How Should Christians Disagree (Part 2)

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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching the second of two topical sermons on the question, "How should Christians disagree?” We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

November 13 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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O Church Arise – Keith & Kristin Getty

Lord I Need You – Matt Maher

Bible Reading
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1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

5 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. 9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11 for it is written,

“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”

12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Romans 14:1–12

Sermon
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How Should Christians Disagree? (Part 2)
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 and 1 Corinthians 5:12. In one, Paul says not to judge, in the other he tells us that we must judge. What is the difference

  2. Read Romans 14:1–12. In a disagreement, how can we be convinced our position is correct (verse 5), and not judge the person who disagrees with us?

  3. Read Romans 14:14. What does this verse mean?

  4. Read Romans 15:1–7. How does the way we handle disagreements in the church relate to what Jesus has done for us?

 

Song Credits

O Church Arise
Songwriters: Townend Stuart Christopher Andrew / Getty Keith
© Worship Together Music, Thankyou Music, Thank You Music Ltd., S.d.g. Publishing, Sixsteps Songs

Lord I Need You
Songwriters: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfill / Matt Maher
© Universal Music Publishing Group

How Should Christians Disagree (Part 1)

Welcome
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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching the first of two topical sermons on the question, "How should Christians disagree?” . We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

November 6 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Crown Him with Many Crowns — Norton Hall Band

Gracious Redeemer – Austin Stone

Bible Reading
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1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Ephesians 4:1–6

Sermon
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How Should Christians Disagree? (Part 1)
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Ephesians 4:1–6 and Colossians 3:12–15. What attitudes should Christians have toward one another?

  2. Why can it be difficult to treat each other like Ephesian 4 and Colossians 3 command? How can we handle those difficulties?

  3. Read Titus 3:1–7. How do verses 1 and 2 relate to verses 3 through 7?

  4. Read 1 Peter 3:8–9. How do these verses encourage our unity and blessing of others?

 

Song Credits

Crown Him with Many Crowns
Lyrics: Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) 
Music: Goerge J. Elvey (1816-1893) 
Performed by Norton Hall Band

Gracious Redeemer
Marcus Dawes, Aaron Ivey
©2014 Austin Stone Music (ASCAP).

Division, Dispersion, and Hope

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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 9:18–11:32, Division, Dispersion, and Hope. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

October 30 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Holy is the Lord — Toronto Mass Choir

O Great God – Sovereign Grace

Bible Reading
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1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 3 And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.” 5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built. 6 And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another’s speech.” 8 So the Lord dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city. 9 Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. And from there the Lord dispersed them over the face of all the earth.

Genesis 11:1–9

Sermon
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Division, Dispersion, and Hope
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What happens in Genesis 9:18–27?

  2. How does Genesis 9:18–27 (Noah’s drunkenness, the curse of Canaan, the blessing of Shem) fit into the larger storyline of the Bible?

  3. What is wrong with wanting to make a name for yourself like the people of Babel in 11:4?

  4. What is God concerned about in Genesis 11:6?

  5. Read Acts 2:1–11. How is it related to the story of Babel?

  6. What is the point of the genealogy starting in 11:10?

 

Song Credits

Holy is the Lord
Performed by Toronto Mass Choir
Songwriters: Chris Tomlin / Louie Giglio
Holy Is the Lord lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

O Great God
Music and words by Bob Kauflin. Based on The Valley of Vision prayer "Regeneration." 
© 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). 

The Flood

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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 6–9:17, The Flood. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

October 23 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Come, Thou Fount — Norton Hall Band

Jesus, Thank You – Sovereign Grace

Bible Reading
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5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. 7 So the LORD said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch.

Genesis 6:5–14

Sermon
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The Flood
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Genesis 6:1–13. What is wrong with the world? What is God’s response?

