As Christmas approaches, Pastor Ulysses begins to take us through the birth of Christ as described in Luke. He helps to clarify the true meaning of the season of Christmas, and the impact on how we view our lives. We don’t need to have fame or power or success in the eyes of the world, because we can rest on the fact that we are children of God, and he has a purpose for each of us.
This week, Pastor Jonathan takes us through the very last section of the book of John, thus concluding the series! In this final passage, Jesus has a conversation with Peter, through which we learn about Jesus Christ as the great Redeemer. Not just from death to life, but in every aspect of our lives as well—nothing is wasted when we bring it to Jesus for him to redeem.
In the final chapter of John, the disciples return to their ordinary lives, settling back into routine despite the miraculous events they witnessed just months earlier. Yet, in a powerful moment, Jesus appears to remind them of his unwavering presence and provision. How often do we as believers lose sight of God in the busyness of our daily routines? In this sermon, Pastor Ulysses challenges us to recognize that even in the mundane, God is actively present, calling us to align our lives with His...
During Pastor Pete's concluding sermon he emphasizes the importance of us slowing down our busy lives and intentionally focusing on our relationship with Jesus. God can do wonders, bring healing and joy amidst darkness. But if we do not spend time with Him, He cannot build us up.
At our third session at Renewal's Annual Retreat, Pastor Pete talks about how all of us have much mourning and suffering through the ordeals we have endured in this broken world. But there is great light and renewal ahead of us with Christ.
In our second session at retreat Pastor Pete talks about to how we need to identify things that may seem to fill us, but are actually harming us. At the same time, we need to do things that reaffirm our identify in Christ.
Welcome to Renewal’s Annual Retreat. In this first session titled "Racing for Death" Pastor Pete talks about how it is critical we stop and meet with God routinely amidst all the limitless distractions and obligations we face in daily life. We need to remember what our true priorities are.
As we continue our sermon series through the Book of John, we read in today's passage about Thomas, a disciple who doubted the accounts of Jesus' appearance to His followers after His resurrection. It may be easy to skim past this story as the tale of 'doubting Thomas,' but as Pastor Ulysses explains in this sermon, there are great implications to this story and very important reasons why Thomas was wrong to doubt. So to the many of us who, like Thomas, hold various doubts in our hearts, we can ...
This week we revisit the sermon series through the book of John. Today's verses recount the events shortly after Jesus' resurrection. At a glance, the passage may appear to be filled with a lot of inessential detail, but have you ever considered that every aspect of the documentation was intentional? In this talk, Pastor Ulysses, highlighting the intentionality of Scripture, explores some of the added details in the passage and the questions they raise. We find in the process an important messag...
This week we take a break from the book of John to discuss Christianity and politics. Should we attempt to leave our Christian morals at home when we go to vote? How should we evaluate candidates and proposals? Pastor Ulysses shares the biblical perspective on those questions and many more.
This Sunday, we continue our series through the book of John as Pastor Cho teaches on the resurrection of Jesus. As many Christians know, this is the most important event in history and it's the foundation of the Christian faith. Pastor Cho explains, however, that if we just stop at the level of simple belief, we miss the full meaning and power of the resurrection.
It is finished. This Sunday, we reflect on the final verses that signify the completion of Jesus' ministry and the fulfillment of prophecy in his last moments. We then explore the deeper implications—what does this fulfillment truly mean, and how does the reality of this sacrifice continue to impact our lives today?
As we continue through the crucifixion story in the book of John, we encounter verses that highlight how we should approach our familial relationships within a Christian context. How can we honor our parents, even when they hold views that may conflict with our beliefs? And as parents, how can we support our children spiritually amid the pressures of the world? In this sermon, Pastor Ulysses guides us through these questions, showing us how to navigate these topics by following Jesus' example....
This week, we revisit our sermon series through the book of John, as we read about Jesus' crucifixion. What comes to mind when you think of Jesus' death on the cross? It might be easy to overlook the horrific nature of this form of punishment when just looking at words on a page; but in this talk, Pastor Ulysses examines the true nature of Jesus' crucifixion and reminds us of the meaning and implication for us that He experienced it.
This week's talk wraps up our 3 sermon series on deacons. Today's sermon from Pastor Ulysses is based on the verses that follow last week's passage, and continues the focus on what deacons are like. Through this and the previous talks on the series, we can gain clarity on what to look for in potential deacons, but we can also be encouraged to not just sit on the sidelines but to recognize the boldness that awaits those who step into God's calling.
We take a break this week in our sermon series on deacons to learn from Paster Mark about spiritual leadership in the church. He teaches out of 1st Corinthians about how wrong judgements cause division, and also how unity in the church can be achieved through humility.
We are back with Pastor Ulysses as he teaches the second lesson of a three-part series on deacons. Today we learn not about what deacons do, but instead about the character of deacons. And the character traits discussed would ideally apply to all christians, not just those seeking to become deacons.
This week we take a break from the book of John to start a series on deacons. In this first part of the series, we learn what exactly do deacons do and their responsibilities based off various interpretations of scripture.
How committed are you to living out Christian principles in your everyday life? As Pastor Ulysses walks us through Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate, we realize even Pilate, who seemingly had a strong moral compass, succumbed to the pressure from the Jewish leaders and the crowd to sentence Jesus to crucifixion. In this sermon we learn the key to holding our principles firm despite today's culture pushing against the teachings of the bible.
In this week's talk, we revisit the sermon series through the book of John, as Pastor Ulysses speaks through John 18:12-27. Here, we read of Jesus's capture and trial as He is led to His crucifixion, and almost as a parallel, observe Peter as he remains close to Jesus but ends up denying Him 3 times when confronted. This stark contrast between the way Jesus stood trial and Peter's denial is one that is worth reflecting on; How do we represent Jesus to the world? Do we hold back or are we bold in...
This Sunday, we are blessed with a sermon from Dr. Ryun Chang, who has long served as one of Renewal's provisional Elders. His message today unpacks the words from the writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 13:11-14, and examines the significance for our walk with Christ: We are introduced to the context and implication of the statement that Jesus "suffered outside the gate" with a powerful message that reminds us what it means to be an insider vs. an outsider, and how we should consider these positions i...
Pastor David Kim joins us today and teaches on what Jesus has to say about community, especially in this world of loneliness and isolation. What does it mean to have an intentional community? Why is it so important? Pastor Kim walks us through five core practices of what it means to love one another well, so we can experience more of God’s presence and power in our lives.
We are back with Pastor Mark as he finishes up the series on the story of Joseph. This time, the focus is on God’s ultimate purpose for the gospel message. Forgiveness, redemption, and salvation are all very important concepts, but Mark suggests that reconciliation is the ultimate goal.
Why are you on this Earth? What is your purpose? In this week's sermon, our guest speaker Pastor Joel King tackles the profound question of what it means to live out our God-given purpose. He unveils the essential principles for living a truly beautiful, kingdom-centered, and meaningful life.
What do you value most in life? As Christians, we know the answer should be "God," but do our daily lives truly reflect this? This Sunday, our guest speaker Pastor Paul reveals to us the importance of God's presence and why it should be valued above everything else the world has to offer.
This week we are blessed with another sermon from Pastor Mark as he continues his series through the life of Joseph. Today, we are introduced to the need and process of inner healing; Many of us need or seek emotional healing, but how have we tried (or not tried) to heal? In this talk, Pastor Mark introduces key principles of emotional healing and uses the story of Joseph to demonstrate the realistic way healing can manifest in our lives as Christians.
This week, we pause our sermon series through the book of John to begin a new series with Pastor Mark on the story of Joseph. In today's sermon, Pastor Mark introduces us to the theme of God's sovereignty, which is present even in the early passages of Joseph's story. We learn today of how Joseph's story provides a glimpse of the sovereignty of God in the Gospel, and how we can be encouraged by this truth in our lives.
The series on the book of John continues, with Pastor Ulysses teaching on the beginning of chapter 18. We learn about John’s perspective on the events leading up to Jesus’s arrest, and how it’s distinct from the other gospels. We learn key themes from the text, including Jesus’s omnipotence and the power of living with a true understanding of what Jesus came to accomplish.
Pastor Ulysses continues the sermon series through the book of John, this time finishing out chapter 17. He helps us understand the type of love God has for us, and how it matches the love he has for his son Jesus. He also details Jesus’s desire for us to achieve unity within the body of believers, providing a testament to the world of the truth of the gospel message.
This Sunday, our guest speaker Pastor Barry delves into Nehemiah 13. In this chapter, the Levites show us that despite our best efforts to do everything "right" in the eyes of God, we often fall short. We learn that the primary issue in our ongoing struggle to maintain a godly life isn't a lack of effort, but a lack of heart.
