Pastor Scott exhorts us about the supernatural, insatiable hunger and thirst for God. More than a disciplined prayer life, we need to be lit by the fire of the Spirit that comes from a life fully surrendered, completely desperate for God. We can't be content to take the easy way out when we understand that we have been bought with a price.
Lavished: All Things
In the second message in the Lavished series, Pastor Scott preaches about how God is eager to equip us with all things we need for life and godliness. The standard of God is so high that it is impossible for us to reach in our own strength. But the good news is that if we hunger and thirst for righteousness, and ask God for help, He will lavish us with everything we need through His divine power.
Lavished: Pardon
In this first message in the Lavished sermon series, Pastor Scott preaches about how God's grace comes to us through the pardon of our sins. We were lost in our sin and under judgment, but God did not leave us there but showed us grace by paying for our sins and taking the death we deserved so that we could receive life, love and an abundance of grace. We are no longer enemies of God, but sons and daughters of God. God does not just tolerate us but he has poured out grace because He loves us so deeply and truly and wants us to run to Him.
Colossians: Treating Church Like Family
In this final message in the Colossians series, Pastor Scott preaches from Colossians 4:7-18. In these verses we learn about faithful people who were serving and loving the church in Colossae. Through this passage we are reminded that in churches there are Faithful Servants who serve and love well their brothers and sisters in Christ. Also, when it comes to pastors there is a calling and burden in ministry that calls pastors to pray, to love and to act like a shepherd. Finally, for all of us there is the call to endurance to stick with the local church in all seasons of life.
Standalone Sermons: Fighting the Enemy
In this message, Renaissance Elder John Michaelson preaches about the enemy that stands in opposition to us. As the Bible says, our enemy is not flesh and blood but it is the spiritual forces of darkness, we are opposed by Satan. We need to be awakened to this reality and be sober minded about this opposition. John ends the sermon by chronicling what are defense against Satan is as we have been given spiritual weapons through our identity and empowerment by God.
Colossians: Open Doors
One of the things we've realized throughout the history of Ren is that when we step out into places, conversations, or neighborhoods God always opens doors for us to share who we are and what Jesus is doing in our lives and our community. In this message from Colossians 4:3-6 Pastor Scott preaches about the open doors God provides to share the Gospel. It is important for us to realize that people around us are lost and far from God and we've been put in our workplaces, our neighborhoods, our families for a reason and a purpose.
Colossians: Beauty of Prayer
Prayer is an essential practice of the Christian faith. Although there are different denominations and Christian groups, we all agree that prayer is important. But when we really look at the lives of Christians we find that many struggle to pray, finding it unenjoyable, finding it uneventful. In this message from Colossians 4:2 Pastor Scott implores us to see the beauty and value of prayer. Prayer is the development of a deep, intimate relationship with God. Prayer is where we realize that God really is our Father and we can come to him to ask, to listen, to just be with Him.
Colossians: Everyday Living
After instructing Christians to do everything in the name of Jesus, the Apostle Paul brings the instruction down to their everyday lives. The good news of Jesus affects our marriages, our parenting and our work. Pastor Scott unpacks Colossians 3:18-4:1 touching on these topics along with the issues of submission and slavery.
Colossians: Everything in Jesus' Name
Pastor Scott preaches on Colossians 3:17 reminding us to do everything in the name of Jesus. What does it mean to do everything in His name? We direct our thoughts upward, we cultivate a life of thankfulness, we realize the power needed to act and think like Jesus flows from God and not ourselves.
Colossians: Dwelling with Christ
Pastor Scott walks us through Colossians 3:16 which commands us to let the word of God dwell in us richly. It is important for us to have a posture to not just hear or read the word of God but to receive it. Through the Scriptures we are not simply gaining stories, sayings or knowledge but we should be seeing and experiencing the revelation of Jesus through the Holy Spirit.