  2. What does it mean that “the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth” (8:21)?

  3. What does God command and what does He promise in Genesis 9:1–17?

  4. Why are Flood and the Final Judgment not overreactions on God’s part

  5. Read 2 Peter 3:20–21. How are the Flood and baptism related? Compare this with Romans 6:4.

 

Song Credits

Come, Thou Fount

Words: Robert Robinson Melody: John Wyeth

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Jesus, Thank You

Music and Words by Pat Sczebel

© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)

The Cain and I

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In this service Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Genesis 4:1-6. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

October 16 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus, My Only Hope — Sovereign Grace

Stronger – Hillsong

Bible Reading
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1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord  had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”

8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?” 10 And the Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to me from the ground. 11 And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength. You shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” 13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.  14 Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, and from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” 15Then the Lord said to him, “Not so! If anyone kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the Lord  put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him. 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.

Genesis 4:1-16

Sermon
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The Cain and I
Drew Remke

Study Questions

  1. What are other images found in scripture about worshipping God similar to a hard vs soft heart or the fertile vs hard ground? 

  2. Why is it easier to try to relate to Able than it is to Cain?

  3. How can the community around you help you to stay in right worship to the father? 

  4. What is difficult about the concept of using scripture to interpret scripture? 

  5. What are the most helpful ways that you have experienced, cultivating faith in your heart?

 

Song Credits

Jesus My Only Hope

Words and Music: Sovereign Grace Music

Stronger

Written By: Ben Fielding / Reuben Morgan

Curse and Grace in the Fall of Man

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In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Genesis 3, Curse and Grace in the Fall of Man. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

October 9 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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His Mercy is More— Matt Papa

Hallelujah for the Cross – Newsboys

Bible Reading
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1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.

He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, 3 but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ” 4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.

8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” 11 He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” 13 Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

14 The Lord God said to the serpent,

“Because you have done this,
cursed are you above all livestock
and above all beasts of the field;
on your belly you shall go,
and dust you shall eat
all the days of your life.
15  I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring;
he shall bruise your head,
and you shall bruise his heel.”

16 To the woman he said,

“I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing;
in pain you shall bring forth children.
Your desire shall be contrary to your husband,
but he shall rule over you.”

17 And to Adam he said,

“Because you have listened to the voice of your wife
and have eaten of the tree
of which I commanded you,
‘You shall not eat of it,’
cursed is the ground because of you;
in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life;
18  thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you;
and you shall eat the plants of the field.

19  By the sweat of your face
you shall eat bread,
till you return to the ground,
for out of it you were taken;
for you are dust,
and to dust you shall return.”

20 The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. 21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.

22 Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” 23 therefore the Lord God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. 24 He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.

Genesis 3:1–24

Sermon
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Curse and Grace in the Fall of Man
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. Why does it matter that the serpent is a creature that God made?

  2. How did the serpent tempt the woman? What general principles about temptation can we learn from this?

  3. In what ways did Adam and Eve fail in this passage? What specifically did they fail at?

  4. How does the punishment affect the roles given to both the man and the woman?

  5. In what ways do we see the grace of God on display in this passage?

 

Song Credits

His Mercy Is More
Written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
© 2016 Love Your Enemies Publishing, Dayspring Publishing, LLC 
( A Division of Word Music Group, Inc.) CCLI #7065053

Hallelujah for the Cross
Written By: Ross King & Todd Wright
© 2014 Captol CMG

God's Design in Man and Woman

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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 2:18–25, God’s Design in Man and Woman. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

October 2 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Holy is the Lord God Almighty — Toronto Mass Choir

It is Well with My Soul – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.”

24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Genesis 2:18–25

Sermon
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God’s Design in Man and Woman
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What does it mean that the woman is to be a “helper” to Adam (2:18–20)?

  2. In Ephesians 5:22–23, how are husbands and wives supposed to relate differently to one another?

  3. How would you define mature manhood and mature womanhood? Are they different in and out of marriage? What biblical texts help you define them?

