Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Two Kinds of Power

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Esther 1:1 - 2:18

Sermon Points:

 

1. The Grandiose Power of King Ahasuerus

2. The Under-stated Power of our God

Primary Claim: God’s power may not seem grandiose, but it is great nonetheless.

Application Questions

Two questions about power:

 

1. Do we believe that God is still powerful?
2. Will we rely on His power, or another kind?

God’s Will for You in Suffering

Preacher: Craig Legel

Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Sermon Points:

1. Don't be surprised or fearful OF IT.
2. Rejoice with Jesus IN IT.
3. Do good while trusting & glorifying God THROUGH IT.

Much More: The Benefits of Justification

Preacher: Mike Bullmore

Passage: Romans 5:1-11

Sermon Points:

1. We have peace with God.
2. We have access to Grace.
3. We have Hope.
4. We have Joy in suffering.
5. Assurance of absolute safety on judgement day.
6. We rejoice in God.

Application Points:

1. Treasure this Gospel.
2. Express your Gratitude to God, express your Joy.

No Perfect People Allowed

Preacher: Kirk Miller (CrossWay Milwaukee)

Passage: Mark 2:13-17

Primary Claim: Jesus has come, not for those who think they are well, but for those who know they are sick with sin.

Apocalyptic Proportions

Preacher: Mike Matheson (Grace Church)

Passage: Daniel 7:1-28

Primary Claim: The nations rage, Jesus rules, and his people will reign with him.

Sermon Points:

1. The Nations Rage - The Vision of Four Beasts (vs 1-8)
    
    
2. Jesus Rules - The Son of Man before the Ancient of Days (vs 9-14)
    
    
3. His People Will Reign With Him - The Saints of the Most High (vs 15-28)

Contentment Below

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 4:10-23

Primary Claim: It is God above who provides all we need for contentment below.

Sermon Points: 

1. When we’re blessed with abundance & plenty:

   • Let’s be truly thankful for the gifts we receive “below.”
2. When we’re faced with hunger & need:
   
   • Let’s find true contentment in the strength of God above.

Peace From Above

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 4:2-9

Claim: The heavenly King Jesus wants to help us through earthly conflict.

Sermon Point: The peace we need: The Peace of God in heaven.

Application Points:

We pursue this peace from above by:

1. By rejoicing in the Lord always
2. By relating to one another reasonably
3. By bringing our anxiety to God
4. By dwelling on what is good
5. By practicing the way of the Gospel

The Upward Mindset

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 3:12 - 4:1

Claim: We need a heavenly mindset to press on through our earthly trials.

Sermon Points:

Those with a resurrection mindset:

1. Keep their eyes on the resurrection-minded.
2. See earthly suffering as a heavenly friend.
3. Are longing and waiting for resurrected life.

Application Questions:

1. Who are you "watching" and trying to imitate?
2. How do you tend to think about suffering for Christ?
3. How often do you reflect on the life to come?

The Source of our Heavenly Joy

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon Points: 

1. Worthless Confidence:
   • In our bodily religious lives, down here .
2. Priceless Confidence:

   • In the righteous King of heaven, up there.

Primary Claim: Nothing can sustain our joy quite like knowing King Jesus.

Application Points:

Knowing Jesus is far more valuable than:

1. Being an Insider
2. Keeping the Law
3. Religious Zeal

Leaders Worth Lifting Up

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 2:19-30

Primary Claim: We are called to lift up leaders who have been made low, like King Jesus.

Takeaways:

1. How to spot humble leaders:
   • They seek Christ's interests, not their own.
   • Their worth is proven over time.
2. Why we should honor humble leaders:
   • There aren't many of them.
   • They are worth trusting.