Renaissance Church is a non-denominational church plant to Richmond, Texas, that is affiliated with Acts 29. We exist to glorify God and make disciples by bringing the Gospel into all of life in all the earth.
In this episode, we explore Luke 9:57–62 and the defining moments when following Jesus moves from casual interest to total commitment. Using the powerful “line in the sand” image—often associated with the 1836 Battle of the Alamo—we’re invited to consider our own moment of decision: are we all in, or holding back? Through three encounters with would-be disciples, Jesus makes the cost of following Him unmistakably clear. Kingdom-first discipleship calls us to lay aside comfort and convenience, prioritize Jesus above time and money, and break free from the pull of our past. His words are challenging—but they are also a kindness, calling us into a deeper, fuller life with Him. Ultimately, we see that Jesus has already crossed the line for us—laying down everything to rescue and redeem us. Now, He calls us to respond. Will we simply encounter Him, or will we truly follow? Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org
In this episode, we explore Luke 9:57–62 and the defining moments when following Jesus moves from casual interest to total commitment. Using the powerful “line in the sand” image—often associated with the 1836 Battle of the Alamo—we’re invited to consider our own moment of decision: are we all in, or holding back? Through three encounters with would-be disciples, Jesus makes the cost of following Him unmistakably clear. Kingdom-first discipleship calls us to lay aside comfort and convenience, prioritize Jesus above time and money, and break free from the pull of our past. His words are challenging—but they are also a kindness, calling us into a deeper, fuller life with Him. Ultimately, we see that Jesus has already crossed the line for us—laying down everything to rescue and redeem us. Now, He calls us to respond. Will we simply encounter Him, or will we truly follow? Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org
Dive into Matthew 14 as we explore Peter's incredible journey of walking on water with Jesus. Discover why feeling afraid doesn't mean you're doing it wrong—it might mean you're exactly where God wants you to be. Following Jesus often means leaving the safety of what we know to experience His power in what we can't control. What faith step is Jesus calling you to take today?
Dive into Matthew 14 as we explore Peter's incredible journey of walking on water with Jesus. Discover why feeling afraid doesn't mean you're doing it wrong—it might mean you're exactly where God wants you to be. Following Jesus often means leaving the safety of what we know to experience His power in what we can't control. What faith step is Jesus calling you to take today?
Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's love? In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks the difference between authentic relationship and rigid religion. Discover why there are no formulas to follow or hoops to jump through - just a Savior who invites you to find rest in Him. Learn how grace frees us from legalism and opens the door to genuine connection with God. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus
Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's love? In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks the difference between authentic relationship and rigid religion. Discover why there are no formulas to follow or hoops to jump through - just a Savior who invites you to find rest in Him. Learn how grace frees us from legalism and opens the door to genuine connection with God. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD! In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks how God delights in doing the impossible - from Sarah's miraculous pregnancy at 90 to modern-day miracles in our midst. Discover why we should never feel embarrassed about praying big prayers and how God is calling us to believe Him for the impossible in Houston. Perfect for anyone feeling discouraged about unanswered prayers or needing fresh faith for big requests. Watch now and let your faith be stirred! Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD! In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unpacks how God delights in doing the impossible - from Sarah's miraculous pregnancy at 90 to modern-day miracles in our midst. Discover why we should never feel embarrassed about praying big prayers and how God is calling us to believe Him for the impossible in Houston. Perfect for anyone feeling discouraged about unanswered prayers or needing fresh faith for big requests. Watch now and let your faith be stirred! Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus
In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Executive Pastor, Glenn Goldsberry walks through Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7–12 to ask, seek, and knock, showing that prayer is not a formula to get what we want, but a relationship built on trust in a good Father. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking—not because God is hard to convince, but because He is good to trust. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #askseekknock
In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Executive Pastor, Glenn Goldsberry walks through Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7–12 to ask, seek, and knock, showing that prayer is not a formula to get what we want, but a relationship built on trust in a good Father. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking—not because God is hard to convince, but because He is good to trust. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #askseekknock
“Don’t judge.” It’s one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — sayings of Jesus. In this episode, we return to the Sermon on the Mount to explore what Jesus really meant in Matthew 7. Rather than calling us to blind acceptance or harsh criticism, Jesus exposes our tendency toward a destructive, hypocritical spirit and invites us into something better: humble self-examination, clear-eyed discernment, and tender care for others. Discover how the grace of Christ frees us from being “beam-in-the-eye” people and forms us into a community marked not by judgment, but by mercy.
