Renaissance Church

Neighborhood Scott Axtmann What if loving your neighbor actually meant knowing your neighbor? Pastor Scott challenges us to look beyond our busy schedules, closed doors, and comfortable routines and start building real relationships with the people God has placed around us. Through stories from his own neighborhood, he shows how small risks, simple conversations, and acts of kindness can open door...

Justice Vicky Griffiths Who determines good from evil, and who is responsible for ensuring justice is done? As believers, how do we navigate controversial issues to do with justice in our world? In this message, Vicky explores how Biblical justice springs from two foundational principles; that God is perfectly just (Deuteronomy 32:4) and that we are all created in His image (Genesis 1:27). We...

Work Max DeHaven In this talk, Max (one of our Ren elders) takes a fresh look at work and what it means to live out our calling. He explores the idea that our everyday jobs, responsibilities, and even the seemingly mundane tasks of life can be meaningful ways to serve God and others. Max also challenges the idea that our career should define our identity, reminding us that our calling is bigger th...

Conflict Brian Boeninger Conflict is something we all experience, whether it’s within ourselves, in our relationships, or in the world around us. In this sermon Brian (one of our Ren elders) explores how we can respond to conflict as Christians, reminding us that conflict isn’t always bad and can sometimes lead to growth. Through the struggles of Paul and Jesus, he shows us that doubt, temptation,...

Hospitality Vicky Griffiths Anyone can throw a dinner party or host a friend for the weekend, but biblical hospitality is different. In this message Vicky explores how, at the heart of the gospel, is an unimaginable hospitality driven and motivated by God's love. It is because of this love that we are not welcomed by God as a paying customer, a passing visitor, or as an annoying disturbance, but a...

Church Pastor Scott continues the Salt of the Earth series with a compelling look at why the local church matters so much. He challenges us to move beyond simply attending church and to become fully devoted participants who serve, give, pray, and bring our unique gifts to build up the body. Scott reminds us that the church is imperfect, but when every member plays their part in the power of the Ho...

Friendship Mark Skillin Mark takes a fresh look at friendship and why it matters far more than we often realize. Drawing from Scripture and the works of C.S. Lewis, he explains that the best friendships seem to happen almost unexpectedly, when people discover a shared passion or a kindred spirit. Unlike romantic love, friendship isn’t about being absorbed in each other. Rather, it’s about enjoying...

Words Scott Axtmann Words have the power to wound, heal, discourage, and give life. Every one of us has experienced their impact. This recording begins with a brief testimony from Josi about the power of words, followed by Pastor Scott's message from our Salt of the Earth series. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Pastor Scott explores why our words matter so deeply to God and how they r...

Suffering Vicky Griffiths Why does suffering happen? How can we still stay faithful to our call to be the 'salt of the earth' in our greatest trials?  In this message, Vicky explores these questions through the illustration that Jesus gave of the wise man who built his house on the rock, and the foolish man who built his house on sand in Matthew 7:24-27. Through it we learn how suffering is i...

Thought Life Scott Axtmann What if the biggest spiritual battle you face isn't happening around you, but inside your own mind? In this message, Pastor Scott explores how our thoughts shape our lives, why so many of us wrestle with fear, shame, anxiety, and lies, and what it really means to "take every thought captive." More than a call to think positively, this sermon reveals how the Holy Spirit c...

Identity Scott Axtmann In this message, Pastor Scott explores one of the biggest questions we all wrestle with: our identity. He unpacks why so many of us build our sense of worth on things that can never truly satisfy and shows what changes when we stop letting our past, our mistakes, or other people's opinions define us. Instead, we'll discover the life-changing truth about the identity God has...

Ordinary Activities Scott Axtmann Pastor Scott reminds us that while we spend so much of life chasing exciting moments, most of our days are made up of ordinary tasks, and those moments matter to God as well. In this message, he shares how everything from washing dishes to pulling weeds can become acts of worship when done with gratitude, excellence, and love for Christ. If you’ve ever felt stuck...

