Let’s be honest—no one expects to get hurt by the people of God. 

That’s what makes church hurt so painful. 

It’s not just disappointment—it’s betrayal in the name of God.

In this deeply compassionate episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin speaks directly to the pain so many quietly carry—the pain of being wounded by the very place that was supposed to be safe. 

Whether it came through gossip, hypocrisy, abuse of authority, or silence when you needed protection, this message reminds you: God sees. God names it. And God heals it.

Drawing from Psalm 55, Ernest explores the story of David’s betrayal—how the wound from a “familiar friend” mirrors the pain many believers feel today. 

Yet even in betrayal, we see a Savior who understands—Jesus, who was betrayed by His own, yet turned pain into redemption.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ What “church hurt” really is and why it cuts so deeply
✅ How Psalm 55 gives biblical language to your pain
✅ The difference between opposition from the world and betrayal from within
✅ Why God never minimizes your wounds but invites you to cast your burdens on Him
✅ How to start healing and rebuilding trust—not in people, but in God

If you’ve ever said, “I love God, but I can’t go back,” this episode is for you.

Because the God who was betrayed Himself is also the God who heals the betrayed.

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What if evangelism wasn’t reserved for “experts,” but woven into normal life—your lunch break, your group text, your neighbor’s driveway? 

In this energizing message, our guest speaker, Allen Webster, takes the pressure off and shows how ordinary Christians can do extraordinary good by taking simple steps that lead people to Jesus.

He unpacks the GOSPEL from “GO” to “Everlasting Life,” and reminds us what stands in the middle: Some Person. 

Often, that person is… us.

What You’ll Learn

✅ The 4 Levels of Evangelism anyone can do

✅ The 4 Heart-Checking Questions that move you to action

✅ The 4 Rules that create an outreach culture

Meet This Week’s Guest: Allen Webster
Allen Webster has served in ministry since 1984 and is the editor of House to House/Heart to Heart, an evangelistic publication used by over 4,300 churches and sent to millions of families each issue.

He is an instructor at the Memphis School of Preaching and the Georgia School of Preaching, and also serves as director of Polishing the Pulpit and the Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat. He has authored hundreds of tracts, Bible courses, and books that have reached readers around the world.

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In this episode, we step into Revelation 20:9–10, where Satan makes his final stand and surrounds the people of God. 

From a human point of view, it looks hopeless. 

But in an instant, heaven moves—fire falls, the rebellion ends, and the devil is cast down forever.

This passage reminds us that even when evil feels overwhelming, God is still in control. 

His power is decisive, His judgment is final, and His victory is secure.

Because when the enemy surrounds, the child of God can stand still and trust—the battle belongs to the Lord.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ Why Satan’s rebellion ends not with struggle but with God’s swift fire
✅ How Scripture shows God’s judgment is holy, purifying, and unstoppable
✅ The reason believers don’t have to panic when life feels overwhelming
✅ What it means to be still and let God fight your battles

If you’ve ever felt surrounded—by problems at home, pressure at work, or battles in your own mind—this message will help you hold on to hope.

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The world feels like it’s unraveling. 

Wars drag on. 

Corruption is uncovered at the highest levels. 

Propaganda spreads faster than truth. 

Justice is delayed while the innocent suffer.

If you’ve ever looked at the headlines and asked, “Where is God? Why does evil keep winning?”— This message is for you.

In Revelation 20, God pulls back the curtain and shows us how the story ends.

Satan doesn’t slip the lock; God holds the key. 

Evil doesn’t get the last word; Jesus does. 

The louder evil shouts, the closer it is to its final breath.

In Part 1 of this study, we’ll see why God permits one final surge of evil—not as a sign of weakness, but to expose the true nature of rebellion and to prove His judgment is righteous.

Because while hell rages, heaven still rules.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

✅ Why Satan’s release is not a victory but part of God’s sovereign plan
✅ How God unmasks the full nature of evil so His judgment is beyond dispute
✅ How to hold onto hope when headlines shake your faith
✅ Why delays are not denials—God’s justice is never late

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We live in a world where the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood. Some attach His name to every feeling or impulse. Others reduce Him to an abstract doctrine. But Scripture paints a much clearer—and far more beautiful—picture.

In this week’s Guest Spotlight episode, Hiram Kemp takes us through what it really means to have the Spirit of God dwelling within. He shows how the Spirit’s presence isn’t about chasing signs or emotions—it’s about transformation that can be seen, felt, and lived out every day.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

✅ The biblical truth about the Spirit’s indwelling, and why it matters more than we realize
✅ Why the Spirit’s presence brings a unique joy the world can’t steal
✅ How the Spirit unites believers across differences and divisions
✅ The Spirit’s role in your growth, transformation, and daily sanctification
✅ The unseen ways the Spirit strengthens, intercedes, and sustains you

And more...

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I know the Spirit lives in me?” this message will meet you with clarity, conviction, and hope.

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Have you ever knocked on a door and wondered if anyone was on the other side?

Prayer can feel that way. 

We ask, we seek, we knock, and sometimes all we hear is silence.

But in Luke 11:9–13, Jesus pulls back the curtain on God’s heart. 

He reminds us that prayer isn’t a gamble, it’s a guarantee because our Father is generous, faithful, and never tired of hearing from His children.

In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series and discover what Jesus really meant when He said, Ask, and it will be given. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why Jesus commands us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking
✅ How God’s generosity shows up in the certainty of His response
✅ The promise behind “good gifts” and what that means for your prayers

If you’ve ever felt like your prayers were wasted words, this message will remind you that God is not reluctant—He is generous, and He is listening.

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What do you do when life knocks on your door at midnight?

Not literally—but in those moments when you feel empty, weak, and out of answers.

That’s exactly the picture Jesus uses to teach us how to pray in Luke 11.

Prayer, He says, isn’t polished or polite. 

It’s pounding on heaven’s door when you have nothing left to give. 

It’s bold, shameless persistence that refuses to walk away until the Father responds.

In this week’s episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series and discover why Jesus invites us to pray with a holy stubbornness. 

Because while reluctant neighbors may sigh at midnight knocks, your Father in heaven never sleeps, never hides, and never says “don’t bother Me.” 

He welcomes your persistence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 ✅ Why Jesus tells a story about a midnight knock right after teaching the Lord’s Prayer
 ✅ The three movements of shameless prayer: dependence, persistence, and provision
 ✅ How to keep praying when the door feels closed and heaven seems silent
 ✅ Why God’s delays are not His denials, and how they shape your faith
 ✅ What it means to approach God with “holy stubbornness” that honors His heart 

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What if prayer wasn’t just about the “big” moments—eternity, salvation, or crisis?

What if God actually wanted you to bring Him your everyday needs—your bills, your battles, your bread?

In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series in Luke 11:3–4. 

Last time, we focused on the Godward focus of prayer—His name, His kingdom, His glory. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He teaches us that prayer is also about dependence, the humble trust of children who bring their Father everything.

This week, we’ll discover how prayer draws us into daily reliance on God for:
 ✅ Provision: asking for “daily bread” and learning to trust Him one day at a time
 ✅ Pardon: breathing in His forgiveness and breathing it back out toward others
 ✅ Protection: bringing Him even the temptations and secret battles no one else sees

If part one lifted our eyes to God’s greatness, part two places our empty hands into His goodness. 

Because the God who rules the galaxies is not too big to notice when you’re hungry, hurting, or in need of mercy.

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What if prayer wasn’t a performance, a formula, or a last resort in times of crisis?

What if it could be simple again—honest, bold, and deeply beautiful?

In this episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest takes us into Luke 11, where the disciples watched Jesus pray and finally asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” 

What follows isn’t just a set of words to memorize, but an invitation to a relationship.

Jesus shows us how to pray as children who belong, not as strangers trying to impress.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ Why prayer often feels like a burden—and how Jesus makes it a gift.
✅ The first three God-centered priorities Jesus teaches before we ever ask for our needs.
✅ What it means to call God “Father”—and why that was revolutionary.
✅ How prayer shifts the spotlight off ourselves and back onto God’s glory.
✅ What “Your kingdom come” really means for our lives right now.

If prayer has ever felt confusing, dry, or distant for you, this episode will help you rediscover prayer the way Jesus intended—real, relational, and renewing.

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Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp

This week on Sunday Renewal, guest speaker Hiram Kemp takes us on a journey through the dramatic highs and crushing lows of the prophet Elijah’s life. 

From his bold stand on Mount Carmel, calling down fire from heaven, to the depths of despair where he sat under a broom tree ready to give up—Elijah’s story is a raw and relatable portrait of faith under pressure.

Hiram unpacks how God meets His people in both their victories and their valleys, reminding us that our worth isn’t tied to our performance but to His steadfast love.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How Elijah’s boldness was rooted in his relationship with God.
✅ Why prayer is the true starting point for spiritual victory.
✅ What it means to stand for truth even when you stand alone.
✅ How God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things for His glory.

If you’ve ever felt outnumbered in your faith, struggled to speak up for what’s right, or wondered if your prayers really matter—this powerful lesson will remind you that God still answers by fire.

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