Renovation Church Sermon Podcast

This week, we were honored to have our GVL Teaching Pastor, Matt Humphrey, with us at our SVL location. In this message, Matt talks about how while all of our spiritual habits are extremely important, we have to make sure our heart posture is right.

This week, we continued our series, "First Things First". Through this series, we've talked about numerous spiritual disciplines. While all of those things are important and necessary, we have to recognize that it's the heart that matters.

In John 4, Jesus refers to Himself as "living water". This week in our series, "First Things First," Pastor Jeremy looks at the importance of seeking the Lord and relying on Him in all things.

"The Kingdom of God is all about Jesus"This week, Pastor Jason continues our series, First Things First, as we talk about what the Kingdom of God is and how we can seek the Kingdom first in our lives!

This week we got to celebrate one year as Renovation Church GVL! We are so thankful for all that God has done over this past year!

God wants the first and best of what we have to offer. This week in our series, First Things First, Pastor Jason talks about the importance of us surrendering our money, time, and successes to the Lord and trusting Him with the results.

We are designed to be relational, but how do we build community in a God-honoring way? As we continue our series, First Things First, Pastor Matt talks about the importance of community and how we can prioritize it in our lives.

"If we are going to put God first in our life, we must put Him first in our thoughts."As we continue our series, "First Things First," Pastor Jeremy talks about how putting God first in our lives starts with our minds. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, His Word, worship, and taking every thought captive, we can begin to trust that his plans are always better!

"Stewardship is not a money issue, it’s a heart issue"As we continue our series, "First Things First", Pastor Matt tackles the tough subject of money. How can we honor God with the stewardship of our money? Well, this week, we learn that it is all about how we can transform our hearts to be able to view & use our money in new ways!

"You will never change the way you live until you change the way you think" This week, we gathered together as one church family to worship. This episode is the encouragement our Senior Pastor, Jeremy Havlin, shared with our church!

You will never accidentally put God first in your life. As we kick off our series, First Things First, Pastor Jeremy talks about how a life full of gratitude can transform us and give us a life full of the Joy of the Lord!

Stress and conflict often stem from the order in which we prioritize our life. As we kick off our series, First Things First, Pastor Matt unpacks what it means to seek first the Kingdom and how that changes everything else we do.

Merry Christmas!! We hope you have been encouraged by these podcasts this Christmas season. Today, our GVL Teaching Pastor, Matt Humphrey walks us through Matthew 2:1-12."Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this, as was everyone in Jerusalem. He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?” “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they said, “for this is what the prophet wrote: ‘And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.’” Then Herod called for a private meeting with the wise men, and he learned from them the time when the star first appeared. Then he told them, “Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. And when you find him, come back and tell me so that I can go and worship him, too!” After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country by another route, for God had warned them in a dream not to return to Herod."- Matthew 2:1-12

This Christmas Eve, our GVL Local Lead Pastor, Joe Cuyar, walks us through Luke 2:8-20."That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them."- Luke 2:8-20

Our SVL Local Lead Pastor, Dean Coursen, continues our Christmas podcast as we reflect on Matthew 1:18-25."This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus."- Matthew 1:18-25

We hope you have been encouraged this week as we prepare for Christmas! Today, our SVL Women's Ministry Pastor, Amy Pecoraro reflects on Luke 1:39-56."In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home."- Luke 1:39-56 ESV

Today we hear from our GVL Women's and Worship Pastor, Ashley Humphrey, as we continue to reflect on this Christmas week. "In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!” Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month. For the word of God will never fail.” Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her."- Luke 1:26-38

As we continue this week of Christmas, our Senior Pastor, Jeremy Havlin, reflects on Luke 1:57-66."When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her. When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!” “What?” they exclaimed. “There is no one in all your family by that name.” So they used gestures to ask the baby’s father what he wanted to name him. He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, “His name is John.” Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God. Awe fell upon the whole neighborhood, and the news of what had happened spread throughout the Judean hills. Everyone who heard about it reflected on these events and asked, “What will this child turn out to be?” For the hand of the Lord was surely upon him in a special way."- Luke 1:57-66

As we get our hearts ready to celebrate the birth of our Savior, our SVL Teaching Pastor, Jason Thompson, walks us through Luke 1:67-80."Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy: “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us. He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant— the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham. We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live. “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel."- Luke 1:67-80

"The Prince of Peace does not stay far away, He comes close"This week, Pastor Jeremy wraps up our Christmas series. In a world full of "what if's", we can find our hope in the truth that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will sustain us.

One of the names given in the prophecy about Jesus in Isaiah 9:6-7 is "Everlasting Father". Another way of interpreting that is "Everlasting Author/Source". This week, Pastor Jeremy talks about how we can find hope in Jesus because He is the source and light that the darkness can never extinguish. He wants to shine His light in our hearts and on our paths!

"True hope doesn't deliver us around, but delivers us through" How do we find hope in painful circumstances? This week, Pastor Matt talks about how we can find hope in our pain because our God is a healer, He is with us, and He experienced the greatest pain of all so that we wouldn't have to.

This week, we continued our Christmas series as Pastor Jeremy talks about Jesus being a "Mighty God". It is easy for us to put our hope in what we can see, but we have a mighty God who is faithful to his promises and wants us to place our hope in Him.

This week, Pastor Matt continues our Christmas series by looking at another name that Jesus is given, "Mighty God". We can have hope when it doesn't make sense because we serve a Mighty God who prepares and prunes us for what He has in store!

This week, our Student Pastor, Gabe Pecoraro, kicks off our Christmas series, "A Weary World Rejoices". We have a Wonderful Counselor who orders all things, uses people, and has given us an Advocate. Check out this week's sermon to hear how we can find hope in Christ as our wonderful counselor.

