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In the eighth installment of the “Sound Doctrine” series through 1 Timothy, the focus turns to money, wealth, and possessions. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, the message explores contentment, the dangers of loving money, and the responsibility to use what God provides wisely and generously. Believers are challenged to reject both the idolization and shaming of wealth, examine their own relationship with money, and place their hope in God rather than uncertain riches. The central call is to trust that God’s design for money is healthier and more life-giving than anything the culture offers.

Sound Doctrine | Pastor Chris Heller The church is called to care for one another with wisdom, compassion, and fairness. Believers should support those in need, treat one another as family, and bear with others without enabling harmful behavior. Following Jesus’ example, the church should notice and care for people others may overlook.

Drawing from 1 Timothy 4, this sermon challenges believers to train spiritually with intentionality and discipline. Against a backdrop of false teaching and cultural pressure, Christians are called to nourish themselves on sound doctrine through Scripture, prayer, fellowship, service, and witness. Rather than performance-based faith, the message emphasizes grace-driven growth and the restoring power of Jesus through seasons of doubt and struggle.

Drawing from 1 Timothy 3, this sermon examines the biblical qualifications for church leaders and God’s standard for healthy, godly leadership. While no leader is perfect, Scripture calls leaders to pursue a clear standard rooted in character, humility, and faithfulness. The message contrasts helpful leadership with servant leadership, pointing to Christ as the ultimate example. True leadership isn’t about position or success, but serving others and following Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve.

Sound Doctrine - 1 Timothy | Men, Women, and Church Leadership: What Does Scripture Actually Say? | Pastor Chris Heller   What does the Bible teach about the roles of men and women in the church? Looking at 1 Timothy 2:1–15, this message explores one of Scripture’s most debated passages through the historical setting of Ephesus, Paul’s call to sound doctrine, and God’s design for men and women. Rather than approaching a difficult passage with division, we’re called to understand it with humility and grace. Men and women are equal in worth and giftedness while serving in complementary roles, with Christ at the center of our identity, dignity, and purpose.

Sound Doctrine - 1 Timothy | Pastor Chris Heller   1 Timothy 1:8-20 What’s the purpose of sound doctrine, and what does it have to do with grace? Using sound doctrine as the plumb line, how does our faith measure up?   Paul knew firsthand what it meant to be changed by grace. His story reminds us that none of us is beyond the reach of God, and none of us ever outgrows our need for Him.   This Sunday, we’ll be challenged to take an honest look at our own hearts and consider what it looks like to hold tightly to faith in the daily challenge of following Christ.   #Renew #doctrine #Timothy #Blueprint #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Sound Doctrine - 1 Timothy | Pastor Chris Heller   We’re looking forward to this Sunday as we launch our fall sermon series “Sound Doctrine”, a journey through the book of 1 Timothy. Together, we’ll explore God’s blueprint for a healthy church, what we at Renew believe, why we believe it, and our response as a result of it.   While doctrine can sometimes feel like a heavy topic, don’t let the title scare you! We’ll approach these important truths through the lens of grace, asking not only what a healthy church should believe, but what it looks like when we live those beliefs out together. And because growing in faith is a process, we’ll be reminded to extend grace—to ourselves and to one another—as God continues His work of shaping and maturing each of us.

