Renaissance Church NYC: Recent Episodes
Renaissance Church NYC
Teaching from Renaissance Church, a church in Harlem, NY. We are a diverse community of people who follow Jesus and love our neighborhood. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
Do Something With What You Have
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 19:11-27
God cares deeply about what we do with what we have been given.
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What Zacchaeus Teaches Us About Getting Close to Jesus
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus was rich, hated, and short, but his desperate climb up a tree reveals exactly what it takes to get close to Jesus: swallowing your pride, ignoring the crowd, and opening the door to your whole life.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 14: What To Do When Life Disappoints You
Disappointment finds all of us. A relationship that didn't work out, a prayer that seemed to go unanswered, a season of life that looked nothing like what you hoped for. So what do we actually do with it?
In this episode of Stoop Theology, I sit down with my friend Drew Hyun, author of Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful, to talk honestly about disappointment. We dig into why gratitude and grief aren't opposites, how Emotionally Healthy Discipleship reframes our unmet expectations, and what it looks like to stay tender instead of hardening when life doesn't go as planned.
If you've ever wondered whether it's okay to be disappointed, or how to move forward without pretending the disappointment away, this conversation is for you.
Guest: Drew Hyun
Buy Drew's book "Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude, Grief, and Grace Reflect the Christian Story"
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Good News For New York City
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Drew Hyun
Luke 12:13-21
NYC is the greatest city in the world. What does Good News look like in a city like New York? In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus offers Good News about what really matters in life - if we have ears to hear it.
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Don't Stop Praying
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 18:1-8
Ever prayed for something so long you stopped expecting an answer? In this message from Luke 18:1-8, we look at what it takes to keep praying when nothing's changed, and the question Jesus leaves hanging over all of us.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 13: Is It Okay for You to Watch the Shows You Watch?
This week on the Stoop, we’re asking the question some of us avoid: is it actually okay for you to watch what you’re watching? Not a list of approved and banned shows, but a helpful and biblical framework for discernment, so you can answer that question honestly for yourself instead of relying on guilt or guesswork.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
The Heart Examiner
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Carvens Lissaint
Luke 18: 9–14
The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Jesus examines the posture of our hearts before the activity of our works.
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Jesus Turns Water to Wine
Series - The Pursuit of Happiness
Jordan Rice
John 2:1-12
You can't manufacture joy. You can only receive grace, and joy follows wherever grace goes.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 12: Navigating Pain and Suffering
In this episode of Stoop Theology, we dive into a difficult but deeply necessary conversation about navigating pain, grief, and disappointment while following Jesus. Does Jesus guarantee us a good life if we follow him? Drawing from personal stories of profound loss, we explore a theology of suffering—and a Savior who doesn't just watch our pain from a distance, but understands it fully.
Guest: Jessica Rice
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Finding Contentment
Series - The Pursuit of Happiness
Jordan Rice
Philippians 4:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:6-10
You don't need a different life. You need a different source of strength.
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Embracing Limitations
Series - The Pursuit of Happiness
Jordan Rice
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
How we relate to our limits will determine our level of happiness.
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What You Live For
Series - The Pursuit of Happiness
Jordan Rice
Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4
When you live for your own name, you'll lose the very thing you were trying to protect, but when you live for God's purposes, you'll find everything you were actually looking for.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 11: Not Everything Is Yours to Fix
What if your exhaustion isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather that you were never meant to carry the weight of everything? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore the theology of limits and what that means for how you show up for good without burning out.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Inside Out
Rich Perez
Matthew 5:13–20
Jesus is not calling us to look righteous. He is inviting us to become righteous—from the inside out—so that our lives offer the true taste of the kingdom while we’re here.
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The Anatomy of Gratitude
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Carvens Lissaint
Luke 17:11-19
Jesus is worthy of our gratitude and thanksgiving in every season of life.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 10: Why Smart People Still Misread Scripture
The Bible was written in a specific time, to specific people, in specific circumstances. When we skip that, we don't just miss details, we miss the point. Context isn't a bonus feature. It's the foundation.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Count the Cost
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 14:25–35
Jesus isn’t looking for a bigger crowd. He’s looking for people who actually want to follow him.
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Biblical Humility
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Aswan Morris
Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:3-11
Biblical humility is a decision to change your position and use your possessions.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 9: We All Come With Relational Baggage
You didn't mean to bring it, but it's there. It will show up in how you argue, what you assume, and what quietly sets you off. In this episode, we talk about the emotional baggage we carry into relationships, because until you see it, you can't stop unpacking it on your significant other.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice | Guest Jessica Rice
Dead Religion
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 15:25-32
You can spend your whole life moving in the wrong direction and never know it.
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God is in the Famine
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 15:1-32
Sometimes the hardships and closed doors in life are God's merciful redirection and restoration.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741741
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 8: Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression?
Breaking the stigma — that loving God doesn’t mean you’re always okay.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, or if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.
To speak with a Pastor or Deacon at Renaissance Church about counseling or other resources, email grace@renaissancenyc.com
For more information, see the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or the New York State Office of Mental Health
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice | Guest Carvens Lissaint
Lost, Found, Party
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 15:1-32
In Luke 15, Jesus uses three parables to reveal the rhythm of the gospel, and why the truest measure of your faith isn't how well you behave but how much your heart actually enjoys God.
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The Anatomy of Compassion
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 10:25-37
A true love for God will always be accompanied by sacrificial compassion for our neighbors.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 7: What to Do When a Pastor You Trusted Was Living a Double Life?
Affairs. Hidden sin. Public exposure. When a spiritual leader's private life contradicts everything they preached, it raises real questions about God, faith, and trust. In this episode, we work through the disorientation — and find out where to anchor your faith when people prove they can't hold it.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Facing Doubt
Easter Sunday 2026
Jordan Rice
John 20:24-29
Leaning into doubt leads us to a deeper faith.
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A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:39-48
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:14-23
Palm Sunday: Ordinary and Chosen
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 19:28-40, Ephesians 1:4
The King doesn’t need your ability; He wants your availability.
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A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 and 54-62
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 21:1-6.
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 19:28-41
The Unspoken Contract
Rasool Berry
Exodus 5
Stop holding God to deals He never signed - break your silent contracts and learn to trust the promises He actually made.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 6: When Is It OK to Cut Someone Off?
Is it Christian to keep forgiving someone who keeps hurting you? In this episode, we unpack one of the most asked questions we get — and reframe the whole conversation around something more helpful: boundaries. What does the Bible actually say about forgiveness, reconciliation, and protecting yourself from harm? Let's talk about it.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Guard Your Life Against Greed
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 12:13-21
Be careful, money is quietly making you promises that only God can keep.
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Worry
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 12:4-7, 22-34
Stop trying to control what only God was built to carry.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 5: Speed Is Killing Your Spiritual Life
How do you actually find the rhythm to start slowing down in a world that never stops? Is the practice of rest a command you have to follow, or a gift you get to receive? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore how slowing down can help you overcome "inattentional blindness," why your value isn’t tied to your production, and talk practically about how to start your own Sabbath practice. If you’re feeling under the spell of the hustle and want to hear God’s voice again, this conversation is for you.
Guest Drew Hyun
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
Bold Enough to Bother God
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 11:5-13
Most of us believe in prayer, we just don't do it enough. In this message, Pastor Jordan Rice walks through Luke 11:5–13. If your prayer life feels distant, dry, or just nonexistent, this one is for you.
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Out of the Water features honest, hope-filled stories of lives changed by Jesus—before and after baptism.
Episode 3: Jules Webster
On this episode of the Out of the Water podcast, we speak with a Harlem native. He talks about his tumultuous upbringing, choosing to follow Jesus amid emotional pain, and finding hope in a new faith family.
Hosted by Carvens Lissaint
The Lord's Prayer
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Aswan Morris
Luke 11:1-4
The Lord’s Prayer restores our lives to their proper order.
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Stoop Theology S1 Episode 4: Is it ok for Christians to smoke weed?
Now that weed is legal where I live, is there anything wrong with taking part? Is it any different than drinking alcohol? This conversation breaks down how to think through questions surrounding substances and our bodies.
Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.
Hosted by Jordan Rice
The High Cost of Following Jesus
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:57-62
Everything in life has a price tag, but what is the true cost of following Jesus?
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Doubting Forward
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Carvens Lissaint
Luke 7:18-23
Doubt is an Invitation to deeper Faith in Jesus.
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Unless God Comes Through
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:10-17
Trust creates space for God to move.
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Distracted
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 8:4-15
Self at the center will always choke what God wants to grow.
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Superficial Faith
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 8:4-15
Life has a way of exposing and uprooting what was only shallow.
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Ever wondered what it's like to be in a Renaissance DNA group? Six members of our community share their real and earnest experiences and offer candid advice for anyone considering joining a group for the first time, or giving it another try.
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DNA Groups (Discipleship, Nurturing, Accountability) provide an encouraging space to explore who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. God made us to be in community, so we need others to help us apply the gospel to our lives. DNA Groups are also a key way that our church ensures you are known and cared for.
Each week, DNA groups meet to watch a short teaching video, discuss the previous week's sermon, discuss life, and pray together. All of the content is designed to help us follow Jesus and renew our minds with the gospel.
DNA Groups consist of 10-12 participants, who meet in person or via virtual video call (Zoom or Google), based on preference.
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The Danger of a Hard Heart
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 8:4-15
Growth and fruit in the Christian life depend on how deeply we receive and hold onto the Word.
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Closer Than You Think
Carvens Lissaint
John 20:1–18
Even when your eyes can’t see God, He still sees you.
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Faith That Amazes
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 7:1-10
Faith is trusting God’s word when circumstances say otherwise.
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Out of the Water: Honest, hope-filled stories of lives changed by Jesus—before and after baptism.
Episode 1: Marvin Thomas
In our first episode, Marvin Thomas opens up about growing up quiet and unseen, finding faith in unexpected places, and his powerful testimony of surviving multiple brain surgeries while holding firm to Jesus. From childhood stories in Harlem to walking into the baptism waters, Marvin’s journey is raw, inspiring, and a reminder that God’s arms are always open.
Hosted by Carvens Lissaint
Guard Your Heart
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 6:43-45
Our words diagnose our heart, and our heart directs our life.
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The God Who Restores
Manny Dominguez
Jonah 3 & 4
God can restore you, no matter what you’ve been through.
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Two Foundations
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 6:46-49
Unshakable lives are built on obedient hearts.
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The Real Work of Art
Rich Perez
John 5:1-16
Trusting the liberating voice of Jesus in a fear-shaped world.
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Abiding in Divine Love
Mike Kelsey
John 15:9
Our job description as Christians isn’t about what we do, but about resting in God’s unconditional love.
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Better Than You Ask
John Onwuchekwa
John 4:43-53
Jesus’ gifts are always better than your requests.
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Growing Like a Child
Rich Pérez
Luke 18:15-17
Children might be our greatest teachers in faith, trust, and joy.
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The Commitment to Rhythms
Series - Devoted: The Commitments that Shape Us
Jordan Rice
Daniel 1:1-9
You won’t drift into devotion—you have to decide your way into it.
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The Commitment to Servanthood
Series - Devoted: The Commitments that Shape Us
Jordan Rice
John 13:1-15
Spiritual growth takes time, truth and practice—and few things form us like humble service.
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Ask. Seek. Knock.
John Onwuchekwa
Matthew 7:7-11
God answers prayers because of His goodness, not yours.
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Commitment to Community
Series - The Commitments that Shape Us
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 4:15–16, 2 Peter 1:3-9
We grow best when truth and love travel through trusted relationships.
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The Commitment to Generosity
Series - Devoted
Jordan Rice
Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 8:7-11
The only reasonable response to the life Jesus gave is a life given back to Him.
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Godly Decisions
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Amber Field
Luke 6:12-16
Decision-making rooted in prayer isn’t about perfection—it’s about relationship.
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Healed on the Sabbath
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 6:1-11
It’s more profitable to pause to be with God than to do more in our own strength
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New Wine and Old Wineskins
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 5:33-39
Jesus didn’t come to improve your life—He came to transform it.
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Empathy
Emmanuel Dominguez
Genesis 37
Lessons on empathy from the life of Joseph.
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The Healing We Didn’t Know We Needed
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 5:17-26
Jesus came not just to change our circumstances, but to transform our hearts.
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Hope is Alive
Easter Sunday
Jordan Rice
Luke 24:13-35
Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s the confidence that your story doesn’t end at the lowest point.
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A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:39-48
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:14-23
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 and 54-62
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 21:1-6.
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.
Scripture: Luke 19:28-41
Jesus and the Leper
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 5:12-16
Jesus meets us in the places we hide, heals what we can’t fix, and then sends us back into the world as proof that His grace is powerful.
