Renovation Church: Recent Episodes
David Sorn
In many ways, your ability to experience the abundant life Jesus has for you is based upon your DENY ABILITY.
What do you care about the most? Often our primary cares reveal our deepest motivations and our ultimate direction. Do you have the concerns of God or merely human concerns in mind?
Are you stuck in the middle? Seeing, but not seeing? Learn why we often get stuck in our faith and how to go deeper with Jesus.
Often when we encounter problems and difficulties, we look right past Jesus as the answer.
We cover the 6 items in the famous Armor of God as the Apostle Paul encourages us to “get in the fight!”
We take a look at the Bible’s challenging words on marriage and discover why they are actually a blessing!
You can't walk worthy of your calling, unless you understand the calling. But if we understand it and believe it, then God empowers us to mature as a church.
There is a lot of debate out there about gender and being transgender! Listen with us as we take a detailed look at what the Bible has to say about these difficult topics.
Mary tells the servants at the wedding in Cana: “Do whatever He (Jesus) tells you,” and it’s still great advice for us today!
What does a lamb have to do with a dove? And how do they both relate to what Jesus would do for you?
The average Christian does not truly see themselves as a servant of God, but instead sees God as their servant. Learn why it’s worth flipping those things around.
While the world wants to bring people together, we only seem to be drifting further apart from one another. But Jesus is the solution to break the barriers in between us.
God wants to use you as an instrument for His purposes. However, before He does so, He has given you some instructions first!
The bible tells us that Jesus will return. What effect should that have on our lives now?
How much is True Shepherd, Jesus, worth to you? Is He worth more than 30 pieces of silver?
Our culture could be described as confused, anxious, lonely, and broken. This is not the calling and identity that God has created us for. As we look at Zechariah 8 today, God's character and identity transforms the identity of the Jews and I believe it can change our lives too!
There are hundreds of prophecies about Jesus that came true, but how many could you name? We dive deep into some fascinating ones about the Priest-King!
God is calling us out of our Babylon and into Jerusalem. There is no need to side with the losing team!
Build yourself up so that you can stand strong in your faith amidst a fallen and broken world.
Too often, the Biblical Gospel gets twisted into a cheap form of grace that has no transforming effect on people's lives, resulting in a false security and a dangerous situation for the community of Christ's followers.
False teachers are spreading lies that God’s grace gives a license to do whatever we want. It’s time to contend for the faith!
Many people miss Jesus even though He is right there, but everything can change when He says your name.
What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of God in the present hour? While Jesus announces that the Kingdom of God has indeed come, in the Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30) and the Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47-50) Jesus teaches us that the current realization, while complete, is tempered by the presence of evil in the world.
On this very important Commitment Sunday, we take a look at what the Bible has to say about commitment.
We are called to share the Gospel, but we don't always know how to do that well. In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul offers five practical principles that can help all of us actually reach people for Jesus!
We dive deep into what the Bible actually teaches about the husband and wife relationship and how we need to flip our marriages right-side up!
We are former beggars who have been adopted by the King. It’s time to put on new clothes!
What do you think about and want the most in your life? Paul tells us that we should set our hearts and minds on the things above.
One of the great names of the Bible is Immanuel (God with us). It is truly mind blowing that the Creator of the Universe came to be with us!
In our Colossians passage this week, the apostle Paul warns us of 3 “isms” that can lead us away from Jesus if we’re not careful with them.
We all have a long trail of spiritual debt hanging behind us. Find out how Jesus sees it and what He is willing to do about it.
What do you do when you’re serving Jesus, and it gets really hard? Is God still in it even if we suffer?
Episode Notes Notes go hereEach and every one of us has a desperate need for a Savior, we need to be reconciled to God. Jesus came to do that, to bring us in to the life God created us for and to make us new.
If we’re going to follow Jesus well, we need to first set our compass of truth correctly.
The Jewish leaders refused to come to Jesus despite all of the various testimonies about him. What testimonies do we have today?
When we seek to steal God’s crown and put ourselves first, we are putting on a crown that will crush us.
A man is in need, but all the Pharisees see is a sinner. However, Jesus sees someone in need of help.
Joshua gives a final call to the Israelites, to forsake other gods and idols and serve the Lord.
Following through on our commitment to God is a very commendable act. But something it takes confrontation from our Christian friends to help us stay focused.
Many people have questions and objections to the violence they read about in the Old Testament. So why is the Book of Joshua in particular so violent? Are there actually solid reasons for the violence that exists in this part of the Bible? Pastor David covers 6 reasons why in this fascinating message!
When God makes a promise in scripture, he always fulfills it even greater than we expect.
In a challenging chapter, the Lord teaches us 5 important things we need to learn about the effects of sin.
When you try something new or difficult, you often have to get over what psychologists have metaphorically called, “the wall” – the mental barrier we must overcome. In growing in our faith, we often face our own “wall,” but there’s one key solution that we will discover in the story of the Battle of Jericho.
It’s easy to look forward, but how often do we look back to remember? In this message based on Joshua 4, we’re going to discover why it’s critical for our faith to set up reminders of what God has done.
God weaves a beautiful scarlet thread all throughout the Scriptures that points to our salvation.
Joshua is told 4 times to be strong and courageous. Learn the reasons why and how you too can develop the same strength and courage.
Sometimes words sit inside of us dormant until just the right time. And when we remember them, they change our life!
Being a life-long follower of Jesus is great, but the risk is that our faith can become cultural, predictable, and powerless over time. How can we maintain a vibrant, world-changing relationship with God? How can we keep our ‘Faith on Fire?’
If there is an afterlife that lasts for trillions of years (and then some!), isn’t knowing that you are going to the right place the most important question of life?
“Live your truth.” “Follow your heart.” “As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone.” These are all common answers for how to determine right and wrong. We’re covering the top 5 common answers and comparing them to the Bible’s answer to this huge question of life.
The Bible says that God created the universe and gave us life. Could science truly lead one toward that conclusion or is that just ancient superstition?
The most famous prayer in the Bible starts with "Your kingdom come, your will be done." But, if we're honest our primary prayer is, "My kingdom come, my will be done." The only way we're going to make a real difference in our world as churches and as individuals is to first be willing to let go of our own kingdom.
Christians don't get overly focused on finding their deepest longings fulfilled in this world because we know that we are pilgrims passing through to a better country.
Christians are exiles in our culture. We must not only acknowledge this Biblical truth, but learn how to faithfully live it out.
We long for things to be fair in our lives, but what does Jesus do when things aren't fair?
Many of us end up following Jesus at a distance because we don’t want our association with Him to cost us anything.
How do I meet my next challenge head-on and still follow Jesus? Prayer is an essential component when following Jesus through the ups and downs.
Satan asks to sift the disciples as wheat, but the power and purpose of Jesus will prevail!
Jesus was betrayed by Judas - one of his own disciples! Why would he do that and what can we learn from it?
The Bible says that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” What does that famous verse actually mean?
The Apostle Paul was heartbroken over the lostness of his people. Do our hearts look the same?
We say that we believe in God, but too often (especially when life gets rough!), we live as if we don’t.
King Ahab’s sin catches up with him, but his response is surprising. Even more surprising…God’s response!
God uses Elijah to turn an entire generation back to the Lord. This is a message the modern, American church needs to hear now more than ever.
The world is chaotic right now, and the truth and love of Jesus is needed more than ever. Sadly, followers of Jesus have lost their voice. I believe we can get it back, but we have to allow God to change us!
God has called Elijah to be His ambassador to a culture that’s running away from the Lord. But before Elijah fully begins his work, he must first train. Learn the steps of ambassador training!
Summertime can be a season when we are tempted to pull back from discipleship in order to "rest", but true rest can only be found in Christ. Here are 3 ways to resist the seduction of a sleepy summertime.
Jesus is questioned about marriage in heaven. Find out His answer as we study this interesting topic!
Luke chapter 20 brings us to a hot-button topic, but one we could definitely use direction on: How should a follower of Jesus interact with politics?
People are questioning regarding where He got His authority from. But do we ever turn the question around and ask others where they get their authority from?
Tears fall down Jesus’ face as He thinks about Jerusalem. What is the look on your face as you think of those that don’t know Christ?
The news of Jesus’ resurrection was so good that it was hard to believe…even for His disciples. When they first heard about it, they thought it was nonsense!
Jesus rides into Jerusalem in an unexpected way, but as King nonetheless. Is He truly King of your life?
While our culture, friends and even family can be hostile and unwelcoming, Jesus invites us to relationship and friendship. As He did for the Samaritan woman who faced the cancel culture of her day, Jesus offers to cancel our sin, give us hope, and extend to us complete redemption
One of the most serious sins we can commit is to hinder another person from encountering God. It’s a sin so serious in magnitude that Jesus once flipped over tables in the temple when he saw it happening.
Jesus has given His servants a spiritual investment. When He returns as King, what will He find? And, more importantly, are you His servant or His enemy?
Sometimes if you really want to see Jesus, you have to lower your pride and climb a tree.
Jesus loves you so much, that from the beginning of time, He has been determined to die for you.
On our very first Sunday in our new building, we take a look back at what God did to get us here and dedicate this building to Him!
As we are just 7 days out from opening up our building, Pastor David leads us to an important Scripture for this critical time in our church’s history.
If the external circumstances of your life never got better from this point onward, could you still be happy? Episode Notes
Jesus is both Priest & King, but Christians aren’t very great at balancing those two theological truths. Which one are you more likely to lean to?
Today we announce the date for when we will open our building and what it will take for us to get there!
What effect can studying the Bible have on a person in anguish? Let's check out Psalm 77 to see!
Episode Notes If God was just like us, it wouldn't make sense to praise him. But He's different from us! And what a difference that difference makes!
Look not to the mountains, but to the One who made the mountains! He is with you every step of your journey!
Episode Notes Are you feeling spiritually down? How do you find and experience God again when you feel like the rapids of life are pulling you down?
In our final Sunday ever at Northpoint Elementary School, we take a look back at what God has done these past 11 years!
Many of our 21st century ideas for evangelism have failed. It’s time for us to look to the past as we prepare for what God will do next year.
When you get interrupted, how likely are you to be generous with your time? Let’s observe today how generous Jesus was with His time.
Find out 3 ways that you might actually believe the prosperity gospel without even realizing it.
The Bible says we should give cheerfully, but many of us are more likely to give begrudgingly than generously and cheerfully. How does one actually give cheerfully?
In your daily life, do you strive to be holy? The Bible says that without holiness, you will not see the Lord.
Does God discipline His children for their sin? Isn’t that kind of old school? And how is discipline different than punishment?
Are you having a hard time running after Jesus like you once did? Learn how to keep running!
Is God really first in your life? If someone asked you to “prove it,” would you have the evidence to do so?
For many of us, the virus has disrupted our friendships and family relationships. Listen for how to get things back on track!
Do you ever think about what you think about? Has your mind been running wild lately with worry, fear, and even anger? It’s time to get control of your mind again!
A significant portion of our routines and habits have been disrupted. How do you get back to implementing important spiritual disciplines in your life again?
Have you ever felt unprepared for something or have you over prepared for something and your experience was different than your expectation? How do we let God prepare us for what's coming next? What if we stopped trying to figure out what God is doing, and started letting him prepare us for what he’s going to do?
Pastor David discusses two unique concerns he has for our hearts in light of everything that's happened this year.
If you’ve been spending a lot of time lately talking about how foolish other people are, it could be because you’ve put yourself on the wrong place on the ladder.
Often when we pray we ask God for something once and stop, but what does Jesus tell us to do?
When Jesus returns, will He find that you value your earthly life or eternal life more?
At the root of our forward-looking prayers we often find selfishness. But what if we began to focus more of our prayers backwards?
If we forget what our Lord has done for us, we'll never have the right attitude when serving Him.
Jesus tells us to beware of two different stumbling blocks. One is a block you put out for others and the other is a block that we often stumble on ourselves.
The problem will avoiding the topic of hell is that every time we avoid it, less people actually avoid hell.
Don't fall victim to the empty promises of self-reliance. Instead, celebrate the fact that we are unavoidably dependent on a trustworthy God!
Everyone has been invited to the Great Feast in Heaven, but too many of us give excuses on why we won’t come.
When this is all over, Jesus wants you to give your social life a do-over. Find out what needs to change.
Those who opposed Jesus tried everything possible to trap Him in the tomb, but He could not be stopped. Likewise, nothing can stop His message today either!
There is one thing that drives out fear like no other…the love of God! Don’t miss our online service this week as we explain how this works!
If you are going to go to God when life is hard, it’s important to first understand that God has been when you are.
If the storm around you feels like it's going to blow you out into the sea of anxiety, you need to put down an ANCHOR. Watch this week's online service to find out how!
As Covid-19 halts normal life in America, we discuss the important question of how Christians should respond.
John the Baptist had a viral moment. He went from relative obscurity to the talk of the town. Why? God was able to use him in a significant way because he was uncool, unafraid to speak the truth, and all about Jesus. If we want our lives to make a difference, we need to follow John's lead!
Jesus tells us there in only one way to be saved, and that is through his narrow door. But isn’t it arrogant to believe that? Find out why it’s not, and why it’s so imperative that we walk through His door!
Jesus says that His Kingdom is like a mustard seed. Find out why knowing what that means is critical to the spread of His Kingdom.
Are you all tied up in a situation that feels like it could never change? Do you believe that Jesus could set you free?
When you believe there are “good people” and “bad people,” you won’t understand Jesus’ message.
If you’ve ever felt like your life is out of control; that you have everything but still feel unfulfilled; that you’re always in motion but never getting anywhere. Maybe the answer isn’t more; maybe the solution is the Disciplined Pursuit of Less. And there’s no better person to learn this truth from than King Solomon.
If you’re always easily offended, you’ll never grow into the person God wants you to be.
Way too many of us have let our friendships deteriorate into “consumer friendships,” but Jesus’ model of friendship is quite different!
We cover 10 changes that have led to a friendship crisis in America and what you can do about it.
What a brain you have! Make sure to use it for the most important thing... Worshipping God!
Many of us are hesitant to follow God because we have doubts and know it will be hard. Mary is a great example of a person who overcame those two very things and turned her doubts and fears into faith.
When faced with obeying Jesus or keeping the peace with your family, what will you choose?
There is a blessing to living like Jesus could come back at any moment, and a curse to living like He is a long time in coming.
Whenever you attempt something great for God, you can absolutely expect discouragement along the way. Learn how to fight through it!
If you want God to do something great THROUGH you, you must first let Him do something great IN you!
Sometimes God allows or sends difficulty into our lives to test our faith. Why would God do such a thing, and what does He accomplish by doing so?
When life get's hard we often feel paralyzed by what to do next. Yet there is one thing we can do that brings us confidence and courage to move forward.
When we avoid any and all suffering and discomfort, we miss out on what God wants to do in us.
God is incredibly faithful to His people. We take a look back at His 10 years of faithfulness to our church and also talk about a big prayer request for our future building.
When life gets hard we tend to turn inward. However, in our suffering, God has 4 other directions He wants us to look instead.
In order to enter the Kingdom of God, Jesus says we must be born again. Why is that, and what does “born again” even mean?
One of the biggest hindrances to us going deeper into community is our lack of humility. Find out how humility can help you take 3 steps deeper into community.
If there was one virtue that led to all the others and helped you become more like Christ, would you want to know about it?
In Luke 12, Jesus tells us to “fear God, not man, because God has the authority to throw you into hell.” We take an in-depth look at this very intense statement from Jesus and what judgment day will look like.
In this week’s passage, Jesus offends his host by confronting his legalism. If we are not to be legalistic, what should we look like then?
Often when God’s light reveals new areas of sin in our lives, we hesitate, and choose to keep them in the dark instead.
Too many Americans have turned their faith upside down and believe that God exists to serve them rather than the truth that they exist to serve God.
Do you want a sign from Jesus? Or are you just not seeing the one He's already been giving?
Jesus explains the way that the devil often sets people up for ruin. Find out what it is.
It’s often easier for Christians to serve God than it is to seek Him. But our first priority must be to seek Him.
What if we’ve been reading the “Parable of The Good Samaritan” all wrong? What if there’s a way to read it that will actually empower us instead of just making us feel overwhelmed?
Many people in our day are on a quest to satisfy a longing they have in their hearts. Some, like the Samaritan woman, are so close and yet remain so far from the truth. We will discover the nearness of the truth we are searching for and the path that leads to Him.
In this week’s passage, Jesus speaks strong words about judgment and hell. They often make us uncomfortable as modern people, but we would do well to listen carefully to His wise words regarding how we can be saved.
How should Christians interact with those of different denominations? What about those who don’t even know Christ yet?
We all want to change bad habits or start new disciplines, but what is our motivation for doing so? What would change in your life if you realized God is not as concerned with the action as he is the motivation behind the action?
The Bible is our main source of the endurance, encouragement, and hope that we all need.
What does the Bible actually say about the Sabbath? Is it still helpful or necessary for modern-day Christians?
We feel exhausted because we spend our time living for the wrong things and then bring our burdens to our devices instead of Jesus.
The culture is changing faster than ever. What should the Christian do about it? Hide, fight, adapt? Or is there another answer?
Pastor David talks through how he feels Renovation Church is missing one of the key ingredients to helping us actually change the world.
The road to greatness probably doesn’t look anything like you think it does. Learn some action steps to actually seeing God do great things through your life!
We often come to God with a mixture of belief and unbelief. Learn 3 of the most common ways we let unbelief dilute our faith and how to fix it!
What do you feel when Jesus doesn’t answer your prayers or when life gets really hard? Is Jesus still in control? Is His timing still right? Find out why Jesus is always on time!
When a Christian's life on earth is over, we have so many amazing things waiting for us! How many of them do you know?
Reexamining Remarriage
Many Christians have begun to gloss over Jesus’ teachings on remarriage and are thus unaware of what He says on it. Study what Jesus truly teaches on divorce and remarriage and how Christians can be faithful to His teachings.
Nothing is as easy as talking, but nothing is as difficult as communicating! Hear 10 Biblical Principles of healthy communication and start improving your communication skills in marriage, today!
When conflict arises in your marriage, are you bringing a magnifying glass or a mirror? One of them will work, one of them will not.
Find out 3 reasons why many people feel disappointed by their marriages today, and then discover how to begin turning things around!
Sharing our faith and making disciples is one of the key parts to the Christian faith. Most people know it and believe it, but very few are doing it? Get ready for the how, where and when should we share our faith?
By Mark Warder
Jesus came to earth on Christmas in a way that would have been totally unexpected for a Savior King, and thus, He treats us in a way that is totally unexpected as well.
Jesus visits a region, does a miracle, and the people of the town ask him to leave. Why is it that people sometimes don’t want Jesus in their life?
Learn 3 secrets of the storm and how to better grow in your faith when a storm hits your life!
Lamp Logistis
As a believer, God has made you into a lamp for a reason! Learn 3 principles of being a lamp for Christ!
To change the world, we simply walk with a few others toward Jesus. Who's in your life that the Holy Spirit is leading you to connect with more meaningfully?
Learn the two most common times in life people walk away from their faith, and how to keep following after Christ your ENTIRE life, not just for a season.
As we talk more about our church’s future, Pastor David describes the difference between being a “first fruits Christian” and a “leftovers Christian.”
We reveal our goal date for when we are aiming to break ground on our new building, discuss our future, and more!
So often we see ourselves as “above” other people. And yet, for many, that is the very thing that sucks the life right out of their spiritual life. Find out how to see the “view from below.”
God wants to use our lives to reach the world but before we do anything we need to have a broken heart for the lost!
Do you ever have doubts about God? Is doubt normal? What do we do with our doubts? If you need some answers to these questions, then this is the message for you!
What do we do when God doesn’t answer our prayers? And are our prayers dependent upon the strength of our faith? Find out answers to these good questions!
In Luke chapter 6, Jesus gives us 2 promises of how our lives can change for the better. But first, we’ll need to live out “The Underground Principle.” Find out what that is!
Most people feel like they have to first earn God’s approval and love, but the Bible says He loved you first!
We are called to be the body of Christ, and yet most Christians nowadays are living as detached arms. It’s time to get attached!
Most of the time it’s easier to do the wrong thing, not the right thing. Doing the right thing is like running uphill. So why would we ever run uphill? Listen and find out!
It’s hard to judge another person when there is a plank sticking out of your eye. But what do you do if your brother or sister in Christ really needs your help?
Most of live in “scorecard living.” If someone takes something from us, we want it back. If someone says something mean, we want to say something mean to them. Jesus invites us to a better way of living.
Jesus says blessed are the poor and woe to the rich. What in the world is that all about?
Have you ever wondered what the root of all evil is? You'll be surprised that it probably isn't what you think!
We all want to live a compelling life but often don't know where to begin. Is it possible that the Holy Spirit may be compelling you to be obedient today so that you will be able to lead a compelling life tomorrow?
Our hearts seem to always be pulling us away from the Gospel and towards the false gospel of earning our own way.
One of the main reasons most Christians don't do all that good of job reaching out to unbelievers is because we look at them through the wrong eyes.
Episode Notes Will you risk pursuing Jesus with all your heart despite what the world may think of you?
Peter is able to obey Jesus even though Jesus' command doesn't seem to make any sense to him. Are you able to do the same?
Jesus’ ministry had exponential results through his WORD & POWER. Learn how to operate using those same tools.
Episode Notes Hallmark has set aside two days each year to buy cards and honor our parents. Scripture sets aside 365. But what does that look like? How can you honor your parents?
What would it look like if we really believed that God answers our prayers in the big and the little things? What if we found out that most of us live life in a way that stiff-arms God and excludes him from our daily activities? If so, maybe we would "Pray for a change."
Is there actually a risk in being too familiar with Jesus? What possibly could that risk be?
Episode Notes Jesus taught that our spiritual enemy desires to steal, kill and destroy people in this world. However, in Jesus we find not only safety and protection from Satan's schemes, but a love that motivates us to join Him in bringing new life to those around us.
We all deal with temptation all too often. Learn how Jesus defeated temptation and how we can imitate his strategies.
Too often we feel that things are beneath us, and yet Jesus is the one who goes lowest of all.
Repentance sounds like an outdated word that shouldn’t matter anymore. And yet, the Bible says it should be a part of our daily lives. Find out why.
When anxiety keeps creeping up in your life, what in the world can you do about it? Learn 4 steps you can take to start fighting back against the ambush of anxiety!
Every year Americans become more and more fearful. What’s the remedy? How do you get some sanity back in your life?
Are you feeling stressed out? Jesus offers you an entirely different (and effective!) way to deal with your stress.
Mary and Joseph walk home from Jerusalem. One problem: They forget someone very important.
The place where God hasn’t answered in the past, is the hardest place for us to believe that He will answer in the future. It’s time to believe again!
Are your decisions based on what will matter 10 years from now or 10,000 years from now?