Renew Church of Cheney: Recent Episodes
Jon Pemberton
February 6, 2022
This week we wrapped up our series The Faith Journey where we have been looking at the faith journey of Jacob in the book of Genesis. In this final message we discuss a new season of faith that Jacob must walk through; one of grief and loss. In his faith journey Jacob has experienced highs and lows, joys, and pains, victories and defeats and yet at the end of his life he is able to recognize that God has been with him through it all.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
January 30, 2022 This week we continued our series The Faith Journey where we are looking at the faith journey of Jacob in the book of Genesis. In this message we discuss the radical forgiveness that Jacob's brother Esau shows him in Genesis 33 and how this parallels the parable of the prodigal son that Jesus tells in Luke 15.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
January 23, 2022 This week we continued our series The Faith Journey where we are looking at the faith journey of Jacob in the book of Genesis. We talked about Jacob's faith journey from awareness of God, to discipleship, and into a deeper inner faith as he wrestles with God. Wrestling with God is an important part of everyone's faith journey.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
January 16, 2022
The first week of a four part series in which we discuss The Faith Journey. Sometimes we view faith as a destination - something we have arrived at. In this series we reframe faith as a journey, not a destination, by looking at the life of Jacob in the book of Genesis. In this first message we look at Jacob's difficult beginning as a man characterized by deceit and self-centeredness and his transition from "The Lord your God" to "The Lord my God."
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, December 19, 2021
During this Advent season we look at four aspects of the coming of Jesus into the world: Joy, Hope, Peace, and Love. In this message goest speaker Eric LaPlante discusses how Jesus fulfills the promises of Isaiah chapter 9 to bring peace to the world and how Ephesians 2 encourages followers of Jesus to be at peace with God and one another through Jesus.
A message by guest speaker Eric LaPlante of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, December 12, 2021
During this Advent season we look at four aspects of the coming of Jesus into the world: Joy, Hope, Peace, and Love. In this message Pastor David Smith explores the disappointment of the disciples on the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24 and the subsequent hope that Jesus offers in John 16.
A message by guest pastor David Smith of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, November 28 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week is the series finale where we we revisit the reason for the series, highlight some things we have learned, and Pastor Jon shares his personal opinion on the subject.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, November 21 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we looked at all of the references to hell in the rest of the New Testament (after Matthew, Mark and Luke). Surprisingly, neither the book of Acts nor any of Paul's writings mention "hell." What does this mean and where do we go from here?
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, November 14 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we looked at what Jesus has to say in the Gospel of Matthew. Specifically, we looked at Jesus's interaction with the Pharisees in Matthew 23 as well as the often misinterpreted phrase "weeping and gnashing of teeth."
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
November 7, 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we looked at what Jesus has to say in the Gospel of Matthew. Specifically, we looked at the context surrounding Jesus's statement in Matthew 10:28 that his disciples should not fear man, but should fear God who has ultimate authority. Additionally, we looked at the fascinating context surrounding Jesus's statement in Matthew 16:18 that he will build his church and the gates of Hades will not prevail.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, October 24 ,2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we looked at the famous parable of Jesus known as “The Rich Man and Lazarus” in Luke 16:19-31. The story contrasts a rich man who dies and is in anguish in Hades, and a poor and diseased man who dies and is comforted by Abraham. Is this parable a warning about “hell” or is there more to this story? Listen to find out more.
A Message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, October 17 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we look at the only reference to Gehenna (hell) in the gospel of Mark. We discuss the Old Testament roots of the "unquenchable fire" and the "worm that does not die."
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, October 3 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we look at all 23 occurrences of the word "hell"in the New Testament and look at the original Greek words behind each occurrence (Gehenna, Hades, and Tartarus).
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, September 26 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we look at the origins of the word "hell" in the English language and talk about the reality that Jesus did not use the word "hell" (because it did not exist) but instead used two different words - Gehenna and Hades. We explore the roots of the word Gehenna and its relationship to Jeremiah chapter 7.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, September 19 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we look at how notions about the afterlife seem to shift in the "period of silence" between the Old Testament and New Testament. We explore the history and writings that took place in this unique time in history including discussions on Hades, the Book of Enoch, and 2nd Maccabees.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday September 12, 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. This week we look at what the Old Testament has to say about hell, which it turns out is very little. We look at the Hebrew word Sheol and discuss its implications.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday, September 5 2021
The concept of hell is one of the most controversial, challenging, and potentially misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. In this series we will look at what the Bible actually says and attempt to make sense of it all. Bring your Bible and an open mind as we learn together.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
August 29, 2021
In this message Pastor David Smith walks us through the greatest series of mistakes (sins) that King David commits in his entire life. His son of adultery snowballs into lying, murder, and heartbreak. Yet even in the midst of incredible failure, God shows great mercy to David, and by extension, to you and me. Join us as Pastor David preaches from 2 Samuel 11.
A message by Pastor David Smith of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday August 15, 2021
In this final week of our series Every Story Matters, our friend Julee shares her personal journey of faith. Julee grew up in a wonderful home but did not know the truth about Jesus until she was 19 years old. Like many of us, Julee's story includes moments of sweet joy as well as moments of deep hurt and loss. Julee shares that God will use anything - even the healing of a goat - to bring us into relationship with Him. We are honored to have Julee share!
A message by Julee Higley of Renew Church of Cheney
August 8, 2021
Week 9 of our series titled "Every Story Matters." This week we look at Luke chapter 7 where a woman with a questionable background and reputation crashes a dinner party that Jesus is attending. Much to the dismay of the party host, she expresses gratitude toward Jesus in an unusual manner. Jesus defends her actions and offers her forgiveness and a chance at a new life. "Whoever has been forgiven much loves much, and whoever has been forgiven little loves little."
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday August 1, 2021
Week 8 of our series title "Every Story Matters." In this message we look at the fascinating encounter Jesus has with a man named Nicodemus. Nicodemus is an intelligent, educated, and influential teacher of the Law. Jesus tells Nicodemus that if he wants to enter the kingdom of God then he must have a second birth; he must be born again. As Nicodemus struggles to make sense of Jesus's words, is he willing to change his framework of belief and follow Jesus? Sometimes the first step in following Jesus is finding out who he is for yourself.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday July 25, 2021
Week 7 of our series title "Every Story Matters." In this message we look at the powerful encounter Jesus has with "the Woman at the Well." This interaction shows us that Jesus is always intentional with his time and his compassion toward the woman forever changes her life.
A message by Pastor David Smith of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday July 18, 2021
Week 6 of our series title "Every Story Matters." In this message we look at the life of Peter. Peter was a passionate, bold, and sometimes impulsive follower of Jesus who experienced a devastating moment of failure. Even at his lowest moment we see that his story still matters to Jesus and that God's grace is sufficient even for our most spectacular failures.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday July 11, 2021
Week 5 of our series titled "Every Story Matters." In this message, we discuss the story of Jesus choosing not to condemn a woman caught in adultery and challenging her accusers to reflect on their own lives before casting judgment on her. When we honestly look at our own lives we realize we are often not that different than those we are judging.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday June 27, 2021
Week 4 of our series titled "Every Story Matters." In this message, we discuss the story of Jesus healing a blind man in the gospel of John chapter 9. The disciples have theological questions about the nature of suffering but Jesus is more interested in doing something about it. Jesus heals the man physically and spiritually and warns religious leaders that though they think they "see" they might still be "blind."
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday June 20, 2021
Week 3 of our series titled "Every Story Matters." In this message, Pastor Jon discusses the idea that faith is a spectrum and that we should be patient with ourselves and others as we seek to be disciples of Jesus.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday June 13, 2021
Week 2 of our series titled "Every Story Matters." In this message, Pastor Jon shares the importance of your story. Your story matters and God wants to use your personal faith journey to encourage others. Passages include Genesis 16, Psalm 139, and Isaiah 61.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday June 6, 2021
Week 1 of a new series titled "Every Story Matters." In this first message, Pastor Jon shares several personal experiences of his faith journey that have led to a deeper understanding of the beauty of each person's life story and the way God invites our personal stories to enter into His greater story. Sharing the love of Jesus with others begins with listening to others.
A message by Pastor Jon Pemberton of Renew Church of Cheney
Sunday May 9, 2021
In this sermon, we look back at some of the major insights gleaned from our study in the letter to the Colossians. We also take a brief look at the significant role Paul’s friends provided in his life and ministry.
A message taught by Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
May 2, 2021
In this passage (Colossians 4:2-6) Paul discusses the important connection between our inner life of prayer and our outer witness to the world.
A message taught by Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday, April 25 2021
In Colossians 3 Paul addresses slaves and slave masters. Why didn’t he preach for the abolishment of slavery? Does the Bible condone slavery? Join us as we find out if there is more to the story.
A message taught by Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
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Sunday April 18, 2021
Wives submit to husbands. These words have caused significant confusion for followers of Jesus for centuries and have even served as the catalyst for negligence and abuse in the marital relationship. Is Paul misogynistic or is there more to this story? Find out how these seemingly harsh words might be more helpful than hurtful as we study Colossians 3.
A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
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April 11, 2021
Previously, we discussed a wardrobe malfunction - the “clothes” (attitudes and behavior) that we wear before coming to know Jesus. In this message, we learn about our new wardrobe - compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
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April 4, 2021
A special Easter service including a message taught by Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
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Sunday March 21, 2021. In his words and actions Jesus is clear that he came for everyone. In his interactions, he intentionally breaks down cultural, racial, gender, and socio-economic barriers. As his followers, we are called to do the same. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton. For resources and info visit, summitcheney.com.
Sunday March 14, 2021
Paul is going to help us see that Jesus gives us a fresh pair of clothes. God is concerned about every part of our being. He wants us to be physically healthy, emotionally healthy, spiritually healthy, and sexually healthy. God wants to have authority over every area of our lives including our sexuality. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday March 7, 2021
In the second half of Colossians chapter 2, Paul warns us about 3 religious pitfalls that we should avoid on our journey of following Jesus. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday February 28, 2021
We’re taught from a young age, you’ve got to be strong, you’re in control of your destiny, you are in control of your future. You’ve got to be strong for your family. You’ve got to be strong in crisis. You’re in control of your finances. But Jesus looks at strength and control differently. Jesus proposes a different way of living of you and I. A message from Executive Pastor, Nick Kimmet.
Sunday February 21, 2021
Paul reveals God’s greatest mystery - Jesus lives in us! A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday February 14, 2021
Who is Jesus? In Colossians 1:15-20 Paul outlines four important ways Jesus relates to the universe. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday February 7, 2021
In his masterclass on prayer, Jesus reminds us that we are in the grip of grace, the hands of a good and loving God.Temptation is real. And we have a real enemy attempting to lead us away from the God who loves us. A message from Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe.
Sunday January 31, 2021
Part of loving God is increasing our knowledge of Him. In Colossians 1:10-14 Paul gives us 5 examples of God’s love for us. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday January 24, 2021
In Colossians 1:9-11 Paul encourages the Colossians to live their lives in a manner that is, “Worthy of the Lord.” A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday January 17, 2021
If we are following Jesus, we’ve got to get rid of some things in our lives that drag us down so we can put on the new self. In other words, Paul says, out with the old, in with the new. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton.
Sunday July 12, 2020
The concluding message in the series, "The Wilderness," taught by Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. Attentiveness and obedience to the teachings of Jesus are foundational to a well-built life.
Sunday July 5, 2020
A message co-taught by Worship Pastor, Nathan Lewellyn and Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. This message is about what it looks like to worship God in the midst of a wilderness.
Sunday June 28, 2020
A message from Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. King David had the opportunity to manipulate and control his circumstances, but he chose to trust God and be obedient.
Sunday June 21, 2020
A message from Summit Students Pastor, Kelsey Weller. We study the story of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar, and the promises God made to each of them.
Sunday June 14, 2020
A message from Summit Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton. Jesus himself was led by the Spirit of God while he was in a desert wilderness and God provided for him. In the same way, God provides for us in our wildernesses.
Sunday June 7, 2020
A message from Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. We see in the book of Mark how Peter is reconciled in relationship with Jesus and how this reconciliation applies directly to us, today.
Sunday May 31, 2020
A message from Adult Discipleship Pastor, Seth Battista. We study Elijah's encounter with God, how God presents Himself to Elijah in a way we wouldn't expect.
Sunday May 24, 2020
A message from Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. There are many voices always screaming at us for our attention. As the people of God, we have everything we need for every season, in Him.
Sunday May 17, 2020
A message from Summit Students Pastor, Kelsey Weller. This message is a study of the Prophet Hosea's instruction and correction of the people of Israel and what we can learn from it today.
Sunday May 10, 2020
A message from Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. We are all, every day, being formed and re-formed. We are transformed into new people when we allow our minds to be made new.
Sunday May 3, 2020
A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton, on the life and trials of Job. The wilderness provides great opportunity for God to shape us, if we allow it.
Sunday April 26, 2020
A message taught by Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. We see over and over in the scriptures how God always provides for His people, even in the wilderness.
Sunday April 19, 2020
The first message in the series, "The Wilderness," from Lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe. The wilderness is a time of revelation, formation, and preparation. God never wastes the wilderness.
Sunday April 12, 2020
A message taught by lead Pastor, Grant Bruscoe, on Easter Sunday. The risen Jesus redirects our lament toward hope, and our doubt toward faith.
Sunday April 5, 2020
A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton, taught separately from a series. What are your expectations of Jesus?
Sunday March 29, 2020
The concluding message from Summit Students Pastor, Kelsey Weller, in the "Counterfeit gods" series.
Sunday March 22, 2020
A message from Pastor Grant Bruscoe in the "Counterfeit gods, series.
A message from Grant Bruscoe in the series, Counterfeit gods. This series is about identifying the counterfeit gods in our lives…and replacing them with a supreme desire to know God and love Him.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that has been practiced by followers of God since creation. Jesus fasted and invited his followers to do so as well. But what is fasting? Why do we do it? How do we do it? Join us as Pastor Seth Battista explains how the discipline of fasting connects us to God and to each other.
Followers of Jesus celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and rightfully so. However, in order to bask in the victory of resurrection we must first enter into the sorrow of the cross. A message from Pastor Jon, teaching from John chapter 19.
In John 18 Jesus is arrested and brought before the high priest. Is his arrest a tragedy or part of a bigger plan? Meanwhile, his friend Peter denies that he knows Jesus. It’s easy to think of Peter as a coward, but have you considered that you might be denying that you know Jesus in certain areas of your life?
In John 17 we catch a glimpse of Jesus’ relationship with his Father through an intimate prayer. He prays for all of his followers, past and present, that they may be one as he and the Father are one. In a culture with dozens of church denominations, is unity in Christ really possible?
The word “glory” is used a lot in the Bible and in church conversations, but what does it mean to glorify God? Guest speaker Bobby Ulrich, Director of CRU ministry at Eastern Washington University, uses the illustration of a small town in Norway to explain how followers of Jesus reflect God’s glory to the world.
In John chapter 15 and 16 Jesus informs his disciples that they will experience persecution because of their relationship with him. Have you experienced persecution for your faith in Jesus? As followers of Jesus, how should we respond?
In John 15 Jesus uses an analogy of a vine and branches to describe our relationship with him. Jesus explains that in order for us to grow spiritually we must allow God to prune areas of our life that are not producing fruit. Are you maintaining connection with the vine?
In John chapter 13, the God of the universe becomes a servant and washes His disciples feet. He asks His followers to do the same and says that the world will know they follow Jesus buy the way they love each other. Are we showing the world that we are followers of Jesus?
In John 12 Jesus encounters several people in varying stages of belief about who He is. Is your faith in Jesus counterfeit or misguided or are you moving toward total belief in Jesus?
During the Christmas season we often have competing interests. How do we enjoy the holiday season amidst the chaos while also honoring the reason for the season? In this message Pastor Jon discusses the birth of Jesus from three different perspectives. What can we learn from the pedigree, parents, and purpose of Jesus?
A message from Jon Pemberton. In John chapter 11 Jesus encounters the reality of sin, death, and grief and begins to restore things back to the way they should be through the resurrection of his friend Lazarus.
A message from Jon Pemberton out of John chapter 10. Jesus is the good shepherd and we are his sheep.
A message from Grant Bruscoe. Who do yousay Jesus is? A teaching from the second half of John chapter 8.
A message from Seth Battista. Do you find yourself relating to the self-righteous crowd or the woman in need of God’s mercy? Maybe it’s both.
A Message from Jon Pemberton. Jesus feeds 5,000+ people with one simple meal. He goes on to show them how He is the bread that satisfies us for eternity.
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A message from Jon Pemberton. Jesus calls witnesses to speak in a courtroom setting and ends up flipping the script on the opposing side.
A message by Jon Pemberton on chapter 4 & 5 of the book of John. Jesus heals a crippled man and a little boy, but not everyone is pleased with his miracles.
A message by Jon Pemberton out of John chapter 4. Jesus talks with a woman at a well and offers her something she's never heard of before, living water.
A message by Jon Pemberton. We look at Jesus' conversations with Nicodemus about being born again.
John writes that Jesus has made God known to us. Do you want to know what God is like, asks John? Look at Jesus. A message by Jon Pemberton
The hope that comes with faith in Jesus is for each person, our city, and for our world. It is a hope that transforms lives.