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Press on For The Prize
Rasool Berry
Philippians 3:11-21
How do we persevere when life gets hard? We press on for the prize.
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Because You Say So
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 5:1-11
Obedience now leads to abundance later.
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Living In The Power Of The Spirit
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 4:14-21
If we don’t remember God’s power, we will always dwell on our inability.
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Real Grace
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 5:27-32
Levi met Jesus, left it all behind, and discovered grace he couldn't earn—but desperately needed.
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Experience the Promises of God
Rich Perez
Joshua 1:1-9
In this sermon, we'll explore what it takes to realize and experience the promises of God. We'll use the leadership transition between Moses and Joshua as a framework for receiving God's gifts through inevitable hardship and finding the courage required.
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Learning to Abide
Edward Jordan
John 15:1-4
Learn to remain in Christ through life’s temptations, distractions, and pressures.
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Don't Forget in the dark, what God taught you in the light
Edwin Colon
Psalm 105:1-5
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Temptation
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 4:1-13
Every temptation is an invitation to trade God’s truth for a lesser story.
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Fasting: Nurturing a Hunger for God
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Dr. Amber Field
Luke 4:1-4
Fasting isn’t about what you give up—it’s about who fills you. It’s a reset for your soul, creating space to experience your need for God in a real, physical way.
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Real Righteousness
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 3:15-22
Beloved in Christ: Finding Freedom in His Righteousness.
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Repentance - Clear the Table for the Feast
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 3:1-14
Make room for Jesus by preparing your heart through repentance.
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Safe and Strong
Aswan Morris
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower—safe enough to trust, strong enough to hold us. Will we run to Him?
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Growing in Favor - Living an Other-Centered
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 2:52, Philippians 2:1-11
The surprising path to growing in favor with God and people is humility and service.
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Growth in Wisdom Part 1
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 2:41-52, Proverbs 24:3–4
Wisdom is not instant; it’s cultivated through intentionality, patience, and love for the Father.
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Forward In Faith
Jordan Rice
Philippians 3:13-14
Faith is a journey that calls us to let go of the past and step boldly into what lies ahead. Together, let’s move forward in faith, confident that God’s grace will sustain us every step of the way.
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Don’t Miss Christ This Christmas
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 2:1-7
God’s choice to enter the world in weakness — through a baby born in a manger — shows that He isn’t limited by our shortcomings. In fact, He works best through our weaknesses, because it’s where His grace and strength shine most clearly.
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God Came Down
Series - The Gospel of Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 1:26-38
The incarnation proves that God meets us in the messiness of life, offering hope when we feel unprepared.
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When Faith Meets Pain: Finding Hope in Lament
Dr. Amber Field
John 11:1-7, 17-35
Discover how lament deepens faith and brings us closer to God amid life’s hardest moments.
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The Anchor for Our Lives
Series - Luke
Jordan Rice
Luke 1:1-25
Your life will be shaped by what guides you—God calls you to let His Word direct your thoughts and actions.
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Faith and Doubt
Rich Perez
Matthew 14:22-33
Peter’s story is one of complexity. His doubt and faith intertwine to reveal Jesus's power and kindness.
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"Renaissance Roots" is a limited series narrative podcast, told through over 30 voices, celebrating 10 years of God's faithfulness to Renaissance Church.
Episode 5: "What's next?"
We are wrapping up Renaissance Roots by looking forward. We will hear what it has looked like to discern where God might want to take our community and dive into the hopes, dreams, and prayers for what’s to come.
Taken, Blessed, Broken, and Given
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Matthew 8:1-4
Jordan Rice
Explore how the story of Jesus healing leprosy reveals the power to cleanse, conquer, and change our lives, breaking through the things that isolate and burden us.
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Dependence on God
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Jordan Rice
Genesis 12:1-9, Hebrews 11:8-12,17-19
Faith is a call into the unknown, where we are invited on a journey to trust God.
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Renaissance Roots: Ep.4 "Dark and light"
"Renaissance Roots" is a limited series narrative podcast, told through over 30 voices, celebrating 10 years of God's faithfulness to Renaissance Church.
Episode 4: "Dark and Light"
In this episode, Renaissance faces the reality of trying to do ministry in a pandemic, and how to nurture a diverse church during the painful racial events of 2020. In the years post-COVID, Renaissance welcomes a whole new body of believers, grows as an organization, and is able to reach people in new ways.
Prayer
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Luke 18:1-14, Luke 19:1-5
Emmanuel Dominguez
Pray like your life depends on God
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Jesus and The Leper
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Matthew 8:1-4
Jordan Rice
Explore how the story of Jesus healing leprosy reveals the power to cleanse, conquer, and change our lives, breaking through the things that isolate and burden us.
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The Heart of it All
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Mark 12:41-44
Jordan Rice
Jesus doesn't focus on the amount of money given, but on the heart behind the gift.
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"Renaissance Roots" is a limited series narrative podcast, told through over 30 voices, celebrating 10 years of God's faithfulness to Renaissance Church.
Episode 3: "Trial and Error"
In this episode, Renaissance Church has launched, and now the ups and downs of ministry begin. The church grows in both number and impact, but new problems arise. Jordan reflects on mistakes made and lessons learned, as God continues to show His faithfulness during these first 5 years.
Beneath the Surface
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Matthew 6:5,9-11
Jordan Rice
Jesus’ invitation to life in his Kingdom is to meet Him in the depths, not where things are safe and predictable.
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"Renaissance Roots" is a limited-series narrative podcast told through over 30 voices, celebrating 10 years of God's faithfulness to Renaissance Church.
Episode 2: "No space, no name, but we had a vision"
In this episode, we start to see a bigger picture. From the logistical challenges of founding a church to Jordan's vision for a diverse Christian community, creating a space where all walks of life could unite, and Jessica's unwavering belief that God was writing their story – this episode is an account of faith, perseverance, and joy. Listen to the next chapter as we witness God’s plan for a beautiful new faith community in Harlem.
Do You Care?
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Jonah 4:1-11
Jordan Rice
Have you ever wondered if the dreams you're chasing are the same ones God is dreaming for you?
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Motivated by the Gospel
Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven
Ephesians 2:1-10
Jordan Rice
We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dare to believe, yet at the same time, we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dare to hope. This is the motivation to live a peculiar life of service toward others.
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"Renaissance Roots" is a limited series narrative podcast, told through over 30 voices, celebrating 10 years of God's faithfulness to Renaissance Church.
Episode 1: "How will God make something good out of this?"
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journeys of Renaissance founders, Jordan and Jessica Rice. From his early days, college struggles, and spiritual awakening, to his vision of planting a new church in Harlem, Jordan shares his metamorphosis from lawyer to pastor, while navigating personal tragedies. We also hear Jessica’s story of steadfast faith through heart-wrenching loss. This episode highlights the power of community, faith, and an unwavering belief in God’s commitment to transform lives and build a church that speaks to the heart of His people.
Series - In Harlem as it is in Heaven
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:9-10, Joshua 4:1-7
The gospel is for you, but the moment you give your life to Jesus it is no longer about you.
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Pressing Forward
Jordan Rice
Philippians 3:10-14
Growth requires both effort and wisdom in facing obstacles.
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Unstained Faith
Jordan Rice
James 1:27
Live diligently, with your guard up, so that we are not negatively impacted by our surrounding culture or drift away from God.
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Jesus and Zacchaeus
Lester Kim
Luke 19:1-11
Zacchaeus' interaction shows us a glimpse of real grace, real repentance and real restoration.
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The Word
Series - Summer in the Psalms
Jordan Rice
Psalm 19:7-14
We will experience the benefit of God’s word over time, but not every time.
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Adoration
Series - Summer in the Psalms
Jordan Rice
Psalm 27
The best strategy for navigating life’s ups and downs is the ancient practice of adoration.
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How Not to Pray: Lessons from James and Elijah
Rasool Berry
James 5:13-18
James points us to the story of Elijah for a deeper understanding of effective, faithful prayer.
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Relax
Series - Summer in the Psalms
Jordan Rice
Psalm 46
God is in control.
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A Matter of Perspective
Series - Summer in the Psalms
Jordan Rice
Psalm 121
Your experience of life in the present depends on what you look at.
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A Wake-up Call to The Luke Warm
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Aswan Morris
Revelation 3:14-22
What Jesus says about the dangers of spiritual apathy.
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Holiness: Seeing God Through Isaiah's Vision
Emmanuel Dominguez
Isaiah 6:1-7
God's Holiness shouldn't distance us from Him, it should draw us to Him.
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A Call to Faithfulness
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Jordan Rice
Revelation 3:7-13
In the letter to Philadelphia, Jesus encourages a faithful yet tired church facing opposition. As it turns out, real hope and encouragement can change our lives.
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Faith Sleeps
John Onwuchekwa
Psalm 3
If your prayers reach God's ears, you can fall asleep in His arms.
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Superficial Spirituality
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Jordan Rice
Revelation 3:1-6
The letter to the church in Sardis leads us to this pivotal question of self-reflection: “how much of your life is involved in superficial spirituality?”
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A Better Vision for Sex
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Jordan Rice
Revelation 2:18-29
In many cases, learning about sex in church is like going to Culinary School and only learning about food poisoning. In this message, as we look at the Church of Thyratira, we get a better vision for sex than what our culture is offering us.
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Keeping Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Jordan Rice
Matthew 14:22-33
The things that would drown us don’t overwhelm Jesus.
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The Things That Make Us Compromise Our Faith
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Jordan Rice
Revelation 2:12-17
It’s possible to live with an affiliation to Jesus but restrict his influence in our lives.
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Confidence in the Face of Adversity
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Aswan Morris
Revelation 2:8-11
In this letter to Smyrna, Jesus encourages a group of weary Christians that He–the first and the last–is with them amid all of their struggles.
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Losing the Love You Had at First
Series - Dear Church: Letters From the Book of Revelation
Jordan Rice
Revelation 2:1-7
One of the greatest questions we can answer is this, have you left your first love? Jesus says " Remember from where you have fallen."
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Start with Surrender
Emmanuel Dominguez
Luke 9:23-24
It matters how we start— and Jesus says our starting point with him is surrender.
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Water to Wine
Jordan Rice
John 2:1-12
Jesus wants us to experience abundance— but sometimes it requires that we do things that might not make sense or might be difficult first.
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War of Words
Brandon Cobb
John 8:31-38
You are in a war of words. But are you winning or losing?
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Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Aswan Morris
Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 4:1-11
This is a war cry in a spiritual battle against the lies of the enemy. It's a prayer for strength and deliverance.
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*Due to technical issues the beginning of the sermon is missing. Pastor Jordan begins by speaking about his late wife who died from cancer.
Forgive Others
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-35
Forgiven people forgive people.
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Forgive Us Our Debts
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:9-15, Psalm 32:1-6
The heart of Christianity is that God graciously gives us the forgiveness we need.
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The Peace Jesus Gives
Easter 2024
Jordan Rice
John 20:19-20
Once your hope in someone exceeds your fear of something, fear loses its grip.
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Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jessica Rice
Matthew 6:9-15
If we live as God intends, we are to live depending on Him— one day at a time.
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Your Will Be Done
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:9-15
True life with God is found on the other side of surrender.
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Hallowed Be Your Name
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:5-15
The essence of much of our dysfunction isn’t that we love the wrong things, but that we love the right things in the wrong order. In this message, we examine the priority Jesus wants us to have in prayer.
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Our Father
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:5-15
Prayer is not a chore to be done, but a relationship to enter into.
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Hypocrisy and Integrity
Series - Teach Us To Pray: The Lord's Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:5-8
Jesus is calling us to a life of integrity-- where the words from our lips match the condition of our hearts.
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Who Do You Say That I Am?
Aswan Morris
Matthew 16:13-20
Our answer to this question is the key to living a life anchored in the power of Jesus.
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Pastors Jordan and Lester break down the different community life groups available this Spring.
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Baptism: A Tangible Experience of Grace and Discipleship
Jordan Rice
2 Kings 5:1-14
This account in scripture reveals the power and meaning of baptism.
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Connection Over Isolation
Series - The Good Life: Life in Abundance
Dr Amber Field
Hebrews 10:21-25
Your walk with God is personal, but not individual. Faith is a community project.
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Service Over Self-Promotion
Series - The Good Life: Life in Abundance
Jordan Rice
John 13:1-17
Everyone wants to do things that are large and famous. But most things that truly matter need small acts of overlooked love over a long period of time.
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Pastor Jordan and Jessica Rice sit down to revisit the topic of suffering and answer some of the questions you submitted following our fall sermon series “Walking with God When it Hurts”. After experiencing a tragic loss, how do you manage the fear of losing loved ones again? How can we maintain our faith while enduring physical pain? As Christians, should we be grateful for our suffering? And more.
