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/d/1BEiELKBU_JFXsO3dUaCeGhSi4H6uyyuY7zi5hjB0TEQ/edit?usp=sharing   Give to help support Renaissance Church's work 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  

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" by the Governor's Office of New York to perform "no congregate" worship services, weddings, and funerals so long as we continue to maintain physical distance, like that used in the filming of this service.

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