Renaissance Church NYC

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 spirituall...

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.  Give to help financially 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.co...

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 relationsh...

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.  Give to help financially support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community: https://renaissancenyc.com/give  Keep up w...

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...

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. Give to help financially 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/respon...

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...

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.  Give to hel...

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.  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/for...

Justice  Kingdom Come Series  Jordan Rice  Luke 18:1-8  Prayer is the fuel to keep you from exhaustion in the pursuit of justice.  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

The Gospel  Kingdom Come Series  Jordan Rice  Ephesians 2:1-10  The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.   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   Sign up for Events: https://renaissa...

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? Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community...

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.  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/fo...

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.  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...

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.  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 connec...

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.  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...

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".  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  Sign up for...

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.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by...

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?  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.ccbchu...

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.”  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...

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.  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 con...

Russel Rader Mark 10:46-52

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.  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/go...

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.  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/...

Luke 18:15-17  Childlike dependence on God is the mark of a great soul.  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   Sign up for Events: https://renaissancenyc.com/connect