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
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
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
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
Ever feel like you're facing an impossible mountain? In this message, Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks Psalm 121, looking at how walking with God changes everything. Discover why the One who created the mountains is the same One who helps us climb them. Learn how God's protection works even when life gets tough, and why His watchful care never takes a break. #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #christian #church #jesus Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org
“I don’t belong.” “I don’t need you.” Ever felt that way about church? You’re not alone. But these are the very lies the Apostle Paul pushes back against in 1 Corinthians 12:12–27. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks why church community is so essential in a message called “I Need You, You Need Me.” Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to care for each other in radical, Christlike, interdependent relationships. Renaissance Church | Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #community #christian
“Why do we have to go to school?” It’s a question almost every parent has heard. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp answers it through the lens of Proverbs 22:6, showing why education has mattered to Christians from the very beginning. Along the way, Chris honors the vital work of educators and challenges the whole body of Christ to embrace our shared calling to shape the next generation. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #backtoschool #teachers
Feelings are a beautiful gift from God, but they can’t always hold us up. When they falter—and they will—it’s then we realize how much we need the steady promises of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp explores Jesus’ promise of eternal life from John 6:35–40, helping us see what it means for our lives right now and how we can begin living today in light of the future Christ has secured for us. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlife #promiseofgod #jesus #bible #christian
The Bible consistently teaches that seeking advice is a mark of wisdom. But in a world full of noise and conflicting voices, not all advice is helpful—or even trustworthy. So how can we discern good counsel from bad? How do we go about finding wise, godly advice in the midst of the chaos? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 1 Kings 22, guiding us through the story of two kings in desperate need of godly counsel. As he unpacks the pitfalls and dangers they faced, Chris challenges us to embrace the simple—yet often difficult—pursuit of seeking wise, godly counsel. #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #gospel #jesus #advise #godlycounsel #wisdom Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org
Have you ever heard someone say that "God led them" to do something? Or have you ever prayed for God to guide you in making a decision? These kinds of questions can stir up either skepticism or a deep longing to hear from God personally. When it comes to life’s big decisions, the Bible consistently shows us that God has a long history of guiding His people. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp explores Acts 16:6–10 to show us how God’s direction played out in the early church—and he shares practical ways we can seek God’s guidance in our own lives today. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifeallthearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #bible #preaching #goodnews #godspeaks
Life is full of decisions that don’t come with clear, black-and-white answers. In the second message of God’s Grid for Making Better Decisions, Pastor Chris Kipp shows us how to seek godly wisdom when the path isn’t obvious. Through the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11, you’ll discover powerful insights to help you make wise choices in life’s gray areas. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #bible #christian #preaching
Research shows that the average adult makes around 35,000 conscious decisions every day. That’s a staggering number. Some of those decisions are small and routine, while others are large and life-shaping. Sometimes, choices that seem minor carry major consequences—and at other times, we treat significant decisions as if they’re insignificant. So how can we learn to make better decisions? In this episode, Executive Pastor Glenn Goldsberry introduces the first part of our decision-making framework: Is it Biblical? Drawing from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Glenn offers practical and insightful guidance to help us navigate decisions with clarity and conviction. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #bible #christian #preaching
The biggest danger that Christians have with Easter is becoming so familiar with the story of Jesus' resurrection that we forget the power it holds not only in the past, but in the present and the future. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp preaches an Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Chris reminds us of the facts of the resurrection and why they are essential for us both now and forever. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #easter #heisrisen #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #jesus #christian #preaching
In this sermon, overseer Jordan Zepeda shares a deeply personal and heartfelt story about the loss of his daughter. Drawing from 2 Kings 4:8-37, where Elisha restores the Shunammite woman’s son to life, Jordan encourages us to approach our Heavenly Father with faith-filled prayers, trusting in His power to bring life to the most desolate places. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #walkgrowlive #alloflifealltheearth #bible #testimony
Do you ever find yourself wondering if some people are simply too far gone for God to reach? As Christians, we often say, "Nothing is impossible with God," yet deep down, we wrestle with doubt. In his sermon, "No One Is Too Far Away," Pastor Chris Kipp unpacks 1 Kings 17:17-24, which tells the story of the first resurrection recorded in the Bible. Through Elijah’s bold faith and fervent prayer, we see a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's reach. Chris challenges us to follow Elijah’s example—lifting our faith, crying out in prayer, and believing in Christ’s power to transform even the most unlikely lives. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #bible #jesus #awaken
Fasting is a powerful yet often overlooked spiritual discipline in modern Christianity. However, Jesus said "when you fast," not "if you fast," emphasizing its importance. It’s time to rediscover fasting as a spiritual weapon. In this episode, special guest Jim Stern teaches on “Fasting as Breakthrough” through the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:1-19. Jim openly shares his past struggles with pornography and how God used fasting to break the cycle of sin in his life. He offers practical advice and a biblical challenge to embrace fasting for spiritual freedom and transformation. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #bible #fast #spiritual weapon #breakthrough