RENEWAL CHURCH is a church plant in Sunnyvale, California. Renewal is a member of Acts Ministries International, a family of churches committed to declaring the love of Jesus both locally and globally. Check out Renewal's Sunday messages here, or better yet, stop by one of our services! For more information, please visit www.renewalsv.org.
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Do we place our security in the fragile walls of this world, or in the God who stands behind them? In this message on Psalm 48, Pastor Ulysses explores why God is far greater than any earthly fortress and how shifting our focus to Him changes everything.
Are many Christians only one crisis away from losing their faith? In this message, our guest speaker Pastor Keith illustrates the importance of truly walking in the power of the Holy Spirit instead of relying on our own human willpower and intellectual theology, especially when facing life's trials.
This week continues our sermon series through the Psalms as we cover Psalm 47, a Psalm that continues to proclaim the victory of our Lord in a magnificent way. There is deep encouragement in these verses for how we should live; in our attitude towards death and the life we have, and our approach to worship in light of this truth. In his talk, Pastor Ulysses helps to illuminate some of these truths, encouraging us to not just remember the significance of this life and the truth about death as a believer, but also to respond the right way in the way we live.
This week, Pastor Jonathan continues our sermon series through the Psalms with a message from Psalm 46. This passage provides a powerful encouragement and reminder of God’s presence and power in our lives even when it’s difficult to see: We may face moments of questioning and disconnect where we lose sight of who God is and what He is capable of, but in the midst of it all, we are invited to behold and recognize God as our refuge and strength, and rest in the truth of His power over our lives.
Every one of us is living for something. Whether it's success, comfort, family, or something else, our hearts are always chasing what we believe is most beautiful. This week, Pastor Ulysses explores how Psalm 45 ultimately points to Jesus, whose beauty, joy, and righteousness surpass everything this world has to offer.
This week, Pastor Ulysses continues our series through the Psalms of the Sons of Korah with a message from Psalm 44. In this psalm, God's people suffer not because they have abandoned Him, but despite remaining faithful to Him. As we walk through this passage, we're reminded that even in our deepest trials, God's steadfast love remains our greatest source of hope.
This past Sunday, Pastor Ulysses unpacked Psalms 42 and 43. We explored the emotional ups and downs of feeling spiritually stuck or distant from God, discovering how these challenging seasons can ultimately transform our deep discouragement into a renewed, triumphant hope in Him.
As we conclude the book of Romans, Pastor Jonathan walks us through what it practically means to live a life of godliness and wisdom before the Lord. Through Paul’s final warnings and blessings, we are challenged to actively discern truth, stay vigilant against false teaching, and rest in the ultimate victory of the God of peace.
As we approach the end of the sermon series through the book of Romans, Pastor Jonathan shares a sermon with a more practical message to our calling for Missions. In this talk, Pastor Jonathan walks through the second half of Romans 15, which highlights some of the important elements of missions as exemplified by the apostles. We may think we know what mission entails, but far too often, our views are narrowed by common misconceptions or a lack of understanding of our calling. Today, Pastor Jonathan helps demystify this, encouraging us to recognize that we are all called to missions and challe
This week, Pastor Ulysses continues the sermon series through the book of Romans. In this talk, he speaks on the divisions that often separate members of the church and how Paul in today's verses encourages us to think about them. Paul's example in Romans may seem unrelatable in the modern day but there are truths that can still be applied today, especially in the way we walk alongside our fellow believers in the face of minor disputes. Pastor Ulysses helps unpack these in this talk, highlighting modern day examples and explaining how conviction plays a role in how we should navigate them.
This week, Pastor Jonathan continues our series through the book of Romans with a message from chapter 13. While obligation often carries a negative connotation, Paul presents it as something beautiful: an ongoing debt of love toward one another. The more we understand who we are in Christ, the more we learn that loving others is not a burden, but a gift.
This week, Pastor Ulysses continues our series through the book of Romans with a message from chapter 13. In this passage, Paul addresses the Christian's relationship to governing authorities and reminds us that God remains sovereign over every earthly power. As we explore these sometimes challenging verses, we're encouraged to consider what faithful citizenship and faithful discipleship look like in an unbelieving world.
In this message on Romans 12:14–21, Pastor Ulysses continues to challenge us to genuinely live out our faith daily as believers. We discover what it looks like to pursue true harmony by leveling our pride, sharing the same mind, and choosing to absorb hurt rather than letting evil win twice.
Does the love exhibited by the modern day church exhibit that of the cross? This past Sunday, Pastor Ulysses explores Romans 12:9–13, revealing how the mercies of God compel believers to cultivate deep, authentic relationships within the body of Christ. Through this message believers are challenged to renew our minds, reject hypocrisy, and practice a gospel-driven hospitality that treats the church like a true family.
This week's sermon continues the series through the book of Romans, as Pastor Ulysses shares a message on Romans 12:3-8. In this passage, Paul uses the analogy of the body to teach about our place in the Body of Christ, and although he conveys this in just a few verses, there is much to learn about what this means for us as believers in the church. Today, Pastor Ulysses dives into this idea in his talk, explaining why we are essential to the Body of Christ, and the ways we may deceive ourselves into neglecting the important roles we are called to play.
This week, we continue our sermon series through the book of Romans as we cover the first two verses of chapter 12. In these verses, Paul makes an appeal to the Romans that they present themselves as a living sacrifice, but what does that mean for us? How can we interpret this message to inform how we walk out our faith? In today’s talk, Pastor Ulysses helps bring some clarity to this important calling, showing us how it ties to what Paul shared in the earlier chapters, and unpacking how Paul explained we can accomplish this in our lives: By rejecting conformity with the world and allowing our
This week, we take a break from our series in Romans as Pastor Jonathan delivers a message from Jonah 3–4. In the contrast between God’s compassion and Jonah’s resistance, we see how easy it is to prioritize our own comfort over people in need. Through this passage, we’re invited to align our hearts with God’s heart for the lost.
This week, Pastor Ulysses continues our series through the book of Romans with a message from chapter 11. In this passage, Paul wrestles with a difficult question: has God rejected His people? As we explore his answer, we’re reminded of God’s faithfulness, His sovereign plan to save both Jews and Gentiles, and our call to walk in humility as recipients of His grace.
The Faith That Moves Your Feet, Romans 9:30-10:21 Ulysses Wang
This week, Pastor Ulysses Wang dives into Romans 9:13–29 to confront the humbling reality that our salvation rests entirely on God’s sovereign mercy rather than our own will or effort. In this sermon we learn how to take a posture of humility and explore how God’s holiness and justice shine brightest against the backdrop of the cross.
This week we celebrate Easter with a message from Pastor Ulysses. The talk focuses on a passage in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus speaks on the topic of death and the resurrection. This is a lesson we can all be encouraged by; we may know of Jesus’ resurrection but how well do we understand what that means for us who believe? Today, pastor Ulysses helps unpack these words from Jesus to explain why with Christ, death doesn’t have to be the end, and what awaits is far greater than what we may try to hold on to in this life.
This Sunday, we pause our sermon series through the book of Romans for a special message in recognition of Palm Sunday. In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan talks through the first four verses of Isaiah 61, a notable passage that tells of the coming of the Messiah. These four verses hold so much hope for what Christ brings and Pastor Jonathan helps unpack the implications, inviting us to accept this Messiah and the good news He brings.
This week, Pastor Ulysses teaches from Romans 9, where Paul expresses a profound burden for those who are far from God. His words invite us to consider how we see the people around us and to reflect on whether we share that same urgency. As we explore this passage, we’re also reminded that our hope in evangelism rests not in our efforts, but in the power of a sovereign God.
This week, Pastor Ulysses continues our series through the book of Romans with another message from chapter 8. In this passage, Paul points us to the unshakable confidence we have in God’s love. Even in the face of suffering, opposition, or uncertainty, we’re reminded that nothing can ultimately stand against God’s purposes for His people or separate us from His love.
In this message, Pastor Ulysses Wang explores Romans 8:26–30, revealing that when suffering leaves us unable to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes through our groans to ensure God’s good purposes cannot fail. We then discover how to rest in God’s unbreakable plan, trusting that He is working through every trial to conform us to the image of Jesus.
