As I’m sure you know, I had major surgery 23 days ago. This is my first day back in the pulpit in what SEEMS like quite a while and I don’t want to complain but I need to tell you that for the last month or so I’ve experienced a lot of SUFFERING. In fact, […]
Sermons
Week after week, Pastor Mark Adams brings his special touch to the sermons we hear. We are providing these messages here on our website as an extension of our ministry. You are welcome to use these messages without charge. Please do not sell or reproduce them without permission.
The Blessing of Suffering
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: June 1, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 |
Amazing Grace
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: May 4, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 3:21 - 4:25 |
For the past year or so—thanks to the influence of a friend—my daughter has become very interested in professional baseball—specifically the Philadelphia Phillies. As a true fan, she has a Phillies banner on her bulletin board; she has a Phillies hat and two or three Phillies T-shirts; she’s been to at least three Phillies games; […]
Deacon Ordination Charge
| Series: Deacon Ordination | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: April 20, 2008 | Scripture Reference: -- |
If you’re like me, you can look back over your life and see special days that stand out above others. I’m talking about those days that kind of “glow” in your memory because they were days when life-changing things happened. For me days like this include August 14, 1979—the day I married Sue and June […]
Fatal Flaws of Religion
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: April 13, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1 - 3:20 |
As most of you know, this last Sunday night we had the second business meeting in a row in which we dealt with a very important issue: namely which staff position to fill next. Of course staff salary dollars are a very precious commodity PLUS staff leadership can be pivotal when it comes to maximizing […]
When God Gives Up
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: April 6, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 1:18-32 |
A few weeks ago I finished a series of historical fiction novels, written by Bernard Cornwell that chronicled the Napoleonic wars that were fought between England and France. Just curious….any OTHER Cornwell fans out there? Anyone other than me and Gary read his “Richard Sharpe” series? Well, I thoroughly enjoyed these books because Cornwell was […]
Unleashing the Power of the Gospel
| Series: Romans | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 30, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Romans 1:1-17 |
Let me ask you a question: “What is the most important letter you have ever received?” If you’re a veteran of the Vietnam war then this question might bring up a bad memory because the letter that stands out most in your memory was your DRAFT NOTICE. In that same negative light—some of you might […]
What is God Calling Redland to Do in 2008?
| Series: Vision Sunday | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: February 3, 2008 | Scripture Reference: Jeremiah 29:11 |
Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” When I was a freshman in Highschool I tried out for—and made—the Junior Varsity football team. If cameras had been invented back then […]
Put On Love
| Series: The Dress Code of a Christian | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 20, 2008 | Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 1:3-9 |
3 – His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness—through our knowledge of Him Who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4 – Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, …so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape […]
Put on Brotherly Kindness
| Series: The Dress Code of a Christian | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 13, 2008 | Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 1:3-9 |
3 – His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness—through our knowledge of Him Who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4 – Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, …so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape […]
Put on Godliness
| Series: The Dress Code of a Christian | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 6, 2008 | Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 1:3-9 |
3 – His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness—through our knowledge of Him Who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4 – Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, …so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape […]