Renaissance Church

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 remind you that nothing is impossible with God! Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #miracles

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 sound of heaven in your interactions, replacing discord with divine harmony. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #walkgrowlive #advent #christmas

Are you spiritually awake or sleepwalking through life? In this message, Pastor Chris kicks off Week 1 of Advent and unpacks what it means to stay alert for Christ's return. Drawing parallels between Christmas morning excitement and our spiritual alertness, discover how to break free from spiritual slumber and live with purpose. Learn practical ways to combat weariness, worldliness, and waiting - three key factors that can lull us into spiritual sleep. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #advent

Struggling with anxiety? You're not alone. In this message, Pastor Chris unpacks Jesus' teaching on worry and reveals how our anxious thoughts can actually become doorways to deeper faith. Discover why seeking God's kingdom first changes everything - and how your Heavenly Father's love is the ultimate answer to anxiety. Plus, learn one practical way to transform worry into worship. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #jesus #anxiety

Ready to discover Jesus' surprising financial plan? In this message, Pastor Chris reveals how our view of money shapes our hearts - and how Jesus offers a revolutionary perspective that leads to true freedom. Learn practical wisdom from Matthew 6 that will transform your relationship with money and possessions. Whether you're a spender or a saver, this message will challenge you to invest in what truly lasts. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #money

When life feels like a blur—the pace, the pressure, the endless decisions—it’s easy to lose our sense of direction. In this message, Pastor Chris Kipp shares how the Lord’s Prayer can reorient our hearts. Jesus’ simple yet profound words lead us back to the Father, reconnect us with one another, and bring peace to our own souls. Discover how practicing this prayer can quiet the chaos and realign your life around God’s presence. #walkgrowlife #alloflifealltheearth #jesus #pray Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org

What's the difference between performing for others and truly serving God? In this message, special guest, Leo Almeida, unpacks Jesus' teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting - revealing how our motives matter more than our actions. Discover the freedom of authentic faith and learn why secret devotion leads to divine rewards. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth

Love your enemies? It sounds impossible, but Pastor Chris shows us how God's grace changes everything. When we choose love over hate, we break the cycle. Whether you're wrestling with personal conflicts or seeking to understand Jesus' teachings more deeply, this message offers practical insights for living out enemy-love in today's world. Listen now to learn how being a child of God changes everything about how we handle conflict.

In this episode, we explore the genius of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, where He calls us to a life of integrity, truthfulness, and peace. Rather than speaking in anger, Jesus invites us into flourishing and wholeness—a way of being that restores what’s broken in us. He teaches that real integrity means keeping our word, real justice means refusing retaliation, and real love means extending grace. Ultimately, Jesus not only shows the way to wholeness—He is the way, healing and restoring us by His own integrity and grace. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #w...

Discover how Jesus offers more than just rules for relationships - He offers a complete heart transformation! In this powerful message, Pastor Tony unpacks Jesus' teaching on adultery and divorce in Matthew 5:27-32, revealing how God's vision for our lives goes deeper than behavior modification. Learn how receiving a new heart from God can reorder our desires and transform our relationships. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #marriage #divorce #adultery #christian

How are you handling your anger? Anger is something we all struggle with—but according to Jesus, it’s more serious than we often realize. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks Jesus’ powerful teaching from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:17–26), where He connects anger and murder in a way that challenges our hearts. Jesus’ words are both convicting and full of hope, offering a path toward true transformation from the inside out. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #preaching #anger

In this message, special guest and ministry partner, Patrick Mpande shares his journey from humble beginnings in Africa to international ministry, proving that God makes a way where there seems to be no way. Whether it's fear, uncertainty, or seemingly impossible circumstances, this message will challenge you to take that first step of faith. Just like Joshua faced the flooded Jordan River, God is calling us to step out in faith. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #preaching

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination, we are prompted to reflect on the profound impact of influence. We often hear how young people are drawn into the darker corners of the internet—spaces where influence is wielded by powerful, sometimes dangerous, voices. In this message, Pastor Chris Kipp raises a critical question: "How can the church move in the opposite spirit of the world?" Drawing from Matthew 5:13-16, Chris explores Jesus' powerful teaching on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, urging us to live counter to the prevailing culture. Renaissance Church - Ri...

