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A Broken Church

Robert Ward July 1, 2019 Books of the Bible, Christian Living, Evangelism, Theology

When the church abandons the gospel destruction is imminent! Paul invites the church to return to the gospel, our only hope.

 

The Faithful Preacher

Jun 30, 2019Sermon | Full Service

If our families are to be forged into his image we must understand why we must put him first. In this sermon, we will learn what it means to put God first.

God is Faithful

Jul 7, 2019Sermon | Full Service

The gospel guarantees a broken people a glorious end.

The Right Message, not the Right Man.

Jul 14, 2019Sermon | Full Service

Power enters your life the moment you stop believing you have to have all the answers.

Trust In The Lord

Jul 21, 2019Sermon | Full Service

Though you can’t see him, God is as present as men in your life. Our faith started with God and should rest in him.

Hidden Wisdom

Jul 28, 2019Sermon | Full Service

The greatest act of love was right in front of us and we couldn’t see it. Until he made it possible.

Grow Up

Aug 4, 2019
The church was and is full of immature people who profess Jesus but their life tells a very different story.

Found Faithful

Aug 11, 2019Sermon | Full Service

The greatest act of love was right in front of us and we couldn’t see it. Until he made it possible.

A Little Sin

Aug 18, 2019Sermon | Full Service

A little sin goes a long way. Sin can’t be contained or controlled, it always escapes. It corrals and causes us to run wild.

It’s Better to be Wrong

Aug 25, 2019Sermon | Full Service

To sue a brother may yield a win in court but is an immediate loss in God’s eyes.

Where God Dwells

Sep 1, 2019Sermon | Full Service

The knowledge of God address should dictate our actions.

Three Signs

Sep 8, 2019Sermon | Full Service

Do I need revival? Should I clean off my calendar to attend a 7-day revival? What’s in it for me? In this sermon, Pastor Robbey gives us three signs we need revival.

The Talk

Sep 15, 2019Sermon | Full Service

God doesn’t want us to be unprepared, so he gives us guardrails for intimacy. In this sermon, Pastor Robbey has “the talk” with us.

Building Dedication

Sep 15, 2019
Dedicating Redemption’s newly renovated building to God.

Fully Devoted

Sep 22, 2019
Singleness provides freedom from the bipolar struggles of Marriage.

Tearing Down or Building Up

Sep 29, 2019
In this sermon, Pastor Robbey highlights how easy it is to tear someone down and challenges us to do the opposite. The gospel demands we lay down our convictions so that others can be built up.

All Things to All Men

Oct 6, 2019Sermon | Full Service

Paul’s flexibility gave him the ability to reach more people for Jesus.

Learn From Others

Oct 13, 2019Sermon | Full Service

In this Sermon, Pastor Robbey Teaches us that being close to the gospel doesn’t save us. We must have a personal relationship with Jesus.

The Lord’s Supper

Oct 20, 2019Sermon | Full Service

Every time we partake in the Lord’s Supper we proclaim the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Robbey give a clear gospel presentation and invites us to trust Jesus as our Savior.

Lead Astray

Oct 27, 2019Sermon | Full Service

Amidst brokenness, The Holy Spirit is at work. In this sermon, Pastor Robbey teaches the
importance of allowing the Spirit to work through you in the Body of Christ.

Love is Rewarded

Nov 3, 2019Sermon | Full Service

The greatest gift you can give or receive is love. In this sermon, Pastor Robbey teaches us
the importance of serving God and others with love.

Remember the Gospel

Nov 10, 2019

In this message, Pastor Robbey reminds us not to never lose hope in difficult or lonely seasons of our life.

Act Like a Man

Nov 17, 2019Sermon | Full Service

In this message, Pastor Robbey brings the book of 1st Corinthians to a close-by, encouraging us to be watchful of those who would cause division — reminding us to stand firm in our faith and to grow up and begin to serve Jesus.

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Abby Smith

Cheryl Milburn is a southern Illinois native but spent 3 years in eastern KY, 3 yrs in western Kentucky, and 10 years in Lawrence County, Illinois. She moved home in 2005 and has been a fan of Redemption Church ever since. She has two grown sons, two wonderful daughters by marriage and the greatest four grandchildren on earth. Her background is in banking and accounting, but she also enjoys mission projects and our partnership with Farming God’s Way in Haiti. She enjoys the high energy worship at Redemption and wishes everyone had a pastor with a loving pastor’s heart like Pastor Robbey & Angie.
cmilburn@redemptionnow.com

Mike Dover has been a member at Redemption Church for 11 years. He and Phyllis have been married for 50 years. They have two children, and four grandchildren. Mike is a business man who loves to golf and teach Sunday school.
mdover@redemptionnow.com

Randy and Sharon Bio

Randy and Sharon have been married for 20 years, they have 3 children ages 18,15 and 14. They have been attending redemption church for 7 years. They enjoy working along side teens at the landing and helping them find healing in Christ and ways to live a God honoring life.
rreese@redemptionnow.com

Alan Bio

Alan Nolen was born and raised in Franklin County Illinois. He attended church as a child at the Antioch Methodist Church east of West Frankfort where he was saved at the age of 12. After college, he married Susan Lee, and they have three children. The couple attended East Benton Baptist Church where Alan & Susan were baptized. The couple and family attended Second and First Baptist churches in West Frankfort after moving from Benton. They attended the first day of service at the West Frankfort location of Redemption Church and were among the first to join as new members there. Dr. Nolen has served with his wife in the nursery, lead a home team, taught Sunday school and served the now Redemption Church in many ways. Alan and Susan have three children Alana Adkins, Ashley Melvin and John Nolen. They also have seven grandsons Hudson, Eli, Brady, Sam, Rhett, and Ryker.
anolen@redemptionnow.com

Brittany Bio

Brittany Douglas is the Revive ladies ministry leader at Redemption. She is married to Will Douglas and they were blessed with their daughter Isabella through adoption in 2017. Brittany and Will have been members of Redemption since they moved here from St. Louis in 2011. Her favorite part of leading Revive is getting to see women be authentic with each other and encourage each other through the highs and lows of their daily lives.
brittany.douglas@edwardjones.com

Janet Sapp

Janet Sapp feels like she has the best position in the church, posting encouragement and information on Facebook. Janet is married to Brett; they have four children (including in-law kids), and one granddaughter. Janet is grateful to get to worship and serve God with her family. She enjoys seeing women find healing in Jesus through Celebrate Recovery, and is thankful to be a daughter of Grace.
jsapp@redemptionnow.com

April Dollins

April Dollins leads the First Impressions Team and Cafe at Redemption Church. Steve and April have been married for 18 years and have three daughters. April is a Southern Illinois native who has dedicated her life to serving others and sharing her faith through her chosen career path as a nurse and nursing instructor and in working to make you feel welcome as you walk through the doors of Redemption Church.
adollins@redemptionnow.com

Brett Sapp

Brett Sapp is our Assimilation Pastor and has served God in different ministries for over 30 years. His desire is to help people live happier, healthier, spirit-filled lives. He was born in Ft. Madison, Iowa and has lived in over 22 different homes throughout the Midwest, Virginia, Florida and California (We promise he is not running from the law!!!) He is married to Janet, who he met more years ago than Janet will allow him to share. They are blessed with two children and their spouses, that love God and serve him at Redemption Church as well.
bsapp@redemptionnow.com

Jason Gresham

Jason Greshamis our Celebrate Recovery worship leader. Jason has been married to Brittany for over 5 years and they have been attending Redemption Church since 2012.
jgresham@redemptionnow.com

Tina Bird

Tina Bird is the Celebration Place coordinator at Redemption. Tina and her husband David have two daughters, a son and over the years have had many teens share their home. Tina enjoys working with children and encouraging young disciples at home and at church.
tbird@redemptionnow.com

Robin Tarlton

Robin Tarlton is our Redemption Island Coordinator. Robin and her husband Mike have five kids and three grandchildren. Robin has served in a variety of ministry roles, including ten years as Children’s Minister at Cornerstone Church in Marion. Robin is excited to be a part of the children’s ministry at Redemption Church where kids are learning and loving God.
rtarlton@redemptionnow.com

Will Douglas

Will Douglas is the student pastor at Redemption. He has been married to Brittany for 14 years. After years of trying to grow their family, God blessed them with their daughter Isabella Hope in 2017 through the gift of adoption. Will and Brittany moved to Southern Illinois in 2011 and have been members of Redemption since then. Will has a passion to see students develop roots in their faith and to walk in Christ.
wdouglas@redemptionnow.com

Robert Ward

Robert Ward is the Worship Pastor. He has been leading our congregation in corporate worship since 2009 and gives witness to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Robert has been married to Kellie since 2011, and they have two children (D.J. and Kalliope). In addition to directing our corporate worship services, Robert enjoys teaching Sunday School and in Small Groups as well as an occasional Sunday morning sermon.
rward@redemptionnow.com

Robbey

Robbey Smith is the Lead Pastor at Redemption. Robbey and Angie have been married for over 25 years and have two sons and a daughter-in-law who love Jesus. Robbey grew up in Southern Illinois and has lived here all of his life. Robbey and his family answered the call to plant a church in West Frankfort that is now known as Redemption Church. Robbey enjoys spending time with his granddaughter and sharing the gospel so people can find redemption in Jesus.
rsmith@redemptionnow.com