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s simple offering. The King looks not at the amount but at the heart. True devotion is measured by sacrifice.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus enters Jerusalem as the humble, prophesied King. He brings peace through His submission, not conquest. The kingdom advances through the cross.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Augustine, Luther, and Edwards: A Journey through Church History.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
yet a blind beggar sees clearly who Jesus is. The King opens eyes to His saving mercy. Faith cries out to Him and is never ignored.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s sovereign grace. The King gives far more than He calls us to give up.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The Pharisee and tax collector reveal the heart of the gospel: God justifies the humble. The kingdom belongs to those who come empty-handed. Only grace saves.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Ten lepers are healed, but only one returns in gratitude. Saving faith recognizes the King and worships Him. Gratitude is the fruit of grace.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus teaches about forgiveness, stumbling blocks, and humble service. Kingdom life is lived out through simple, steady obedience. The King delights in ordinary faithfulness.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The rich man and Lazarus show the finality of judgment and the great reversal of the kingdom. True riches are found in Christ. The King offers eternal comfort to those who trust Him.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The dishonest manager does not teach dishonesty, he teaches urgency, foresight, and kingdom stewardship. How we handle temporary wealth reveals what we truly worship. No one can serve two masters.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s pursuing love. The Father welcomes repentant sinners with joy. The kingdom is a celebration of grace for the lost who come home.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
True discipleship demands wholehearted commitment to Jesus above all else. The King calls us to count the cost. Only those who surrender everything taste the kingdom's fullness.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus exposes pride and reveals who is invited to His feast. The kingdom welcomes the poor, crippled, blind, and lame. Grace fills the banquet hall with unexpected guests.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus warns that many will seek the kingdom too late. Entry is through Him alone. The King longs for His people, yet judgment awaits the unrepentant.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s reign. The King builds His kingdom through seemingly small beginnings. His work cannot be thwarted.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus warns that all must repent while offering healing and compassion. The kingdom is both gracious and holy. The King liberates and purifies His people.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus calls His followers to watchfulness and faithfulness. The King will return, and His coming is both urgent and glorious. We live wisely when we live ready.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus warns against hypocrisy and calls His disciples to fear God alone. The King knows and values His people. The Spirit empowers courageous witness.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
empty religion. The kingdom is incompatible with externalism and pride. The King calls His people to sincerity and repentance.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus exposes the danger of spiritual blindness and divided loyalties. The kingdom demands wholehearted devotion. Light triumphs only where the heart is surrendered to the King.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus reveals how the kingdom shapes our prayers. We come to God as Father, trusting His goodness and persistence. The King invites His people into confident petition.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
and that only Christ fulfills perfectly. The King transforms His people into agents of His mercy. Grace empowers costly compassion.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s sovereign grace. The kingdom is hidden from the proud and revealed to the humble. Christ alone grants true knowledge of God.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
divine majesty. Moses and Elijah testify that He fulfills the whole story of redemption. The Father commands us to listen to the King.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, but Jesus reveals the cost of discipleship. The kingdom advances through the cross, not comfort. Those who lose their lives for the King find true life.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Herod is confused about Jesus, but the disciples see His power as He multiplies bread for the crowds. Christ provides what His people cannot. The King is always enough.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus empowers and sends the Twelve to proclaim the kingdom. The mission depends not on resources but on trust. Kingdom ministry flows from dependence on the King.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus calms creation, conquers demons, heals disease, and raises the dead. The King rules every realm. Faith in Him is never misplaced.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The parable of the soils shows that the kingdom grows wherever the Word takes root. True hearing leads to steadfast obedience. Kingdom citizens cling to the Word with persevering faith.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
A sinful woman anoints Jesus, revealing the beauty of repentance and gratitude. Self-righteous hearts resist grace, but forgiven hearts overflow with love. The King welcomes the broken.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s son. His authority is unmatched, yet His heart is tender. The King brings life where death reigns.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The good tree and the wise builder show that obedience is the fruit of genuine faith. Kingdom life rests on Christ the solid rock. Those who hear and follow the King stand firm in every storm.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus commands love for enemies and warns against hypocritical judgment. Kingdom citizens mirror the mercy of their King. True discipleship flows from a transformed heart.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
poverty, hunger, and sorrow become pathways to grace. The King redefines what it means to live a blessed life.We apologize for the poor audio quality.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus exposes the emptiness of man-made religion and reveals the freedom of the new covenant. He is Lord of the Sabbath and giver of rest. The kingdom cannot be contained by the old forms of human tradition.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Levi leaves everything to follow Jesus, and Jesus feasts with outcasts. The kingdom is not a reward for the righteous but grace for the sick. Christ came to call sinners, not congratulate the moral.We apologize for the poor audio quality.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
it restores the heart. True authority belongs to the One who forgives sins.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter encounters the holy power of Jesus and confesses his unworthiness. Yet Christ calls him into kingdom service. The King turns sinners into servants by grace.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus teaches and heals with unmatched authority over demons, disease, and doctrine. His power proves His identity as the promised King. The kingdom pushes back darkness wherever Christ is proclaimed.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s promise, but His hometown rejects Him. The kingdom comforts the humble and confronts the self-righteous. Grace is offensive because it removes every ground for boasting.We apologize for the poor audio quality.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus defeats Satan in the wilderness through obedience and Scripture. He succeeds as the second Adam and true Israel. The King conquers temptation so we can share in His victory.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s genealogy anchors Jesus in real history, tracing Him to Adam. He is the true Son who succeeds where Adam failed. The kingdom comes through the perfect representative of humanity.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s kingdom mission. The King enters His ministry with divine approval and power.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s will. The King grows in wisdom, preparing quietly for a public kingdom.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Simeon and Anna show us that God keeps every promise, even if the waiting is long. The true King has finally come, bringing light to the nations and redemption to Israel. Christ is the consolation of every weary heart.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s announcement reveals that the long-promised King will enter the world in humility and by divine initiative alone. God brings His kingdom not through human strength, but by His sovereign mercy.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
a people through whom all the families of the earth will be blessed. This is grace in motion: God initiates, God promises, and God blesses. The call of Abram is the beginning of a covenant that finds its fulfillment in Christ and His Gospel to the nations.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s seed. God humbles the proud to advance His redemptive purpose.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s covenant faithfulness sustains life through chaos. The flood reveals the seriousness of sin, but also the mercy of a God who remembers His people and keeps His promises.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s covenant faithfulness sustains life through chaos. The flood reveals the seriousness of sin, but also the mercy of a God who remembers His people and keeps His promises.Please note: Our trailer with all of our equipment was stolen. As a result of this, the audio quality has been affected. Please see the following statement in regard to the future of Renewal Church: https://www.renewalchurch.net/statementVisit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s free choice to preserve a people for Himself.Please note: Our trailer with all of our equipment was stolen. As a result of this, the audio quality has been affected. Please see the following statement in regard to the future of Renewal Church: https://www.renewalchurch.net/statementVisit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
s covenant purposes endure.Please note: Our trailer with all of our equipment was stolen. As a result of this, the audio quality has been affected. Please see the following statement in regard to the future of Renewal Church: https://www.renewalchurch.net/statementVisit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Cain’s story reveals the destructive power of unchecked sin and the deceptive pull of self-righteousness. Though God warns and even shows mercy, Cain hardens his heart. This passage confronts our own struggle with sin and points to the justice and mercy of God, who alone can offer a better sacrifice.Please note: This past Sunday our trailer with all of our equipment was stolen. As a result of this, the audio quality has been affected. Please see the following statement in regard to the future of Renewal Church: https://www.renewalchurch.net/statementVisit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The consequences of sin are severe: death, pain, and exile. Yet even in judgment, God provides a covering and a promise. The first hint of the gospel appears as God speaks of One who will crush the serpent. This is the pattern of redemptive history: judgment tempered with grace, and a Savior promised in the midst of the fall.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Even in rebellion, God seeks out the sinner. His questions are not for His knowledge but for our confession. This passage unveils the human impulse to hide and blame—and God’s persistent grace that calls us into the light. The path to restoration always begins with His initiating mercy.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The serpent’s deception casts doubt on God’s Word, character, and goodness. Adam and Eve’s fall into sin marks the breaking point of humanity’s innocence and communion with God. Here we confront the nature of temptation, the reality of sin, and the desperate need for redemption outside ourselves.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Marriage is not a human invention, but a divine institution. God creates woman and brings her to the man, establishing the foundation for covenantal union. In a culture confused about love and identity, this passage reaffirms God’s design for lifelong, complementary partnership rooted in His created order.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
