Robbie Tschorn 6/30/24 Robbie Tschorn 6/30/24

“Fight the Good Fight” (1 Timothy 1:12-20)

What does it mean to hold onto the faith? How do we maintain a good conscience? How can we worship God in light of the sins that we have committed against Him?

In his sermon, “Fight the Good Fight” (1 Timothy 1:12-20), Pastor Josiah explains how each one of us has committed crimes against the Kingdom of God, yet, through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven of our sins and found righteous before God. Pastor Josiah also outlines the importance of maintaining a clear conscience and holding on to the faith in order to fight the spiritual battles against sin that wage war on our eternal souls. Deliberate disobedience will kill our spiritual life, but if we hold on to the faith and a good conscience, when the storms of life come our way, we will be able to remain steadfast and hold firmly to Christ Jesus.

Robbie Tschorn 6/24/24 Robbie Tschorn 6/24/24

“Stand for Truth” (1 Timothy 1:1-11)

How do we avoid false gospels? How can we guard ourselves against heresies that rise up in opposition to God’s word? What does it take to stand firm on God’s truth?

In his sermon, “Stand for Truth,” Pastor Josiah shares how it is important for us to know, live, and proclaim the gospel in order to stand firm against false doctrines and untruthful heresies that contradict God’s word.

As Christians, God has called us to do more than just read our Bibles. He has commissioned us as ambassadors of the King to be his faithful witnesses in the times and places where he has called us. Just like Paul, we have been entrusted with the gospel. As a result, it is important that we know, live, and proclaim the gospel everywhere we go.

Robbie Tschorn 6/16/24 Robbie Tschorn 6/16/24

Pastor Installation Sermons

This Sunday was a special day at Redeeming Life Church as we installed Josiah Walker as our new Lead Pastor. Today, Pastor Bryan preached his last message at our church entitled “Words To Live By” centered on Philippians 1:27-28 and then Pastor Josiah delivered his first sermon as our Lead Pastor entitled “Be Devoted” out of Acts 2:42-47.

Between these two sermons, in the middle of the service, we laid hands on Pastor Josiah, prayed over him, and installed him as our Senior Pastor.

We pray you are blessed by the faithful exposition of God’s word delivered this week by our Pastors and ask that you join us in prayer as we look forward with eager anticipation to this next season at Redeeming Life as we seek to be a people who know, live, and proclaim the word of God!

Robbie Tschorn 6/9/24 Robbie Tschorn 6/9/24

“Stay Connected!” (John 15:1-8)

What did Jesus mean when he told his disciples, “I am the vine…you are the branches”? How does being connected to Christ affect our prayer life? How can abiding in Christ change our outlook on life?

In his sermon, “Stay Connected!” (John 15:1-8), Pastor Josiah answers these questions as he shares how apart from Christ, we will never be able to accomplish anything of eternal significance.

Apart from Christ our ship is sunk. Apart from the vine, the branches (non-believers) wither and die. They are gathered up and thrown into the fire. These words from Christ serve as a reminder of the final judgement that is yet to come. For those who reject Christ, the struggles of this life, are blessings compared to what awaits them in eternity. However, for those of us who remain in Christ, and who are kept by Him, our lives are completely transformed and renewed each day. When we abide in Christ, He changes us and sanctifies us as we mature and grow in our Christian journey.

Robbie Tschorn 6/3/24 Robbie Tschorn 6/3/24

“Commissioned By The King” (Matthew 28:16-20)

What is the Great Commission? What is the cost involved in following Christ? How important is it that we obey the command from Christ to make disciples? Who has the ultimate control of our world?

In his sermon, “Commissioned by The King,” Pastor Josiah shares how every Christian, those who seek to obey Christ’s commands, has been commissioned by the King to train-up and make fellow disciples of Jesus Christ.

If you are feeling discouraged or defeated because it seems like everything you’ve tried to do in an effort to share the gospel ends up fruitless, then this sermon will serve as an encouragement for you as we are reminded from God’s word that Christ is in control. He has all authority in heaven and on earth, so we need not be afraid as we seek to see our cities redeemed by the power of the gospel.

Robbie Tschorn 5/27/24 Robbie Tschorn 5/27/24

“Do Not Get Hoodwinked” (Matthew 24:4-5)

What does Jesus mean by “don’t be deceived?” Why does Jesus want us to be alert? What do we need to look out for to avoid this deception? In Pastor Bryan Catherman’s sermon, “Do Not Get Hoodwinked” (Matthew 24:4-5), these questions and more are answered as he explains Christ’s message in Matthew 24.

Do you know Jesus? All who would not be deceived by those who are not of Christ must know Jesus; they must have a relationship with Him. Pastor Bryan calls us to this main point of knowing Christ. He also encourages us to think about what steps we’re taking to know Jesus better.

Robbie Tschorn 5/19/24 Robbie Tschorn 5/19/24

“The New Master” (Matthew 11:25-30)

How do you know God? What does it mean to make Christ your Master? What’s a yoke? What does it look like to learn from Christ? Pastor Bryan Catherman, in his sermon, “The New Master” (Matthew 11:25-30), answers these questions while explaining what it means to make Christ your Master.

Christ wants us to recognize Him as the Lord and Master of our life. In this Matthew 11 text, Jesus issues a timeless invitation to come to Him and to find rest in Him. But He doesn’t stop there. He then calls us to listen to Him by being His disciples. A right relationship with God the Father is the ultimate goal. And in order to do that we must go to Christ.

Robbie Tschorn 5/12/24 Robbie Tschorn 5/12/24

"Give God's Way" (Matthew 6:1-4)

Are we commanded to tithe? Should we give 10 percent to the Lord? Has giving changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament? What does God want us to give? Pastor Bryan answers these questions in his sermon, “Give God’s Way” (Matthew 6:1-4), as he looks at Christ’s teaching on giving in His famous sermon on the mount.

It’s not a matter of how much you give, but rather the heart behind your giving to the Lord. Realizing all that God has given us, to include the life of His Son, this should change our perspective on how and what we should give. Our abilities, our finances, and our time should be given freely without reservation to the Lord. When we give in this way we show God that we love Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength.

Robbie Tschorn 5/5/24 Robbie Tschorn 5/5/24

"All You Need Is Love" (Matthew 22:34-40)

What is the greatest commandment in the Bible? How can we love God? How do we love others? How do the commandments from God given in the Old Testament relate to the commands that Christ has given us in the gospels? In his sermon, All You Need Is Love (Matthew 22:34-40), Pastor Josiah answers these questions and others as he examines the command from Christ to love God and love others out of Matthew 22:34-40.

It can be hard to love others, especially those who frustrate us or belittle us because we are not like them. Through the exposition of God’s word, Pastor Josiah shares how through the sanctifying work of the holy spirit, we are able to overcome our personal barriers that prevent us from living out this primary command that Christ has given us to love God and love others.

Robbie Tschorn 4/28/24 Robbie Tschorn 4/28/24

"Pray God's Way" (Matthew 6:6-13)

In his sermon, "Pray God's Way" (Matthew 6:5-13), Pastor Bryan Catherman not only looks at Jesus' commandment to pray, but more specifically, the specifics about how and what to pray. Are Christians free to pray any way they want, or does God have preferences about prayer? What are the specific areas in which we should pray? Is the Lord's prayer a model for us, or is this something we're required to pray verbatim? Pastor Bryan seeks to answer these questions and many more from Mathew 6:5-13.

We encourage you to read Matthew 6:3-13 and listen to Pastor Bryan's sermon. How might understanding more about prayer help you in your Christian walk? In what areas could you use help in your prayer life? Do you want to have more vibrant, healthy habits of prayer? Don't we all! Matthew 6:5-13 is a great start.

Robbie Tschorn 4/21/24 Robbie Tschorn 4/21/24

“Final instructions” (Matthew 26:26-30)

What is the Lord’s Supper? What is the Passover? How does the Lord’s Supper and the Passover relate to each other?

In his sermon, Final Instructions (Matthew 26:26-30), Pastor Josiah D. Walker answers these questions and others as he unpacks the First Lord’s Supper from Matthew 26:26-30. In this section of Matthew, we see Jesus share instructions with His disciples on how He is establishing a new covenant between God and man. The covenant that Christ instituted replaces the covenant of the Old Testament that was established between God and the Israelites. Thankfully, this new covenant is not contingent on our ability to keep God’s commands but is based on God’s faithfulness to always forgive us of our sins.

