Redeemer Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Josh Fairbaugh
Redeemer Church exists to be a gospel-shaped community of faithful presence in Charlotte, NC.
This podcast contains sermons and bonus content from the Redeemer team.
From our series titled The Poetry of Wholeness, in which we allow the Psalms to be our guide in the journey toward wholeness.
Scripture reading: Psalm 16
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From our series titled The Poetry of Wholeness, in which we allow the Psalms to be our guide in the journey toward wholeness.
Scripture reading: Psalm 25
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Referenced poetry:
- The Peace of Wild Things, Wendell Berry
- My Heart Leaps Up when I Behold, William Wordsworth
- I've Known Rivers, Langston Hughes
- Sorrow, Edna St. Vincent Millay
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 5:1-6
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 5
Additional readings:
- Ezekiel 2:1-3:3
- Isaiah 29:11-21
- Daniel 7
- Daniel 12
- Zechariah 5:1-4
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 4
Additional readings:
- Matthew 3:16
- Ezekiel 1
- Daniel 7
- Isaiah 6
- Acts 14:15
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 3:14-22
Additional readings:
- Isaiah 65:13-16
- Isaiah 43:8-19
- Hosea 12:7-9
- Hosea 2:1-8
- Malachi 3:2-3
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like. Guest Preacher: Dan Siftar
Scripture reading: Revelation 3:7-13
Additional readings:
- Isaiah 22:22
- Isaiah 49:23
- Isaiah 43:4
- Ezekiel 48:35
- Matthew 16
Note: The first 9 minutes of this episode are dedicated to some important updates regarding Redeemer staff members and volunteer opportunities. If you currently attend Redeemer Church and would like to learn more about volunteering on Sundays, please fill out this form. The scripture reading and sermon begin around timestamp 9:15.
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 3:1-6
Additional readings:
- Matthew 24:42-44
- Genesis 35:1-4
- Daniel 12
- Exodus 32:30-35
Recommended book: Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 2:18-29
Additional readings:
- Daniel 3
- Daniel 7
- 1 Kings 16:29-34
- Jeremiah 17:1-12
Recommended book: Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like. Guest preacher: Mike Quint.
Scripture reading: Revelation 2:12-17
Additional readings:
- Numbers 22
- Exodus 16
- John 6:48-58
- Isaiah 62
Recommended book: The Lost Letters of Pergamum by Bruce W. Longnecker
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Additional readings:
- Daniel 1
- James 1:2-12
- Revelation 20-21
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 2:1-7
Additional readings:
- Isaiah 42:1-9
- Acts 19:23-41
- Isaiah 6:9-10
Graph from Theologygrams (referenced at time stamp 9:14)
Recommended resource: Scot McKnight's Revelation for the Rest of Us
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 1:9-20
Additional readings:
- Acts 17:6-9
- Ezekiel 1
- Leviticus 24:1-4
- Zechariah 4:1-6
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From our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 1:4-8
Recommended resources:
- Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman
- BibleProject's Son of Man series
- Insensibility by Wilfred Owen (Jeremy reads excerpts of this poem near the end of the sermon)
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A final introductory sermon in our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 1:1-3
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An introductory sermon in our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 1:1-3
Recommended resources:
- Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman
- BibleProject video: How to Read Apocalyptic Literature.
Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Audio note: Near the end of the sermon, the handheld microphone battery died and Josh switched to a wired microphone for the rest of the sermon. This has resulted in a lower volume for the final 2 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
The first sermon in our series titled Revelation: Loyalty to the Lamb in the Land of Idols. In this series, we will look at the first five chapters of Revelation and learn what whole-hearted allegiance to the way of the Lamb looks like.
Scripture reading: Revelation 5:1-6
Recommended resources:
- Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman
- BibleProject videos on Revelation (Part 1 and Part 2)
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Panelists:
- Tim Petrie
- Madi Groves
- Tom Keefer
- Charissa Six
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Colossians 3:1-4.
Eastertide starts today! There is one more week of reflections and practices in the Fractured practice guide. Download it here.
Readings for the Liturgy of the Passion, according to the Revised Common Lectionary:
- Isaiah 50:4-9a*
- Psalm 31:9-16
- Philippians 2:5-11
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Matthew 27:11-54
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denotes passages read before the sermon.
