Renew Bible Church Podcast

REFOCUS Promotion Sunday 2019

Launching from Proverbs 29:18, which reads 'Where there is no vision, the people perish, but he that keeps the law, happy is he', the churches vision is shared.  A description of our five church family dynamics are reiterated:

1. Family Vacation - to grow people of all ages to a mature faith in Christ.
2. We Are - to know who we are, what we believe, and why we do what we do.
3. Delight dynamic - to create a place you don't 'have' to go, you GET to go!
4. Wave Rider - to follow where He is leading, when He is leading, and how he is leading through prayer.
5. One Another -  to be an Oasis of hope, love, and inspiration for one another.

To maintain these dynamics sometimes requires change.  Change requires wise planning.  The church is following 10 steps of wise planning:

1. Ask the Lord
2. Collect His wisdom
3. Recruit the core
4. Develop the plan
5. Don't rush
6. Determine the 'why'
7. Share the draft
8. Receive all reaction
9. Resubmit the plan
10. Follow through

This is WHY and HOW we do what we do!

Baptism Story - Sept 2019

What are the ingredients of Baptism? The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch found in Acts 8:26-40 describes how God draws a 'seeker', one who is searching, wrestling and questioning; and brings that individual together with a 'servant', one who is ready, willing and able.  This collision of the two results in a sharing of the Gospel, followed by a Baptism of a new believer. And why Baptism? For Who?  For what? For Christ and for our identity!  Are you ashamed of the Gospel? Or are you eager (drawn) to it or ready, willing and able to share it?  

Missions Sunday 2019

Welcome to a special Sunday service where we get to hear from several missionaries.

GET WISDOM: Proverbs - Words (pt8)

Do you know what the smallest thing you could do that could change your life forever? The words that you say.

Today we learn that what we say can drastically change how you are perceived by others and how words can effect your life.

We also learn how to T.H.I.N.K. before we talk.

GET WISDOM: Proverbs - O Sluggard (pt 7)

This Sunday we learn about laziness, known as the sluggard. We learn the 7 characteristics, the field of the sluggard and warnings about laziness. In the end we find a role model to base our work ethic on.

HYMN SUNDAY: Proverbs

Join us today for a unique service as we have small Proverb devotions linked to some of the most recognized hymns.

GET WISDOM: Proverbs - Keep Your Heart (pt 6)

Proverbs 4 teaches us the importance of guarding our heart.  Not just the inner emotional part of us but that part of us where all our ideas, and thoughts originate.  Pastor Jon answers three key questions regarding our 'heart':

1. What does it mean to keep your heart?
2. Why does it matter?
3. How can we keep our heart?

We can keep or protect our heart by:

1. Filling it with TRUTH.
2. Filtering what goes into it.
3. Facing life's tests.
4. Through God's FAITHFULNESS.

Remember!  Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23

GET WISDOM: Proverbs - The Wise Steward (pt 5)

To become a wise steward it is helpful to consider: everything we have comes from God, the love of money is a snare, it's better to give than to receive, and God loves a cheerful giver. The portraits of the generous man and the greedy man are described. Despite what we may think, as citizens of the United States, we are rich!  We are in the top 1% income bracket globally.  That comes with a tremendous responsibility...to be a wise steward!  

Scripture reading: Proverbs 3:9-24 

GET WISDOM: Proverbs - Anxiety (pt 4)

Trusting in ourselves can only lead to stress and anxiety (the crooked path).  Trusting in God (the straight path) can help us avoid the pitfalls of anxiety.  Following are eleven Proverbs for varied ages of growing up (and still appropriate for adults!)

1. Actions show attitudes- Proverbs 20:11  “Even small children are known by their actions, whether their conduct is pure and upright”
2. Be honest- Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”
3. Work hard- Proverbs 13:4 “The soul of a sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”
4. Speak life- Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
5. One opinion (God's) matters- Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe."
6. Forgive others- Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
7. Find real friends- Proverbs 13:20 "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm."
8. Respect your parents- Proverbs 30:17 “The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother, will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.”
9. Guard your heart- Proverbs 4:23 "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."
10. Listen to advice- Proverbs 13:13 “People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble, those who respect it will succeed.”

Don't forget to read through Proverbs, #getwisdom , select your 'Top 10" #top10proverbs , and post a devotional, @pastorchrisheller

GET WISDOM: Proverbs - Treasure Hunter (pt 3)

Building on last weeks message "How Long Will You Be Simple" our search for real treasure (wisdom) continues.  We are offered a promise that 'If we' love wisdom, store it up, listen for it, submit to it, ask for it and seek it out, then we will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God Proverbs 2:5.  Identifying markers of one having the fear of the Lord are: do you worship the Lord in reverence (acknowledging The Creator of the Universe), coming to Him in humility, conducting our lives in honesty, living in hope, having a spirit of contentment, being loyal, and thankful in all our ways?  Proverbs 2:11-12 describes two 'body guards' at our disposal, discretion and understanding. These 'body guards' help us to identify and choose (with discernment) wisdom over folly.  They help us to avoid the crooked man and strange woman in or around our lives and follow wisdom, the way of good.

Proverbs 8:11 tells us, wisdom is more precious than rubies!  Though it costs us much, demanding effort to acquire, wisdom teaches us who God is, holds its value and provides us protection.  

Remember King Solomons' advice: "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.  Though it cost all you have get understanding."  Proverbs 4:7

Scripture readings: Primarily Proverbs 1 and 2