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The Generous Life
Series - The Good Life: Life in Abundance
Jordan Rice
Matthew 25:14-30
It’s easy to give away something that’s not yours.
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A Purpose-Driven Life
Series - The Good Life: Life in Abundance
Aswan Morris
Acts 9:1-16
What we all enjoy and admire are people of purpose, where they are a means to an end and not the end themselves.
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A Grace-Filled Life
Series - The Good Life: Life in Abundance
Jordan Rice
Luke 15:1-32
God isn’t keeping score.
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The Problem of Apathy
Brandon Cobb
1 Thessalonians 3:6-10
What would need to happen to keep a childlike awe of God in our lives?
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Don't Miss Christ this Christmas
Jordan Rice
Matthew 2:1-12
Jesus has come, how will you respond?
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The Meaning of Christmas
Jordan Rice
Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1-3
The incarnation means that God is for us, not against us.
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Refined
Series - Suffering: Walking with God When It Hurts
Jordan Rice
1 Peter 1:3-9
The trials we experience are not meaningless, they serve to refine and purify our faith.
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We Go On
Series - Walking with God When It Hurts
John Onwuchekwa
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
Tragedy doesn't ruin us, hopelessness does.
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How to Help People When They're Hurting
Series - Suffering: Walking with God When It Hurts
Galatians 6:2, John 1:1-3,14
When one of us suffers, we all suffer. And we need to be a community motivated by the gospel to be helpful to one another when life is hard.
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The Problem of Evil and Suffering
Series - Suffering: Walking with God When It Hurts
Matthew 26:36-46
How can you navigate faith despite tremendous amounts of pain and suffering in the world and in our lives?
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Waiting on God When Life Hurts
Series - Suffering: Walking with God When It Hurts
Habakkuk 2:1-4
In the waiting, God is working.
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A Heart That Burns
Emmanuel Dominguez
Luke 24:13-32
One moment with Jesus can set any heart ablaze.
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Devotion
Series - Disciple: What it Means to Follow Jesus
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:23
We’re called to a person, not to a system.
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Death to Life
Series - Disciple: What it Means to Follow Jesus
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:23-24
We all have our own processes we have to go through to get new life on the other side.
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Dedication
Series - Disciple: What it Means to Follow Jesus
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:23
Something of supreme value is always given on it’s own terms.
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Denial
Series - Disciple: What it Means to Follow Jesus
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:23-24
An unchecked appetite will interfere with everything God has for your life.
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Discipleship: Desire
Series - Disciple: What it Means to Follow Jesus
Jordan Rice
Luke 9:23
Jesus’ first call to you isn’t to duty but to desire.
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Perhaps one of the most frequently used words among Christians is “discipleship”, and yet, there are wide interpretations of what it actually means.
In a new sermon series starting Sunday, October 1, we’ll spend multiple weeks mining Luke 9:23 to learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We’re praying this series unlocks a life-giving, formative experience for us all. We hope you’ll journey with us.
Gentle Correction
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
We all need people who will give gentle correction in our lives, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, we don't always know how to give or receive it.
Galatians 6:1-6
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Carry One Another's Burdens
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 6:1-5
The message of grace frees us from selfishness to bear others’ burdens.
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The Fruit of the Spirit
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 5:16-18, 22-26
The fruit of the Spirit is not what we can make ourselves do for a moment, but what God makes us to be for a lifetime.
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Courage in the Face of Adversity
Aswan Morris
Joshua 1:1-9
Courage isn’t movement in the absence of fear, but to trust in God to move forward despite our fears.
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The War Within
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 5:16-21
There are two ways to live, the God-reliant life and the self-reliant life, but the self-reliant life will lead to emptiness.
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Sowing and Reaping
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 6:7-10
You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choices.
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Christian Freedom
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Brandon Cobb
Galatians 5:1-6,13
The love and grace of Christ redefine the essence of liberation, empowering you to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.
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Loving Difficult People
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 4:8-20
Real love is empathetic, vulnerable, and painful.
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Praise God at All Times
Aswan Morris
Psalm 34:1-9
Our testimonies are a powerful way to praise God and encourage others.
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The Experience of Adoption
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 3:27-4:7
The goal of the gospel is not that you would “do a better job”, but to experience God as your good and perfect father.
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The Law vs. Grace
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 3:11-26
Why do Christians follow some laws and not others?
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Justification by Faith
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Brandon Cobb
Galatians 2:15-3:9
Faith is not to be quantified, it's to be cultivated.
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The Foundation For Hope
Rasool Berry
Hebrews 11
Faith in Jesus is the foundation, hope in Jesus is the focus.
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Conflict in the Family of God
Series- Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 2:11-21
Conflict is inevitable— but not always dealt with in the best of ways. This message explores how the gospel fuels us for emotionally healthy conflict.
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An Audience of One
Series- Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 2:1-14
It’s impossible to live for God’s ‘well done’ when we’re living for the good opinion of others.
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Let God Rewrite Your Story
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 1:11-24
The gospel has the power to change our lives, and a life changed by God is a beautiful sight to behold.
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Counterfeit Gospels
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 1:1-10
God’s grace is better and more powerful than we imagine.
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Fountains
Series - Commissioned: Connecting Our Faith and Our Work
Brandon Cobb
John 4:6-14, 39-42
Connecting our faith at our jobs can be confusing and unfulfilling. This message unpacks practical steps to truly seeing Jesus in and at our jobs.
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Rest
Series - Commissioned: Connecting Our Faith and Our Work
Jordan Rice
Exodus 20:1-2 & 8-11, Mark 2:25-28
Rest is an act of faith.
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Temptation
Series - Commissioned: Connecting Our Faith and Our Work
Jordan Rice
Matthew 4:1-10
A look at the 3 greatest temptations facing you today.
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Discernment
Series - Commissioned: Connecting Our Faith and Work
Jordan Rice
Romans 12:1-2
All of us have two questions in our souls that we will
spend the rest of our lives trying to answer: The question of identity, and the question of direction or purpose. Who am I? What was I created for? What’s my purpose?
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Our Search for Meaning
Series - Commissioned: Connecting Our Faith and Our Work
Jessica Rice
Genesis 3:17-19
Success at work can’t give us the significance and security our soul needs – only God can.
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Theology of Work
Series - Commissioned: Connecting Our Faith and Our Work
Jordan Rice
Genesis 1:15, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 2:9
Whatever it is you do all day long isn’t something outside of Jesus’ calling on your life—it’s right at the center of it.
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The Rich Young Ruler
Aswan Morris
Mark 10:17-22
Jesus wants to make us whole.
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Easter Sunday 2023
Jordan Rice
Mark 16:1-7, Romans 8:11
The Resurrection happened, and it changes everything.
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God Finishes What God Starts
Series: The Holy Spirit
Jordan Rice
Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 1:3-14
We all have started many things that we have stopped— but fortunately for us, God finishes what God Starts.
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Keeping in Step With The Spirit
Series: The Holy Spirit
Jordan Rice
Galatians 5:13-25
Life in the spirit is like a dance— this message explores the necessity and practical applications of keeping in step with the spirit. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give
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A New Motivation
Series: The Holy Spirit
Jordan Rice
Romans 8:9-17
The only reasonable response to a sacrifice made for you is to live in a way that honors it.
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Distracted
Series: The Holy Spirit
Jordan Rice
Mark 1:35
Whatever has your attention will determine the direction of your life.
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Learning to Lay Down Our Self-Will
Series: The Holy Spirit
Jordan Rice
John 14:15-18, John 7:38-39
In order to be full of the Holy Spirit, we must be empty of ourselves.
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God, The Holy Spirit
Series: The Holy Spirit
Jordan Rice
John 14:15-18
The Holy Spirit doesn’t make the Christian life “better”, He makes the Christian life “possible”.
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The True Vine Series: Jesus Is... Brandon Cobb
John 15
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The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Series: Jesus Is...
Jordan Rice
Johh 14
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The Good Shepherd
Series: Jesus Is...
Aswan Morris
John 10:1-15
If we’re not careful we can fall into the trap of following bad shepherds and think that we are following Jesus.
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Jesus Is The Resurrection
Series: Jesus Is...
Jordan Rice
John 11:1-27
God has the power to transform your life even when it seems like everything has fallen apart.
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The Gate
Series: Jesus Is...
Jordan Rice
John 10:1-10
There is no security in a love that's earned.
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The Light of the World
Series: Jesus Is...
Jordan Rice
John 8:12
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The Bread of Life
Series: Jesus Is...
Jordan Rice
John 6:26-35
The great temptation we have is to treat God as a means to an end, and not an end in and of itself.
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A Praying Life
Aswan Morris
Luke 11:1-4
Prayer is more about connection than content.
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Join the Renaissance Staff as we reflect on what God has taught us in 2022, and share our hopes for our community in the New Year.
Isaiah 43:1-2, Mark 5:21-42
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The Message of Christmas
Jordan Rice
Luke 2:8-16
If Jesus can rest peacefully in a dirty manger, He can make himself at home in the mess that is your and my life.
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Advent: Created For Worship
Advent 2022
Jordan Rice
Matthew 2:1-12
The question isn’t whether we love God, but do we love God first?
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Death
Series - Embodied: Connecting Our Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
Ecclesiastes 7:2-4, Psalms 90:12
There is wisdom to be gained from soberly thinking about our own mortality.
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Rest
Series - Embodied: Connecting Our Faith and Our Bodies
Jessica Rice
Genesis 2:1-3, Mark 4:35-41
Rest is a spiritual practice, a way to trust God and embrace our limitations.
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Emotions
Series - Embodied: Connecting Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
Matthew 26:36-46
Unprocessed emotions don’t die, they get buried alive.
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Weaknesses
Series - Embodied: Connecting Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Our weaknesses don’t disqualify us, but rather they are the place where God meets us.
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Appetites
Series - Embodied: Connecting Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
Genesis 25:27-34
Our appetites tempt us to choose the immediate over the ultimate.
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Trauma
Series - Embodied: Connecting Our Faith and Our Bodies
Jay Stringer
Genesis 16
Where do you come from, and where are you going? Why our past is the road map to our healing.
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Sex
Series - Embodied: Connecting Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 5:31-32, Philippians 3:18-19
God’s vision for sex is much better than you think.
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Your Body, God's Temple
Series - Embodied: Connecting Our Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Don't give God your leftovers.
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Image Bearers
Series - Embodied: Connecting Our Faith and Our Bodies
Brandon Cobb
Genesis 1:26-28
To bear the image of God is to be a glimpse of God’s glory.
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Embracing Your Limitations
Series - Embodied: Connecting Our Faith and Our Bodies
Jordan Rice
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
God’s “plan A” for your life is to embrace your limitations, living joyfully dependent on Him and others.
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Made in God's Image Series: Embodied - God and our Bodies Jordan Rice Psalm 139:13-18
The gospel is good news to our physical selves in that we are purposefully, personally handmade by God.
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Made in God's Image Series: Embodied - God and our Bodies Jordan Rice Psalm 139:13-18
The gospel is good news to our physical selves in that we are purposefully, personally handmade by God.
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Living with Purpose
Series: Embodied
Jordan Rice
Colossians 2:15-16
Those who devote themselves to themselves will ultimately have nothing but themselves to show for themselves.
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Living with Purpose
Series: Embodied
Jordan Rice
Colossians 2:15-16
Those who devote themselves to themselves will ultimately have nothing but themselves to show for themselves.
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At Renaissance Church, we believe we were created to be in community. We believe we’re called to care for each other. Our community life groups are a key way we provide opportunities for you to grow in your faith, to be known and cared for, and to grow in your relationships with other Jesus followers.
We’re excited to launch new groups for the Fall 2022 season! In this conversation with Pastors Jordan Rice and Lester Kim, we discuss the new content, format, and options this Fall; as well as a deeper explanation of what DNA groups are and why they are so important in the life of Renaissance.
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At Renaissance Church, we believe we were created to be in community. We believe we’re called to care for each other. Our community life groups are a key way we provide opportunities for you to grow in your faith, to be known and cared for, and to grow in your relationships with other Jesus followers.
We’re excited to launch new groups for the Fall 2022 season! In this conversation with Pastors Jordan Rice and Lester Kim, we discuss the new content, format, and options this Fall; as well as a deeper explanation of what DNA groups are and why they are so important in the life of Renaissance.
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Prayer
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 5:13-20
"Lord, I believe, but help my unbelief."
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Prayer
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 5:13-20
"Lord, I believe, but help my unbelief."
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A Person of your word
Series: James
Dr. Amber Field
James 5:12-13
Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.
