Renaissance Church NYC

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.   Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community    Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card  

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 gi...

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 capi...

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.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community.   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card.

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.   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 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.   Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community     Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card   

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....

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/...

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.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community    Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card.  

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?  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card

Philippians: No complaining Jordan Rice Philippians 2:12-18 Grumbling is an inward discontent expressed to the wrong person. Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community

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. Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card   Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community   Note: Renaissance Church has been designated an "essential business"...

Philippians: Real Life   Jordan Rice  Philippians 1:21-26   The way you define “life” will determine whether you can have joy during difficult seasons.   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card   Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community

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.  Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community

Philippians: Joy and gratitude  Jordan Rice  Philippians 1:1-6  Lasting joy is the product of constant gratitude.  Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community   

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.   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card    Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community

04/12/2020 Jordan Rice The Hope Beside You: Easter 2020 Luke 24:13-35 Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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”?  Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card   Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church in the Harlem community.  

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. Go here to support our neighbors in need or, to request help Fill out a connection card to stay up-to-date with us

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