Renewal Church

In this sermon, Pastor Ulysses preaches about the expectations that followers of Jesus should have. Many falsely believe that Jesus promises us prosperity in this life. The truth, however, is much the opposite. We should not expect to live in full harmony with this world, but rather should anticipate persecution from standing firm in our core beliefs that often are at odds with the world.

In a world of fleeting pleasures, we constantly grapple with maintaining joy in our lives. This Sunday, Pastor Mark unveils how by anchoring our lives in Christ, we find enduring and everlasting joy which transcends the temporary allure of our superficial pleasures.

Continuing to the next chapter of John, we delve into the poignant metaphor of the vine and branches. What does it mean to bear fruit as a disciple, and why does God still prune those who yield fruit? How do we genuinely abide in Jesus? Pastor Ulysses answers these questions and more as we learn what it means to maintain our life as one of the branches to God's vine.

This Sunday we continue our sermon series in John. Pastor Mark leads us into a discussion of Jesus' miracles and how through His sacrifice we are capable of even greater miracles than the ones Christ performed when he was on Earth. But we need to have faith, disregard our own feelings of inadequacy and trust in God's plan for these miracles to happen. We need to especially remember that miracles do not primarily happen to satiate man's needs but to glorify God.

For Easter Service, we are reminded of the mercy Christ offers us. Pastor Ulysses through this passage in John teaches us how through Jesus we are redeemed in the eyes of God and can have a relationship with Him. How emancipating it is that we have a guide in this world full of trouble that guides us with a steadfast hand and with what culminates in everlasting joy! All we have to do is to trust Jesus, trust in His strength to begin walking with Him.

On this Good Friday's service, Pastor Ulysses discusses two of Jesus' betrayers near the time of His crucifixion. Through Judas and Peter, we witness how our God is one that knows betrayal. That He has endured the darkest things some of us have will ever experience - the betrayal of those closest to us. Yet through Jesus, we see the awesome power of His love. That he still willing to die for those that have abandoned Him. When we invite Jesus to our hearts, we share this supernatural love.

In this message, we look at Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday from the perspective of the multitude of disciples. Even as the religious leaders oppose the ministry of Jesus, the disciples cannot contain their praise for all that God has done through Him. This serves as a timely reminder of how we can be powerful witnesses of Christ by allowing our praise to overflow to those who need to hear about the saving love of God.