Renaissance Church

In this episode, we explore Luke 9:57–62 and the defining moments when following Jesus moves from casual interest to total commitment. Using the powerful “line in the sand” image—often associated with the 1836 Battle of the Alamo—we’re invited to consider our own moment of decision: are we all in, or holding back? Through three encounters with would-be disciples, Jesus makes the cost of following...

In this episode, we explore Luke 9:57–62 and the defining moments when following Jesus moves from casual interest to total commitment. Using the powerful “line in the sand” image—often associated with the 1836 Battle of the Alamo—we’re invited to consider our own moment of decision: are we all in, or holding back? Through three encounters with would-be disciples, Jesus makes the cost of following...

Dive into Matthew 14 as we explore Peter's incredible journey of walking on water with Jesus. Discover why feeling afraid doesn't mean you're doing it wrong—it might mean you're exactly where God wants you to be. Following Jesus often means leaving the safety of what we know to experience His power in what we can't control. What faith step is Jesus calling you to take today?

Dive into Matthew 14 as we explore Peter's incredible journey of walking on water with Jesus. Discover why feeling afraid doesn't mean you're doing it wrong—it might mean you're exactly where God wants you to be. Following Jesus often means leaving the safety of what we know to experience His power in what we can't control. What faith step is Jesus calling you to take today?

Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's love? In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks the difference between authentic relationship and rigid religion. Discover why there are no formulas to follow or hoops to jump through - just a Savior who invites you to find rest in Him. Learn how grace frees us from legalism and opens the door to genuine connection with God. Renaissance Church - Ric...

Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's love? In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks the difference between authentic relationship and rigid religion. Discover why there are no formulas to follow or hoops to jump through - just a Savior who invites you to find rest in Him. Learn how grace frees us from legalism and opens the door to genuine connection with God. Renaissance Church - Ric...

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD! In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks how God delights in doing the impossible - from Sarah's miraculous pregnancy at 90 to modern-day miracles in our midst. Discover why we should never feel embarrassed about praying big prayers and how God is calling us to believe Him for the impossible in Houston. Perfect for anyone feeling discouraged about unanswered pr...

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD! In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks how God delights in doing the impossible - from Sarah's miraculous pregnancy at 90 to modern-day miracles in our midst. Discover why we should never feel embarrassed about praying big prayers and how God is calling us to believe Him for the impossible in Houston. Perfect for anyone feeling discouraged about unanswered pr...

In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Executive Pastor, Glenn Goldsberry walks through Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7–12 to ask, seek, and knock, showing that prayer is not a formula to get what we want, but a relationship built on trust in a good Father. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking—not because God is hard to convince, but because He is good to trust. Renaissance Church - Ri...

In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Executive Pastor, Glenn Goldsberry walks through Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7–12 to ask, seek, and knock, showing that prayer is not a formula to get what we want, but a relationship built on trust in a good Father. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking—not because God is hard to convince, but because He is good to trust. Renaissance Church - Ri...

“Don’t judge.” It’s one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — sayings of Jesus. In this episode, we return to the Sermon on the Mount to explore what Jesus really meant in Matthew 7. Rather than calling us to blind acceptance or harsh criticism, Jesus exposes our tendency toward a destructive, hypocritical spirit and invites us into something better: humble self-examination, clear-eyed dis...

“Don’t judge.” It’s one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — sayings of Jesus. In this episode, we return to the Sermon on the Mount to explore what Jesus really meant in Matthew 7. Rather than calling us to blind acceptance or harsh criticism, Jesus exposes our tendency toward a destructive, hypocritical spirit and invites us into something better: humble self-examination, clear-eyed dis...

This week, we celebrate seven years of God’s faithfulness at Renaissance while also stepping into a significant season of transition. Rooted in Acts 13, we explore how healthy, God-honoring transitions are discerned in community, marked by dependence on God, and directed by the Holy Spirit. In that context, Pastor Christopher shares the bittersweet news of his upcoming call to serve at another chu...

This week, we celebrate seven years of God’s faithfulness at Renaissance while also stepping into a significant season of transition. Rooted in Acts 13, we explore how healthy, God-honoring transitions are discerned in community, marked by dependence on God, and directed by the Holy Spirit. In that context, Pastor Christopher shares the bittersweet news of his upcoming call to serve at another chu...

We love underdog stories, but every world-changing life includes someone who invested and walked closely with them. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ call of His first disciples in Matthew 4 and uncover the not-so-secret way God changes the world: relational, life-on-life discipleship. Discover how following Jesus means opening your life, showing up over time, and being remade for purposes bigger...

We love underdog stories, but every world-changing life includes someone who invested and walked closely with them. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ call of His first disciples in Matthew 4 and uncover the not-so-secret way God changes the world: relational, life-on-life discipleship. Discover how following Jesus means opening your life, showing up over time, and being remade for purposes bigger...

As a new year begins, we’re invited to reflect on where our lives are headed and what truly drives us. In this message, we explore the difference between selfish ambition, sloth, and godly ambition—the kind of desire that is empowered by God’s grace and aimed at His glory. Drawing from the story of Solomon and Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, this sermon calls us to name, plan for, and step into...

As a new year begins, we’re invited to reflect on where our lives are headed and what truly drives us. In this message, we explore the difference between selfish ambition, sloth, and godly ambition—the kind of desire that is empowered by God’s grace and aimed at His glory. Drawing from the story of Solomon and Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, this sermon calls us to name, plan for, and step into...

Life rarely goes according to plan—and the Christmas story proves it. In this message, we explore how God often works through interruptions, why His favor doesn’t always feel favorable, and how Mary’s response teaches us to be curious, confident, and ultimately surrendered to God’s purposes. As we step into a new year, this episode invites us to trust God in the disruptions and respond with a fait...

Life rarely goes according to plan—and the Christmas story proves it. In this message, we explore how God often works through interruptions, why His favor doesn’t always feel favorable, and how Mary’s response teaches us to be curious, confident, and ultimately surrendered to God’s purposes. As we step into a new year, this episode invites us to trust God in the disruptions and respond with a fait...

In this Advent message, Best Gift Ever, we explore the theme of love through the promise of Emmanuel—God with us. Tracing the prophecy of Isaiah and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus, this episode reminds us that God doesn’t remove every fear or fix every circumstance, but He faithfully enters into them with us. From a frightened king to a confused Joseph to a suffering prisoner in a concentra...

In this Advent message, Best Gift Ever, we explore the theme of love through the promise of Emmanuel—God with us. Tracing the prophecy of Isaiah and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus, this episode reminds us that God doesn’t remove every fear or fix every circumstance, but He faithfully enters into them with us. From a frightened king to a confused Joseph to a suffering prisoner in a concentra...

Experience the wonder of Christmas through miracle stories that will transform your perspective on faith! Pastor Chris shares the powerful healing of Emma McKinley and other testimonies from around the world that prove God is still in the miracle business. Discover how to maintain joy even when facing disappointment, and learn the simple formula: Jesus, Others, Yourself (JOY). A message that will...

Experience the wonder of Christmas through miracle stories that will transform your perspective on faith! Pastor Chris shares the powerful healing of Emma McKinley and other testimonies from around the world that prove God is still in the miracle business. Discover how to maintain joy even when facing disappointment, and learn the simple formula: Jesus, Others, Yourself (JOY). A message that will...

Ready to experience Christmas differently this year? This Christmas, discover how God's kingdom brings a revolutionary new way of living in harmony with others - even in the midst of family tension. Pastor Chris unpacks powerful truths from Isaiah 11, revealing how God can breathe new life into dormant relationships and transform our family gatherings. You'll learn practical ways to release the so...