Download our Lent practice guide: Fractured: Lenten Practices for Seeking Wholeness. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Readings for the fifth Sunday in Lent, according to the Revised Common Lectionary:
- Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Psalm 130
- Romans 8:6-11
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John 11:1-45*
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denotes passages read before the sermon.
Download our Lent practice guide: Fractured: Lenten Practices for Seeking Wholeness. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Readings for the fourth Sunday in Lent, according to the Revised Common Lectionary:
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- Psalm 23
- Ephesians 5:8-14
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John 9:1-41*
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denotes passages read before the sermon.
Download our Lent practice guide: Fractured: Lenten Practices for Seeking Wholeness. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Readings for the third Sunday in Lent, according to the Revised Common Lectionary:
- Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm 95
- Romans 5:1-11
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John 4:5-42*
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denotes passages read before the sermon.
Download our Lent practice guide: Fractured: Lenten Practices for Seeking Wholeness. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Readings for the first Sunday in Lent, according to the Revised Common Lectionary:
- Genesis 12:1-4a
- Psalm 121
- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
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John 3:1-17*
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denotes passages read before the sermon.
Download our Lent practice guide: Fractured: Lenten Practices for Seeking Wholeness. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Readings for the first Sunday in Lent, according to the Revised Common Lectionary:
- Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7*
- Psalm 32
- Romans 5:12-19
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Matthew 4:1-11*
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denotes passages read before the sermon.
Download our Lent practice guide: Fractured: Lenten Practices for Seeking Wholeness. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org.
Genesis 2:1-9.
The first in our series Wholeness: Recovering Our Humanity. This series will explore the biblical and theological foundations of wholeness. It will center on the shema—the repeated call to love God with all our heart, soul, and might—along with Jesus' echo. We’ll explore what it means to be fully human, and what an integrated and coherent life with God is like.
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Lectionary readings for the second Sunday of Christmas:
Psalm 147:12-20; Jeremiah 31:7-14; John 1:1-10, 18; Ephesians 1:3-14
Access a digital copy of the practice guide here.
The passage for lectio divina today comes from Isaiah 63:7-9. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal before you begin, if you'd like.
Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to Tom Keefer for reading the passage for week five.
Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.
The passage for lectio divina today comes from Matthew 1:18-25. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal before you begin, if you'd like.
Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to Naomi Leenhouts for reading the passage for week four.
Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.
Lectionary readings for the fourth Sunday of Advent:
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:1-7
Access a digital copy of the practice guide here.
The passage for lectio divina today comes from Matthew 11:2-6. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal before you begin, if you'd like.
Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to John Blumenstein for reading the passage for week three.
Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.
Lectionary readings for the third Sunday of Advent:
Psalm 146:5-10; Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11; James 5:7-10
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The passage for lectio divina today comes from Psalm 72:1-7. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal before you begin, if you'd like.
Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to Wendy Pocock for reading the passage for week two.
Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.
Lectionary readings for the second Sunday of Advent:
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12; Romans 5:4-13
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The passage for lectio divina today comes from Isaiah 2:1-5. Follow along in your practice guide or grab a journal, if you'd like.
Special thanks to Lem LeRoy for recording Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for the intro, and to Jeremy Mancini for reading the passage for week one.
Find the practice guide for Joy of Every Longing Heart here.
Lectionary readings for the first Sunday of Advent:
Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44; Romans 13:11-14
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Luke 24:1-27
The conclusion of our series The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Christ.
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Luke 23:50-56
The second to last sermon in our series titled The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Jesus.
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Luke 23:44-49
From the series The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Christ.
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Luke 23:1-25.
From the series The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Christ.
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Luke 22:54-71
From our series The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Christ.
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Luke 22:39-46
From our series The Crucified God: Understanding the Suffering of Christ.
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Luke 22:24-38
From our series The Crucified God, in which we journey with Jesus from his return to Jerusalem to his death on the cross.
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Luke 22:14-23
From our series The Crucified God, a look through the final act of Luke, in which Jesus returns to Jerusalem and journeys to the cross.
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Luke 22:1-13.
From the series The Crucified God, which carries us through the final act of Luke, in which Jesus returns to Jerusalem and journeys to the cross.
