The Renew Church Canada Podcast

EXODUS: The Rise of Moses Week 3

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' leadership of the Israelites and their journey to the Promised Land. 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 we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. 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!

EXODUS: The Rise of Moses, Week 2

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 them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. 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! Our Renew Kids program for elementary school and junior high students provides biblical and spiritual foundations using interactive learning, stories, videos, drama, games and crafts.

Renew Sunday Message: Exodus - The Rise of Moses Week 1

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 we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. 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!

Resurrection Sunday Message: The Blessings for Those Who Linger

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 to meet you and invite you to join us there!

Ekklesia, Week 4: Belonging to the Church

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 exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. 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! Our Renew Kids program for elementary school and junior high students provides biblical and spiritual foundations using interactive learning, stories, videos, drama, games and crafts.

Ekklesia, Week 3: Practice & Functioning of the Church

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 something greater than ourselves. What exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. 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!

Ekklesia, Week 2: Origins & History of the Church

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 to something greater than ourselves. What exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. 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!

Ekklesia, Week 1: What Is the Church?

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 something greater than ourselves. What exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. 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!

Refined By Fire, Week 8: The Day of the Lord

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". Join us in person every Sunday at 4:00 pm at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga, ON for a time of worship and teaching.

Refined by Fire, Week 7: False Teachers - The Trial From Within the Church

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 North, Mississauga, ON for a time of worship and teaching.