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A Person of your word
Series: James
Dr. Amber Field
James 5:12-13
Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.
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"Be Patient"
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 5:7-11
Patience is the decision to move at someone else’s pace rather than pressure him or her to match yours.
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"Be Patient"
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 5:7-11
Patience is the decision to move at someone else’s pace rather than pressure him or her to match yours.
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Justice, Corruption, and Hidden Dangers
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 5:1-6
Your devotion to God is revealed by the way you handle your money.
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Justice, Corruption, and Hidden Dangers
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 5:1-6
Your devotion to God is revealed by the way you handle your money.
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Our Will vs. God's Will
Series: James
Aswan Morris
James 4:13-17
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Pride and Humility
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 4:1-13
God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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Wisdom in Real Life
Series: James
Brandon Cobb
James 3:13-18
True wisdom is a matter of doing right not thinking right.
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The Power of Words
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 3:2-12
Death and life are in the power of the tongue
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Real Faith vs False Faith
Series: James
Dr. Amber Field
James 2:14-26
Faith is more than just words. Without action, it’s dead.
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4 Reasons Not to Show Favoritism
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 2:1-13
The ground is always level at the foot of the cross.
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Hearers vs Doers
Series: James
Aswan Morris
James 1:22-27
The person who hears God's Word, gathering knowledge but not taking action, deceives themselves. Words and thoughts without actions are worthless.
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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 1:19-21
Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
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No Fear
Jordan Rice
Romans 8:14-17
The only way we’re going to live free from fear is if we live dependently on God.
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Trials and Temptations
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 1:12-18 Every trial plants a seed. A seed of evil which tempts us to walk away from God or a seed of righteousness which draws us closer to God.
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Your Wealth isn't Your Worth
Series: James
Dr. Amber Field
James 1:9-11
Wouldn’t it be a shame if we accept a label, an identity, from someone or something other than God who tells us what we are?
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Seeking Wisdom
Series: James
Brandon Cobb
James 1:5-8
Wisdom is knowing the difference between right, and almost right-- in this passage of James, we discover how to get true wisdom.
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No Shortcuts
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 1:2-4
It's human nature to avoid things that we don't like. Sometimes the things you avoid won't hurt you-- but sometimes the things you avoid will hurt and limit your growth.
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5 Ways That Being a Servant Changed My Life
Series: James
Jordan Rice
James 1:1
“Everyone wants to change the world, but no one wants to do the dishes.”
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Blessed are the Persecuted
Series: The Beatitudes
Aswan Morris
Matthew 5:10-12
Following Jesus is always good, but it's not always safe.
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Peacemakers
Series: The Beatitudes
Jordan Rice
Matthew 5:9
Christians are not called to disregard issues or dismiss people, but rather to be peacemakers.
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Pure in Heart
Series: The Beatitudes
Jordan Rice
Matthew 5:8
If our hearts are not right, nothing else we do matters.
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Back From Failure
Easter Sunday
Jordan Rice
Matthew 26:31-75, John 21:15-19
Easter isn't just the recognition of when Jesus was resurrected. It is the declaration that Jesus is resurrection. Resurrection means that the worst thing is never the last thing–and because of Jesus, our failures aren't the final word in our story.
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Mercy
Series: The Beatitudes
Jordan Rice
Matthew 5:7
Mercy is something that we want to receive but struggle to give.
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Appetites
Series: The Beatitudes
Dr. Amber Field
Matthew 5:6
What does it mean to hunger after God?
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Blessed are The Humble
Series: The Beatitudes
Jordan Rice
Matthew 5:5
Pride is your greatest enemy, and humility is your best friend.
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Blessed are Those Who Mourn
Series: The Beatitudes
Jordan Rice
Matthew 5:4
It's impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.
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Poor in Spirit
Series: The Beatitudes
Aswan Morris
Matthew 5:1-3
By saying “Blessed are the poor in Spirit”, Jesus wants you to embrace your inability, not your ability. We can find true strength by relying on Him.
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A New Paradigm
Series: The Generous Life
Jordan Rice
Matthew 25:14-30
It's easy to give away something that is not yours.
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A conversation with Pastors Jordan Rice and Lester Kim about exciting changes to community life groups this Spring.
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The Old and the New
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 4:17-24
We cannot change what we are unaware of.
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Faith at Work
Brandon Cobb
Genesis 3:17-19
They say two things you should never talk about at work are faith and politics. Hear why Christians cannot afford to neglect integrating faith at work.
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Orphans
Series: The Generous Life
Jordan Rice
Luke 12:22-34
How would you live if you were absolutely certain that God is with you and God is for you?
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Hidden Dangers
Series: The Generous Life
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:19-24
The way we spend our money isn't random at all. It shows us what's actually going on in our hearts.
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Trusting the Source
Series: The Well
Matthew 7:24-27
To determine how trustworthy something or someone is, you can reason yourself to a place of probability, but you have to commit to get to a place of certainty.
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The Sower, The Seed, The Enemy, and The Soil
Series: The Well
Jordan Rice
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23
If you want growth, pay attention to the condition of your heart.
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Focus
Series: The Well
Dr. Amber Field
Luke 10:38-42
Distraction is often the good keeping you from the essential. In all we do, God must be the central focus.
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The Purpose of Scripture
Series: The Well
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 1:17-19
Properly understood, the spiritual discipline of reading scripture is meant to be life-giving, not guilt-inducing.
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Dealing with Worry and Anxiety
Jordan Rice
Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything, pray about everything, and give thanks in all things.
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Home for the Holidays: Our Hopes for You in 2022
Galatians 6:9, Luke 18:1
Join the Renaissance Staff as we reflect on what God has taught us in 2021, and share our hopes for our community in the New Year.
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A Christmas Message
Advent
Jordan Rice
Matthew 1:18-23, 2:1-3
God came on our side to show us he is on our side.
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Waiting In Hope
Advent
Jordan Rice
Isaiah 53:1-7
In a world of uncertainty and unfulfilled longings, we would do well to learn how to wait with real, biblical hope.
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Watch Your Mouth
Real Love Series
Jordan Rice
James 3:2-12
If we want to thrive in our relationships we need to watch our words. It's a sobering fact, our words can start a fire that we can't put out.
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Episode 6 - Q&A with Jordan and Jessica Rice
In this final episode of Real Love Conversations, host Jessica Rice is joined by Jordan Rice, her husband, and Renaissance Church’s lead pastor. Jordan and Jessica have a unique love story - both were married in their 20’s to different people, and both lost their spouses in their 20’s. In this episode, Jordan and Jessica share their stories of loss, of taking steps to date and hope again, and what it was like when they first met and later decided to get married. In the second half of this episode, they answer questions they received from listeners about dating, being married to a widowed person, and maintaining connection in a marriage as two people grow and change.
Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!
Mentioned in this episode:
Jordan & Jessica’s Story on YouTube (played at their wedding)
Ephesians 3:20-21: Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us—to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Prepare/Enrich Assessment (must be completed with a facilitator/therapist/counselor)
The Freeing Power of Forgiveness
Real Love Series
Aswan Morris
Matthew 18:21-35
Unforgiveness erodes the intimacy of our relationships.
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Episode 5 - Adrienne
What does “real love” look like outside of a romantic relationship? In this episode, Adrienne shares honestly and gives us a window into one person’s journey with singleness, relationships, and abstinence. There’s so much here about the hard parts of life, about the big, overwhelming love of God, and about choosing to follow God even when we don’t know the next step.
Note: In this episode, we talk about mature/sensitive topics related to sex and sexuality.
Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!
Mentioned in this episode:
Sermon "The Myth of a Soulmate" - October 25, 2021
Goals
Real Love Series
Jordan Rice
Matthew 26:26-28
Covenantal love is a foreign concept to us today. Instead of seeking to be at the center, it is a sacrificial commitment to the good of the other.
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Episode 4 - Malaika and Jermaine Small
Sometimes the struggles experienced in marriage aren’t necessarily because of something your spouse has done, but because of challenges, outside of your control, that life throws at you. When we get married, we commit to love and stay with someone not knowing what kinds of hardship they may experience -- professionally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. In this episode, Malaika and Jermaine take us through the story of how they met and how they’ve navigated several hardships, from neither of them having a blueprint of what marriage should be to their journey with infertility.
Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!
Mentioned in this episode:
Fibroids - Tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime — however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment. Fibroids are almost always benign, or noncancerous.
Endometriosis - an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis.
Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith
Jesus Wants to do Something New
Mike Kelsey
Mark 2:18-22
You can’t experience what Jesus wants you to experience by just adding him to the life you’ve already decided to live.
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Episode 3 - Kelly Newsome
The Biblical view of marriage is that two people would commit to and serve one another for a lifetime. And yet, we know the reality is that some marriages don’t go the distance. In this episode, we hear from Kelly, as she reflects on her experiences of getting married at 22 and getting divorced seven years later. The things she learned about herself, God, and relationships along the way are things that can help all of us, no matter what our current relationship status is.
Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!
Mentioned in this episode:
Philippians 4:6-7 - Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Tsion Cafe - Ethiopian Food at 763 St Nicholas, New York NY, 10031
Loneliness and Rejection
Real Love Series
Jordan Rice
Genesis 2:18, Isaiah 53:3
Because we live in a broken world, we will all experience loneliness and rejection. In this message, we explore how to navigate these difficult emotions biblically and faithfully.
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Episode 2 - Kyra and Jonathan “JD” Daniels
Dating as a Christian can be hard, and there’s no manual for how to do it perfectly. In this episode, we hear from Kyra and Jonathan Daniels, who met at Renaissance Church in 2018, started dating in 2019, and got married in January 2021. Kyra and JD share how their backgrounds and faith shaped their dating experiences and how their relationship progressed from dating to engagement to marriage. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t exactly smooth and easy.
Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!
Mentioned in this episode:
Dan B. Allender, Ph.D, is a prominent Christian therapist, author, professor, and speaker focusing on sexual abuse and trauma recovery, as well as story, marriage and family, and Christian Sabbath.
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, By Timothy Keller, with Kathy Keller
https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875
Clove Indian Restaurant at 1592 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
FUMO Harlem - Pizza & Pasta at 1600 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
Me, Myself, and I Real Love Series Jordan Rice
Matthew 12:34-36, James 4:1-3 If you don't heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people that didn't cut you.
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Episode 1 - Jamie and Lester Kim
The Kims have been married for almost 19 years, but their marriage certainly hasn't been without trials. They generously and honestly share about a really difficult season in their marriage and the things they learned about themselves and God in the process. They dropped so many gems that are helpful for all of us, whether we're married or hoping to be married one day.
Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!
The Myth of a Soulmate
Real Love Series
Jordan Rice
1 John 4:7-11
Destructive to relationships is the illusion that if we find our one true soul mate, everything wrong with us will be healed; but that makes the lover into God, and no human being can live up to that. In this message, we explore the things that make relationships imperfect— our sins, weaknesses, wounds, and damages.
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The Real vs The Fake
Real Love series
Jordan Rice
1 John 4:7-11
Fake love is all around us – in this message we're looking at the goal, extent, power, and source of real love.
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Justice
Kingdom Come Series
Jordan Rice
Luke 18:1-8
Prayer is the fuel to keep you from exhaustion in the pursuit of justice.
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The Gospel
Kingdom Come Series
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 2:1-10
The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.
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Unity in the Kingdom
Kingdom Come Series
Brandon Cobb
Acts 6:1-7
Many corporations and institutions have grappled with the idea of diversity over the past couple of years, but this is nothing new for God. His kingdom and His Church were designed this way from the beginning. What does diverse community look like to God?
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A New Family and a New Mission
Kingdom Come Series
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 2:19-22
Your walk with God is personal, but not individual. Following Jesus is a community project.
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How We Get Discipleship Wrong
Kingdom Come Series
Jordan Rice
Matthew 14:13-21
In this message, we look at four words that will help us understand what it means to sincerely and faithfully follow Jesus. Taken, blessed, broken, and given.
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The Problem of Shame
Amber Field
Genesis 3:6-21, 28:10-15
There is a connection between our mistakes, failures, sins, and ugly things about us that we would rather hide than face. In this message, we discover how to respond to shame.
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The Danger of Comparison
Psalms Series
Jordan Rice
Psalm 73:1-28
The major obstacle to biblical faith is judging God’s faithfulness by our life’s circumstances, instead of viewing our circumstances through the lens of God’s faithfulness.
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Dealing with Worry and Anxiety
Psalms Series
Jordan Rice
Psalm 27:1-6, 10-14
The great antidote to worry is replacing "what if?" with "even if".