How does the promise of our Wonderful Counselor give us hope? This week, Pastor Matt kicks off our Christmas series, "A Weary World Rejoices". We have a Wonderful Counselor who will never leave us, leads us into truth, and ultimately is our hope!

"We give generously because we have received gratefully" This week, Pastor Jeremy wrapped up our "Rhythms" series by talking about the importance of making generosity a spiritual discipline in our lives.

"Generosity demonstrates the heart of the Gospel"This week, Pastor Matt wraps up our Rhythms series with a challenging message about generosity. When we live a life full of gratitude and knowledge that all we have belongs to God anyway, it results in a life full of generosity. Grateful hearts are generous!

"The only way to be present is to surrender a past you cannot change and to trust God with a future you cannot control"This week, Pastor Jeremy continues our series, "Rhythms", as we talk about being present through repentance. When we fail to repent, it can often cause us to feel isolated and alone instead of being present in each moment. God doesn't want to expose you; He wants to heal you!! Tune in this week as we talk about this spiritual discipline of repentance!

One of the most important spiritual disciplines we can have is spending time in God's Word. This week, Pastor Matt continues our series, "Rhythms", as we talk about the importance of the Word in our daily lives. Our foundation determines the quality of our life and we know that the best foundation is the Word of God!

This week, Pastor Jeremy continued our series, "Rhythms". We are often in such a big hurry in our lives that we fail to remember that God is our shepherd who wants to lead us. When we allow Him to be our shepherd, we begin to trust that He is enough!

This week, we had our friend, Pastor Steve Keyes, with us to kick off our series, "Rhythms". Pastor Steve walks us through the story of Elijah and how God calls him to rest, and through that rest, Elijah is able to hear God and revive his purpose.

This week, we had our SVL Teaching Pastor, Jason Thompson, with us to kick off our new series, "Rhythms". We often ignore the 4th commandment to observe a sabbath and rest. Jason talks about why this commandment is still relevant and important today!

This week, Pastor Jeremy wraps up our Disconnected series with a powerful message about trusting God in all circumstances. What we worry about most reveals where we trust God the least and we know that we can trust Him in all things!

This week, Pastor Matt wraps up our Disconnected series with a convicting yet practical message about setting boundaries with the technology in our life and filling our day with life-giving things.

"God doesn't want you to pursue happiness, He wants you to pursue Him!" In a world full of constant ways to be entertained and a priority on self we are called to purse Jesus more than anything else, including our own happiness. God cares about us being happy, just not as much as He cares about us being whole!

This week, Pastor Matt continued our series, "Disconnected", as we looked at the difference between our strongest desires and our deepest desires and the pitfalls we can fall into if we prioritize the wrong ones.

This week, Pastor Jason Thompson gives us a different perspective on our series about being disconnected from technology and distractions. We can't just retreat; we must be proactive to connect to Christ. In order to do that, we have to share the truth with other people, even when it isn't popular. This week, we learned about how we can share truth in love.

This week, our senior pastor, Jeremy Havlin, presents a message about who we are as a church. We want to live for what matters most, not just what matters now. Sowing means we may not see a return right away or ever, but we trust that God is faithful and able!

How do we parent and lead our families in this digital age we live in? This week, our Senior Pastor, Jeremy Havlin, talks about the urgency we should have in making healthy changes to our families and habits. Join us as we see how developing these habits can bring us closer to God and our families.

How do we parent and lead our families in this digital age we live in? This week, our GVL Local Lead Pastor, Joe Cuyar, shows us how we can develop healthy digital habits for ourselves and for our families. Join us as we see how developing these habits can bring us closer to God and our families.

What would happen in our lives if we chose to truly remain and abide in Christ? This week, Pastor Jeremy kicks off our series, "Disconnected", with a challenging word about how we choose to spend our time.

How do we live an intentional life of purpose in a world of hyper-connectivity and constant notifications? Join us as Pastor Matt kicks off our series, "Disconnected", where we discuss how our high calling requires a high standard.

"We believe it is about His kingdom through His power for His glory" This week at Renovation GVL, we got to hear from our Senior Pastor, Jeremy Havlin, as he shared the heartbeat and vision of Renovation Church. We are passionate about God's Kingdom and being obedient to where He leads!

This week, Pastor Jeremy wraps up our series focusing on the Lord's prayer. When we look at verse 13, "For thine is the Kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen", we see how the entirety of the Trinity is represented in Jesus' prayer. We also see this powerful truth: "Prayer is about His Kingdom, through His power, for His glory!". Join us as we wrap up this incredible series!

When do we pray? This week Pastor Matt teaches from John 15 on how prayer is less of a thing we do and more of a rhythm of abiding in our relationship with Jesus. Join us as we look at some practical times we really should pray.

Are our prayers too safe? This week, our Greenville Teaching Pastor, Matt Humphrey, highlights 3 "dangerous" prayers that will make us uncomfortable but lead us closer the Father. Join us as we look at what happens when we pray for God to "Search me", "hide me", and "make me".

In this week's message, Pastor Jeremy continues our prayer series, "Before the Throne". Verse 13 says. "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil". We may be tested with many trials, but we know that Jesus understands us in our weaknesses. We can be confident that God will deliver us when we pray!

"Forgiveness protects our heart and opens our eyes and ears" This week, Pastor Jason continues our series, "Before the Throne", with an important message about forgiveness. In the Lord's prayer, Jesus commands us to show others forgiveness and grace because we have received forgiveness and grace from Jesus!

What do prayer and worship have to do with each other? This week, Pastor Joe Cuyar brings another perspective to our series, “Before the Throne,” by discussing how prayer and worship help us practice being in the presence of God.