It is easy to make judgments based on appearances. But Jesus reminds us our assessment can often be wrong. He invites us to a redemptive way of helping others with their struggles only after we’ve considered our own struggles first.By Redland Hills Church

In a world full of hate, Jesus commanded his followers to respond in a completely different, other-worldly way. While it may seem impossible, God has modeled and shown us the way of how to love our enemies.By Redland Hills Church

“You say one thing but do another.” In a penetrating question, Jesus asks his followers why this is true of them. By hearing the question for ourselves we can aim for better alignment between our beliefs and obedience.By Redland Hills Church

In Pastor Wes’s return. We open up the book of 1 Peter. This is a powerful message on Easter Sunday learning about how Jesus is a living hope in our lives.By Redland Hills Church

Bret Devine gives a compelling message about the reward of following Jesus. We learn today how it is not about us and not about what we get.By Redland Hills Church

Today’s message is about how deep is the father’s love for us. Doug Vogel will speak on how our relationship with our earthly father affects our relationship with our heavenly father.By Redland Hills Church

Who are you going to invite? Todays sermon is on the power of an invitation. Jesus was the greatest inviter of all time. His invite had no preference or criteria of any kind. His invitation had compassion and purpose. Listen now to learn how to apply those things to your invitation.By Redland Hills Church

Mark Ingmire gives a message on prayer. We will walk through the book of Luke and learn from Jesus how to pray.By Redland Hills Church

Join us as we learn what it means to study our bible and the impact that it has in our church and our community.By Redland Hills Church

Buddy Bell gives a compelling sermon about dying to self. He teaches on how that “it’s a must” to die to self to receive the promises of God.By Redland Hills Church

Todays message is about compassion and how to show it to our neighbors.Take a journey with us as we learn about how Abraham showed compassion to some traveling strangers and how we can learn to be more compassionate to the people around us.By Redland Hills Church

We all have spiritual gifts and it is important to use them for God’s glory. In order to keep the fire burning for Christ we have to develop spiritual disciplines. Satan will try to use fear or other distractions to keep us from fulfilling what God has planned for us. We must keep fueling the fire each day to be used by God.…

Day 28: Saturday // February 3 Matthew 28:16-20 We have been commanded and given the authority of Jesus to make disciples. How have you been engaged in the King’s mission? What role are you playing to help others become a follower of Jesus? What would you desire to do but are fearful to try? How does the promise of the presence of Jesus encourage y…

Day 27: Friday // February 2 Matthew 25:31-46 In this difficult passage, the goats are condemned, not because they wouldn’t do for God, but because they neglected to do for others. Ignorance was not a valid excuse. Doing for others is doing for Jesus. As you go about your day, ask the Lord to give you his eyes so that you can see the needs the Fath…

Day 24: Tuesday // January 30 Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus’ harshest words weren’t for the pagans or “sinners…” they were there for the religious people who thought they “had it all together”. They didn’t live out the principles and holy instruction on they talked about, teaching us that just knowing the information doesn’t lead to automatic life transfor…

Day 23: Monday // January 29 Matthew 22:34-39 In a busy world where we know we can’t do everything, we’ll sometimes ask “what is the most important thing I must do?” Jesus answers this question by commanding us to love God and love our neighbor. Everything else revolves around these two items. Pray for our church today to grow in our love for God. …

As Executive Director of Mission Alive, a church planting ministry, Tod Vogt, was in on the planning of Redland Hills from the very beginning. He was in town on Sunday to celebrate the church’s 10th birthday.By Redland Hills Church

Day 21: Saturday // January 27 Matthew 18:1-14 Children are important to God, and an important part of this church family. God holds them up as a model of faith. We have a sacred responsibility to invest in them, grow their faith, and disciple them in the ways of Jesus. Spend today praying for the children in our church. Pray that each one develops…

Day 20: Friday // January 26 Luke 4:14-21 The mission of Jesus was clear: the poor, freedom, sight, liberation of the oppressed, proclamation. This was the very first text ever preached at Redland Hills on this day, ten years ago. As we think about the beginning of the second decade of this church, what is your purpose that God is calling you to? W…

Day 19: Thursday // January 25 Redland Hills launched on January 26, 2014. That means today is the last day of the first decade of our church’s story. As we close one decade and step into the next, it is appropriate we are thanking God by looking back and looking ahead. Morning Prayer Matthew 6:16-18 Begin today by offering any hunger you may exper…

Day 18: Wednesday // January 24 Matthew 16:21-27 Rewards are a powerful incentive. We do many things to get reward points, financial rewards, and recognition rewards. How often do you consider your eternal rewards that come from Jesus? It is easy to seek after the wrong rewards that come from the world. Jesus instructs us to lay down our lives, car…

Day 17: Tuesday // January 23 Matthew 13:44-46 Imagine discovering an incredibly valuable treasure. What is your reaction to to what you have found? How does that compare with your relationship to Jesus? Are there other more important priorities getting in the way of making Jesus your first priority? Are you making sacrifices to obtain that “one th…

Day 16: Monday // January 22 Matthew 13:1-23 In one of Jesus’ most iconic parables, he describes four types of soil: the hard path, the rocks, the weed-infested, and the good earth. Each of us knows people who are in these four categories. Take a moment to place one or two names in each category. What are their needs? Why is the soil conditioned in…

We welcomed Mark Jackson this week as our speaker. After serving as a high school teacher and coach, Mark served with Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 13 years. Most recently he was an associate pastor at Mulder Church here in Redland and loves this community.By Redland Hills Church

Day 15: Sunday // January 21 Matthew 11:25-30 What a beautiful invitation! We are invited to learn from Jesus, to hand him our burdens, and to receive his rest. What burdens are your carrying right now? Visualize being with Jesus like you are visiting an old friend. Talk to him about your life, your feelings, and the weight you are carrying. What i…

Day 14: Saturday // January 20 Matthew 10:16-42 How often are you anxious about having the right words for a situation? What about fear of rejection when sharing your faith? Begin your prayer today with asking for Holy Spirit words and courage to live and walk in faithfulness to him. It will be hard, which is why Jesus describes why following him a…

Day 13: Friday // January 19 Matthew 9:35-38 Our Lord is a Lord of compassion. Jesus doesn’t just see crowds. He sees each person, their pain, and works to meet their needs. Several prayers arise out of the text today. First, ask the Lord that we would be proclaimers of good news to the world around us. Second, ask God to give us greater works of c…