Jesus Stories; Jesus in the Old Testament Wilderness

"Entering Rest" Deuteronomy 8:1-20

This week, we continue our new series titled "Jesus Stories", where we look at the transformative power of Jesus, how He is present in all of scripture and our lives today. Throughout the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, God has been preparing them for their entry to the promised land. Just as they are about to enter, Moses delivers one final message to the people from God. It's made clear to the people that they are to enter with confidence in their provider, with a healthy fear of Him, and ready for conflict. Like the Israelites, we can find our circumstances changing, but as long as we keep our mindset constant and focused on God, we too can find rest in Him. This sermon is preached by one of our teaching pastors, Trevor O’Keefe in the Summer of 2025. For more information on our church, email Hello@RLCsd.org [Hello@RLCsd.org]

"His Guiding Presence" Exodus 13:17-22

This week, we continue our new series titled "Jesus Stories", where we look at the transformative power of Jesus, how He is present in all of scripture and our lives today. Throughout the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, they have been the recipients of God's guidance and provision, whether it was a cloud, a pillar of fire, or rain of manna. Originally in the Garden of Eden, God's original desire was to be with us in harmony and peace. In the desert, God is leading His people and teaching them by showing them who He is and who they really are. His presence protected His people and sparked praise, like we can continue to experience today. This sermon is preached by one of our teaching pastors, Clay Worrell in the summer of 2025. For more information on our church, email Hello@RLCsd.org [Hello@RLCsd.org]

"God on the Mountain" Exodus 19:1-22

This week, we continue our new series titled "Jesus Stories", where we look at the transformative power of Jesus, how He is present in all of scripture and our lives today. Throughout the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, they have voiced their complaints to Moses in place of God over the food, water, and provision for them. This week, we see God descend upon His people and the Israelites reaction. They don't complain but stand before Him in fear and terror. But our relationship with God is not left in this same state. Jesus came down to earth once again to be our substitute and pave a path for us to God, where forgiveness can be found. And it is when we are united with Him that we are given the Holy Spirit to continue to work in our lives. This sermon is preached by one of our teaching pastors, Trevor O’Keefe in the Summer of 2025. For more information on our church, email Hello@RLCsd.org [Hello@RLCsd.org]

"Faith through the suffering" Numbers 21:1-9

This week, we continue our new series titled "Jesus Stories", where we look at the transformative power of Jesus, how He is present in all of scripture and our lives today. As the Israelites wandered through the wilderness, their complaints against Moses and God led to them being overrun by snakes and crying to God to save them. They were provided a bronze snake that they could look to for healing. Like the Israelites, we look for help in the midst of our suffering, and we can turn to Jesus, the one who not only can help but did help us through His sacrifice for us. This sermon is preached by one of our staff team members, Jesse Jimenez is our worship & youth minister. He taught this sermon in the Summer of 2025. For more information on our church, email Hello@RLCsd.org [Hello@RLCsd.org]

"God under The Gavel" Exodus 17:1-7

This week, we continue our new series titled "Jesus Stories", where we look at the transformative power of Jesus, how He is present in all of scripture and our lives today. As the Israelites wandered through the wilderness, their cries for water turned from complaints to demands for justice, that someone must pay for all the suffering they've had to endure. In hindsight, we can look back and wonder how the Israelites, in their moment of pain, couldn't remember how God had just provided manna or delivered them from Egypt. But we too are susceptible to being just like the Israelites, living in tension and fear of the unknown and the future. We can see that even in our hard times, God's presence and His gracious love is still there for us. This sermon is preached by one of our teaching pastors, Trevor O’Keefe in the Summer of 2025. For more information on our church, email Hello@RLCsd.org [Hello@RLCsd.org]