Jesus flips our understanding of blessing upside down in the Beatitudes, showing that true blessing comes through humility, mercy, and even persecution for His sake. In this message, Executive Pastor, Glenn Goldsberry, breaks down Jesus's revolutionary teaching from the Beatitudes and dives into what it means to live as citizens of God's kingdom in today's world. #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org

Discover how joy becomes the unexpected fuel for mission! Pastor Chris unpacks the powerful connection between experiencing God's delight and sharing His love with others. Through fascinating insights from neuroscience and Scripture, learn how simple acts of joy can transform lives. #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org

Ever feel like you're facing an impossible mountain? In this message, Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks Psalm 121, looking at how walking with God changes everything. Discover why the One who created the mountains is the same One who helps us climb them. Learn how God's protection works even when life gets tough, and why His watchful care never takes a break. #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org

“I don’t belong.” “I don’t need you.” Ever felt that way about church? You’re not alone. But these are the very lies the Apostle Paul pushes back against in 1 Corinthians 12:12–27. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks why church community is so essential in a message called “I Need You, You Need Me.” Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to care for each other in radical, Christlike, interdependent relationships. Renaissance Church | Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #community #christian

“Why do we have to go to school?” It’s a question almost every parent has heard. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp answers it through the lens of Proverbs 22:6, showing why education has mattered to Christians from the very beginning. Along the way, Chris honors the vital work of educators and challenges the whole body of Christ to embrace our shared calling to shape the next generation. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #backtoschool #teachers

Feelings are a beautiful gift from God, but they can’t always hold us up. When they falter—and they will—it’s then we realize how much we need the steady promises of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp explores Jesus’ promise of eternal life from John 6:35–40, helping us see what it means for our lives right now and how we can begin living today in light of the future Christ has secured for us. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlife #promiseofgod #jesus #bible #christian

The Bible consistently teaches that seeking advice is a mark of wisdom. But in a world full of noise and conflicting voices, not all advice is helpful—or even trustworthy. So how can we discern good counsel from bad? How do we go about finding wise, godly advice in the midst of the chaos? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 1 Kings 22, guiding us through the story of two kings in desperate need of godly counsel. As he unpacks the pitfalls and dangers they faced, Chris challenges us to embrace the simple—yet often difficult—pursuit of seeking wise, godly...

Have you ever heard someone say that "God led them" to do something? Or have you ever prayed for God to guide you in making a decision? These kinds of questions can stir up either skepticism or a deep longing to hear from God personally. When it comes to life’s big decisions, the Bible consistently shows us that God has a long history of guiding His people. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp explores Acts 16:6–10 to show us how God’s direction played out in the early church—and he shares practical ways we can seek God’s guidance in our own...

Life is full of decisions that don’t come with clear, black-and-white answers. In the second message of God’s Grid for Making Better Decisions, Pastor Chris Kipp shows us how to seek godly wisdom when the path isn’t obvious. Through the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11, you’ll discover powerful insights to help you make wise choices in life’s gray areas. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #bible #christian #preaching

Research shows that the average adult makes around 35,000 conscious decisions every day. That’s a staggering number. Some of those decisions are small and routine, while others are large and life-shaping. Sometimes, choices that seem minor carry major consequences—and at other times, we treat significant decisions as if they’re insignificant. So how can we learn to make better decisions? In this episode, Executive Pastor Glenn Goldsberry introduces the first part of our decision-making framework: Is it Biblical? Drawing from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Glenn offers practical and insightful guidance to help us navigate decisions with clarit...

The biggest danger that Christians have with Easter is becoming so familiar with the story of Jesus' resurrection that we forget the power it holds not only in the past, but in the present and the future. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp preaches an Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Chris reminds us of the facts of the resurrection and why they are essential for us both now and forever. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #easter #heisrisen #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #jesus #christian #preaching

In this sermon, overseer Jordan Zepeda shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story about the loss of his daughter. Drawing from 2 Kings 4:8-37, where Elisha restores the Shunammite woman’s son to life, Jordan encourages us to approach our Heavenly Father with faith-filled prayers, trusting in His power to bring life to the most desolate places. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #bible #testimony

Do you ever find yourself wondering if some people are simply too far gone for God to reach? As Christians, we often say, "Nothing is impossible with God," yet deep down, we wrestle with doubt. In his sermon, "No One Is Too Far Away," Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks 1 Kings 17:17-24, which tells the story of the first resurrection recorded in the Bible. Through Elijah’s bold faith and fervent prayer, we see a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's reach. Chris challenges us to follow Elijah’s example—lifting our faith, crying out in prayer, and believing in Christ...

Fasting is a powerful yet often overlooked spiritual discipline in modern Christianity. However, Jesus said "when you fast," not "if you fast," emphasizing its importance. It’s time to rediscover fasting as a spiritual weapon. In this episode, special guest Jim Stern teaches on “Fasting as Breakthrough” through the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:1-19. Jim openly shares his past struggles with pornography and how God used fasting to break the cycle of sin in his life. He offers practical advice and a biblical challenge to embrace fasting for spiritual freedom and transformation. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #a...

We have a complicated, often dysfunctional relationship with our work. We can bow down to the idols of achievement and career, letting work consume our lives. Or, we can view work as something to be avoided if possible. But, the Proverbs give us a refreshingly honest and redemptive understanding of work. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp continues our series on Proverbs with the message "Wisdom For Your Work". Chris points us to the Biblical wisdom of working hard and working smart, and working with both diligence and excellence, while avoiding burnout and laziness. Finally, Chris lands with the grace...

Money. Like it or not, the world is discipling you on how to handle it. And money touches almost every part of our lives. Shouldn't you seek out what God would say to you about your money and how to handle it? In this episode, Glenn Goldsberry, Executive Pastor, teaches from the book of Proverbs on "Wise Stewardship". Glenn points us to the wisdom of God's Word on how to spend, save, invest and give in a wise way. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #wisdom #bible #jesus #christianity

Our friends shape who we become. From the age of 12 onward, they often have the greatest influence on our lives, guiding our decisions and shaping our future. So, how can we choose good friends and be good friends ourselves? The book of Proverbs offers profound wisdom on this topic. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp continues the series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living with the sermon, "Selfish Friends Are the Worst." Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #friendship #bible #proverbs #wisdom

We could all use some more widom, couldn't we? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp begins a new series on Proverbs and teaches a message entitled "Wisdom & The War Against Temptation". Temptation is common to all people and each one of us will face it repeatedly in our lives. Temptation seeks to entice not just into a one-time failure, but to a whole path of destruction. Wisdom, however, is God's gift to reveal to us the path of life. Wisdom is God's gift to us to help us win the war against Temptation. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church...

"Multiplication" might sound like an esoteric Biblical idea, the hobby-horse of a certain type of church or pastor. However, multiplication is actually found in the very first chapter of the very first book of the Bible and the word, in some form, occurs 247 times in the Bible. Multiplication is found all over our Bibles. But, what does it mean and how does it help us understand God's intention for His church? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches on "The Multiplication Miracle" from Matthew 14:13-21. Using the famous feeding of the 5000, Chris looks at it from the disciples perspective, calling...

The Christian has access to something that no one else on Earth has access to. It's something that no other religion can provide, no amount of money can buy, no incantation or ritual could secure. It is the reserved for the sincere believers in Jesus. It is the presence of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Exodus 33:1-17 on "The Presence of God". Chris challenges us to reorient our lives toward God's presence, to prize and pursue it, and to draw near to Him with sincere hearts. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #preaching...

If Jesus gave his peace to us and left his peace with us, then why does peace leave us so quickly? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a Christmas message on peace from Isaiah 9:6-7 which announces the coming of the One who is the Prince of Peace. Chris defines biblical peace, talks about how we lose it and how Jesus truly is the Prince of our Peace. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christmas #peace #jesus #bible #preaching

The stats tell us that hopelessness is on the rise. People, our youth especially, are increasingly experiencing feelings of "sadness or hopelessness". This makes the message of HOPE at Christmas all the more important. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Jeremiah 33:14-16 on the hope that we have because of Christ's first coming and how that points us to Christ's second coming. Chris challenges us to grab hold of the handrail of hope that guides between the promise and the fulfillment. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christmas #jesus #preaching #bible

Jesus said that he came to give us life more abundantly, yet many Christians struggle to experience it. Why is that? In this episode, special guest, Jim Stern, shares from 1 Timothy 5:3-16 on the spiritual battle for the abundant life. Jim helps us to deal with the lies and the liars in our life so that we can live from the abundant life of Jesus. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #bible #preaching

God has unconventional ways of using His people throughout the Bible. We find one of those unique ways, in Daniel chapter 2, in which God perturbs a king, perplexes the godless, positions His people, provokes them to prayer, provides the solution, promotes His believers & gets all the praise in the end. In this message, "God's People Are God's Solution", Pastor Chris Kipp shares anchoring truth in these politically turbulent times reminding us that we can be used by God to be a part of the solution and not the problem. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus...

