Thanks for tuning in to the ReNew Church podcast! Each episode features live recordings from our Sunday services in Bradley, IL. We pray these messages from Pastor Dan Bult and other guest speakers encourage your faith and draw you closer to God.
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Pastor Dan unpacks a transformative truth: God's goodness is conditional, not a blank check. Drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son, he reveals how the father didn't chase his wayward son into the far countrythe goodness stayed home. Through Romans 11:22 and Deuteronomy 30:19, Pastor Dan shows that life, blessing, and favor flow from deliberate choices to stay close to God.
Pastor Dan opens Scripture to reveal a God who calls Himself "merciful, gracious, long-suffering, and abounding in goodness"not a distant judge, but a faithful Father who satisfies His people through every trial. Drawing from his own journey of believing God through financial struggle, Pastor Sandy's miraculous recovery from a brain injury, and 20 years of trusting for a piece of land, Pastor Dan shows that a satisfied life isn't free of troubleit's won through it.
Pastor Dan unpacks Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28"Come to me and I will give you rest"revealing that God's rest coexists with giants, battles, and impossible odds. Drawing from his own journey through Pastor Sandy's devastating brain aneurysm, he shows how yoking up with Jesus transforms overwhelming circumstances into testimonies of triumph.
What if God's deepest desire for your life is not just survivalbut genuine, overflowing satisfaction? Pastor Dan draws from Psalm 103 and Psalm 91 to reveal that God's benefits aren't reserved for a select fewthey're available to every covenant child willing to pursue them. From a 20-year land claim finally coming to pass, to Pastor Sandy declaring God's promise while fighting for her life in a coma, these real testimonies show what happens when faith meets persistence.
Pastor Dan opens the 23rd Psalm with fresh eyes, revealing that "He restores my soul" isn't a distant promiseit's God's active, daily invitation to follow Him into green pastures and still waters right now. Drawing from Jesus' own habit of withdrawing to quiet places and the Hebrew meaning of *shub*to return, replenish, and turn aroundPastor Dan shows that soul restoration is both a gift and a practice.
Guest Speaker Pastor Scott Webb unpacks 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 to reveal that faith isn't a spiritual cafeteriait's a life of discovery, powered by the Holy Spirit. Like hiding money in Christmas stockings for his children to find, God hides blessings *for* us, not *from* us. From miracle trash bags to a California dream home found on a courthouse square, Pastor Scott shows how asking, seeking, and knockingnever quittingunlocks what resurrection power has already secured.
Guest Speaker Rev. Cindy Black brings a powerful, Spirit-filled message about talking back to the enemy and tapping into the Holy Ghost within youthe same power that hovered over chaos in creation and raised Christ from the dead. Drawing from personal loss, pastoral challenges, and a stunning revelation about Mary's impossible situation, Pastor Cindy reminds us that with God, every spoken word carries miracle potential.
What if the way you've been thinking is actually your greatest obstacle to the life God promises? Pastor Dan reveals how the resurrection didn't just erase our debtit made us spiritually wealthy beyond measure. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 12, and a remarkable 20-year faith claim that miraculously resolved in a single weekend, this message challenges every assumption about how we think, speak, and believe.
What if the way you see yourself is the only thing standing between you and the future God has already promised you? Pastor Dan draws from a powerful moment in Scripturewhen ten spies called themselves grasshoppers before giantsto reveal how defeated thinking, not circumstances, keeps people from their inheritance.
What if the Holy Spirit has been knocking at your doorand you've simply stopped hearing it? Pastor Dan draws from Revelation 3:20 and the prophet Elisha's remarkable encounter in 2 Kings 3, revealing why some believers experience blessing after blessing while others struggle to catch even one. Through honest, personal storiesincluding how worship music transforms the atmosphere in his own homePastor Dan shows how responding to God's gentle knock changes everything.
Pastor Dan reveals how the Holy Spirit operates through nine supernatural giftsthree that speak, three that do, and three that revealeach designed for our profit and growth.
Pastor Dan reveals how spiritual thingsgifts, ministries, and activitiesaren't possessions we own but manifestations God distributes individually as He wills. From his construction days to pastoral calling, he shows how the Spirit works through yielded vessels, not proud owners. Don't let ignorance rob you of divine profit or fear keep you from authentic spiritual manifestations. This foundational message prepares your heart for the Spirit's powerful operationsdive in and discover what you've been missing!
What if the voice you're desperately seeking in prayer is already speaking through your everyday choices? Pastor Daniel reveals how the Holy Spirit operates not through dramatic signs but as our gentle inner guide, producing fruit like love, joy, and peace when we yield to His leading. Through powerful insights on walking by the Spirit versus religious performance, he shows how following God's wayseven when they seem costlyleads to unexpected blessings and breakthrough.
Through eight biblical metaphors from dove to oil-filled lamp, he shows how to recognize your ever-present Helper who illuminates next steps and guides daily decisions. Ready to stop missing God's voice and start following His lead? This message will transform how you hear and respond to the Spiritdon't let another day pass without this breakthrough!
Pastor Dan reveals how biblical mothers like Sarah, Hannah, and Mary shaped world-changing childrennot through perfection, but through faithful foundation-laying. Drawing from Proverbs 31's timeless wisdom about the virtuous woman, he challenges modern misconceptions about motherhood while celebrating the irreplaceable strength women bring to homes. Whether you're a mother seeking encouragement or someone honoring the women who shaped you, this message offers profound insights into God's beautiful design for families.
What if the greatest untapped power in your life was just waiting for you to open your mouth and speak? Pastor Dan boldly guides us through the revolutionary truth that when the Holy Spirit fills believers, they receive a divine language that transcends human understanding. Through personal testimonies and practical insights, he demonstrates how this supernatural gift becomes our spiritual battery charger, our pathway to revelation, and our weapon against discouragement.
Pastor Dan reveals how the early church exploded from 120 hiding believers to thousands through the Holy Spirit's supernatural worksigns, wonders, and the unmistakable evidence of speaking in tongues. Don't miss this stirring reminder of what's available to every believer today!
Pastor Dan reveals how this same explosive power that transformed the early church isn't just historyit's available today through the Holy Spirit's baptism. As our church continues this transformative series on the Spirit's work, you'll discover the missing piece that turns hiding believers into bold witnesses.
Through personal stories of financial crisis and daily challenges, Pastor Dan shows how the Holy Spirit isn't just ancient history but your appointed Helper, Comforter, and Guide into truth today. Whether you're searching for answers, needing comfort, or craving joy above your circumstances, this message reminds you that supernatural help is standing by. Don't miss this refreshing reminder of who's in your corner!
Pastor Dan unveils how Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, was slain before time beganrevealing that your salvation wasn't an afterthought but God's eternal plan. From Adam's first sacrifice to Passover prophecy to Christ's cross, discover how every Old Testament shadow pointed to one glorious truth: "It is finished."
Peter, once a denier, stood boldly before crowds after receiving the Holy Spirit's infillingthe second work of God's Spirit that followed their born-again experience by fifty days. Pastor Dan reveals how this same supernatural filling, evidenced by speaking in tongues, remains God's promise not just to the early church, but "to all who are afar off"including us today. Whether you're hungry for spiritual breakthrough or simply want to understand God's available power, this message illuminates what awaits every believer.
Through vivid examples from everyday struggles to profound spiritual encounters, Pastor Dan reveals how the Holy Spirit isn't just for dramatic church momentsHe's our constant helper, guide, and source of supernatural strength. Drawing from Matthew to Acts, this eye-opening message shows how the Spirit brings divine assistance for everything from finding lost keys to facing life's biggest storms.
What if the Spirit's power isn't just for special occasions, but meant to transform our everyday lives? From Jesus's baptism to the disciples' journey, Pastor Dan reveals how the Holy Spirit works in two distinct waysfirst bringing new birth, then empowering believers for ministry.
In this eye-opening message, Pastor Dan reveals how the Spirit of God has been actively working since creationnot just after Pentecost. Through fascinating Old Testament examples, from Moses to Samson, we see supernatural manifestations that are "normal but not human." Pastor Dan shares practical insights about yielding to God's Spirit today, explaining how even Jesus relied completely on the Spirit's power for ministry.
Have you ever wondered why God's promises endure even when His people falter? Through the fascinating story of Balaam, Pastor Dan reveals how God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel transcends human behavior. This sermon is a powerful reminder that divine promises depend on His character, not human merit.
