What is Love? – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Love (agape) – Unlike English, Greek has several different words for love and the word used throughout 1 Corinthians 13 is agape. This word for love is distinct from romantic love (eros) or friendship love (philia). Agape love has its source in God (1 Jn 3:16, 4:7-8). Tongues, prophetic powers, and…
Read MoreBefore the Face of God – Acts 9:1-19: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Letters from the high priest – Paul asks for letters from the high priest in an apparent attempt to establish his authority to arrest Christians outside of Jerusalem. The Way – A term used to describe Christians in the 1st century; Luke uses similar terms such as the way of salvation…
Read MoreThe Gospel Confronts and Comforts – Acts 8:9-40: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Simon the Magician – A man living in Samaria who had gained great recognition for the magic he performed; magicians in the 1st century operated most commonly by illusion, but the NT also suggests that Satan can empower people to perform false magic that distracts from Jesus (Mt 24:24; 1 Thes…
Read MoreCity Conversation Video | Being Human in an Inhuman World with Dr. Alan Noble
We had a great first City Conversations event. We hope these events create space for people to come together and talk about the important things that concern us all. We hope this is a place where believers, seekers, doubters, and skeptics engage in conversations about how to live a deep, meaningful life. When thoughtful people…
Read MoreA Surprising Way to Advance – Acts 8:1-8: Reflection Guide
Reflection Guide Key Terms Saul (Paul) – Saul, who later goes by Paul, was first mentioned in the book of Acts to end chapter 7 as overseeing Stephen’s execution, and is now responsible for ravaging the church and imprisoning many men and women (v. 3). Paul later goes on to become a Christian, help spread…
Read More2023 Men’s Retreat | March 3-4
Men! We are excited to be hosting our annual Redemption Men’s retreat at Oakridge Camps in Anadarko OK, on March 3-4th. We understand that most men find it hard to set aside time for rest and renewal, so our aim for this retreat is to carve out space for just that. The retreat will begin…
Read MoreEquip Night Video | Parenting: Discipling Your Kids
A practical parenting discussion that lays a framework for parenting marked by the grace of God. Audra Swindell is a parent of two with a degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the Minister of Equipping and Women at Redemption Church. Nan Lawrence is a parent of four, with a master’s degree in counseling from…
Read More2023 Yearly Discipleship Plan
Redemption Church exists to make authentic disciples of Jesus who live for the glory of God and the good of our world. Everything we do, from our worship gathering to small groups to student ministry, is about Christ! We believe that following Jesus is the single most important decision a person can make and that…
Read MoreChristmas Day Reflection Guide
We’ve put together a reflection guide you can use to reflect on the birth of Christ on Christmas morning. We hope this guide will help you focus your heart and mind on Jesus this Christmas. You can download both a print version and a phone version below: Phone Version Print Version
Read MoreAdvent Week Four Reflection Guide
Each week during Advent, we will be releasing a weekly reflection guide to help you and your family prepare your hearts for Christmas. The theme for this final week of Advent is peace. This week’s guide considers how the fourth title given to the promised Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, Prince of Peace, means that as Christians we…
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