
Renaissance Church NYC
Teaching from Renaissance Church, a church in Harlem, NY. We are a diverse community of people who follow Jesus and love our neighborhood. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
Latest episodes

Oct 23, 2023 • 36min
Discipleship: Death to Life
This podcast explores the process of growth, surrendering to God's will, and the importance of obedience. It also discusses the concept of maturity in faith, mutual submission in relationships, and the significance of vulnerability and confession in spiritual growth.

Oct 16, 2023 • 33min
Discipleship: Dedication
The podcast explores the importance of valuable opportunities and flexibility in following Jesus and highlights the commitment required in true discipleship. It emphasizes the metaphor of giving up orange juice to settle for an altered version of Jesus and encourages listeners to have a personal revolution. The radical nature of following Jesus is discussed, challenging the idea of settling for a consumeristic Jesus and emphasizing the need to let go of control and fully surrender to Jesus.

Oct 9, 2023 • 37min
Discipleship: Denial
Explore the consequences of unchecked desires and the importance of setting limits. Prioritize Jesus over personal desires and reflect on Peter's denial. Learn to manage screen time and unchecked appetites. Find purpose in self-denial for Jesus, fueled by the gospel. Discover mutual submission in relationships. Surrender ambitions and desires to follow Jesus.

Oct 2, 2023 • 34min
Discipleship: Desire
The podcast explores the importance of desire in discipleship, emphasizing that it is the key to following Jesus. It discusses the value of sacrificing everything for the treasure of life with God and the need to cultivate a deep desire for Him. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of consistent worship and prayer, building strong relationships, understanding holiness, and believing God's words.

Sep 28, 2023 • 4min
Up Next: New sermon series starts Sunday
Perhaps one of the most frequently used words among Christians is “discipleship”, and yet, there are wide interpretations of what it actually means.
In a new sermon series starting Sunday, October 1, we’ll spend multiple weeks mining Luke 9:23 to learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We’re praying this series unlocks a life-giving, formative experience for us all. We hope you’ll journey with us.

Sep 25, 2023 • 34min
Galatians: Gentle Correction
Gentle Correction
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
We all need people who will give gentle correction in our lives, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, we don't always know how to give or receive it.
Galatians 6:1-6
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Sep 18, 2023 • 28min
Galatians: Carry One Another’s Burdens
Carry One Another's Burdens
Series - Galatians: Rediscovering the Gospel
Jordan Rice
Galatians 6:1-5
The message of grace frees us from selfishness to bear others’ burdens.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 36min
Galatians: The Fruit of the Spirit
In this podcast, the speaker relates the growth of a watermelon to the organic nature of growth in the Christian faith. They discuss the concept of the fruit of the Spirit and its significance, highlighting qualities like peace, patience, kindness, and self-control. The chapters also explore joy as a settled state, aligning the inner self with the outer self, treating broken people with gentleness, and the process of growth through learning to observe the Sabbath.

Sep 5, 2023 • 28min
Courage in the Face of Adversity
Courage in the Face of Adversity
Aswan Morris
Joshua 1:1-9
Courage isn’t movement in the absence of fear, but to trust in God to move forward despite our fears.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 32min
Galatians: The War Within
This podcast explores topics such as the differences between modern hip hop and hip hop from the 90s, the enduring spiritual conflict portrayed in scripture, the concept of boundaries and freedom in relation to God's guidance, selecting a life partner, and the importance of faith, obedience, and trusting in God's plan.