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Luke 20:9-19
From the series The Crucified God, which carries us through the final act of of Luke, in which Jesus returns to Jerusalem and journeys to the cross.
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Luke 19:28-44
From the series The Crucified God, which carries us through the final act of the Gospel of Luke, in which Jesus returns to Jerusalem and journeys to the cross.
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Luke 17:11-17
The final sermon in our series on the four movements of Christian hospitality.
Luke 19:1-10
From Rhythms of Hospitality, a 4-week series exploring the four movements of Christian hospitality.
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First in a 4-week series on four movements of Christian Hospitality: Recognize, Respond, Remain, Release
Preacher: Jeremy Mancini
James 3:13-18; Matthew 5:3-12.
Guest preacher: Mike Quint, Redeemer member.
Note: This episode is a bit longer than our usual, due to an additional clip at the end. Josh's communion intro served as a helpful addition to the sermon and we felt it beneficial to include it.
James 2:14-26; Matthew 5:14-16; 7:21-23
Week 5 in our series through the book of James.
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James 2:1-13; Matthew 5:17-20; 7:12
A note for listeners: Due to a technical issue, this sermon recording cut off at 23 minutes, but we still felt it was valuable to upload what we had. Here's a link to a partial transcript of what was missed: Sermon Partial Transcript
James 1:1-4; Matthew 5:10-12, 48
The first sermon in our series The Teachings of Jesus in James, in which we explore the connections between the book of James and Jesus' sermon on the mount, and learn what it means to be hearers and doers of the Word.
Isaiah 58:6-12
Panelists: Sharon Freeman, Alyson Quinn, Robin Elbertson, Caroline Bailer
One story has been slightly edited to protect the privacy of the families involved.
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-20; Luke 19:28-40
Preacher: Jeremy Mancini
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Week 5 in Lent. Listen to all the sermons in this series by heading over to our website, or subscribing to the Redeemer Church Sermons podcast!
The fourth Sunday in Lent.
Find our Lent practice guide and more helpful resources at https://docs.redeemerclt.org/lent2025
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The third week in Lent - readings from the Revised Common Lectionary.
Preached by Jeremy Mancini
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The second week in Lent. Guest speaker: Clay Barnes.
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The first Sunday in Lent — Various readings selected from the Revised Common Lectionary.
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The final sermon in our 8-week series on biblical hospitality.
Matthew 25:31-45
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Mark 5:24-34; John 8:11-1; John 4:7-24
Week seven in our 8-week series on the theme of biblical hospitality.
Isaiah 58:1-12
Week six in our 8-week series on the theme of biblical hospitality.
Episode note: We experienced some issues with the microphone input during the recording of this sermon. You may need to turn the volume up more than usual to listen to this episode.
Sermon 5 in an 8 part series about the biblical theme of hospitality.
Zechariah 7:8-14 - Jeremy Mancini
Deuteronomy 10:11-22
Week four in our 8-week series on biblical hospitality.
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Genesis 2:1-16 - Jeremy Mancini
This is the second in an 8-week series on the theme of hospitality.
The first week in our series No Longer Strangers, which is an introduction to the biblical theme of hospitality.
Main text: Ephesians 2:11-22
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The second Sunday of Christmastide.
Jeremy Mancini — Various readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
The first week of Christmastide.
Ken McCoy — Various readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
The fourth Sunday of Advent.
Josh Fairbaugh — Various readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
The third Sunday of Advent.
Josh Fairbaugh — Various readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
The second Sunday of Advent 2024.
Jeremy Mancini — Various readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
The first Sunday of Advent 2024.
Josh Fairbaugh — Various readings from the Revised Common Lectionary
A panel of Redeemer members shares from their own journeys of interacting with Jesus throughout the Narrow Way series.
Debbie Queen, Jeannie McCoy, Logan Groves
Read scripture: Luke 18:35-43
From the series The Narrow Way — Luke 9 to 19
Fit for the Kingdom, Luke 9:51-62 | Josh Fairbaugh
Psalm 1 - Josh Fairbaugh
The first in a 5-week series on who we are and what we value. Learn more about Redeemer Church at redeemerclt.org
A bonus episode for our current series titled Rhythms of Listening, in which we will provide some practical pathways for learning to listen.
