Renew Covenant Church Sermons

In every situation Paul is a light and witness to those around him. Here the sailors, soldiers, and prisoners are all in danger. Paul tells all to take courage because God will spare them all. As they cut bait, they only have one hope

Paul’s defense before Agrippa (1-23) covers 3 familiar points: 1. Paul was the most zealous of all Jews as a Pharisee 2. Is it so hard to believe God can raise the dead and 3. Paul’s conversion and vision. In the ensuing interaction we are given the ‘word’s’ perspective on change and the Kingdom reality of transformative power.

The JudeoRoman political system continues to kick the Paul can down the road. Noone is willing to convict a Roman citizen, yet no one wants a Jewish riot on their hands. The political situation is tenuous. But the truth of the Gospel remains the same.

Pastor Magdiel takes a look at Paul's Defense in Acts 24

A shady plot is born. Paul’s nephew learns of this and the Roman commander is informed.

Paul has a clear conscience before the Council. He knows what he stands for and who he believes in. The council is torn because of religious-politico reasons. Scribes vs. Pharisees disagree on the resurrection of the body.

While in Jerusalem Paul is seized by a crowd in the temple accusing him of rejecting the law of Moses. He makes his case in Aramaic as a former Pharisee. His makes his case to the Roman military by revealing his Roman citizenship--an appeal to the laws of the state spare him in that moment.

In this chapter we see the network of family that Paul and his companions have in the various towns they stop at. Paul is called to travel to Jerusalem to arrive there by Pentecost. People beg him not to go, but Paul nonetheless continues.

Paul says farewell to the leaders in Ephesus. Through his words we are made aware of his passionate conviction to his call to proclaim, love, and serve for the Gospel. Many tears are shed by the church, as they have all been touched/moved by Paul’s love.

We cannot control the HS: It is important for the church to know that we can claim to know more than we really do about the Holy Spirit and her power at work. We need to stop trying to limit and control the action of the Spirit.

12 disciples of Ephesus who only knew baptism in John the Baptist, are given fuller instruction in the Way--faith in Jesus Christ and Baptism by the Spirit.

We know from I Corinthians that Paul has grown tired and weary. In the vision here, God encourages Paul in his weariness. The promise given is the same throughout Scripture: I will be with you. When we follow Jesus and are sent by Jesus, we will inevitably come against opposition. In the midst of this God is with us.

“How Good and Pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity” This week we will take a contemplative look at our passage and create space for prayer.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! This is the sermon from Resurrection Sunday. Sermon: "Rise Up" John 20:11-18 Like us on Facebook at: facebook.com/renewlynnwood Follow us on Instagram: @renewchurch98087

Paul has moved from city to city in Greece. The pattern is similar: He begins preaching and arguing in the synagogues to both Jews and Gentiles, to mixed results. Some recieve but others are offended and chase Paul off to the next city. We know from I Corinthians that Paul has grown tired and weary. In the vision here, God encourages Paul in his weariness. The promise given is the same throughout Scripture: I will be with you. When we follow Jesus and are sent by Jesus, we will inevitably come against opposition. In the midst of this God is with us.

There are some Greeks who wish to see Jesus. Jesus’ response is to foreshadow his final ‘sign’ in John: His death and resurrection. Truly seeing Jesus, true discipleship, means embodying a life given for the sake of others. Jesus is the model of losing one’s life for Glory of God.

Moses lifts up the serpent in the desert to deliver the people.

Jesus cleanses the temple in John chapter 2

Rev. Sim preaches from Mark 8:31-38 and commitment to the way of Jesus. Like us on Facebook at: facebook.com/renewlynnwood Follow us on Instagram: @renewchurch98087

Pastor Dave takes a look at God's covenant with Noah and creation after the flood.