  4. Read 1 Timothy 2:12–14. How does Paul relate Adam and Eve to women teaching and exercising authority in church?

  5. How does the Bible’s view of manhood and womanhood differ than the worlds view of manhood and womanhood?

 

Song Credits

Holy is the Lord
Toronto Mass Choir
Written by: Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio
© Worshiptogether.com Songs, Sixsteps Music, 
Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing

It Is Well With My Soul
Words by Horatio G. Spafford (1873). Music by Philip P. Bliss (1876). Public Domain. 
Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

God's Design in Mankind

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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 2:4–25, God’s Design for Mankind. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

September 25 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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All Creatures of Our God and King – Sovereign Grace Music

The Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Bible Reading
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4  These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

5 When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground, 6 and a mist was going up from the land and was watering the whole face of the ground— 7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. 8 And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

10 A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers. 11 The name of the first is the Pishon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there. 13 The name of the second river is the Gihon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Cush. 14 And the name of the third river is the Tigris, which flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.”

24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Genesis 2:4–25

Sermon
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God’s Design for Mankind
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What is the importance of verse 5 in the story?

  2. What was the Garden of Eden like?

  3. Why was man put in the Garden (verse 15)?

  4. What do 2:15 and 1:26–28 tell us about why we are here?

  5. What is the significance of man being made from the dust in verse 7?

  6. What is the significance of Adam naming the animals in verses 19 and 20?

 

Song Credits

All Creatures of Our God and King
Original words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird.
© 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. 

The Power of the Cross
Songwriters: Townend Stuart Christopher Andrew / Getty Julian Keith
The Power Of The Cross lyrics © Thank You Music Ltd.

God's Word-Made World

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In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 1:1–2:3, God’s World-Made World. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

September 18 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery – Matt Papa

All I Have is Christ – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

6 And God said, “Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” 7 And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse. And it was so. 8 And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.

9 And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.

11 And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. 12 The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.

14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. 16 And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. 17 And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, 18 to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

20 And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” 23 And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day.

24 And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. 25 And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

27  So God created man in his own image,

in the image of God he created him;

male and female he created them.

28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 29 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. 30 And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. 31 And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.

Genesis 1:1–2:3

Sermon
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God’s Word-Made World
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What patterns do you see in the days of creation in Genesis 1?

  2. What is the significance of God speaking in Genesis 1?

  3. God calls different aspects of creation of “good” throughout the six days and then “very good” in 1:31. Now that the Fall of mankind has happened, is the creation still good?

  4. What does it mean to be made in the image of God (1:26)?

  5. What is mankind commissioned to do?

  6. What does it mean that God “rested” in 2:1–3?

 

Song Credits

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Written By: Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker, Matt Papa
© 2012 Bleecker Publishing (Admin. by Michael Bleecker); McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); Love Your Enemies Publishing

All I Have is Christ
Music and words by Jordan Kauflin. 
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Maker of Heaven and Earth

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching our first sermon in our sermon series on Genesis: Maker of Heaven and Earth.

We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

September 11 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Come People of the Risen King – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Behold Our God – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:1–2

Sermon
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Maker of Heaven and Earth
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1–3. How do these two timelines relate?

  2. What is the condition of the earth in verse 2?

  3. Why is it important to know that God created everything?

  4. What would it mean for our lives if God didn’t create everything?

  5. If God has no needs as Acts 17:24–25 says, why would he create the world?

 

Song Credits

Come People of the Risen King
Written By: Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend © 2007 Thankyou Music(Prs) Adm Worldwide at capitolcmgpublishing.com Exclusing Europe which is Adm by integritymusic.com

Behold Our God
Music and Words by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge
© 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

Family Discipleship

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching our final sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Family Discipleship.

September 3 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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May the Peoples Praise You – Keith & Kristyn Getty

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Sermon
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Family Discipleship
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and Ephesian 6:4. What are parents’ responsibilities toward their children?

  2. What are the biggest obstacles to our fulfilling those responsibilities?

  3. What are competing visions in our world and age concerning what families are for?

  4. If families are for discipleship, what does it mean when a family is broken?

  5. How do singles or parents without children factor into our discussion of family discipleship?

  6. What would you suggest to someone who wanted to start engaging their family in growing in following Christ, but didn’t know how?

 

Song Credits

May the Peoples Praise You
Words and Music By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, David Zimmer, Stuart Townend and Ed Cash 
© 2016 Getty Music Publishing (Bmi) / Townend Songs (Prs) / Alletrop Music (Bmi) (Admin by musicservies.org)

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
Words by Edward Mote (1834). Music by William B. Bradbury (1863). Public Domain. 
Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Relational Discipleship

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In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching our second sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Relational Discipleship.

