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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.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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....

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.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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...

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.  Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissan...

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.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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 fait...

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?   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Distracted   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Carvens Lissaint   Luke 10:38-42   The Silent Killer: How distraction is robbing your relationship with God.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 3: How do I know if I've found the one?   How do you actually know if you’ve found “the one”? Is it a feeling, a sign from God, or just good timing? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore whether soulmates exist, what should your expectations be, and talk honestly about discernment, commitment, and wisdom. If you’re dating and tired of overthinking it all, this con...

Greatness, Rewritten   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 9:46-48   Greatness in God’s kingdom starts where self-promotion ends.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 2: Do Christians Follow the Bible—or Just the Parts They Like? Christians are often accused of picking and choosing which Bible commands to follow. In this episode of Stoop Theology, we ask whether that’s hypocrisy—or whether Jesus actually changes how the Bible is meant to be read. From Old Testament laws to New Testament faith, we explore why Christianity isn’t selectiv...

Honest to God: Why Your Weakness is His Greatest Invitation   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 9:37-40, Mark 9:19-25   Jesus can work with faith that wobbles—but not with faith that pretends.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/for...

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 1: Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?   Tracing Christianity’s deep African roots and true heritage.   Guest Aswan Morris   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—lik...

Glory   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 9:28-36   What you live for determines what holds you together.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

The Beauty of Obedience   Carvens Lissaint   Acts 9:10–19   Obedience is an invitation not to follow rules, but to follow Jesus.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Light Into Darkness   Jordan Rice   John 1:1-5, 9-14   The Light doesn’t avoid our darkness — it enters it and overcomes it.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Stories of Generosity: “In Harlem as it is in Heaven” campaign.  As we finish up the year, we hear three stories of giving in unique, faith-filled ways. We hope that if you aren’t already, you will consider joining us  as we seek to dig deeper roots here in Harlem. You can find out more at RenaissanceNYC.com/Harlem , and if you have a story to share, we would love to hear it!

Joy to the World   Jordan Rice   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Luke 2:8-14   Joy grows naturally wherever grace is truly received.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Seeing Jesus Clearly   Jordan Rice   Luke 9:18–20   You can be around Jesus and still not see Him. Distance creates confusion; closeness brings clarity.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

Love That Costs   Dr. Amber Field   Philippians 2:1-8   Advent invites us to love like Jesus—costly, humble, and beautifully selfless.   Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give   Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new