Sometimes we wonder if God really sees what happens behind church doors — the meetings, the manipulation, the moments when power crushes people instead of protecting them.

Ezekiel 34 answers that question with unmistakable clarity: God sees. God cares. And God will act.

In this powerful episode, Ernest walks us into one of the most sobering scenes in Scripture — a divine courtroom where God Himself takes the stand against corrupt shepherds.

He doesn’t whisper justice. He swears it.

“As I live,” declares the Lord.

Because when those who wear His name misrepresent His heart, heaven responds.

This isn’t the rage of a distant deity — it’s the heartbreak of a protective Father who loves His flock too much to let injustice go unchallenged.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ Why God’s oath — “As I live” — is a divine promise that no injustice escapes His sight
✅ What “My Shepherds” reveals about God’s ownership and His heartbreak over misrepresentation
✅ How church abuse and betrayal wound faith at its deepest level — and why heaven refuses to stay silent
✅ How the failed shepherds of verse 8 give way to the faithful Shepherd of verse 23 — Jesus, who gathers what others scattered.

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Sometimes the deepest wounds don’t come from enemies—they come from leaders.

From people we trusted to guide, protect, and care for us.

In Ezekiel 34, God doesn’t stay silent about failed leadership.

He grieves it.

He exposes the heartbreak of shepherds who stop shepherding, and the devastating impact that neglect has on His people.

This message unpacks God’s heart toward the scattered and the wounded—the ones who still love Him but no longer feel safe among His people.

It’s not a message of condemnation, but compassion.

Because when shepherds fail, God doesn’t abandon His sheep… He goes after them Himself.

In this episode, we'll explore:

✅ Why spiritual neglect breaks God’s heart

✅ How failed leadership leads to “scattered sheep”

✅ What God’s response reveals about His relentless love

✅ How the church can reflect His compassion for the wounded

✅ Why God’s heart for the scattered must become our mission for restoration

If you’ve ever been hurt by leadership, or if you lead in any capacity yourself, this message will meet you where you are—with both grace and truth.

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Let’s talk about the pain no one expects—hurt inside the church.

If you’ve been shamed with Scripture, silenced in the name of “unity,” or dismissed when you spoke up, this episode is for you.

In Ezekiel 34, God doesn’t look away—He confronts corrupt shepherds, defends His flock, and promises to personally rescue the wounded.

This isn’t just history.

It’s God’s heart on display: He’s not loyal to platforms—He’s loyal to His people.

When leaders exploit, He stands against them.

When sheep are scattered, He gathers and heals.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ What “church hurt” is—and why it cuts so deeply
✅ How God Himself speaks against abusive leadership (Ezekiel 34:1–10)
✅ Why silence in the face of corruption isn’t loyalty—it’s complicity
✅ Hope for the wounded: the Good Shepherd still binds up the broken

If you’ve ever thought, “I love God, but I don’t know if I can trust His people…”

God sees what happened.

He does not minimize your pain.

He names it, and He moves toward you to heal.

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Let’s be honest—no one expects to get hurt by the people of God.

That’s what makes church hurt so painful.

It’s not just disappointment—it’s betrayal in the name of God.

In this deeply compassionate episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin speaks directly to the pain so many quietly carry—the pain of being wounded by the very place that was supposed to be safe.

Whether it came through gossip, hypocrisy, abuse of authority, or silence when you needed protection, this message reminds you: God sees. God names it. And God heals it.

Drawing from Psalm 55, Ernest explores the story of David’s betrayal—how the wound from a “familiar friend” mirrors the pain many believers feel today.

Yet even in betrayal, we see a Savior who understands—Jesus, who was betrayed by His own, yet turned pain into redemption.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ What “church hurt” really is and why it cuts so deeply
✅ How Psalm 55 gives biblical language to your pain
✅ The difference between opposition from the world and betrayal from within
✅ Why God never minimizes your wounds but invites you to cast your burdens on Him
✅ How to start healing and rebuilding trust—not in people, but in God

If you’ve ever said, “I love God, but I can’t go back,” this episode is for you.

Because the God who was betrayed Himself is also the God who heals the betrayed.

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What if evangelism wasn’t reserved for “experts,” but woven into normal life—your lunch break, your group text, your neighbor’s driveway?

In this energizing message, our guest speaker, Allen Webster, takes the pressure off and shows how ordinary Christians can do extraordinary good by taking simple steps that lead people to Jesus.

He unpacks the GOSPEL from “GO” to “Everlasting Life,” and reminds us what stands in the middle: Some Person.

Often, that person is… us.

What You’ll Learn

✅ The 4 Levels of Evangelism anyone can do

✅ The 4 Heart-Checking Questions that move you to action

✅ The 4 Rules that create an outreach culture

Meet This Week’s Guest: Allen Webster
Allen Webster has served in ministry since 1984 and is the editor of House to House/Heart to Heart, an evangelistic publication used by over 4,300 churches and sent to millions of families each issue.

He is an instructor at the Memphis School of Preaching and the Georgia School of Preaching, and also serves as director of Polishing the Pulpit and the Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat. He has authored hundreds of tracts, Bible courses, and books that have reached readers around the world.

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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.

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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

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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.

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