God not only creates but personally forms, places, and provides for humanity in the garden. His covenantal care is evident in His rest, His Word, and His provision of relationship. This chapter reminds us that true life is found in communion with God, according to His design and commands.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Humanity is uniquely created in the image of God and given dominion as His stewards. This identity is not earned but bestowed by divine grace. In a world that often devalues life, this text affirms the dignity of every person and calls us to reflect God’s character as His image-bearers in creation.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Genesis opens with the sovereign God who speaks the universe into existence. Every word and act of creation reflects His wisdom, power, and goodness. This passage reorients us to a God-centered view of the world, where He is not just the beginning but the purpose of all things. We were made by Him and for Him.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus reminds His followers that living for God’s Kingdom will sometimes come with a cost. Those who stand for righteousness and live out their faith with courage may face opposition, rejection, or even persecution. Yet in the midst of hardship, Jesus calls them blessed, promising a great reward in Heaven. These verses encourage us to stay faithful, knowing we’re not alone — the prophets before us endured the same trials, and God’s favor rests on those who suffer for His name.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus blesses the pure in heart and the peacemakers, revealing two powerful marks of Kingdom living. A pure heart isn’t about perfection, but about sincere devotion and undivided loyalty to God — with that comes the promise of seeing Him more clearly. Peacemakers, not just peace-lovers, actively work to bring reconciliation in a divided world and are honored as children of God. These verses remind us that both inner purity and outward peace reflect the character of our Father and the values of His Kingdom. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus highlights two essential qualities of a blessed life: a deep hunger for righteousness, and a heart full of mercy. He reminds us that those who passionately pursue what’s right and extend compassion to others will find both satisfaction and favor in God’s Kingdom. These verses challenge us to examine what we’re truly craving in life and how we’re treating those around us. In a world quick to condemn and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to be people marked by grace, justice, and mercy. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
In a world that often celebrates aggression, dominance, and self-promotion, Jesus highlights the quiet strength of meekness — a power under control, rooted in humility and trust in God. This verse reminds us that true influence and lasting impact don’t come through force, but through a surrendered heart. God promises that the meek, though overlooked by many, will one day inherit everything He’s prepared for His people. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Life can be hard. We all have felt feelings of lost, desperation, and despair. In Matthew 5:3-4, Jesus teaches that spiritual emptiness and heartfelt sorrow aren’t signs of failure, but opportunities to encounter God’s Kingdom and His comfort. These verses remind us that God draws near to the broken and fills us with eternal hope. In a world that values strength and self-reliance, Jesus invites us to find blessing in our weakness and hope in our grief. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus opens His Sermon on the Mount with a series of surprising, upside-down declarations we now call the Beatitudes. He pronounces blessing not on the powerful or popular, but on the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, and those who mourn. This passage reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom — a place where humility is honored, mercy is rewarded, and persecution comes with promise. It reminds us that true blessing isn’t found in earthly success, but in a life aligned with God’s values. These words still challenge and comfort us today, inviting us to live differently in a world desperate for hope. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter reminds us of several things; however, what they are may catch you by surprise. Peter tells us what is in store for us by following Christ, what real trials are, and how we are to handle them, and the world around us.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
In this passage, Peter reminds believers that the end of all things is near, urging them to live with clarity, prayerfulness, and deep love for one another. He calls for practical expressions of that love through forgiveness, hospitality, and the faithful use of spiritual gifts to serve others. Every act of service is meant to be done with God’s strength and for His glory. The passage emphasizes living with eternal perspective, prioritizing relationships and community life in light of Christ’s return.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter writes that we should let the driving thought and process of our thoughts be that Christ nailed our sin to the tree and so we are a free and redeemed people — we have “ceased from sin” and our lives are to be solely focused on the will of God, on His kingdom. Judgment is coming, so let’s live as people who stand on the right side of judgment bc it is finished. Peter also reminds us that those who are in Christ, whether they are alive or pass away, nothing separates us from the love of God and from being in His presence. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Christ is supreme over all things — that is what we see in this passage! In verse 18, we encounter three massive theological truths. First, we see the substitutionary atonement for our sins: that Christ died once for sin in our place and took on the judgment we deserve. Second, we see the imputed righteousness of Christ: that while He took on our sins, He also gave us His righteousness. Third, we see our reconciliation — that we were brought to God through the death of Jesus on the cross. Peter also reminds these believers that God will be faithful to them, just as He was faithful to those in Noah’s day. While they were surrounded by evil, God was with them and saved them through the ark. In the same way, God will be with us and bring us safely home. We must remember that Christ is supreme over all things — no power, no ruler, no authority exceeds the authority of Jesus. All things are subjected to Him.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter encourages believers to remain fearless and faithful when facing suffering for doing good. He reminds them to honor Christ as Lord and be ready to gently and respectfully explain their hope to others. Even if they suffer, it is better to suffer for doing right than for doing wrong, trusting in God’s purpose and presence.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter calls believers to live in harmony with one another. This life is marked by unity, compassion, love, humility, and sympathy. He urges them not to repay evil for evil, or insult for insult, but instead to bless others, reflecting the grace they themselves have received. Peter reminds his readers that they are called to this way of life, inheriting a blessing in return. Quoting from Psalm 34, he emphasizes that those who desire to love life and see good days must turn from evil, control their speech, and actively seek peace. Finally, Peter reassures believers that God watches over the righteous and listens to their prayers, while standing against those who do evil. This assurance provides both encouragement and a sobering reminder of God’s justice.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The joining together of a husband and wife is one of the most beautiful, joyful, and exciting relationships in all of humanity. Yet, at the same time, marriage can be difficult, confusing, and heartbreaking. In this text Peter focuses on the relationship between a husband and a wife. Specifically, he talks to women who are believers, married to husbands who are not. The question that he is answering is, "what am I to do about my unbelieving husband?" How are these women to "win them over", as he says in verse 1? This text, often misused and misunderstood, is actually a wonderful and encouraging word for wives who are in this situation.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Sometimes, we become so familiar with something that it loses its wonder. Perhaps that has happened with the resurrection of Jesus? Yet, His victory over death is one of the most astonishing events in human history.Many of us believe the resurrection happened, and we may even have oriented our lives around that truth. However, it is essential to renew our sense of awe. Jesus died—but He did not stay dead. He rose from the grave, declaring that death is not the end for those who place their faith in Him.We must grasp why this matters. The resurrection of Christ is the defining reality for every believer.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Perhaps the most astonishing death in history occurred over two thousand years ago when the Son of God was nailed to a simple wooden cross. But why did Jesus have to suffer and die? At times, it may seem unnecessary—wasn’t there another way for salvation to be accomplished?The good news is that God has given us the answer. The real question is: Do we truly understand why the suffering and death of Christ matter? In this sermon, we will explore the purpose and necessity of Jesus’ sacrifice.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Typically, when we talk about the birth of Christ, it’s during Christmas. But the coming of Christ is far too important to mention only once a year. The hypostatic union—Jesus being fully God and fully man—is one of the most remarkable and profound events in history. He walked among us and shared in our human experience, yet, He was completely divine.In this sermon, we will explore the significance of Jesus being both God and man. What does it mean? How was it possible? And why does it matter for us today?Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Jesus served those who misunderstood Him. He served those that persecuted Him. He served those that mistreated Him and His suffering, His submission, led to our salvation.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Today’s text leads us to the often difficult intersection of religion and politics. The tension between these two worlds is not new; it has existed throughout history, even within the church. Peter encourages believers to hold firmly to their convictions while extending gentleness and love. He advises them not to overthrow the government, yet not to compromise their faith either. Instead, believers are called to stand firm in their allegiance to Jesus, willing to suffer or even die for their Savior if necessary. Peter advocates for this balanced yet courageous approach. By living in a way that honors God, believers can demonstrate the truth and hope of the Gospel, even in the face of hostility and pressure.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter and others throughout scripture assure us that we will be mocked, hated, persecuted, and worse. Our steadfast adherence to Christ's truth becomes compelling testimony in a world where standards change with every thought that flutters in the mind. Even when others misunderstand, mock, or criticize us, if we live with integrity, our lives speak loudly.Renewal Church exists so that people will be made new in Jesus, grow in Jesus, and be released into the world for Jesus.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter and others throughout scripture assure us that we will be mocked, hated, persecuted, and worse. Our steadfast adherence to Christ's truth becomes compelling testimony in a world where standards change with every thought that flutters in the mind. Even when others misunderstand, mock, or criticize us, if we live with integrity, our lives speak loudly.Renewal Church exists so that people will be made new in Jesus, grow in Jesus, and be released into the world for Jesus.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Renewal Church exists so that people will be made new in Jesus, grow in Jesus, and be released into the world for Jesus.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter has now moved us from the vertical to the horizontal. Chapter one was mainly focused on the vertical: how has God shaped our identity? Chapter two is going to shift us to the vertical: how does this new identity shape how we interact with others? The first thing that we hear from Peter is that we should have a certain longing, and we should be tasting something specific. We should long to grow like born again infants who crave milk. We should long to know the Word of God and to deepen our relationship with Him. We should taste just how good our God has been to us! And, as we long and taste, we will reject and put away the old and replace with something better: the Gospel of Grace.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
