Redeemer 20s: Recent Episodes
Redeemer Church
20s is the young adult ministry of Redeemer Church. Redeemer 20s exists to declare Jesus & develop Jesus followers among young adults in Rockford. *20s meets on Thursday Nights at 6:30 @ Redeemer Church Rockford for worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship.
In this sermon Pastor JT Stead refuts the claims that Christianity denegrats women. In fact the opposite of true. Looking to the scriptures we see how God's beautiful and yet intentional design results in the flourishing of Women specifically and society as a whole.
January 25, 2024
Brenden Wentworth preaches through John 15:12-17, highlighting our Friendship with God.
December 21, 2023
Brenden Wentworth preaches on how Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
November 16, 2023,
Luke Dirkse preaches on the humility of Christ. He focuses on Christ's service towards others, the cleansing of our souls, and urges us to serve others in a humility.
November 9, 2023
Whether it be a team of Navy Seals, a dedicated customer service team, or humanitarian aid group, everyone has a mission; a goal that they are to achieve in the time they are given. Likewise, Christ had a mission. Chad Wettstein helps us understand the mission of Christ in His time here on Earth; ultimately following the will of His Father.
October 26,
One of the hardest characteristics to grasp, is the infinite Glory of God. As believers, we want to see His glory more and more, in our lives. This week in twenties, Brenden Wentworth takes us through three distinct natures of God's Glory, and how it was displayed through the Son, Jesus Christ, and more specifically, His suffering.
October 19, 2023
What comes to mind when we think of a great king? Is it the might of their army? The size of their kingdom? These things help understand what a great earthly king is like, but what about the Kingship of Christ? Pastor Alex takes us through a section in John chapter 12, showing us the kind of King Jesus truly is, and how this applies to our daily life.
September 28, 2023
What comes to mind when you hear the name John the Baptist? Or the Apostle Paul? Everyone leaves behind some sort of legacy and for these men, they wanted only Christ to be known in their lives. Is that something people would see in you? This week at twenties, Chad Wettstein preaches about leaving a legacy for Christ.
September 21, 2023
Throughout life, everyone experiences hardships and suffering. They lose their job or their loved ones. Yet, through all of it, God is still sovereign. For many, this truth is hard to grasp, asking, "how could a loving God allow this?" Pastor Alex Dunkin explains God's purpose in our suffering through John, Chapter 11.
July 13, 2023
Chad Wettstein preaches on the condition of the heart, specifically in giving. He explains the motivations behind both a dead heart and a heart that has been given new life.
July 6, 2023
Doug Warren preaches on how to live for Jesus in a hostile world. He explains, as Christ followers, how we are to treat those who love us AND those who hate us.
June 22, 2023
Gabe Whitaker teaches on Murder of the Heart. He explains the 6th Commandment, You Shall Not Murder, as Jesus tells it in Matthew 5.
June 15, 2023
Pastor Garrett Wishall speaks on the Jesus and the Law. He further explains the place and importance of the Law in the Christian Life.
June 8, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on the Calling of the Church. In this section, Jesus instructs the church to be the salt and light. Luke goes into detail of what it means to be the salt and light.
June 1, 2023
Pastor Alex Dunkin kicks off the Sermon on the Mount summer series. Alex focuses on our Citizenship in the Kingdom of God and what that is to look like.
May 25, 2023
Luke Dirkse finishes up chapter 9 of the book of John. Luke talks about the danger of spiritual blindness. It is a common, yet deadly, problem that is only cured in the person of Jesus Christ.
May 18, 2023
Luke Dirkse begins chapter 9 of the book of John. Luke talks about how an understanding of the doctrine of God's sovereignty is pivotal to see him at work in your life.
May 11, 2023
Alex Dunkin preaches on Leaning into Conflict. We, as Christ followers, should Suffer Insults with Composure, Speak Truth with Conviction, and Share Grace with Compassion, just as Christ did.