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What It Means to be Human
Psalms Series
Jordan Rice
Psalm 8:1-9
Scripture does not describe humans as limitless, all-knowing beings. Yet, in embracing our humanity and our limits we are able to encounter God in ways that would otherwise be impossible.
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Ordinary People
Brandon Cobb
Acts 2:44-47
Be the best version of yourself possible! At least that's what we keep hearing... But what if your version of extraordinary is different from God's?
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The Case and the Cure for Feeling Forgotten
Psalms Series
Jessica Rice
Psalm 13:1-6
“Perhaps there's no worse feeling than feeling forgotten or ignored by God. In this message, we're looking at a Psalm that confronts these emotions.”
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The Good Life
Psalms Series
Jordan Rice
Psalm 1:1-6
God is not indifferent to our happiness. The deep delight that God wants us to have is not the icing on our cake, but an essential ingredient in the batter of the Christian life.
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Jordan Rice
Luke 15:1-32
Jesus told stories so that we might truly see fragments of ourselves. In the story of a father and his two sons, we see a danger that lurks inside of all of us.
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Aswan Morris
John 8:1-11
Mercy doesn't excuse us from sin, but empowers us to grow in righteousness. Even when you don't realize you need it, mercy is yours for the taking.
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Luke 18:15-17
Childlike dependence on God is the mark of a great soul.
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The Case for Reparations
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 3:21-23, 22:1-14
“God requires repayment for every offense”
Under Warranty
Ernest Grant II, Ed.D.
Matthew 16:13-18
“Jesus assures us that His church is still under warranty.”
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Joy in the Midst of Sorrow
Special Guest Pastor James Roberson, The Bridge Church
John 15 & 16
Let's be honest, understanding who Jesus was is no small task. Was he a good example to follow, a teacher to learn from, or was He something more than that? In this episode, we break down direct and indirect teachings from scripture about Jesus' divinity.
Stoop Theology is a short-form limited series answering some fundamental questions about the Christian faith.
Is this Mercy?
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Mercy is about the source, not the recipient.
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Encountering God
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Our highest calling is to be with God.
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Stoop Theology is a short form limited series answering some fundamental questions about the Christian faith.
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 20:1-4
The greatest threats to you aren’t what you can see on the surface. It’s the unseen things underneath that will really hurt you.
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The Role of Rules
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 20:1
Rules are a confirmation, not a condition of a relationship with God.
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Grumbling and Grief
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 16:1-9
Our words reveal what our hearts hide.
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Stoop Theology is a short form limited series answering some fundamental questions about the Christian faith.
In Christ
Brandob Cobb
Philippians 3:4-9
A timeless truth for an ever-changing world.
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Depending on God
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 16
Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.
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The Audacity to Celebrate
Jordan Rice
Matthew 28:1-10
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Gospel-Centered Solidarity
Jessica Rice
Luke 10:25-37
The type of solidarity we see in scripture isn’t just about what you believe, but how your beliefs lead you to live.
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Safe and Satisfied
Rich Perez
Psalm 23
In a world of unrest, Jesus offers us deep soul satisfaction and rest in Him.
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Don’t Miss the Lesson of the Moment
Jordan Rice
Matthew 11:28-30
The past has already happened and we cannot go back in time to change it; the future is in God's hands and we don't have the power to predict what will happen; we only have this present moment to experience God.
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Confronting the Problem of Evil and Suffering
Jordan Rice
Matthew 26:36-46
One of the great challenges to a life of faith is the presence of evil and suffering in this world. How do we reconcile a God that is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving with the presence of evil and suffering?
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Real Power
Aswan Morris
John 16:7, John 14:15-21
The Spirit-filled life is not a special, deluxe edition of Christianity-- it is the plan of God for His people. And in scripture, we find not only records of what God has done, but invitations for us to believe in what he will do.
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The Real Thing
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 13-14
May God save us from getting the imitation of true spirituality.
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The Lamb
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 11-12
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Sticking Points: How Could God DoThis?
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 11-12
Exodus is perhaps the most significant book in the Old Testament. Its themes are repeated all over the bible. Still, there are some passages in the text, where God does things that are confusing at best, and at worst, offensive. In today's service, we take a look at Exodus 11-12, and ask some hard questions.
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There are generally two extremes in understanding the Bible—those who say, “just read the Bible and do what it says,” and those who say, “I read it, but I don’t understand how it applies to me.” Both approaches to the Bible can lead us to fall off of Bible reading altogether.
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God and Plagues
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 5:2, 7-10
The journey of the Christian life is learning to trust what God says over what we feel.
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Character > Conduct
Aswan Morris
Matthew 15:1-3,7-9, Matthew 5:13-16
Although what you do matters, God cares more about your character than He does your conduct.
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Words to Live By
Jordan Rice
Ephesians 6:11-15, Matthew 4:1-4
What and who you listen to will determine the future you experience. We don’t drift in good directions. We discipline and prioritize ourselves there.
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Silencing Our Inner Critic
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 3:7-10, 4:10-13
The critical voices in our own heads are often more vicious than what we might hear from the outside. In this message, we look at how we can learn to apply grace to ourselves that allows us to grow in Christ.
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"The Value of Worship"
Brandon Cobb
Zephaniah 3:9-20
2020 has shown us that we cannot control what happens to us, but we can control our focus.
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Christmas at Renaissance
Sermon: Jordan Rice, Matthew 2:1-12
A thousand times in history, a baby has become a king. But only once did a king become a baby.
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"Heart Check"
Jordan Rice
Luke 8:4-15
We have no idea what God can produce through a single seed planted in the right soil. In today’s message we’re looking at a parable of scripture to help prepare our hearts for the message of Christmas.
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"The Anatomy of Disappointment"
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 5:1-23
Disappointment happens in the gap between what we expect and what we get. In this message, we explore the anatomy of disappointment, what causes it, and what can help us move forward in faith when we encounter it.
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"A Life That Matters"
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 4:10-17
The great danger of our lives is not that we would not be successful, but that we would succeed at things that don’t matter.
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"The Invitation to Trust"
Aswan Morris
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus doesn’t demand that you trust him, he invites you to trust him.
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"Hard Hearts"
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Hebrews 3:13, Exodus 4:1-21
A hardened heart prevents people from having a right relationship with God. In this message, we look at Pharaoh in the book of Exodus to uncover warning signs of a hardened heart and how we can recover.
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"The Choice Ahead of Us"
Jordan Rice
Philippians 4:6-9
This week in America has put a spotlight on all of the things we face— a global pandemic, struggling economy, racism, and a pivotal election. Even with the decision of a president, there’s no shortage of things to capture our attention. How do we navigate these times?
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"The Uncertain Road Ahead"
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 3:1-14
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.
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"Seeing Jesus in Exodus" Exodus Series Jordan Rice Exodus 3:1-10
Jesus is the true and better Moses who stands in the gap between the people and the Lord and who mediates a new covenant.
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"Exodus: Your Situation Does Not Determine Your Identity"
Exodus Series
Aswan Morris
Exodus 1:1-11, Galatians 4:1-7
An identity rooted in Christ is not dependent on your circumstances. It is not enhanced by favorable situations and it is not diminished by unfavorable situations.
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"The Human Condition"
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 1:1-7-15, Romans 6:6-14
Why is it when we know what is right to do, we still don’t do it?
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"Our Story in Exodus"
Exodus Series
Jordan Rice
Exodus 1-15
The story of Exodus is the story of us all. God draws us out to draw us into Him.
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First Things First
Jordan Rice
Romans 12:1
Sometimes our problem isn’t that we’re loving the wrong things, but rather that we love the right things in the wrong order.
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Sustained by His Grace Jordan Rice 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
The bridge of grace can bear your weight.
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Iron Sharpens iron
Jordan Rice
Proverbs 27: 17, Philippians 2: 19-30
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person strengthens another."
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The Life-Changing Power of Compassion
Aswan Morris
Mark 1:40-45
Whether we want to admit it or not, many of us do not functionally believe that God is compassionate with us. In this message, we explore the life-changing power of compassion in our lives.
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Our Failures and God’s Mercy Jordan Rice Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75
“What causes us to drift away from God? We may think it’s the big disappointing moments, but maybe there are small, subtle things that cause us to stray. In this message, we take a look at the life of Peter and his falling away to learn how we can remain close to God.”
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What do you think? The Power of Taking Our Thoughts Captive Chris Travis 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 Our thoughts are powerful and can shape how we see and operate in the world. God wants to fully redeem and restore every part of us... even what we think. Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new
Philippians Series Jordan Rice Philippians 4:10-20
Contentment is living free from the lie that having more of something makes you something more.
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Strength under God’s control: Gentleness
Mike Kelsey
There’s something very dangerous about power that’s not controlled. In this sermon, guest speaker Mike Kelsey continues our Philippians series talking about something we need and is severely misunderstood— gentleness.
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The Gospel & Race Workshop Series - Part 4
Cidra M. Sebastien is an educator, organizer and auntie. She has developed culturally relevant, gender affirming and arts and activism curricula; published OpEds about youth leadership development and DACA; appeared on radio and television outlets; and contributed to local and national policy-making regarding justice, equity and investment for the advancement of young people. A graduate of Hampton University and New York University, Cidra was an executive leader for a Harlem-based social justice youth organization for nearly 20 years. She is an avid runner, and member of Renaissance Church.
"The pursuit of God"
Philippians Series
Jordan Rice
Philippians 3:10-16
In the pursuit of God, what you give up is nothing compared to what you will get.
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"Trophies" Philippians Series Jordan Rice Philippians 1:1-11 Jesus is better than the broken ways we try to find hope and confidence for the future. Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new
Going Through the Storm Rasool Berry John 6:17-21, Matthew 14:24-31
Jesus takes us through the storms, reveals himself in it, and brings us to the other side.
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The Gospel & Race Workshop Series - Part 3
"Recovering from the Trauma of Racism"
Dr. Sarita Lyons is a women’s Bible teacher, speaker, and Christ-centered psychotherapist. In this session, Dr. Lyons explains the history of mental health and racism, as well as provides a framework for us to process everything that's happened in recent months.
The Gospel & Race Workshop Series - Part 2
"God, The Church & Racism/Anti-Racism"
Ekemini Uwan is a public theologian and co-host of Truth’s Table Podcast. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary (WTS) in Philadelphia, PA. In this lecture, she provides a theological framework for us to understand God and us as it pertains to race and racism. Further, she gives practical insights into how we got here as well as things to consider to move forward.
Additionally, you can find some notes from the lecture here: https://bit.ly/2BD7d63
The Gospel & Race Workshop Series - Part 1
"The Backstory to Racism in America"
Dr. Angela M. Simms -- active participant of the Renaissance Church community and Assistant Professor of Sociology and Urban Studies at Barnard College-Columbia University -- helps us examine the social construction of race and ethnicity in the U.S. from the colonial period to the present. Her lecture analyzes how capitalist interests, class differences, gender, immigration, and who “deserves” the full rights and privileges of citizenship, shape boundaries between and within racial and ethnic groups, and ultimately the racial hierarchy underpinning White domination. We will also consider how racism affects inequities between racial and ethnic groups in education, criminal justice, media, and other domains.
Attendees at this session were asked to read the following materials:
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Dorothy Roberts, "Chapter 1: The Invention of Race," in Fatal Invention: How Science, Politics, and Big Business Re-Create Race in the Twenty-first Century (2011)
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Matthew Desmond, "In Order to Understand the Brutality of American Capitalism, You Have to Start on the Plantation," in "The 1619 Project," The New York Times (2019) ("The 1619 Project is also available as a podcast): https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/slavery-capitalism.html
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Interview of Khalil Gibran Muhammad: Anna North, "How Racist Policing Took Over American Cities, Explained by a Historian," Vox (2020) https://www.vox.com/2020/6/6/21280643/police-brutality-violence-protests-racism-khalil-muhammad
In Pursuit of Justice: The importance of Prayer
Jordan Rice
Matthew 6:9-13
Jesus gives us a prayer that will sustain, guide, correct, comfort, center, encourage, and focus us.
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The Good Shepherd
Jessica Rice
John 10:11-18
Jesus is the good shepherd, and in addition to Jesus being devoted to me, that means I should be dependent on Him.
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The Silent Killer
6/28/20
Jordan Rice
Luke 18:9-14
Pride is the carbon monoxide of sin—it silently and slowly kills you without you even knowing.
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The Road to Justice: What Change Requires
Jordan Rice
Luke 13:18-21
Growth and change rarely happen at the pace that we want. In this message, we look to a parable from Jesus that will give us patience, endurance, and grace as we pursue to be a people of Justice.
Take the step of "going inward," and examine how racist thoughts and attitudes were nurtured in you. Follow the instructions here.