What is the basis of our love for one another? Peter seems to think that, at its foundation, there is a purification that has occurred through our obedience to God’s truth. Our love for one another will not fail, will not perish, and will not falter, because this Word that we have within us does not originate with man, but is from God.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
What does it mean to be judged by our works? We are told that salvation comes by faith, so what role and connection do works have with faith? In our lives, there should be evidence of a certain kind of conduct; a conduct that is driven by specific motivations. Specifically, a conduct that is driven by the grace of Jesus, by whom we are ransomed.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
As we reach the conclusion to Peter’s introduction, we now enter into the “so what” portion. He tells us to do two things — 1) Prepare our minds for action, and 2) Set our minds clearly on the grace that is coming. We should be filling our minds with the things of God, which both prepares and transforms the way that we think about our current and future circumstances.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Have you ever searched diligently for something? You look in every corner, every crevice, under every pillow? This is what the prophets did with the Scriptures in regard to the coming Christ. Peter admits that the things he is saying are not novel ideas, and that he did not make them up. It is all there in the Old Testament. Sure, at times, they might not have fully understood, but there is a thread that leads through every book in the Old Testament to the death and resurrection of Christ.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter was an apostle of Jesus and an eyewitness of Jesus' ministry on earth. He is writing to dispersed believers. Those believers were enduring some very difficult times. It was hard to follow Jesus. This is a letter of encouragement to continue to love Jesus in spite of their sufferings. There's joy in salvation, so live it out! This doesn't just apply to the believers living 2000 years ago. This applies to us today. By God's grace, all believers should have joy in spite of their circumstances.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Peter starts off this section by reminding the believers, scattered across the Dispersion, that there is reason to rejoice! Before he begins to talk about suffering and trials, he reminds them that, because of their new life in Jesus, they can rejoice! Specifically, they can rejoice in the midst of their trials and sufferings. Throughout our lives we will experience the mingling of joy and grief. We get a glimpse of the final joy that is coming in the midst of the various trials of our lives.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
What does it mean to be "born again"? How does being born again change our future? Those are the questions we will answer in these verses. First, we need to identify what exactly Peter means by the phrase: “born again.” Then once that is established, we can see the rest of the text unfold. We see that we now have a living hope, meaning, when we look to the future our hope is surely alive. It is not dead. It is not absent. It is not missing. It is alive! How do we know this? Because Jesus is alive! He rose from the grave and, for the born again person, there is an inheritance that is kept in heaven.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The Apostle Peter opens his letter to believers scattered across the Roman Provinces by calling them “elect exiles.” The question that we will answer is: what does Peter mean by that phrase? Peter attaches the phrase to four prepositions in verse 2: Elect exiles "...according to the foreknowledge of God the Father." Elect exiles "...in the sanctification of the Spirit." Elect exiles "...for obedience to Jesus Christ" and, elect exiles "...for sprinkling with His blood." Peter is reminding these believers that God has caused them to be elect exiles. He will sustain them during their time as exiles, and the goal of their exile is to worship Jesus through their obedience.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
What are we really celebrating at Christmas? Yes, God became man. Yes, He has the power to heal and restore. Yes, He taught us the law and the way of life. But, more than any of those things God dwelt among us to die. We celebrate Christmas because the One who was born suffered and died as a payment for our sin. Our hope, joy, love, and peace can only be found under the grace of the Suffering Servant.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The Lord tells Isaiah that there is soon coming a day when God’s people will be in distress, under the gloom of anguish, and thrust into darkness. Many of us know that feeling, especially during the Christmas season. But, here is the good news of the Gospel — God will not leave us in that place. He came to save us. He tells Isaiah that, in Galilee, a Child will be born, a Son will be given who will be the Prince of Peace.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
The Christmas season in modern times is meant to pull every person towards happiness in the midst of the darkness of winter. It speaks to the part of us that looks for light in the darkness. The presents, lights, the stories — they all revolve around this narrative that light is coming in the darkness. What many do not realize is that the pull towards the light and away from the darkness is the echo of eternity. It is that part of our souls that reminds us that we do not belong to the darkness, but that we belong to the light. We see this in Isaiah 2, as God pronounces judgment and destruction He takes a moment to remind them of the light that is coming.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
We are called to be a part of God’s mission to bring the Gospel to all nations. Being a “World Christian” simply means that our identity is wrapped up in the call of Jesus to be a people who go, send, mobilize, and pray that the world would know Jesus. Some will move across the sea. But, many of us will be used by God in this mission right where we are.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
Many believers know that they need to be proclaiming the Gospel, but most are not. There are many reasons: fear, busyness, lack of courage, etc. Jesus’ command to go and make disciples of all nations could not be more clear. Yet, following that command can be more difficult than we think. In this message, we will talk about the call to be proclaimer of Jesus’ Gospel and talk through “how” to share this Gospel. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
By looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan we will learn what it means to “love our neighbor.” Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to “love God and love our neighbor.” But, what does it really mean to love our neighbor? Who is our neighbor, and how do we show them the wonderful grace of Jesus? Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
God has extended to His people an unbelievable invitation. This invitation is not only that our joy will be full, our hope true, and that His love is known. God’s great invitation to us is that we will be used for His purposes and mission; to gather every nation at His throne. If God is going to gather all people to Himself, how has He chosen to do it? He has chosen to do it through His Church as ambassadors to His Gospel. What a wonderful opportunity for every son and daughter of the King!Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
God has and always will be about one primary thing: His glory among all people’s and nations. He is the Author of Life, the Creator of the Universe, and He is the way of salvation. Everything that God has done, is doing, and will do, brings Himself the maximum amount of glory. At the end of the story is a promise — God is going to gather all nations to worship Him in all of His glory.Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net
In our final lesson in Exodus, we will look back to ensure that we understand the Biblical narrative, as well as the most important lessons from God in this book. Then we will look ahead to see how the book of Exodus fits into the entire Biblical narrative. Hopefully, we will have a deeper understanding of God. Who He is, and what He is doing. Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
God’s people begin construction on the Ark of the Covenant. In this text, we see what makes God uniquely distinct from the rest of the world. We are a people that are set apart to reflect the glory and character of God. In every Christian should be a humility to live for the glory of God, and not the glory of themselves. Specifically, we are a people set apart by His Word. His Word guides us, instructs us, and leads us to know Him, and to know ourselves.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
As God gives instructions for His Tabernacle, He calls the people to be generous with what He has given them. If we are going to be a generous people, we must first look to, and be motivated by the generosity of God. Only then can we bring all that we have to the table before the Lord and say, with full commitment, “God this is all Yours.”Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
What does it mean to “behold God’s glory”? It is a thing we cannot comprehend or understand. But, in this moment, that is exactly what God shows to Moses: His incredible glory! The good news for us is that, as John says, “we have beheld His glory” in the face of His son, Jesus. The question is, how will we respond? Will we be like the people of Israel and have “stiff-necks,” or, will we respond in worship?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
As God’s people wait for Moses to come down from Mount Sinai, their sinful hearts overtake them and they make a golden calf to worship. God's response is both terrifying, and a warning to us all, as we live in a world filled with idols. Moses goes to the Lord in humility and asks Him to relent of His judgment on the people. In this text, we see a foreshadowing of what is to come. We are guilty of worshipping idols. Through a Mediator, God will relent of His wrath and show us mercy.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
What was the purpose of the Tabernacle in the Scriptures? Why does God spend so many chapters laying out the construction of the tabernacle and what does that have to do with us in 2024? The reality is, many of us have lost what God is teaching His people in Exodus. That God is holy and we are sinful, and in order for us to experience his presence we need to understand the chasm between us and God. The Tabernacle was God’s vessel in order to break down the barriers between our sin and His holiness.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
As God continues to mold His people, He continues to give them His law. These rules and statutes are going to mark them as the people of God. On the outside, these laws can look confusing and harsh. But, when we look deeper, we will see God’s redeeming love.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In this text, God delivers the Ten Commandments to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. The commandments were meant to set the people apart, to teach the people about the character of God, and reveal to us that we are far from God. After God gives His law, the people witness thunder, lightning, and the sound of a trumpet, causing them to tremble in fear.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In Exodus 19, the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai three months after leaving Egypt. God calls Moses to the mountain and instructs him to tell the people that, if they obey His covenant, they will be His treasured possession and a holy nation. God makes an unbelievable invitation — "I will make you a kingdom of priests." The question is, will the people obey Him in faith? Or, reject Him in fear?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
