{"id":2649,"date":"2024-01-09T23:18:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T05:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/?p=2649"},"modified":"2024-01-09T23:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T05:18:52","slug":"renew-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/2024\/01\/09\/renew-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Renew &#8211; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1845\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2649-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3\">http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"2024-01-07.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:00 &#8212; 29.2MB)<\/p>\n<p>January 7, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Joel 2:25-26<\/li><li>Luke 18:35-43<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='640' height='360' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNWYAsIdj0Q?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;'><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sermon, Gene underscores the pivotal role of receiving a divine word, with a particular focus on the transformative word &#8220;restore&#8221; from Joel 2:25. He passionately urges the congregation to embrace the concept of restoration, emphasizing God&#8217;s desire to reclaim and renew areas affected by life&#8217;s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing inspiration from the narrative of blind Bartimaeus, Gene highlights the man&#8217;s proactive faith and refusal to succumb to discouragement. He challenges believers to adopt a victor mentality, breaking free from generational curses and embracing God&#8217;s merciful grace. Throughout the sermon, Gene emphasizes the contagious nature of praise, urging the congregation to become beacons of inspiration for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sermon concludes, Gene leads the congregation in committing to a 21-day fasting and prayer journey. This dedicated period serves as a collective effort to seek God&#8217;s renewal and restoration in every aspect of life. With an overarching theme of hope, faith, and positive transformation, this sermon provides spiritual guidance for those seeking a fresh encounter with God.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1847\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2649-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3\">http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"2024-01-07.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:00 &#8212; 29.2MB)<\/p><p>http:\/\/mydestinychurch.com\/sermons\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-01-07.mp3 Podcast: Download (Duration: 31:00 &#8212; 29.2MB) January 7, 2024 Joel 2:25-26 Luke 18:35-43 In this sermon, Gene underscores the pivotal role of receiving a divine word, with a particular focus on the transformative word &#8220;restore&#8221; from Joel 2:25. 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