World Renegade Church Podcast

There is such a power when we combine prayer and fasting! that won't come any other way unless we combine the two. Listen in and learn how both inside the pages of scripture and outside the pages of scripture men and women who feared the Lord prayed and fasted and God moved on their behalf for his glory. As ultimately the power behind prayer and fasting was unleashed for God's glory.

The story of Jonah is widely known as The story of the guy who was swallowed by a giant fish or as some have heard it told "a whale"...However their is a key point in the story which many overlook in regards to the people of Nineveh who Jonah was to deliver a warning from God to, and that point is of how the people of Nineveh immediately humbled themselves before God and fasted after hearing the warning of God which Jonah delivered. Because they did so God was merciful to them and didn't destroy them all, and if God did it for Nineveh a people who were not his own, How much more will God do for his children when they fast and pray?

When it comes to fasting so many have come to say "Oh, I can't do a fast, I can't let food go, its to good to me" In saying that they have shown where their hearts and desire truly are. Pastor Adriel gets into why fasting is so important and has the listener check their heart as to what holds utmost supremacy in their life. If we let go of the things of this world and what we desire after in the natural realm, then we can grow in the supernatural and desire more and more godliness and Christ-likeness. As Fasting sets us apart and gets us nearer to our Father God and makes our hearts more like his.

What is fasting? Why even go on a fast? Is fasting the same as a diet?... The answer to the questions above and much more are available in this podcast as you hear why Jesus tells us to fast, what are the spiritual benefits to fasting and about the power of fasting before God. Listen in on our 1st service of the new year as we discuss the topic of fasting. We have become so familiar with giving into the hunger and thirst of any and everything which calls our names in the natural, but Jesus tells us "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." Fasting is one tool which kindles that hunger and thirst for righteousness. We pray you are encouraged and learn in your time of listening! Your fellow Renegades.

With 2014 here many have came up with New Year Resolutions and with the New Year comes the idea of a clean slate, fresh start, or starting over and those things are all done in our own "power". However their is something we are completely powerless to accomplish which Christ has done in our lives if we are his. That is give us Newness of life. (2nd Corinthians 5:17) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[b] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. But many of us allow old ways to entangle us, and old habits to still get the best of us we give them a breath of fresh air, and don't put them to death as the word of God instructs us to do. Let 2014 be the year where you walk in the Newness of Life Christ offers rule you, live by the spirit, put to the death the ways of the flesh.

In this podcast find out: What is Christmas all about? Is x-mas really wrong to write?... Did Grandma get run over by a reindeer?!...(jk on that last one.) But listen in as our Christmas gift to you, and hear World Renegades Christmas service. As we get into the story of the Birth of Christ it's implications and what it means for us today as believers. Learn the significance of the shepherds who saw baby Jesus and how it displays God's love for all men.

Join in our excitement and faith as we hear in this podcast Pastor Adriel explain the vision of World Renegade Church and how we are going to effectively communicate the message of the Gospel to the world. We will continue to Rise and Build for the Kingdom of God and you'll hear exactly how there will be a World Renegade Church in the future near you!

There will be a day where we will all stand before God the creator of the universe and every living thing, and have to give an account for the deeds done in the body whether good or bad. That day is known as The Judgement Day. Pastor Adriel takes us through the parable of the 3 servants who received the "talents" a.k.a. (money) and urges us to examine ourselves and decide according to the word of God, which servant would we be in the story. Would you be the one with 5 talents, 2 talents, or 1 talent...and if you would be the one with 1 talent what would you do with that talent? World Renegade Church invites you to sit under this word with us and examine your life and think of that Great day, in which we will all be face to face with our maker and give an account of what we did with what God gave us.

When we worry and are anxious about God's provision in our life we are not believing God, the only time you don't believe someone is if they have lied to you before or haven't done as they said they would do on your behalf. Scripture says in Numbers 23:19 (God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?.) When we worry we sin against God, in this message Pastor Anthony gets into how God provides for his children and if we seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness all things will be added unto us. If you've been worrying listen to this. If you've been anxious listen to this. If you are God's child listen to this.

The life of a follower of Christ is one that is to be continually excelling in numerous areas according to 2nd Corinthians 8:7-9. Join us as Pastor Adriel examines how we can grow in the specified Grace of Giving. Trusting God for his provision as we give to his mission.

The Grace of God through Jesus Christ extends to every area of our life. Including in our giving evidences of Gods grace can be found. Pastor Adriel Cruz brings a word that will challenge you to reevaluate and examine if the grace of God is evident in how you give towards the work of God. If it is generosity, faith, and complete trust in Christ using our resources will be displayed. -Rise and Build

If you were to examine what you treasure the most where would your heart be found? Pastor Adriel reads the words of Jesus and depicts both what a heart found in Christ looks like, and what a heart found in "things"/temporary possessions looks like, to reveal what we hold as the most valuable treasure. Everyone treasures something. What you treasure can either pass away quickly or last for an eternity. -Rise and Build World Renegade Church.