Americans are divided on the issue of abortion. It continues to be at the center of the American political debate. Empathetic people feel torn between care for the individual and morality. What does the Bible say about this and how do Jesus' people interact with this issue? How do we stay compassionate for people and also uphold standards of human dignity? What is the standard of human dignity? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message that touches all of these questions from Psalm 139:1-16. Chris challenges the conservative/liberal divide and speaks to both sides of the aisle. ...

How does what God does in our individual hearts have to do with the benefit of nations? That's the big question that Pastor Chris Kipp addresses in the message entitled "Christ & The Conscience". Teaching from John 6:41-51, Chris connects Jesus' teaching on how salvation works to the freedom of conscience that undergirds free societies. Chris challenges us to become thoughtful, reasonable and convictional Christians who see how our faith can be benefit, rather than a nemesis, to society. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #politics #preaching #Bible # Jesus

This message is the 1st of 4 in a series on politics entitled "Fount Of Freedom: Being Salt & Light In A Political Season." Teaching from 2 Chronicles 7:12-22, Pastor Chris Kipp challenges us to consider if we really believe that God can shift a nation and heal a land. Chris unpacks this often quoted passage, calling us to our own IF/Then proposition of becoming God's instruments of healing in this political season. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #preaching #politics #bible

In this episode, Executive Pastor Glenn Goldsberry shares a recipe for consecration that comes from 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1. Glenn challenges us in our desire for consecration, our decisions concerning consecration and our disciplines to maintain consecration. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive

Church growth was once a celebrated thing. But, a convergence of factors such as cultural change, publicized scandals of mega-churches and the missional church movement have created an anti-large and anti-mega church environment. For many Christians, big is bad when it comes to the church. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp examines these prevalent mindset against the account of Christ found in Luke 5:1-11. Chris challenges us to examine our preferences and to think BIG about God's purpose for our ministry. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #preaching

In this episode we have a special guest and friend, Ben Kiowski, who teaches on "Wanting God In Worship". Ben reminds us of what worship is, the role that our emotional response plays in worship and he points us to the picture of worship we find depicted in Revelation 7. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive

In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp has a conversation with Laura "Lolli" Knott, the Prayer Ministry Team leader for Renaissance Church. Chris & Lolli talk about what hinders our prayer life, the Lord's Prayer and 3 dimensions of our prayer lives. Lastly, Lolli shares how she uses scripture to lead her prayers. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #podcast

There are lots of things that we know we SHOULD do, but we don't do them. And, we don't do them because we don't WANT to. For many Christians, reading the Bible is like that. They know they should, but they don't. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Psalm 119:1-16 on why God's Word is supremely "want-able". He points us to the Psalmist's words that reveal that wanting God's word leads us to a happy life, a holy life and a victorious life. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive

Though the term "evangelical" has become saddled with political baggage, it's actually a word that refers to telling the good news, or good story, of Jesus. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks an account from Acts 8:26-40 that gives us important keys to evangelism. Chris talks about our part and God's part in telling the good story of Jesus. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive

What comes to your mind when you think about God? Does the word 'delightful' come to mind? For many, it does not. In this message, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Psalm 37 emphasizing the passage which reads, "Take delight in the Lord and He will give you your heart's desires." Chris lifts up a vision of God's delight, His delightfulness, and our ultimate delight in Him. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth

What would keep you from community? Time? Trust? Just don't feel like it's a need for you? Jesus prayed that we would be made one as His people, but that's not a theoretical oneness, it's a lived expression of community. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp leads us from the prayer of Jesus in John 17:9-11, 20-23 to the early church in Acts 2:42-47. Chris challenges us to embrace God's heart for community. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #sermon #Bible

What do you want to be when you grow up? As you ponder that, does the word "mature" come to mind? Likely not. However, the Bible reveals God's plan to make us mature in our relationship with Christ. Do you have any real aspirational vision for maturity? That's what Pastor Chris Kipp challenges us with from 1 Peter 5:1-11. Chris points us to the kind of maturity that God calls us to, and ultimately to Christ who can give us the power we need to be the people He has called us to be. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org ...