August 28 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Let Your Kingdom Come – Sovereign Grace

Lord I Need You – Matt Maher

Bible Reading
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18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” 

Matthew 18:18–20

Sermon
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Relational Discipleship
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. Pastor Luke defined relational discipleship as “following Jesus alongside others and helping others to do the same.” In what ways is this definition helpful or unhelpful? What would you add to this definition?

  2. Read Ephesians 2:11–22. In light of this passage, what impact does being part of a community have upon our daily Christian lives?

  3. Read Matthew 28:18–20. What does it look like to teach people to observe all that Jesus commands?

  4. Read Ephesians 4:11–16. What does it look like to speak the truth in love to one another?

  5. What are some ways during COVID-19 that you can engage in relational discipleship?

 

Song Credits

Let Your Kingdom Come
Based on The Valley of Vision prayer, "God’s Cause." Music and Words by Bob Kauflin. © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Lord I Need You
Songwriters: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfill / Matt Maher © Universal Music Publishing Group

Personal Discipleship

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In this sermon Pastor John Norris is preaching our first sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Personal Discipleship.

August 21 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Never Cease to Praise – Grace Community Church

Behold Our God – Sovereign Grace

Bible Reading
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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:10–20

Sermon
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Personal Discipleship
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Psalm 1. What role does the Word (or law) of God play in the righteous man’s life?

  2. How do you meditate on God’s Word?

  3. Read John 15:5–8. What are the connections between “asking,” “glory,” and “bearing fruit” in verses 7 and 8?

  4. Practically, what does it mean to “pray at all times” like Ephesians 6:18 says we should?

  5. If someone is having a hard time reading their Bible regularly and praying, what advice or help could you give?

 

Song Credits

Never Cease to Praise
Words and Music: Jeff Bourque
Copyright © 2004 Universal Music Corp. and Cumberland Belle Music

Behold Our God
Music and Words by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge
© 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

Everything Good Through Jesus Christ

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re completing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:20–25, Everything Good Through Jesus Christ.

August 14 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus Shall Reign – Enfield

Man of Sorrows – Shane & Shane

Bible Reading
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 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 

22 I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. 24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings. 25 Grace be with all of you.

Hebrews 13:20–25

Sermon
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Everything Good Through Jesus Christ
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Why is God called “the God of peace”?

  2. Why is Jesus called “the great shepherd of the sheep”?

  3. What is “the eternal covenant”? Why is it called that?

  4. What is the author of Hebrews asking God to do in verses 20 and 21?

  5. In light of verses 20 and 21, when we do God’s will, who gets the credit? Why?

 

Song Credits

Jesus Shall Reign
Performed By: Enfield
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan Foglesong
Music: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan Foglesong

Man of Sorrows
Performed By: Shane & Shane
Written By: Brooke Ligertwood / Matt Crocker
© 2013 Hillsong Worship

Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:7–19, Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ.

August 7 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus Shall Reign – Enfield

Jesus Thank You – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. 10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. 12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. 13 Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. 14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. 15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. 19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Hebrews 13:7–19

Sermon
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Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What is the connection between verse 8 and verse 9?

  2. How is the heart strengthened by grace (verse 9)? Why doesn’t food strengthen the heart?

  3. What does it mean to “go to Jesus outside the camp, and bear the reproach He endured” (verse 13)?

  4. What do church leaders do according to this passage?

  5. What does it mean to obey your leaders and submit to them (verse 17)? When should you submit? When should you not?

 

Song Credits

Jesus Shall Reign
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan Foglesong
Music: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan Foglesong

Jesus Thank You
Music and Words by Pat Sczebel
© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)

Practical Love and Pure Living

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:1–6, Practical Love and Pure Living.

July 31 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Hallelujah for the Cross – Newsboys

What a Savior – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. 4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

Hebrews 13:1–6

Sermon
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Practical Love and Pure Living
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Verses 2–6 contain commands, each connected with reasons that the author is giving to help us obey those commands. What are those commands and what are the reasons given that help us obey?

