What actually happened at the crucifixion of Jesus — and what does it mean? David Armstrong explores the historical reality of crucifixion in the Roman world and asks hard questions about the dominant theory of what the cross achieved.
Weekly talks from Redeemer Central.
What actually happened at the crucifixion of Jesus — and what does it mean? David Armstrong explores the historical reality of crucifixion in the Roman world and asks hard questions about the dominant theory of what the cross achieved.
Mark 8 presents a collision between two visions of the kingdom. Peter's Messiah conquers. Jesus' Messiah suffers. In this Lenten message, David Armstrong traces that collision.
John Herron opens up one of Jesus most famous parables, the story of the Good Samaritan that shows the kind of love that breaks prejudice and can transform enemies into friends.
David Armstrong looks at a significant moment in Jesus life — his 40 nights in the wilderness and the three dark temptations that come to him.
John Herron brings the fourth part of our series, 'Look for the Light: An Epiphany Series' as we reflect upon an ancient story found deep in the Old Testament scripture; the story of Gideon.
David Armstrong brings the third part of our series, 'Look for the Light: An Epiphany Series' as we reflect upon Jesus first miracle.
David Armstrong brings the second talk in our series, 'Look for the Light: An Epiphany Series' as we reflect upon Jesus Baptism.
The first Epiphany story we reflect upon is from the Christmas story from Matthew 2:1-12 and the moment when the Magi, the wise people from the east, follow their curiosity and longing to find and visit Jesus as a child at his birth.
We often look elsewhere for sacred space, but God so often meets us in ordinary, overlooked places. Through this Advent message Jason Miller explores how Christ’s arrival lifts up our everyday “Bethlehems,” filling them with meaning, hope, and divine presence.
We often look elsewhere for sacred space, but God so often meets us in ordinary, overlooked places. Through this Advent message Jason Miller explores how Christ’s arrival lifts up our everyday “Bethlehems,” filling them with meaning, hope, and divine presence.
David and Stephanie honest conversation covers varied church experiences, the pain of religious trauma, and the pursuit of a ‘second naivety’—a rediscovery of our first love for God, where intimacy and trust become the bedrock of faith.
Many of us are drawn to the spectacular and extraordinary, but what truly cultivates a deep life? St Paul invites us to instead follow the way of love and stay rooted in relationship in order to cultivate true spiritual depth.
Stephanie Wilson brings a powerful message that speaks to the reality of suffering in the human experience and reminds us the Holy Spirit groans with us, comforting us in our pain, and bringing new life.
In this message, David Armstrong explores the story of Nicodemus and the invitation to let go of our need for certainty and step into the mystery of faith and the wonder of being born again by the Spirit.
Anton Deik — a Palestinian Christian and scholar — shares his family’s story and invites us to see the human, ethical, and theological realities of life in Israel-Palestine.
In Part 6 we explore the cautionary tale of Simon the Sorcerer from Acts 8, examining the dangers of seeking spiritual power for personal gain and advocating for genuine inner transformation.
The Spirit is symbolised by a dove, offering peace, identity, and new creation, inviting us to rest in belovedness rather than strive for worth.
In Luke 14, Jesus subverts the exclusive tables of empire with a radical practice of welcome. David Armstrong explores how open tables and shared grace form a new kind of community shaped by humility, generosity, and love.
The Spirit is described like water—rivers flowing into deserts. The Spirit not only quenches our thirst but makes us springs of living water for the world. Where the river flows, everything will live.
John Herron explores how the Holy Spirit, as God’s breath, transforms our lives making Jesus’ promises personal, connecting head to heart and filling us with God’s love.