Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off our S unday Renewal Summer Series —a handpicked collection of some of the most powerful, fruit-bearing sermons Ernest Benjamin has preached over the years.  These messages spoke to real life, met people where they were, and provided practical applications.   Each week, we’re revisiting one of these unforgettable sermons to be reminded, refreshed, and re-centered...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why the same reactions keep showing up in your life, even when you try to change?  Why the anger, fear, or insecurity surface in moments you least expect? That is not random. It results from something deeper...what's already flowing from your heart. In Part 2 of this teaching on Proverbs 4:23, we go beyond guarding your heart.  We learn how to inspect w...

Send us Fan Mail This week, my wife and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. I took a step back from the mic to be present and soak in the gift of that milestone. But I didn’t want to leave you empty-handed. I wanted to leave you encouraged. So I’m sharing a sermon from Hiram Kemp that left a mark on me, and I believe it will do the same for you.  It’s a message about growing your confidence...

Send us Fan Mail We secure our homes, lock our phones, and guard our passwords, but often leave the most important part of us wide open: our hearts.  Not the muscle in your chest, but the core of who you are—your thoughts, desires, convictions, and secrets. In this episode of Sunday Renewal , we explore Proverbs 4:23 and unpack why guarding your heart is not just wise; it is essential because ever...

Send us Fan Mail What if trusting God didn’t require the pain to stop first? What if the most powerful kind of faith wasn’t found on the mountaintop but in the valley when everything still hurts? In this episode of Sunday Renewal , we return to Psalm 13 and witness something remarkable.  David is still waiting. God still hasn’t spoken. The sorrow hasn’t lifted.  But in the silence, something begin...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when God feels far away and life feels too heavy to carry? In this first part of a two-part series, we open Psalm 13—a gut-wrenching prayer from David that gives voice to the silence, sorrow, and confusion that often accompany seasons of grief.  David doesn’t start with strength; he begins with struggle.  Four times he cries out, “How long, O Lord?”  Not because he...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to seek the Lord, and why is it more urgent now than ever? In this stirring message from guest preacher Hiram Kemp, we’re invited to slow down, listen closely, and remember the one pursuit that gives life its meaning: knowing God.  Preaching from the book of Hosea, Hiram unpacks five powerful reasons to seek the Lord with sincerity and urgency.  It’s a wake-up ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the second phrase of Romans 11:36: “through Him are all things.”  You’ll discover the incredible truth that God isn’t just your Creator—He’s your daily Sustainer. The One who holds the galaxies is the same One holding you.  In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ What “through Him are all things” really means—and why it matters  ✅ How to stop living like...

Send us Fan Mail Why are you here? Why does anything—even you—exist at all? It’s not random. It’s not luck. It’s not even about you. It’s about God’s glory. In this episode, we open Romans 11:36 and step into the biggest truth of your life: You were created by God, for God—and until you see that, nothing else will ever satisfy. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ Why your life isn’t about finding...

Send us Fan Mail What if the future wasn’t unfolding by chance—but by design? In this episode, we continue our journey through the prophetic brilliance of Isaiah. From naming Cyrus 150 years before his birth to describing the crucifixion centuries before it happened, Isaiah doesn’t give vague guesses—he gives verifiable history before it unfolds. This isn’t prediction. It’s proof. In This Episode,...

Send us Fan Mail Can you really trust a book that’s over 2,000 years old to speak to what’s happening in your life today? In this week’s episode, we dive into the breathtaking power of God’s prophetic word through the book of Isaiah. This isn’t vague fortune-telling or religious guesswork—this is precise, undeniable, and awe-inspiring foreknowledge. Names, nations, events—spoken centuries before t...

