Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth

Ernest H. Benjamin
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Welcome to Sunday Renewal, the podcast designed to help you reconnect with God, rediscover your purpose, and step boldly into the life He created you to live. Hosted by Ernest Benjamin—a husband, father, entrepreneur, and seasoned preacher with nearly two decades of experience—this weekly podcast brings you powerful, hope-filled messages rooted in God’s Word. Each episode will inspire and equip you to break free from fear, doubt, and exhaustion, so you can live with confidence in God’s promises and purpose for your life. If you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving in your faith, hit SUBSCRIBE now. Join us every Sunday for renewed hope, fresh strength, and a deeper walk with God. This is your moment. Let’s take this journey together—starting Sunday, December 1, 2024.Follow us online @sundayrenewal Contact Us - support@sundayrenewal.com

  1. 5D AGO

    45 | Finding Hope When Evil Seems To Win (Revelation 20) - Part II

    In this episode, we step into Revelation 20:9–10, where Satan makes his final stand and surrounds the people of God.  From a human point of view, it looks hopeless.  But in an instant, heaven moves—fire falls, the rebellion ends, and the devil is cast down forever. This passage reminds us that even when evil feels overwhelming, God is still in control.  His power is decisive, His judgment is final, and His victory is secure. Because when the enemy surrounds, the child of God can stand still and trust—the battle belongs to the Lord. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ Why Satan’s rebellion ends not with struggle but with God’s swift fire ✅ How Scripture shows God’s judgment is holy, purifying, and unstoppable ✅ The reason believers don’t have to panic when life feels overwhelming ✅ What it means to be still and let God fight your battles If you’ve ever felt surrounded—by problems at home, pressure at work, or battles in your own mind—this message will help you hold on to hope. ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube! ✨ A safe, joyful channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs to help children fall in love with God’s Word. ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 Looking for more biblical encouragement? Visit our blog for devotionals and Bible studies to help you grow deeper in your walk with Christ. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. [Download it here.] ❤️ If this episode encouraged you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to know: evil may gather, but God always answers with fire. Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    45 min

  2. SEP 21

    44 | Finding Hope When Evil Seems To Win (Revelation 20) - Part I

    The world feels like it’s unraveling.  Wars drag on.  Corruption is uncovered at the highest levels.  Propaganda spreads faster than truth.  Justice is delayed while the innocent suffer. If you’ve ever looked at the headlines and asked, “Where is God? Why does evil keep winning?”— This message is for you. In Revelation 20, God pulls back the curtain and shows us how the story ends. Satan doesn’t slip the lock; God holds the key.  Evil doesn’t get the last word; Jesus does.  The louder evil shouts, the closer it is to its final breath. In Part 1 of this study, we’ll see why God permits one final surge of evil—not as a sign of weakness, but to expose the true nature of rebellion and to prove His judgment is righteous. Because while hell rages, heaven still rules. What You’ll Discover in This Episode ✅ Why Satan’s release is not a victory but part of God’s sovereign plan ✅ How God unmasks the full nature of evil so His judgment is beyond dispute ✅ How to hold onto hope when headlines shake your faith ✅ Why delays are not denials—God’s justice is never late ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube!  ✨ It’s a fun, faith-filled channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs designed to help children fall in love with God’s Word.  ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here ❤️ Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps others find hope and renewal. Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    44 min

  3. SEP 14

    43 | If the Holy Spirit Lives in Me with Hiram Kemp

    We live in a world where the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood. Some attach His name to every feeling or impulse. Others reduce Him to an abstract doctrine. But Scripture paints a much clearer—and far more beautiful—picture. In this week’s Guest Spotlight episode, Hiram Kemp takes us through what it really means to have the Spirit of God dwelling within. He shows how the Spirit’s presence isn’t about chasing signs or emotions—it’s about transformation that can be seen, felt, and lived out every day. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✅ The biblical truth about the Spirit’s indwelling, and why it matters more than we realize ✅ Why the Spirit’s presence brings a unique joy the world can’t steal ✅ How the Spirit unites believers across differences and divisions ✅ The Spirit’s role in your growth, transformation, and daily sanctification ✅ The unseen ways the Spirit strengthens, intercedes, and sustains you And more... If you’ve ever asked, “How do I know the Spirit lives in me?” this message will meet you with clarity, conviction, and hope. ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube!  ✨ It’s a fun, faith-filled channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs designed to help children fall in love with God’s Word.  ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here ❤️ Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps others find hope and renewal.  💡 Don’t keep it to yourself—share this episode with a friend who’s searching for assurance about the Spirit’s work in their life.  Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    46 min

  4. SEP 7

    42 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part IV

    Have you ever knocked on a door and wondered if anyone was on the other side? Prayer can feel that way.  We ask, we seek, we knock, and sometimes all we hear is silence. But in Luke 11:9–13, Jesus pulls back the curtain on God’s heart.  He reminds us that prayer isn’t a gamble, it’s a guarantee because our Father is generous, faithful, and never tired of hearing from His children. In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series and discover what Jesus really meant when He said, Ask, and it will be given. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why Jesus commands us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking ✅ How God’s generosity shows up in the certainty of His response ✅ The promise behind “good gifts” and what that means for your prayers If you’ve ever felt like your prayers were wasted words, this message will remind you that God is not reluctant—He is generous, and He is listening. ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube!  ✨ It’s a fun, faith-filled channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs designed to help children fall in love with God’s Word.  ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here ❤️ Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps others find hope and renewal. ✨ Share it with a friend who feels like giving up on prayer. Your share could be the encouragement they’ve been waiting for. Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    36 min