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Crushed | Pastor Chris Heller   Judges 16 This Sunday we will be wrapping up our Help Is On the Way series with the dramatic conclusion to the life of Samson. We will also be observing Communion.   Samson’s story is one of incredible strength, devastating weakness, and a God who is not finished—even when everything seems lost. Samson’s choices finally catch up with him, leaving him broken, blinded, and seemingly defeated. But in his darkest moment, he turns back to the Lord, and God gives him strength one final time.   We hope you’ll join us as we discover that failure doesn’t have to be the final chapter—God can still accomplish His purposes through a life surrendered to Him.   #Renew #Judges #Rebel #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Slow To Anger | Pastor Chris Heller   Judges 15 This week we’ll see Samson’s story takes a dramatic turn as anger, revenge, and conflict seem to spiral out of control. Yet, even through Samson’s impulsive choices and complicated character, God is still at work, using an imperfect man to accomplish His purposes and deliver His people.   #Renew #Judges #Rebel #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Samson | Pastor Chris Heller   Judges 13 As Judges 13 begins, Israel continues in the same old rebel cycle and finds themselves in trouble once again. But this time, before they even cry out for help, God is already at work. He announces the birth of an unlikely deliverer named Samson, a man set apart for a special purpose before he is even born.   As we look at Samson’s story over the next few weeks, we will see incredible strength, surprising choices, and plenty of rebellion—but behind it all is the faithfulness of a God who refuses to give up on His people.   #Renew #Judges #Rebel #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Out Of Chances | Pastor Jon Adams   Judges 11-12 This Sunday in our Help Is On the Way series, we’ll be looking at Judges 11-12 and the tragic story of Jephthah.   Israel is once again caught in their familiar cycle of turning away from God, experiencing the consequences, and crying out for help. After years of this rebellion, it would seem reasonable for God to say, “Enough!” Yet, He responds with mercy, raising up Jephthah to rescue His people. Unfortunately, while securing victory for Israel, Jephthah makes a reckless vow with devastating consequences.   Join us as we consider Jephthah’s story and discover what it reveals about the incredible patience and faithful love of a God who continues to reach for His people, even when they wander.   #Renew #Judges #Rebel #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Gideon’s Ephod | Pastor Chris Heller   This Sunday, we'll be diving into Judges 8, where we find the surprising conclusion of Gideon's story. After an incredible victory that only God could have orchestrated, Gideon faces a different battle: the quiet temptations that come after success. It's a reminder that our greatest challenges aren't always in the struggle—they can come in the seasons when everything seems to be going well and we aren’t on our guard.   Join us as we discover how to stay humble, keep God at the center, and finish the race with faith. Looking forward to worshiping together!   #Renew #Judges #Rebel #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Gideon’s Chosen 300 | Pastor Chris Heller   This Sunday we’ll observe Gideon as he carefully carries out God’s instructions for overcoming the Midianites. In spite of his fear and insecurities, he obediently gathers the unlikely battle weapons — trumpets, jars and torches — and distributes them to his meager army of 300 men.   For most people, this sounds like a recipe for certain disaster. But Gideon’s faith is growing, and he has learned that God can be trusted to do what He promised.     Join us this week as we see the incredible things God accomplishes through those who simply trust and obey Him.   #Renew #Judges #Rebel #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Do You Trust Me? | Pastor Chris Heller This sermon explores the story of Gideon from the book of Judges, examining how God works through weak faith to accomplish His purposes. The central message focuses on God's non-negotiable requirement that all idols must come down before freedom can be found. Through Gideon's story, we address the "rebel cycle" of sin, consequences, repentance, rescue, restoration, and relapse that characterizes the book of Judges. We are challenged to identify modern-day idols—anything we claim as "my" (my freedom, my identity, my safety, my comfort, my future)—and surrender them to God. The sermon emphasizes that compromise gradually allows what should never be allowed, destroys what should never be destroyed, and threatens who should never be threatened. Despite Gideon's weak faith and repeated requests for confirmation (the fleece test), God remained patient and faithful, demonstrating that divine assurance is more important than self-assurance. The message concludes with an invitation to trust God completely, allowing Him to transform what we once used for ourselves into instruments for His purposes. #Renew #Judges #Evil #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Gideon | Pastor Chris Heller   Judges 6-8 Have you ever felt like you weren't the right person for the job? Gideon certainly did. When God called him, he was full of questions, doubts, and reasons why someone else would be a better choice. But God wasn't looking for someone who had it all together—He was looking for someone willing to trust Him, one step at a time.   Join us this Sunday as we continue our Help Is On the Way series and follow Gideon's incredible journey in Judges 6–8. We'll see how God turned an unlikely man into a courageous leader and reminded His people that the greatest victories come when we depend on Him instead of ourselves.   #Renew #Judges #Evil #motorcycle #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch