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God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us as we are. Join John Rallison for sermons and more that are grounded in God's grace and lead you into righteousness, peace, and joy — the hallmarks of the kingdom of God.

  1. 2D AGO

    Palm Sunday: Do You Trust Jesus to Answer His Way?

    Palm Sunday begins with a crowd crying out “Hosanna”—“save us”—as Jesus enters Jerusalem. They know what they want: deliverance from Rome. But Jesus comes to confront a deeper enemy, one they cannot see. In this message, we explore how Jesus intentionally fulfills prophecy, what kind of King He truly is, and why His answer to our prayers often looks different than what we expect. The same tension the crowd faced then still shows up in our lives today. Do we trust Jesus enough to answer our cry His way?

    17 min

  2. MAR 24

    You Don’t Have to Hide | Temptation, Shame, and the Lord’s Prayer

    Temptation isn’t just something out there. Temptation is only tempting because it resonates with something already inside us. That can be a hard truth to face. But the good news is this: in Jesus, you don’t have to hide. In this message on the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4)—especially the petition, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13)—we explore how temptation really works, why it feels so personal, and what it reveals about us. More importantly, we see how Jesus meets us in that reality. He doesn’t call us to pretend or perform. He calls us to honesty—and He stands for us where we fall. This sermon concludes the series The Lord’s Prayer as Re-Formation, where we discover that this prayer doesn’t just teach us what to say—it reshapes who we are. As we pray it with awareness, it exposes where we hide, reveals where we don’t trust, and brings us back again and again to the Father who loves us and delivers us in Jesus Christ. You don’t have to hide. This message speaks to anyone wrestling with temptation, shame, and the desire for real spiritual freedom through the grace of Jesus Christ. Stay Connected:  • Receive weekly sermon summaries by email:https://mailchi.mp/92230176913c/redeemer-email-signup-landing-page  • Read more reflections on Substack:https://johnrallison.substack.com/ • Watch more sermons on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ozqxlON8mRFDt6Y0-nfb4qm5sjnQynm • Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/40R6TAOIWGgjqOz8fVibMd?si=b9fba79c1eac491b Pastor John RallisonRedeemer Lutheran Church | Salem, Oregonhttps://www.RedeemerSalem.org

    20 min

  3. MAR 17

    Forgive As You’ve Been Forgiven | The Lord’s Prayer

    The petition in the Lord’s Prayer, “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us,” can sound like God’s forgiveness depends on ours. But Jesus shows us something deeper. In this message, we explore how forgiveness actually works in the kingdom of God. Not as something we earn, but as something that grows out of the mercy we have already received. When we hold onto resentment, we carry a weight that was never meant to be ours. But when we begin to release the ledger we keep on others, we step into a deeper freedom. This message includes a reflection on the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18) and an invitation to live without keeping score. ---------------------------------- Part of the series: The Lord’s Prayer as Re-Formation ---------------------------------- Follow Pastor John Rallison:  • YouTube(Video Sermons): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ozqxlON8mRFDt6Y0-nfb4qm5sjnQynm   • Podcast onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40R6TAOIWGgjqOz8fVibMd?si=b9fba79c1eac491b   • Email SermonSummaries: https://mailchi.mp/92230176913c/redeemer-email-signup-landing-page   • Substack: https://johnrallison.substack.com/   Pastor John RallisonRedeemer Lutheran Church | Salem, Oregonhttps://www.RedeemerSalem.org

    25 min

  4. MAR 10

    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)

    Jesus teaches us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.”But what does that really mean? In this message from Matthew 6:11, we explore how this petition of the Lord’s Prayer reshapes our relationship with God. The word give reminds us that life is received from the Father, and the word daily calls us back from anxiety about the future to trust God for today. Part of the series The Lord’s Prayer as Re-Formation. Speaker: John RallisonRedeemer Lutheran Church – Salem, Oregon Lord’s PrayerMatthew 6:11daily breadChristian sermontrust GodBible teachingLent sermonanxiety and faithJesus teaching on prayer