The burden of leadership can be great. In Exodus 18, God was teaching the church the importance of sharing that burden with others. By looking at this text and others in Scripture we will discuss why it is so important for no leader to lead alone. Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In this text, we will consider the question, does God actually care about our needs? We all go through this life wanting and needing. We may wonder, what does God think about my wants and my needs? Is He aware of them? Is He making a way to provide? Does He think my request is foolish? Or, does He want and desire to meet my request?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Sometimes, in order to see the full plan of God, we must trust in His leading. Even when it seems that He is leading in the opposite direction. As God’s people approach the Red Sea, they question if they are really going in the right direction. But, just like in our lives, God’s plan will demonstrate that His ways are better and higher than ours.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
The Passover demonstrates the great redemption of God, the judgement of God, and sets the stage for the final Passover that would occur years later in Jerusalem. In this text, we learn the cost of forgiveness and the lengths that God will go to make sure that His mercy is known. Just as the blood of the lamb showed mercy from God’s judgment, we will be reminded that the blood of the Lamb ensures that we are found to be without sin, and that can know the grace and mercy of God too.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
God’s plan of redemption begins to rapidly unfold as He sends ten plagues into Egypt. Plague-after-plague, God is declaring something very specific. God is going make sure that it’s not just the Egyptians and the Israelites who understand this message. He is going to make sure that the entire world understands who He is and that there is no other God like Him. The plagues demonstrate the sovereignty, power, and majesty of the Lord for all nations to see.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
On Elder nomination Sunday we will remember that God will use who He chooses to use. It is not based on what we are capable of. It is solely based on His perfect will. Even though Moses is quick to point out his weakness and failures God will still continue to use him to accomplish His purposes.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Sometimes the weight of the world is so heavy that it deafens us to what the Lord wants us to hear. This is what we see in God’s people, Israel. They have been beaten down to the point where their spirit is broken. So, the question is, how do we find healing in our spirit when we find ourselves in that same place? How does God take a broken spirit and renew it? It makes sense that Scripture continues with the genealogy of Moses and Aaron — God shows us the history of his remembrance and grace. He has been faithful to Moses and Aaron up until this point, and He will continue to be faithful to His people. In the same way He will be faithful to us.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Sometimes, it is difficult to understand the reality that God has promised to us: freedom, joy, and restoration. And yet, many times, the road to those things zig-and-zag through a lot of pain. Here in this moment, God allows more pain and suffering for His people, before He will fully step in to free them. At the end of the chapter Moses leaves us with a question that is still asked by us today, in 2024: “Why?”Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Do we always respond to the call of God with joy and confidence? Probably not. Moses sure didn’t. Even after God displays to him His miraculous power, he still doubts if he can be used by God. Rather than focusing on who He is, we set our focus on where we fall short. This chapter is a reminder that even though we do have weakness, at the end of day, when the power of God is involved, what others will see is not our weaknesses, but His glorious power!Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Exodus 3 is one of the significant pivot points in our Scriptures. As Moses is in exile in the wilderness, God speaks to him through a burning bush. Their conversation set forth a trajectory for the people of God that is still felt today. As God calls Moses into His eternal purposes we learn that God has heard the cries of His people, and He comes to intervene.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
How many of us today still groan in our slavery and cry out for help? Our slavery today comes in various forms. It separates us from our God and we wonder, "does God care?" This text in Exodus reminds us that God does hear us and He does care that we remain in slavery. And just as He remembered the promises He made to the Israelites, He remembers His promises to us.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Sometimes due to our own decisions or the mere circumstances of life expose our deepest weaknesses. Like Moses, we are forced to flee into the wilderness where we are left searching for hope and meaning in life. All throughout the Bible the wilderness is a place of refining. A refining of who we are, what we value, and what we believe. Before God sends Moses to Pharaoh he sends him into the wilderness.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
The people of God face horrible tragedy as the king of Egypt decrees that every newborn male be killed. In this text we see God’s provision and care as he begins to unfold his plan to bring His people to freedom. In our lives today we can hold onto the provision and care of God when we face grave darkness. Life can be very cruel sometimes, and though God does not always spare us from that cruelty we can hold onto the promise that God is with us and leading us to something better.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In the book of Exodus, we discover that God’s people have been enslaved in Egypt. In order to understand what unfolds throughout the rest of the book, we must first understand what has already happened. In week 1, we will look back at what God has already done and what He has declared to do throughout the book of Genesis.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Salvation is purposed by the Father, accomplished by the Son, and applied by the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit’s agency in salvation, all that Christ has accomplished brings no value to us. As Scripture uniformly presents, the Spirit graciously, effectively, and permanently gives us Christ Jesus, and every blessing He has secured. The Spirit is power manifested, illuminating in our knowledge and intimacy with God, and the guarantee of our salvation.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Access through grace. Without Jesus, humanity has no hope of having access to the triune God. He is the bridge that allows us to cross the chasm of sin that lies between us and God, and He has come to reconcile and redeem His people to the Godhead. Through the Son, we can have fellowship with the Father and be empowered by the Spirit to intimately know Him. The Son is the Word of God; by His words, all things were created and continue to be sustained. Ultimately, in the Son, what we see is undeserving grace.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Time-and-time again in the Scriptures, we see God referred to as a “Father.” In the Old Testament, we see the people of God referred to as His sons. In the New Testament, Jesus will speak of His Father continuously. In God the Father, we see the pinnacle of strength and love. He is strong, but He is kind. We relate to God as Father through Jesus the Son. Because of Christ’s redeeming work for us, we share in His Sonship by adoption. Through God the Father, we see the purposes of God fulfilled in His sovereignty. He is intentional, omnipotent, omniscient, and good in all that He does.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
While the name “Trinity” is not found in the Scriptures, there is more than enough evidence in God’s Word to justify the name. The Trinity is the foundation for how the believer understands who God is, how He works and interacts with Himself, and how He interacts with His people. In this message, we will do our best to grasp the concept of a triune God and ask the question, “How does the triune God interact with His people?”Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
As we conclude the book of Colossians, we will hear Paul’s conclusion to his beautiful letter to the church in Colossae. He gives them four things to continue to do as a church and gives his final greetings. The question we will answer as we leave this book is, “Now what?” How do we apply everything we have learned about Christ, the world, and ourselves every day?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
We have a new life in Christ that is continually renewed by Him. What does it look like to live that life, and how does it influence the relationships we have? Paul explains that we need to allow the Word of God to shape the way we think and the way we live. We should interact with others in a way that is pleasing to God. He gives us some practical things to be mindful of in the areas of marriage, the home, and the workplace. The question that we all have to answer is, “Does my life reflect the grace of Jesus?”Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In this text, we see Paul’s arguments work like this: “You have been, therefore, so then.” He will say you have been raised with Christ, so put to death the things that are not consistent with your new identity. Then you can put on the things that fit your new identity. Too many of us are stuck living a life that is consumed with things that are no more. We live as if we have not been raised with Christ instead of embracing the new identity that Christ has purchased on our behalf.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Finally, Paul begins to discredit the exact nature of the false teachings in the church in Colossae. In similar ways, we still see these same false teachings today. They come in the form of legalism, false beliefs about the requirements to be a follower of Christ, and ultimately a false (or even self-serving) understanding of who Christ is. These false teachings fail to, as Paul says, “stop the indulgence of the flesh.” Therefore, we must be leery of teachings that only change the externals but do nothing for the transformation of the heart.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Do we truly understand what happened when Jesus died on the cross? The horrific, terrible, beautiful, and wonderful reality that God became a man and spilled his blood is the most important moment in all of history. In that moment, everything changed. The scope of history changed, our status before a holy God changed, and the aim of our lives changed. The debt that sin created is now gone, the death of our bodies has turned to life, and our souls have found new hope in the reality of the cross.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Typically, when we encounter false teachings about the doctrine of Christ, it isn’t some crazy argument out of left field. These arguments are, as Paul says, “plausible.” They tend to make some sort of logical sense, are appealing to us, and, with a few twists of the Scriptures, are believable. This is why it is important that we truly know the Scriptures, that our souls are rooted in Christ, and that we surround ourselves with a reliable and faithful community of believers. Are you aware of the false teachings that are present in our lives today? They are all around us, and if we fail to pay attention, we can easily begin to follow a gospel that is not actually true.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
The Apostle Paul expands on the hope that is found in the Gospel, as his message becomes very personal. He explains the nature of his work and his reasons for doing it. Paul was a tent-maker by trade, but that vocation did not define his life or his mission. Paul’s true labor, of which tent-making was a means to the end, was to proclaim the riches the church has been given in Christ, so everyone would be complete in Him. Our hope is that we would not only be reminded of the treasure we have been given in Christ, but also re-examine the Gospel work we have been called to, and why we labor for it.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
