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Redeemer City Church
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Redeemer City Church is a gospel-centered, mission-driven, culturally-engaging church planted in the heart of Knoxville for the joy of Knoxville. Gathering Every Sunday at 10:00AM 828 Tulip Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918

  1. 4D AGO

    Between Two Worlds - Luke 6:20-26

    Comfort feels like the clearest proof that life is going right, but Luke 6 refuses to let us keep that definition. We walk through Jesus’ blessings and woes and feel the tension immediately: the kingdom of God calls “blessed” what the world tries to avoid, and it warns us about the very things we often chase. If you have ever assumed God must be pleased because life is easy, or feared you must be failing because life is hard, this message resets the scoreboard. Send us Fan Mail

    34 min

  2. MAR 16

    Lord Of The Sabbath - Luke 6:1-11

    If you have ever felt like faith is just another way to measure yourself, Luke 6 cuts straight through that pressure. Pastor Spencer's message begins with an honest look at how many people define Christianity as moral effort and rule keeping, then we see Jesus do something surprising: he takes his sharpest shots from the most religious people in the room. The tension is not really about a calendar day. It is about who has the authority to say what pleases God, and whether God’s commands are meant to crush us or restore us. As this message walk through two Sabbath scenes in Luke 6, we learn that Jesus’ invitation is not “try harder” but “come to me.”  Send a text

    34 min

  3. MAR 10

    He Came for the Undeserving - Luke 5:27-32

    What if the moment that changed your life wasn’t a moral upgrade, but a mercy encounter? We walk through Luke 5:27–32 and watch Jesus lock eyes with Levi the tax collector, a man everyone labeled unpatriotic, untrustworthy, and unclean—and then invite him to follow. Levi rises, leaves the booth, and throws a feast where outcasts meet the only One who can make the unclean clean. Along the way, we tackle why the law exposes our need, why works can’t justify us, and why grace lands only on hearts that admit they’re undeserving. Expect a call to action that is both tender and urgent: come to the One who came for you, and then set a table like Levi did so others can meet Him. We talk practical evangelism, everyday invitations, and the hope that no sin is greater than God’s grace.  Send us Fan Mail

    34 min

  4. MAR 2

    Whatever It Takes - Luke 5:17-26

    A packed room, a blocked door, and four friends who won’t take no for an answer—then a shaft of daylight as the roof opens. Pastor Trent leads us through Luke 5 and we watch love improvise a path to Jesus, revealing a surprising order of priorities: forgiveness first, healing second. The moment the man is lowered, Jesus speaks to the deepest need—“Your sins are forgiven”—and then proves his authority with a command that electrifies the room: “Rise, pick up your bed, and walk.” This message explores why bringing people to Jesus is our greatest calling and what it looks like when a church actually lives that out.  Send us Fan Mail

    37 min

  5. FEB 23

    Living Dead No More - Luke 5:12-16

    A man “full of leprosy” breaks every boundary to reach Jesus, and the crowd scatters—until a single touch rewrites his future. We walk through Luke 5:12–16 to explore the brutal reality of leprosy in the ancient world, why it isolated people physically, socially, and spiritually, and how one desperate plea—“Lord, if you will, you can make me clean”—reveals the shape of saving faith. The moment Jesus stretches out his hand, purity moves outward and uncleanness retreats, offering not only relief from disease but restoration to community and worship. Together we unpack a core theological thread: the law diagnoses, priests declare, but only the Lord delivers. Drawing from Romans and Galatians, we trace how the law exposes guilt while Jesus fulfills its righteous requirement, justifying us by faith. We also tackle a question many ask: if miracles weren’t his main mission, why did Jesus perform them? The answer comes in two words—proof and preview. Miracles prove the identity of the King and preview the world to come, giving a living snapshot of God’s kingdom where the effects of the fall are undone. Along the way, we look at Jesus’ priorities—sending the healed man to the priest, yet withdrawing to pray—showing how communion with the Father and proclamation shape everything. Send us Fan Mail

    36 min

  6. FEB 16

    The Call to Come and Go - Luke 5:1-11

    A crowd gathered for a spectacle, but the miracle on the Sea of Galilee wasn’t the full story—it was the setup. When Jesus steps into Simon Peter’s boat and tells a tired professional to try again, daylight fills with fish, nets tear, and boats sink. Then comes the deeper rupture: Peter drops to his knees, confesses his sin, and hears the most freeing words possible—“Do not be afraid.” From there, everything changes. The call is not to watch from the shoreline but to be reassigned: forsake your old way, follow closely, and fish for people. We walk through Luke 5:1–11 with fresh eyes, tracing how authority, grace, and mission fit together. Jesus confronts our social-media version of “follow,” where we keep a safe distance and curate comfort. He shows that true discipleship is allegiance—trusting his word over our expertise and obeying when the timing looks wrong. We explore the cultural backdrop of fishermen and rabbis, why Jesus chooses ordinary workers, and how the miraculous catch foreshadows the multitudes who will believe as the gospel spreads in Acts. The same authority that gathered fish still gathers hearts. Send us Fan Mail

    38 min

  7. FEB 9

    Even Demons Know - Luke 4:31-41

    What if the battle between good and evil doesn’t drag on forever? We walk through Luke 4:31–41 to witness Jesus speak with a kind of authority that ends arguments, empties threats, and restores what’s broken. In a single day He silences an unclean spirit in the synagogue and rebukes a fever at Simon’s house, and the ripple effect is unmistakable: darkness yields, bodies are healed, hope rises. No fanfare, no stalemate—just a clear display that the final word is His. Send us Fan Mail

    39 min

  8. JAN 19

    Why Jesus Faced Temptation And What It Means For Us - Luke 4:1-13

    A silent wilderness. An empty stomach. A question of identity. Our walk through Luke 4 isn’t about trivia or moralism; it’s about how Jesus stands where Israel—and we—so often fall. Fresh from His baptism and the Father’s approval, the Son is led by the Spirit into testing, not away from it. There, the devil aims at hunger, ambition, and spiritual pride. Each time, Jesus answers with Deuteronomy, tying His obedience to Israel’s story and revealing Himself as the faithful Son who trusts the Father’s word when appetite, power, and spectacle beckon. We unpack three crucial temptations. First, the pull of immediate desire over intimate devotion: turning stones to bread would have traded communion for convenience. This frames modern discipleship in honest terms—fasting versus scrolling, presence over distraction, joy grounded in God rather than quick fixes. Second, the offer of a crown without a cross: authority divorced from atonement would have abandoned people for power. We explore how Jesus’ mission prioritizes redemption over status and how our own shortcuts—platform over character, acclaim over service—erode the very calling we claim to pursue. Third, the lure of presumption dressed in Scripture: from the temple’s height, Satan quotes Psalm 91 to sanction a reckless leap. We show how context guards us from misusing promises, how faith submits while presumption coerces, and why obedience is the only secure path through testing. This message blends theology and practice: Jesus as the true Israel, tempted as we are yet without sin; the role of Deuteronomy in spiritual warfare; fasting as recalibrated desire; worship as loyalty in a world of shortcuts; and the disciplined reading of Scripture to resist subtle lies. The takeaway is both humbling and hopeful: the Son’s perfect “yes” becomes our righteousness, and His pattern becomes our path. If this resonates, share it with a friend who’s battling distraction, chasing hollow crowns, or wrestling with verses in isolation.  Send us Fan Mail

    46 min
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Redeemer City Church is a gospel-centered, mission-driven, culturally-engaging church planted in the heart of Knoxville for the joy of Knoxville. Gathering Every Sunday at 10:00AM 828 Tulip Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918

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    Redeemer City Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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