The Renew Church Canada Podcast

This week, Director of Communications Marek Kowalsky continues our study in EXODUS: The Giving of the Law, as he focuses on Exodus 21:12-36. Exodus 21:12-36 presents laws concerning murder, injury, and property in ancient Israelite society. It outlines penalties for murder and harm, restitution for injuries caused by negligence, and compensation for damages caused by animals. The passage reflects...

This week, Executive Director Erik Russell continues our study in EXODUS: The Giving of the Law, as he focuses on Exodus 20:22-21:11. In today's message, Erik looks at the laws given by God to Moses for the Israelites to follow. He discusses the importance of the Law in the early days of humanity, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines due to the influence of sin. Erik also addresses the releva...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our study in EXODUS: The Giving of the Law, as he focuses on Exodus 20. Exodus 20 contains the Ten Commandments, given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments establish fundamental principles for moral conduct, including worshiping only one God, refraining from idolatry, respecting others' lives and property, and being truthful and honest. Th...

Today, Chad Fugere kicks off the next section of our study in EXODUS series with The Giving of the Law, as he focuses on Exodus chapter 19. In Exodus chapter 19, the Israelites arrive at Mount Sinai, and God speaks to Moses, instructing him to convey a message to the people. God reminds them of how He brought them out of Egypt on eagle's wings and calls them to be a treasured possession and a king...

Today, Brandon Ting concludes our section study in EXODUS series with Lessons in the Desert, as he focuses on Exodus chapter 18. In Exodus chapter 18, Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, visits him in the wilderness and advises him to delegate his responsibilities as leader and judge of the Israelites. Moses follows Jethro's counsel and appoints capable leaders to handle smaller disputes, while he focus...

Today, Pastor Barry Jones continues in our EXODUS series with Lessons in the Desert, as he focuses on Exodus chapter 17. In Exodus 17, the Israelites complain about the lack of water, so Moses strikes a rock and water miraculously flows out. They then face an attack from the Amalekites, but with Moses' hands raised and the help of Aaron and Hur, they defeat their enemies. God promises to punish th...

Today, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky kicks off the next part in our EXODUS series with Lessons in the Desert, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 15 & 16. ABOUT THE SERIES The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming...

Today, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky brings a message focused on celebrating the end of our official membership launch and the start of our summer initiatives and our new annual theme. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there.

This week, Mathieu Fugere continues with Week 5 of EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 13:17-14:31. In this passage, the Israelites leave Egypt and are pursued by Pharaoh's army. God divides the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry land. The pursuing Egyptians are drowned when the waters close back in. The Israelites witness God's power and believe in Hi...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky will continue onto Week 4 of Exodus: The Deliverance of Israel, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 12:43-51.  The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation a...

Today Pastor Marek Kowalsky will continue Exodus: The Deliverance of Israel. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. ABOUT THE SERIES The book of...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our study in the book of Exodus, with EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 10:1-11. In Exodus 10:1 to 11:10, the plague of locusts devastates Egypt, but Pharaoh still refuses to release the Israelites. Darkness covers Egypt for three days, and Pharaoh offers a compromise, which Moses rejects. God announces the final plague...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky begins the next part of our study in the book of Exodus, with  EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 7:8-9:35. These passages describe the first seven plagues that God sends upon Egypt in order to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Moses and Aaron, acting as messengers of God, perform various miraculous signs an...

This week, Pastor Nathan Bryant continues our series Exodus: The Rise of Moses, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 5 through 7:7. In these passages, Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, but he refuses and increases their workload. God reassures Moses and Aaron, and gives them miraculous signs to perform before Pharaoh. Despite the signs, Pharaoh hardens his heart and refuses to rele...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series Exodus: The Rise of Moses, as he focuses on chapter 3:1-12. In Exodus 3:1-12, God speaks to Moses from a burning bush in the desert and tells him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. At first, Moses is hesitant, but God promises to be with him and give him the necessary strength and abilities. The encounter marks the beginning of Moses' leade...

Today Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series Exodus: The Rise of Moses, focusing on the birth of Moses, his adoption by the Pharaoh's daughter, the murder he committed and his exile to Midian. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing...

Today Pastor Bartley Sawatsky kicks off our new series Exodus: The Rise of Moses. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky presents a special Easter message entitled, "The Blessings for Those Who Linger". On this Resurrection Sunday, we will be reminded by Mary Magdalene of the blessings that come from taking a little bit longer to contemplate the resurrection story. (John 20:11-18) We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love t...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky concludes our series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic, "Belonging to the Church". ---- The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected to something greater than ourselves. What exa...

This week, Pastor Philip Bryant of Community of Hope, Surrey, BC, continues our series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic "Practice & Functioning of the Church". ---- The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected to...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic "Origins & History of the Church". Our scripture reference is Mathew 16:13-20. The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected...

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky kicks off our new series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic "What Is the Church?". Our scripture reference is Mathew 16:13-20. The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected to some...

Refined by Fire is our series in the books of 1 & 2 Peter! These powerful letters were written to early Christians facing persecution to remind them of the hope they have in Jesus and to encourage them to stand firm. Today, we conclude our "Refined by Fire" series as we focus in on 2nd Peter. Pastor Bartley Sawatsky will be speaking from 2 Peter 2:17-3:1-18 on the topic, "The Day of the Lord". Joi...

Refined by Fire is our series in the books of 1 & 2 Peter! These powerful letters were written to early Christians facing persecution to remind them of the hope they have in Jesus and to encourage them to stand firm. This week, Marek Kowalsky speaks from 2 Peter 2:1-16 on the topic, "False Teachers: The Trial From Within the Church". Join us in person every Sunday at 4:00 pm at 7755 Tenth Line Nor...

Refined by Fire is our series in the books of 1 & 2 Peter! These powerful letters were written to early Christians facing persecution to remind them of the hope they have in Jesus and to encourage them to stand firm. Today, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky starts the second half of our series, teaching on "2 Things To Be Sure Of" from 2 Peter 1:1-21. 2 Peter 1:1-21 emphasizes two things that believers can...