Why does a good, sovereign and loving God allow suffering and hardship in the life of His children? Every human being faces suffering, yet there is a particular kind of suffering that comes from following Christ. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "The Precious Gain of Christian Pain" from 1 Peter 4:1-19. Chris challenges us to allow God's refining fire to bring forth the precious gain that comes in suffering. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Jordan Zepeda delivers his first sermon at Renaissance Church. Jordan teaches from 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 on the delicate matters of "Authority & Submission". These terms are treated almost as bad words in our culture, yet the Scriptures teach that Christians are to be people who live in appropriate submission to authority. Jordan helps us navigate these difficult topics by pointing us to our ultimate trust in God and our Savior Jesus who submitted himself perfectly. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

The Christian life is a paradox of living by dying, gaining by losing and being lifted by lowering ourselves. In this message entitled "A Fulfilled Life", Executive Pastor Glenn Goldsberry teaches from 1 Peter 2:1-10 showing the paradoxical nature of fulfillment in the Christian life. Glenn unpacks the scripture verse-by-verse guiding us through 1 Peter's biblical instructions. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Hear from our special guest and missions partner from Zimbabwe, Patrick Mpande. Patrick shares a timely message on "The Power of Unity" challenging us to employ God's grace in our relationships so that we can maintain unity and discover the freedom of forgiveness. He also shares some wonderful stories from his life and ministry in Zimbabwe. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

All of us face different types of suffering in our lives. In our suffering, it's easy for hopelessness and despair to lodge within our hearts. But, what if God has already provided something to us that not only helps us survive suffering, but to actually be revived in the midst of it? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp begins our Summer Book Series on 1 Peter. The theme of the series is Hope In The Hard Times. In this message, Chris teaches on Visionary Hope. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

The Bible says that Jesus wasn't physically attractive, yet we know that many, many people flocked to Him in His earthly ministry. Why? Obviously, we could point to His powerful teaching and miracles. But, could it be that Jesus was the freest person to ever walk planet Earth? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp delivers a message entitled "Freedom In Action" based on a miraculous story found in Luke 13:10-17. Chris challenges us to consider how Jesus embodied freedom from the fear of man, freedom from the fear of death, and freedom from the fear of evil. Jesus invites us...

The greatest need of every human being is love. And, we often go looking for love in all the wrong places. Galatians was written to a church that was looking for love in legalism. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Freedom From Performance-Based Love" from Galatians 5:1-15. In this passage, we discover the great truth at the center of the gospel: the freedom of God's grace. Chris challenges us to vigilantly resist legalism and to receive the un-losable love of the Father through Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In the Christian life, we face "gray areas". The politicization of products has turned sodas into social justice and trinkets into theological quagmires. How do we navigate these dilemmas? Is it sinful to buy that product or eat at that restaurant? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Full Throttle Freedom & The Governor of Love" from 1 Cor 10:23-33. Chris shows how this passage affirms our freedoms while helping us through the gray areas. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Some think of sin like the seemingly harmless chocolate cake that they probably shouldn't eat, but want to anyway. Others think of sin as a man-made religious construct that casts puritanical prejudice on people who are just trying to live happy lives. But, when we look closely at what the Bible teaches about sin, we find that it's neither of those and so much worse. In this teaching, Chris Kipp helps us understand why the good news of being "Free From Sin" from Romans 6 really is good news. www.ren-church.org Renaissance Church in Historic Richmond, Texas #alloflifealltheearth

Generational issues can be some of the most devastating, soul-rotting issues that we face in our lives. Our special guest, Jim Stern, teaches on 'Breaking Free From Generational Issues', guiding us through the generational line of King David that led to King Asa. Using 1 Kings 15:8-15, Jim shows us the power of Christ to liberate us from these issues and how we can experience this freedom personally. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