For each of us there was a time when we were not “in Christ.” The Bible uses language to describe the reality of this separation and death. Here in Colossians Paul tells us that we were “alienated” and “hostile.” But, although we were “evil in our deeds,” the Bible will also remind us that there has been a reconciliation through His body and His flesh. So, the question is, “what is more powerful? Our evil deeds, or the sacrifice of His body and His flesh?” According to Paul, the result is the redemption of our souls — we are presented as holy!Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Perhaps one of the most theological rich sections on the Doctrine of Christ. In this text we learn of the true divine nature of Christ. All things were created by Him, and through Him. Christ holds everything we see together. He existed before anything else, so everything that we see submits to Him. He is the standard to which everything else compares. What is His end goal? To make peace, and to reconcile us through His very own blood. What a glorious gospel we have in Jesus!Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
The church in Colossae in danger of syncretism, which is the combination of several religious practices. The believers in this church were in danger of losing the truth of Christ by forsaking the truth of the Gospel and adopting practices from other religions. Paul wants to remind them of the Gospel that they first heard from Epaphras (v. 5, 7) and so Paul begins to lay out the appropriate responses to the Gospel in verses 9-12. He finishes this section off by reminding them of the truth that we all need to remember each and every day. That God has transferred us from one kingdom to another — the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of the Son. The question for us is, which kingdom are we living for today?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
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Glory and peace are two words that cannot be separated. In this verse, we see a wonderful truth: Your peace depends on what you glorify. If you glorify yourself or the things of this world, you will not find peace. You will find fear, anxiety, and dissatisfaction. For those who are focused on the glory of God, they will find peace in the coming of Jesus Christ.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” The coming of Christ is the greatest proclamation that has ever occurred. This proclamation, for the one who truly hears it, can only be received with joy. God has not called us into a life of fear, but He has called us into a life of joy. God put the shepherds in a specific place for a specific purpose so that they would experience the joy of the coming of the Lord. In the same way, God has placed us in a specific place for a specific purpose so that we too can experience the joy of the coming of the Lord.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
As Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem due to the decree from Caesar, it would seem that the circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ are outside of God’s control. On the contrary, in the midst of the chaos, we see that God is sovereign over everything in this story. As Mary gives birth in a manger, we see a long-awaited promise fulfilled—God now dwells with us. In the providence of God, we see His love for His people through the birth of His Son.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In Isaiah 9, the people are in darkness, but as Isaiah communicates his vision, he talks about the present as if it were already the past. He speaks of a promise that has been mentioned over and over throughout the Old Testament—someone is coming. Week 1 of Advent is known as the “prophecy candle," as we consider the prophecies that speak of the coming of Christ, it is good to remember that the coming of Christ was planned and purposed many years before His arrival. We can have hope because, in the providence of God, He moves the pieces on the board as He pleases. That is good news for us!Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
By considering King David's final words, we will be able to consider the question, "What do we want the rest of our days to look like?" Looking back on David's life, we will ask, "What defined his life?" Was he a good guy? Was he a bad guy? One thing is certain: he was a complicated character in the Bible, yet the Bible also says he was a man after God's heart. David is a man from whom we can learn a lot, but his greatest contribution is through the one who would come from his line–the Son of David.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
WARNING: This sermon contains mature themes that may not be suitable for children. Please use your discernment when listening.As the consequence of his sin, David is now confronted with the destruction and chaos of his family. The question for us is how we should respond when confronted with the consequences of our sin. First, we see David admitting his fault, and it is in that position that we can find peace with God. Second, we witness David weep as he ascends the Mount of Olives as a sign of mourning. Third, we witness David move forward in humility, not making excuses for his past, but steadfast in his determination to glorify God in his remaining days. In the end, we are left with the realization that none of us, not even David, are righteous. Many years later, the Son of David would also mourn on the Mount of Olives, but this King would be righteous. This King would be obedient to the point of death, and it is through His death that we find forgiveness.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Sin usually begins small and, if embraced, evolves into something destructive. So far, we have watched the rise of David; he's been faithful to God, conquered kingdoms, and lived a life of triumph in the Lord. However, we can see in this moment that none of us are immune to the traps of sin. If we are not vigilant, we are all capable of succumbing to temptation. The question is, do our deepest sins define who we are in the eyes of the Lord? How do we discover peace in the midst of shame, and lasting freedom in God's forgiveness? What if we are the ones who have been violated? How are we to think of God and others when we have been violated?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
For the first time in David's life, he is in a position to follow his heart and do whatever he wants. David's desire is to build a house for the Lord. David goes to bed one night with a plan and a desire, but God has different plans for him. He informs him that he will not be the one to build a house for the Lord, but that God has a different plan. We've all done it: we make plans in the name of the Lord, only to discover that God has a different plan for us than we thought. The question is, how do we respond to those moments? Do we respond with trust in the Lord, or do we fight against the plan of God?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
We witness David transporting the Ark of the Lord in 2 Samuel 6, and as they journey, a man named Uzzah reaches out to grab the Ark to save it from falling to the ground. As a result, God struck Uzzah and killed him. What follows are some of the most interesting Scriptures in the Bible. Why would God punish Uzzah for trying to do what appears to be a good and noble thing? Even David shows his anger at God for killing Uzzah. We've all undoubtedly shaken our fists at God when he does things that don't make sense to us. In order to understand this story, we must first understand the true holiness of God and our deep sinfulness. We do not understand God's judgment because we do not comprehend the wickedness of our sinfulness. In the presence of the Lord, we see the great holiness of God and the great joy of His people.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
While Saul is set on killing David, David is set on obedience to the Lord. When the moment of opportunity comes for David to have his revenge against Saul, David submits himself to complete obedience to the Lord. In this moment, David could kill Saul and no one would blame him, but David knows taking Saul’s life would be an act of disobedience towards God. Instead of revenge, David chooses to trust God with his life, and does what right even when it doesn’t match his circumstances. Will we show integrity in the midst of our circumstances? Will we trust the Lord even when it doesn’t make sense?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Imagine losing your career, your family, your best friend, your safety, and the respect of everyone who knew you all in one day. That all of a sudden the walls around you began to close in, and life as you knew it became a thing of the past, leaving you alone and unclear of God's plan. This is where David is found in 1 Samuel 22 – alone and in a cave. What exactly does David do? He does the only thing he knows how to do. He cries out to his God for help.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Friendship is one of the most influential relationships in our life. A good friend can provide us encouragement, joy, and growth, whereas a bad friend can bring us sin, despair, and a great deal of grief. By looking at the friendship of David and Jonathan, we will see what it looks like to have a true friend in the Lord.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
True courage comes from trusting in God, not in what we are capable of achieving. David trusted God as he stepped up to defend his God and his people from the giant, Goliath. Goliath's defeat foreshadows what is to come. Years later, the enemy of God would be defeated on the cross by a King, and the people of God would see victory and freedom.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
We meet David the shepherd in Chapter 16. He is the one God would anoint as king, yet to Samuel and the rest of his brothers, he lacks the appearance of a king. However, as we will see, appearances are not always what they appear to be. Even today, having the appearance of a leader does not guarantee that you will be a good leader. God is not looking for intelligence, gifts, or looks, but rather, He is looking for a heart that desires Him.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
The book of 1 Samuel begins with the prayers of a lowly woman named Hannah, not with a great King. Her prayer at the start of the book is essentially a synopsis of 1 and 2 Samuel. At the start of the book, the people of Israel demand that God provide them with a king. The book of 1 Samuel is the story of Israel’s search for a king. Ultimately, only God could be their true King, but He had allowed them to have an earthly king to mirror His reign. The first king of Israel was a gifted character by the name of Saul. Unfortunately for Israel, Saul was more concerned with his own glory than with the welfare of the people.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Worship matters - it is what we are made for and it is what makes us who we are. Liturgy is a formative, love-shaping ritual - or simply put: the means by which we shape and form our hearts and minds, and consequently our behavior. Who we are right now is the product of liturgies, whether they are holy and correct or not, because we are creatures of habit; and liturgy habituates us. We must be careful to not succumb to the competing liturgies the world offers and instead day by day submit ourselves to ones that are holy and redirect ourselves back to the one who created us and redeemed us. Worship matters, but ultimately correct worship, in spirit and in truth, matters the most because we all worship something at any given time. The question becomes, “who, or what, are we worshipping”, because what we worship shapes who we are.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
We all want to belong, and the beauty of the gospel is that God has not called us to follow him as individuals in this world, but he has called us to belong to the family of faith. As Ephesians says, we are “members” of the household of God. God has called us to belong to him, belong to each other, to encourage, love, and display the gospel to the world.
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In Acts 6, the church is growing. With every growing church, there are growing pains. There are things that must be addressed and adjusted as time goes on. The issue in the early church was that the physical needs of the church had increased. This had created a situation where the Elders of the church were being forced to limit the ministry of prayer and teaching so that those physical needs could be met. This is where we see God begin to call and task servant leaders with meeting the needs of the church. Paul will refer to the church as a “body with many parts.” Everyone has a role in serving the church; some have been called to specific tasks, but everyone has been called to serve the people of God.