Going deeper into our vision series into the aspect of rising and building Pastor Adriel teaches the well known story of the boy who had 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish and gave them to Jesus in an act of obedience and compassion. When we give to the work of Jesus towards the Kingdom of God he can do much more with our resources than we can. Learn today what giving to God can do, and how when you give and trust God, you can rise and build for the Kingdom of God.

The prophet Ezekiel had a vision given by God of restoration in what seemed to be a hopeless situation. Their was many bones, darkness, and no life at all. This vision shows the power of God in giving life to those dead. We were all once in this state. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Our Vision must be as Great as our God. Our Valley: Chicago, IL.

Pastor Anthony continues with the series of vision/gracelane going into mission and how Jonah serves as a prime example of how no matter what we do God's mission will be completed, and how God saves the most wicked heart and ultimately how Jesus is the greater Jonah.

Pastor Adriel Cruz teaches about Nehemiah who had a God given vision, and the opposition that comes with leading a people alongside such a vision as well as the persecution that follows. But through it all God's faithfulness and favor is what pulls us through, and what pulled Nehemiah through as he sought to complete the work ahead.

Kicking off our new series on Vision, Vanessa Cruz founder of Live Revolution gets into the vision behind Live Revolution and guides us through the story of Tamar a victim of sexual abuse who was filled with shame but had her shame removed.She also reminds us of how we must be a voice for the oppressed,be those who stand for justice and as always Live the Revolution.

Pastor Anthony Lopez closes the book of Philippians with how to truly rejoice in the Lord in any and every circumstance, the Philippians heart in giving towards Paul's need, how giving toward the work of God works both for God's kingdom and our benefit, and how the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is ultimately the root of our joy at all times.

Pastor Adriel continues in the closing chapter of our series "A letter to the Philippians" explaining how agreement within the body of believers is vital for a healthy church,how we must display our reasonableness to all,and how making our request known to God gives us peace that surpasses all understanding.

Pastor Anthony Lopez gets into how we must be both imitators of Christ, and living lives others can imitate, and how the power of Christ by which he subjects all things to himself will one day raise our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body.

Pastor Adriel Cruz continues in the book of Philippians and speaks on how sanctification is played out in the life of a believer, and pressing on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Adriel Cruz opens up chapter 3 of Philippians and touches on how works don't get us into heaven but follow us there, and how we are to rest in the finished work of Christ on the cross and his grace.

Pastor Anthony opens up Philippians Chapter 2:1-11 speaking on becoming more Christlike in our service towards others, and in our humility based on the example found in Jesus.

A working salvation and a beaming light.. "If you're living a Christ flavored life, it's not for your good pleasure--and if you're mad about that then you're not a child of God." @AdrielCross

Pastor Adriel continues though the book of Philippians touching on the importance of prayer and living mission minded.

Pastor Adriel continues to break down the letter from Paul to the Philippians, this time on trusting the sovereignty of God through trials.

We begin reading through Philippians, verse by verse. This week we unpack how Paul, during harsh persecution, keeps thankfulness and love for the fellow Philippians; and encourages them to do the same.

In or Out: Week 2. Pastor Anthony Lopez addresses where we invest our money- Here on earth, where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal, or do we secure treasures and riches in the eternal that will last forever?

Guest Speaker, Pastor Rob, of Flow Church in Racine Wisconsin, continues on the discipleship theme- encouraging the body to make disciples of all of people.

Pastor Anthony teaches on the "rich young ruler" and Zacchaeus. Upon an encounter with Jesus, one could count the cost, and on could not.

Pastor Anthony teaches us how Jesus, The Great, came to teach us to do even greater for His kingdom!

Listen as Pastor Adriel (@adrielcross) continues to breakdown Disciple making in the easiest way yet. BTB that's the motto. http://www.razoo.com/worldrenegadechurch

"How do I go about making disciples for real?" It's more than mentoring. Listen as Pastor Adriel (@adrielcross) unwraps practical methods on how to effectively disciple someone while bringing glory to Jesus Christ. Learn how to take advantage of every opportunity, every relationship and make purposeful use of your time-while being obedient to The Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Recorded on February 9th 2013. Follow @wrcchicago on twitter!

What a disciple has seen and heard they must speak with boldness! Listen in as Pastor Adriel (@adrielcross) speaks about other parts of our inevitable death for those who will leave it all behind and follow the master, Jesus Christ. This is the fourth week of our "Being And Making" series recorded on January 19th, 2013.

A response to God's love will cost us everything. If you want to REALLY respond to God's love It's going to cost everything. We must abandon ourselves if we want to be disciples. (Prior to the sermon-Pastor Adriel was sharing the vision for "Renegade's Corner" an artistic street outreach of World Renegade Church.) This is the third week of our "Being And Making" series recorded on January 12, 2013.

The way of following Christ is the way of death. Before you can make disciples, are you a disciple yourself? Listen as Pastor Adriel (@adrielcross) shares the foundation of a disciple, dispels myths and charges the church of Jesus Christ to unstoppable action through an unavoidable death. This is the first message of the "Being And Making" series recorded on January 5th, 2013.