Weekly messages from Renew Bible Church of Perkasie
Episodes
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Word of Life | Part 4 | Pastor Chris Heller
Last week, we looked into what it truly means to know Christ. John implored his 'little children' to obey the word, abide with Christ, and walk in the light.
This week, John shifts his attention (1 John 2:15-29) to a graver concern that his spiritual children are facing. The false teachers of the day are trying to lure them into loving the darkness of a worldly system that has been schemed to distract, discourage, and entice people away from walking in the light.
Join us as we learn what characteristics John warns all of us to be listening and watching out for in these ‘many antichrists’ who he says have come in this ‘last hour.’
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Word Of Life | Part 3 | Pastor Chris Heller
Last week, we examined three claims that were coming from the false teachers of John’s day. This Sunday, we will examine a few more, all from a new phrase that John chooses to leverage for rebuttal, “If we say we know Him . . .” (1 John 2:1-14)
What does the walk of a child of God who knows Christ intimately look like? Join us as we continue to build our affirmation, walk more confidently in the light, and long to know Him more deeply.
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Word of Life | Part 3 | Pastor Chris Heller
we began our Word of Life series last episode in the prologue of 1 John and discovered that our author was living in a time when a false teaching was spreading, claiming a higher knowledge of Jesus Christ that was full of lies and distortions to the truth of who He was. How did John respond in a time when the church was beginning to be swayed by these lies? He reminded them that he was an eyewitness to Jesus. He not only knew him, he touched him. Jesus was no phantom. He was and is “the word of life!”
This week, John will provide even more insight into who Jesus is by introducing us to one of his favorite aspects of God -- that He is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5-10)
Join us this week as we continue our pursuit to know the Word of Life even better!
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Word Of Life | Part 1 | Pastor Chris Heller
This Sunday, we will begin our fall sermon series, Word of Life. We live in a world full of lies, and if we’re not careful we can be susceptible to believing them. Unfortunately, we all know that believing lies has consequences. It can steal our joy, rob our peace, crush our confidence, and even challenge our assurance of salvation. Times like these demand studies like this.
The letter of 1 John is written to an audience surrounded by people deconstructing their faith, believing lies of false teaching, living in the licentiousness of relativism, and recklessly redefining truth in order to fit a desired lifestyle. The result? A discouraged church questioning salvation, faith, and trust in sound doctrine.
Join us this week as we begin a study that will reaffirm our foundation, assure our salvation, and restore our joy! We pray it will be very fitting for such a time as this!
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Firm Foundation | Part 3 | Pastor Chris Heller
“Why do we do that?”
After an amazing Baptism Sunday this past week, we will plan to now finish our "Foundations" of Renew Bible Church series this Sunday.
If you have ever visited multiple churches, you may have noticed that every local church seems to have its own unique methods, styles, and approaches. Why is that? Beyond obvious doctrinal differences, why is it that one church focuses on one thing, and another like-minded church does something often totally different?
In our three-part "Foundations" series, we’ve talked about the ‘why’ behind our first name “Renew,” and the addition of our middle name “Bible,” so now it’s time to talk about our last name, “Church.” And, more specifically, what the dynamics will be that drive the mission, vision, and strategy of Renew Bible Church of Perkasie.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Firm Foundation | Part 2 | Pastor Chris Heller
This episode we are looking forward to part two of three in our Firm Foundations series, Renew Bible Church. Last week we built on the word “Renew.” This week we will build on the word “Bible.”
I can think of so many verses that speak to the power, authority and value of scripture, but we will spend the majority of our time in the great chapter of Psalm 119.
Join us as we look forward to hearing why we believe God wanted “Bible” in our name!
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Firm Foundation | Part 1 | Pastor Chris Heller
Join us this Sunday as we kick off our church's next chapter with a three-week September series called “Firm Foundation.” We will be reflecting on the very verses that inspired our name - Romans 12:1-2!
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Jericho Walls | Part 14 | Pastor Chris Heller
This Sunday, we will conclude our Jericho Walls series in Joshua chapters 23-24. Joshua is nearing the end of his life, and he desires to impart to Israel his vision for their future.
Join us this week as we reflect on one of the most powerful verses in all of scripture. “Choose ye this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
It will be a very fitting sermon as we look forward to our first Sunday as Renew Bible Church of Perkasie.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Jericho Walls | Part 12 | Pastor Chris Heller
Are you feeling tired, maybe lacking motivation, or do you find yourself easily frustrated? Did you know these are just a few signs that you may be struggling with burnout? We live in a fast-paced world that preaches a "go and get yours" self-reliance. However, that is far from God's plan for our lives. He does not call us to be self-reliant, He calls us to rely solely on Him.
As we approach the final two weeks of our summer series, Jericho Walls, we come to one of the more astounding moments in the book of Joshua (chapter 10) . . . the day the sun stood still.
In this incredible account, we see Joshua rely on and receive the help of God in such a miraculous fashion. When we ask for God's help, we will see Him do things exceedingly beyond all we could ask or think. The only thing preventing us from experiencing His wonder-working power is our own self-reliance.
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Jericho Walls | Part 13 | Pastor Chris Heller
As we enter the final weeks of our Jericho Walls series, we leap eleven chapters filled with the conquering, allotting, and dividing of the promised land among the tribes of Israel. We now find ourselves in Joshua 22.
Israel has come to the place where Joshua can permit those tribes wishing to live east of the Jordan their freedom to leave. As they do just that, they make a decision that is perceived incorrectly, which immediately leads to conflict.
This Sunday we will learn how to navigate conflict, extend grace, and - as far as it depends on us - live at peace with everyone. Let’s knock down the dividing wall of judgmentalism.