The Rest of the Message - A Redeemer Church Podcast http://redeemer.tv/ Redeemer Church media@redeemer.tv Redeemer Church Join Pastor Mike as he goes beyond Sunday's sermon in The Rest of the Message. Each episode offers additional biblical insight, practical application, and conversations that help you continue growing in your faith throughout the week. Join Pastor Mike as he goes beyond Sunday's sermon in The Rest of the Message. Each episode offers additional biblical insight, practical application, and conversations that help you continue growing in your faith throughout the week. en © 2026 Redeemer Church - NY no The Rest of the Message - Trusting God's Providence (Acts 27–28) Mike Servello Jr. <p>What didn't make it into Sunday's sermon? In this episode of **The Rest of the Message**, Pastor Mike dives deeper into Acts 27–28, exploring God's providence, suffering, faithful friendships, trusting God's promises, and why following Jesus requires perseverance—not passivity.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you heard the sermon or are listening for the first time, this conversation will encourage you to trust God's purposes even when life doesn't go as planned.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Have a question or topic you'd like Pastor Mike to cover? Leave it in the comments!</p> <p>What didn't make it into Sunday's sermon? In this episode of **The Rest of the Message**, Pastor Mike dives deeper into Acts 27–28, exploring God's providence, suffering, faithful friendships, trusting God's promises, and why following Jesus requires perseverance—not passivity.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you heard the sermon or are listening for the first time, this conversation will encourage you to trust God's purposes even when life doesn't go as planned.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Have a question or topic you'd like Pastor Mike to cover? Leave it in the comments!</p> What didn't make it into Sunday's sermon? In this episode of **The Rest of the Message**, Pastor Mike dives deeper into Acts 27–28, exploring God's providence, suffering, faithful friendships, trusting God's promises, and why following Jesus requires perseverance—not passivity.


Whether you heard the sermon or are listening for the first time, this conversation will encourage you to trust God's purposes even when life doesn't go as planned.


💬 Have a question or topic you'd like Pastor Mike to cover? Leave it in the comments!

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3514 1 b68dc76ef2a8f6fc54b3289c11c755d7 no The Rest of the Message - Prayer & Fasting Mike Servello Jr. <p>Fasting isn’t just skipping food; it’s fastening ourselves to God, reordering our loves, and intensifying prayer. In this episode, we confront how modern pleasures can quietly dull spiritual hunger, we’re challenged to believe God for breakthroughs that comes through prayer and fasting, and we’re invited to seek direction from the Lord through His Word.</p><p><br></p><p>01:04 - What fasting is (and what it isn’t) Fasting is more than giving up food—it’s fastening our grip on God and intensifying ordinary prayer. </p><p><br></p><p>08:12 - The big issue: pleasure & competing loves. A warning about how good things can become ultimate things, slowly dulling hunger for Jesus. A call to re-awaken delight in God so we don’t drift into spiritual sleep.</p><p><br></p><p>12:25 - Isaac & Rebekah: from faith to living by the senses. A biblical case study in subtle drift: taste, comfort, and “sense-led” decisions replacing faith. </p><p><br></p><p>42:16 - Breakthroughs with prayer + fasting: Some obstacles require deeper devotion—prayer and fasting that depends on God for real change. Encouragement to pray with faith, plead God’s promises, and expect answers.</p><p><br></p><p>53:12 - Receiving a word from the Lord - Fasting helps us hear and obey: “At Your word…” (Luke 5) and renewed direction for fruitful ministry.</p> <p>Fasting isn’t just skipping food; it’s fastening ourselves to God, reordering our loves, and intensifying prayer. In this episode, we confront how modern pleasures can quietly dull spiritual hunger, we’re challenged to believe God for breakthroughs that comes through prayer and fasting, and we’re invited to seek direction from the Lord through His Word.</p><p><br></p><p>01:04 - What fasting is (and what it isn’t) Fasting is more than giving up food—it’s fastening our grip on God and intensifying ordinary prayer. </p><p><br></p><p>08:12 - The big issue: pleasure & competing loves. A warning about how good things can become ultimate things, slowly dulling hunger for Jesus. A call to re-awaken delight in God so we don’t drift into spiritual sleep.</p><p><br></p><p>12:25 - Isaac & Rebekah: from faith to living by the senses. A biblical case study in subtle drift: taste, comfort, and “sense-led” decisions replacing faith. </p><p><br></p><p>42:16 - Breakthroughs with prayer + fasting: Some obstacles require deeper devotion—prayer and fasting that depends on God for real change. Encouragement to pray with faith, plead God’s promises, and expect answers.</p><p><br></p><p>53:12 - Receiving a word from the Lord - Fasting helps us hear and obey: “At Your word…” (Luke 5) and renewed direction for fruitful ministry.</p> Fasting isn’t just skipping food; it’s fastening ourselves to God, reordering our loves, and intensifying prayer. In this episode, we confront how modern pleasures can quietly dull spiritual hunger, we’re challenged to believe God for breakthroughs that comes through prayer and fasting, and we’re invited to seek direction from the Lord through His Word.


01:04 - What fasting is (and what it isn’t) Fasting is more than giving up food—it’s fastening our grip on God and intensifying ordinary prayer.


08:12 - The big issue: pleasure & competing loves. A warning about how good things can become ultimate things, slowly dulling hunger for Jesus. A call to re-awaken delight in God so we don’t drift into spiritual sleep.


12:25 - Isaac & Rebekah: from faith to living by the senses. A biblical case study in subtle drift: taste, comfort, and “sense-led” decisions replacing faith.


42:16 - Breakthroughs with prayer + fasting: Some obstacles require deeper devotion—prayer and fasting that depends on God for real change. Encouragement to pray with faith, plead God’s promises, and expect answers.


53:12 - Receiving a word from the Lord - Fasting helps us hear and obey: “At Your word…” (Luke 5) and renewed direction for fruitful ministry.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3989 2 4f39ab75674df9d6f35c35a187c05d48 no The Rest of the Message - Tithing, Trust, and Putting God First Mike Servello Jr. <p>Is tithing about money - or trust? In this episode, Pastor Mike explores the biblical foundation of tithing and generosity, addressing common questions and objections while pointing listeners back to gratitude, contentment, and faith. From the Old Testament to the New, this teaching shows why giving isn’t about manipulation, guilt, or pressure - but about putting God first and trusting Him as a faithful Father.</p> <p>Is tithing about money - or trust? In this episode, Pastor Mike explores the biblical foundation of tithing and generosity, addressing common questions and objections while pointing listeners back to gratitude, contentment, and faith. From the Old Testament to the New, this teaching shows why giving isn’t about manipulation, guilt, or pressure - but about putting God first and trusting Him as a faithful Father.</p> Is tithing about money - or trust? In this episode, Pastor Mike explores the biblical foundation of tithing and generosity, addressing common questions and objections while pointing listeners back to gratitude, contentment, and faith. From the Old Testament to the New, this teaching shows why giving isn’t about manipulation, guilt, or pressure - but about putting God first and trusting Him as a faithful Father.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4231 3 9f63697eca55e6ae830b8ec9541262b7 no The Rest of the Message - Contentment, Money & The Gospel Mike Servello Jr. <p>The Rest of the Message - Contentment, Money & The Gospel</p> <p>The Rest of the Message - Contentment, Money & The Gospel</p> The Rest of the Message - Contentment, Money & The Gospel

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1337 4 af4f5f65f96efbd39f50f40d61c0b527 no The Rest of the Message - The Godly Love to Give! Mike Servello Jr. <p>Pastor Mike unpacks the parts of Sunday’s message that didn’t fit in the sermon. Episode 1 covers giving - not guilt-driven, not greed-driven, but gratitude-driven. The Godly LOVE to give!</p> <p>Pastor Mike unpacks the parts of Sunday’s message that didn’t fit in the sermon. Episode 1 covers giving - not guilt-driven, not greed-driven, but gratitude-driven. The Godly LOVE to give!</p> Pastor Mike unpacks the parts of Sunday’s message that didn’t fit in the sermon. Episode 1 covers giving - not guilt-driven, not greed-driven, but gratitude-driven. The Godly LOVE to give!

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