Renaissance Church NYC

Don't Stop Praying   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 18:1-8   Ever prayed for something so long you stopped expecting an answer? In this message from Luke 18:1-8, we look at what it takes to keep praying when nothing's changed, and the question Jesus leaves hanging over all of us.   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 13: Is It Okay for You to Watch the Shows You Watch?   This week on the Stoop, we’re asking the question some of us avoid: is it actually okay for you to watch what you’re watching? Not a list of approved and banned shows, but a helpful and biblical framework for discernment, so you can answer that question honestly for yourself instead of relying on guilt or guesswork.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice

The Heart Examiner   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Carvens Lissaint   Luke 18: 9–14   The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Jesus examines the posture of our hearts before the activity of our works.   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

Jesus Turns Water to Wine   Series - The Pursuit of Happiness   Jordan Rice   John 2:1-12   You can't manufacture joy. You can only receive grace, and joy follows wherever grace goes.   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 12: Navigating Pain and Suffering   In this episode of Stoop Theology, we dive into a difficult but deeply necessary conversation about navigating pain, grief, and disappointment while following Jesus. Does Jesus guarantee us a good life if we follow him? Drawing from personal stories of profound loss, we explore a theology of suffering—and a Savior who doesn't just watch our pain from a distance, but understands it fully.   Guest: Jessica Rice  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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice

Finding Contentment   Series - The Pursuit of Happiness   Jordan Rice   Philippians 4:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:6-10   You don't need a different life. You need a different source of strength.   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

Embracing Limitations   Series - The Pursuit of Happiness   Jordan Rice   2 Corinthians 12:7-10   How we relate to our limits will determine our level of happiness.   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

What You Live For   Series - The Pursuit of Happiness   Jordan Rice   Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4   When you live for your own name, you'll lose the very thing you were trying to protect, but when you live for God's purposes, you'll find everything you were actually looking for.   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 11: Not Everything Is Yours to Fix   What if your exhaustion isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather that you were never meant to carry the weight of everything? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore the theology of limits and what that means for how you show up for good without burning out.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice

Inside Out   Rich Perez   Matthew 5:13–20   Jesus is not calling us to look righteous. He is inviting us to become righteous—from the inside out—so that our lives offer the true taste of the kingdom while we’re here.   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 Anatomy of Gratitude   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Carvens Lissaint   Luke 17:11-19   Jesus is worthy of our gratitude and thanksgiving in every season of life.   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 10: Why Smart People Still Misread Scripture   The Bible was written in a specific time, to specific people, in specific circumstances. When we skip that, we don't just miss details, we miss the point. Context isn't a bonus feature. It's the foundation.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

Count the Cost   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 14:25–35   Jesus isn’t looking for a bigger crowd. He’s looking for people who actually want to follow him.   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

Biblical Humility   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Aswan Morris   Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:3-11   Biblical humility is a decision to change your position and use your possessions.   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 9: We All Come With Relational Baggage   You didn't mean to bring it, but it's there. It will show up in how you argue, what you assume, and what quietly sets you off. In this episode, we talk about the emotional baggage we carry into relationships, because until you see it, you can't stop unpacking it on your significant other.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice | Guest Jessica Rice

Dead Religion   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 15:25-32   You can spend your whole life moving in the wrong direction and never know 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

God is in the Famine   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 15:1-32   Sometimes the hardships and closed doors in life are God's merciful redirection and restoration.  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

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741741   Stoop Theology S1 Episode 8: Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression?   Breaking the stigma — that loving God doesn’t mean you’re always okay.   The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, or if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.   To speak with a Pastor or Deacon at Renaissance Church about counseling or other resources, email [email protected]  For more information, see the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or the New York State Office of Mental Health   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice | Guest Carvens Lissaint

Lost, Found, Party   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 15:1-32   In Luke 15, Jesus uses three parables to reveal the rhythm of the gospel, and why the truest measure of your faith isn't how well you behave but how much your heart actually enjoys 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

The Anatomy of Compassion   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 10:25-37   A true love for God will always be accompanied by sacrificial compassion for our neighbors.   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 7: What to Do When a Pastor You Trusted Was Living a Double Life?   Affairs. Hidden sin. Public exposure. When a spiritual leader's private life contradicts everything they preached, it raises real questions about God, faith, and trust. In this episode, we work through the disorientation — and find out where to anchor your faith when people prove they can't hold it.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

Facing Doubt   Easter Sunday 2026  Jordan Rice   John 20:24-29   Leaning into doubt leads us to a deeper faith.   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

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.   Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.   Scripture: Luke  22:14-23

Palm Sunday: Ordinary and Chosen   Series - The Gospel of Luke   Jordan Rice   Luke 19:28-40, Ephesians 1:4   The King doesn’t need your ability; He wants your availability.   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

A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week.  Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 and 54-62

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.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

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 talk practically about how to start your own Sabbath practice. If you’re feeling under the spell of the hustle and want to hear God’s voice again, this conversation is for you.   Guest Drew Hyun  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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice

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 Renaissance by filling out a connection card: https://renaissancenyc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/5/responses/new

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 faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice

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 conversation is for you.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

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 selective—it’s Christ-centered.   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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.  Hosted by Jordan Rice

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/forms/5/responses/new

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—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.   Hosted by Jordan Rice  

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