Redeemer City at Oakwood

09/03/2026

Jesus did not come merely to give you what you need...

Jesus came to be what you need.

09/03/2026

Mark your calendars!

This fall we're going to host a retreat for the men and women that make up our church as well as investing in all of our married couples! We'll serve together, have fresh vision shared at our members meeting, and enjoy family Christmas event as well!

It's going to be a great fall at Redeemer City and we want you to be a part of it. Have a question? Send us a message!

Main Gatherings
10:30AM Every Sunday

Midweek Gatherings
6:00PM Every Wednesday

08/21/2026

Your schedule is an indicator of what you value.

If there’s one day the Lord calls you to worship, don’t make the command to worship contingent on other opportunities as they come.

Your kids need to see your schedule revolves around the only One on the throne.

🎧 New episode on “travel sports” out today!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033YDZerLBbsfNQRwAs4sr?si=wgZ2MgBGRWC-MKOeoRWBcA&utm_source=copy-link

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-joy-with-pastor-trent-spencer/id6796475508

08/20/2026

Have you ever heard, “I like the teachings of Jesus, but not Paul”?

Here’s the problem.

Just as the Bible says you can’t have the Father if you reject Jesus (1 John 2:23), the Apostle (Hebrews 3:1)… you can’t have Jesus and reject His apostles (the Bible).

The word “apostle” describes a messenger sent with the authority of the One who sent them. That’s why Jesus prayed all night before He chose twelve “apostles” from the greater group of disciples following Him.

The early church devoted themselves to the apostles teaching as new believers in Christ (Acts 2:24). The early church knew no “red letter only” Christianity.

So then, your relationship with the Bible (the apostolic teaching sent from Jesus) reveals your relationship with Jesus (the Great Apostle sent from the Father).

08/18/2026

“Shake the dust off your feet” gets used like a tough-love slogan, but Jesus meant something far more serious. In this sermon, Pastor Trent opens Luke 9:1–6 where we see Jesus commission the twelve apostles, giving them real authority and a temporary empowering for ministry.

Then the message camps out Jesus' command to shake the dust off when a town refuses to receive His messengers. In its original Jewish context, dust-shaking marked separation from unclean pagan territory, which is why it’s shocking that Jesus applies it inside Israel.

The warning lands on us too: proximity to the things of God is not the same as knowing God. Church background, Christian habits, and religious language can sit right next to a heart that still rejects Christ.

“Shake the dust off your feet” gets used like a tough-love slogan, ...

08/15/2026

There’s a seat at the table for YOU this Sunday at 7pm!

The Table: for 18-26 year-old college and young adults.

⛪️Redeemer City at Oakwood
📍111 East Columbia Ave, Knoxville

08/08/2026

We're excited to launch Midweek Ministries for the very first time at Redeemer City at Oakwood this upcoming week on Wednesday, August 12th from 6-7PM!

Here is a week-by-week look at the topics for our adult class “Biblical Foundations for Growing Faith” in our Adult 4 Chapel.

Whether you're a child, student, or adult, we'd love for you to join us as we gather each Wednesday evening to grow in Christ together!

08/05/2026

Those who are small in the world’s eyes and those who are big in their own eyes both need Jesus…

… and Jesus came for both.

08/05/2026

We're excited to launch Midweek Ministries for the very first time at Redeemer City at Oakwood next week!

Whether you're a child, student, or adult, we'd love for you to join us as we gather each Wednesday evening to grow in Christ together.

📅 Launching Wednesday, August 12
🕕 Wednesday Nights | 6:00–7:00 PM

RCity Kids (Nursery–5th Grade)
📍 Downstairs Kids Worship Area
An interactive environment with worship, games, Bible teaching, and plenty of fun each week.

RCity Students (6th–12th Grade)
📍 3rd Floor Education Building
A fun and engaging night of games, worship, Bible study, and growing together in Christ. This fall, we'll be walking through the book of Ephesians.

RCity Adults
📍 Adult 4 Chapel
Join us as we study the fundamentals of a growing faith. This class is open to everyone!

We can't wait to see what God does as these ministries begin. Invite a friend, bring your family, and join us as we continue reaching Knoxville for the joy of the city.

08/04/2026

In Luke 8:40-56 two people collide on a crowded road and both are running out of time.

Jairus is a respected synagogue leader with a dying daughter, and an unnamed woman has spent twelve years suffering, isolated, and broke from seeking medical help that never worked.

What happens next is not just a miracle story, it’s a clear look at who Jesus is when pressure is high: powerful enough to command nature, sickness, and death, yet tender enough to stop for one trembling person in the middle of a crowd.

Listen to this sermon to find out more.

In Luke 8:40-56 two people collide on a crowded road and both are r...