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Renew Church Lynnwood
by Renew Lynnwood
Renew is a multethnic church located in Lynnwood, WA. We are laid-back, community-oriented, and relationally-driven. We are excited about living authentic lives that embody love, mercy, and hope in ways that are meaningful to our neighbors. We are a community that values diversity and desire to be multi-ethnic and inter-generational while encouraging the diversity of backgrounds within our leadership.
Episodes
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Sunday Sermon 10.04.2026 || Dave Sim || Mark 12:41-44
Sermon on Mark 12:41-44
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Sunday Sermon 09.27.2026 || Dave Sim || Matthew 18:21-35
Sunday Sermon 09.27.2026 || Dave Sim || Matthew 18:21-35 by Renew Lynnwood
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Renew Sunday Sermon 09.20.2026 || Dave Sim || Matthew 18:21-35
A sermon on Matthew 18:21-35
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Sunday Sermon 09.13.2026 || Dave Sim || Matthew 20:1–16
Sermon on Matthew 20:1–16
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"Honoring Our Elders" by Dave Sim | Psalm 71:14-18 and 1 Peter 5:1-60 | 5.10.2026
We live in a youthfulness and ability-centric culture where our seniors are regularly marginalized. In a healthy formation journey we honor our elders and sit at their feet for wisdom.
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"Mystery, Not Certainty" by Dave Sim | Matthew 14:22-33 | 05.03.2026
Peter Walks on Water. When he looks down out of fear and looking for certainty, he sinks.
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"Circle, Not a Line" by Dave Sim | John 15:1-5 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 | 04.26.2026
Spiritual growth is rarely a straight line upward; it is a seasonal journey. Drawing from John 15, we explored "cyclical formation"—the divine rhythm of abiding in Christ and undergoing pruning, where seasons of struggle and surrender cycle into seasons of fruitfulness. Instead of chasing linear...
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"We, Not I" by Dave Sim | Genesis 1:26-27, 2:18 | 04.19.2026
Western culture champions individual autonomy, but Genesis reveals God created humanity for interdependence, not isolation. As a relational Trinity, God designed us to be interconnected image-bearers.
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"Walk, Don't Run" | Rev. Dave Sim | John 20:1-18 | Easter 2026
On this Easter morning, we are invited to consider two very different ways of approaching the Resurrection. One is a race for control — a grasping for certainty, authority, and external proofs. The other is a journey of love — a movement toward relationship, presence, and intimacy with the living...
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Palm Sunday | Amanda Moffat | Matthew 21:1-11 | 03.29.2026
Palm Sunday | Amanda Moffat | Matthew 21:1-11 | 03.29.2026 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"A Greater Thirst" | Dave Sim | John 4:7-15 | 03.08.2026
Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan Women at the Well. More than physical thirst, Jesus offers the woman Spiritual water to quench her soul. Spirit and Truth comes in the desert.
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Love Meets Us in the Wilderness | Nancy de Jong | John 3:1-17 | 03.01.2026
Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus about being born again in order to see the Kingdom of God. This passage also gives us a verse which has been an anchor for many people’s faith. However, beyond being born of the Spirit to someday enter heaven, what does this passage teach us about living a...
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"Out of the Wilderness" | Dave Sim | Luke 4:1-13 | 02.22.2026
"Out of the Wilderness" | Dave Sim | Luke 4:1-13 | 02.22.2026 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"Transfiguration" | Matthew 17:1-9 | 02.15.2026
On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus reveals his true divine glory to his disciples to confirm his identity as the Son of God and to strengthen their faith before he descends to the suffering of the cross. Jesus’ response to the terrified disciples—"Rise, and have no fear"—is a reminder that…
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Psalm 62 | Denise Lindberg | 02.08.2026
Psalm 62 | Denise Lindberg | 02.08.2026 by RC2 Lynnwood
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Psalm 31 | Diana Cleveland | 02.01.2026
Psalm 31 | Diana Cleveland | 02.01.2026 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"Unity" by Dave Sim | Psalm 133 | January 25, 2026
Psalm 133 uplifts he goodness, beauty, and blessing of godly unity among believers. What does this mean for our church community today?
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"Like Dreamers" Dave Sim | Psalm 126 | 01.18.2026
Psalm 126 explores the movement from past deliverance to present struggle and future hope.
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"The Ascent, a Journey of Trust" Dave Sim | Psalm 121 | 01.11.2026
The Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) are a collection of 15 psalms used by Jewish pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for annual feasts, symbolizing a spiritual journey from hardship to God's presence in Zion, characterized by themes of God's protection, grace, and presence. We begin the pilgrimage...
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"Sing a New Song" Dave Sim | Psalm 98 | 01.04.2026
Psalm 98 is one of six Enthronement Psalms (Psalms 93, 95-99) that celebrate Yahweh’s universal sovereignty and eternal kingship. These Psalms depict God as a just and powerful ruler over creation, calling people to worship and highlighting themes of salvation, later reinterpreted in Christianity...
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Welcoming the Stranger | Magdiel Tzec | 2 Timothy 2:8-10 | 10.12.2025
Welcoming the Stranger | Magdiel Tzec | 2 Timothy 2:8-10 | 10.12.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"A Command: Love the Stranger" | Diana Cleveland | Leviticus 19:33-34 | 09.28.2025
A command to love the stranger.
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"Receiving Hospitality" | Dave Sim | Acts 28:1-10 | 09.21.2025
The people of Malta warmly welcomed Paul and his companions, offering fire, food, and shelter. Paul's healing of Publius affirmed their kindness and opened doors for ministry, showing how hospitality reveals God's character. Hospitality is a reciprocal and relational reality. We need to learn not...
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"The Feast of Welcome" | Dave Sim | Isaiah 25:6-9 | 09.14.2025
God prepares a feast for all people, breaking barriers and inviting everyone to His table. This sets the foundation for our call to extend hospitality. Application: Reflect on how we can create spaces of abundance and inclusion in our homes, churches, and communities.
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"The Bread of Life" | Dave Sim | John 6:28-35 CEB | 09.07.2025
Jesus shifts the crowd’s focus from physical bread to Himself as the true, life-giving sustenance. God is not just a provider of temporary needs, but the giver of eternal life through Christ—the “bread from heaven” who satisfies the soul’s deepest hunger.
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"Will You Follow" | Alison Robison | Matthew 8:18-22 | 08.31.2025
This week we will wrap our study of Matthew . As we walk as disciples with Jesus, we will need to ask: do our preconceived and culturally influenced notions of “how to live” fit with Christ’s teachings? Do our previously held expectations and traditions come with us as we follow? As we wrap up…
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"Activated" | Dave Sim | Matthew 8:14-17 | 08.24.2025
In Matthew 8:14-16, Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law by touching her hand, which causes her fever to leave her and she begins to serve them. This miracle demonstrates Jesus' power and compassion.
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"Jesus and the Centurion" | Dave Sim | Matthew 8:5-13 | 08.17.2025
The Roman centurion demonstrates extraordinary faith by believing Jesus can heal his servant from a distance, without needing to physically visit. His humility is exemplary: “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.” He recognizes Jesus’ divine authority, likening it to his own…
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"Jesus Heals a Leper" | Dave Sim | Matthew 8:1-4 | 08.10.2025
Jesus heals a leper.
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“Firm Foundation” | Dave Sim | Matthew 7:24-29 | 08.03.2025
Matthew 7:24-29 New International Version 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it…
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“Not the Easy Way” | Dave Sim | Matthew 7:13-14 | 07.20.2025
Jesus presents a stark choice between two ways: the wide path and the narrow path. One leads to destruction and the other to life. The narrow path reflects the way of discipleship, marked by inward transformation and obedience.
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“The Golden Rule” | Dave Sim | Matthew 7:12 | 07.13.2025
We continue in our Sermon on the Mount Series with a sermon on the Golden Rule.
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"Ask, Seek, Knock" || Amanda Moffat || Matthew 7:7-11 || 07.06.2025
"Ask, Seek, Knock" || Amanda Moffat || Matthew 7:7-11 || 07.06.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood
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“Who are the Dogs and Pigs?” || Dave Sim || Matthew 7:6 || 06.29.2025
“Who are the Dogs and Pigs?” || Dave Sim || Matthew 7:6 || 06.29.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"Do Not Judge" || Dave Sim || Matthew 7:1-5 || 06.22.2025
Jesus delivers a strong warning against judgment and hypocrisy. He commands, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged," urging us to approach others with humility rather than condemnation, challenging us to engage in honest self-reflection before correcting others.
