In Genesis 2, we now begin to see the shape and relationship between man and woman. Listen or watch to learn more.