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Who is responsible for leading God’s people? Scripture makes it clear that the church is under one chief Shepherd — Jesus Christ. Jesus is building and leading His people for the glory of His name. We also see in Scripture that God has called “under-shepherds” to lead His people to know, learn, and to see His goodness and grace. These leaders are known as Elders, Overseers, and Shepherds. The office of elder is seen in Scripture to provide spiritual leadership and protection for God’s people. Elders are known as “shepherds” to the flock of God’s blood bought people. They shepherd by modeling what it looks like to follow Jesus, by teaching God’s Word, by protecting and disciplining God’s people, and by discerning God’s direction for His people.
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Where did the idea of the “church” come from? The idea of church has taken on many different meanings throughout history. How can we know that we are living out the Biblical call to belong and be God’s church? By looking closely at God’s Word, we will attempt to define what the church is and what the church isn’t.
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Death was not the end for Jesus, and death will not be the end for us. Jesus has risen! That statement has the same power today as it did many years ago. There is no grave that could contain Him and no chains that can constrain Him. As we read through the resurrection text, we will ask the question, “How should we think about and respond to the resurrection of Christ in 2023?”
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One thing is clear in Mark’s account of the death of Jesus — none of this is by accident. This is all according to the plan of God: the arrest, the trial, and the crown on His head. All of this is purposed by God, and in His purposed death we find our freedom from sin.
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As the disciples point out the great architecture of the buildings around them, Jesus takes a moment to warn them about what’s coming: each of those buildings will be destroyed, there will be false prophets and much tribulation, families will be divided, and, ultimately, the Son of Man will return. Jesus’ primary warning to the disciples, and to us, is that we should “stay awake.” We do not know when our king will return, but when He does, we must be awake and ready.
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In this section we see the religious leaders trying to trap Jesus. Their main goal is to discredit Him in front of the crowds, and with each question Jesus masterfully responds with grace and truth. What is astonishing is that all throughout their questions they never stopped to ask, “What if He really is the Messiah?” Their questions had one motivation — they wanted to keep the power they had. At the end of this section we see a person who is the complete opposite of these religious rulers: a humble widow who approaches her offering with complete worship and dependency. The question for all of us is, “Who are we?”
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As Jesus passed by a fig tree on His way to the temple, He took a moment to curse the tree as a reminder to the disciples (and us) of the state of the temple. The purpose of the temple was simple — worship — but it had lost its purpose. The temple in Jesus’ day had come to represent the business and socio-economic dealings of Jerusalem, and it had long since lost its posture of worship. The cursing of the fig tree is the humble reminder that if we are not fulfilling the purpose that God has given us — worship — then we have completely missed the point of our existence.
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The triumphal entry begins the final act of the gospel of Mark. The last five chapters of Mark cover one week in the life of Jesus. Jesus has finally arrived in Jerusalem, and the triumphal entry is a great declaration of intent to His people. In the past He has been careful not to openly declare His kingship. But when He shows up in Jerusalem, He openly declares who He is. Everything in this story is by Divine design. When Jesus walks into Jerusalem, He wants everyone to know the true King has arrived.
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As Jesus gets closer and closer to Jerusalem, he begins to speak more and more about what is about to happen: He is to be delivered, mocked, and killed. The disciples have failed to grasp the mission of Jesus, a failure demonstrated by the question James and John ask Jesus. They are looking to be celebrated – looking to rule – but the kind of kingdom and rule that Jesus is walking towards is not like any kingdom they have seen before. Jesus is walking towards Jerusalem as a servant, and this is the call for all of us. His desire is that we would be a people that walk in this world not to be served, but to serve.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In this text we see two groups: Those who receive the kingdom and those who don’t. Jesus focuses on a group of babies to demonstrate what it looks like to be fully dependent. A baby is fully reliant on its parents to survive. Jesus says that those who approach God like a baby will receive the kingdom. Jesus then focuses on a man who has it all — the title, the money, and the prestige. But even though he has everything, he knows that something is missing. And the question that this young man asks Jesus is very telling, he asks, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Within that question is a complete misunderstanding of (1) the holiness of God, (2) the depravity of man, and (3) the work of grace over works in our lives. We will never be able to earn God’s favor through our own righteousness, but rather, eternal life is received from God even though they are undeserving of it.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Divorce is one of the topics that has been both painful and divisive for the church. Jesus is clear and decisive as He teaches about divorce, and as the people of God, we must be careful to listen and obey His Word. While Jesus is clear in His words, we must admit that the teaching can be painful and hard to embrace for some. But the promise, if we would have the faith to believe it, remains: marriage is designed by God, and in it we can find joy in Christ.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
What makes someone great? Is it our reputation, our wealth, our career, or the number of material possessions we can amass? Jesus has a tendency to take our assumptions about how things should operate in this world and flip them upside down. In one moment, He challenges the disciples to flip their understanding of what it means to be great in this life.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
When the disciples are unable to cast a demon out of a young boy, Jesus reminds them all that all things are possible for those who believe. The response of the father of the young boy is a good reminder of the faith we should all have. He says, "I believe; help my unbelief." That within us all is the battle of faith and doubt. On one hand, yes, we believe, but on the other, we need divine help in our belief. We also have another important lesson in this text: the importance of prayer. Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to fight the darkness, and without it, we are without hope.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Jesus takes three of His disciples on a mountain where He is transformed to display His full divine nature. On the mountain with Him appeared Moses, the representation of the law, and Elijah, the representation of the prophets, giving testimony that Jesus is the fulfillment of both the law and the prophets. And in this moment, we get a glimpse of the full story of Scripture. The full plan of God is demonstrated by these three on the mountain. Out of fear, the disciples are much like us; they misunderstand the meaning of this gathering, and they are unsure how to respond to the divine holiness of God before them.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
We are at the turning point in the book of Mark. From this point on, the relationship between the disciples and Jesus is drastically different. Jesus asks them a question, and it’s a question that we all have to answer. He asks them, "Who do you say that I am?" And Peter’s answer brought their relationship to a new intimacy that they had not experienced to this point. When Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the text says that "He began to teach them." Now, Jesus is going to speak plainly about His mission—that He has come to suffer and die. Jesus is the Messiah who will lay down His life for our sins.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Demanding a sign, the Pharisees approached Jesus after he performed another miracle by feeding the 4,000. This leads to an important warning for the disciples. He tells them to "beware of the leaven of the pharisees and of Herod." Leaven (see note on 1 Cor. 5:6–7) is a figurative description of the self-centeredness and self-reliance that all of us are tempted to demonstrate. But these things are opposed to what Jesus is and who He calls us to be. Like Jesus, we live with humility and gratitude as we seek to share the love of Christ with others.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
At the end of the story, there is a great promise of the great renewal of all things. We have been united with Christ in His death and resurrection, and today we are born again into a living hope. The hope that we live in today is a shadow of what is coming—that at the end of all things, God will bring His final renewal to His creation.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Much of the Bible points to one simple truth: God is coming for us. He is coming to redeem all that has been broken, and He has one providential plan that cannot fail. His aim was to bring His glory forth through all the world, and in His love, He came to die on a cross for sins.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In Genesis 3, we see everything move from perfect to broken—from shalom to rebellion. When Adam and Eve ate from the tree in the garden, all of God’s perfect creation was distorted, and the stain of sin that began then still rules our world today.In order to understand the redemption that is coming, we must first understand the depth of sin, the judgment of God, and our inability to make everything right on our own.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In Genesis 1–2, we see God’s creation of all things, including us as His creatures and image-bearers. Despite the creation account being just two chapters, it sets the stage for the rest of the story and gives us the theological foundation of our faith.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In one of the most surprising and confusing moments of the gospel, we see Jesus test a Gentile woman. This woman comes to Jesus, asking for His help with her daughter. Jesus’ noncommittal response is surprising and may seem offensive. He gives three comparisons: bread (his message), children (the Jewish people), and dogs (Gentiles). The woman’s response to Jesus’ surprising statement (v. 27) is both humble and persistent. As she sits before the Messiah, her faith demonstrates humility before Him, and this moment is a reminder of why Jesus came. He did not just come for the people of Israel; he came so that all nations would be blessed through Him.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
When the Pharisees question Jesus on tradition, He proceeds to completely rewrite their understanding of what really matters to God. The Pharisees had added rules and regulations to God’s law and were intent on enforcing these man-made traditions on Jesus and His disciples. Jesus responds by calling them hypocrites! The Pharisees are hypocrites for two reasons: (1) their actions are merely external and do not come from their hearts, which are far from God; and (2) their teachings are not from God but reflect the tradition of men. What about us? Do we tend to focus on the external things in life, or are we aware of the state of our heart before God?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In this text, we get a picture of two kings—Jesus and Herod. As Jesus looks out on the massive crowd, we aren’t meant to think of Ezekiel 34, where God condemns the shepherd of Israel. Thus, the contrast between Herod and Jesus: one leads in selfishness, debauchery, and greed, and the other leads in compassion. In this moment, Jesus provides for His people as the true shepherd.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
