Looking to Jesus, with Brian G. Hedges

This sermon explores the remarkable friendship between God and Abraham in Genesis 18, showing how genuine faith grows into intimacy and communion with God. Brian Hedges highlights the privileges of friendship with God—including revelation, fellowship, and intercession—while also emphasizing Abraham’s growing confidence to boldly pray for others on the basis of God’s justice and mercy. The message ultimately calls believers to pursue a deeper relationship with God through faith, obedience, hospitality, and prayerful dependence on His grace. Pastor Brian shows us the importance of:

(5:00) 1. Preparing

(18:23) 2. Listening

(28:17) 3. Praying

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This sermon explores Genesis 17 and reveals how God’s covenant with Abraham highlights both God’s all-sufficient power and the obedience that flows from genuine faith. Brian Hedges emphasizes that God often brings his people to the end of their own strength so they learn to trust in Him alone as the Almighty, covenant-keeping God who fulfills impossible promises. The message also shows how obedience, covenant signs, suffering, and surrender are all woven into the life of faith as believers learn to rest in God’s sufficiency and respond to Him with wholehearted trust. From this passage, Brian Hedges expoun...

Was it a problem that Abram and Sarai used a slave as a surrogate mother? What lessons can we learn from the difficult story of Hagar? And how can we see Jesus and the gospel in this account? Brian G. Hedges answers these questions from Genesis 16. He shows us:

(2:58) 1. The Problems of the Story

(20:38) 2. The Lessons from this Story

(29:58) 3. The Gospel in the Story

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If you’ve ever felt like God was taking too long to do what he promised, you’re in the company of people like Abraham. Discover how God encouraged Abram’s faith, and learn what was unusual about this particular covenant. Brian Hedges explains: 

(5:21) 1. The Promise God Makes

(9:00) 2. The Delay in the Promise’s Fulfillment

(15:40) 3. The Covenant that Guarantees the Promise

(18:13) 3a. The Faithfulness of God’s Presence with His People

(22:55) 3b. The Uniqueness of God’s Grace for His People

(26:49) 3c. The Costliness of God’s Love for His Pe...

No matter what you’re facing today, God promises to be your shield and reward if you will receive and rest in his word. In this message, see what it means that “Abram believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness,” and learn how it applies to the circumstances you’re facing. Brian Hedges examines: 

(4:30) 1. The Source and Object of Faith

(14:10) 2. The Struggle of Faith

(25:07) 3. The Righteousness Credited to Faith

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The first battle recorded in Scripture is found in Genesis 14, where Abram and his army rescue his nephew Lot. In this episode, Brian Hedges explains:

(4:20) 1. The Mighty Warrior

(14:30) 2. The Worldly King

(20:55) 3. The Mysterious Priest

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If you’ve ever been tempted to be stingy or to hoard things for yourself, you know it often stems from a fearful, selfish heart. In this message from Redeemer Church, Brian Hedges shows you Abraham’s generous spirit and connects it to trusting in God. Pastor Brian asks you these questions:

(07:42) 1. Are you large-hearted or self-centered?

(13:18) 2. Do you have an eternal mindset or a time-bound perspective?

(20:22) 3. Are you trusting in God’s promised blessing or in what this world can offer?

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Brian Hedges examines Genesis 12:10–13:4, where Abram’s faith falters during a famine, leading him to rely on fear and deception rather than trusting God’s promise. Even in Abram’s failure, we see God’s unwavering protection and covenant faithfulness, and how divine grace rescues and restores those who return to him in repentance and prayer. Pastor Brian explains:

(4:05) 1. Abram’s Crisis

(18:59) 2. God’s Intervention

(26:12) 3. Abram’s Recovery

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This sermon explores God’s call to Abraham in Genesis 12 and shows how it serves as a pattern for the Christian life: God calls people out of spiritual darkness by grace and invites them to trust his promises. Brian Hedges highlights how a genuine life of faith is marked by obedience, separation from idols, pilgrimage with God, and a life that becomes a blessing to others. He organizes his message like this:

(09:23) 1. The Call of God

(24:57) 2. The Life of Faith

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This Easter message examines the historical reality and profound significance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection—the cornerstone claim of Christianity—by walking through Mark 16:1-8 and answering why we should believe it, what difference it makes, and how we should respond to it. Brian Hedges highlights the empty tomb, unexpected eyewitness testimony, the defeat of death, and the hope and transformation resurrection brings to believers’ lives.

