Renaissance Church Podcast

Everything we do in life is driven by what we value.  As we begin a new year let's look at the importance of placing Jesus at the beginning of all our endeavors.

Table Talk: Our Words Matter

The Bible tells us that our words carry weight with others.  We can bring life or death to others in the words we say or type online.  Because of that, it is important that we have a great understanding of what God is using his son Jesus to accomplish here on earth and for all eternity.

Table Talk: Better Together

Paul reveals the "mystery" of the Church. Christians are to come together in unity. Unified in purpose, yet distinct in person. The result of this unity is Christ's victory over evil.

Psalm 23 describes Jesus as our shepherd and table host. Today we might slap this on a mug or embroider it on a throw pillow. For the ancient near-east ears, these descriptions were ones that would have spoken loudly. Join us as we endeavor to unpack a deeper meaning than what one might get from just a cursory reading of the passage.

This is the third and final week of our Christmas series called "Hope Is Here."  Many times in life we feel lost and alone with no help to be found.  This Christmas season we look to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem and remember that God has come to be with us... to help us find our way back to Him.

Table Talk: Hope is Here - Shelter From The Storm

This is the second week of our three week Christmas series called "Hope Is Here."  Today we learn that Jesus was sent as the Savior of the world and if anyone follows his path they will always find shelter from any of the storms of life.

Merry Christmas!   This is the first week of our three week Christmas series called "Hope Is Here," where we look beyond the story of a baby born in Bethlehem and hear the story of Jesus as Creator of everything.

This is battle of Ai, round 2. This time Joshua inquires of the Lord. For us, the Lord will guide and sometimes correct our steps, even the small steps. After the victory they head to Shechem to renew the covenant just like Moses instructed. We too, celebrate and renew our new covenant through communion, remembering Jesus and his sacrifice.

God's anger burned against Israel because they broke their covenant of faith with him.  He allowed their defeat at Ai to remind them how seriously he hates sin.  Fortunately for us, our covenant is based on the works of Jesus Christ, not our own, so we can overcome sin and live the new life God has for us.

The destruction of Jericho was one of the most miraculous victories God's people would celebrate as the conquest to take the Promised Land ensued.  But, the story also contains a terrifying detail and if we don't understand what God was really doing we might never believe God is good.

The Walls of Jericho

Are You For Us or Against Us?

Table Talk - What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?

What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?

Table Talk - Taking Your Thoughts Captive

Thing Your Thoughts Captive

Table Talk - If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?

If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?

Table Talk - El Roi: The God Who Sees Me

El Roi: The God Who Sees Me

Table Talk - Coffee Mug Theology: Week 3

Coffee Mug Theology: Week 3