Redemption City Church - Boston
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRedemption City Church exists to seek the renewal of the city of Boston spiritually, socially and culturally with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We gather on Sundays in the South End (90 Warren Ave). www.redemptioncityboston.com
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Matthew 6:5-15 - How to Pray Part 1
November 21, 2021 22:02 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is a beautiful vision of what life in God’s kingdom is suppose to look like - a vision of beauty and the flourishing life. When it comes to prayer we're all beginners. In this teaching we slow down and consider Jesus' invitation to pray with simplicity and clarity. #boston #bostonchurch #inbostonasitisinheaven #church #wayofjesus
Matthew 6:5-15 - What is Prayer?
November 15, 2021 18:01 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is a beautiful vision of what life in God’s kingdom is suppose to look like - a vision of beauty and the flourishing life. When it comes to prayer we're all beginners. In this teaching we slow down and consider Jesus invitation not only pray but to be silent. It's an invitation to commune with God in the quiet place. #boston #bostonchurch #inbostonasitisinheaven #church #wayofjesus
Matthew 6:1-4 - How Not to Be Religious
November 01, 2021 21:55 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJesus cautions and reminds us that it’s easy to do the right and good things for all the wrong reasons. There is a propensity in all of us to do the right things for all the wrong reasons. This is especially true in the church. This isn’t just at the giving level – in chapter 6 Jesus identifies 3 important practices he assumes we’ll do: give to the poor, pray, and fast. In short Jesus is teaching us how to not be religious
The Beatitudes
October 24, 2021 18:58 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Way of Jesus is marked by love for God and people. The Sermon on the Mount is an invitation to live into this way fully. The Sermon on the Mount is wisdom from God to live a life that flourishes.
Vision Series: Way of Jesus
October 10, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRedemption City Church is built around the idea of practicing the way of Jesus, together, for the renewal of the city. We believe that to be an apprentice of Jesus is to order your life around three goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. Our dream is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city, will be transformed. Our prayer is as Jesus prayed, that God’s will would be done in Boston as it is in Heaven.
What is Liturgy?
October 05, 2021 13:45 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBRedemption City Church exists to seek the renewal of the city of Boston spiritually, socially and culturally with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We gather on Sundays in the South End (90 Warren Ave). www.redemptioncityboston.com
Matthew 5:1-12 - Living into The Sermon on the Mount
June 21, 2021 15:34 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWe live in a time of history when it's never been easier to listen to the best content in the world, and yet to do almost all of it with a complete lack of accountability. We listen to sermons as entertainment. We have access to the best and latest teachings regarding Jesus and Scripture. But the point of all of this is for you and me to become like Jesus by obeying Him. The Sermon on the Mount is a call to more information but transformation from the inside out.
Matthew 5:43-48 - Love Your Enemies
June 18, 2021 16:21 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is a beautiful vision of what life in God’s kingdom is suppose to look like. A vision of beauty and the flourishing life. According to Jesus, learning to love and pray for your enemies is one of the most sacred and flourishing things you can do to walk in the way of Jesus. This is holy. This is Christ being formed in you. Join us as Jesus speaks to us about loving and praying for our enemies.
Matthew 5:38-42 - Retaliation
June 18, 2021 16:13 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is a beautiful vision of what life in God’s kingdom is suppose to look like - a vision of beauty and the flourishing life. But what happens when we are wronged? What do we do when our first instinct is to get even and exact our justice to wrongdoers? Join us as Jesus speaks to us about revenge and loving our enemies. #boston #bostonchurch #inbostonasitisinheaven #church #wayofjesus
Raised: Suffering
May 14, 2021 15:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBChristianity declares that a first-century Jewish man, crucified between two common thieves, was actually God and rose from the dead. Did Jesus actually raise from the dead? If it’s true it changes everything If it’s false why bother? Join us for Church Online for this short teaching series called Raised and consider with us why the resurrection matters, and why to believe it.
Raised: Faith Part 2
May 03, 2021 16:37 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBChristianity declares that a first-century Jewish man, crucified between two common thieves, was actually God and rose from the dead. Did Jesus actually raise from the dead? If it’s true it changes everything If it’s false why bother? Join us for Church Online for this short teaching series called Raised and consider with us why the resurrection matters, and why to believe it.
Raised: Faith Part 1
May 03, 2021 16:32 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBChristianity declares that a first-century Jewish man, crucified between two common thieves, was actually God and rose from the dead. Did Jesus actually raise from the dead? If it’s true it changes everything If it’s false why bother? Join us for Church Online for this short teaching series called Raised and consider with us why the resurrection matters, and why to believe it.
Raised: Cycle
April 20, 2021 16:41 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBChristianity declares that a first-century Jewish man, crucified between two common thieves, was actually God and rose from the dead. Did Jesus actually raise from the dead? If it’s true it changes everything If it’s false why bother? Join us for Church Online for this short teaching series called Raised and consider with us why the resurrection matters, and why to believe it.
Raised: Doubt
April 12, 2021 18:02 - 34 minutes - 32 MBChristianity declares that a first-century Jewish man, crucified between two common thieves, was actually God and rose from the dead. Did Jesus actually raise from the dead? If it’s true it changes everything If it’s false why bother? Join us for Church Online for this short teaching series called Raised and consider with us why the resurrection matters, and why to believe it.
1 Year Later: Living in a Pandemic with Joy in Times of Uncertainty
March 20, 2021 03:09 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWe don’t know how much longer this pandemic, and the accompanying social unrest, will last. We were all hoping that by the beginning of 2021 life would start to return to normal. That, clearly, has yet to happen. So, here’s the question: How do we not just survive the coming season – but rather come out the other side of it with a new inner strength and fortitude, and above all, spiritual formation in the the person of Jesus? Is there a way to travel this road of pain together with joy? ...
Matthew 5:33-37 - Integrity
March 18, 2021 11:12 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn Jesus’ time, making promises one could not keep was prevalent. Lack of integrity was seen as something acceptable and Jesus says lack of integrity has no place among God’s people. Jesus taught that if you say you are going to do something, do it and if you can’t say no. Live with integrity. Thats it. Simple, profound, but so challenging.
Matthew 5:31-32 - Divorce and Remarriage
March 08, 2021 17:14 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAttitudes about marriage in culture have been shifting in a downward trend and is disappearing fast. There are many reasons for this. One reason among many why people choose not to get married is divorce. Many come from divorced backgrounds. Others have parents in a bad marriage and many don’t want that life. Whatever the reasons are for not getting are not always for godly reasons but broken ones. What does all this mean for followers of Jesus? How do we interact with the realitie...
Matthew 5:27-30 - Objectification
February 26, 2021 22:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe live in a sex driven society. The church has responded to it in one of two ways: condemnation or accommodation. The problem with condemning or accommodating views regarding sex culture is that it assumes we are passive victims of desire, and in both views it places all blame for our struggle “out there” in the culture. Jesus’ words on from the sermon on the mount offers us a more nuanced view. All the warnings in the Bible about sex are designed around the idea that sex is good and th...
Matthew 5:27-30 - Objectification and Lust Part 1
February 26, 2021 22:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe live in a sex driven society. The church has responded to it in one of two ways: condemnation or accommodation. The problem with condemning or accommodating views regarding sex culture is that it assumes we are passive victims of desire, and in both views it places all blame for our struggle “out there” in the culture. Jesus’ words on from the sermon on the mount offers us a more nuanced view. All the warnings in the Bible about sex are designed around the idea that sex is good and th...
Matthew 5:21-26 - Anger and the Way of Honor
February 23, 2021 21:26 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOne of the things Jesus teaches is that calling someone a fool/idiot is closely related to anger, in that it represents a destructive attack on one’s character and identity. Jesus warns us that the person who violates another person made in God’s image in this grievous way is liable to the hell of fire. Followers of Jesus are commanded to treat others with dignity and respect rather than giving anger a place in our human interactions, especially with other Christians. All devaluing of peopl...
Matthew 5:21-26 - Which Bible Did Jesus Read?
February 16, 2021 19:07 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSo many Christians don’t know what to do with the Old Testament or how to apply it. Sadly, this results in having a low view of the OT and thats unfortunate because Jesus loved the OT and because in it we see the very character of God. If Jesus is who he claims to be, then his opinion should be very influential in shaping our own. Jesus had a high view of Scripture that included all of the Old Testament. He loved and obeyed it. Like Jesus, followers of His are called to the same care an...
Matthew 5:17-20 - Which Bible Did Jesus Read?
February 16, 2021 19:07 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBSo many Christians don’t know what to do with the Old Testament or how to apply it. Sadly, this results in having a low view of the OT and thats unfortunate because Jesus loved the OT and because in it we see the very character of God. If Jesus is who he claims to be, then his opinion should be very influential in shaping our own. Jesus had a high view of Scripture that included all of the Old Testament. He loved and obeyed it. Like Jesus, followers of His are called to the same care an...
Matthew 5:13-16 - Cultural Protectionism or Cultural Engagement?
February 09, 2021 21:28 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this teaching we explore ways we can bring gospel influence in our cultural moment. As Christians we follow a Savior who suffered, so we must expect to suffer. How do we respond when we find ourselves in those difficult spaces? In this teaching, Jesus shows us the way of influence.
Matthew 5:1-12 - Who Really is Blessed?
February 01, 2021 20:22 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus invites us to live into a way of living called The Beatitudes. He calls us into a life of true blessedness. The Beatitudes are an invitation from Jesus the prophet and sage into a way of being in the world that results in true human flourishing now and the age to come.
The Sermon on the Mount
January 26, 2021 19:49 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is more than a sermon, it’s an invitation to flourish. It’s a vision and a way of being inside the kingdom of God. It’s an invitation to take Jesus seriously.
