Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Christ in All, Christ in Us

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto 

Passage: Colossians 1:24 - 2:5 

Big Idea: God is reconciling all things in Christ, by maturing us in Christ. 

Sermon Points: 

1. Why Paul Joyfully Suffered

   • So that Jesus can present the entire Church mature in him

2. Why Paul’s Suffering Should Encourage us

   • We are part of this Church that Jesus in maturing in himself

Application Points:

How does God mature us in Christ?

1. By the proclamation of Christ’s message

2. By our life together in Christ’s body

3. By keeping us from “plausible messages” that delude our faith in Christ

 

What Christ Deserves

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Colossians 1:15-23

Big Idea: This Jesus always deserves all of our hope.

Sermon Points: 

1. This Jesus is the greatest possible hope.
2. He only redeems those who keep hoping in Him.

Application Points: 

1. Our view of Jesus may be far too small.
2. Our view of everything else may be far too big.

Continuing To Flourish

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto 

Passage: Colssians 1:9-14 

Big Idea: All of our spiritual flourishing depends on God. 

Sermon Points: 

If we want to continue flourishing we need... 

1. To know God's Will 
2. To walk in God's Power 
3. To give thank for God's Son 

Application Points: 

1. We do not have what it takes to flourish. 
2. The Father has given us His beloved Son. 
3. We should be very thankful family members. 

Remembering Our Heavenly Hope

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Colossians 1:1-8

Sermon Points:

1. Paul Rejoices
2. Paul Reminds

Big Idea: We can easily drift from the hope of the Gospel.

Application Points:

1. Our hope is laid up for us in Heaven.
2. This hope has bound us together in love.
3. It is easy to forget these things.

Brother, Please Receive our Brother

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philemon 1:8-25

Big Question: What if we don't feel like receiving a "lesser" Christian as our brother?

Sermon Points:

1. A very awkward "opportunity" - I am sending your servant back to you!
2. A very personal "request" - Receive him as you would receive me.
3. A very loaded "farewell" = Thank so much, brother! See you soon.

Big Idea: Our hearts need to be changed.

Application Points:

Three reasons for us to change our hearts.

1. We are required to love them as brothers and sisters.
2. Because the are far from "useless".
3. Our brothers and sisters are expecting us to.

Brother, I Pray Your Love Would Work

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philemon 1:1-7

Sermon Points:

1. A Subtle Reminder
   • We are part of a new spiritual family.
2. An Encouraging Prayer
   • I pray that your love would work

Big Idea: Loving our brothers and Christ should help us to love like Christ.

Application Points:

How do we know if our love for one another is working?

1. Are we known for loving our fellow church members?
2. Do we strive to love one another better?
3. Do we love one another, even when it's really hard to?

God's Glory On Earth

Preacher: Jon Hanes

Passage: Psalm 8

Questions:

1. How is God glorified throughout the earth?
2. Why is God concerned with lowly humans?

Big Idea: God is glorified on earth through the praise of lowly people created in his image.

Application Points:

1. God made you in his image to glorify himself on earth through
   your praise.
2. Jesus Christ, the holy son of God, glorified God on earth by
   becoming a human and fixing our problem.
3. God is glorified on earth through the praise of his church, who
   Jesus Christ died to redeem.

Refuge in the Righteous Judge

Preacher: Carl Dernell

Passage: Psalm 7

Big Question: How should we seek deliverance from the enemy who would tear our souls apart?

Sermon Points:

1. Who he turns to
2. What he asks for
3. Who the judge is
4. What he does

Application Points:

1. Turn to God

2. Ask for the righteousness of God’s judgment

Big Answer: Thankfully take refuge in the righteousness of God’s judgement.

A Love That Protects

Preacher: Ron Sanchez

Passage: Psalm 36

Big Question: Where does our protection from wickedness come from?

Sermon Points: 

1. God's Steadfast Love is Immeasurable
2. God's Steadfast Love is Precious
3. God's Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Application Points:

1. It will never run out
2. We must protect it at all costs
3. We do not have to worry

The Church Has a Mission

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Ephesians 3:4-10

Big Question: How does God use the Church to advance his Kingdom on earth?

Sermon Points:

1. To proclaim the Gospel
2. To make disciples
3. To multiply local churches

Big Idea: Missions is about taking the mission of the Church to unreached nations.

Application Points:

1. By developing, sending, and partnering with missionaries
2. By partnering with native pastors & churches
3. By thinking and praying together for the nations