Renaissance Church NYC

Loneliness and Rejection  Real Love Series  Jordan Rice  Genesis 2:18, Isaiah 53:3  Because we live in a broken world, we will all experience loneliness and rejection. In this message, we explore how to navigate these difficult emotions biblically and faithfully.  Give to help financially support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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

Episode 2 - Kyra and Jonathan “JD” Daniels Dating as a Christian can be hard, and there’s no manual for how to do it perfectly. In this episode, we hear from Kyra and Jonathan Daniels, who met at Renaissance Church in 2018, started dating in 2019, and got married in January 2021. Kyra and JD share how their backgrounds and faith shaped their dating experiences and how their relationship progressed from dating to engagement to marriage. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t exactly smooth and easy.  Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real! Mentioned in this episode: Dan B. Allender, Ph.D, is a prominent Christian therapist, author, professor, and speaker focusing on sexual abuse and trauma recovery, as well as story, marriage and family, and Christian Sabbath. The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, By Timothy Keller, with Kathy Keller https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875 Clove Indian Restaurant at 1592 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031 FUMO Harlem - Pizza & Pasta at 1600 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031

Me, Myself, and I Real Love Series Jordan Rice Matthew 12:34-36, James 4:1-3 If you don't heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people that didn't cut you. Give to help financially support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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  Sign up for Events: https://renaissancenyc.com/connect

Episode 1 - Jamie and Lester Kim The Kims have been married for almost 19 years, but their marriage certainly hasn't been without trials. They generously and honestly share about a really difficult season in their marriage and the things they learned about themselves and God in the process. They dropped so many gems that are helpful for all of us, whether we're married or hoping to be married one day.  Real Love Conversations is a special collection of interviews released in conjunction with Renaissance Church’s Real Love sermon series. As we talk about how our relationships can thrive according to God’s model and direction, we’re also taking the opportunity to hear about diverse relationship experiences from some of the people who make up the Renaissance community. It’s going to get real!

The Myth of a Soulmate  Real Love Series  Jordan Rice  1 John 4:7-11  Destructive to relationships is the illusion that if we find our one true soul mate, everything wrong with us will be healed; but that makes the lover into God, and no human being can live up to that. In this message, we explore the things that make relationships imperfect— our sins, weaknesses, wounds, and damages.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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   Sign up for Events: https://renaissancenyc.com/connect

The Real vs The Fake  Real Love series  Jordan Rice  1 John 4:7-11  Fake love is all around us – in this message we're looking at the goal, extent, power, and source of real love.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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  

Justice  Kingdom Come Series  Jordan Rice  Luke 18:1-8  Prayer is the fuel to keep you from exhaustion in the pursuit of justice.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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

The Gospel  Kingdom Come Series  Jordan Rice  Ephesians 2:1-10  The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.   Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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   Sign up for Events: https://renaissancenyc.com/connect

Unity in the Kingdom Kingdom Come Series Brandon Cobb Acts 6:1-7 Many corporations and institutions have grappled with the idea of diversity over the past couple of years, but this is nothing new for God. His kingdom and His Church were designed this way from the beginning. What does diverse community look like to God? Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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

A New Family and a New Mission   Kingdom Come Series   Jordan Rice   Ephesians 2:19-22   Your walk with God is personal, but not individual. Following Jesus is a community project.  Give to help support the ministry of Renaissance Church 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   Sign up for Events: https://renaissancenyc.com/connect