Renovation Church Sermons

This message explores Simeon’s Song of Seeing in Luke 2, where a faithful, patient man finally recognizes God’s salvation standing right in front of him. Simeon’s story reminds us that a life shaped by expectancy, prayer, and attentiveness to the Spirit prepares us to see what others might miss. When he holds Jesus, Simeon realizes that God’s rescue plan isn’t just for Israel, but for every kind o...

This message explores A Song of Salvation, showing how God’s plan to rescue His people is rooted in mercy, faithfulness, and promise-keeping. It reminds us that salvation isn’t just a future hope—it’s God stepping into our everyday lives to bring forgiveness, freedom, and peace. The song invites us to reflect on how deeply personal God’s rescue is, meeting us in our brokenness and leading us out o...

This message explores Mary’s Song of Awe in Luke 1, a moment where God gives her a life-changing perspective on who He is and who she is in His story. As Mary realizes the weight of what God is doing through her, her response isn’t pride—it’s humility, worship, and deep awe at God’s mercy. Her song reminds us that when we truly see God’s greatness, we recognize our smallness in the best possible w...

This message explores Isaiah’s powerful promise of hope spoken into a dark and broken world—a promise fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. It reminds us that when life feels overwhelmed by fear, sin, or despair, God doesn’t stay distant; He comes near as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. This is not just a Christmas story from long ago—it’s an invitation fo...

This message from the Death of Moses series explores Deuteronomy 34 and Jude 8–11, showing how Moses’ final moments reveal what an unshakeable identity truly looks like. Even in discipline, God meets Moses with tenderness, mercy, and honor—because Moses rooted his identity not in success, relationships, or reputation, but in knowing God face-to-face. The sermon reminds us that the enemy still trie...

Moses, despite his faithful leadership, was denied entry to the Promised Land after failing to honor God's holiness at the waters of Meribah. When instructed to speak to a rock for water, Moses struck it instead and took credit alongside God for the miracle. This teaches us that God's 'no' isn't about punishment, indifference, or cruelty. Rather, it's about preserving His holiness and accomplishin...

This message from the Death of Moses series walks through Deuteronomy 32, where God gives Israel a song that exposes their future rebellion but also points them toward hope. It shows how easy it is for us—just like Israel—to drift from God when life gets comfortable and to chase things that quietly pull our hearts away from Him. But even as the song outlines the seriousness of judgment, it also re...

This message from the Death of Moses series dives into Deuteronomy 31, where Moses faces his final days and hands leadership to Joshua. As Israel prepares for a major transition, God calls His people to “be strong and courageous” in the face of fear, loss, and uncertainty. The sermon shows that real courage isn’t about self-confidence—it’s about remembering God’s faithfulness, staying humble, clin...

This message from the Pursuing God’s Call series dives into Numbers 32, where two Israelite tribes choose to settle east of the Jordan instead of stepping fully into God’s promises. After years in the wilderness, comfort and stability felt easier than continuing the journey of faith—and that same temptation still faces us today. We often stop short of what God wants to do in and through us because...

This message from the Pursuing God’s Call series focuses on what it means to be a faithful disciple and discipler through the story of Moses and Joshua in Numbers 27. Moses’ example shows how spiritual growth happens through intentional relationships—teaching, correcting, and helping others walk closely with God. The message reminds us that everyone needs someone investing in them and someone they...

This message from the Pursuing God’s Call series tells the powerful story of Zelophehad’s daughters—five women who dared to believe God would keep His promises when everyone else stayed silent. Their bold faith changed history and showed that God honors those who take Him at His word. It’s a reminder that following Jesus means living with courageous expectation, trusting that He’s not done writing...

When God’s people couldn’t be cursed from the outside, the enemy found a new tactic — corruption from within. In this message, Pastor Alex Culpepper unpacks one of the most shocking stories in the Bible (Numbers 25) to reveal how sexual immorality became spiritual subterfuge — a deceptive weapon meant to destroy God’s people from the inside out. But there’s hope. Just as Phinehas’ spear stopped th...

This message from the Wanderings and Warnings series explores the story of Balaam in Numbers 22–25, revealing how the kingdom of darkness works to deceive people into seeking spiritual power apart from God. What seems harmless—through “new age” practices, false spirituality, or cultural trends—actually opens doors to spiritual bondage. The sermon contrasts Balaam’s manipulative, demonic power with...

Why do we double down on bad decisions—even when we know we’re wrong? Pride keeps us stuck, but God’s people in the wilderness show us where that road leads: impatience, rebellion, and judgment. Yet in the middle of their failure, God provided a surprising way of rescue—a bronze serpent lifted on a pole. In this sermon, we’ll explore: Why impatience is more dangerous than we think How Israel’s fir...

This message from the Wanderings and Warnings series explores how generational iniquity shapes families and nations, as seen in Israel’s encounters with Edom, the Amorites, and Moab in Numbers 20–22. Old grudges, cycles of violence, and patterns of sin reveal how brokenness gets passed down, often with devastating consequences. But God also shows that His steadfast love has the power to break thos...

When life is wearisome, when it's hard, when it's full of soul-draining news, we discover where our help and our sustenance comes from. In Psalm 121, a Psalm of Ascents, we find that God is our constant help.

This message from the Wanderings and Warnings series looks at the moment in Numbers 20 when Moses let anger and frustration take over, striking the rock instead of obeying God’s command. In doing so, he treated God as ordinary rather than holy, and it cost him the chance to enter the Promised Land. The story reminds us how easy it is to rely on ourselves, especially in hard moments, instead of tru...

This message from the Wanderings and Warnings series unpacks the rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16–17, where jealousy and grumbling against God’s chosen leaders led to devastating judgment. The story reveals how rebellion blinds, hardens, and destroys, while also highlighting God’s confirmation of Moses and Aaron as His chosen servants. It warns against patterns like gossip, impatience, and self-pr...

This baptism service from Acts 22:1–16 centers on the transforming power of encountering Jesus. Paul’s story is shared as an example of how God can take a life marked by opposition and sin and rewrite it with grace, forgiveness, and purpose. Baptism is presented as both an act of obedience and a public declaration that life now belongs to Christ. Each baptism celebrates a personal story of surrend...

This message from the Wanderings and Warnings series looks at the story in Numbers 15 where a man is executed for gathering wood on the Sabbath. At first glance it seems harsh, but the passage reveals the seriousness of “high-handed sin”—deliberate defiance against God. The Sabbath wasn’t just a rule but a covenant sign of God’s love and provision, and rejecting it was a rejection of God Himself....

This message from the Wanderings and Warnings series examines Israel’s refusal to enter the Promised Land in Numbers 13–14. Despite God’s proven faithfulness, fear and unbelief caused the people to reject His word, focus on obstacles, and forfeit His blessing. The account warns how disobedience grows over time, how trusting other voices over God’s leads to loss, and how even attempts to “fix” rebe...

This message from the "Wanderings and Warnings" series unpacks the story of Miriam and Aaron’s jealousy toward Moses in Numbers 12. What starts as a complaint about Moses' wife is exposed as a deeper rebellion against God's chosen leadership. The sermon challenges the spirit of jealousy, gossip, and rebellion, especially when aimed at those in authority, and highlights how meekness—exemplified by...

In this message from the “Wanderings and Warnings” series, the story of Israel in Numbers 11 reveals how unchecked desires and discontent can lead to rebellion against God. Despite God's faithful provision, the people’s longing for more became a rejection of Him—and their judgment came through the very thing they craved. The message challenges us to allow God to “clean house” in our hearts by conf...

Have you ever found yourself grumbling about life, feeling like God’s holding out on you? That mindset is exactly what this message dives into. It unpacks how a complaining spirit can take root—not just from tough circumstances, but from the voices we let shape our thinking. Just like in the wilderness with Israel, we too have “rabbles” around us—people or influences that whisper, “You deserve bet...

In a generation overwhelmed by spiritual confusion, cultural pressure, and rising immorality, what does it look like to stand in the gap for the next generation?