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How to "do justice"
Jordan Rice
Isaiah 58:1-7, 1 Cor 12:12-26
What should I do right now? There are several things we can all do to pursue racial justice. In this message, we dig into a few concrete steps we all need to consider.
Take the step of "going inward," and examine how racist thoughts and attitudes were nurtured in you. Follow the instructions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEiELKBU_JFXsO3dUaCeGhSi4H6uyyuY7zi5hjB0TEQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Finding the Endurance to Continue
Jordan Rice
Hebrews 12:1-3
Endurance is the difference between persistence through adversity and misery in adversity. Now, more than ever, we need endurance.
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Injustice in a Pandemic
Jordan Rice
Psalm 10, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24
When we’re already overwhelmed with a pandemic, how should we respond to racial injustice in America?
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Philippians: No complaining
Jordan Rice
Philippians 2:12-18
Grumbling is an inward discontent expressed to the wrong person.
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Philippians: Humility Jordan Rice Philippians 2:1-11
Joy is found in humility—in adopting God’s wisdom, emptying ourselves of how we think things should go and surrendering to God’s plans.
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Note: Renaissance Church has been designated an "essential business" by the Governor's Office of New York to perform "no congregate" worship services, weddings, and funerals so long as we continue to maintain physical distance, like that used in the filming of this service.
Philippians: Real Life
Jordan Rice
Philippians 1:21-26
The way you define “life” will determine whether you can have joy during difficult seasons.
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Philippians: Perspective
Jordan Rice
Philippians 1:12-14.
Joy is found in believing God is with us and working for us-- despite what’s going on around us.
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Philippians: Joy and gratitude
Jordan Rice
Philippians 1:1-6
Lasting joy is the product of constant gratitude.
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04/19/2020
Jordan Rice
1 Peter 1:3-9.
Suffering is one of God's tools to sharpen and grow people from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.
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04/12/2020
Jordan Rice
The Hope Beside You: Easter 2020
Luke 24:13-35
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04/05/2020
Jordan Rice
Faith in a Time of Crisis: How Faith Responds
John 16:33, Joshua 4:1-7
Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the mouth. How does faith prepare us to deal with life’s inevitable “punches”?
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3/29/20 Jordan Rice John 16:33, Hebrews 11:32-38
Disappointment occurs in the gap between our expectations and our reality. Having the right expectations helps us to navigate a crisis.
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Pastor Jordan interviews Dr. Elissa Lin Rathe about how to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19.
Download a PDF of notes and tips from this interview here: https://bit.ly/2QIwOip
03/22/2020
Jordan Rice
Online Church
“But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” - John 16:7
While many of us experience social distancing and isolation on a level we never have before, there's an opportunity for us to connect with God in ways we haven't before.
03/15/2020
Jordan Rice
Online Church
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7
3/8/20 Aswan Morris Seven "I am" Statements (A Miniseries in John)
"I Am: The light of the world" John 9:1-12
03/01/2020 Jordan Rice Seven "I am" Statements (A Miniseries in John)
"I Am: The Bread of Life" John 6:22-35, 47-59
02/23/2020
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 8:30-38
Real freedom happens when we encounter and continue in truth.
2/9/20
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 6:60-70
Being a disciple is an on-going shaping and molding by God. It can certainly be hard, slow and even frustrating sometimes. Jesus wants us to “stick with Him,” allowing Him to radically transform and reorient our lives.
02/02/2020
Aswan Morris
John Series
John 5:1-9
Sometimes we are in situations in life where we feel hopeless. We actually don’t believe that we can change nor can the situation. When Jesus visits the man waiting at the pool of Bethesda, He comes to bring deep transformation. He heals him and tells him to pick up his mat and walk. He is no longer known as an invalid, he is known as a regular part of society. We are the invalid and Jesus comes to us asking “Do we want to get well?” Knowing that the deep transformation of hopeless situations awaits!
01/26/2020
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 6:1-15
Our little placed in the hands of the savior is enough.
01/19/2020
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 4:46-54
The ruler didn't have any proof that what Jesus said would come true, but he took Him for His word and in doing so was able to experience God's working in his life.
01/12/2020
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 4:27-42
Evangelism is leaving behind what you had and telling people you found something better.
01/05/2020
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 4:1-26
In this interaction, Jesus shows us the source of the true source of power to change, and what it means to have and cultivate a truly spiritual life.
12/15/19 Jordan Rice Real Hope
Matthew 1:1-17
Correctly understood, the arrival of Jesus brings us hope. The life-shaping certainty about the future that God is with us and for us.
12/8/2019
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 3:22-30
Contentment is having peace with where God has you, trusting in His character and his nature.
12/01/2019
Russel Rader
"Gratitude"
Colossians 3:12-17
Gratitude is seeing that all we have and all we are, is a gift. Gratitude is the spiritual practice of affirming life’s graces to gain perspective.
11/24/19 Jordan Rice John Series
"Real Love"
John 3:15-20
Real love always involves sacrifice -- the giving up of something valuable for the sake of something more important.
11/17/2019 Chris Travis John Series
"Born Again"
John 3:1-14
Taking an overused and intimidating phrase and unlocking the beauty in it's meaning.
11/10/19 Jordan Rice John Series
Accidental Pharisees
John 3:1-2
The majority of the gospels are devoted to Jesus' interactions with and opposition to this group of people called the Pharisees. Who are they and what can we learn from them?
11/03/2019
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 2:12-23
Sometimes God's grace comes into our life through uncomfortable means, but here is the great news: Jesus loves you too much to not disturb us when that's what we need.
10/27/2019
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 2:1-12
Jesus made so much wine to show the long-promised age has arrived and the blessings that accompany his kingdom are overflowing.
10/20/19
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 1:35-51
One of the first questions Jesus asked people who would follow him is a question we would all do well to wrestle with: "what are you looking for?" What you do matters, why you do it matters even more.
10/13/2019
Chris Travis
John Series
John 1:1-18
We change by receiving both grace and truth from Jesus. Not 50/50 but 100/100.
10/06/2019
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 1:29-36
Whether you're religious or not, there are ways that we all seek to rid ourselves of guilt—by beating ourselves up or trying to minimize wrongdoings. In this message, we’re looking at forgiveness, the one thing we all need and struggle to receive.
09/29/2019
Aswan Morris
John Series
John 1:9-13
God created people to be with Him, not work for Him.
09/22/2019
Jordan Rice
John Series
John 1:1-5
"And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
09/15/2019
Jordan Rice
"All In"
Growing Up Series
Matthew 13:44-46
Growing up requires we go all in. In order for us to go all in requires that we see Christ as a treasure, not a chore.
09/01/2019
Aswan Morris
"Community"
Growing Up Series
1 Peter 2:4-10
We often think we can grow on our own. If we work harder or discipline ourselves more we will do more. But the only way we grow is in community. However, community is not something we cleverly fit together, it is formed around two key elements: shared identity and shared mission. When either or both are missing you just have a bunch of individuals piled up. God calls us to be a community that displays Him as He shapes and reshapes us to be that community with one shared identity and one shared mission.
08/25/2019
James Roberson
"Painted Face Religion"
Mixtape Series
Mark 11:1-14
Jesus called Pharisees hypocrites, but at that time hypocrites were what we would understand as mimes. People who paint emotions on their faces to create a look for other people.
08/18/2019
Chris Travis
"Something Better Than Happiness"
Mixtape Series
1 Kings 19:1-7
What makes life worth living? The pursuit of happiness is fine, so far as it goes. But happiness comes and goes. If happiness is the point, where does that leave us when tragedy strikes? A bad diagnosis, an economic downturn, a painful divorce, a betrayal. Everyone faces hardship eventually. What makes it worth it? In the life of Elijah, in his darkest moments of despair, God gives a glimpse of something even better than happiness.
Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual trauma.
07/29/2019
Mixtape Series
Guest Speaker: Edwin Colon
"A Christian Perspective on Suffering"
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
07/14/2019
Aswan Morris
Distracted Series - "Comparison"
Matthew 20:1-16
Comparison reveals the condition of our heart.
07/07/2019
Russel Rader
Distracted Series
"The Pursuit of Perfection"
Hebrews 12:1-2
When perfection becomes the goal, it becomes the enemy of progress—and in this way, it often distracts us from taking the essential risk of moving forward.
06/23/2019
Jordan Rice
Distracted Series
"Other People's Opinions"
Galatians 1:10
It’s impossible to live to hear “well done” from God when you’re living for the good opinion of others.
06/09/2019 Jordan Rice Distracted Series
"Our Comfort Zones" Staying within our comfort zone limits the fullness of Gods grace in our lives and all that God has for us. Hebrews 12:1-2, Acts 20:22-24
06/02/2019
Jordan Rice
Distracted Series
Hebrews 12:1-2
What has your attention will determine your direction.
05/26/2019
Aswan Morris
Genesis Stories Series
"The Journey of Joseph"
Genesis Chapter 37-50
When we are journeying through life we often just look at our circumstances and we think God is not present. Often we forget God is sovereign and in control of all things. What does that mean? God is in control of all things, that includes the ups and downs, the provisions, and the promises.
05/19/2019
Jordan Rice
Genesis Stories Series
"Joseph and the Dreams We Have for Our Lives"
Genesis 37:3-13, 23-34
God is the giver of dreams, and He refines our dreams to glorify Him.
5/12/19
Jordan Rice
Genesis Stories Series
"Jacob and the Angel": Connection is on the other side of conflict.
Genesis 32:24-32
It can be frustrating as a Christian when we don’t experience victory over long-standing sin issues, lack progress in our daily lives, and when we suffer from emotional and relational distress. During this Soul Food Session, we were excited to have Dr. Sarita Lyons, a Bible teacher and psychotherapist explore 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 and discover how undiagnosed and undefended strongholds are often the root cause of many of our problems.
Through integrating Dr. Lyons’ psychological training and Biblical truth, we learn what Scripture teaches us about how to overcome as disciples of Jesus Christ.
4/28/2019
Jordan Rice
Genesis Stories series
"Abraham"
Entering into a covenant with God.
Genesis 17
04/21/19
Jordan Rice
Easter Sunday
"The Resurrection: Our greatest hope against fear"
2 Timothy 1:7-10, John 20:19
04/07/2019
Jordan Rice
Genesis Series
"The Anatomy of Vengeance"
Romans 12:16-21, Romans 5:6-8, Genesis 34:1-31
"Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good."
3/31/19 Jordan Rice
Genesis Series
"The Anatomy of Faith"
Genesis 12:1-19
The journey of faith is one where we're invited into uncertainty to simply trust God.
3/24/19
Mike Kelsey
"Guard Your Heart"
Proverbs 4:23
Whatever controls your heart controls your life.
3/17/19 Jordan Rice
Genesis Series
"The Anatomy of Envy"
Genesis 4:1-11
Envy is a trap that all of us will face, but few of us will ever want to admit. It's when someone else’s success feels like your own failure and if we don't rule over it, it will rule over us.
3/10/19
Aswan Morris
Series - Genesis
"The Anatomy of Shame"
Genesis 3:1-16
God isn't intimidated by what makes us insecure.
2/24/19 Jordan Rice Series - The God Who Speaks Authority in an Age of Uncertainty
Matthew 4:1-10
In this scripture, we see Jesus allowing scripture to govern his appetites, frame his view of God the Father, and set the pace for his life.
2/17/19
Jordan Rice
Series: The God Who Speaks
"Reliability"
Luke 6:46-49
To understand why, submit and apply. We ascertain the reliability of something by putting it into practice.
2/10/19 Jordan Rice Series: The God Who Speaks Mark 1:15, Psalm 1 God's words are powerful enough to change everything about us, starting with how we think.
1/27/19 Jordan Rice First: God over everything "Time" Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days.
01/20/2019 Chris Travis Sermon Series - First: God Over Everything Welcome Forever Luke 16:1-13 Use worldly wealth to gain forever friends.
Jordan Rice 01/13/2019 Series – First: God Over Everything "Treasure" Matthew 6:19-24 God doesn't want anything from you, He wants something for you.
01/06/2019 Lawrence Adjah Series – First: God Over Everything "From God, For God" Luke 16:1-9 Everything that Comes from God, is to Be Used for God.
12/23/2018 Russel Rader "Stillness in an Anxious World" "Be still, and know that I am God." - Psalms 46:10
12/16/2018 Jordan Rice Advent Series "The Arrival" On Christmas, we celebrate that God came near to us to heal us—not out of anger, but out of love.
12/09/2018 Jordan Rice Advent Series - "Waiting In Hope" "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope." - Romans 15:4
12/09/18 | Jordan Rice | Faith and Work Series | "Blessed and Sent" | 22 “And now I am on my way to Jerusalem, compelled by the Spirit, not knowing what I will encounter there, 23 except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me. 24 But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace. - Acts 20:22-24
11/25/18 Aswan Morris "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."