As Jesus faces rejection in His hometown, He is not deterred from the mission to bring forth the kingdom. The rejection that Jesus and the disciples faced in Nazareth will be instruction for the disciples as they begin their own ministry and face rejection themselves. The question for us is: How are we to handle the rejection of the gospel? The good news is that we are not alone when we face rejection. Jesus and His disciples also faced rejection, and they gave us a model as to what to do when it happens.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In this text, we first see the power of Jesus as He stands in the midst of a terrifying storm and commands the winds and waves to cease. Second, we see Jesus' purpose when He meets an unclean man who has been tormented and alienated from society and frees him from the chains that have bound him. Third, we see the priority of Jesus as He demonstrates compassion for two girls.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In Mark 4, we see Jesus preach three different parables, all of which give insight into the kingdom of God. Jesus uses these parables to illustrate a significant truth. There are two groups: those who seek to understand the kingdom of God and those who don’t. For those who seek to understand, Jesus says, they receive the secret to the kingdom; but for those who don't, the kingdom is folly to them.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is one of the most debated and misunderstood sayings of Jesus during his ministry. We must first identify the difference between common blasphemy and specific blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. And why does Jesus say that blasphemies uttered by men will be forgiven but not blasphemies of the Holy Spirit? At its core, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is when a person persistently attributes to Satan what is accomplished by the power of God—that is, if one makes a flagrant, willful, decisive judgment that the Spirit’s testimony about Jesus is satanic, then such a person never has forgiveness.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In these verses, we will see five moments in the ministry of Jesus, and throughout these moments, different groups will try to define who Jesus is and what He is supposed to do. For the crowds, He was a miracle worker as He was healing sickness and casting out demons; for the disciples, He was the leader of a great healing ministry; and for the Pharisees, He was someone who was disturbing their cultural way of life. But for each group, Jesus demonstrated that there is no box that He will fit into. He has authority like no other, and He will do as He pleases. By the end of these verses, you have two groups. You have a group that is fully committed to Him, and you have another group that wants to destroy Him. What you don’t have is mild amusement, and mild amusement is where much of the culture wants to put Him today.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
"What is this? A new teaching with authority!" This is what we see Jesus do at the start of His ministry. When he calls on Simon and Andrew and tells them, "Follow me," their response is immediate. He is curing people's illnesses, casting out demons, and ultimately declaring his authority. Jesus begins to challenge cultural norms and make people question the possibilities. This is also where we begin to see the Pharisees question His authority, and that sets the stage for the rest of the gospel. The King has arrived, and His arrival has changed everything.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Mark begins his gospel by making a history-shaping claim: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and the Son of God has arrived. More than that, Mark uses the word "gospel", which was a term that the Romans would use to announce to their citizens that a new authority has risen to power. But in this moment, Mark uses the term to declare that good news has come to the world: the arrival of the king—the Son of God. In the opening chapters of Mark, we see two significant moments: the baptism and temptation of Jesus. Before Jesus begins His earthly ministry, we see Him submit to His father in His baptism and fully trust in His father in His temptation.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Our hope in Christ is not just a concept, some undefined thing. It is an inheritance, something that is given to the Father’s children. Our inheritance will never get worse, and there is nothing better.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
In the person of Jesus Christ we see the fulfillment of all things. He is the one that the law of Moses points to, He is the one that all of creation has been waiting for, and He is the one we set our hope on. The very Word of God came to dwell among His very own creation, He lived a sinless life, died the death that we deserved, and rose from the grave. And all who would receive Him in faith would receive “grace upon grace.”Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
This world is filled with people, expectations, mindsets, and comforts that all claim to know the path to true happiness. Every day we are tempted to believe what they are selling, but there is only one true Light that has come to the world. There is only one true King and there is only One who is truly worthy of all our affections and worship. The reality is that all have rejected Him. We have all turned from Him, but through the death and resurrection of Christ, we can find our hope and salvation in the assurance that all who come to Him in faith, will be born again.Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Throughout the Old Testament, God was preparing for the coming of the Messiah. The Messiah would come to redeem the people of God from their sins. In the Gospel of John, we meet the final character in God’s preparation for the arrival of the King: John the Baptist. His was the voice that made the final announcement. As we prepare to celebrate the coming of our King, we need to ask: Are we prepared? Have our hearts seen the glory of the King?Visit us online at: www.RenewalChurch.net
Both the books of Genesis and the Gospel of John begin with the words “In the beginning." In both places, we see one central character, Jesus, the Son of God. His Word spoke the world into existence in Genesis 1, and through God’s providential plan of redemption for His people, that Word has come to dwell among us.
Rahab, a Gentile and prostitute, showed remarkable faith by helping the people of God in a great time of need. She displayed what it looks like to have humble faith in a great God. God has the power to redeem and restore whomever He chooses. God chose Rahab not only to assist Israel's spies, but also to include her in the lineage that would lead to Jesus Christ. Her faith would lead to the coming of the true King and Savior that we have faith in today.
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Thousands of years before Jesus would die on a cross as a sacrifice for our sins, God commanded His people to offer up their own sacrifice. In the midst of the plagues that God would place on Egypt, God commanded His people to sacrifice a lamb and sprinkle the blood of the lamb over their doors. This would be a sign to God that the people in that home belonged to the people of God. It was but a shadow of the ultimate sacrifice to come. That sacrifice would be the perfect sacrifice for all sins. It required faith that saved; faith in the true sacrifice that could save us from our sins.
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Moses refused to live a life that enjoyed the sinful privileges of belonging to Pharaoh. Instead he remembered that he belongs to God and chose to identify with the people of God. Moses displayed real faith in the midst of the the fleeting pleasures of this world. He remembered who he is and who God is, and for us, we must remember who we are in the midst of the fleeting pleasures of this world. We belong to God, and our faith must always remain in Him.
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God gave Abraham an impossible test — the offering up of his promised son. Abraham was obedient to God, even when it could come at a great cost to him, but he held onto the promise that God would provide a sacrifice in Isaac’s place. Sometimes faith requires us to embrace the cost of following God. It’s in that space that we see God truly work in our lives and provide for us in ways that we never thought possible.
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Sarah is included in the list of the name of the faithful, despite her doubting God’s power at one point. She trusted that God would bring her a son despite her age. Including her in Hebrews 11 is a testimony that having a true faith doesn’t mean that we always have perfect faith, but that we can have faith in the midst of the doubt.
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Abraham was told to leave everything, his family, his home, everything he knew. All Abraham had to hold onto was a promise from God. A great promise that would lead to the blessing of all peoples on the earth. By faith Abraham obeyed God and surrendered everything to God’s purposes and plan. Even though he never saw those promises fulfilled with his own eyes, he continued to believe.
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Sometimes God requires of us faith that is truly radical. It goes against every grain of our world, and the only logic that can be claimed is an unwavering commitment to a faithful God. Noah follows God’s call despite the circumstances, despite the mockery from others, and God looks at his faith and calls him “righteous.” We must walk with the same sort of faith in today’s world. A real encounter with God results in radical faith despite the circumstances and the mockery.
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Enoch is one of the most mysterious characters mentioned in Scripture. There are only five verses about him in all of our Bible, but those five verses are infinitely significant. In those five verses we learn that God commended Enoch “as having pleased God, we learn that Enoch “walked with God”, and that Enoch was “taken up” by God. Meaning that Enoch did not die. The big questions we will answer is, what does it mean to walk with God like Enoch did?
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We are all offering something in life. We give pieces of ourselves to our family, friendships, career, and for access to comforts in this world. When we do that we are putting faith in those things that I will receive something in return that is desirable. The question is, what are you offering and who are you offering it to? And, is that offering reflective of the worth of the one receiving the offering? What does your offering to God communicate about your faith in him? What does it communicate about His worthiness in your life? With Abel we see that he brought an offering to God that would result in God commending him as “righteous.” The good news for us is that there is an offering presented to God on our behalf. This offering has brought us righteousness and salvation, and it is only when we have faith in that offering that we can truly enjoy and know God. It is the offering that was presented in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
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Before we jump into the specific people mentioned in Hebrews 11 we first must answer some foundational questions. (1) How does the Bible define faith? (2) Does having real faith mean that a person is void of sin and suffering, and (3) Why does God specifically mention this group of people in Hebrews 11?