We have a special guest, Duane White, delivering a message entitled: "Here's Your Sign". Duane teaches from John 2 on Jesus' first sign at the wedding at Cana drawing out beautiful insights. Duane helps us understand semiotics, the study of signs, and challenges us to a life faith in which we become signposts of God's kingdom. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Can you imagine a world without the influence of the resurrection of Christ? The noblest events of history have been influenced by Christ's resurrection. Easter is truly the best day ever. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp walks us through John 20, looking at the characters in this Easter account. Chris shows how Easter is the best day ever for each type of person and, also, how Easter can be the best day ever for you. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

We often struggle to feel like God is on time in our lives. We wonder if He will show up in time, or show up at all. But, Jesus' triumphal entry reveals a God who is always right on time. In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled, "Right. On. Time", from John 12:9-19. Chris challenges us to see the bigger picture and to remember that when it feels like Jesus won't come through, He is always right... on... time.

If we have different ideas about what we are doing together as the church, our efforts will be frustrated by sideways energy. But, when we have clarity together about what we are building, we can accomplish much and have fun along the way. In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches on Renaissance Church's philosophy of ministry. Chris draws from the Great Commission, the Greatest Commandment, and the emerging early church in Acts 2:42-47. Chris challenges us to reinvision and rediscover the authentic Jesus community. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

The Christian faith finds renewal not by a new teaching, doctrine, technology or invention, but rather by returning to it's original message and form. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Luke 10:4-12 on the original instructions of Jesus to his disciples. Chris explores what Jesus' teachings to his disciples then have to say to Christians today. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Because we have churches, Christian movies & media, websites, social media reposts and many other Christian things in our culture, Christians might assume that everyone knows the good news of Jesus. But, is that true? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Living The Sent Out Life" from Luke 10:1-3. Chris uses examples from regular life to challenge our assumptions that everyone knows the basics of the gospel message. Chris calls us to be people who pray and people who get to work in God's great harvest. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

We all face disappointments in life. Sometimes life just doesn't go the way that we thought or planned. For Christians, this can cause us to doubt God's presence in our lives, to deaden our hopes of His goodness or to deviate from His path. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Isaiah 54:1-10 asking us to consider what it is that God is building through our disappointments in life. Chris challenges us to enlarge and deepen our worship while preparing according to God's promises, not our present predicament. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Immature and unstable... that's how Paul describes Christians that haven't learned how to build up the body. No one enjoys being immature and unstable and no one enjoys being around those who possess these qualities. So, what can we do? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Body Building" from Ephesians 4:1-16. Chris challenges us toward a Christ-shaped culture in the church. He echoes the scriptures urgency for each person to play their part in the body of Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In chasing our problems we can easily lose sight of God's vision and calling upon our lives. As a result, losing sight of a God-given vision can actually create more problems to chase. In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches on "Vision Building" from Proverbs 29:18 and uses the Biblical examples of Nehemiah and Habakkuk. Jason gives some practical application for those who struggle to feel like they have a vision for their life. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Life has milestones along the way. Sunday, January 28th, 2024, was the 5 year birthday of Renaissance Church, a significant milestone in the life of the church. Every milestone is a marker of a season and each season is significant because tomorrow is built on today. In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Build In Your Season" from 1 John 2:12-14. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Ever wondered what in the world the Lord is doing in the world right now? Ever longed for a great cause to give yourself to, or a place of belonging? All of these more noble aspirations find their fulfillment in the simple, yet powerful, words of Christ in Matthew 16:13-20. In this episode, Chris Kipp delivers a sermon entitled "I Will Build My Church". Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Often the hardest part of doing something new is dealing with the old. As we talk about building what Jesus is building, we must confront the old things that sabotage the new thing God is doing. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message on strongholds entitled "The Tearing Down" from 2 Cor. 10:1-6. Chris challenges us to take God at His word and to move toward Jesus and find the help and freedom we need. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Have you ever poured yourself into something only to have it come to nothing? Futility is frustrating. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Escaping Futility" from Psalm 127:1-2. This is the first message in a new emphasis called Building With Jesus. Chris challenges us not to waste our lives building what the Lord isn't building. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

The 2023 Merriam-Webster word of the year was "authentic". In a world of deepfakes, A.I. and the search for the authentic self, authenticity appeals to us. In the episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, and challenges us with an aspect of the authentic story of Advent, namely the 2nd coming of Christ. Though this subject seems out-of-sync with the cultural messages of Christmas, it's actually the key to authentic Christmas hope for followers of Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

It seems a growing number of people think that Christ was a religious invention and not a historical person. A 2015 survey administered by the Church of England found that 40% of the 4,000+ people surveyed, didn't think that Christ was a real person. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from John 1:1-18 and points out the credibility of the historical Jesus in this message entitled "A Reasonable Christmas". If you are skeptical, or want to be able to give a reason for the hope that you have to a skeptical person, this message may help you. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ...

The scriptures are replete with promises attached to the fear of the Lord. There are blessings upon blessings for those who have developed an awe of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Psalm 112, highlight six promises for those who fear the Lord. Chris invites us into the tension when the promises feel false, putting our faith in Christ and taking Him at his word. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Have you ever given serious thought to becoming a friend of God. The bar is set low for many Christians, just trying to avoid the bad things. But, what if we took seriously the Bible's promise that "the friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him"? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "The Friendship & The Fear" from Psalm 25:12-14. Chris challenges us to authenticity and attention as pursue the awe of God. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

"I never stopped loving Jesus. I didn't fear him." Those are the words recounted by John Bevere as he met with a fallen televangelist in prison. The man went on to say, "There are millions of Americans just like me. They love Jesus but they don't fear him." In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Tremble At His Word" from Isaiah 66:1-4. Chris says that having a one-sided view of Jesus leads us to a double-life. Chris challenges us with the words of the Lord through Isaiah to be obedient follower of Christ who tremble at God's...

We all have insecurities. These insecurities are the fears that we have about ourselves. If we allow these insecurities to dictate our lives, we will never become the courageous, faithful followers of Christ that God has called us to be. In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "The Awe & Our Insecurities" from 1 Samuel 15:17-25. Using the life of King Saul, Chris challenges us to trust in Christ and to talk to ourselves when it comes to our insecurities. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Jason Bollinger preaches a message entitled "Living Near Great Fear" from Acts 5:1-11. Using the infamous story of Ananias & Sapphira, Jason challenges us to consider both the grace and judgement of God. Jason states that without the judgement of God we wouldn't understand the greatness of His grace. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

This is week 1 in a series called "The Awe of God" and based on John Bevere's book by the same title. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Moving From Fear to Fear" based on Psalm 34:1-11. Chris challenges us to consider that the antidote to all of our fears is the fear of the Lord. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

No one holds a newborn baby in their arms and says, "I hope this child grows up to lose respect for me because of my addiction issues." Yet, things like this happen all the time. Why? Could it be that we failed to distance ourselves from the things that threaten to undo us? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Creating Distance Between You & Temptation" from James 1:12-18. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Many of us are feeling the financial squeeze these days. If we're honest, we believe that we could solve most of our problems with money. However, the scriptures warn us about the love of money and call us to contentment. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches on "Money Margins" from 1 Timothy 6:3-11 and challenges us to let scripture right size what is necessary so that we can honor God with our finances. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Do you often feel hurried... like there's not enough time to do all the things you need to do? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Making Time For What Matters Most" from Acts 6:1-7. Chris challenges us to consider the effect of hurry on our souls and to use wisdom in deciding what to give our time to. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Choosing What Is Better" from the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. This the first message in a series entitled "Margin: Making Room For What Matters Most". Chris defines margin, talks about why we need it and then challenges us to be willing to choose what is better. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches a message entitled "The Road To Life" based on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount that culminates with "narrow is the road that leads to life." Jason challenges us to be followers of Christ who choose the narrow road because we've come to know the life and love of Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

Ever given an awkward invitation? If so, you know an invitation could go off the rails for any number of reasons. In this episode Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "What Could Stop You?" from John 4:27-42. He walks through the story of the woman at the well noticing how Jesus' invitation to the woman and the woman's subsequent invitation to the townspeople could have derailed at any point. But... it didn't. Chris challenges us to consider that the only thing that could stop us, is us getting hung up on us. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org ...

