Redemption Church of Bristol: Recent Episodes
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The Book of Malachi series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Malachi 2:16 - "'The man who hates and divorces his wife,' says the Lord, the God of Israel, 'does violence to the one he should protect,' says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful."
The Book of Malachi series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Malachi 2:1-2 - "'And now, you priests, this warning is for you. If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,' says the Lord Almighty, 'I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings.'"
The Book of Malachi series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Malachi 1:14 - "Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord..."
The Book of Malachi series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Malachi 1:2 - "'I have loved you,' says the Lord. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’"
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Genesis 12:1 - "The Lord had said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.'"
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 11:4 - "Then they said, 'Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.'”
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 9:18 - "The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.)"
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 9:12-13 - "And God said, 'This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.'"
It's Pentecost Sunday. Sermon by Gary Alloway. The Book of Genesis series. Acts 2:1-13 - "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 6:11-13 - "Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, 'I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth.'"
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 6:1-8 - "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Charlie Reczek. Genesis 4:15-16 - "Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 4:8-9 - "Now Cain said to his brother Abel, 'Let’s go out to the field.' While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?' 'I don’t know,' he replied. 'Am I my brother’s keeper?'”
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 3:7 - "Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves."
Sermon by Amanda Elliott. 1 Corinthians 15:48 - "Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shallalso bear the image of the man of heaven."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 3:6 - "When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 3:21 - "The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway with discussion from church members. Genesis 2:7 - "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 2:1-3 - "Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 2:18a - "The Lord God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone.'"
To conclude the Christmas season, we have a sermon by Chris Conley all about the Magi, Three Kings Day, and Epiphany. Matthew 2:1-2 - "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'"
Advent 2025. Sermon by Susan Alloway. John 1:14 - "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Matthew 1:22 - "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us')."
Advent 2025. Sermon by Dana Ergenbright. Luke 1:44-45 - "As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Advent 2025. Sermon by Joey Secchiaroli. Luke 1:13 - "But the angel said to him: 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son...'"
Advent 2025. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Luke 1:46-55 - "And Mary said: 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 2:4-25 - "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 1:26-31 - "Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness..."
Sermon by Rachel Conley, Executive Director of Grow ESL in Northeast Philadelphia. Deuteronomy 10:17-19 - "He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the sojourner, therefore..."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Genesis 1:2 - "Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 1:1-2 - "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth..."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 1:26-31 - "And God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness...'"
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Genesis 1:1-5 - "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light..."
The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Genesis 1:1-2 - "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth..."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Chris Conley. Matthew 5:31-32 - “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I tell you...
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 7:24-29 - "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:21-26 - "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder...'"
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gaines Taylor. Matthew 7:13-23 - "Enter through the narrow gate..."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 7:1-5 - "Do not judge, or you too will be judged..."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:13-16 - "You are the salt of the earth..."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Juston Wolgemuth. Matthew 6:25-34 – "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 6:5-18 – "This, then, is how you should pray..."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 6:1-4 – "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:27-32 – "You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:38-42 – "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Fred Hagan. Matthew 5:43-48 – "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Juston Wolgemuth. Matthew 5:21-26 – "Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gaines Taylor. Matthew 5:13-16 – "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world."
The Sermon on the Mount series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:17-20 – "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:8 – "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 5:6 – "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Matthew 5:5 – "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. Matthew 5:4 – "Blessed are those who mourn."
The Beatitudes series. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 5:1-3 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit."
Hear stories from people in our church about how they've seen God in their lives lately. In this episode, we hear from Rosie, Augie, Kyle, and Dana.
Ephesians series. Sermon by Gary Alloway. The slide that Gary mentions can be found here.
Hear stories from people in our church about how they've seen God lately in their lives. This episode, we hear from Joey and Gwen.
Once a season, we hear stories from different people in Redemption about what God is doing in their lives. This season we heard from Emily, Juston, and Harry.
Sermon series: "What Jesus Teaches on Reconciliation." Sermon by our friend, Dr. Monay Legette.
