Renaissance Church

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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“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.

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.

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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.

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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.”

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