April 27, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on getting out of a sinful lifestyle. He points out that living in sin is slavery, it is important to get free, you cannot free yourself, and Jesus has the power to set your free.
April 20, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on the question, "Who is Jesus?" Through the passage, Luke shows that Jesus is the Light of the World, the Judge of the World, the Image of God, the Messiah, and the Authority.
April 13, 2023
Alex Dunkin preaches on the Burden of Shame. He points to Christ as He is the only one who can Judge, Pardon, and Transform our shame.
March 30, 2023
Pastor Garrett Wishall preaches on the Source of Satisfaction. He emphasizes that we must seek satisfaction in Jesus alone because He is sent by the giver, He is the source, and He provides the Spirit, who leads us in a life of satisfaction.
March 23, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on Thriving in Suffering. He describes the trials Jesus faced in the passage: manipulating brothers, murmuring crowds, slandering Jews, and violent authorities. He also gives the application from this passage.
March 16, 2023
Alex Dunkin preaches on being Anchored to the Rock. You must drop all pretense, consider your options, and sit at His feet.
March 9, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on Jesus' declaration that He is the bread of life. Luke explains; that everyone is spiritually hungry, what you eat determines your experience, and where to find true spiritual food.
February 23, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on The Greater Moses. The listener should Follow His Lead, Eat at His Table, and Stand in Awe.
February 16, 2023
Alex Dunkin preaches on being in the Courtroom of God. In this courtroom, the Preacher Testifies, the Work Testifies, the Father Testifies, the Word Testifies, and the Law Testifies.
February 9, 2023
Paul Stewart preaches on the coming Day of the Lord. He wants the listener to understand what saves them, to understand the spiritual resurrection, and to understand the physical resurrection.
January 26, 2023
Luke Dirkse preaches on Jesus' encounter with the man who was lame for 38 years. Luke's title is It's Time for Change, and focuses on waking up, repenting and looking to the healer.
January 19, 2023
Pastor Matt Joiner preaches out of Romans 8 about Killing Sin. Pastor Matt focuses on Repentance and Fighting Temptation. He goes into more depth about how to fight temptation.
January 5, 2023
Alex Dunkin continues the series through John. His title and points are, Divine Prescriptions for a Deficient Faith: Leave What's Superficial Behind, Stand on God's Promises, and Take Joy in His Providence.
December 15, 2022
Luke Dirkse preaches on the decrease of John the Baptist's ministry as people leave to go follow Jesus. Luke focuses on John the Baptist's example of how we can live a life that matters to God by submitting to His will, prizing His son, and obeying His word.
December 8, 2022
Alex Dunkin preaches on Jesus' encounter with the woman from Samaria. Alex's points are; Follow the Leader, Fill your Plate, and Find your Carry.
November 17, 2022
Luke Dirkse preaches on God's incredible love for the world. God's incredible love for the world was proved through action, at a high cost, for the purpose of salvation.
November 10, 2022
Alex Dunkin preaches on Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus. Alex focuses on Jesus' response to Nicodemus, that you must be born again. He asks, what is in man, how can man see the kingdom of God, and what does it mean to be born again?
October 27, 2022
Paul Stewart Preaches on Jesus cleansing out the temple. He asks the question What does God Love? He gives three answers: God Loves Praise, God Loves Purity, and God Loves People.
October 20, 2022
Luke Dirkse preaches on Jesus at the wedding in Cana. He highlights Christ's abundance in all that He is: abundantly joyful, abundantly generous, abundantly glorious, and abundantly faith strengthening.
September 29, 2022
Paul Stewart preaches on the attitude and person of John the Baptist. He focuses on John's calling, character, and commitment to a life and ministry for Christ.
September 22, 2022
Luke Dirkse preaches on God taking the form of a man, Jesus Christ. Luke focuses on how those that are saved are to be Thankful for Christ. Thankful for His Humility, Proximity, Glory, and Grace.
September 15, 2022
Luke Dirkse preaches on John the Baptist’s ministry. He focuses on salvation through faith and being born again, not of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.