Message: “Born From Above” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” This week, we encounter Jesus’ famous statement, “You must be born again.” Throughout history, people have sought new spirituality through an emotional experience, intellectual shift, religious involvement, striving for moral improvement, or embrace of a particular culture. But Jesus prescribes a far greater transformation. Join us as we learn to appreciate the total transformation of being born from above.
Read MoreMessage: “A Welcome Disruption” from Chace Ifland
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” Are you hungry for a real spiritual life that goes deeper than the surface? Join us Sunday as we explore the curious story of Jesus cleansing the temple, which shows us where to find this kind of life and a potentially unexpected aspect of this life: disruption.
Read MoreMessage: “Overcoming a Joy-Shortage” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” Where do you turn when you experience disappointment and scarcity of joy? This week, we see Jesus’ first miraculous sign where he turns water into wine at a wedding celebration. In this sign, we catch a glorious glimpse of what Jesus is all about: JOY!
Read MoreMessage: “What It Means to Follow Jesus” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” Jesus said, “Follow me.” This is one of the foundational statements for the Christian life. On the one hand, it’s simple enough for a child to understand in a game of Follow the Leader. But at the same time, the call is big enough to reorient our entire lives. Join us this Sunday, as we discover what it means to become a follower of Jesus.
Read MoreMessage: “Make Way for a New Day” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” Have you ever wanted a new day so badly you couldn’t wait? If it’s important enough, you drop everything and get ready for it’s arrival. This week, we see how John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, prepares the way for Jesus’ arrival. In his example, we see how the gospel both elevates us and humbles us, as we orient our lives around Jesus.
Read MoreMessage: “The Most Marvelous Thing You Will Ever See” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” If you needed one absolutely critical bit of information to unlock the rest of the story John is writing, it is found in John 1:14-18. Some have called these verses the pinnacle of human thought. For God so loved the world that he moved into the neighborhood and introduced himself to us. Nothing in our lives or in all human history is more glorious than this.
Read MoreMessage: “A Reasonable and Transformative Faith” from Chace Ifland
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” John opens his gospel with a bold claim: Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. It’s a claim that most people find farfetched or unimportant. But John knows this is the case. Join us Sunday as we see how John addresses those tensions and invites us to examine his claim and test out the relevance of the story for ourselves.
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Read MoreMessage: “Life and Light for Restless Hearts” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Gospel of John.” If you need guidance for the most probing, important decisions in your life, where do you turn? From the very first lines, John announces that Jesus is the most trustworthy guide for humanity–both intellectually and experientially. In this series, we will work our way through the theological riches of the Gospel according to John, who is said to be Jesus’ closest and most trusted friend. Who better to tell us how to experience spiritual vitality and meaningful life through belief in the person, work, and teaching of Jesus?
Download this week’s reflection guide at redemptionokc.com/resources.
Read MoreMessage: “Gospel Expansion” from Chace Ifland
A message from the series “The Redemption Life: How the Gospel Shapes Us.” Throughout this series, we’ve seen that an encounter with God’s grace shapes our lives, and, in turn, shapes our community. But it doesn’t stop there. Join us Sunday, as we wrap up our series exploring how a personal encounter with God’s grace shapes how we interact with the hurting, the downcast, and those who don’t know God’s grace in Jesus for themselves.
Read MoreMessage: “Gospel Formation” from Jeff Lawrence
A message from the series “The Redemption Life: How the Gospel Shapes Us.” Each of us is on a journey. All day, every day we’re being formed unto someone or something whether we like it or not. This means that being formed towards deep life in Christ will take intentionality. Join us this week, as we lean into how God desires to grow, form, and equip you for all of life.
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