On the 4th Sunday of the month, Redemption is having High Church Sundays. Come for a classic short liturgy that leads us into communion. This month's service is led by Gary Alloway.
What Jesus Teaches on Faith. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Scripture reading by Amanda Elliott.
On the 4th Sunday of the month, Redemption is having High Church Sundays. Come for a classic short liturgy that leads us into communion. This month's service is led by Gary Alloway.
A few times a year, we pause from our sermon series to hear stories from the community about how God has been present in our lives today. In this recording, you'll hear from Rachel Rogers and Susan Alloway.
Our long-time Director of Spiritual Formation, Marjorie Mott, is moving with her family to Lancaster, PA. On her last Sunday, she was gracious enough to give us one more sermon.
On the 4th Sunday of the month, Redemption is having High Church Sundays. Come for a classic short liturgy that leads us into communion. This month's service is led by Gary Alloway.
Sermon series: What Jesus Teaches on Mission. Matthew 28:16-20. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches On The Holy Spirit. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Matthew 12:15-37.
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches on The Holy Spirit. Sermon by Scotty Meiser. Matthew 3:13-17.
Sermon Series: What Jesus Teaches on The Body. Matthew 11:28-30. Sermon by Marjorie Mott.
Mark 12:18-27. "What Jesus Teaches on Marriage." Sermon by Ian Mulreaney. Scripture reading by Kat Groff.
John 4:1-26. What Jesus Teaches On Desire. Sermon by Marjorie Mott. Scripture reading by Marie Brophy.
Luke 16:19-31. What Jesus Teaches On Money. Scripture reading by Amanda Elliott. Sermon by Gary Alloway.
What Jesus Teaches on Money. Luke 18:18-30, the rich young ruler. Sermon by Ian Mulreaney.
Isaiah 40:1-11. Scripture reading by Gary Alloway. Sermon by Marjorie Mott. Happy Advent!
Jonah Chapter 3. Scripture reading by Scotty Meiser. Sermon by Susan Alloway. Musical excerpt of "Nineveh" by David Benjamin Blower.
Get a fun medieval history lesson with our favorite history nerd, Gary Alloway. Happy Halloween!
In preparation for this coming Sunday's sermon on Romans 8, rest and listen for God's voice through lectio divina prayer with Marjorie.
This Sunday was Story Sunday when we hear what God has been up to in the lives of the people in our church. Scripture says that we shall overcome evil by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony, and that is why stories matter. So, even though there was something weird going on with our mic, this week you will hear from Kat Groff, Trashon Dupree, and Karen Conti.
The book of Romans has been used over the centuries to cause division and hurt among Christians and non-Christians alike. Join us as we remember what Romans is REALLY about and see that "God is up to something, and it's bigger than [we] think." - Gary Alloway
Romans 1:1-17
As we conclude the Just Jesus series with the beginning of Lent, join Director of Spiritual Formation, Marjorie Mott to hear what Lent is and how it connects us with Christ.
Spend some time with Marjorie listening to scripture and resting in the presence of God.
Revelation 2-3. Scripture reading by James Richardson and Rachel Rogers. Sermon by Scotty Meiser.
This week, Pastor Gary Alloway began our much anticipated "The Book of Revelation" series. If you get nothing else from the next 9 weeks, know that Christ Wins!
Hear the latest stories of how God is at work in our midst. In this episode you'll hear from Susan Alloway, Paul Clements, and Gwen Rapp.
Think about your In, Out, Up goals for this fall. How are you connecting with others IN the church, with those OUTside the church, and UP with God? Don't feel like you need to add 6 new things to your to-do list. How can you go with the flow of pandemic time?
"Consider it pure joy when you face challenges of all kinds," says James. Sermon by Gary Alloway.
Even in the midst of a pandemic and racial turmoil, we can still have Story Sunday. This season's stories are from Amanda Elliott, Paul Clements, and Krista Richardson.