Renewal City Church Teachings

James explores the story of the early church’s prayer in the face of persecution from Acts 4 as an example of the invitation God gives each of us to pray for Him to “use me”. Use Me James Dieter

James examines the story of Jesus’ surrendering prayer in the garden of Gethsemane as a template for our own surrendering prayer of “break me.” Break Me James Dieter

Mikinzi, along with special guest Alliyah, share thoughts on the pivotal prayer “search me” from Psalm 139. Search Me Mikinzi Rambo & Alliyah Dieter

Joe emphasizes the warnings from 1 Peter 5 to “stay alert” as we engage in prayer with the spiritual battle that is always being waged around us. Stay Alert! Joe Goldsby

How did Jesus know what to do? How did Jesus know what to pray? Jon teaches on practical ways that we can be aware of and participate in what the Spirit is doing in the lives of those around us through praying for others. Praying for Others Jon Dieter

James Teaches on 2 Kings 6 and Hebrews 11 & 12 as he discussed how our prayers join us to the heavenly hosts and cloud of witnesses in the unseen realm. We Don't Pray Alone - Cloud of Witnesses James Dieter

Mikinzi discusses the various methods and benefits of praying in community with other members of the body. We Don't Pray Alone - The Body Mikinzi Rambo

James teaches on Acts Chapter 2 and Romans 8 as he examines what it means to learn to pray in such a way as to be connected to the Holy Spirit. We Don't Pray Alone - The Spirit James Dieter

Mikinzi taught on the priestly blessing from Numbers 6 and gave a word to our graduating seniors before the church took time to pray over each of them. When You Don't Know What To Say Mikinzi Rambo

Betty examines the parable of the persistent widow to discuss the invitation we all have to be changed by our prayer life as we learn to walk in “eye contact” with our Creator. Don't Give Up When Answers Delay Betty Hayes

Studying the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector going to the temple to pray, James discusses how important our posture is in our prayer life, especially regarding how the non-verbal parts of our prayer life can impact the heart of our prayers. This teaching also contains a church family update on some transitions in our leadership team. Teach Us To Pray - Posture James Dieter Download

James preaches that we as believers should practice forgiveness and remember our own forgiven state as the foundation for forgiving others. Forgiveness James Dieter Download

Mikinzi encourages us to move beyond routine prayer and toward a heartfelt, hones, and relational practice that is meaningful to our daily lives. Teach us to Pray Mikinzi Rambo Download

James speaks on the importance of prayer and encourages community, worship, and personal commitment to spiritual growth through prayer. Prayer James Dieter Download

In the Pastor’s Superbowl, James delivers a Easter message on redemption on the resurrection of Christ. Easter Sunday James Dieter Download

James challenges us to embrace the true kingdom Jesus inaugurates—a kingdom of humility, sacrifice, reconciliation, and transformation that transcends earthly power struggles. The true kingdom James Dieter Download

Joe and a guest walk us through how to experience the renewal offered by Jesus even through crisis and pain. Experiencing Renewal Joe Goldsby Download

James tackles Ephesians 5 and discusses the topic of Christian submission. Submission James Dieter Download

Moving through Ephesians into chapter 5, James challenges us to walk the path that is set out for us by the lord and how to return if you have strayed. Follow the path James Dieter Download

Continuing in Ephesians 3, Mike discusses or identity in Christ and how to break through the veil that keeps is from seeing it. Piercing the veil Mike Murray Download

James teaches out of Ephesians 2, reminding of us of the truth that we are saved by God's grace, mercy, and love. He is rich in mercy and love James Dieter Download

Mikinzi teaches out of Ephesians 1 about the importance of being rooted first in Christ. In Christ Mikinzi Rambo Download

James introduces the book of Ephesians and unveils a church wide deep dive into the book.  Join in here as a starting point as we move through this book. Epheisans James Dieter Download

Betty discusses Jesus' call to follow him and course correcting in the midst of following. Follow me Betty Hayes Download

Continuing in the Gospel of John, James discusses Jesus meeting the disciples after a long night and their response to that, asking how we respond to Jesus' presence. How do you respond? James Dieter Download

On this Baptism Sunday, Mikinzi discusses the resurrection, doubt, and new life through Baptism. Baptism Mikinzi Rambo Download

In anticipation of the New Year, listen as James discusses the transformation and renewal brought by Christ and what that can look like going in to 2026. Renewal James Dieter Download

Teaching on the final theme of advent, Mikinzi describes Love and how God embodies it. Love Mikinzi Rambo Download

Mike leads us in a teaching on the Advent theme of Joy and ways to capture it. Joy Mike Murray Download

Rodgers and James discuss giving as a form of worship. See the video mentioned in the sermon here and learn more about Rodgers’ ministry through Ambassadors of Hope Kenya. Charity is Worship Rodgers Audi and James Dieter Download

Teaching in John 20, Mikinzi discusses Mary's discovery of Jesus' body missing from the tomb along with her reaction. Supposing he was the gardener Mikinzi Rambo Download

James encourages that grace is enough and that God’s kingdom is built and sustained by those who dare to step out and act in faith. The sufficiency of grace James Dieter Download

James encourages participation in God’s unfolding kingdom, anchored in the reality of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. Participating in the kingdom James Dieter Download

James discusses the crucifixion of Jesus and how that moment of redemption impacts us. The redeeming crucifixion James Dieter Download

Continuing in the book of John, James urges believers to resist convenience and entitlement, embrace humility, and live with holy commitment. Justice and politics James Dieter Download

James continues analyzing Jesus' trial and invites us to seek the Holy Spirit on what needs to be different in us. Lord, deliver me James Dieter Download

James analyzes the trial of Jesus and speaking truth even in the midst of our own trials. Jesus' Trial James Dieter Download

Continuing in the book of John, Betty speaks on how God uses our mistakes and how confession brings peace. When God shows up in spite of us Betty Hayes Download

Mikinzi continues in the Lessons from the upper room series teaching out of John 18 The will of the Father Mikinzi Rambo Download

James speaks on the unity of the believers in the latest lessons from the last supper. Unity of the believers James Dieter Download

In this lessons from the last supper, Jesus teaches why he must depart so the holy Spirit can enter the world. It is for your benefit that I go away Mikinzi Rambo Download

James discusses the invitations of Jesus and how we as followers continue that work. Invitations James Dieter Download

Continuing in lessons from the last supper, James describes how to love others using Jesus as a model. How to love others James Dieter Download

From series The Lessons from the Last Supper, James talks about Jesus’ instruction to his disciples to “remain” or “abide” in Him. NOTE: This sermon was recorded on a phone at outdoor church so please forgive (or just enjoy) the background noise and less than usual audio quality. Remain in the Vine James Dieter Download

Mikinzi and Team describe their recent service at Camp Attitude and demonstrate the impact of stepping out into the great commission. Camp Attitude Mikinzi Rambo Download

Amber speaks on inviting others to the great banquet table prepared for those in the kingdom as well as an update on Young Life ministry. Inviting others to the table (feat Young Life) Amber Moats Download

James picks up an old series in the Gospel of John by starting a new series called lessons from the last supper. Lessons from the last supper James Dieter Download

In this Pentecost season, James explores the relationship between the believer and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit James Dieter Download

James teaches through the book of John, focusing on Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well. Everlasting Nourishment James Dieter Download

Mikinzi continues through the big bible walk through discussing the healing of the paralyzed man. Healing of the paralyzed man Mikinzi Rambo Download