The Hope (Advent)
December 07, 2020 19:13 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB2020 is coming to an end and who knows what 2021 will bring but I think we can all agree its been a bruising and difficult year. Perhaps this year, more than ever, you need no convincing that the world is not right. You can’t really long for the better world Jesus promises until you admit the messed up parts of this one. Advent is a chance to do this. The word “advent” means “the arrival.” In advent we wait for the arrival of Jesus not as a baby but as judge who will come to make all things...
Already Not Yet: Matthew 4:12-25
November 25, 2020 21:04 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Jesus' Temptations: Matthew 4:1-11
November 16, 2020 15:41 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Jesus, Politics, and the Way of Exiles Part 2
November 09, 2020 14:54 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBNo matter what our differences are politically, we can all agree that this election cycle has been demoralizing, traumatizing, and blistering for most of the country. If you are angry, anxious, disappointed, confused, or disillusioned this teaching is for you.
Jesus, Politics, and the Way of Exiles Part 1
November 03, 2020 21:03 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBNo matter what our differences are politically, we can all agree that this election cycle has been demoralizing, traumatizing, and blistering for most of the country. If you are angry, anxious, disappointed, confused, or disillusioned this teaching is for you.
Jesus is Trustworthy: Matthew 3:13-17
October 26, 2020 17:14 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Jesus the Judge: Matthew 3:1-12
October 19, 2020 15:09 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Jesus the Servant King: Matthew 2:13-23
October 13, 2020 17:54 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Jesus' Birth: Matthew 1:18-25
September 28, 2020 18:02 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Jesus' Family: Matthew 1:1-17
September 21, 2020 19:21 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
The Way of Jesus: Matthew 28:18-20
September 15, 2020 13:56 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWe began a new teaching series in the Gospel of Matthew called the Way of Jesus. The Way of Jesus is the pattern of discipleship that is aligned with his Kingdom and empowered by his Spirit. The Way of Jesus is his lifestyle, priorities, habits, and power—all of which he has shared with us. The way of Jesus is learning how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.
Idolatry : Habakkuk 2:18-20
March 11, 2020 14:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
Discipline : Habakkuk 2:6-17
March 11, 2020 14:25 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
Faith : Habakkuk 2:1-5
February 25, 2020 19:29 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
Limits : Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
February 19, 2020 16:18 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
Justice : Habakkuk 1:1-11
February 10, 2020 17:37 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
Unanswered Prayer : Habakkuk 1:5-11
February 05, 2020 15:32 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
Silence : Habakkuk 1:1-4
February 05, 2020 15:25 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHabakkuk is a short but powerful book about trusting God when it doesn’t make sense and how He speaks to our struggles and doubts. Habakkuk discusses the doubt and pain we feel when things go horribly wrong. But it ultimately explains why God allows us to experience pain, suffering and doubt. In short this is a book for those that struggle with God. And truth is we all struggle and need grace.
What is Revival?
February 05, 2020 15:19 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBRedemption City Church exists to seek the renewal of the city of Boston spiritually, socially and culturally with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We gather on Sundays in the South End (90 Warren Ave). www.redemptioncityboston.com
Advent II
December 10, 2019 20:21 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAdvent season is about awakening the angst of waiting, longing, and yearning for Christ. In Advent Season, we re-live all of the longing and yearnings for the coming of the Messiah that our fathers and mothers in the faith experienced before us. We look back and remember the people of the Old Testament as they waited for the Savior that God had promised through the prophets.
Advent I
December 10, 2019 20:18 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAdvent season is about awakening the angst of waiting, longing, and yearning for Christ. In Advent Season, we re-live all of the longing and yearnings for the coming of the Messiah that our fathers and mothers in the faith experienced before us. We look back and remember the people of the Old Testament as they waited for the Savior that God had promised through the prophets.
Jesus and the Controversial Disciple
December 10, 2019 20:14 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWe end by asking the same questions we began with: Who is Jesus? And which Jesus are you following? What does it mean to follow Jesus in Boston in these crazy times? As we end this teaching series, we want to help you understand our cultural moment and introduce into the conversation the scandalous compassion of Jesus Christ.
Jesus and Privilege
November 20, 2019 21:33 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOur culture seems like its being pulled apart around issues of race and gender. In the fragmented polarized society that we live in today humility is the call of the church. Jesus emptied himself and gave up his rights - he was about something other than himself.
Jesus and Men
November 03, 2019 23:58 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBOver the past couple of weeks we've been talking a lot about sexuality and roles in marriage. Last week we answered the question "does Christianity denigrate women?" In this weeks teaching we aim to answer the question: Does Christianity teach men to be misogynistic?
Jesus and Women
October 29, 2019 12:58 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWhen a Hollywood director is caught in an abusive pattern, we’ve heard some Christians say it’s because of his atheism or sexual liberation. And then when a Christian clergyman is discovered in the same sort of abuse, we’ve heard some say that it’s because of “sexual repression.” To some degree, these questions of theology are welcome. Jesus did, after all, tell us that we are to judge a tree by its fruit (Lk. 6:43-45). Sometimes awful actions point to something seriously awry in the system ...