Approved by God: Blessed are the Persecuted (Sunday, October 11th)

What kind of blessing could persecution be? Jesus says those who are persecuted are blessed—approved by God—on His account, with a great reward:

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

—Jesus (Matthew 5:10-12

This message on Matthew 5:10-12 was recorded in hopes of helping us see the plight of the persecuted church, in all ages, and turn our hearts to God in heartfelt prayer. Let’s turn to Matthew 5 as we finish studying the eight beatitudes. » Read Matthew 5:1-12. Worship gathering plan follows …

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Renew Kids Message for Sunday, October 11th

Renew Kids, we have a another special message for you this Sunday.

As we continue studying the Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5-7, we arrive at Matthew 5:10-12.

The kids message seen or heard below is also written on pages three and four of this PDF document. The video teaching from Pastor Jeff is also shared here, along with songs for singing together (all videos on this YouTube playlist). Below this video you can find activity sheets for children of various ages.

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Renew Kids Message for Sunday, May 31st

Renew Kids, we have a special message for you this Sunday. Our text this week is 1st Peter 4:12-19, as we finish our study in First Peter!

The kids message seen or heard below is also written on pages three to five of this PDF document. The video teaching from Pastor Jeff is also shared here, along with songs recorded for singing together.

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The Glory of Suffering as the Beloved (Sunday, May 24th)

Renew Church family,

As we encounter difficult times and trying experiences, let us not be surprised; let us entrust our souls to our faithful Creator.

This season provides us opportunities to rely upon God in fresh ways. Our Scripture for Sunday teaches us how to do this: read 1st Peter 4:12-19, along with Psalm 34:15-22. » Behold the wondrous mystery of our faithful Creator upholding us amidst all things!

We’ve given some guidance to the head of each household and to all those who worship with the Renew family. Part of that plan for worship in homes is outlined in a new PDF document, as a guide and a help in worshiping Christ together in unison. First you’ll find a two-page outline for Sunday morning; see the plan for the rhythm:

  • Worship together in song, so we can sing along to gospel anthems lead by our own worship team!
  • A kids message (written out in that document for you to read and lead, OR you can watch below, or listen here (11 minutes),
  • A video teaching (23 minutes) going through our passage together, seen or heard below.
  • All videos/messages are appropriate for the whole family. 
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Renew Kids Message for Sunday, May 24th

Renew Kids, while you have family devotions in your home each week, we have a special message for you this Sunday. Our text this week is 1st Peter 4:12-19.

The kids message seen or heard below is also written on pages three to five of this PDF document. The video teaching from Pastor Jeff is also shared here, along with songs recorded for singing together.

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Embrace & Embody Your Calling (Sunday, May 17th)

Renew Church family,

As we follow Jesus we embrace His mindset, willing to suffer and endeavoring to serve like Him. Let us embody every aspect of our calling. This season provides us opportunities to rely upon God in fresh ways. Our Scripture for Sunday teaches us how to do this: read 1st Peter 4:1-11, along with Psalm 73:23-28. » Let King Jesus be the strength of your heart. 

We’ve given some guidance to the head of each household and to all those who worship with the Renew family. Part of that plan for worship in homes is outlined in a new PDF document, as a guide and a help in worshiping Christ together in unison. First you’ll find a two-page outline for Sunday morning; see the plan for the rhythm:

  • Worship together in song, so we can sing along to gospel anthems lead by our own worship team!
  • A kids message (written out in that document for you to read and lead, OR you can watch below, or listen here (11 minutes),
  • Another Renew from Home video update from a family in the church, shared in the middle of this playlist.
  • A video teaching (24 minutes) going through our passage together, seen or heard below.
  • All videos/messages are appropriate for the whole family. 
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Renew Kids Message for Sunday, May 17th

Renew Kids, while you have family devotions in your home each week, we have a special message for you this Sunday. Our text this week is 1st Peter 4:1-11.

The kids message seen or heard below is also written on pages three and four of this PDF document. The video teaching from Pastor Jeff is also shared here, along with songs recorded for singing together.

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Renew Kids Message for Sunday, May 10th

Renew Kids, while you have family devotions in your home each week, we have a special message for you this Sunday. Our text this week is 1st Peter 3:18-22.

The kids message seen or heard below is also written on pages three and four of this PDF document. The video teaching from Pastor Jeff is also shared here, along with songs recorded for singing together.

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The Victory of Christ’s Suffering (Sunday, May 10th)

Renew Church family,

Jesus the Righteous One suffered in place of us, the unrighteous ones, in order to bring us to God. What a joy to be on the receiving end of such grace! Our text this week is 1st Peter 3:18-22. Because He lives, we can face today and tomorrow with living hope! Let’s worship Christ together, even while scattered, and encourage one another to trust Him all the more.

We’ve given some guidance to the head of each household and to all those who worship with the Renew family. Part of that plan for worship in homes is outlined in a new PDF document, as a guide and a help in worshiping Christ together in unison. First you’ll find a two-page outline for Sunday morning; see the plan for the rhythm:

  • Worship together in song, so we can sing along to gospel anthems lead by our own worship team!
  • A kids message (written out in that document for you to read and lead, OR you can watch below, or listen here (9 minutes),
  • Another Renew from Home video update from a family in the church, shared in the middle of this playlist. On that YouTube playlist you’ll also see a couple announcements. One of those is about the 6K for Water, with this weekend being the last time to sign-up » renewforwater.com.
  • A video teaching (30 minutes) going through our passage together, seen or heard below.
  • All videos/messages are appropriate for the whole family. 
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Seeing God & Good Days (Sunday, May 3rd)

Renew Church family,

It’s a gracious thing to see the Gospel enter our homes, and the story of Jesus become real to our hearts. When we suffer and endure we enter the story of Jesus. Patience has remained a core theme in our home; how about for you? What are God the Father, Son & Spirit teaching you? 

Let’s worship Christ together and encourage one another to trust Him all the more. Our text this week is 1st Peter 3:8-17. He promises to be with us through every down-and-up in this life and the life to come. 

We’ve given some guidance to the head of each household and to all those who worship with the Renew family. Part of that plan for worship in homes is outlined in a new PDF document, as a guide and a help in worshiping Christ together in unison. First you’ll find a two-page outline for Sunday morning; see the plan for the rhythm:

  • 1) Worship together in song, lead by our own worship team!
  • 2) A kids message (written out in that document for you to read and lead, OR you can watch below, or listen here (9 minutes),
  • 3) A video teaching (27 minutes) going through our passage together, seen or heard below.
  • All videos/messages are appropriate for the whole family. 
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