Bearing Burdens

Redemption Church - IL

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Bearing Burdens

July 21, 2024 • Robbey Smith • Acts 2:44–45, Galatians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 12:14, Matthew 16:24, Philippians 2:3–4

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This week, Pastor Robbey explains the difference between the Law of Christ and the Law of Moses. The sermon highlights how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws because humanity couldn't love perfectly. We are now called to follow the Law of Christ, which emphasizes loving God and our neighbors. The sermon also examined cultural emphasis on independence and how community and helping one another align with Christian values. Finally, the sermon included practical ways to support each other emotionally and physically within the church community.

Bear With One Another

August 11, 2024 • Robbey Smith • Ephesians 4:1–3

Rebuke One Another

August 4, 2024 • Robbey Smith • Matthew 7:1–5, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Matthew 18:15–17, 1 Timothy 5:20, Proverbs 27:5–6

Pastor Robbey's sermon "Rebuke One Another - Final" emphasizes the importance of lovingly rebuking one another for restoration and growth. He stresses the need to deal with our sins first before correcting others, using scripture as the basis for rebuke. The purpose of rebuke is restoration, not venting frustrations, and should be done with love and gentleness. Pastor Robbey outlines different types of sins that should be rebuked, encouraging prayer, self-reflection, and reliance on God's Word in the process.

Pray for One Another

July 28, 2024 • Robbey Smith • Acts 12:1–17

In this week's sermon, Pastor Robbey discussed the power of collective prayer as illustrated in Acts 12. He described how the early church prayed earnestly when Peter was imprisoned by Herod, emphasizing the importance of praying together as a community. The sermon touched on historical instances of persecution against Christians and highlighted the miraculous release of Peter by an angel, showcasing God's power in response to prayer. Pastor Robbey urged us to believe in the power of prayer and to rely on God's strength, encouraging us to make prayer a priority in our daily lives.