Renaissance Church NYC

How to "do justice" 

Jordan Rice 

Isaiah 58:1-7, 1 Cor 12:12-26 

What should I do right now? There are several things we can all do to pursue racial justice. In this message, we dig into a few concrete steps we all need to consider.  

Take the step of "going inward," and examine how racist thoughts and attitudes were nurtured in you. Follow the instructions here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEiELKBU_JFXsO3dUaCeGhSi4H6uyyuY7zi5hjB0TEQ/edit?usp=sharing  

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Finding the Endurance to Continue 

Jordan Rice 

Hebrews 12:1-3 

Endurance is the difference between persistence through adversity and misery in adversity. Now, more than ever, we need endurance. 

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Injustice in a Pandemic 

Jordan Rice 

Psalm 10, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 

When we’re already overwhelmed with a pandemic, how should we respond to racial injustice in America? 

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Philippians: No complaining

Jordan Rice

Philippians 2:12-18

Grumbling is an inward discontent expressed to the wrong person.

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Philippians: Humility

Joy is found in humility—in adopting God’s wisdom, emptying ourselves of how we think things should go and surrendering to God’s plans.

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Note: Renaissance Church has been designated an "essential business" by the Governor's Office of New York to perform "no congregate" worship services, weddings, and funerals so long as we continue to maintain physical distance, like that used in the filming of this service.

Philippians: Real Life  

Jordan Rice 

Philippians 1:21-26  

The way you define “life” will determine whether you can have joy during difficult seasons.  

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Philippians: Perspective

Jordan Rice

Philippians 1:12-14.

Joy is found in believing God is with us and working for us-- despite what’s going on around us. 

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Philippians: Joy and gratitude 

Jordan Rice 

Philippians 1:1-6 

Lasting joy is the product of constant gratitude. 

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04/19/2020 

Jordan Rice

1 Peter 1:3-9.

Suffering is one of God's tools to sharpen and grow people from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.  

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04/12/2020

Jordan Rice

The Hope Beside You: Easter 2020

Luke 24:13-35

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