Send us Fan Mail Holiness isn’t just about what you believe—it’s about what you’re willing to leave behind. In this episode, we dive deeper into what it means to live set apart. When God says, You are Mine, He also calls us to walk away from anything that competes for our hearts. That means cutting off compromise, even when it’s comfortable. Because true holiness isn’t about perfection—it’s about...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to belong completely to God in a world that pulls you everywhere else? We live in a culture that rewards compromise, celebrates self, and quietly whispers: “Tone it down. Don’t stand out. Just fit in.” But God’s call is different. He doesn’t just invite you to believe in Him, He calls you His own. In this week’s episode, we explore what it truly means to be set a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This makes no sense”? Maybe you’ve suffered a deep loss. Maybe the prayers you’ve prayed seem to echo back in silence. Maybe you’re in the middle of a storm that just won’t let up—and you’re wondering, “Where is God in all of this?” If that’s you, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving deep into one of Scripture’s most gripping...

Send us Fan Mail Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp  Have you ever struggled to share your faith in a world that doesn’t believe? Maybe you’ve wanted to make an impact, but you weren’t sure how. Maybe you’ve been afraid of saying the wrong thing—or saying anything at all. Maybe you’ve felt like blending in was easier than standing out. Paul understood that struggle. In Acts 27, he wasn’t in a pulpit or a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in deep pain, only to have someone’s words make it worse? Maybe they meant well, but their advice felt more like an accusation. Maybe they came to comfort you, but instead, they left you feeling more alone. Maybe their presence felt more like pressure than peace. Job knew that feeling.  His life had crumbled—his wealth, his children, and his health, all gone in...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the place that’s supposed to be your refuge becomes a battleground? When the people closest to you, the ones who should lift you up, instead tear you down? Job knew this pain all too well. After losing everything—his wealth, his children, his health—the one person who should have stood by him, his wife, told him to curse God and die. Instead of finding support at...

Send us Fan Mail What would it take to shake your faith? A job loss? A devastating diagnosis? The unexpected death of a loved one? It’s easy to trust God when life is good, but what happens when suffering comes like a flood—wave after wave, threatening to drown your faith? No one knew this reality better than Job. One moment, he had everything. The next, he had nothing. But what he did next—that’s...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like life keeps hitting you wave after wave, leaving you gasping for air? One moment, everything seems fine—then suddenly, trouble knocks, grief crashes in, and you find yourself asking, "What else could possibly go wrong?" No one understood this better than Job. In a single day, his world collapsed—his wealth, his family, his security, all gone. If an...

Send us Fan Mail Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp  This week, we’re doing something special—our very first Guest Spotlight episode! And we couldn’t have picked a better guest to kick things off than Hiram Kemp—a devoted preacher, husband, father, and one of the most passionate voices for biblical truth today. In this episode, Hiram delivers a soul-stirring message from the book of Jonah—a book often se...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—serving, praying, standing for truth—but your heart feels distant from Christ? The fire that once burned so brightly has faded into routine. That’s exactly what happened to the church in Ephesus. Outwardly, they were strong in doctrine and perseverance, but Jesus saw what no one else could: they had abandoned their first lo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you doing all the right things—serving, showing up, and staying committed—but feeling distant from Christ? It’s possible to look faithful on the outside while your heart quietly drifts from Him. In this episode of Sunday Renewal , we dive into Revelation 2:1-4 and unpack Jesus’s message to the church in Ephesus. While they were hard-working and doctrinally sound, they had aban...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you truly see Jesus for who He is—not just a great teacher or miracle worker, but the sovereign Son of God, worthy of worship? In this episode of Sunday Renewal , we explore the moment in Matthew 14:32-33 when the disciples encountered Jesus in the storm and confessed, “Truly, you are the Son of God.” This pivotal moment reveals Jesus’s sovereignty over creation...

Send us Fan Mail What if, when you felt like you were sinking—overwhelmed by life’s challenges and fears—you could cry out for help and find Jesus reaching out to save you? In this episode of Sunday Renewal , we explore Matthew 14:28-31, where Peter steps out of the boat to walk on water toward Jesus. When fear overtakes him and he begins to sink, Jesus immediately reaches out, revealing His savin...

Send us Fan Mail What if, in the middle of life’s fiercest storms, you could find peace—not because the chaos disappears, but because Jesus is with you? In this episode of Sunday Renewal , we dive into Matthew 14:24-27 , where Jesus walks on the very waves that threaten to destroy the disciples. His words, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” remind us that His presence changes everything. He...