“Don’t judge.” It’s one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — sayings of Jesus. In this episode, we return to the Sermon on the Mount to explore what Jesus really meant in Matthew 7. Rather than calling us to blind acceptance or harsh criticism, Jesus exposes our tendency toward a destructive, hypocritical spirit and invites us into something better: humble self-examination, clear-eyed discernment, and tender care for others. Discover how the grace of Christ frees us from being “beam-in-the-eye” people and forms us into a community marked not by judgment, but by mercy.
This week, we celebrate seven years of God’s faithfulness at Renaissance while also stepping into a significant season of transition. Rooted in Acts 13, we explore how healthy, God-honoring transitions are discerned in community, marked by dependence on God, and directed by the Holy Spirit. In that context, Pastor Christopher shares the bittersweet news of his upcoming call to serve at another church, along with what’s next for Renaissance and the leaders God is raising up. It’s a message about trust, obedience, and believing that the same God who began this work will faithfully lead it forward.
This week, we celebrate seven years of God’s faithfulness at Renaissance while also stepping into a significant season of transition. Rooted in Acts 13, we explore how healthy, God-honoring transitions are discerned in community, marked by dependence on God, and directed by the Holy Spirit. In that context, Pastor Christopher shares the bittersweet news of his upcoming call to serve at another church, along with what’s next for Renaissance and the leaders God is raising up. It’s a message about trust, obedience, and believing that the same God who began this work will faithfully lead it forward.
We love underdog stories, but every world-changing life includes someone who invested and walked closely with them. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ call of His first disciples in Matthew 4 and uncover the not-so-secret way God changes the world: relational, life-on-life discipleship. Discover how following Jesus means opening your life, showing up over time, and being remade for purposes bigger than yourself. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #discipleship
We love underdog stories, but every world-changing life includes someone who invested and walked closely with them. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ call of His first disciples in Matthew 4 and uncover the not-so-secret way God changes the world: relational, life-on-life discipleship. Discover how following Jesus means opening your life, showing up over time, and being remade for purposes bigger than yourself. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #discipleship
As a new year begins, we’re invited to reflect on where our lives are headed and what truly drives us. In this message, we explore the difference between selfish ambition, sloth, and godly ambition—the kind of desire that is empowered by God’s grace and aimed at His glory. Drawing from the story of Solomon and Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, this sermon calls us to name, plan for, and step into ambitions that produce good, flow from faith, and honor Jesus. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #kingdomofgod
As a new year begins, we’re invited to reflect on where our lives are headed and what truly drives us. In this message, we explore the difference between selfish ambition, sloth, and godly ambition—the kind of desire that is empowered by God’s grace and aimed at His glory. Drawing from the story of Solomon and Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, this sermon calls us to name, plan for, and step into ambitions that produce good, flow from faith, and honor Jesus. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #kingdomofgod
Life rarely goes according to plan—and the Christmas story proves it. In this message, we explore how God often works through interruptions, why His favor doesn’t always feel favorable, and how Mary’s response teaches us to be curious, confident, and ultimately surrendered to God’s purposes. As we step into a new year, this episode invites us to trust God in the disruptions and respond with a faithful, courageous “yes.” Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christmas #advent
Life rarely goes according to plan—and the Christmas story proves it. In this message, we explore how God often works through interruptions, why His favor doesn’t always feel favorable, and how Mary’s response teaches us to be curious, confident, and ultimately surrendered to God’s purposes. As we step into a new year, this episode invites us to trust God in the disruptions and respond with a faithful, courageous “yes.” Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christmas #advent
In this Advent message, Best Gift Ever, we explore the theme of love through the promise of Emmanuel—God with us. Tracing the prophecy of Isaiah and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus, this episode reminds us that God doesn’t remove every fear or fix every circumstance, but He faithfully enters into them with us. From a frightened king to a confused Joseph to a suffering prisoner in a concentration camp, we’re invited to receive the greatest gift of all—not comfort or control, but God’s presence. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #advent #christmas #jesus
In this Advent message, Best Gift Ever, we explore the theme of love through the promise of Emmanuel—God with us. Tracing the prophecy of Isaiah and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus, this episode reminds us that God doesn’t remove every fear or fix every circumstance, but He faithfully enters into them with us. From a frightened king to a confused Joseph to a suffering prisoner in a concentration camp, we’re invited to receive the greatest gift of all—not comfort or control, but God’s presence. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #advent #christmas #jesus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #jesus #gospel
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 #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #jesus #gospel
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
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
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 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 - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #AllOfLifeAllTheEarth #WalkGrowLive #Jesus #SaltAndLight #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 - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #AllOfLifeAllTheEarth #WalkGrowLive #Jesus #SaltAndLight #Preaching
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
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
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