Church of the Redeemer

09/06/2026

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Joel Vancil preached through Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul's prayer that believers would know (1) what is the hope to which God has called them, (2) the riches of His glorious inheritance of the saints, and (3) the immeasurable greatness of His power toward those who believe.

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Joel Vancil preached through Ephesian...

09/05/2026

Are you interested in joining us in covenant membership? Please do not forget that our new members' class begins tomorrow morning at 9:30am!

09/05/2026

Tomorrow will be Andrew’s final Sunday with us before heading off to basic training. Will you please join us for a special time of prayer at the conclusion of our morning service, as we pray the Lord’s blessing on Andrew as he prepares to serve his country in the United States Air Force? There will be cake and refreshments to follow, and we hope you will use this time to encourage our brother in Christ!

09/05/2026

What are we singing on Sunday? Check out this week's psalms and hymns below, and click the links to practice them with your family. Also, Joel Vancil will be preaching through Ephesians 1:15-23.

Psalm 119:41-48 (A) - see Psalter

Across the Lands - https://youtu.be/VGWzKlgpm48?si=VBiPTo3nhRvAO8In

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor - https://youtu.be/U845lmy7g9A?si=LfSfeaGZu0Afav43

Psalm 34 (Taste and See) - https://youtu.be/9LFKHhQZ8TU?si=iGJMXcdF99jf6uQ8

The Church's One Foundation - https://youtu.be/w1YBYrJ8Hzg?si=cuKtS1mDXBEpAft-

This week's catechism questions (Q. 67-69):
Q. 67. Which is the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment is, "Thou shalt not murder."

Q. 68. What is required in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment requires all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life and the life of others.

Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment forbids the taking away our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tends thereto.

09/02/2026

Same time tonight!

Please remember that Financial Peace University will be meeting one day early this week, and so will be meeting tonight at 6:30pm. The lesson will be on investing, interest, etc. It will be especially helpful for those wishing to plan in advance for retirement!

08/30/2026

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Stephen Wagner preached through Ephesians 1:3-14, a passage which B.B. Warfield claimed: "should be sung instead of read." This section of Scripture gets at the heart of what makes the gospel such good news!

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Stephen Wagner preached through Ephesia...

08/28/2026

What are we singing on Sunday? Check out this week's psalms and hymns below, and click the links to practice them with your family. Also, Stephen Wagner will be preaching through Ephesians 1:3-14.

Psalm 26 (B) - (see psalter)

Grace Alone - https://youtu.be/L-acRVgBK-E?si=eBBgbChF1P6KnoFU

There is One Gospel - https://youtu.be/bjBupog4KVk?si=c-jCD3cwHGRGA1fs

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - https://youtu.be/zhMFifugZ8o?si=8KxlJRyjO7RQdDUH

Psalm 147 (D) - (to the tune of Old Hundredth)

This week's catechism questions (Q. 63-66):
Q. 63. Which is the fifth commandment?
A. The fifth commandment is, Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.

Q. 64. What is required in the fifth commandment?
A. The fifth commandment requires the preserving the honor, and
performing the duties belonging to every one in their several
places and relations, as superiors, inferiors, or equals.

Q. 65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?
A. The fifth commandment forbids the neglecting of, or doing anything against the honor and duty which belongs to everyone in their several places and relations.

Q. 66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?
A. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve God’s glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.

08/26/2026

Please remember that Financial Peace University will be meeting one day early this week, and so will be meeting tonight at 6:30pm. The lesson will be on investing, interest, etc. It will be especially helpful for those wishing to plan in advance for retirement!

08/23/2026

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Joel Vancil preached through Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ephesians 1:1-2 as we studied the fifth unfolding of the covenant of grace (and the fulfilment of every prior covenant God had made with man), the New Covenant. He also introduced our next series through the book of Ephesians.

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Joel Vancil preached through Jeremiah 3...

08/21/2026

What are we singing on Sunday? Check out this week's psalms and hymns below, and click the links to practice them with your family. Also, Joel Vancil will be preaching on the New Covenant and introducing our next series: Ephesians.

Psalm 138 (A) - https://youtu.be/MjvhBec1I6M?si=HmT1SRPiYaHqMzH1

Come, Ye Sinners Poor, and Needy - https://youtu.be/slQ6MTJLU4I?si=aRK-Vje__3LXs4aV

His Mercy is More - https://youtu.be/uh1KDpg00x8?si=s4kvQU0yscXK4XPN

Psalm 96 (B) - https://youtu.be/0yQ2Rf4Bb9M?si=zJQ6ihXY6A1X10WT

Across the Lands - https://youtu.be/VGWzKlgpm48?si=B9Oe8uWQfxbCLRuC

This week's catechism questions (Q. 60-62):
Q. 60. How is the Sabbath to be sanctified?
A. The Sabbath is to sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days, and spending the time in the public and private exercises of God's worship, except so much as is to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy.

Q. 61. What is forbidden in the fourth commandment?
A. The fourth commandment forbids the omission or careless performance of the duties required, and the profaning the day by idleness, or doing that which is in itself sinful, or by unnecessary thoughts, words, or works, about worldly employments or recreations.

Q. 62. What are the reasons annexed to the fourth commandment?
A. The reasons annexed to the fourth commandment are: God's allowing us six days of the week for our own employments, His challenging a special propriety in the seventh, His own example, and His blessing the Sabbath day.