(5:00) 1. Why Should We Believe It?

(14:44) 2. What Difference Does It Make?

(24:09) 3. How Should We Respond?

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Brian G. Hedges reflects on Mark 15, leading listeners into the drama of Jesus’ crucifixion as the King who willingly takes our place in judgment, bearing God’s wrath for sin so that we might be forgiven and reconciled to God. He emphasizes the doctrines of substitution, propitiation (Christ bearing divine judgment on our behalf), and the inclusive welcome of outsiders — from Gentile soldiers to marginalized witnesses — into God’s kingdom through the crucified and risen Lord. Pastor Brian focuses on these key truths:

(6:06) 1. We witness a great exchange: substitution

(12:01) 2. We hear a cry in the darkness...

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1–21) as the moment when the promised King arrives to fulfill God’s ancient kingdom hopes, yet in a way that surprises expectations with humility and grace. Brian Hedges explains the need for a true king, the humble character of Jesus’ kingship, and how Jesus confronts brokenness with both righteous judgment and self-giving love, pointing us to the cross and the gospel. Ultimately, the message calls us to trust, follow, and surrender to Jesus’ reign in their own lives.

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Brian Hedges explores the spiritual practices of solitude and silence as foundational practices for a flourishing Christian life, calling believers to withdraw from distraction and be alone with God for rest, self-knowledge, and deeper communion. Drawing on Psalm 62 and other Scriptures, he illustrates how silence before the Lord fosters dependence on God rather than the world’s definitions of success, while also showing how Jesus habitually withdrew into quiet places to pray. Pastor Brian then offers practical guidance for integrating daily and extended practices of retreat, silence, and solitude into one’s spiritual rhythm so that the hear...

In this message, Brian Hedges takes us to Psalm 103 and explores the spiritual practice of soliloquy, or sanctified self-talk, teaching believers how to intentionally speak God’s truth to their own souls in daily life rather than defaulting to habitual, unexamined thoughts. Drawing on Scripture and examples from Christians throughout history, he shows how healthy soul-talk combats “gospel amnesia,” reshapes how we view ourselves, the world, and God, and strengthens our spiritual formation. Finally, Brian offers practical guidance for cultivating this discipline so that our inner monologue aligns with God’s truth and grace. His sermon is structured like this:

This sermon touches on the spiritual discipline of confession as an ongoing practice that helps believers live out repentance and draw near to God, rooted in the honest self-examination found in Psalm 38. Brian Hedges explains that confession involves confronting sin, acknowledging it before God (and sometimes others), and turning from it in genuine repentance rather than vague generalities. He also highlights how true confession leads to restoration, cleansing, and renewed fellowship with God through the gospel and Christ’s atoning work. Outline:

(7:10) 1. The Problem of Sin

(16:23) 2. The Practice of Confession

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In this sermon, Brian G. Hedges explores the spiritual discipline of contemplation, defined as the soul’s deep “gaze on the beauty and glory of God,” as illustrated in Psalms 27 and 63. He argues that contemplation reorients the believer’s heart toward communion with God beyond mere activity or duty. He explains why this practice is essential: for inner transformation into Christlikeness, for deep spiritual satisfaction, and as preparation for the vision of God for eternity. Finally, he offers practical guidance on how to cultivate contemplation through desire, intention, focused attention, adoration, perseverance, and dependence on the Spirit — inviting listeners to incorpo...

Psalm 86 calls believers to practice spiritual “recollection” — a disciplined, honest self-examination before God that gathers the fragments of our hearts and souls into wholeness. Brian Hedges shows how, through honesty about our needs and trust in God’s mercy, we can reorient from distraction, disorientation, and fragmentation toward clarity, unity, and intimacy with God. This message encourages regular reflection and soul-reconciling prayer so that our inner lives become grounded, integrated, and alive in God. Brian explores three main points:

(6:18) 1. The Need: To Know God and the Self

(12:45) 2. The Problem: Obstacles to this Knowing<...

In this episode, Brian Hedges invites listeners to choose between two paths of life: one flourishing and rooted by streams of water, the other fragile and blown away like chaff—drawing on the vivid imagery of Psalm 1. He then focuses on the spiritual practice of Christian meditation—delighting in God’s instruction and engaging deeply with Scripture day and night. His sermon challenges believers to move beyond mere activity and busyness toward a disciplined, joy-filled way of life grounded in the Word of God. He breaks down the psalm into these components:

(8:12) 1. The Path

(15:46) 2. The Pictur...

This message calls listeners to respond in faith to the incredible gift of God’s love and to live in humble service and generous devotion. Pastor Brian guides us through four ways of understanding the incarnation of Christ:

(4:14) 1. The Word Became Flesh

(10:35) 2. The Son Became a Servant

(16:31) 3. The Rich Became Poor

(20:36) 4. The Sinless Became the Sin Bearer

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Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith

Episode 10 —  The Weapon of “All-Prayer”

In this episode, Brian Hedges explores how prayer functions as the ultimate weapon in spiritual battle, drawing deeply from Ephesians 6:10-20 in the concluding message of the series “Dressing for Battle.” Discover how prayer isn’t just an optional discipline but a vital response to spiritual warfare. Whether you’ve struggled in your prayer life or simply want fresh motivation to draw near to God, this message offers real-world hope and encouragement. Brian covers:

(5:39) 1. The N...

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Episode 9 — Take the Sword of the Spirit

In “Take the Sword of the Spirit,” Brian Hedges examines the image of Scripture as both an offensive and defensive weapon in spiritual warfare, grounded in Ephesians 6:10–20. He teaches how the word of God is uniquely “the sword of the Spirit” — forged by the Holy Spirit and empowered to pierce, defend, and advance the Christian’s life. He then gives ten practical ways believers can “take up” this sword in daily living—readin...

Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith

Episode 8 — "Take Up the Helmet of Salvation" In this sermon, Pastor Brian Hedges unpacks the metaphor of the helmet of salvation — what it is, why we need it, and how it shapes our mindset and hope as believers. He emphasizes salvation in its past, present, and future tenses, showing how the hope of future salvation guards our minds, sustains us in hardship, and orients our lives toward eternity.

(4:35) 1. What Is This Helmet?

(14:06) 2. Why Do We Need This Hope?

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Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith

Episode 7 — Take Up the Shield of Faith

In this sermon, Brian G. Hedges emphasizes how faith both protects Christians from spiritual attack and identifies them in battle. He outlines what faith is (involving mind, heart, and will), how it defends against things like fear, doubt, and despair, and he gives practical ways believers can take up this shield through spiritual disciplines and looking to Jesus. He answers three main questions:

(4:32) 1. What is the shield of faith?

(10:15) 2. How...

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Episode 6 — Put on the Gospel Shoes

Brian Hedges unfolds the metaphor of the “gospel shoes” drawn from Ephesians 6, showing how being justified by faith grants us peace with God—transforming us from enemies into friends and children of God—which equips believers for evangelism, endurance, and spiritual readiness. He emphasizes that the “shoes” symbolize not merely knowing the gospel, but being motivated and prepared to share it, driven by gospel-shaped motives centered on Christ’s love. Finally, he challenges you to prioritize the...

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Episode 5 — Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness

Brian Hedges emphasizes that the breastplate signifies practical, Spirit-empowered holiness—not self-righteousness but pursuing godly living rooted in the imputed righteousness of Christ. He explains that while justification (positional righteousness) forms the foundation, the breastplate represents a call to active obedience and sanctification (practical righteousness), protecting our inner being in spiritual warfare. He also gives five things we need to do to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Outline:

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Episode 4 — Put On the Belt of Truth

Brian Hedges explores Ephesians 6:14, where Paul urges believers to “stand… having fastened on the belt of truth.” He unpacks the metaphor, illustrating how the “belt of truth” refers to girding up the loins of one’s mind with God’s word — serving as the foundational garment that enables spiritual readiness, clarity, and integrity in the Christian life. Outline:

(9:13) 1. The Word of Truth

(14:10) 2. A Heart of Truth

(25:23) 3. The Tru...

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Episode 3 — The Christian in Complete Armor

God’s word equips the believer for battle. Brian Hedges relates five key aspects of the armor of God.

(4:01) 1. The Armor Is Essential

(9:22) 2. The Armor Is God’s Armor

(13:58) 3. The Armor Is Gospel Armor

(19:01) 4. The Armor Is Complete

(24:02) 5. The Armor Must Be Put On

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Episode 2 — Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices

The devil is real, and he’s scheming to deceive you. How can you resist him? Brian Hedges shows you:

(4:36) 1. The Reality of the Devil

(11:14) 2. The Strategies of the Devil

(23:04) 3. The Defeat of the Devil

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Season 9 — Dressing for Battle: Gospel Armor for the Fight of Faith 

Episode 1 — The Christian Warfare

Pastor Brian Hedges opens Ephesians 6:10-20 to remind us:

(6:44) 1. We Are Fighting in an Ongoing War

(15:23) 2. We Have an Evil and Malicious Enemy

(23:17) 3. Christ Has Shown Us the Way to Victory

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“There’s a universal longing we all have, whether we’re Christian or non-Christian. If you’re a human being, you have this longing. There are two ways of trying to fulfill this longing: the way of self and the way of Jesus.” ~ Brian Hedges

(5:00) 1. The Universal Longing

(12:36) 2. The Way of Self

(24:24) 3. The Way of Jesus

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The reason you can’t just “follow your heart” is that you have a war going on inside you. Conflicting desires. Brian Hedges helps you understand:

(10:02) 1. The Division of the Self 

(19:04) 2. The Reason for This Division 

(26:15) 3. The Freedom the Gospel Brings 

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You say you’re a Christian, but is Jesus at the center of your thoughts, affections, ambitions, and desires? Brian Hedges encourages you to:

(10:06) 1. Set Your Mind on the Person and Work of Christ 

(16:32) 2. Put on the Character of Christ 

(20:23) 3. Be Faithful to the Body of Christ

(27:55) 4. Be Filled with the Word of Christ 

(35:04) 5. Live for the Name of Christ

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When you travel internationally, your passport is the main proof of who you are and which country you belong to. Brian Hedges draws an analogy to show that, if you’re a Christian, your spiritual passport is your identity in Christ. He takes you to Ephesians 1 to show you:

(9:40) 1. You are chosen in Christ.

(17:38) 2. You are adopted in Christ.

(23:17) 3. You are forgiven in Christ.

(29:57) 4. You are secure in Christ.

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Podcast Description: When you meet Jesus personally, your whole identity is re-centered. It transforms you. That’s what happened to Saul of Tarsus. In this message, see:

(8:04) 1. Identity before Christ

(14:52) 2. A Transforming Encounter with Christ

(33:17) 3. New Identity in Christ

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Everyone longs to be noticed. Known. Cared about. Be comforted and challenged as Brian Hedges shares these powerful principles from Psalm 139:

(7:25) 1. God Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself

(13:56) 2. You Cannot Hide Yourself from God

(23:06) 3. You Are Uniquely Created by God

(31:30) 4. God Loves You with an Immeasurable, Covenantal, Saving Love

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The crisis of identity we face is, at its core, an issue of misplaced worship. Brian Hedges shows us

(9:56) 1. What Idolatry Is

(21:01) 2. How Idols Shape Identity

(30:32) 3. How the Gospel Frees Us from Idols

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It’s common to hear messages like “You do you” or “Be true to yourself” or “Just follow your heart.” Brian Hedges sees them as symptoms of an underlying confusion about who we are and why we exist. In this episode, he explains:

(5:01) 1. The Nature of Identity

(10:23) 2. The Crisis of Identity

(29:07) 3. The Biblical Basis for Identity

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If you have doubts either that the resurrection occurred or that it matters, Brian Hedges offers two lines of reasoning:

(1:51) 1. The Evidence for the Resurrection

(16:27) 2. The Significance of the Resurrection

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Jesus showed what a radically different kind of king he is by dying in the place of his people. In this message, Brian Hedges helps us understand:

(6:46)  1. The Scandal of the Cross

(11:54) 2. The Meaning of the Cross

(21:33) 3. The Power of the Cross

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The triumphal entry had a lot more to it than just a crowd of people putting palm branches on the ground for Jesus. Brian Hedges helps us see:

(5:40) 1. The Uniqueness of the King

(19:01) 2. The Agenda of the King

(30:34) 3. The Followers of the King

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