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"Worry" || Dave Sim || Matthew 6:25-34 || 06.15.2025
Jesus teaches about trusting God instead of worrying. He urges His followers not to be anxious about their basic needs—food, drink, and clothing—because God, who cares for the birds and flowers, will surely provide for His people as well.
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"Prayer" || Tim Hsieh || Matthew 6:5-15 || 06.01.2025
"Prayer" || Tim Hsieh || Matthew 6:5-15 || 06.01.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"Covert Faith" || Dave Sim || Matthew 6:1-4; 16-18 || 05.25.2025
Jesus continues to press into the “heart” of matters–that faith begins from the inside out. Jesus warns against performing righteous acts for public recognition and instead encourages sincere, private generosity that seeks God's approval rather than human praise.
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"Creative Resistance" || Dave Sim || Matthew 5:38-48 || 05.18.2025
Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:38-48 are a powerful example of subversive non-violence. In this passage, Jesus challenges the traditional "eye for an eye" principle and instead calls for radical love, non-retaliation, and enemy love. He instructs his followers to turn the other cheek, give more…
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"Oaks of Righteousness" || Dave Sim || Isaiah 61:1-4 || 05.11.2025
Renew’s founding verses are embedded in this passage. What does it mean to live into the Good News of these words pointing forward to Jesus’ ministry? We are growing deeper roots as ambassadors of reconciliation and participants in God’s renewing of all things.
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Rev. Ieisha Hawley ||John 17:13-21 || 05.04.2025
John 17:13-21 NRSV 3 But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 15 I am not...
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"Touching Jesus" || Dave Sim || Luke 24:36-43 || 04.27.2025
Christ is Risen. And Jesus is real! Jesus reveals himself to his disciples, showing them his hands and feet. Though they continue to doubt, Jesus asks for something to eat and shares a meal with them. He then charges them to be his witnesses. What has Jesus done in your life? When do you doubt...
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Palm Sunday || Alison Robison || Luke 19:28-40 || 04.13.2025
Palm Sunday Sermon
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"All Out Love" by Dave Sim || John 12:1-8 || 04.06.2025
"All Out Love" by Dave Sim || John 12:1-8 || 04.06.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"We Were Made for this: Wowacintanka - Perseverance" by Lenore Three Stars || James 1:3-4 || 03.30.2025
We are excited to welcome Lenore Three Stars as our guest speaker at Renew. Lenore speaks, rights, and teaches from a Native perspective on decolonizing theology and racial reconciliation.
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"Jerusalem, Jerusalem" by Dave Sim || Luke 13:31-35 || 03.16.2025
34 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again…
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"Get to the Wilderness" by Alison Robison || Luke 4:1-13 NASB || 03.09.2025
As we begin the season of Lent, we are invited to follow Jesus’ example of being led by the Spirit into spaces that invite challenging choices and a clear dependence on God.
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"Integrity and Honesty" by Dave Sim || Matthew 5:33-37 || 03.02.2025
33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for…
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"Anger" by Dave Sim || Matthew 5:21-26 || 02.16.2025
"Anger" by Dave Sim || Matthew 5:21-26 || 02.16.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood
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"Law and Fulfillment" by Dave Sim | Matthew 5:17-20 | 02.09.2025
Two major themes we have explored in the Sermon on the Moun so far: 1. the essential character of Jesus' disciples as described by the Beatitudes and 2. their purpose to be the salt and light of the world. Jesus pivots to a discussion of the Law and the Prophets to address concerns about...
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Renew is a multethnic church located in Lynnwood, WA. We are laid-back, community-oriented, and relationally-driven. We are excited about living authentic lives that embody love, mercy, and hope in ways that are meaningful to our neighbors. We are a community that values diversity and desire to be multi-ethnic and inter-generational while encouraging the diversity of backgrounds within our leadership.
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