“Looking to Jesus” features the preaching ministry of Brian G. Hedges, lead pastor at Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan. Brian’s sermons are focused on the Christ-centered exposition and application of the Scriptures. His aim in preaching is to be “true to the text, true to the gospel, and true to life.” New episodes are released every other week. Brian and his wife, Holly, have been married since 1996 and have four children. Brian is the author of Christ Formed in You; Christ All Sufficien ...
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Sons or Slaves? (Galatians 4:1-11)
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Do you think of God primarily as your loving Father or more as a powerful ruler who needs to be obeyed—or else? Brian Hedges helps us adjust our perspective by considering: (5:41) 1. What We Were: Slaves (Gal 4:1-3) (16:03) 2. What God Did (Gal 4:4-6), and (29:08) 3. What We Now Are: Sons and Heirs (Gal 4:7-11) Contact Redeemer Church (scroll down)…
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Union with Christ (Galatians 3:26-29)
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What does it mean to be “in Christ?” Pastor Brian Hedges answers three questions from Galatians 3:26-29. (4:35) 1. What is union with Christ? (13:26) 2. Why is it important? (30:14) 3. How do we get it? Links: What is the gospel? Transcript for this sermon Contact Redeemer Church Text Pastor Brian with questions or comments.…
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The Law and the Promise (Galatians 3:15-25)
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Have you ever wondered why the existence of a rule causes something in you to want to break it? Brian Hedges explains that phenomenon as he explores three important themes from Scripture found in this passage: (8:06) 1. The Promise (Abraham) (17:30) 2. The Law (Moses) (34:24) 3. Faith (Christ) Transcript for this sermon Redeemer Church website Cont…
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Redeemed from the Curse of the Law (Galatians 3:6-14)
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Brian G. Hedges explains what it means to you that, on the cross, Jesus Christ took on himself your curse. (0:00) Intro, passage, and outline (8:03) 1. The Curse of the Law (16:18) 2. Redemption from the Curse (24:43) 3. The Blessings of Redemption Song Credit: I Will Sing of My Redeemer, Richard Jensen, My Soul Waits ℗ 2015 Richard Jensen Redeemer…
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Christian Beginnings (Galatians 3:1-5)
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Have you ever suffered from spiritual amnesia? Sometimes we forget who we are in relation to who God is and what he’s done for us. Brian Hedges says that’s not a great place to be! It leads to a life of trying harder and harder without getting any closer to God. The solution lies in doing what the Apostle Paul encouraged the Galatians to do in this…
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Justified By Faith In Christ (Galatians 2:15-21)
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How can sinful human beings be made right with our holy God? Brian Hedges explains the central theme of Paul’s letter to the Galatians—justification by faith. He points out: (5:39) 1. Justification—That We Need It (17:01) 2. Justification—How to Get It (26:47) 3. Justification—Why It Matters Song credit: I Boast No More, Caedmon’s Call, In the Comp…
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Gospel Commitments (Galatians 2:1-14)
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When it comes to what you believe, some things are worth taking a stand over, and other things can be overlooked. How do you know the difference? Brian Hedges explains Paul’s approach and encourages us to: (11:48) 1. Unite in Gospel Fellowship (25:45) 2. Fight for Gospel Freedom (36:29) 3. Walk in Gospel Truth Redeemer Church website Text Pastor Br…
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Called By His Grace (Galatians 1:11-24)
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Description: There’s something everyone needs. It's God’s grace—both to bring us into right standing with him, and to transform our lives. Paul understood this truth. In this episode, Brian Hedges shows us: (8:25) 1. Paul the Persecutor: Grace Needed (16:57) 2. Paul the Convert: Grace Received (25:56) 3. Paul the Apostle: Grace Proclaimed Redeemer …
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No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:6-12)
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Brian Hedges helps you see what made the Apostle Paul so angry, and why he used such strong language in his letter to the churches in Galatia. (0:00) Intro, Passage, and Outline (6:15) 1. The Nature of the Gospel (11:28) 2. The Distortion of the Gospel (24:38) 3. The Implications of the Gospel Season 5: Galatians: The One and Only Gospel Redeemer.c…
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The Divine Rescue (Galatians 1:1-5)
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Introduction to Galatians Brian G. Hedges helps us understand: (14:26) 1. Our Need for Rescue (23:30) 2. How Christ Rescues Us (31:11) 3. The Reason for His Rescue This episode includes a portion of this song: Title: Rescuer (Good News) Artist: Rend Collective Album: Good News; Sparrow Records; ℗ 2018 Rend Family Records, under exclusive license to…
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Blessed Are the Forgiven (Psalm 32)
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King David recognized his greatest need. It’s yours, too. Brian Hedges takes you to Psalm 32 to discover: (5:44) 1. The Problem of Sin (12:35) 2. The Practice of Confession (17:11) 3. The Blessings of Restoration This episode features portions of these songs: Title: O For a Closer Walk With God Artist: Stuart Townend Album: Creation Sings ℗ 2009 In…
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Seven Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (Psalm 63)