The average American sees between 4,000 and 10,000 marketing messages per day. It's fair to say that most of us are "invitation weary". When it comes to extending the invitation to church we often wonder, "Who Cares?" That's the title of this message, and the issue that Pastor Chris Kipp tackles from Luke 14:15-24. In the passage, Jesus tells a parable that illustrates who really cares about our invitations. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp begins a new series entitled "You're Invited". This first message, "What Difference Does It Make?", comes from John 1:35-51 in which Chris traces the invitations surrounding Jesus' calling of his first disciples. Chris brings out the similarities between these first disciples and us today, then Chris challenges us to consider how we might join the mission of Jesus by inviting the unchurched & disconnected. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Talking about evil spirits, the devil, demons and the like can be considered "cookey" in our culture, the carryover superstitions of more primitive people. But, if we take our Bible's seriously, and if we're honest about what we observe and experience, then we must acknowledge the reality of the spiritual warfare. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp finished the "IN" Ephesians series with a message on Spiritual Warfare from Eph. 6:10-20. The good news is that even though spiritual warfare is real, so is God's strength and armor. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "IN Christ IN The Home" from Ephesians 5:22-6:9. It's a passage that is difficult for many modern people. Chris begins by talking about how to deal with difficult passages and then walks us through the difficulties of the passage. He teaches on Biblical submission, headship and order in the household. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

Because we all have families, we all have things that we learn from our families. As the saying goes: "The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree." Some of those things hopefully are good. Yet, some of those are bad, or at least less than ideal. Eph. 5:1 says to, "Imitate God as dearly loved children." In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Ephesians 5:1-21. He shares the good news that we have a new father and, thus, a new family. Because we have a new family, we have a new footpath. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches a message entitled "Walking In Maturity & Ministry" from Ephesians 4:1-16. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

It's demo for dividing walls! Cue the Chip Gaines footage. But, seriously, we live at the convergence of disunity, division & disconnection. Yet, Ephesians 2:11-22 speaks of a miraculous unity that Christians can experience IN Christ. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Demo Day For Dividing Walls" and he challenges us to value what God is building, to deal with any hostility we are harboring and to never forget that Christ is our peace. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Jason Bollinger preaches a message entitled "Good News, a Good God & Good Works" from Ephesians 2:1-10. This recording is from Sunday, June 18th, 2023. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

If someone could put a thermometer in your soul, what would the temperature of your worship of God be? Revelation 3:16 teaches us that temperature matters to God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Ephesians 1:1-14 on getting the WOW back in our worship. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Issues surrounding sexuality, identity and authenticity are in our faces every day. The culture is talking about it so the church needs to talk about it. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 1 Corinthians 6:7-20 giving Biblical clarity to issues of sexuality. Chris challenges us to rethink the storylines that we are immersed in media and to look to Christ for our identity and authenticity. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

If one of the apostles had planted your church and then he wrote a letter back to you that became a book of the Bible, what would it say? Well, the answer is that it would say basically what it already says, because God's word is sufficient for all people, in all places, at all times. So, what were the concerns of the apostles? One of the greatest concerns was false teaching or philosophies. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message on "Gender & The Bible" in a short series called Body & Soul. Chris teaches from Colossians 2:8-10 and...

In this episode, our friend, Patrick Mpande, from Zimbabwe shares a message entitled "His Ambassadors". Understanding this aspect of our identity in Christ is incredibly important. Using 1 Corinthians 5:20, Patrick teaches the aspects of being ambassador, helping is find strength and peace in Christ. Patrick and his wife, Gladys, have served in ministry in Zimbabwe and the U.S. and have most recently started a Christian school in Redcliffe, Zimbabwe. To learn more about their ministry you can go here: https://www.linksintlusa.org/vlm, or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvQMfBx7LQw. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org ...

Do you have concerns for kids growing up today? You're not wrong if you do. This episode is a brief message by Chris Kipp entitled "Impact the Next Generation" from Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Chris challenges with 3 words: talk, treasure and touchstones. This recording is taken from Family Sunday which was held on April 30th, 2023, at Renaissance Church. At a Family Sunday all the kids are in the main worship space with the adults so we try to keep the sermon brief so that we can engage the kids in some other ways during the service. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www...

Duane White has travelled all over the world speaking to churches, ministries, pastors and leaders, and everywhere he goes he sees prophetic destiny. The scriptures teach us that God has plans and purposes for our lives but we also know that we are typically unaware of what those specific plans and purposes are. In this episode, Duane teaches from 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 pointing us to the process of receiving prophetic insight from the Holy Spirit and moving forward in faith. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth