Renovation Church Sermons

Take a look at how God's discipline of us works. As discipline happens in and through love, we come to God with repentance and humbleness. Discipline also happens in a purposeful way as we learn to be obedient to God.

The implications for guiding and leading our families is huge as we follow Christ. This sermon explores multiple ways of what it means to shepherd your family, who gets to shepherd the family, and how to do it in the right way. Be encouraged as you grow in your leadership and as you grow in fellowship with the rest of the body of Christ.

Jesus has the power to transform us. When we decide to follow Jesus, he transforms our life from death to life. Belief in the true Jesus is powerful to yield a renovated life. Paul exhorts the Corinthian church to examine themselves so that their actions match up with their words.

What if your biggest battles in life and ministry aren’t just physical—but spiritual? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul reveals a mysterious “thorn in the flesh” and shows us how God’s grace is our only strength in the face of demonic opposition and weakness. This message dives into the reality of spiritual warfare, how to test supernatural experiences, and why boasting in weakness actually reveals Christ...

In a world obsessed with status, ease, and self-promotion, the Apostle Paul gives us a radically different picture of leadership—one shaped by sacrifice, suffering, and humility. In this message, we explore 2 Corinthians 11:21–33, where Paul boasts in weakness to showcase the true cost of Christ-like love. 🔑 Key Theme: Christ-like leaders practice costly love. This isn’t about glamorous ministry...

If we believe something, we will live according to it. There are many temptations in the world that try to get us to eventually resist God. Paul makes the case in 2 Corinthians that the church has already been presented as pure to Christ. Paul also wants to make sure that the church in Corinthians is aware of the false apostles and that they do not follow them.

- -In this message from our Forged For Ministry series, we dive into 2 Corinthians 10 to explore what real spiritual authority looks like—and how to use it like Jesus did. 💡 Spoiler: It’s not about titles or power plays. True spiritual leadership flows from humble character, not control. The Apostle Paul models how to confront falsehood, lead with grace, and stand firm in truth—without ever raisi...

What does it means to live out ministry through deep, relational love? Drawing from a powerful example of leadership, we learn how love makes space for others, takes emotional and relational risks, and celebrates genuine growth and repentance. Ministry isn’t just about tasks or roles—it's about being fully present with the people around you and caring enough to engage, even when it's uncomfortable...

This message explores how experiencing God's love and surrendering to Jesus transforms the way we understand and respond to shame. It highlights that shame often begins in human relationships but is ultimately resolved through Jesus, who offers acceptance and freedom. Through this freedom, believers are called to live differently—showing hospitality, honoring marriage, being generous, and identify...

Shame often takes root in people’s lives through both personal failures and painful experiences, leading them to hide or cover it up with ineffective solutions—like putting dirty band-aids on deep wounds. Drawing from Jeremiah 2 and 1 John 1, the message shows how people seek false comfort in things that ultimately leave them more empty and disconnected from God. Israel’s turn to idols is used as...

The central message is that shame can manifest in three ways: feeling exposed and vulnerable, feeling unwanted or outcast, and experiencing contamination or unworthiness. These experiences can deeply affect how people relate to others, themselves, and even God. However, the hope offered is that through Jesus, individuals can find healing and freedom from shame. This process of uncovering and addre...

The power of Jesus' resurrection is explored through Romans 8:9-17. The resurrection is not just a symbol but a life-altering historical reality that can radically transform those who embrace it. The Apostle Paul highlights four significant changes that occur when we receive the Spirit of Resurrection: eternal life, ownership by God, the power to live a God-glorifying life, and the experience of b...

International Worker Tim Westergren shares about the Christian and Missionary Alliance’s mission in Spain, reflecting on Luke 8:1-15. In a land marked by spiritual resistance—the hard path—Tim highlights the power of stories, the importance of sowing gospel seeds widely, and the hope of revival. Even in tough soil, God is at work.

Generosity is a divine invitation to partner with God's abundant grace. When we sow bountifully and give cheerfully, we reflect the heart of our Heavenly Father and become vessels of His provision. Our giving not only meets needs but overflows in thanksgiving to God, drawing others closer to Him. It's through this faithful generosity that we glorify God, bear witness to the gospel, and store up et...

In part two of a series on generosity, Pastor Don discusses accountability, equality of status, and integrity and affect generosity. In the Scripture passage, Paul talks about the things that need to happen in order to be generous in wherever there's need.

In this message, we explore the profound biblical principle of generosity as outlined in 2 Corinthians 8:1-9. The Macedonian churches serve as a powerful example of selfless giving, demonstrating that generosity is not merely an obligation but a reflection of God’s grace at work in our lives. As we examine the biblical foundation for a generous posture, we will consider how our resources, time, an...

When Renovation Church decided to intentionally focus on praying, things started to happen. How did the church respond to the sicknesses, deaths, flooding, and other things that happened? Watch as people tell of what God has been up to in their lives and how he is moving and changing things!

God calls us to plant seeds of the Kingdom of God and to scatter those seeds abundantly. At the same time, we are called to explore the mystery of the Kingdom of God and trust in what God is doing, even if we cannot see what is happening in the moment.

As a Christ follower, we are called to make holiness perfected. What does this mean? It means to enter into the new covenant that Jesus offers. We need to superimpose, through the power of Holy Spirit, holiness on our life, behavior, teaching, everything about us. This requires that when God tells us something, we need to respect his perspective above any other and have obedience.

Are you burdened with purpose? In this powerful sermon from 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, we explore the weight of the gospel and the urgency of responding to God's grace. The Apostle Paul endured hardships, opposition, and suffering, yet he remained committed to the call of Christ. Are we in danger of receiving God's grace in vain—experiencing His blessings while missing the true substance of faith? This...

Have you ever felt the weight of standing up for what you believe in, even when it puts you at odds with others? This message from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 dives into that tension, showing how Paul carried the burden of love while facing opposition. It challenges us to step beyond our natural instinct to categorize people, reminding us that our goal isn’t to win arguments but to bring reconciliation....

Life is full of burdens, but what if those struggles had a greater purpose? Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, this message explores how the Apostle Paul saw suffering not as a setback but as a sign of something greater—an eternal home beyond this temporary life. Just like an athlete grunting under pressure, Paul groaned under the weight of his mission, knowing that his hardships were shaping him...

Imagine working all day, only to find out that the person who showed up last minute got paid the same as you. Sounds unfair, right? But that’s exactly how God’s grace works—His kingdom isn’t about earning, it’s about receiving. This sermon dives into Romans 5, showing how grace isn’t just kindness; it’s radical, life-changing, and completely undeserved. While Adam’s sin brought destruction and dea...

God’s love for us is not just an abstract idea but a deep, relational reality we’re meant to experience fully. Many of us, like the Apostle Paul, often search for identity, security, satisfaction, and worth in everything but God's perfect love—whether it’s career success, relationships, or temporary pleasures. We need to move past knowing about God’s love to truly knowing it, experiencing the life...

The Sovereign God who has the ability to be a dictator, who has the ability to control everything, instead hears us when we seek him. Not only does he hear us, but he also identifies with our hurts, wounds, and suffering. God's purpose for prayer is so that we would know him. A sovereign God means that he planned before the beginning of time to hear us and he will satisfy us.