The Renew Church Canada Podcast

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.

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!

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!

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 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 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.

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 be sure of. Firstly, believers can be sure of their salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, who has given them everything they need for a godly life. Secondly, believers can be sure of the reliability and truth of the scriptures, which are inspired by God and provide guidance and direction for believers. Peter urges believers to continually grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ, through practicing virtues such as goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. By doing so, believers can be assured of their calling and election as children of God, and will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 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 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. In this week's message, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky will be teaching on "Suffering for Christ and Our Future Glory" from 1 Peter 4:12-5:14. In this passage from 1 Peter, the author addresses the suffering that Christians may experience and encourages them to view it as an opportunity to glorify God. Peter writes that Christians should not be surprised by trials and suffering, as it is a common experience for followers of Christ. He also emphasizes that these struggles have a purpose, as they prepare us for future glory in heaven. The author encourages Christians to remain steadfast and faithful even in the face of persecution and suffering, reminding them that their reward will be great in heaven. Additionally, Peter writes that Christians should humble themselves under God's mighty hand and resist the devil, who seeks to harm them. The passage closes by offering a prayer for God's grace and peace to be upon the readers. Join us in person every Sunday at 4:00 pm at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga, ON for a time of worship and teaching.

We're continuing our series on 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 Discipleship Pastor Clint Bauman will be teaching on "Suffering for Doing Good" from 1 Peter 3:8-4:11. 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 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. In this week's message, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky speaks on The Beauty of Submission in a World that Resists Authority, from 1 Peter 2:11-3:7. This passage addresses the behaviour and attitude of believers in the early Christian community. The passage begins with a call for believers to abstain from sinful behavior and to live as "aliens and strangers" in the world, obedient to the laws of the land. It also encourages believers to maintain a good conscience and to avoid causing offense to others. In 3:1-7, the passage addresses the role of wives and husbands in the household, with the emphasis being on mutual respect and submission to one another. Overall, the passage emphasizes the importance of living a holy and exemplary life in the eyes of the world, and the importance of maintaining a peaceful and harmonious household. Join us in person every Sunday at 4:00 pm at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga, ON for a time of worship and teaching.