Renew Bible Church Podcast

VOYAGERS | Acts | Under Fire (pt 2)

Voyagers | Part 2 | Pastor Chris Heller

Ever been burned by adversity? 

Have you ever launched into something for others that you truly believed in, only to find every move is met with adversity? Have you ever questioned why God wouldn't prevent the adversity you're facing from happening when you are clearly doing this for Him?

Today, we will voyage into the fire of adversity. The fire is raging, and it's going to be tempting to walk away, but we're voyagers . . . so in we go, EVEN IF we get burned.

Take home:  The 5 Characteristics of Voyager Faith in the Midst of Adversity!

VOYAGERS | Acts | Risky Business (pt 1)

Voyagers | Part 1 | Pastor Chris Heller

 

What is your risk tolerance?

Our summer series begins this Sunday with the third part of our trilogy in Acts: "VOYAGERS".

We find Paul at a place where he is convinced he is to return to Jerusalem, much to the chagrin of those who are offering him council. He will have to decide between heeding the warnings of those wanting him to stay, or following the sense of call he has urging him to go.

Have you ever made a decision that is outside the norm, or even against the flow? Have you ever decided to launch out into something others deemed reckless?

This Sunday, we will gain insight from the mind of a man determined to finish a course (Acts 21) regardless of what dangers were ahead. Hope to give a few tools in this series on how to take calculated risks!

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Sojourner Sunsets (pt 11)

SOJOURNERS | Part 11 - Series Conclusion | Pastor Chris Heller

As we celebrate Father’s Day this year, may we find our inspiration from Paul, a spiritual father to so many. As we open up Acts 20 this week, we will find Paul at a season of his life when he realizes the sun is about to set on his three missionary sojourns.

We will listen to Paul's final words to his audience and reflect on the key  characteristics he wanted his listeners to remember about him, as well as the things he was sure to model for them while he was with them.

What were the six things he reflected on?
What were the six things he modeled?

Join us this Sunday and we will let you know!  

And as an added bonus for the young dads, I’m going to throw in the 5 things my father says every dad needs to do before their kids leave home.

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Passing Through Change (pt 10)

SOJOURNERS | Part 10 | Pastor Jon Adams

How do you feel about the word CHANGE?

Some people love that word, but for many, change is difficult. Change can be emotionally draining, especially if it’s change we didn’t anticipate or ask for.

Does Paul’s life as a sojourner have anything to teach us about change? I believe it does. This Sunday, we’ll join Paul in the middle of his third missionary trip, through a riot in Ephesus and another attempt on his life in Greece. And in the midst of another chaotic chapter in Acts, we’ll get to hear Paul’s secret for handling change in his life—three simple words that gave him constant peace, no matter what changes he faced.

Whether you’re a change-lover or change-hater, our text on Sunday will provide a biblical filter to guide you through whatever change you’re facing next.

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Passing Through Evil (pt 9)

SOJOURNERS | Acts 19 | Pastor Chris Heller

Is evil lurking at your door?

I've heard many people say over the past year that they have never felt evil has been so obvious and out in the open. Truth is, the god of this world has always been busy at work, yet there is no doubt evil can appear at times and in some places far more than others.

This week, we will join Paul as he enters the infamous city of Ephesus. This ancient city was a hot bed of occultism and demonic influences that are startling, for sure. Not to worry, however. He enters with a ghost -- the Holy Ghost!

Join us as we leverage the power of the Ghost in us that supersedes any evil of this world!

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Charging Station (pt 8)

SOJOURNERS | Pastor Chris Heller 

None of us want to admit this, but there are times when we have been intimidated by a person, place, or thing. How do we walk with confidence while our knees shake?

This week we sojourn into Corinth (Acts 18), the ancient world's equivalent to Las Vegas, and gain insight into both who and what brought Paul the courage he needed to persevere through his internal doubts.

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Castles In the Sand (pt 7)

SOJOURNERS | Part 7 | Pastor Chris Heller

Who can stand before jealousy? Often times we want the best and want to have the best. That is a worldly mindset and could be compared to building a house on sand. But there can be another option, a double vision.

When we have double vision, our focus isn't on what it should be. There may be a completely different path that may not be what we want, but it's God's plan. This week we take a look at what it means to build a house on the rock or build on sand. What path are we going to take?

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Delayed Deliverance (pt 6)

Last week, our Sojourners began their second missionary journey and were led by the Spirit to the influential city of Philippi, where they shared the gospel with a prominent woman named Lydia. This week, we will continue in Acts 16 as we encounter 2 more individuals in Philippi.

The gospel is moving powerfully when they suddenly face opposition. Our Sojourners must deal with unfair accusations and unjust imprisonment.

• Why would God allow persecution to hinder them?
• Why doesn't he deliver them?

We will observe how Paul and Silas tap into 2 powerful weapons available to all believers while waiting for deliverance.

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Sojourn Through Ashes (pt 5)

We continue our Sojourners series in Acts 16 as we follow Paul on his way to an influential mom named Lydia.  We pray this part of the journey where Paul must pass through some ashes to see God bring the beauty will inspire not only the mothers, but all of us to search for the good that comes from even the darkest times.

SOJOURNERS | Acts | Passing Through Conflict (pt 4)

We live in a time period weighed down by conflict. Voices of anger, frustration, annoyance, disrespect and judgment are reigning down all around us. Petitioning voices yell “choose this side,” “follow this opinion,” “stand your ground,” “don’t listen to that,” leaving behind the shrapnel of tension-filled homes, divided family members, confused children, discouraged leaders, and boiling division.

How do we live like Christ in this season of life? How can we represent him during this sojourn through conflict? What message would we deliver?

This is the challenge facing our Sojourners as we begin the second missionary journey.  So be sure, we will leave with some tools to handle conflict like Christ.

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