If Jesus truly is the Light of the World that reveals the way to the Father, then what if you haven't found your way to Jesus? Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from the Nativity Story in Matthew 2 about the Magi that made a great journey to find their way to the light. This episode was recorded at the Christmas Eve Eve service in 2019. Find out more about Renaissance Church at www.ren-church.org.

Advent is traditionally a time when the Church not only celebrates the 1st coming of Christ, but also is reminded of His 2nd coming. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 on what this 2nd coming for Jesus means for us and how we prepare for it. Are you prepared for that day? How do you know if you are prepared? Learn about this and more.

What is peace to you? Most of us think of particular circumstances which feel peaceful to us. But, the reality is that our circumstances change rapidly and unexpectedly. So, how do we find peace? The coming of Christ is the coming of the Prince of Peace who brings peace to us. The peace that He brings surely is future, eternal peace but it's also peace for right now, today. Join Pastor Chris Kipp as he teaches from Isaiah 9:6-7 and Isaiah 48:17-18.

Why did Jesus have to come as a baby? Why such a humble beginning? And what does all of that mean for us? These are the questions explored in this first Christmas message from the series "Adore." Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Luke 1:26-37.

Most of us desire wholeness yet we attempt to live our lives divided. We have one foot in and one foot out. Our hearts are fragmented and often confused by a whirlwind of internal and external forces. This creates turmoil, pain and angst for us and those around us. Pastor Chris Kipp teaches about this from Acts 19:11-20 and the surprising effect of revival on our divided hearts.

Have you ever swam in the ocean only to find that the current caused you to drift from the original place you entered the waters? In Acts 15 we find a gospel message that is facing drift. In fact, it's a drift that all of us face; the drift toward legalism. Listen as Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 15 on "What Legalism Can't Do."

Is faith, God or Jesus like virtual reality to you? An experience that "feels" real but once you leave church or put down your Bible isn't real to you anymore? Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 12:1-16 about the realities that we face and the key role that prayer plays in our lives and in the church.

"Pick me!" Ever felt that way before? Like when you were a kid on the playground and teams were being chosen for a game of kickball, or when that team was being selected for the project at work? Or, when it comes to dating or marriage, someone picking you? We've all felt the desire to be chosen. The good news is that Jesus is still choosing people. Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 9 in a message entitled "When Jesus Chooses You."

If someone asked you, "How are you?" The chances are high that you would answer, "Busy." This is because you've probably said a lot of YES's and very few NO's. Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 6 where we see some busy apostles. This sermon is entitled, "The YES & The NO of Serving Jesus."

Ever wish you had more confidence? Most of us have. There seems to be a universal desire for more boldness. Did you know that boldness was one of the things that Jesus' disciples were known for? Join Pastor Chris Kipp as he teaches from Acts 4 in the Wildfire Series.