Renaissance Church

The Christian faith finds renewal not by a new teaching, doctrine, technology or invention, but rather by returning to it's original message and form. In this sermon, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Luke 10:4-12 on the original instructions of Jesus to his disciples. Chris explores what Jesus' teachings to his disciples then have to say to Christians today. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Because we have churches, Christian movies & media, websites, social media reposts and many other Christian things in our culture, Christians might assume that everyone knows the good news of Jesus. But, is that true? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Living The Sent Out Life" from Luke 10:1-3. Chris uses examples from regular life to challenge our assumptions that everyone knows the basics of the gospel message. Chris calls us to be people who pray and people who get to work in God's great harvest. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

We all face disappointments in life. Sometimes life just doesn't go the way that we thought or planned. For Christians, this can cause us to doubt God's presence in our lives, to deaden our hopes of His goodness or to deviate from His path. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Isaiah 54:1-10 asking us to consider what it is that God is building through our disappointments in life. Chris challenges us to enlarge and deepen our worship while preparing according to God's promises, not our present predicament. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Immature and unstable... that's how Paul describes Christians that haven't learned how to build up the body. No one enjoys being immature and unstable and no one enjoys being around those who possess these qualities. So, what can we do? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Body Building" from Ephesians 4:1-16. Chris challenges us toward a Christ-shaped culture in the church. He echoes the scriptures urgency for each person to play their part in the body of Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In chasing our problems we can easily lose sight of God's vision and calling upon our lives. As a result, losing sight of a God-given vision can actually create more problems to chase. In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches on "Vision Building" from Proverbs 29:18 and uses the Biblical examples of Nehemiah and Habakkuk. Jason gives some practical application for those who struggle to feel like they have a vision for their life. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Life has milestones along the way. Sunday, January 28th, 2024, was the 5 year birthday of Renaissance Church, a significant milestone in the life of the church. Every milestone is a marker of a season and each season is significant because tomorrow is built on today. In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Build In Your Season" from 1 John 2:12-14. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Ever wondered what in the world the Lord is doing in the world right now? Ever longed for a great cause to give yourself to, or a place of belonging? All of these more noble aspirations find their fulfillment in the simple, yet powerful, words of Christ in Matthew 16:13-20. In this episode, Chris Kipp delivers a sermon entitled "I Will Build My Church". Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Often the hardest part of doing something new is dealing with the old. As we talk about building what Jesus is building, we must confront the old things that sabotage the new thing God is doing. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message on strongholds entitled "The Tearing Down" from 2 Cor. 10:1-6. Chris challenges us to take God at His word and to move toward Jesus and find the help and freedom we need. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Have you ever poured yourself into something only to have it come to nothing? Futility is frustrating. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Escaping Futility" from Psalm 127:1-2. This is the first message in a new emphasis called Building With Jesus. Chris challenges us not to waste our lives building what the Lord isn't building. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

The 2023 Merriam-Webster word of the year was "authentic". In a world of deepfakes, A.I. and the search for the authentic self, authenticity appeals to us. In the episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, and challenges us with an aspect of the authentic story of Advent, namely the 2nd coming of Christ. Though this subject seems out-of-sync with the cultural messages of Christmas, it's actually the key to authentic Christmas hope for followers of Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

It seems a growing number of people think that Christ was a religious invention and not a historical person. A 2015 survey administered by the Church of England found that 40% of the 4,000+ people surveyed, didn't think that Christ was a real person. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from John 1:1-18 and points out the credibility of the historical Jesus in this message entitled "A Reasonable Christmas". If you are skeptical, or want to be able to give a reason for the hope that you have to a skeptical person, this message may help you. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

The scriptures are replete with promises attached to the fear of the Lord. There are blessings upon blessings for those who have developed an awe of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Psalm 112, highlight six promises for those who fear the Lord. Chris invites us into the tension when the promises feel false, putting our faith in Christ and taking Him at his word. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Have you ever given serious thought to becoming a friend of God. The bar is set low for many Christians, just trying to avoid the bad things. But, what if we took seriously the Bible's promise that "the friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him"? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "The Friendship & The Fear" from Psalm 25:12-14. Chris challenges us to authenticity and attention as pursue the awe of God. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

"I never stopped loving Jesus. I didn't fear him." Those are the words recounted by John Bevere as he met with a fallen televangelist in prison. The man went on to say, "There are millions of Americans just like me. They love Jesus but they don't fear him." In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Tremble At His Word" from Isaiah 66:1-4. Chris says that having a one-sided view of Jesus leads us to a double-life. Chris challenges us with the words of the Lord through Isaiah to be obedient follower of Christ who tremble at God's Word. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

We all have insecurities. These insecurities are the fears that we have about ourselves. If we allow these insecurities to dictate our lives, we will never become the courageous, faithful followers of Christ that God has called us to be. In this episode, Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "The Awe & Our Insecurities" from 1 Samuel 15:17-25. Using the life of King Saul, Chris challenges us to trust in Christ and to talk to ourselves when it comes to our insecurities. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

In this episode, Jason Bollinger preaches a message entitled "Living Near Great Fear" from Acts 5:1-11. Using the infamous story of Ananias & Sapphira, Jason challenges us to consider both the grace and judgement of God. Jason states that without the judgement of God we wouldn't understand the greatness of His grace. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

This is week 1 in a series called "The Awe of God" and based on John Bevere's book by the same title. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Moving From Fear to Fear" based on Psalm 34:1-11. Chris challenges us to consider that the antidote to all of our fears is the fear of the Lord. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

No one holds a newborn baby in their arms and says, "I hope this child grows up to lose respect for me because of my addiction issues." Yet, things like this happen all the time. Why? Could it be that we failed to distance ourselves from the things that threaten to undo us? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Creating Distance Between You & Temptation" from James 1:12-18. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Many of us are feeling the financial squeeze these days. If we're honest, we believe that we could solve most of our problems with money. However, the scriptures warn us about the love of money and call us to contentment. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches on "Money Margins" from 1 Timothy 6:3-11 and challenges us to let scripture right size what is necessary so that we can honor God with our finances. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Do you often feel hurried... like there's not enough time to do all the things you need to do? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Making Time For What Matters Most" from Acts 6:1-7. Chris challenges us to consider the effect of hurry on our souls and to use wisdom in deciding what to give our time to. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth