Redemption City Church - Grand Rapids, MI
By RedemptionGR
Redemption City Church - Grand Rapids, MIFeb 25, 2021
Walking By Faith Part 6
Genesis 17 (Speaker: Ken Wiest)
Walking by Faith Part 5
Speaker: Mike Bartlett
Walking by Faith Part 3
Abraham rescues Lot in Genesis 14 (Speaker: Mike Bartlett)
Walking by Faith Part 2
How do we address the allure of prosperity in our lives?
How to Start a Life Transformation Group
Start by telling your story with Jesus as the Hero!
Repentance is Coming Home
Rather than being this heavy condemning thing, repentance in the light of the gospel means we are coming home to our father.
MWR 69: Coming This Fall - Wednesday Night Classes!
A space to nerd out and be stretched to love God with your mind!
LTG Overview
The recording of the first week of Life Transformation Group Training covering the four weekly rhythms of LTGs.
MWR 68: Coming this Fall - Prayer and Worship Nights
Josh unpacks the nuts and bolts and hopes and dreams for our Sunday night prayer worship nights starting September 19th.
MWR 67: The Marriage Series Part 2 - Between the Sheets
Jamie Bartlett shares with us a vision for holistic sexuality.
James: Wholehearted Devotion to Jesus 15
James 5:7-11 (Speaker: Mike Bartlett)
MWR 66: Coming This Fall - Eat Ups!
A brief overview of our new ministry plan and a vision for what the monthly Eat-Ups could be like.
James: Wholehearted Devotion to Jesus 14
James 5:1-6 (Speaker: Josh Foor)
MWR 65: The Marriage Series Part 2 - How to Communicate Needs in Marriage
A simple starting point for the most important skill to have for a healthy marriage.
James: Wholehearted Devotion to Jesus 13
James 4:13-18 (Speaker: Andrew Panaggio)
James: Wholehearted Devotion to Jesus 12
James 4:11-12 (Speaker: Mike Bartlett)
MWR 64: The Marriage Series Part 1 - A Powerful Rhythm
This is as close as you can get to a silver bullet for making your marriage better!
James: Wholehearted Devotion to Jesus 11
James 4:1-12 (Speaker: Josh Foor)
MWR 63: Sharing Our Very Selves with Jamie Bartlett
Hospitality is more than a Location
MWR 62: Summer Practice - Speaking the Truth in Love
A simple way to practice speaking the truth in love.
James: Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus 9
James 3:1-12 (Speaker: Sebastian Ramos)
MWR 61: Scripture Practice with Susie Mehari
In-house Bible Scholar Susie Mehari unpacks why she loves studying scripture and how it grows her love for God.
MWR 60: The Crappy Valley of Community
The journey to being a robust biblical family takes us through the crappy valley, the exact place where we most want to bail on community and start over.
See the journey of community here.
2021-2022 Ministry Plan Announcement
A brief introduction to the ministry focus we are going to have for the upcoming school year.
James: Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus 6
James 2:1-13 (Speaker: Josh Foor)
MWR 59: Summer Practice - Hospitality
Spiritual Disciplines are not all internally focused and contemplative - the practice of hospitality is one of the primary ways that Jesus-followers move towards people who don't know Jesus.
James: Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus 5
James 1:19-27 (Speaker: Jackson Brown)
MWR 58: Summer Practices
We introduce 2 new practices to our rule of life for us to explore this Summer: Community and Hospitality.
See the Rule of Life at redemptiongr.org/rule. Send feedback to josh.foor@redemptiongr.org
Resources: Theory Triangle (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiclbibPgAOu82GNaYvqxD8NlDs22NeV35aEv6FA4u4/edit?usp=sharing) Music
Credit: Carlos Feitoza (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BbTgCMX9N7MxjliqYivG1?si=BTJbBYh_SOOrCS_OnbWbaQ)
James: Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus 4
Trials tempt us to doubt that God is our generous Father. Reading: James 1:12-18 (Speaker: Josh Foor)
MWR 58: The Discipline of Fellowship with Drew Penfield
Why is spiritual fellowship important? Why is it hard? Introvert and faithful practitioner of fellowship Drew Penfield offers us a biblical mediation on why the discipline of fellowship is so crucial and fruitful.
James: Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus 3
James calls us away from being double-minded about how we view our Jesus, money, ourselves, and other people. James 1:9-11
As mentioned in the sermon: check out bruderhof.com
MWR 58: 3-2-1 with Cassie Daniels
Jamie B. sits down with Cassie D. to get the 3-2-1!
James: Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus 1
Suffering is a crucial part of our sanctification. Reading: James 1:1-4 (Speaker: Mike Bartlett)
MWR 57: Hebrews 12 - How to throw, run and fix.
The why, the what, and the how of Hebrews 12:1-2.
MWR 56: What Ifs vs. Even Ifs
A reading and meditation on Psalm 27.
Pruned to Bear Fruit
God is Pruning His Vineyard. Reading: John 15:1-11 (Speaker: Andrew Kischner)
MWR 55: 3-2-1 with Kevin Vos
The episode you've all been waiting for! Kevin Vos shares the main influences that've made him the person he is today.
Sharing Our Very Selves
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (Speaker: Kyle Rodriguez)
MWR 54: 3-2-1 with Mike Bertsch
Spreadsheet master, faithful servant, loving husband and delighted father, Mike Bertsch shares his story. Send feedback to josh.foor@redemptiongr.org Resources: Theory Triangle, Music Credit: Carlos Feitoza.
Fatherly Blessings
Before Jesus had done any ministry, his Father in heaven spoke a blessing over his life that has huge implications for us today. Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 (Speaker: Josh Foor)
MWR 53: Seasons of Discipleship
Having a map for the seasons of discipleship to Jesus can bring growth, grace, and freedom. Here is a link to the grid: http://kathyescobar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/stages-of-faith.pdf Send feedback to josh.foor@redemptiongr.org Resources: Theory Triangle, Music Credit: Carlos Feitoza.
Love, Loss, and Resurrection Hope in the Time of Covid 19
What hope does the resurrection offer in this season of Covid 19? Reading: John 11:17-27 (Speaker: Mike Bartlett)
MWR 52: Holy Week
A few brief thoughts on our Good Friday gathering, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday.
MWR 51: Weak Vine, Strong Trellis
A paradox in the world of spiritual formation, where we are weak, we need a robust support structure.Send feedback to josh.foor@redemptiongr.org Resources: Theory Triangle, Music Credit: Carlos Feitoza.
Family Values 12 - Hospitality
MWR 50: Parenting 101
The best parenting wisdom I've received applies to our discussion of transformation and discipleship.
MWR 49: 3-2-1 with Leah Hankins
Guest interviewer Camille Foor sits down with worship leader extraordinaire to unpack what made the woman she is today. Send feedback to josh.foor@redemptiongr.org Resources: Theory Triangle, Music Credit: Carlos Feitoza.
Family Values 11 - Diversity
What's the Biblical vision for diversity? Reading: Revelation 7:9-12 (Speaker: Mike Bartlett)
Building Update: Let's Pray
Pastor Josh gives a building update with an invitation to join him and the elders in praying for financing to come through.
MWR 48: Simplicity Part 2 - Fear Not Little Flock
When Jesus talks about simplicity, he is so tender and kind. Send feedback to josh.foor@redemptiongr.org Resources: Theory Triangle, Music Credit: Carlos Feitoza.