Redemption - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:49:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg Redemption - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 Following Jesus – Week 16 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-16/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:43:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5024 All history points to the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection (⁠Matthew 27:27-54⁠). The cross is a scandal (⁠1 Cor 1:18⁠); it makes no sense to invent such a thing – to use a device of torture as a symbol of grace. This idea of sacrifice is alarming (especially the sacrifice of Jesus); could there be another way? Even Jesus asked this question. The night of His death, He prayed; “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” but […]

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]]> All history points to the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection (⁠Matthew 27:27-54⁠). The cross is a scandal (⁠1 Cor 1:18⁠); it makes no sense to invent such a thing – to use a device of torture as a symbol of grace. This idea of sacrifice is alarming (especially the sacrifice of Jesus); could there be another way? Even Jesus asked this question. The night of His death, He prayed; “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” but concluded, “Your will be done.” Justice is required for the history of sin. It is here that God’s love and justice ‘kiss’ (⁠Psalm 85:10⁠). Seven hundred years after Isaiah wrote about the suffering Messiah’s redemption of the world (⁠Isaiah 53:1-12⁠), it finally came to pass. Love overwhelming, love manifest (⁠1 John 4:9-10⁠), love in action, the act of history. Jesus’ act of love is enough to redeem the entire world (⁠John 3:16⁠).

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]]> Redeemer https://liferoads.org/sermons/redeemer/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:05:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4884 He is risen! (⁠Ephesians 1:7-10⁠) Jesus has paid the ransom and bought us back. We are redeemed from slavery and sin. It was a high price, indeed, but you are of infinite worth to God. So, live the new life Jesus gave us when He transferred us from a life of darkness to His kingdom of redemption and forgiveness (⁠Colossians 1:13-14⁠).

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]]> He is risen! (⁠Ephesians 1:7-10⁠)

Jesus has paid the ransom and bought us back. We are redeemed from slavery and sin. It was a high price, indeed, but you are of infinite worth to God. So, live the new life Jesus gave us when He transferred us from a life of darkness to His kingdom of redemption and forgiveness (⁠Colossians 1:13-14⁠).

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]]> A living Redeemer – Week 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/a-living-redeemer-week-3/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:25:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4880 In the final chapter of Ruth, we saw that we need a redeemer, not just humanity, but each and every one of us. We also need a king, a benevolent, loving authority that we can only find in Christ. Finally, it is critical to know that everyone is invited; everyone is welcome. Just as Ruth was an outsider, she became an integral part of the family. This is true of each of you as well. Ephesians 2:11-21

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]]> In the final chapter of Ruth, we saw that we need a redeemer, not just humanity, but each and every one of us. We also need a king, a benevolent, loving authority that we can only find in Christ. Finally, it is critical to know that everyone is invited; everyone is welcome. Just as Ruth was an outsider, she became an integral part of the family. This is true of each of you as well.

Ephesians 2:11-21

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]]> Ephesians – Sit, Walk, Stand – Pt. 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/ephesians-sit-walk-stand-pt-3/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:45:46 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2755 We were dead in sin, but made alive in Christ. Raised up to be seated with Christ in the heavenly places. A masterpiece! Do you see yourself as Gods masterpiece?

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]]> By Grace Through Faith – Pt.6 https://liferoads.org/sermons/grace-faith-pt-6/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:41:27 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=1012 Why the Law in light of Grace? God gave a Promise thought the covenant the Law was our guide and the promise fulfilled in Jesus.

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]]> We often think laws and rules are unnecessary, that we know better. Until we face a situation where the reasoning behind the law becomes clear.  We received the laws through Moses and they were meant to lead and guide us closer to God, our tutor or guide until Jesus came to fulfill His promise to Abraham. Jesus fulfilled the law. His sacrifice redeemed us from our transgressions so the distance between us and God could be closed permanently.

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]]> Storyline – Easter https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-easter/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:30:49 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=923 Through the great story line of the universe (creation-fall-redemption-restoration) Jesus completes us and we are the continuation of the story.

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2 Corinthians 4:6

Romans 6:4-9

Romans 4:25

1 Corinthians 15:20-23

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]]> Storyline – Restoration https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-restoration/ https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-restoration/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:07:29 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=912 Though this world is broken we can be reconciled with God. In that reconciliation we are being transformed and restored. In the same restoration we will be fully restored to a glorified state when Jesus the perfect king and judge returns. We are not home yet.

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Romans 8:18-25

Revelations 21:1-5

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]]> https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-restoration/feed/ 0 Storyline – Redemption https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-redemption/ https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-redemption/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 05:12:19 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=890 This is the story of the Bible, the biggest story ever told. God created an unbroken world and it is no longer the way it should be because of sin. Jesus has redeemed us at a great cost purchasing you from slavery. How grateful are you? How does this effect your life?

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]]> https://liferoads.org/sermons/storyline-redemption/feed/ 0 Questions God Asks – Pt.5 https://liferoads.org/sermons/questions-god-asks-pt-5/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:24:21 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=862 One could say that Peter's relationship with Jesus was an emotional roller-coaster, moments of historically spiritual highs and lows. We often project Jesus as having a negative attitude toward our failures, but we see from His relationship with Peter that isn't the case. Offer your whole self and be redeemed by Jesus to be used for His good.

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Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
John 21:3-11, 15-19

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]]> See What God Has Done – Home for the Holidays https://liferoads.org/sermons/see-god-done/ Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:03:34 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=777 Christmas is a real story about God fulfilling His promise and redeeming. Come join the family.

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1 Cor 2:9

Eph 3:20-21

Rom 8:28

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