Redeemer’s Refuge

In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge, we discuss Matthew’s Gospel account where Jesus tells his His disciples, “You are the light of the world.”

We ask how much light have we shined lately, compared to the energy God invests in us? While that question may – should – make us squirm a little, God’s Word today is really good news. It doesn’t say we should be light, or we must shine brighter, or God will replace us. It says we are the light of the world. It helps us to see that we who follow Jesus also brighten up the world.

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In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge, it’s forty days after Christmas. In keeping with the Torah, Mary and Joseph have brought the forty-day-old Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. Big things happen on this day — more than Ground Hog’s Day and more than Super Bowl Sunday. A man waits, even into old age, for a promise by the Holy Spirit to be fulfilled: Simeon — his life will be changed forever. And eighty-four-year-old widow who spent her life in the temple, “worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day (Luke 2:37): Anna — her life will be changed forever. And Mary and Joseph — their lives will surely be changed forever. So, for you and me, and for every Christian man, woman, and child, everything will change.

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In the first two parts of this series, we heard the Word remind us – Do not neglect the gift you’ve been given (cf. 1 Timothy 4:14); Do not quench the Spirit (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:19); and this episode further underscores and highlights this theme as Paul exhorts: “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:6-7)

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Over the next few weeks, during Redeemer’s Refuge, we’ll explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. What it means to be a lifelong follower and learner of Jesus. What it means to be a disciple – to follow and learn from Jesus right here and how we can live that out for the good of our congregation – for each other – and the good of the greater community as we look to continue to enact our vision of being help, hope, home, in the Body of Christ. 

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Over the next few weeks, during Redeemer’s Refuge, we’ll explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. What it means to be a lifelong follower and learner of Jesus. What it means to be a disciple – to follow and learn from Jesus right here and how we can live that out for the good of our congregation – for each other – and the good of the greater community as we look to continue to enact our vision of being help, hope, home, in the Body of Christ. 

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In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge, listen to what God uses Paul to tell the Ephesians, and us, about who He is in Christ Jesus and what this means in how He deals with and relates to us, His beloved children. It is a special “a-ha” moment for us, an epiphany!

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Ever hear of a “Praise Sandwich”? It’s a technique of offering criticism that’s intended to ‘soften the blow’ a bit. It’s a way to say things without being too blunt. It’s done by beginning and ending with something positive, sandwiching your critique between the two. This episode of Redeemer’s Refuge looks at God’s “praise sandwich” for Israel and likewise a message for us today.

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This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge — Arise and Shine: Eternal Light, Pastor Frank delivers a message based on Daniel 12:1-3.

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This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge — Arise and Shine: Healing Light, Pastor Frank delivers a message based on Malachi 4:1-6.

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This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent. In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge, Reflected Light, pastor Frank touches on Zechariah 9:14-17.

On that day the Lord their God will save them, as the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on his land.

During Advent we remember the birth of Jesus, the Light of the world. We reflect his light in our daily lives. 

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In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge, Pastor Frank talks about Isaiah 60:1 and the first week of Advent. Living in the light of Jesus, we prepare to celebrate his birth.Repenting of our sins, we put away the works of darkness and dress in the armor of light.

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In this episode of Redeemer’s Refuge, Pastor Frank discusses this week’s Gospel lesson. When Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” What if Jesus was right? Maybe it’s we who don’t’ know what we’re doing.

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