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On Friday September 29th at 7:00 PM a new season of the St. Cecelia Series begins with an eye on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.  The Schola Redemptoris will be joined by instrumentalists to present a selection of hymn tunes created by … Continue reading →

*I am indebted to Bo Giertz’s devotional book, “To Live With Christ”, for the some of the thoughts and some sentences in this sermon. – Rev. Eric Estes Sermon Text:  Matthew 18:21-35 (ESV) 21 Then Peter came up and said to … Continue reading →

Sermon Text:  Matthew 18:1-20 (ESV) Who Is the Greatest? 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:21-28 (ESV) Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection 21 pFrom that time Jesus began to show his disciples that qhe must go to Jerusalem and rsuffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on sthe third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying,“Far be it from you, Lord!5 This shall never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, t“Get behind me, Satan! You are ua hindrance6 to me. For you vare not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him wdeny himself and xtake up his cross and follow me. 25 For xwhoever would save his life7 will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For ywhat will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or zwhat shall a man give in return for his soul?27 aFor the Son of Man is going to come with bhis angels in the glory of his Father, andc then he will repay each person according to what he has done. 28 Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not dtaste death euntil they see the Son of Man fcoming in his kingdom.”

In October of 2016 Redeemer Lutheran Church hosted Columbus State University’s Baroque Consortium for a performance of the essential selections from Handel’s Messiah.  Directed by Dr. Kristen Hansen, Redeemer’s Director of Music, we are glad to share these four movements … Continue reading →

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is honored to support the work of our Synod as it seeks to serve the church throughout the world.  One way we participate in doing this is by supporting the clergymen and their families who … Continue reading →

Jesus’s suffering and death was not for His own sake, but for the sake of people.  Christ’s passion which we commemorate each year during Lent is about God’s love for all people.  People were there; people took part; and people … Continue reading →

On October 28th, The Baroque Consortium performed The Essential Messiah, 16 movements from Handel’s Messiah.  The 12 movements related to Advent and Christmas have been uploaded to YouTube for anyone to enjoy.  This performance is part of the Saint Cecelia … Continue reading →