Digital Life Mark Skillin In this message, Mark tackles the challenge of living faithfully in a world of constant notifications, endless information, and digital distractions. With humor, personal stories, and practical insight, he asks an important question: are our devices helping us, or quietly pulling our attention away from what matters most? Looking at the stories of Mary and Martha and the...

Sabbath Vicky Griffiths Vicky takes an honest look at why so many of us feel rushed, exhausted, and unable to truly rest. Through personal stories and biblical insight, she explains that Sabbath is not just a rule to follow but a gift from God that brings freedom, renewal, and a deeper awareness of His presence. She challenges the nonstop pace of modern life and invites us to discover a better way...

Time Scott Axtmann Pastor Scott explores one of life's biggest challenges: how we spend our limited time. In this encouraging message, he reminds us that while life is brief, every moment matters and can be used for God's purposes. Through practical examples and biblical wisdom, he shares how to focus on what truly matters, avoid distractions, and make choices that lead to a life of greater purpos...

Solitude Scott Axtmann What if the thing your soul needs most is something the modern world constantly pulls you away from? In a world filled with noise, distraction, and constant motion, Pastor Scott invites us into the forgotten spiritual practice of solitude. Drawing from the life of Jesus and the testimony of saints throughout history, this message explores why silence and stillness may be ess...

Celebration Scott Axtmann What if celebration isn’t just something we do, but a powerful way we love others? In this message Pastor Scott explores how joy, honor, and gratitude are actually spiritual disciplines that shape our hearts and relationships. He unpacks why learning to truly celebrate others can push back against jealousy, deepen our faith, and transform ordinary moments into something m...

Contemplation Vicky Griffiths In this message from the “Salt of the Earth” series, Vicky unpacks what contemplation really looks like in everyday life. In a world full of noise and distraction, she explains how slowing down and thinking deeply about God’s Word can actually change us from the inside out. She breaks it down in a simple, practical way, making it clear this isn’t just for the super sp...

Scripture Scott Axtmann Pastor Scott continues the Salt of the Earth series with a powerful invitation to rediscover the life changing beauty of God’s Word, revealing who God is, how we are saved, and how we are meant to live. He challenges us not just to know Scripture, but to truly submit to it, warning how easily we can drift into reshaping truth around our own preferences. With practical and h...

Prayer Scott Axtmann Pastor Scott opens the Salt of the Earth series with a powerful call to real prayer as a daily, honest relationship with God that shapes every part of life. He challenges both cultural indifference and empty routine, urging us to seek God with authenticity, even in dryness or struggle. With practical insight, he reminds us that prayer is not about perfection but persistence. K...

Salt of the Earth Series Introduction Scott Axtmann This opening message introduces the “Salt of the Earth” series. Scott will explore what it truly looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life, often in ways that stand in contrast to cultural norms. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, believers are called to live distinct, “salty” lives that preserve goodness and reflect God’s character in...

Easter Message Scott Axtmann Easter Sunday Message In this Easter message, Pastor Scott reflects on Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Jesus, highlighting her deep devotion, grief, and initial confusion at the empty tomb. Though overwhelmed by sorrow and unable to recognize Him at first, everything changes when Jesus gently calls her by name, revealing His presence and love. Her story shows...

Alonica Worship Band Alonica Worship Band Before welcoming the band Alonica, Pastor Scott’s short message explores the meaning of corporate worship as a central, centuries-old practice where believers collectively direct their praise and affection toward God. It explains that worship is more than music or a concertlike experience. It’s a spiritual encounter where people can become aware of God’s p...

Thoughts on Mission Scott Axtmann Thoughts on Mission This message shares a powerful testimony of transformation, from addiction and despair to new life through an encounter with God, made possible by the patient love and persistence of friends who lived out their faith. It emphasizes that every Christian is called to be a missionary, taking responsibility to share the message of Jesus within thei...

Scott wraps up our Philippians series by highlighting how the generosity of the Philippian church was a fragrant offering to God, showing that giving flows from a right lifestyle and a heart aligned with Him. He reminds us that God can be pleased by our faithful, cheerful, and sacrificial giving, not because of the amount but because of the motive and context of our lives. Scott encourages us to g...