Ironwood Church

Pastors Luke Simmons, Matthew Braselton, and Seth Troutt take on questions from the congregation.00:00:00 - 9:00am Service / Intro00:03:11 - As we become Ironwood Church, what energizes you, and what concerns you?00:07:55 - Can you attend church regularly virtually rather than in person?00:09:51 - Not everyone agrees, but Jesus was political.  How will Ironwood Church encourage us to apply God’s Word to this year’s election?00:16:05 - What is a book of the Bible you’ve never taught, that you’ve always wanted to?00:17:49 - Will we have grief in heaven over unbelieving family and friends who are not there?00:21:47 - A close friend of mine was religiously and emotionally abused by his parents as he grew up and now continues to mock Christianity. How do I show him the love of Christ?00:24:48 - Scripture gives 3 categories of relationships:  single, celibate, and married.  Are they equally important and does our church promote all three?00:28:45 - There seems to be some missing literature from Jesus’ life.  Specifically from ages 12-30.  Some literature speaks to him possibly spending time in Nepal.  Can you speak to any of these “missing years”?00:30:19 - We’ve spent the last few weeks celebrating the strengths of Redemption Gateway, but what are some things you would like to see us grow in as we move forward as Ironwood Church?00:33:40 - Throughout the Revelation series, the refrain of ‘preparing, not predicting’ was consistent.  What do you view as the most important tangible ways we can prepare individually and corporately for Christ’s return?00:37:03 - With the transition from Redemption, will there be any changes to the terminology of our church's “convictions” or “doctrine”?00:38:03 - What is your view from a biblical perspective on the Israel and Palestine conflict?00:45:02 - Why doesn’t our church do public altar calls for salvation?00:46:39 - What is hell? Is it eternal separation from God, a pit of fire, or something else?00:49:30 - Is Sunday morning service primarily for the believer (come to worship God) or the unbeliever (seek and find God)?00:50:36 - 10:45am Service / Teens and social media.  1.  Should they have it?  2.  How do you balance and monitor it as a parent? (Instagram/Snapchat/Tiktok)00:57:25 - It seems as though we talk very openly about sexual themes as though there are only adults in the room quite often.  Why don’t we give a warning for when a sermon will contain explicit content?00:59:54 - How did you avoid a lustful relationship as a teenager with your significant other?01:04:49 - Why do Catholics believe in the Eucharist vs. communion and can we as Christians participate in the Eucharist when visiting a Catholic mass?01:08:42 - Would you encourage a divorced person to get remarried?01:09:22 - How does the death of Christ shape the mundane aspects of your life? What connection, if any, does that have to the NT instruction to crucify the flesh?01:13:37 - How do I determine if a thought/idea is from the Holy Spirit or me?01:16:25 - What hope would you offer for those that struggle with depression?01:19:55 - My wife and I became covenant members a number of years ago.  Now that our kids are nearing adulthood, should they engage in that covenant member process on their own?01:21:22 - Why are there only male pastors at this church? Is there any difference in function between pastors and female ministry directors?01:25:35 - How do you navigate/participate as a Christian in a job, sport, etc. where a majority of people around you are not believers and even hostile to Christianity?  How do you hold your ground and coexist with them?01:32:26 - If salvation and eternity with God is the ultimate reward, what is the point of the other rewards/crowns in heaven that are referenced in the NT?01:33:59 - During the next year, is it misplaced to focus attention on politics and election news?  Is it an idol that takes us away from our focus on God?***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com 

Pastor Luke Simmons helps us see three surprising combinations that emerge in the Christmas story — plus one more in our response. 00:00 - Introduction04:21 - Royalty & Humility10:13 - Glory & Obscurity17:08 - Lord & Savior23:44 - Repentance & Faith***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Seth unpacks Ironwood’s strategy for thriving in exile.00:00 - Introduction03:46 - We enjoy Jesus together12:07 - We fight for kids and families15:59 - We bring light to darkness21:18 - We give “it” away24:33 - We serve like crazy***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons kicks off a short series, We Are Ironwood, looking at the traits that define us as we head into a new future.00:00 - Introduction06:05 - Information12:15 - Challenge15:48 - Invitation23:59 - One wing?29:07 - Danger: Cynicism30:54 - Danger: Compromise34:14 - Join Us***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Guest preacher Carlos Madrigal compares and contrasts how God communicates in the book of Acts through angels (comfort) and the Holy Spirit (discomfort).00:00 - Introduction07:17 - How God speaks in Acts09:17 - Compare & Contrast34:27 - Three Thoughts***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons concludes our series through Revelation by sharing the profound hope that we have in Christ’s return.00:00 - Introduction00:16 - Christmas Offering07:01 - Final Warnings16:01 - Final Surprises16:11 - More Physical23:47 - More Spiritual27:10 - More Gracious30:40 - Final Promises34:33 - Song: After the Last Tear Falls***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Seth invites us to see how we are meant to be comforted, not merely confused, by Revelation 19 and 20 as a fulfillment of Psalm 23.00:00 - Introduction05:24 - Fear not the fire10:42 - Fear not the fight29:48 - Fear not the feast***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons explains the image of Babylon in the book of Revelation and how God’s people can “come out” of Babylon in our lives now.00:00 - Introduction04:57 - What is Babylon?11:00 - What is Babylon like?18:05 - What is Babylon’s future?22:59 - How Do We Get Out?29:29 - From porneia to purity31:24 - From partisanship to discipleship33:36 - From greed to generosity***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Seth unpacks Revelation 15 and 16 and helps us see the goodness of God’s wrath and the meaning of it for us on a day to day basis.00:00 - Intro02:29 - Revelation reminders04:58 - Seven bowls07:58 - God’s wrath20:31 - Our response***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons unveils the ultimate choice we all have to make by unpacking Revelation 13-14, where we see two Trinities, marks, messages, and futures.00:00 - Intro04:05 - Reminders05:28 - Two Trinities11:56 - Two Marks21:24 - Two Messages25:45 - Two Futures***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com