Pastor Josiah also shares how when we take the communion together as a gathered body of baptized believers, it is meant to point us to the cross, remind us of Christ’s death, and show us that we are redeemed and rescued from our sins not based on our works, but on Christ’s substitutionary atonement.

This sermon was preached on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 as part of our Commands of Christ series. For more information, please visit RedeemingLifeUtah.org.

Robbie Tschorn 4/14/24 Robbie Tschorn 4/14/24

“When Faith Takes A Dip” (Matthew 28:16-20)

Join us as Pastor Bryan Catherman preaches a sermon in our series The Commands of Christ: A Study in the Book of Matthew. In his sermon, “When Faith Takes A Dip” (Matthew 28:16-20), he declares how Christians - those who profess faith in Christ for right standing with God and identify themselves with the Triune God - faithfully get baptized out of their obedience to Christ and His command.

Robbie Tschorn 4/7/24 Robbie Tschorn 4/7/24

“Repent and Believe” (Matthew 4:17)

Join us as Pastor Josiah Walker preaches the first sermon of our new series The Commands of Christ: A Study in the Book of Matthew. In his sermon, Repent and Believe (Matthew 4:14), he proclaims the simple, yet foundational truth that all must repent (turn from their sins) and believe on the Lord Jesus in order to have a right relationship with God.

Robbie Tschorn 3/31/24 Robbie Tschorn 3/31/24

"His Resurrection Changes Our Resurrection" (15:1-58)

Join us as Pastor Bryan Catherman preaches this Easter sermon out of the book of 1 Corinthians. In his sermon, His Resurrection Changes Our Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-58), he proclaims how the empty tomb is a symbol of Christ’s victory over death and a foreshadowing of what’s to come for the Christian as we get to be with Jesus for all eternity.

Robbie Tschorn 3/24/24 Robbie Tschorn 3/24/24

“The Gospel Conquers All” (Acts 19:1-20:38)

Join us as Pastor Josiah Walker preaches a sermon from our Acts series When The Gospel Goes. In his sermon, The Gospel Conquers All (Acts 19:1-20:38), he declares how the Gospel conquers every threat against the Kingdom of God. No matter how dark or bad the situation, the Gospel will always prevail.

Robbie Tschorn 3/17/24 Robbie Tschorn 3/17/24

"Strong Disciples, Healthy Churches" (Acts 18:18-28)

Join us as Pastor Bryan Catherman preaches a sermon from our Acts series When The Gospel Goes. In his sermon, "Strong Disciples, Healthy Churches" (Acts 18:18-28), he proclaimed how ongoing discipleship is a crucial part of the Great Commission and is of the utmost importance for the Christian’s daily life.

Robbie Tschorn 3/11/24 Robbie Tschorn 3/11/24

"He Is Faithful" (Acts 18:1-17)

Join us as Pastor Josiah Walker preaches a sermon from our Acts series When The Gospel Goes. In his sermon, “He Is Faithful" (Acts 18:1-17), he speaks about how God strengthened the apostle Paul for the work of ministry despite the trials that were ahead of him. Paul’s faithfulness was a result of God’s faithfulness.

Robbie Tschorn 3/3/24 Robbie Tschorn 3/3/24

“Faithful Regardless” (Acts 17:16-34)

Join us as Pastor Josiah Walker preaches a sermon from our Acts series When The Gospel Goes. In his sermon, “Faithful Regardless” (Acts 17:16-34), he proclaims the truth that without God the Gospel doesn’t go - it has no power on its own. Christians share the Gospel while trusting that God is the One Who will do the saving work.

Robbie Tschorn 2/25/24 Robbie Tschorn 2/25/24

“The Noble Response” (Acts 17:1-15)

Join us as Pastor Bryan Catherman preaches a sermon from our Acts series When The Gospel Goes. In his sermon, “The Noble Response” (Acts 17:1-5), he teaches that what one thinks about God’s Word matters. Why? Because what one thinks about God’s Word ultimately points to what they really think about God.

Robbie Tschorn 2/18/24 Robbie Tschorn 2/18/24

“The Mission To Philippi” (Acts 16:1-40)

Join us as Pastor Bryan Catherman preaches a sermon from our Acts series When The Gospel Goes. In his sermon, “The Mission To Philippi” (Acts 16:1-40), he proclaims how Jesus can build His Church as He sees fit. Christ may use means people may or may not expect, but He will build His Church.