Renovation Church Sermons

Why did Peter doubt—even after walking on water? In this message from our Questions Jesus Asked series, we explore Jesus' question to Peter in Matthew 14:22–33: "Why did you doubt?" What if Jesus wasn't rebuking Peter, but inviting him into deeper faith? Together we'll discover: Why Jesus allowed the disciples to struggle through the storm. What Jesus was revealing by walking on the sea. The bibli...

Jesus asked questions as a way of helping people consider themselves in relation to what God is doing in the world. In this sermon, we investigate what Jesus was really asking the lame man when he said do you want to be healed. This was an invitation by Jesus into far more than simply physical healing. Jesus asked the man if he wanted to be made whole. And used the mans healing as an illustration...

Life is full of unexpected speed bumps—moments that jolt us, slow us down, and force us to ask new questions about what we’re doing and where we’re headed. In this Father’s Day message from Luke 11:1–13, we look at one of the biggest “speed bumps” a disciple ever faced: watching Jesus pray and realizing, “That’s what we’re missing.”  Jesus responds with what we call the Lord’s Prayer, but instead...

In this sermon on Galatians 6:6–10, we explore what Scripture really teaches about sowing and reaping, spiritual partnership, and the support of gospel ministry. Rather than using these verses to manipulate people into “sowing a seed,” Paul actually warns believers about opening the door of their lives to destructive spiritual forces through what they support. You’ll hear: Why giving is more than...

This message explores a challenge every believer faces: will we live in isolation, or will we allow the Holy Spirit to shape us through community, Scripture, and obedience? Using a surprising illustration from Star Trek, it shows how even sincere people can drift from their original purpose when they absorb voices and influences that conflict with God’s truth. Walking through Epistle to the Galati...

What if the biggest battle in your life isn’t around you—but happening inside you every single day? This message dives deep into Galatians 5 and reveals the constant tension between feeding the flesh or feeding the Holy Spirit. Instead of presenting Christianity as behavior management, it shows how the Holy Spirit actually transforms people from the inside out, producing real love, joy, peace, pat...

This message takes an honest, powerful look at the battle happening inside every believer—the ongoing conflict between the flesh and the Holy Spirit. Walking through Galatians 5, it shows that freedom in Christ isn’t about trying harder or following more rules, but learning to surrender daily to what the Holy Spirit desires instead of what our flesh naturally craves. The message unpacks the “works...

This message is a powerful call to spiritual discernment, challenging us to ask a life-changing question: What ideas am I believing that didn’t come from God? Walking through Galatians 5, it reveals that every influence in our lives produces fruit—and that fruit always comes from one of three sources: the Holy Spirit, the flesh, or spiritual deception. Using both Paul’s teaching and Jesus’ words a...

This message gets to the heart of what real freedom in Christ actually means—not just being set free, but learning how to stay free. Walking through Epistle to the Galatians chapter 5, it reveals that spiritual drift doesn’t usually happen overnight—it happens when faith never grows deep roots, and distractions, pressure, pride, or the pursuit of comfort slowly choke out what God is trying to grow...

This message is a wake-up call about how easy it is to drift away from real freedom in Christ by listening to the wrong voices. It explains that even after experiencing God, people can fall back into spiritual “slavery” by chasing self-driven living, empty beliefs, or legalistic religion that relies on their own effort instead of God’s power. Paul passionately warns that these influences—whether c...

This message dives into a powerful truth: your identity isn’t defined by your past, your background, or even your family—it’s defined by the new family God invites you into through Jesus. Paul pushes back hard against the idea that you have to earn your place with God, showing that faith alone brings you in, and with it comes full adoption as God’s child—not a second-class member, but an heir with...

This message breaks down how real spiritual life comes not from following rules, but through faith in Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. It explains that humanity’s biggest problem isn’t just physical death, but being spiritually disconnected from God—and that the Holy Spirit is what brings that life back. Paul pushes back against the idea that we need to earn God’s promises, showing instead...

This message, Hearts That Burn, explores what it looks like to truly encounter Jesus in a way that transforms you from the inside out. Drawing from the story of disciples whose hearts “burned” as Jesus opened the Scriptures, it shows how God’s Word and His presence awaken passion, clarity, and renewed faith. It challenges us to move beyond passive belief into a living, active relationship with Chr...

The scandal of grace: It's offensive that God's grace is so free, yet it's the only kind that can truly save us. Despite our hidden wickedness and selfishness, when we approach our heavenly Father, He sees us as righteous through Christ's sacrifice. 🙏 #Grace #Righteousness #Faith #ChristianLife #Salvation #GodsForgiveness #ChurchSermon #ScandalousGrace

This message tackles a big question: who do you trust when even spiritual leaders get it wrong? Walking through Galatians 2, it shows how false teaching can quietly distort the gospel—even influencing someone like Peter—and why the truth of Jesus must stay the foundation. The core reminder is that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not by adding rules or performance. It challenges you...

This presentation shares a personal and faith-driven journey of an ordinary couple saying “yes” to God’s calling and preparing for mission work in Portugal. It emphasizes that following Jesus isn’t about being extraordinary, but about living with passion, faith, and obedience in everyday life. Through powerful stories of healing, identity, and God’s provision, the message highlights who Jesus is a...

In Epistle to the Galatians 1:10–2:10, Paul explains how believers can recognize whether a teaching about the Gospel is truly from God or not. He reminds the churches that the message he preached came through a revelation of Jesus Christ, was confirmed by the work of the Holy Spirit, and was in agreement with the other apostles like Peter the Apostle and John the Apostle. Paul also challenges beli...

This message from Epistle to the Galatians 1:1–9 hits hard with one clear theme: there is only one true Gospel. Paul is fighting like a spiritual parent, warning believers not to fall for a distorted message that adds anything to faith in Jesus—because faith in Christ alone is what rescues us from this present evil age. He reminds us that Jesus gave Himself for our sins, rose again, and holds all...

In this message from Deconstructing with Jesus based on Gospel of Matthew 5:17–48, we explore what it really means to “deconstruct” our faith the right way. Jesus doesn’t tear down God’s Word—He fulfills it—exposing how religious traditions had reduced obedience to box-checking while ignoring the heart. Through powerful examples about anger, lust, vows, retaliation, and love for enemies, He shows...

In this message, based on Matthew 4:1–11, we walk through Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and what it means for us personally. In contrast to Israel failing in their wilderness testing, Jesus stands firm—refusing shortcuts, compromise, and attacks on His identity as God’s beloved Son. Each temptation—whether physical need, pride, or power—shows us how subtle the enemy can be, often inviting us...

This message centers on Jesus’ words about the Greatest Commandment—to love God fully and to love others genuinely—and invites us to examine what we truly love. It challenges the idea that religious knowledge or activity can substitute for a transformed heart shaped by God’s love. Jesus makes it clear that loving God and loving people are inseparable; one cannot exist without the other. This teach...

This message invites us to take an honest look at what true integrity really means—not just what people see, but who we are before God when no one else is watching. It challenges us to examine the alignment between our faith, our choices, and our everyday lives. Rather than settling for outward appearances or religious habits, we’re called to a wholehearted devotion that flows from love and trust...

This message invites us to listen closely for the voice of the Shepherd—God’s guiding presence that is nearer than we often realize. Drawing from Deuteronomy 30, it reminds us that God hasn’t left us guessing about how to follow Him; He has placed His Word in our hearts and His Spirit within us to lead us. The sermon challenges us to reflect on what our lives are truly saying and whether we’re res...

This message invites us to slow down and honestly consider what our commitment to God really means, drawing a powerful comparison between wedding vows and our covenant with Him. From Deuteronomy 27–28, we’re reminded that relationship with God is a profound gift—but one that carries real weight, calling for faithfulness not only in public but also in private and hidden places of our lives. The pas...

This message reflects on A Shepherd's Heart from Deuteronomy 8, inviting us to consider what our lives are really saying about God. Through Moses’ words, we’re reminded that God’s discipline isn’t punishment but loving training meant to form humble, trusting disciples who rely on Him daily. The sermon challenges us to remember how God has provided for us, sustained us, and shaped us—especially in...