  5. AUG 31

    41 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part III

    What do you do when life knocks on your door at midnight? Not literally—but in those moments when you feel empty, weak, and out of answers. That’s exactly the picture Jesus uses to teach us how to pray in Luke 11. Prayer, He says, isn’t polished or polite.  It’s pounding on heaven’s door when you have nothing left to give.  It’s bold, shameless persistence that refuses to walk away until the Father responds. In this week’s episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series and discover why Jesus invites us to pray with a holy stubbornness.  Because while reluctant neighbors may sigh at midnight knocks, your Father in heaven never sleeps, never hides, and never says “don’t bother Me.”  He welcomes your persistence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  ✅ Why Jesus tells a story about a midnight knock right after teaching the Lord’s Prayer  ✅ The three movements of shameless prayer: dependence, persistence, and provision  ✅ How to keep praying when the door feels closed and heaven seems silent  ✅ Why God’s delays are not His denials, and how they shape your faith  ✅ What it means to approach God with “holy stubbornness” that honors His heart  ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube! ✨ It’s a fun, faith-filled channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs designed to help children fall in love with God’s Word. ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here ❤️ Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps others find hope and renewal. ✨ Share it with a friend who feels like giving up on prayer. Your share could be the encouragement they’ve been waiting for. Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    41 min

  6. AUG 24

    40 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part II

    What if prayer wasn’t just about the “big” moments—eternity, salvation, or crisis? What if God actually wanted you to bring Him your everyday needs—your bills, your battles, your bread? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series in Luke 11:3–4.  Last time, we focused on the Godward focus of prayer—His name, His kingdom, His glory. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He teaches us that prayer is also about dependence, the humble trust of children who bring their Father everything. This week, we’ll discover how prayer draws us into daily reliance on God for:  ✅ Provision: asking for “daily bread” and learning to trust Him one day at a time  ✅ Pardon: breathing in His forgiveness and breathing it back out toward others  ✅ Protection: bringing Him even the temptations and secret battles no one else sees If part one lifted our eyes to God’s greatness, part two places our empty hands into His goodness.  Because the God who rules the galaxies is not too big to notice when you’re hungry, hurting, or in need of mercy. ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube!  ✨ It’s a fun, faith-filled channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs designed to help children fall in love with God’s Word.  ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here ❤️ Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps others find hope and renewal. ✨ Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that God cares about the details of their life. Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    47 min

  7. AUG 17

    39 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus

    What if prayer wasn’t a performance, a formula, or a last resort in times of crisis? What if it could be simple again—honest, bold, and deeply beautiful? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest takes us into Luke 11, where the disciples watched Jesus pray and finally asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.”  What follows isn’t just a set of words to memorize, but an invitation to a relationship. Jesus shows us how to pray as children who belong, not as strangers trying to impress. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✅ Why prayer often feels like a burden—and how Jesus makes it a gift. ✅ The first three God-centered priorities Jesus teaches before we ever ask for our needs. ✅ What it means to call God “Father”—and why that was revolutionary. ✅ How prayer shifts the spotlight off ourselves and back onto God’s glory. ✅ What “Your kingdom come” really means for our lives right now. If prayer has ever felt confusing, dry, or distant for you, this episode will help you rediscover prayer the way Jesus intended—real, relational, and renewing. ✨ Parents and grandparents—check out The Devo Kids on YouTube!  ✨ It’s a fun, faith-filled channel with short devotionals, prayers, and songs designed to help children fall in love with God’s Word.  ✨ Subscribe today and grab the free printable journal pages at thedevokids.com. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here  👉 If this episode helps you see prayer in a new light, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a friend who needs renewal in their prayer life too. Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    38 min

  8. AUG 10

    38 | Elijah: A Man Like Us, Used By God with Hiram Kemp

    Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp This week on Sunday Renewal, guest speaker Hiram Kemp takes us on a journey through the dramatic highs and crushing lows of the prophet Elijah’s life.  From his bold stand on Mount Carmel, calling down fire from heaven, to the depths of despair where he sat under a broom tree ready to give up—Elijah’s story is a raw and relatable portrait of faith under pressure. Hiram unpacks how God meets His people in both their victories and their valleys, reminding us that our worth isn’t tied to our performance but to His steadfast love. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: ✅ How Elijah’s boldness was rooted in his relationship with God. ✅ Why prayer is the true starting point for spiritual victory. ✅ What it means to stand for truth even when you stand alone. ✅ How God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things for His glory. If you’ve ever felt outnumbered in your faith, struggled to speak up for what’s right, or wondered if your prayers really matter—this powerful lesson will remind you that God still answers by fire. 👉 FREE RESOURCE: 7-Day Bold Faith Challenge! Strengthen your courage to share the gospel with daily scripture, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Download it here ❤️ If this episode encouraged you, be sure to follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it today! Support the show Support the Show: Want to help us reach more people with God’s Word? Consider supporting the podcast with a donation. Your generosity fuels this ministry and helps us create even more resources for you. Click here to learn more: One-Time Donation (Paypal) $3+ Monthly Subscription

    40 min
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Welcome to Sunday Renewal, the podcast designed to help you reconnect with God, rediscover your purpose, and step boldly into the life He created you to live. Hosted by Ernest Benjamin—a husband, father, entrepreneur, and seasoned preacher with nearly two decades of experience—this weekly podcast brings you powerful, hope-filled messages rooted in God’s Word. Each episode will inspire and equip you to break free from fear, doubt, and exhaustion, so you can live with confidence in God’s promises and purpose for your life. If you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving in your faith, hit SUBSCRIBE now. Join us every Sunday for renewed hope, fresh strength, and a deeper walk with God. This is your moment. Let’s take this journey together—starting Sunday, December 1, 2024.Follow us online @sundayrenewal Contact Us - support@sundayrenewal.com

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