Redeemer Church — Attraction in Manvel

After being part of this church for some time, serving and getting to know many people, I’ve become concerned about a subtle trend I’ve observed. It seems that in our discussions and teachings, we are more inclined to quote respected Christian leaders and authors than to center the direct words of Jesus Christ. This appears to stem from a culture of contentment, where the feeling is that the church is already doing enough. While our works are valuable, this mindset can inadvertently quiet the Spirit’s call for a deeper, more challenging discipleship. This sense of spiritual satisfaction is challenged by Jesus’s own words: “Whoever is not with me is against me” (Matthew 12:30). This statement reflects a worldview of absolute, undivided loyalty to God, where there is no middle ground. It suggests that a comfortable faith is not enough; we are called to be actively and passionately for Christ. This principle stands in direct opposition to any culture of complacency that suggests we have arrived and can stop pressing forward. This is a personal and heartfelt plea for us to break free from the dangers of spiritual stagnation. My prayer is that we, as a community, would reawaken our hunger for a more profound walk with God. May we consciously and deliberately re-anchor ourselves fully in the person, the commands, and the words of Jesus, allowing His Spirit, not the echoes of others, to be our ultimate guide and authority.

I was just reading about how the Scofield Reference Bible from 1909 has had a huge, ongoing impact. Its footnotes popularized a specific theological system that framed the modern state of Israel as the direct fulfillment of biblical prophecy. This essentially installed a political 'script' for a large part of the American church. The core idea is that supporting Israel is a biblical mandate required to receive God's blessing. The result is that this support often becomes automatic and unconditional, almost like a bot executing a program. Geopolitical events in the Middle East get filtered through this prophetic lens, meaning political positions are often dictated by this century-old interpretation rather than the complexities of current events. It's a powerful example of how a theological framework can manipulate political views on a...

A beautiful place filled with beautiful people - and not in a superficial way. Pastor David is warm and inspirational and the exact kind of person needed in church and in the world. The people who staff and attend here are equally welcoming and kind, whether you’re brand new or been frequenting regularly. Children’s ministry is top-notch excellent, so glad we found it for our son. If the world had more places like this, it would look very...

This church is truly a family that is warm, friendly, and live out community through missions. The first person that I met when I walked the the parking lot was the pastor and I was warmly greeted, and he was also the person that followed up with me later in the week to see how I was doing.

The worship experience was inviting and this is a great place if you have children. They go out of their way to share the gospel, mainly...