In Hebrews 11 we see three things that are required in order for someone to have faith; Understanding, conviction, and commitment. In each person mentioned in Hebrews 11 is evidence of those three things. An understanding of who God is, a conviction to live for the glory of God, and the commitment to obey God
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How should we use the Bible in our daily lives? By looking at what Scripture says about its own purpose and usefulness we will be able to understand how we are to grow in our faith. The Bible helps us understand who God is, who we were created to be, and what to be watchful of that would lead us astray. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Does the Bible actually hold authority over my life? How can a book with a bunch of words that was written thousands of years ago have sole authority on how I live my life? By looking at the reality of how God speaks and reveals himself, we will find joy and confidence in a God who has shown us exactly who He is. The Bible is clear in its intention, necessary for our faith, and sufficient in its authority. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
How do we know that we actually have the words of God in our Bible today? Some have said that the Bible is similar to playing the telephone game. It starts with one message, but by the time you get to the end of the line the message that is presented has been corrupted and in accurate. So, how can we know that what we have today is what God intended to tell us? By looking at the importance of original manuscripts, textual variance, and Scripture itself we will see that the Bible that we have today is trustworthy. It is trustworthy because God has ensured that what we read about Him today is exactly what He wants us to read. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
In chapter 4 we see a terrifying truth — sometimes the sins of our past have a tendency to creep back up. Even after the amazing revival in chapter 3, we see the prophet struggling with the same sin that he had in the 1st chapter. However, despite his attempts to run, God is still pursuing him. What an encouraging truth for us to rest in, that no matter what the God of the universe will still pursue us, despite our sin. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Jonah 3 starts off in the same way that Jonah chapter 1 did, the Word of the Lord comes to Jonah and calls him to go. That one verse teaches us something about our God. He is a God of second chances. It doesn’t matter what our past looks like, God loves to use broken people for His purposes and glory. God calls Jonah a second time and this time Jonah answers. And God uses Jonah to bring about the greatest missionary revival in the history of the world as the entire city of Nineveh repents of their sin and worships God! Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
In chapter 2 we meet Jonah in the belly of a whale, and it’s in that place that He rediscovers the love of God. God saved Him from certain death, and as Jonah reflects on the moment God saved him, he worships. It’s complete and underserving grace. Jonah isn’t able to truly worship until he truly understood the implications of the grace of God, and it’s no different for us. We must fully understand the magnitude of the beauty of the grace of God before we can truly worship. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
We all run from God. There is something inside of each of us that makes us naturally gravitate towards sin. It’s the story of the Bible from page to page, but it’s only half the story. We may run from God, but He will always chase us. That is what we see in Jonah 1 — the man of God attempts to run from God, but God, in His grace will always pursue! However, sometimes His means of pursuit is not always easy. God will use many things in this life to get our attention. In this case, God uses a massive storm, and the storm will not cease until the man of God surrenders completely to God. It’s the same for us. The storm will rage until we fully surrender to the Lord of our souls. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Do you know how to be content in the midst of any circumstance? There is a beautiful peace when you can have confidence in Christ in the worse moments of your life and the best moments of your life. That it doesn’t matter if you are brought “low” or “high", your mind is still set on Christ.
How do we have true peace in this world? Peace can seem like a metaphor rather than a possible reality. However, Paul tells us how we can actually have true peace. He tells us what to do with the anxieties that paralyze us. And he tells us how to do live a life that has sustained peace by disciplining our minds to focus on the things of Christ.
What do we do when we disagree with others in the church? How do we work through our differences with truth and grace? Here we see an example of two believers who disagree and are in need of reconciliation. We will look to the words of Jesus in Matthew 18 to help us understand how we are to have lasting reconciliation.
We see three distinct themes in this text — (1) discipleship, (2), the path of the unrighteous, and (3) citizenship. All of these things work together. As we move towards the goal of Christ we are to imitate those who are more mature in the faith, mindful of those around us who lead us astray, and with a mindset that we do not belong to this world. We belong to another world altogether. We are sojourners in this place and true citizenship is with Christ.
What is the ultimate goal in life? All of us live are lives heading towards a destination — a goal. And, if we are all headed towards a goal, what do we want that goal to be? Paul tells us that are only goal should be that of Jesus Christ and his calling.
Where does lasting satisfaction come from? Many in the world believe that it comes from money, status, success and security, but in reality, those things will never truly satisfy. Indeed, compared to Christ those things are “rubbish” according to Paul. What does it mean to truly live a life that is fully satisfied in Christ? What does a person who is satisfied by Christ look like? How do they think? How do they move within a world that is trying to convince them that they don’t need Christ?
If we are going to see God’s renewal come to Bell County and the world we must have lasting ministry partnerships with those in our city and around the world. Jason Gish will be guest preaching as we look at our partnership with First Baptist Belton and encouragements to look beyond for future partnerships that we may have as a church. Therefore, we look to God’s work in our salvation and we live a life without grumbling as lights in the world that shine towards the work of Christ.. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Every day we toil and we work, but the question is are working for the glory of God? Our work will fade and it will come to an end, but the only work that will last is the work of God. Paul tells us that we should work out our salvation with fear and trembling. It is not that Paul wants us to work for salvation, but rather see that we should live a life of faith in light of the gift of grace in salvation. Therefore, we look to God’s work in our salvation and we live a life without grumbling as lights in the world that shine towards the work of Christ.. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
What does it mean to have a mind like Christ? Paul tells us that Christ led in humility, he emptied himself, and took the form of a servant. What humility that Jesus has come from perfect heaven to broken earth to be one of us! In the incarnation of Jesus we a glorious display of love and kindness, and we should live our lives in the same way. We should not live in selfish ambition, but we should walk humbly in this life. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
What are your ambitions in life? Some of us aim to be respected. Some aim to be wealthy. Some aim to be healthy, but for Paul, no one could not question his ambitions. He aimed to see Christ glorified in His life. Our aim should be no different, everything we do in our lives should not done out of selfish ambition, but our aim should be that Christ is glorified.Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
The Core - Truths that Define and Shape Us. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Encountering Jesus - A Study in the Gospel of John. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Wondrous - Seeing the Wonder of Jesus this Christmas. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Wondrous - Seeing the Wonder of Jesus this Christmas. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Wondrous - Seeing the Wonder of Jesus this Christmas. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
If you would like more information about Renewal Church then visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
This message was preached during our "Prayer & Praise Gathering" - the first live worship service since the COVID 19 pandemic began. If you would like more information about Renewal Church then visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Tapestry. Seeing the Bible as God's Interrwoven Masterpiece. Visit us online at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Confidence in the Chaos. A Study in Habakkuk. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Confidence in the Chaos. A Study in Habakkuk. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Confidence in the Chaos. A Study in Habakkuk. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Free at Last. A Study in Galatians. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
God With Us. Experience His Presence this Christmas. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
God With Us. Experience His Presence this Christmas. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
God With Us. Experience His Presence this Christmas. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
God With Us. Experience His Presence this Christmas. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Attached - God's Purpose for the Family. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Attached - God's Purpose for the Family. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Attached - God's Purpose for the Family. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Attached - God's Purpose for the Family. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Attached - God's Purpose for the Family. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Satisfied - How Jesus satisfies all of you. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Satisfied - How Jesus satisfies all of you. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Satisfied - How Jesus satisfies all of you. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Satisfied - How Jesus satisfies all of you. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Satisfied - How Jesus satisfies all of you. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Satisfied - How Jesus satisfies all of you. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewal Church exists so that people will be made new in Jesus, grow in Jesus, and be released into the world for Jesus. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewal Church exists so that people will be made new in Jesus, grow in Jesus, and be released into the world for Jesus. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Trajectory: Staying on God's Path. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Trajectory: Staying on God's Path. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Trajectory: Staying on God's Path. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Trajectory: Staying on God's Path. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Trajectory: Staying on God's Path. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Trajectory: Staying on God's Path. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewed Identity: Reclaiming who God made you to be. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewed Identity: Reclaiming who God made you to be. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewed Identity: Reclaiming who God made you to be. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewed Identity: Reclaiming who God made you to be. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewed Identity: Reclaiming who God made you to be. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Renewed Identity: Reclaiming who God made you to be. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Experience God’s Unstoppable Purpose. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Experience God’s Unstoppable Purpose. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Experience God’s Unstoppable Purpose. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Experience God’s Unstoppable Purpose. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Time for Renewal. We meet every Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Time for Renewal: Joy Ignited. Next service: Easter Launch. April 21st at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Time for Renewal: Meeting You Right Where You Are. Preview Services continue Mar 31st at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Time for Renewal: Overcoming the Impossible. The first service at Renewal Church!. Preview Services continue Mar 10th at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
This sermon was preached at a Launch Team training weekend at our new location. Preview Services begin Feb 17th at 10am. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net
Matthew Levant speaks to the congregation at First Baptist Belton. Visit us at: http://www.RenewalChurch.net