    24 min

  5. MAR 3

    Your Will Be Done: The Courage to Trust God’s Will | Lord’s Prayer Series

    In this message from a Lenten series on the Lord’s Prayer, Pastor John Rallison explores what Jesus means when He teaches us to pray, “Your will be done.” If God is truly Father, praying for His will isn’t surrender to a tyrant — it’s trust. And trust takes courage. We often wonder what God’s will will cost us. We fear losing control. But when Jesus describes heaven, He speaks of wedding banquets, joy, mercy, and welcome. What if “Your will be done” is not about crushing obedience, but about entering into the life and joy of the Kingdom? In this sermon, we reflect on:• What God’s will looks like “in heaven”• Why repentance means a change of mind• What Jonah reveals about our resistance• Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane• The courage it takes to pray honestly ---------------------------------------------------- FollowPastor John Rallison:   • YouTube (Video Sermons): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ozqxlON8mRFDt6Y0-nfb4qm5sjnQynm   • Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40R6TAOIWGgjqOz8fVibMd?si=b9fba79c1eac491b   • Email Sermon Summaries: https://mailchi.mp/92230176913c/redeemer-email-signup-landing-page   • Substack: https://johnrallison.substack.com/   Pastor John RallisonRedeemer Lutheran Church | Salem, Oregonhttps://www.RedeemerSalem.org

    24 min

  6. FEB 24

    Who Are You to God? Why Jesus Begins the Lord’s Prayer with “Father” (Matthew 6:9)

    When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, He gave them a direct answer. The very first word matters: “Father.” In this message from Matthew 6:9, we explore what it means to pray “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” Before daily bread, before forgiveness, before protection, Jesus grounds prayer in identity and relationship. If God is Father, then we are children — and that reshapes how we pray, how we carry responsibility, and how we understand our place in the world. This sermon examines: • Why the disciples believed prayer must be taught• The significance of “Father” in the original Greek• How this word corrects both pride and shame• What “in heaven” means for anxiety and control• How “hallowed be your name” shapes the way we live This message begins a Lenten series walking slowly through the Lord’s Prayer, allowing Jesus’ words to form us as we pray them. Scripture: Matthew 6:9Series: The Lord’s Prayer as Re-Formation Keywords Lord’s PrayerOur Father in heavenMatthew 6:9Teach us to prayChristian prayerMeaning of Our FatherHallowed be your nameGod as FatherLenten sermonLutheran teachingBiblical prayerPrayer formationChristian identitySermon on the Lord’s Prayer

    17 min

  7. FEB 19

    Jesus: More Powerful Than You Think — and Kinder Too | Matthew 17:1–9 | The Transfiguration

    Matthew 17:1–9 records the Transfiguration of Jesus — a moment when His glory is revealed on the mountain before Peter, James, and John. But the scene does not end in dazzling light. It ends with a touch and the words, “Do not be afraid.” In this message, we reflect on who Jesus truly is: Lord in glory and near in mercy. More powerful than we think — and kinder too. JesusTransfigurationMatthew 17Matthew 17:1-9Who is JesusChristian sermonBible teachingRevealing the Real JesusGlory of JesusJesus’ kindnessJesus’ powerMoses and ElijahListen to HimDo not be afraidLutheran sermonLCMS sermonChristian theologyGospel messageSermon on the Transfiguration

    20 min

  8. FEB 10

    Who Is This Man? Jesus’ Uses Power Without Urgency (Mark 5:21–43)

    In this sermon from Mark 5:21–43, we watch Jesus in action rather than listening to his teaching. As Jesus responds to Jairus, stops for a suffering woman in the crowd, and speaks life in the presence of death, we begin to notice something unsettling and beautiful about him.Jesus never rushes.He is not interested in spectacle.And yet his authority over sickness, fear, and death is unmistakable.This message explores how Jesus uses power not to dominate, but to serve. His calm authority, gentle presence, and effortless command over life itself leave us asking the same question the disciples once asked: Who is this man?This sermon is part of the series Revealing the Real Jesus, and serves as a bridge toward the Transfiguration, where the question raised here will finally be answered.Scripture: Mark 5:21–43Theme: Power in ServiceKeywords / TagsUse these as YouTube tags and Spotify episode keywords:Jesus miraclesMark 5 sermonJairus daughterWoman with issue of bloodJesus power and authorityWho is this man JesusJesus calm authorityJesus healsJesus raises the deadPower in service sermonChristian sermonLutheran sermonJesus compassionJesus authority over deathRevealing the Real Jesus

    25 min
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God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us as we are. Join John Rallison for sermons and more that are grounded in God's grace and lead you into righteousness, peace, and joy — the hallmarks of the kingdom of God.

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  • Creator
    John Rallison
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
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    Clean
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    © John Rallison
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    Grace Transformation