11/18/2018 Jordan Rice Faith and Work Series "Rest" Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 2:1-3, Galatians 4:7
God designed us to need rest, and so it is essential to our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Rest allows us to re-center our identity from what we do to who we are, heirs in Christ, children of God.
11/11/18 Lawrence Adjah Faith and Work Series "Salt and Light" Matthew 5:13-16
The essence of the command to be salt in light is to being, not doing. God aims to change our essence, not just our behavior.
11/04/18 Jordan Rice Faith and Work Series "Discernment: Finding your context"
Work is both “do what you love” and “do what you must.”
10/21/18 Jordan Rice Faith and Work Series "The Broken Purpose of Work"
Work is meant to be the expression of your identity, not the source of your identity.
10/14/18 Jordan Rice Faith and Work "The sacred and the secular"
"Everyone wants to change the world, but no one wants to do the dishes". This past sunday, we kicked off our 'Faith and Work' series and we looked at how God created and uses our work. Now, whatever it is you do all day long isn’t something outside of Jesus’ calling on your life—it’s right at the center of it.
10/7/18 Jordan Rice We are Renaissance - Values series "Diversity: Reconciled into a new family"
How good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in harmony! - Psalm 133:1
9/30/18 Jordan Rice We are Renaissance - Values series Discipleship: Following Jesus Matthew 28:18-20
9/23/18 Jordan Rice We are Renaissance - values series "Community: Gathered for a mission" Hebrews 10:19-25
Your walk with God is personal, but it's not individual. If you want a great relationship, you need other people-- You need to shape and be shaped by community. We’re not saying your personal relationship doesn’t matter, What I am saying is that a personal relationship is not enough.
9/16/18 Jordan Rice We are Renaissance - values series "Justice: Faith outside the four walls" Luke 19:8-10
There’s a story about Malcolm X waiting outside of churches in Harlem, and when people would come out of church, he’d ask them all the same question. “What difference does your faith in Jesus make in the community”? How would you answer that question?" In this message we unpack our value of Justice.
09/09/2018 Jordan Rice We Are Renaissance - values series "The Gospel: In and above all things" The story of Zacchaeus illustrates the Gospel in a powerful way, and it might contradict some of the ways you think about God and the way He relates to people. Luke 19:1-10
If we internalize the truth that Paul presents, that nothing in all of creation can separate us from God's love, it will have a profound impact on the way we live our lives.
08/19/2018 Jordan Rice Romans 8 Series "Confidence in God and God alone" Romans 8:29-32
7/29/2018
Lawrence Adjah
Romans 8 Series
"Praying with the Spirit's Help"
Romans 8:26-27
God, the Father, anticipates our weaknesses and gives us the Holy Spirit to help us along the way.
07/22/2018
Jordan Rice
Romans 8 Series
Hope in Suffering
We can endure anything if we have the right expectation of what's on the other side. In this passage of scripture, we explore the right expectations of God and our lives which will enable us to patiently endure all of life's trials with patience and hope.
Romans 8:18-25
07/08/2018
Jordan Rice
Romans 8 Series
"Putting Sin to Death"
A Christian’s obligation is to live out the righteousness that Christ has given to them.
Romans 8:11-13
06/18/2018
Jordan Rice
True & Better: Finding Christ in the Old Testament
"Gideon"
Judges 7:1-8
From God’s perspective, self-reliance is a greater danger to you than any opposing army.
06/10/2018
Lawrence Adjah
True & Better: Finding Christ in the Old Testament
"Ruth"
Ruth 1:1-18
At every point in scripture, God relates to people in Covenants. In this message we explore the meaning, significance and implications of being in a covenant relationship with God through Jesus.
06/03/2018
Jordan Rice
True & Better: Finding Christ in the Old Testament
"Christ Our Covenant Keeper"
At every point in scripture, God relates to people in Covenants. In this message we explore the meaning, significance and implications of being in a covenant relationship with God through Jesus.
Genesis 15:8-21
05/27/2018
Aswan Morris
True & Better: Finding Christ in the Old Testament
"Moses"
Exodus 3:7-10
God hears, God cares, and God has a plan and the power to deliver.
2018_05_20 Jordan Rice
True & Better: Finding Christ in the Old Testament Esther 4:5-17
Anyone who represents themselves has a fool for a client'. In this message we explore what it means to have Jesus as our advocate.
2018_05_13 Lester Kim
True & Better: Finding Christ in the Old Testament Genesis 3:1-24
God's love for us doesn't start in a manger in the book of Matthew, but at the very start of Genesis. The whole bible is a gift to us revealing who God is in the person of Jesus. The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and all of the Old Testament is a story that reveals Jesus and the hope and promise we have in him.
2018_05_06 James Roberson
What is in your Hand? Exodus 3:1-10
God encounters Moses in the burning bush and places in him the seed of his calling. This message addresses the significance of God's calling and how God uses the seemingly ordinary things and places in your life to shape you.
04/29/2018
Mike Kelsey
"Walking with God, Psalm 1"
Walking with God is the way to live a fulfilled life.
Psalm 1:1-6
04/22/2018
Chris Travis
The Gospel and Race
"Sustained by Hope"
The issues of racial justice-- inequality and privilege-- are uncomfortable to face and can bring up feelings of guilt and shame. Change is so frustratingly slow, we sometimes feel like giving up. But in Jesus, we have a healing, sustaining hope.
Mark 8:22-25
2018_04_15
Jordan Rice
The Gospel and Race
Matthew 6:9-13
In our pursuit of racial justice, Jesus gives us a prayer that will sustain, guide, correct, comfort, center, encourage and focus.
2018_04_08
Jordan Rice
The Gospel and Race
Luke 4:16-21
In the past few weeks, we’ve talked about a number of issues related to race and injustice. In this message, we explore what each member of the church should do in order to see positive change occur.
2018_04_01
Jordan Rice
Easter
John 20:19-29
On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and while it's a day of celebration, it can also raise doubts. In this message we explore the symptoms of doubt, and the reliability and implications of the resurrection of Jesus for our lives.
2018_03_25 Jordan Rice
The Gospel and Race "The Call of the Church"
Matthew 5:1-16; Exodus 2:1-11
When it comes to dealing with issues of injustice, Jesus calls us to be salt and light.
03/11/2018
Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
The Gospel and Race
"The Necessity of Lament"
Over 60% of the Psalms are songs of lament, yet today, lament remains an under-developed muscle in American Christianity. In this message, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah talks about the necessity of Lament, and how we can begin to engage this practice.
Lamentations 1:1-3
3/4/18
Jordan Rice
Gospel & Race
"Corrupted Christianity"
Many struggle to reconcile the value of the gospel and Christianity with the fact that people throughout history have abused Christianity and used it as a tool of oppression, slavery and violence. In this message, we explore God’s intentions for His Gospel message vs. the corrupted version we’ve seen used throughout history.
Acts 2:5-21
2018/02/25
Jordan Rice
"The Gospel and Race" series
Recovering from the Trauma of Racism
Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 22:36-40
The Fall of humanity brought with it not just a disruption in our vertical relationship with God, but also a horizontal distortion of the way we view our neighbor. This message unpacks our country’s historical racism and the way forward as a community of faith together.
This prelude is intended to be a heart-shaping worship companion to our sermon series "The Gospel and Race".
(0:00) Introduction by Renaissance Worship Director, Tripp Hampton.
(1:14) Awake O Sleeper written by Tripp Hampton, Caleb Hawley and Wendell Wilson. Performed by the Renaissance Church Band.
(4:56) Poetry readings performed by Godfrey Moye, Kyra Riley and Zora Howard.
Sympathy by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1899)
My Country 'Tis of Thee by W.E.B. Du bois (1907)
Tableau by Countee Cullen (1925)
Enslaved by Claude McKay (1922)
To America by James Weldon Johnson (1930)
Harlem By Langston Hughes (1951)
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone, Billy Taylor (1963)
Caged Bird by Maya Angelou (1983)
Rage by Zora Howard (2017)
2/18/2018 Aswan Morris
The Book of Ephesians "Expectations"
Our Expectations of God shape how we approach Him.
Ephesians 3:14-21
2/11/18
Jordan Rice
The Book of Ephesians
Ephesians 2:1-10
Following Christ means trusting in Him alone for salvation and in His ability to work through us.
2018/02/04
Chris Travis
"A New Family"
Mark 3:20-21; 31-35
Jesus enacted a profound shift in our most fundamental loyalties, because the people we surround ourselves with influence everything about our lives. When we're born again, we're born again into a new family.
2018/01/28
Jordan Rice
The Book of Ephesians
"Forgiven"
Ephesians 1:7-8
There are ways that we all seek to rid ourselves of guilt—by beating ourselves up, or trying to minimize wrongdoings. In this message, we’re looking at forgiveness, the one thing we all need and struggle to receive.
2018/01/21
Jordan Rice
The Book of Ephesians
"Adopted"
Eph: 1:5-6, 17-19
The great tragedy of the Christian walk is that many of us approach God primarily as a judge, and not a parent. To be adopted by God means that we have access to God as Father.
2018/01/14
Jordan Rice
The Book of Ephesians
"Loved Before the Foundation of the World"
Eph 1:3-5
All throughout scripture, there’s a theme: it is not us that chose God, but God has chosen us. Understanding this has profound implications for the issues of our identity and purpose.
2018/01/07
Jordan Rice
The Book of Ephesians
"The Will of God"
Ephesians 1:1-2
In life, we pursue what we value. Oftentimes we don’t value time with God in prayer and scripture because of poor expectations or a bad approach, but what if there was another way? In this message we unpack Epehesians 1:1 to see how we can connect with God.
2017/12/17
Jordan Rice
Series: Worship - Orienting Our Lives Around the King
"Worshipping Immanuel"
Jesus is Immanuel, 'God with us'-- and He lives up to His name.
Matthew 1:1-23
2017/12/10
Jordan Rice
Series: Worship - Orienting our lives around the King
"Understanding the Gift of God's Son"
In the Christmas story, we see that God gives the gift of His son to a world that doesn't fully appreciate Him. Thankfully, God works to help us understand the gift of Jesus so that we might orient our lives around Him.
Luke 1:26-55
12/3/2017
Jordan Rice
Worship: Orienting Our Lives Around the Kind
"Created to Worship"
The question isn't whether we love God, but do we love Him first? In this message, we look at the obstacles to orienting our lives around Jesus and ways to cultivate and nurture that love.
Matthew 2:1–12
11/26/2017
Lawrence E. Adjah
"Cast Your Anxieties on God, Because He Cares for You"
Pride Makes Us Shift Ultimate Confidence from God to Ourselves
1 Peter 5:1-10 (NIV)
11/19/2017
Jordan Rice
Transformed Series
"Transformed by Grace"
The journey of faith that isn't a singular destination, but rather a series of moments where we're made aware of what life can be like. In this message, we're looking at a powerful, but familiar passage of scripture of what happens when we come to our senses.
Luke 15:11-24
11/12/2017
Guest Preacher: Pastor Mike Kelsey
"Running Late"
Mark 5:21-43
At times we feel that God is running late in our lives. In this story of Jesus and Jairus, we see that while God's timing may not line up with our timing, we cannot limit our faith to the current state of our circumstance.
11/05/2017
Jordan Rice
Transformed Series
"Transformed by Rest"
In a fast paced, and over-committed world, Jesus offers us a radical but vital instruction: "come to me".
Matthew 11:25-30
2017/10/29
Jordan Rice
Transformed Series
"Permission to Feel"
Surrendering to your limits.
John 11:28-37, Matthew 26:36-46
2017/10/22
Chris Travis
Transformed Series
"The Wall"
Mark 8:35
God uses periods of confusion and disillusionment to transform us-- to set us free from trying to control things we cannot or should not control.
2017/10/15
Jordan Rice
Transformed Series
"Breaking the Power of the Past"
Galatians 2:11-21
2017/10/08
Jordan Rice
Transformed Series
"Identity"
The True self vs. the False Self (I am what I do, I am what I have, I am what others think of me)
Matthew 3:13-4:11
Transformed Series: Becoming spiritually and emotionally mature
"Solitude: Cultivating a life with God"
10/01/17 Jordan Rice Luke 10:38-42 (CSB)
Solitude is the practice of being absent from people and things to be with God. In a world full of noise, we need it desperately to become spiritually and emotionally mature.
09/17/17 Jordan Rice
Values Series Community
1 Peter 2:4-12-22-25
If you are like most people, you can’t tell your life story without referencing people who played significant roles along the way. The same is true of your faith story. Today, we’re talking about gospel-centered community and how it can shape our lives.
09/11/2017
Jordan Rice
Renaissance Values Series Diversity
Diversity is living as a family, committed to loving each other well despite our many differences.
“The Love of Christ” Mike Kelsey 08/20/2017
John 13:1-11
The love of Jesus is reliable, humble and truthful.
Date: August 13, 2017 Speaker: Chris Travis Scripture: Luke 22:54-62
"What do you do when you fail?" This message focuses on authenticity, being open and straightforward with God, coming out of hiding, and letting God in to change us from the inside out.
Date: 8/06/17 Speaker: Jordan Rice Scripture: John 15:1-6
Summary: Jesus is after real change through a new internal life, not mechanical compliance through external force.
Philippians: Pathways to Joy
Prayerful Submission
Date: 7/30/17 Speaker: Lester Kim Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Prayerful submission opens our hearts to peace and joy.
Philippians: Pathways to Joy | "Learning Contentment" |
Date: 07/23/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 4:11-20
Philippians: Pathways to Joy | "Straining Towards What’s Ahead" |
Date: 07/16/17 | Speaker: Lawrence E. Adjah | Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21 |
You can’t experience joy without overcoming your fears about God.
Philippians: Pathways to Joy | "Forgetting the Past" |
Date: 07/09/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14 |
Jesus is better than the broken ways we try to find hope and confidence for the future.
Series: Philippians – Pathways to Joy | Title: Humility and Joy |
Date: 7/02/17 | Speaker: Lester Kim | Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 |
Humility is making room in our hearts for God to give us joy.
Series: Philippians: Pathways to Joy | Sermon: Joy and Suffering |
Date: 6/18/17 | Speaker: Jordan and Jessica Rice | Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, 3:7-10 (NIV) |
As much as they seem to be mutually exclusive, in Philippians, as he writes from a prison cell, Paul discusses how suffering is a pathway to true joy.
Series: Philippians Sermon: Stand Firm
Date: 6/18/17 Speaker: Aswan Morris Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Stand firm, live worthy of the Gospel.
Series: "Philippians: Pathways to Joy" | Sermon: "Who’s in control?" |
Date: 6/11/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26 |
Joy is found in believing God is with us and working for us-- despite what’s going on around us.
Sermon: The practice of Thanksgiving | Series: Philippians: Pathways to Joy |
Date: 6/04/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11 |
Lasting joy is the product of constant gratitude. Meditate on the blessings of grace rather than the troubles of life.
Date: 5/21/17 Speaker: Jordan Rice Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV)
Brief description: The Holy Spirit changes our relationship with Jesus from theory to reality.
Holy Spirit Series | Led by the Spirit |
Date: 5/14/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: John 14:15-18, John 16:12-15 ESV |
Brief description: Isn’t it odd that we even have to talk about hearing from God? If you believe that God created everything, then you have to believe that God created communication, which would lead to the assumption that God is the best communicator. So, why is it sometimes so hard to hear him speak? What if the issue isn’t whether or not God is speaking, but whether or not you are in the right position to hear Him?
Holy Spirit Series | Conviction of the Spirit |
Date: 5/07/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: John 14:15-18, John 16:7-11 ESV |
Brief description: When someone places their faith in Christ, he doesn’t give you a rule book to follow, he gives the Holy Spirit to lead, convict and direct us.
The part of God most often forgotten about
Date: 4/30/17 Speaker: Aswan Morris Series: The Holy Spirit Scripture: John 14:15-18
Christianity is more than a set of beliefs or lifestyle you conform to, it is a dynamic relationship in which you walk with the Spirit and move in His power.
4/23/17 | Jordan Rice |
Series: Luke | Title: The Parable of the Sower | Scripture: Luke 8:4-15 |
In this parable, Jesus shows us the difference between a genuine and a counterfeit faith, and what are some barriers to growth in your relationship with God.
Date: 4/16/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice |
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-18, 21-22 |
Belief in the resurrection isn’t blind faith. More importantly, as the centerpiece of the Christian faith, it can radically change our lives.
04/09/2017 Jordan Rice
Series: Luke – Encounters with Jesus Title: Jesus the King Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 NIV
In order to have a relationship with Jesus, you have to take him as a King, not a pawn. But Jesus’ kingship is not like human kingships, he wins influence through suffering service, not coercive power.
4/2/2017 Kenneth Hart
Title: Kingdom Work Ain’t No 9 to 5 Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
The Harvest is plentiful in Harlem but the laborers are few. But the more that we are inspired and captivated by a reimagining of the radical mission of God’s Kingdom, the more that we will offer ourselves to God as laborers for this good of this community.
3/26/2017 | Jordan Rice |
Series: Luke | Title: The Good Samaritan | Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 |
The bigger the rescue, the deeper the experience. The deeper experience, the greater the change. The story of the Good Samaritan shows us the nature of our rescue and the type of experience that should result in real change.
03/19/2017 | Guest: Mike Kelsey |
Title: If The Spirit Lives In You | Scripture: Romans 8:11 |
Stand alone message.
3/12/17 | Jordan Rice |
Series: Luke: Encounters with Jesus | Title: Jesus Feeds the 5000 | Scripture: Luke 9:10-17 |
Brief description: Where trust exists, God moves. |
03/05/2017 Aswan Morris
Series: Luke: Encounters with Jesus Title: A Pharisee and a Woman Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
Embrace you encounters.
02/26/2017 Jordan Rice
Series: Luke: Encounters with Jesus Title: Jesus and Peter Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
In this encounter, we see what God requires from us, what God does to us, and what God will do with us if we follow him.
02/19/2017 Jordan Rice
Series: Luke: Encounters With Jesus Title: Jesus and the Leper Scripture: Luke 5:12-16
Jesus is a gracious savior to people with a real problem.
02/12/2017 Jordan Rice
Series: By Faith Title: Faith That Endures Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, 12:1-3
Living by faith is the ability to endure the hard stuff.
02/05/2017 Lester Kim
Series: By Faith Title: What Faith Chooses Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29
God doesn’t ask you to follow Him where He hasn’t already gone before and come out through it. God doesn’t ask you to do something that He hasn’t already done and prepared your hands to do it. What God does ask is for us to trust Him and take another step forward toward Him so that we can see and experience His great love for us in Jesus Christ.
1/29/17 Jordan Rice
Series: By Faith Title: The Life of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12
Faith begins with a journey and ends with an experience.
1/22/17 Chris Travis
Series: By Faith Title: Trust in God Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-7
Faith is trust in God. Trusting God motivates us to follow him even when it doesn’t make sense to us, or those around us.
01/15/2017 Jordan Rice
Series: By Faith Title: The Nature of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6
Faith is confidence in the character of God.
1/8/2017 Jordan Rice
Title: Connecting With God Scripture: Luke 1:13-18
How can we connect with God? In this message, we see the importance of connecting with God, and a practical way that we can do it on a daily basis.
01/01/2017 Aswan Morris
Title: What’s New? Scripture: Revelations 21:1-5
God makes us new. But we have to walk in our newness.
12/18/2016 Jordan Rice
Series: Advent 2016 Title: Worship of the Son Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew’s presentation of Jesus in the Christmas story is meant to lead our hearts, not toward self-control or being self-interested, but to worship.
12/11/16 Jordan Rice
Series: Advent 2016 Title: The Innocence of a Son Matthew 2:13-23
Advent answers the question: if God is for you, who can be against you?
12/04/16 Jordan Rice
Series: Advent 2016 Title: The Importance of a Son Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Jesus came because our righteousness would never be enough.
11/27/16 Lester Kim
Series: Stewardship Title: Time Out Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Taking time out to rest, not get distracted, and re-center our lives on Jesus.
11/20/16 Jordan Rice
Title: Cast Your Cares Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Our anxieties are meant to be cast, not carried.
11/14/16 Aswan Morris
Series: Stewardship Title: It All Comes from God Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
God wants us to use what we have in our hands to advance the Kingdom of God.
11/06/16 Jordan Rice
Series: The Lord's Prayer Title: Lead Us Not Into Temptation Scripture: Matthew 3:16-4:11
There’s always more at stake than what we can see.
10/30/16 Jordan Rice
Series: The Lord's Prayer Title: Forgiving Others Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-35
Forgiven people forgive people.
10/23/2016
Jordan Rice
The Lord’s Prayer Series “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:9-15, John1:26-29 Jesus teaches us to pray for forgiveness because God graciously gives us the forgiveness that we need.
"Give Us Today Our Daily Bread"
October 16th, 2016
Speaker: Lester Kim
Series: The Lord's Prayer
Passage: Matthew 6:9-13
In this section of the Lord’s Prayer, we turn to God our Father to provide for us what we need on a daily basis.
Series: The Lord’s Prayer Sermon: “Your Will Be Done” Passage: Matthew 6:9-15, Hebrews 4:14-16
Matthew 6:9-13
The motivation for our prayers is for God’s Kingdom to come and for our kingdom to go.
Matthew 6:5-15
The goal of our prayers is more than a polite, kind interaction with God, but a relationship.
Stories You Should Know: Ezekiel
Ezekiel 37:1-14
God can bring life where we’d least expect it.
1 Kings 18:1 & 41-45, James 5:17-18
Prayer is the request for God to enter into our present reality.
Esther 3:1–6; 6:1–10
Pride is your greatest enemy, and humility is your greatest friend.
Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 7:14-25
Self-control is the ability to do what we value instead of what our impulses drive us to do.
03/13/2016
Jordan Rice
It's Complicated Series
"Grace and the LGBTQ Community"
Grace helps us engage meaningfully with everyone, to share the hope of the Gospel.
John 4:4-26
2/28/16 Series: It's Complicated: Love, Sex, and Relationships
Distorted Images by Jordan Rice
Our culture is saturated with pornography; as a result, there are unrealistic expectations of intimacy that lead people to captivity. How should we respond to such a culture? With the grace, clarity and hope of the gospel.
Scripture: John 2:1-11 (NIV)
Carrying the weight of our relationship status is too much to carry by ourselves. Consequently, the Apostle Paul gives the church a prescription on how to manage the burden of being single, divorced, widowed or married. To carry one another's burdens.
Marriage is a good thing, but it's not the ultimate thing. And relationships get complicated when it gets elevated to a place it was never meant to hold. Nobody can bear the weight of being our ultimate joy. In this message, Jordan Rice explores 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 to redefine what a gift is, and to reorder what's ultimate in our lives.
February 9th. 2016.
One Life for Another by Lester Kim
Luke 19:1-10
"If I am a cosmic accident springing from dust and destined for more dust, then I am nothing. I am a joke – a tale told by an idiot. But if my ultimate roots are grounded in eternity and my destiny is anchored in that same eternity, then I... am a creature of eternal significance." – R.C. Sproul
We are no longer defined by our past but we are defined by what Jesus in the past has done for us. Jesus has rescued us from our past broken life and given us a new life and new way of living through and for Him.
January 31st, 2016 How We Grow from Scripture Pt. 1 by Jordan Rice “Words of Life” series 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (NIV) Through the truths of his Word, God intends not just to capture the thoughts of our minds, but also to reclaim the worship of our hearts. Topics: Growth, scripture, bible, grace.
Words of Life Series - Scripture: Why do we trust it? by Jordan Rice
"We can put the weight of our faith in scripture, because Jesus is trustworthy."
2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV)
Communication from God is communion with God. Our souls require more than other people can give us—we need the direct thoughts of God Himself.
Mark 7:1-13
The Road to Growth by Jordan Rice. 1/3/2016.
2 Peter 1:3-11 ESV.
"Real growth is possible, gradual, intentional and dependent."
12/20/2015. "Hope In Suffering" by Jordan Rice. Theology of Suffering series. Matthew 1:18-25. Real hope is found in knowing that God is with us.
"God of All Comfort" by Lester Kim. Theology of Suffering series. 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Our suffering isn’t meaningless, and we’re not alone. In suffering we’re promised that God will comfort us, and can pour out the comfort we’ve received on others.
Theology of Suffering Series, Week 1.
"The Reality of Suffering" by Jordan & Jessica Rice
Nothing is more important than learning how to maintain a life of purpose in the midst of painful adversity.
"Mission" by Jordan Rice Built Strong sermon series
1 Peter 2:4-10 "Stay focused on the mission"
Colossians 3:9-15 It’s not easy to do, and it won’t happen without the grace of God, but learning to forgive is the only thing that has the power to set us free from the scars of our past, and help us move into the future to be built strong in our faith.
Life is better with breathing room, and the types of relationships that are required to thrive only happen with breathing room, and having the margin to "wait for one another" in community.
Philippians 4:10-20. Learning the secret of Contentment.
Contentment isn't about having more, but trusting God with what you have.