  2. How do these reasons given for obedience work to motivate us.

  3. How should Christians feel about the warning given in verse 4

  4. How are these commands related to each other?

  5. How do you think this passage relates to the rest of the book?

  6. How do you need to apply these verses to your life now?

 

Song Credits

Hallelujah for the Cross
Written By: Ross King & Todd Wright
© 2014 Captol CMG

What a Savior
Verses by Philip Paul Bliss (1875). Music and chorus by Devon Kauflin. 
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).

Worship in Joy-Filled Fear

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 12:18–29, Worship in Joy-Filled Fear.

July 24 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus My Only Hope – Sovereign Grace Music

The Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Bible Reading
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18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 12:18–29

Sermon
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Worship in Joy-Filled Fear
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What are the differences between Mount Sinai in verses 18–21 and Mount Zion in verses 22–24?

  2. Why does the author of Hebrews compare these two mountains?

  3. What does it mean that Jesus’ blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel (vs. 24)?

  4. What does the author mean by “things that are shaken” in verse 27?

  5. Why does God being “a consuming fire” make Christians worship “with reverence and awe” (vs. 29)?

 

Song Credits

Jesus My Only Hope
Music and words by Mark Altrogge. © 2002 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

The Power of the Cross
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 ThankYou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com songs

The Race, the Life, and the Community

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. This week was our first week that we were able to gather in person at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre, but the restrictions placed upon gathering meant that all of our members and attendees will not be able to attend at once. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Hebrews 12:12–17, The Race, the Life, and the Community.

July 17 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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O Church Arise – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Man Of Sorrows – Hillsong

Stronger – Hillsong

Bible Reading
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12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.

Hebrews 12:12–17

Sermon
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The Race, the Life, and the Community
Drew Remke

Study Questions

  1. How does this passage relate to the verses that came before it?

  2. Practically, how can Christians strive for peace with everyone? (vs. 14)?

  3. What does it mean to strive for “the holiness without which no one will see the Lord?” (vs. 14)

  4. What role does the community of the church play in our pursuit of holiness?

  5. How are we to understand what this passage teaches about Esau in vs. 16–17? What implications does this have upon our lives?

 

The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 12:3–11, The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father.

July 10 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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John Norris


Worship Through Singing
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Jesus, Thank You – Sovereign Grace Music

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Norton Hall Band


Bible Reading
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3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?

“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
6  For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”

7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:3–11

Sermon
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The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. What does it mean that Christians “struggle against sin”? 

  2. What does God’s discipline refer to in this passage? 

  3. What is the purpose for God’s discipline? 

  4. Why is it so important that we share in God’s holiness? 

  5. What are some ways that you can actively resist sin this next week? 

 

Song Credits

Jesus, Thank You
Music and words by Pat Sczebel. 
© 2003 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. 
Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Norton Hall Band
Words: Robert Johnson, 1735-1790
Music: Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

The Founder and Perfecter of Faith

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 12:1–2, The Founder and Perfecter of Faith

July 3 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Drew Remke


Worship Through Singing
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Crown Him with Many Crowns – Norton Hall Band

O Praise the Name – Shane & Shane


Bible Reading
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1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:1–2

Sermon
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The Founder and Perfecter of Faith
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. How does this passage relate to what came before it?

  2. Why must we lay aside weights and sin?

  3. What are weights—i.e. things that may not be sin in themselves—that can keep us from running with endurance?

  4. What does it mean when it says that Jesus is the “founder and perfecter” of faith?

  5. What does it mean that Jesus “despised the shame” of the cross?

  6. How did Jesus think about joy and the cross?

  7. What does looking to Jesus teach us about running the race of faith?

 

Song Credits

Crown Him
Text: Matthew Bridges & Godfrey Thring
Music: George J. Elvey, Arranged by Norton Hall Band
Performed by Norton Hall Band

O Praise the Name (Anástasis) 
The Worship Initiative, Vol 12 
Performed by Shane & Shane
Written By: Dean Ussher / Marty Sampson / Benjamin Hastings 
© Capitol Christian Music Group