God's Design in Mankind

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 2:4–25, God’s Design for Mankind. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

September 25 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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All Creatures of Our God and King – Sovereign Grace Music

The Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Bible Reading
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4  These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

5 When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground, 6 and a mist was going up from the land and was watering the whole face of the ground— 7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. 8 And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

10 A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers. 11 The name of the first is the Pishon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there. 13 The name of the second river is the Gihon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Cush. 14 And the name of the third river is the Tigris, which flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.”

24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Genesis 2:4–25

Sermon
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God’s Design for Mankind
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What is the importance of verse 5 in the story?

  2. What was the Garden of Eden like?

  3. Why was man put in the Garden (verse 15)?

  4. What do 2:15 and 1:26–28 tell us about why we are here?

  5. What is the significance of man being made from the dust in verse 7?

  6. What is the significance of Adam naming the animals in verses 19 and 20?

 

Song Credits

All Creatures of Our God and King
Original words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird.
© 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. 

The Power of the Cross
Songwriters: Townend Stuart Christopher Andrew / Getty Julian Keith
The Power Of The Cross lyrics © Thank You Music Ltd.

God's Word-Made World

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 1:1–2:3, God’s World-Made World. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

September 18 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery – Matt Papa

All I Have is Christ – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

6 And God said, “Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” 7 And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse. And it was so. 8 And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.

9 And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.

11 And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. 12 The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.

14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. 16 And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. 17 And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, 18 to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

20 And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” 23 And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day.

24 And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. 25 And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

27  So God created man in his own image,

in the image of God he created him;

male and female he created them.

28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 29 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. 30 And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. 31 And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.

Genesis 1:1–2:3

Sermon
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God’s Word-Made World
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What patterns do you see in the days of creation in Genesis 1?

  2. What is the significance of God speaking in Genesis 1?

  3. God calls different aspects of creation of “good” throughout the six days and then “very good” in 1:31. Now that the Fall of mankind has happened, is the creation still good?

  4. What does it mean to be made in the image of God (1:26)?

  5. What is mankind commissioned to do?

  6. What does it mean that God “rested” in 2:1–3?

 

Song Credits

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Written By: Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker, Matt Papa
© 2012 Bleecker Publishing (Admin. by Michael Bleecker); McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); Love Your Enemies Publishing

All I Have is Christ
Music and words by Jordan Kauflin. 
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Maker of Heaven and Earth

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching our first sermon in our sermon series on Genesis: Maker of Heaven and Earth.

We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below.

September 11 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Come People of the Risen King – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Behold Our God – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:1–2

Sermon
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Maker of Heaven and Earth
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1–3. How do these two timelines relate?

  2. What is the condition of the earth in verse 2?

  3. Why is it important to know that God created everything?

  4. What would it mean for our lives if God didn’t create everything?

  5. If God has no needs as Acts 17:24–25 says, why would he create the world?

 

Song Credits

Come People of the Risen King
Written By: Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend © 2007 Thankyou Music(Prs) Adm Worldwide at capitolcmgpublishing.com Exclusing Europe which is Adm by integritymusic.com

Behold Our God
Music and Words by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge
© 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

Family Discipleship

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching our final sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Family Discipleship.

September 3 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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May the Peoples Praise You – Keith & Kristyn Getty

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Sermon
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Family Discipleship
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and Ephesian 6:4. What are parents’ responsibilities toward their children?

  2. What are the biggest obstacles to our fulfilling those responsibilities?

  3. What are competing visions in our world and age concerning what families are for?

  4. If families are for discipleship, what does it mean when a family is broken?

  5. How do singles or parents without children factor into our discussion of family discipleship?

  6. What would you suggest to someone who wanted to start engaging their family in growing in following Christ, but didn’t know how?

 

Song Credits

May the Peoples Praise You
Words and Music By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, David Zimmer, Stuart Townend and Ed Cash 
© 2016 Getty Music Publishing (Bmi) / Townend Songs (Prs) / Alletrop Music (Bmi) (Admin by musicservies.org)

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
Words by Edward Mote (1834). Music by William B. Bradbury (1863). Public Domain. 
Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Relational Discipleship

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In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching our second sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Relational Discipleship.

August 28 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Let Your Kingdom Come – Sovereign Grace

Lord I Need You – Matt Maher

Bible Reading
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18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” 

Matthew 18:18–20

Sermon
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Relational Discipleship
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. Pastor Luke defined relational discipleship as “following Jesus alongside others and helping others to do the same.” In what ways is this definition helpful or unhelpful? What would you add to this definition?

  2. Read Ephesians 2:11–22. In light of this passage, what impact does being part of a community have upon our daily Christian lives?

  3. Read Matthew 28:18–20. What does it look like to teach people to observe all that Jesus commands?

  4. Read Ephesians 4:11–16. What does it look like to speak the truth in love to one another?

  5. What are some ways during COVID-19 that you can engage in relational discipleship?

 

Song Credits

Let Your Kingdom Come
Based on The Valley of Vision prayer, "God’s Cause." Music and Words by Bob Kauflin. © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Lord I Need You
Songwriters: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfill / Matt Maher © Universal Music Publishing Group

Personal Discipleship

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In this sermon Pastor John Norris is preaching our first sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Personal Discipleship.

August 21 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Never Cease to Praise – Grace Community Church

Behold Our God – Sovereign Grace

Bible Reading
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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:10–20

Sermon
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Personal Discipleship
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Read Psalm 1. What role does the Word (or law) of God play in the righteous man’s life?

  2. How do you meditate on God’s Word?

  3. Read John 15:5–8. What are the connections between “asking,” “glory,” and “bearing fruit” in verses 7 and 8?

  4. Practically, what does it mean to “pray at all times” like Ephesians 6:18 says we should?

  5. If someone is having a hard time reading their Bible regularly and praying, what advice or help could you give?

 

Song Credits

Never Cease to Praise
Words and Music: Jeff Bourque
Copyright © 2004 Universal Music Corp. and Cumberland Belle Music

Behold Our God
Music and Words by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge
© 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

Everything Good Through Jesus Christ

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re completing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:20–25, Everything Good Through Jesus Christ.

August 14 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus Shall Reign – Enfield

Man of Sorrows – Shane & Shane

Bible Reading
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 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 

22 I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. 24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings. 25 Grace be with all of you.

Hebrews 13:20–25

Sermon
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Everything Good Through Jesus Christ
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Why is God called “the God of peace”?

  2. Why is Jesus called “the great shepherd of the sheep”?

  3. What is “the eternal covenant”? Why is it called that?

  4. What is the author of Hebrews asking God to do in verses 20 and 21?

  5. In light of verses 20 and 21, when we do God’s will, who gets the credit? Why?

 

Song Credits

Jesus Shall Reign
Performed By: Enfield
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan Foglesong
Music: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan Foglesong

Man of Sorrows
Performed By: Shane & Shane
Written By: Brooke Ligertwood / Matt Crocker
© 2013 Hillsong Worship

Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:7–19, Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ.

August 7 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus Shall Reign – Enfield

Jesus Thank You – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. 10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. 12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. 13 Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. 14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. 15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. 19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Hebrews 13:7–19

Sermon
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Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What is the connection between verse 8 and verse 9?

  2. How is the heart strengthened by grace (verse 9)? Why doesn’t food strengthen the heart?

  3. What does it mean to “go to Jesus outside the camp, and bear the reproach He endured” (verse 13)?

  4. What do church leaders do according to this passage?

  5. What does it mean to obey your leaders and submit to them (verse 17)? When should you submit? When should you not?

 

Song Credits

Jesus Shall Reign
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan Foglesong
Music: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan Foglesong

Jesus Thank You
Music and Words by Pat Sczebel
© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)

Practical Love and Pure Living

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:1–6, Practical Love and Pure Living.

July 31 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Hallelujah for the Cross – Newsboys

What a Savior – Sovereign Grace Music

Bible Reading
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1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. 4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

Hebrews 13:1–6

Sermon
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Practical Love and Pure Living
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. Verses 2–6 contain commands, each connected with reasons that the author is giving to help us obey those commands. What are those commands and what are the reasons given that help us obey?

  2. How do these reasons given for obedience work to motivate us.

  3. How should Christians feel about the warning given in verse 4

  4. How are these commands related to each other?

  5. How do you think this passage relates to the rest of the book?

  6. How do you need to apply these verses to your life now?

 

Song Credits

Hallelujah for the Cross
Written By: Ross King & Todd Wright
© 2014 Captol CMG

What a Savior
Verses by Philip Paul Bliss (1875). Music and chorus by Devon Kauflin. 
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).

Worship in Joy-Filled Fear

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 12:18–29, Worship in Joy-Filled Fear.

July 24 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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Jesus My Only Hope – Sovereign Grace Music

The Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Bible Reading
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18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.

Hebrews 12:18–29

Sermon
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Worship in Joy-Filled Fear
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What are the differences between Mount Sinai in verses 18–21 and Mount Zion in verses 22–24?

  2. Why does the author of Hebrews compare these two mountains?

  3. What does it mean that Jesus’ blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel (vs. 24)?

  4. What does the author mean by “things that are shaken” in verse 27?

  5. Why does God being “a consuming fire” make Christians worship “with reverence and awe” (vs. 29)?

 

Song Credits

Jesus My Only Hope
Music and words by Mark Altrogge. © 2002 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

The Power of the Cross
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 ThankYou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com songs

The Race, the Life, and the Community

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. This week was our first week that we were able to gather in person at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre, but the restrictions placed upon gathering meant that all of our members and attendees will not be able to attend at once. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. 

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Hebrews 12:12–17, The Race, the Life, and the Community.

July 17 Online Service
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Worship Through Singing
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O Church Arise – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Man Of Sorrows – Hillsong

Stronger – Hillsong

Bible Reading
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12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.

Hebrews 12:12–17

Sermon
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The Race, the Life, and the Community
Drew Remke

Study Questions

  1. How does this passage relate to the verses that came before it?

  2. Practically, how can Christians strive for peace with everyone? (vs. 14)?

  3. What does it mean to strive for “the holiness without which no one will see the Lord?” (vs. 14)

  4. What role does the community of the church play in our pursuit of holiness?

  5. How are we to understand what this passage teaches about Esau in vs. 16–17? What implications does this have upon our lives?

 

The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 12:3–11, The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father.

July 10 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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John Norris


Worship Through Singing
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Jesus, Thank You – Sovereign Grace Music

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Norton Hall Band


Bible Reading
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3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?

“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
6  For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”

7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:3–11

Sermon
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The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. What does it mean that Christians “struggle against sin”? 

  2. What does God’s discipline refer to in this passage? 

  3. What is the purpose for God’s discipline? 

  4. Why is it so important that we share in God’s holiness? 

  5. What are some ways that you can actively resist sin this next week? 

 

Song Credits

Jesus, Thank You
Music and words by Pat Sczebel. 
© 2003 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. 
Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Norton Hall Band
Words: Robert Johnson, 1735-1790
Music: Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

The Founder and Perfecter of Faith

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 12:1–2, The Founder and Perfecter of Faith

July 3 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Drew Remke


Worship Through Singing
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Crown Him with Many Crowns – Norton Hall Band

O Praise the Name – Shane & Shane


Bible Reading
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1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:1–2

Sermon
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The Founder and Perfecter of Faith
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. How does this passage relate to what came before it?

  2. Why must we lay aside weights and sin?

  3. What are weights—i.e. things that may not be sin in themselves—that can keep us from running with endurance?

  4. What does it mean when it says that Jesus is the “founder and perfecter” of faith?

  5. What does it mean that Jesus “despised the shame” of the cross?

  6. How did Jesus think about joy and the cross?

  7. What does looking to Jesus teach us about running the race of faith?

 

Song Credits

Crown Him
Text: Matthew Bridges & Godfrey Thring
Music: George J. Elvey, Arranged by Norton Hall Band
Performed by Norton Hall Band

O Praise the Name (Anástasis) 
The Worship Initiative, Vol 12 
Performed by Shane & Shane
Written By: Dean Ussher / Marty Sampson / Benjamin Hastings 
© Capitol Christian Music Group

Commended by Faith

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:29–40, Commended by Faith

June 26 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Luke Humphrey


Worship Through Singing
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Jesus Shall Reign – Enfield

His Mercy is More – Matt Papa


Bible Reading
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29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

Hebrews 11:29–40

Sermon
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Commended by Faith
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What observations can you make about the people mentioned in this passage?

  2. What does the change that happens halfway through the list in verse 35 tell us about living by faith? What can we learn from this shift?

  3. What does it mean that these examples of faith “did not receive what was promised” in verse 39?

  4. What does this passage mean when it says “apart from us [these Old Testament saints] should not be made perfect” in verse 40?

  5. How does this passage add to our understanding of faith?

 

Song Credits

Jesus Shall Reign
Tune: DUKE STREET with chorus
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan Foglesong
Music: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan Foglesong

His Mercy Is More
Written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell
© 2016 Love Your Enemies Publishing, Dayspring Publishing, LLC 
( A Division of Word Music Group, Inc.) CCLI #7065053

The Reality of God and the Reward of Christ

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 11:23–28, The Reality of God and the Reward of Christ.

June 19 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Drew Remke


Worship Through Singing
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10,000 Reasons – Matt Redman

Before the Throne of God Above – Sovereign Grace


Bible Reading
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23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them.

Hebrews 11:23–28

Sermon
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The Reality of God and the Reward of Christ
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. How did Moses’ parents walk by faith? What allowed for them to do this? 

  2. Why did Moses choose to suffer with the people of Israel? What motivated his choice? 

  3. How does looking to the reward help us to walk by faith?

  4. What are ways that we, today, can look to the reward? 

  5. What are some of the fleeting pleasures of sin that we deal with in our lives today?

 

Song Credits

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Words and Music: Matt Redman. 
© 2014 sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records

Before the Throne of God Above
Original Words by Charitie Lees Bancroft (1841-1892) 
Alternate Words and Music by Vikki Cook. 
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches.

The Obedience of Faith

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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:8–22, The Obedience of Faith.

June 12 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Luke Humphrey


Worship Through Singing
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May the Peoples Praise You – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery – Matt Papa


Bible Reading
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8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. 

13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. 

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. 20 By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. 21 By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.

Hebrews 11:8–22

Sermon
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The Obedience of Faith
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What does it mean that these men and women of faith had not “received the things promised” in vs. 13?

  2. What does it mean that they “were strangers and exiles on the earth” in vs. 13?

  3. According to this passage, what are some ways that these men and women were motivated in their obedience to God?

  4. What is the difference between obeying by faith and obeying without faith? Is it possible to obey without faith?

 

Song Credits

May the Peoples Praise You
Words and Music By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, David Zimmer, Stuart Townend and Ed Cash 
© 2016 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Townend Songs (PRS) / Alletrop Music (BMI) (Admin By Musicservies.Org)

Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery 
Written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker, performed by Matt Papa
© 2013 Love Your Enemies Publishing 

The Essence and Energy of Faith

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:4–7, The Essence and Energy of Faith.

June 5 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Drew Remke


Worship Through Singing
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Holy is the Lord – Toronto Mass Choir

Come Thou Fount – Norton Hall Band


Bible Reading
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4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Hebrews 11:4–7

Sermon
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The Essence and Energy of Faith
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What is the connection between this passage (vs. 4–7) and the previous section (vs. 1–3)?

  2. How are the examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah similar in these verses? How are they different?

  3. What must you believe to draw near to God? What does this mean?

  4. Why is it important that we believe that God “rewards those who seek him” (vs. 6)?

 

Song Credits

Holy is the Lord
Toronto Mass Choir
Written by: Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio
© Worshiptogether.com Songs, Sixsteps Music, 
Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing

Come, Thou Fount of every Blessing
Norton Hall Band
Words: Robert Johnson, 1735–1790
Music: Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

Seeing What We Cannot See

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:1–3, Seeing What We Cannot See.

May 29 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Luke Humphrey


Worship Through Singing
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Stronger – Hillsong

Your Will Be Done – CityAlight


Bible Reading
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1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

Hebrews 11:1–3

Sermon
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Seeing What We Cannot See
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. How is “faith” related to “hope” in verse 1?

  2. What is faith? How would you define it?

  3. How does what the author says in verse 3 relate to verse 1?

  4. How is it possible to be convinced of something that you cannot see?

  5. What are ways that faith can grow? What steps do you need to take personally to grow in faith?

 

Song Credits

Stronger
This is Our God
Songwriters: Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding
© Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Hillsong, Hillsong Music Publishing Australia

Your Will Be Done
CityAlight
Words and music: Jonny Robinson & Rich Thompson
CCLI no. 7149566

Living for the Life to Come

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 10:32–39, Living for the Life to Come.

May 22 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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Drew Remke


Worship Through Singing
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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – Sovereign Grace Music

How Deep the Father’s Love – Stuart Townend


Bible Reading
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32 But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, 33 sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. 34 For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one. 35 Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. 37 For,

“Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay; 38 but my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”

39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Hebrews 10:32–39

Sermon
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Living for the Life to Come
John Norris

Study Questions

  1. What kind of suffering did these people face?

  2. What enabled these people to show compassion and joyfully suffer for it?

  3. Why does knowing we have a better and abiding possession enable compassion and joyful sacrifice?

  4. Why is endurance necessary?

  5. How can we be sure of our salvation is endurance is necessary?

 

Song Credits

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Together for the Gospel II
Words by Joachim Neander (1680). Translated by Catherine Winkworth (1863).
Music by Straisund Gesangbuch (1665).
Public Domain. Sovereign Grace Music,

How Deep the Father’s Love
Mission: Worship
Stuart Townend
© 1995 Thankyou Music (Adm. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family)

It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God

Welcome
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Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself.

In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 10:26–31, It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God.

May 15 Online Service
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Welcome & Prayer
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John Norris


Worship Through Singing
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Lord, I Need You – Matt Maher

O Praise the Name (Anástasis) – Shane & Shane


Bible Reading
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26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 29 How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Hebrews 10:26–31

Sermon
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It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God
Luke Humphrey

Study Questions

  1. 1. What does it mean that we "go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth" (vs. 26)?

  2. How should Christians respond to the warning that is mentioned in vs. 27?

  3. Why is the judgment for deliberate sin against the New Covenant worse than setting aside the law of Moses (vs. 28–29)?

  4. What are ways that we can guard against deliberately sinning?

  5. What role does the fear of God have in the Christian life?

 

Song Credits

Lord, I Need You
All the People Said Amen
Performed by Matt Maher
Written By: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfil / Matt Maher
© Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol Christian Music Group

O Praise the Name (Anástasis)
The Worship Initiative, Vol 12
Performed by Shane & Shane
Written By: Dean Ussher / Marty Sampson / Benjamin Hastings
© Capitol Christian Music Group