Quick Links:
Rhythms of Listening Practice Guide
Redeemer Church website
Redeemer Church Center homepage
Luke 4:15-30 - Josh Fairbaugh
First in a 12 week series on the Luke 4:15-9:50. We will explore the good news of Jesus, as told by Jesus.
Psalm 19 - Josh Fairbaugh
Week 3 in our Lenten focus on the practices of silence, solitude, and stillness. For more, visit our Lent Guide.
Mark 9:2-9 - Jeremy Mancini
For more on Solitude, Stillness, and Silence, visit our 2024 Lent Practice Guide.
An invitation to enter into the wilderness with Jesus through the three-fold practice of solitude, stillness, and silence.
Mark 1:9-15 - Josh Fairbaugh
Last in a six-week series on Listening to God's voice.
Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:1-4, 3:12-15 - Josh Fairbaugh
The third in a six-week series on hearing God's voice.
1 Samuel 3:1-19 - Josh Fairbaugh
The first in a six-week series focused on the biblical theme of hearing God's voice.
Genesis 3:1-10 - Josh Fairbaugh
Psalm 126 - Josh Fairbaugh
See our Advent Guide to view the entire liturgy and learn more about the Advent Season.
2 Peter 3:8-15a - Josh Fairbaugh
To see the liturgy and other readings from this Sunday, visit our Advent Guide.
This announcement took place at the end of the Redeemer worship service on November 19th, announcing John Blumenstien as an Elder Candidate.
Speaker: Ramone Bellagamba
Week 1 of Advent. To view the liturgy from this Sunday, visit our Advent Guide and navigate to the Advent Worship page.
A short overview of Redeemer Communities, including vision, core practices, and structure. Click here to read more about Redeemer Communities.
The last in a six weeks series on God's kindness in the story of Ruth.
Ruth 4:13-22 - Jeremy Mancini
Third sermon in a 6-week series on God's unexpected kindness, as portrayed in the story of Ruth.
Week 2 in a 6-week series on the unexpected kindness of God, as told through the story of Ruth.
Ruth 1:6-22 - Jimmy Kallam
Due to technical difficulties, the first 10 minutes of this message are missing.
The first in a 6-week series on God's expected kindness, as told through the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.
Ruth 1:1-5 - Jeremy Mancini
Final sermon in an 8-week series on the practice of Sabbath. This sermon considers the way that taking one day to embrace the holistic Rest of God can lead to renewal and flourishing of our whole selves.
Psalm 1 - Josh Fairbaugh
Due to a technical glitch, the final 7 minutes of this message are missing.
Part 7 of an 8-part series on the practice of Sabbath. This message helps us see that the practice of sabbath creates space for us to engage with our calling as human beings to cultivate the good, true, and beautiful in our lives and in the world.
Psalm 8 - Josh Fairbaugh
This sermon examines sharing our abundance as an essential aspect of sabbath practice.
Psalm 146 - Jeremy Mancini
Fifth in a series of eight messages on the practice of sabbath. This message examines the way that sabbath functions as non-compliance and resistance to the gods of the world.
Psalm 73 - Resistance
Fourth in an eight part series about the practice of Sabbath. This sermon explores how practicing sabbath ushers us into the presence of God. Psalm 27 - Clay Barnes.
Third week in an 8-week series on the practice of sabbath. Texts include Psalm 16, Isaiah 62:5, and Psalm 34:4. This sermon is an invitation to receive God's delight in us and show our gratitude to him by delighting in the world that he has made.
Psalm 16 - John Blumenstein
Second week in an 8-week series on the practice of sabbath. Texts include Psalm 131, Matthew 18:1-4, Luke 10:38-42. This sermon is an invitation to set aside our pursuit of accomplishment and accumulation and put our trust of God's provision into practice by resting our bodies, hearts, and souls.
Psalm 131 - Josh Fairbaugh
First week in an 8-week series on the practice of sabbath. Texts include Psalm 92, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11. This sermon is an invitation to remember why we were made, and to create a consistent, sacred space each week for experiencing the wholeness, joy, and delight of God's rest.
Josh Fairbaugh
This week’s service was what is often called a “guided liturgy.” Each element of the service was explained before it was experienced. This recording contains most of the explanations with the actual elements removed.