Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Listening To The Word Of Life

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: 1 John 1:1-4

Sermon Points:

1. His Message
2. His Motivation

Big Idea: We preach the Living Word to enjoy life together with God.

Application Points:

1. Our message is alive.
2. Our fellowship is with God.

The God Who Knows Our Ways

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Psalm 139

Big Idea: God knows our ways far better than we do.

Sermon Points:

1. God knows all of our ways.
2. His knowledge cannot be escaped.
3. It's best if it is embraced.

The Key to Relationship with God

Preacher: Carl Dernell 

Passage: Psalm 5 

Big Question: Why is it so hard for us to relate to God? 

Sermon Points: 

1. Part 1: A Deep Desire to Relate to God 
2. Part 2: A Big Barrier to Relationship with God 
3. Part 3: A Desperate Need for Righteousness 
4. Part 4: The Only Possible Solution 

Big Idea: Only God-given righteousness can make you right with God. 

Conclusion: 

Because Jesus gives you His Righteousness, you can actually... 

1. Organize your life around relationship with God 
2. Reflect on the character of God 
3. Depend on God's righteousness alone 
4. Become righteous 

Responding to the Birth of King Jesus

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 2:1-12

Big Question: How have we responded to Jesus' birth?

Sermon Points:

1. Worry: What about me & my kingdom?
2. Wonder: Where can I find this King & His Kingdom?

The Sacrificial-lamb Child

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Exodus 12:1-13, John 1:29

Sermon Points:

1. The Sacrificial Lamb: Prescribed
2. The Sacrificial Lamb: Provided

Big Idea: Jesus was born to die in our place.

Application Points:

The Birth of this sacrificial-lamb Child means:

1. Judgment is coming, and we all deserve it.
2. We have a Lamb, so we can be "passed over".
3. Soon He will deliver us, we must be ready to go.

The Tiny-little-branch Child

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passages: Isaiah 11:1-9, Revelation 22:16-17

Sermon Points:

1. A Tiny-little-branch Child Promised
2. A Tiny-little-branch Child Provided

Big Idea: Jesus was born to be the only King we really need.

Application Points:

1. Earthly "Kings" will devastate and disappoint us.
2. King Jesus was born to undo that devastation and disappointment.

The High-Priestly Child

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto 

Passage: Genesis 14:17-20 & Hebrews 5:1-10 

Sermon Points: 

1. Part 1 - A Strange High Priest: Presented 
2. Part 2 - The Ultimate High Priest: Provided 

Big Idea: Jesus was born to approach God for us, once & for all. 

Application Points: 

Because Jesus was born: 

1. We have the ultimate, heavenly advocate. 
2. We can enjoy peace with God forever. 
3. We don't need another priest. 

The Promise-Keeping "Offspring" Child

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 12:1-9 & Galatians 3:15-29

Sermon Points: 

1. The Offspring Promised
2. The Ultimate Offspring Provided

Big Idea: Jesus was born to deliver on God’s promise of redemption.

Application Points:

Because Jesus was born:

1. We can be set free from the Law.
2. We can be children & heirs of God.

Appealing to God with Confidence

Preacher: Jon Hanes

Passage: Psalm 4

Sermon Points:

1. David appeals to God with confidence.
2. David appeals to God instead of responding sinfully.
3. God blesses David with joy and peace.

Big Idea: We can appeal to God with confidence when we are slandered.

Deacons: The Family Servants

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Acts 6:1-7 & 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Big Idea: God has called deacons to be lead servants in His blood-bought family

Sermon Points:

1. The Need for Deacons
2. The Qualifications for Deacons
3. A Recommendation of Deacons