Redeemer Church - Sermons

Redeemer Church
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We are a gospel-centered, Bible-believing Christian church in Bellingham, WA, committed to helping people know and follow Jesus. As part of the Acts 29 network, we’re passionate about church planting and the mission of God in our city and beyond. We love the Bible and believe that hearing faithful, Bible-based preaching is one of the primary ways we grow in our understanding of who God is and how to live in response to Him.

  1. 5d ago

    Un-Babel

    Speaker: Dane Burgess Scripture: Acts 2:1-41 Episode Overview: At Pentecost, God poured out His Holy Spirit on the church and began gathering what sin had scattered. Walking through Acts 2:1–41, this message explores how the coming of the Holy Spirit reveals Jesus as both Lord and Messiah, fulfills God's redemptive plan, and calls people to repentance and faith. From the reversal of Babel to Peter's proclamation of the gospel, we see how God brings people from every nation, language, and background into His family through Christ. The same Spirit who empowered the early church continues to draw hearts to Jesus, turning people away from self-rule and into joyful submission to the King who gave His life for their salvation. Key Highlights: • The connection between Babel and Pentecost, and how God gathers what sin scatters. • The significance of the Holy Spirit's arrival and what it reveals about God's kingdom. • Peter's explanation of Pentecost through Scripture and the fulfillment of God's promises. • Why Jesus' death, resurrection, and exaltation stand at the center of the gospel message. • What it means to be "cut to the heart" by the truth of Christ. • The biblical call to repentance, baptism, and faith in Jesus. • The promise of the Holy Spirit for all who belong to Christ. • How Acts 2 points believers toward a life centered on Jesus rather than self. Call to Action: Consider what stands at the center of your life. Where have you been carrying burdens, seeking control, or relying on yourself instead of Christ? Ask God to reveal areas that need repentance and surrender. Trust the One who holds all things together, and take a step of obedience toward Him this week—whether through prayer, reconciliation, baptism, sharing the gospel, or simply placing your confidence once again in His grace and lordship. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    36 min

  2. May 24

    Soul Fattening

    Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Episode Overview: Matthew 6:16-18 reveals that true fasting is not about drawing attention to ourselves, but about seeking the Father in humility and sincerity. This message explores the difference between outward religious performance and genuine devotion that flows from a heart fully surrendered to God. Through Jesus’ teaching, believers are challenged to examine their motives, pursue spiritual discipline with integrity, and trust that the Father sees what is done in secret. Key Highlights: • Why Jesus warns against practicing spiritual disciplines for public recognition • The connection between fasting, humility, and wholehearted dependence on God • How hidden faithfulness matters more than outward appearance • What it means to seek the Father’s reward instead of human approval • Practical encouragement for cultivating private devotion in everyday life Call to Action: Take time this week to intentionally step away from distraction and seek God in private. Whether through fasting, prayer, or quiet reflection, ask the Lord to shape your heart so that your devotion flows from sincerity rather than appearance. Let your relationship with Him become the foundation for how you live, serve, and love others. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    43 min

  3. May 17

    Forgiven People Forgive People

    Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13 Episode Overview: In a world shaped by outrage, revenge, and broken relationships, Jesus calls His people to a radically different way of living. Drawing from Matthew 6:14–15, this message explores why forgiveness matters, what forgiveness truly is, and how believers can extend grace even when the wounds run deep. Through the words of Jesus and the power of the Gospel, we see that forgiveness is not pretending sin never happened, nor is it denying justice. It is choosing to absorb the debt rather than demanding repayment. This sermon confronts the bitterness and isolation unforgiveness creates while pointing listeners to the mercy they themselves have received in Christ. Forgiven people forgive people. Key Highlights: • Why forgiveness is evidence of a transformed heart • How forgiveness shines as a witness in a culture driven by revenge • What forgiveness is — and what it is not • Why forgiving does not eliminate wisdom, boundaries, or accountability • How bitterness and unresolved anger quietly shape our lives • The connection between the forgiveness we receive from Christ and the forgiveness we extend to others • Practical encouragement for walking through the difficult process of forgiveness Call to Action: Take an honest look at any bitterness, resentment, or unpaid debts you may still be carrying toward others. Bring those wounds before Jesus and remember the mercy you have received through the cross. Ask God for the strength to forgive, even when it feels costly, and take one tangible step toward extending grace this week — whether through prayer, reconciliation, releasing resentment, or refusing to rehearse the offense again. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    41 min

  4. May 11

    Fifty-Seven Words That Change The World

    Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13 Episode Overview: Prayer is far more than a religious routine or a polished performance. In Matthew 6:7–13, Jesus teaches His disciples to come to God as deeply loved children approaching a gracious Father. This message walks through the Lord’s Prayer and shows how these fifty-seven words reshape the way we think about God, ourselves, and the world around us. From daily needs to eternal priorities, Jesus gives a prayer that spans every part of life and invites believers into deeper trust, dependence, and communion with the Father in heaven. Key Highlights: • Why Jesus begins prayer with the Fatherhood of God • How the gospel gives believers confidence and freedom in prayer • What the Lord’s Prayer reveals about the heart and priorities of God • How the six petitions of the Lord’s Prayer cover every dimension of life • Why prayer is not about impressive words but trusting relationship • The connection between God’s greatness, goodness, and our confidence in prayer • How the Lord’s Prayer keeps believers spiritually grounded and rightly centered • Encouragement to bring every burden, need, fear, and hope to the Father Call to Action: Take time this week to slow down and pray the Lord’s Prayer thoughtfully and intentionally. Let each petition shape your concerns, reorient your priorities, and deepen your trust in the Father who knows your needs before you ask. Bring both the ordinary and overwhelming parts of life to Him, trusting that He is both willing to hear and fully able to help. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    42 min