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Season 4 (Psalms for Times of Trouble), Episode 6. In this message from Psalm 63, Pastor Brian Hedges asks these diagnostic questions: (4:38) 1. Do you prioritize God? (8:33) 2. Do you desire God? (12:52) 3. Do you worship God? (17:30) 4. Do you enjoy God? (21:48) 5. Do you think about God? (28:02) 6. Do you pursue God? (30:21) 7. Do you trust God?…
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The Song of the Savior (Psalm 22)
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Why does God allow suffering? Pastor Brian G. Hedges says the answer is nuanced. But Scripture’s explanation includes Jesus’ suffering on the cross. In this look at Psalm 22, Brian shows us: (6:09) 1. Jesus suffers with us. (14:22) 2. Jesus suffers for us. (19:58) 3. Jesus leads us in worship. Redeemer.ch Text Pastor Brian with questions or comment…
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How Long, O Lord? (Psalm 13)
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If you've ever felt like God abandoned you, guess what? So did David! Brian Hedges shows us the movement found in Psalm 13: (5:20) 1. The Questions of Lament (15:23) 2. The Pleas of Faith (24:20) 3. The Song of Praise Watch this sermon. Redeemer Church Contact us with feedback on this podcast. Text Pastor Brian with questions or comments.…
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Keys to Christian Contentment (Psalm 131)
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Sometimes we think and behave like "practical atheists," as if there were no God. In contrast, Pastor Brian Hedges shows us these four truths from Psalm 131. (5:03) 1. Contentment Begins With Humility (10:09) 2. Contentment is a Learned Skill (16:30) 3. Contentment is Pictured as a Weaned Child (21:20) 4. Contentment is Full of Hope Watch this serm…
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Hope for the Distressed (Psalms 42-43)
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Stress is a normal part of life in our fallen world. Thankfully, God’s word offers hope for the distressed, in Psalms 42 and 43. Brian Hedges turns there to show us: (04:17) 1. The Symptoms of Stress (06:20) - The picture of being burdened (07:12) - The picture of being in turmoil (08:21) - The picture of drowning (10:16) 2. The Diagnosis of Stress…
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Therefore We Will Not Fear (Psalm 46)
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The fears you face are tiny compared to God. Be comforted as you remember these reasons not to fear, from Psalm 46: (4:23) God’s Protection (9:30) God’s Providence (16:09) God’s Presence How we should respond: (21:22) Behold the works of God (23:50) Be still and know that he is God Redeemer Church website Link to this sermon transcript Text Pastor …
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Holy Week: The Resurrection of the King
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Your faith, indeed all of Christianity, stands or falls on whether or not Jesus of Nazareth is alive. In this powerful message from Luke 24, Brian Hedges shows us: (5:26) 1. Claims About the Resurrection (11:34) 2. The Evidence for the Resurrection (21:07) 3. Belief in the Resurrection (30:38) 4. The Implications of the Resurrection Watch this serm…
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Holy Week: The Crucifixion of the King
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Nobody could have guessed what kind of king Jesus would prove to be. In this message from Good Friday 2023, Brian Hedges explains Luke 23:27-46 and helps us see how to apply these truths to our own lives. Outline: (4:29) 1. The King Who Warns That He Might Save (Luke 23:27-31) (13:01) 2. The King Who Prays for His Enemies (Luke 23:32-34) (22:46) 3.…
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Vision & Values, Part 4: Mission
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When you're on a mission, you need motivation, you need a team, and you need the right perspective. In this episode Brian Hedges explains (1) the Ambition (the honor of Christ), (2) the Partnership (the body of Christ), and (3) the Mindset (the mind of Christ) exhibited by the Apostle Paul in the epistle to the Philippians. Redeemer Church website:…
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Vision & Values, Part 3: Community
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We are made for community. We don’t function well on our own. Brian Hedges says there are some guidelines for how our relationships should operate. In this episode: our relationship with leaders in the church, our relationship with one another, and our relationship with God. Text Pastor Brian with questions or comments.…
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Vision & Values, Part 2: Worship
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What do you think of when you think about worship in the context of the local church? Your thoughts might immediately jump to things like styles of worship, where you contrast the worship style of one church with the worship style of another church. But according to Pastor Brian Hedges, worship has less to do with whether your church has piano and …
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Vision & Values, Part 1: The Gospel
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It's true for your church, and it's true for you as an individual. If the gospel is not central to all you do, you will drift off course. Pastor Brian Hedges takes us to 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 to show us (1) the priority of the gospel, (2) the message of the gospel, and (3) five implications of the gospel. Text Pastor Brian with questions or comments…
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If you were trapped inside a burning building, you would cry out to be rescued. In this episode of Looking to Jesus, Brian Hedges takes us to Exodus 6 to show us what redemption is, why we need it, and the Lord who is our Redeemer. Text Pastor Brian with questions or comments.Brian G. Hedges - Redeemer Church, Niles, Michigan, USA tarafından oluşturuldu
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