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Redeemer Church of South Hills

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We are an independent Reformed congregation – we recognize, rejoice in, and rest on the absolute sovereignty of God (Psalm 115:3; Isaiah 46:9-10; Ephesians 1:11-12)

We embrace the basic theological principles of the Protestant Reformation, summarized in what has been called the “5 Solas” (alone)

-Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) – the Bible alone is our highest authority
-Sola Christus (Christ

alone) – Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior and King
-Sola Gratia (Grace alone) – we are saved by the grace of God alone
-Sola Fide (Faith alone) – we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ alone
-Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God alone) – we live for the glory of God alone

Our goal is to be true to the unchanging mission of the Church

-Make disciples through the proclamation of the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20)
-Provide spiritual care and nurturing by equipping God’s people through sound teaching that brings deeper understanding, leading to greater transformation, demonstrated in ever-increasing obedience and love for God and others (Acts 2:42-47)
-Rightly administer the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Matthew 28:19; Luke 22:14-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
-Provide for the physical needs of the poor/needy among us (Acts 6:1-2; Galatians 6:9-10)
-Encourage the generous use of particular gifts which God has blessed individuals (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11)
-To deal charitably and generously with one another, realizing that as Christians, we are simply sinners saved by the grace of God (John 13:34-35; Ephesians 2:8-9)

06/15/2026

Supper With Sinners

In Luke 5, Jesus calls Levi the tax collector and then shares a meal with a house full of those considered outsiders—tax collectors and sinners. While many would avoid such people, Jesus intentionally enters their space, demonstrating that the gospel goes where brokenness is most evident. Yet His presence is not one of mere affirmation; it is a mission of mercy. As He declares, “Those who are well have no need of a physician… I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance,” revealing that His purpose is to bring healing, forgiveness, and transformation to those who know their need.

At the same time, the passage exposes a second group—the Pharisees—who stand outside, confident in their own righteousness and unwilling to join Jesus among sinners. Though outwardly moral, they fail to recognize their own need for grace. This contrast reminds us that both the openly sinful and the outwardly religious alike stand in need of Christ. True gospel ministry avoids both extremes: it neither affirms sin nor demands moral reform as a prerequisite for grace. Instead, it moves toward all people with compassion and truth, calling every heart to repentance and faith in Jesus—the only true source of righteousness and life.

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06/08/2026

Fro Levi to Matthew

In Luke 5, the calling of Levi (Matthew) vividly displays the Reformed doctrines of grace, beginning with the reality of total depravity. Levi is not portrayed as someone seeking God or moving toward repentance; he is a willful sinner, settled in a life of corruption, exploitation, and alienation from the covenant community. His condition reflects the natural state of humanity—sinful by nature and by choice, incapable of saving itself, and prone to justify, rationalize, and minimize sin. Into this hopeless condition, Christ acts first. Jesus intentionally sees Levi—not merely noticing him, but setting His affection upon him—and calls him with authority and grace. The command “Follow me” is not a mere invitation but an effectual call rooted in God’s sovereign choice, demonstrating that salvation is entirely of the Lord, grounded in His mercy rather than any merit or foreseen response in the sinner.

The immediate response of Levi confirms the transforming power of this divine call. He leaves everything—his livelihood, identity, and former life—and follows Christ willingly and decisively. This illustrates irresistible grace and the new birth: the heart is changed so that obedience flows freely, not mechanically but from renewed affections. Levi’s transformation into “Matthew” (gift of Yahweh) underscores the new identity given in Christ, where the old life passes away and a new life of devotion, obedience, and surrender begins. The believer, like Levi, counts all things as loss compared to Christ and is marked by humility, gratitude, and total allegiance. Ultimately, this passage teaches that salvation—from election to calling, to justification and perseverance—is the work of God from beginning to end, leaving the believer not boasting in self, but resting fully in the grace and glory of Jesus Christ.

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06/01/2026

Sharing the Sufferings of Christ

Believers are not to be surprised by suffering, but to expect it as part of following Christ. Trials come not by chance but under God’s hand to test, refine, and confirm His people. As Christ suffered to accomplish salvation, so those who belong to Him will also suffer for His name, not because of wrongdoing, but because of faithful obedience to Him and His Word.

In that suffering, Christians are called to rejoice, knowing they are blessed and that God’s Spirit rests upon them. They are to endure without shame, continue doing good, and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator, fixing their hope on the glory that will be revealed at Christ’s return. Through this, God purifies His people, deepens their fellowship with Christ, and strengthens the church to stand firm in a world that opposes Him.

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05/26/2026

Only God Can Forgive Sins

In Luke 5, Jesus confronts a paralyzed man’s deepest need first, declaring, “your sins are forgiven you,” revealing that He is not merely a healer but “God the Son” with authority that belongs to God alone. By addressing sin before physical suffering, it becomes clear that “our problem goes way beyond any kind of physical condition…we have a greater need…that’s our sin,” showing that humanity’s greatest issue is separation from God. Jesus confirms this divine authority by knowing the thoughts of the Pharisees and by commanding the man to “rise, pick up your bed, and go home,” demonstrating power over both the heart and the effects of the fall.

Two responses unfold: hardened unbelief and grace-filled transformation. Though the evidence is clear, the religious leaders reject Him, revealing “how deep sin runs…apart from grace,” and that no amount of religion, knowledge, or privilege can save. In contrast, the healed man obeys, rises, and goes “glorifying God,” displaying the fruit of true salvation—a life changed from helplessness to forgiveness, from bo***ge to freedom. Those who receive this grace are no longer the same, but are “cleansed, forgiven,” and compelled to live for God, pointing to the central truth: only Christ forgives sin, and those who trust Him are made new.

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05/18/2026

Christ's Cleansing Power

Luke 5 shows that Christ’s cleansing power reaches far deeper than physical healing—it addresses the true condition of the human heart. The l***r, “full of leprosy,” reflects our spiritual state apart from Christ: unclean, separated, and unable to restore ourselves. Yet in humble faith, he comes to Jesus, bowing in reverence and trusting completely in His authority and will: “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” This is the posture of true saving faith—dependent, submissive, and aware of our need.

Jesus responds with both compassion and authority, touching the untouchable and declaring, “I will; be clean.” At once, the man is cleansed—pointing to the greater reality of salvation itself. Christ does not merely improve sinners; He makes them clean. By His grace alone, those who were once defiled are forgiven, restored, and brought fully into fellowship with God.

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05/11/2026

Fully Committed

In Luke 5:1–11, the call of Simon Peter reveals what happens when Christ makes Himself known by grace. After a night of fruitless labor, Peter obeys Jesus’ word and witnesses an overwhelming display of divine authority. Confronted with Christ’s holiness, Peter is undone—falling at Jesus’ feet and confessing his sinfulness. This response is not mere amazement but genuine conviction, the hallmark of saving grace. When sinners truly see who Christ is, they also see who they are. Yet Jesus does not withdraw. Instead, He speaks words of reassurance: “Do not be afraid.” Grace meets conviction, and mercy triumphs over fear.

Jesus then declares a decisive turning point: “From now on you will be catching men.” With those words, Christ asserts sovereign claim over Peter’s life—his vocation, priorities, and future. The proper response follows immediately: “They left everything and followed him.” The call to discipleship is total, not partial. Following Christ means surrendering self-rule, forsaking competing loyalties, and entrusting every area of life to Him. True faith produces wholehearted obedience. Fully committed disciples do not bargain with Christ; they bow before Him, trust His grace, and follow wherever He leads.

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05/04/2026

Miracles and the Message of the Gospel

Luke 4:38–44 distinguishes clearly between divine providence and true miracles as Jesus heals Simon’s mother‑in‑law and many others. These healings are immediate, complete, and accomplished by Christ’s word alone, marking them as direct acts of God rather than God’s ordinary work through time, process, or means. Unlike providence, which is constant and often unseen, miracles are rare and unmistakable, serving a specific purpose in redemptive history. In this passage, they function to reveal Christ’s unique authority over sickness and demons and to confirm that He is acting with divine power.

At the same time, the passage guards against elevating miracles above Christ’s mission. After a night of healing, Jesus withdraws to pray, showing dependence on the Father and refusal to be driven by public demand. Though the crowds seek Him because of His power, He insists on moving on to preach the kingdom of God, declaring this to be the purpose for which He was sent. The signs support the message but never replace it. Physical healing is temporary, but the gospel confronts humanity’s deepest problem—sin and separation from God—pointing to Christ’s saving work as the ultimate and necessary deliverance.

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04/27/2026

I Know Who You Are

Jesus enters the synagogue proclaiming the Word with divine authority, and the truth immediately provokes a response from the spiritual realm. An unclean spirit interrupts, protesting Christ’s presence while confessing what it already knows—that He is the Holy One of God. The gospel, spoken plainly and powerfully, exposes lies and confronts the kingdom of darkness. Evil may tolerate religious activity that avoids repentance and grace, but it cannot endure the true Word of God, which reveals reality as it is and declares judgment alongside deliverance.

With a single command, Jesus silences the demon and casts it out, displaying absolute sovereignty over every opposing power. He does not reason with evil or bargain for control; His word alone is sufficient to free the captive and establish God’s rule. Though the demons rightly recognize who He is, they resent His authority and are forced to submit. The fitting response is reverent amazement and willing submission, living under Christ’s lordship and bearing witness to the power of the gospel that the forces of darkness continue to oppose but can never defeat.

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04/20/2026

Rejection!

In Luke 4, Jesus stands in His hometown synagogue and declares that Isaiah’s promise is fulfilled in their hearing. The Messiah has come to proclaim good news to the poor, freedom to the captive, and sight to the blind. At first, His words are received with admiration, yet that amazement quickly gives way to skepticism. The people stumble over the familiarity of Jesus—“Is this not Joseph’s son?”—revealing a heart-level resistance to grace. What they want is proof on their terms, not salvation on God’s. Their demand unmasks a deeper problem: fallen humanity’s refusal to submit to a Savior who will not be controlled.

As Jesus exposes their unbelief, He points to God’s sovereign work in Elijah and Elisha—grace given freely, even to outsiders, while Israel remained hardened. The response is swift and violent rejection. The light of the gospel does not merely invite; it confronts, humbles, and offends human pride. Yet this passage also holds profound hope. God’s saving purposes are not thwarted by rejection, and His grace is not confined by familiarity, heritage, or expectation. The Christ who is rejected in Nazareth is the same Christ who sovereignly gathers His people, calling sinners to repentance and faith. Apart from grace, all would reject Him—but by grace alone, rejected sinners are brought into everlasting life.

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Address

6151 Brush Run Road
Bethel Park, PA
15102

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14126500125

Website

https://www.redeemercsh.org/

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