  5. May 6

    The Right Things for The Best Reason

    Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18 Episode Overview: Jesus warns that it’s possible to do all the right things for all the wrong reasons. In Matthew 6:1–18, He confronts the subtle temptation to seek the approval of people instead of the reward that comes from the Father who sees in secret. Giving, praying, and fasting are not rejected—they are expected. But Christ calls His people to practice righteousness with hearts shaped by humility, sincerity, and a desire for God’s glory rather than human praise. This message explores the danger of performative faith, the emptiness of temporary applause, and the joy of living before the audience of One. Through the gospel, believers are not only forgiven for mixed motives, but transformed to pursue the right things in the right way for the best reward. Key Highlights: • Why Jesus says “when” you give, pray, and fast—not “if” • The difference between practicing righteousness and performing righteousness • How hypocrisy can exist even when outward actions are good • The danger of craving recognition from people instead of approval from God • What it means to live before the Father “who sees in secret” • Why earthly praise is a shallow reward compared to eternal joy in God • How the gospel reshapes our motives rather than merely our behavior • The connection between secret devotion and genuine spiritual growth • Practical ways to examine subtle forms of self-glory in everyday faithfulness Call to Action: Take time this week to examine not only what you do for God, but why you do it. Practice hidden faithfulness where no recognition is possible. Pray without needing to be noticed. Give without seeking credit. Serve without rehearsing how others might perceive you. Ask the Lord to refine your motives and deepen your desire for His approval above every other voice. Live with confidence that your Father sees what others never will—and that His reward is far better than temporary applause. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    47 min

  6. Apr 27

    Undragoned

    Speaker: Rob Berreth Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 Episode Overview: What happens when Jesus calls us beyond fairness into something far more demanding—and far more beautiful? This message explores the radical shift from retaliation to generosity, from self-protection to self-giving love. At the heart of it is a deeper transformation: not behavior modification, but a changed heart. As Jesus presses into insult, injustice, and opposition, He reveals both our inability to live this way on our own and the power of God to remake us from the inside out. What seems impossible becomes possible as we are reshaped by grace and learn to reflect the character of our Father. Key Highlights: • Why “eye for an eye” was good—and why Jesus calls us beyond it • The difference between fairness and gospel-shaped generosity • How non-retaliation is not weakness, but strength under control • What it really means to love your enemies (and why it feels impossible) • The connection between being “born again” and living out Jesus’ commands • How Jesus perfectly embodied this teaching—and empowers us to follow Him • The promise behind the command: growth now, perfection to come Call to Action: Consider where you’re holding tightly to what’s “fair”—whether in relationships, conflicts, or quiet resentment. Ask God to help you release the need to even the score and instead respond with unexpected grace. Take one concrete step this week: refuse retaliation, offer kindness where it isn’t earned, or pray sincerely for someone who has wronged you. Not because they deserve it, but because you’ve been shown that same kind of love. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    45 min

  7. Apr 19

    The Mind of Christ

    Speaker: Luke Brandon Scripture: John 17:1–5 Episode Overview: Jesus lifts His eyes to the Father and reveals a heart fully aligned with God’s will—marked by patient waiting, unwavering obedience, and deep delight in the purpose of salvation. As Christ approaches the cross, His prayer shows that eternal life is not merely a future promise, but a present reality: knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent. This passage draws us into the priorities of Christ Himself and calls us to trust God’s timing, submit to His will, and anchor our lives in knowing Him. Key Highlights: • Jesus demonstrates perfect trust in the Father’s timing, showing that waiting is never wasted. • True glory is revealed through humble obedience, ultimately displayed in the cross. • Eternal life is defined by a personal, relational knowledge of God—not just information about Him. • God’s purposes in salvation are rooted in His desire to bring people into fellowship with Himself. • The mind of Christ reshapes how we understand purpose, identity, and faithfulness in everyday life. Call to Action: Consider where you may be resisting God’s timing or direction, and bring those areas before Him in prayer. Ask for grace to trust His plan, strength to obey even when it’s difficult, and a deeper desire to know Him personally in the midst of your daily life. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    31 min

  8. Apr 13

    Don't Camp at the Signpost

    Speaker: Dane Burgess Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4 Episode Overview: What does it mean to truly know and experience the life God offers—not as an abstract idea, but as something real, tangible, and shared? This message walks through 1 John 1:1–4, where the apostle points to what was seen, heard, and touched in Jesus Christ. The focus is on the reality of the “Word of Life,” the invitation into fellowship with God and His people, and the kind of joy that flows from a life rooted in that truth. Rather than settling for secondhand knowledge or distant belief, this passage calls us into a lived, relational experience that transforms how we speak, connect, and live. Key Highlights: • The gospel is grounded in real, historical experience—something witnessed, not imagined • Knowing Christ is not merely intellectual; it is relational and shared • True fellowship flows both vertically (with God) and horizontally (with others) • Joy is not manufactured—it is the natural result of abiding in what is true • A life changed by Christ cannot help but speak about Him Call to Action: Consider where your faith has become distant, routine, or purely informational. Take a step toward deeper fellowship—spend intentional time with God in His Word, and pursue honest, Christ-centered connection with others. Let what you’ve truly experienced shape what you talk about, how you live, and who you invite into that same life. Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

    44 min
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We are a gospel-centered, Bible-believing Christian church in Bellingham, WA, committed to helping people know and follow Jesus. As part of the Acts 29 network, we’re passionate about church planting and the mission of God in our city and beyond. We love the Bible and believe that hearing faithful, Bible-based preaching is one of the primary ways we grow in our understanding of who God is and how to live in response to Him.

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