Renew Bible Church Podcast

Let There Be Light

Let There Be Light | Jason Black

 

John 1:1-14

Light is one of the most powerful images in scripture. From the very first words of creation, spoken by the pre-incarnate Christ—"Let there be light"—to Jesus on earth declaring, "I am the Light of the World," God reveals Himself through His light.

 

But what does it really mean to walk in the light? How does the light of Christ overcome darkness in our lives and in the world around us?

 

Join us this Sunday as we explore John 1:1-14 and see how the eternal Word, Jesus, brings life and light to all who receive Him. Let’s learn what it means to shine in a world that desperately needs Jesus.

Ezekiel | Circle The Date - 7

Ezekiel | Circle The Date | Pastor Jon Adams

 

Ezekiel 24-25

On my fridge at home, our family has a calendar that marks all the important appointments and activities. Once in awhile, there will be a date that gets circled because it’s really important. It’s a date we need to remember.

 

In Ezekiel 24, God tells Ezekiel to "circle the date,” because it’s a day Israel will never forget. It’s a day of judgment.

 

Judgment has been a major theme of the book of Ezekiel, but in chapters 24-25, we get a front row seat to the fire and fury of God’s wrath. And unexpectedly, we get some of the first real glimpses of hope that follow judgment.

Ezekiel | Tested By Fire - 6

Ezekiel | Tested By Fire | Pastor Chris Heller

 

Ezekiel 20-23

We’ve all heard the idioms, metaphors, and sayings regarding fire . . . “that’s fire”, “they’ve been through the fire”, “he's on fire!" But what about “Tested by Fire?”

 

We will hear the fire metaphor throughout our text in Ezekiel this week as he is told to verbally groan through the house of Israel due to the sin and rebellion God sees and the fire that has begun to kindle in His anger.

 

How has God used a fire in your life to purge, refine, and grow you spiritually? Leveraging a phrase used both in the Old and New Testaments, let’s learn why we are called to rejoice in fiery trials and testing.

Ezekiel | Pack Your Bags - 5

Ezekiel | Pack Your Bags | Pastor Chris Heller

 

Ezekiel 12-19

We have a lot of modern proverbs, idioms, and sayings in our society. We’ve heard things like, “Wow, they have a lot of baggage!” or, “Their bags are packed!” But what about, “Pack your bags!”

 

The phrase could be met with enthusiasm for a much anticipated trip, or could mean "get out, you are no longer welcome." This week, God will confront Israel with a clear message due to their willful sin in His house . . . “pack your bags!”

Ezekiel | If These Walls - 4

Ezekiel | If These Walls | Pastor Chris Heller

Ezekiel 8 : 1-11 : 25

This week we will continue our Ezekiel series as he is called up by God in a vision that takes him through the temple. God shows Ezekiel in a scene that is reminiscent of something like Scrooge in the Christmas Carol, of what is going on behind closed doors. Israel's sacrilegious sin is being seen by God, and he exposes it to Ezekiel to confront. 

Join us as we gain insight into the God who sees everything, and how we can best live in light of that truth.

Ezekiel | Under Seige - 3

Ezekiel | Under Seige | Pastor Chris Heller

 

Ezekiel 3:16-7:27

There are times when we can feel like we're under siege. The circumstances of our lives, the consequences of our mistakes, and the failures of our past have invaded and overtaken our lives, homes, and hearts.

 

Join us this week as we learn how God uses Ezekiel, even in a very strange and unusual 390-day call, to reclaim territory that has been given over.

Ezekiel | Shock & Awe - 2

Ezekiel | Shock & Awe | Pastor Chris Heller

 

Ezekiel 1:4-3:15

This week, we embark on our journey through Ezekiel with the sermon “Shock & Awe.” What if 'holy fear' is the best way for God to get our attention in order to instill in us His passion for His mission?

 

We'll see just how serious God is about sin and disobedience by His people, and His plan for a restored relationship with Him

Ezekiel - Holy Fear | Intro - 1

Holy Fear - Ezekiel | Pastor Chris Heller

 

We had an amazing week as so many of you participated in our Week of Prayer walk-through! Over 850 people came out, and we're thrilled so many of you took the opportunity to be reminded of the awesome promises our God has given to us! We trust the experience was a blessing to you! We'll be taking a few minutes this Sunday to share some highlights of the week.

 

We'll also begin our new sermon series, "Holy Fear," from the book of Ezekiel. This is an incredible book that details the righteous anger God had toward the nation of Israel because of the sins they had committed, and His plan to use the prophet Ezekiel to restore them back to Himself.

 

It should be a fascinating study, with lots of practical application for us today.

We Get To Sunday | We Get To Pray

We Get To Pray | Pastor Chris Heller

 

We hope you're planning to join us this weekend for our "We Get to Pray" Sunday, which kicks off our annual Week of Prayer. We'll enjoy a time of worship in song, and Pastor Chris will bring a Week of Prayer challenge. We'll also take communion together and observe the faith stories and baptisms of new incoming members to our church family. It'll be a full and exciting day!

Promises | Promise Tested - The Obedience Of Abraham - 4

Promises | Promise Tested | Pastor Jon Adams

 

Genesis 22:1-18

We’ve talked about a lot of doors in this series, but there’s a door we haven’t considered yet. It’s a door we don’t want, and a door we never ask for. But it’s a door that God sometimes puts right in front of us—the door of testing.

 

This week, we’ll watch as Abraham faces the greatest test of his life when God asks him to do the impossible. How will he handle this moment in his life? And what is God teaching him through it? Abraham will receive a new promise from God—a promise that only comes on the other side of the door of testing. 

 

Looking forward to our final week of the Promises series.