Redemption Durham Church

Does your theology lead to doxology? Does learning more about God and knowing Him more deeply actually increase your love for Him?

This past Sunday, Pastor Ian took us through Philippians 1:3–11 and reminded us that knowing God more should shape not only how we love Him, but how we pray.

Paul’s prayer is filled with joy because he can see God at work. He looks back with gratitude for God’s faithfulness, looks around with affection for the people God has placed in his life, and looks forward with confidence, trusting that He who began a good work will carry it on to completion.

Joy-filled prayer celebrates what God has done and cultivates what God wants to do.

As our knowledge of God grows, may our love for Him grow with it, shaping the way we worship, the way we love one another, and the way we pray.

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We kicked off Men’s Ministry this past Saturday with a feast for a breakfast, fellowship, worship, prayer and hearing from God’s Word from Pastor Ian.

It was an amazing morning for the men of Redemption church as pastor Ian emphasized the brevity of life and importance to be godly men - by standing firm, walking faithfully and trusting fully.

Godliness doesn’t happen by accident.

It takes resolve to be the men God has called us to be. Being ready to step up and serve. Resisting anything that pulls us away from the mission God has given us. And being resilient when we fall, getting back up and continuing to walk faithfully.

We kicked off our new series ONE THING this past Sunday in the book of Philippians.

Pastor Ian preached through the first few verses and emphasized that as Christians we are not only saved by Christ, but are now servants of Christ and saints in Christ. The gospel gives us a new identity and a new community to join in the church - which begs the question - can you be a Christian and not go to church?

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Last Sunday was one of those days that reminded us just how good it is to be together as a church family!

We gathered for worship, fellowship, a whole lot of great food, nice weather and hearing from God’s word - it was a great kick-off to celebrate our Ministry Launch at Redemption Durham.

Pastor Ian introduced our ministry theme for the year: ONE THING, from the book of Philippians.

As we step into a new ministry season, our prayer is that we would be a church marked by a single-minded pursuit of Christ and growing together in faith!

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR IAN ABOUT OUTDOOR SERVICE

Sept 13th join us as we celebrate & begin our new ministry launch with our outdoor service & BBQ!

Come with your family - invite a neighbour or friend! It’s going to be a great day of worship, hearing from Gods Word, fellowshipping and eating!

Important Details 👇

> Please COME EARLY & PARK @ the Sinclair lot (gravel lot and grass will be where the service is being held)

> BRING a Lawn Chair - Blanket - Sunscreen - whatever will make it more comfortable for you and/or your family

> DOWNLOAD CHURCH CENTER APP before the service for access to sermon notes, worship lyrics etc. - (QR code for the app is in the church weekly email)

We’ll see you there!

As we continued our series through Proverbs, Mark Hauch preached through how to trust God instead of ourselves. Exhorting the church to treasure Gods Word and asking the question - What if the heart you are trusting is also the heart deceiving you?

Jeremiah tells us that the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick. Our problem is not only that our hearts wander. It is that they can convince us we are fine while pulling us away from God.

When we trust our feelings, our strength or our own understanding, we become dry and unfruitful. But when we trust the Lord and take Him at His Word, we are like a tree planted by water. Trials may come, but our roots remain secure.

Do not simply follow your heart. Bring your heart under the truth of God’s Word.

JOIN US TOMORROW AS WE CONTINUE OUR SUMMER SERIES THROUGH PROVERBS.