Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Our Sexuality in the Kingdom of Heaven

Pastor: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 5:27-30

 

Primary Claim: Our outward sexual "purity" only matters if it flow from a sexually pure heart.  

Questions:

1. Do you realize the spiritual stakes of your sexuality?

2. Are you willing to take seemingly extreme measures to guard you inner-purity?

3. Has God purified your heart from sexual sin?  

Honor Your Father and Mother

Preacher: Matt Schmucker

Passage: Exodus 20:12

 

Who Is Good Enough To Go To Heaven?

Pastor: Greg Alles

 

Passage: Matthew 5:21-26

Jesus In, On, and Over the Law

Preacher: Scott Struebing 

Passage: Matthew 5:17-20

Our Purpose in the World

Pastor: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

Primary Claim: If we try to blend into this world, we will be of no use to it.

Takeaways:

1. King Jesus is calling us to do this world good.

2. We do this world good by living differently. 

3. Joyful persistence will make all the difference 

The Best Way to Live

Pastor: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 5:1-12

Primary Claim: It is best to live for the Kingdom of Heaven, no matter how it goes on Earth. 

The Blessed Tension of this Heavenly Way of Life:

1. It may seem futile, but will prove to be fruitful. 

2. It may seem naive, but will prove to be wise.

3. It may seem risky, but the reward will be worth it.

Following the Leader

Passage: Matthew 4:12-25 

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Primary Claim:

Jesus came to lead ordinary people into his heavenly kingdom.

Application:

If we want to follow Jesus into His heavenly Kingdom, then we need to.....

1. Leave our former "earthly" life behind.

2. Bring our needs and sorrows to Him.

3. Join Him in fishing for men.

The King Who Can

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 4:1-11

 

Primary Claim: Jesus is faithful to God in all ways we fail.

Application: 

1. Let's admit our infidelity to God the Father. 

2. Let's rejoice in the complete fidelity of His beloved Son.

A Different Kind of Kingdom

Preacher: Greg Alles 

Passage: Matthew 3

Big Idea: Those who belong to the kingdom of heaven show evidence of repentance and a Spirit-led life.

Sermon Points:

1. The Positive Initial Response (vs 1-6)
2. The Jarring Confrontation (vs 7-12)
3. The Divine Revelation (vs 13-17)

Application Points:

1. Don’t try to hide or excuse your sin - Confess it and repent of it.
2. Don’t settle for anything less than Spiritual Fruit.
3. Ask, Seek, and Knock

Praising a God Who is Globally Glorious

Preacher: Troy Maragos

Passage: Psalm 117