Podcasts by Rise City Church Podcast

Change The Temperature from 2023-12-13T14:00

How do we influence the people and culture around us? What if you harnessed the character and skills that God has gifted you with to bring about Gospel change that glorifies Jesus and brings joy...

The King’s Arrival from 2023-12-11T22:37:49

From the twinkling lights on a Christmas tree to giving gifts and gathering with our friends and families, this whole Christmas season is filled with stars that are meant to point us to the Mess...

All Bow Down from 2023-12-05T02:03:55

In Matthew 2:1-12, we learn about The Wise Men who come to baby Jesus, seek him out and worship Him. Their hearts were filled with the desire to encounter and fully worship this God who became a...

Prepare Him Room from 2023-11-28T07:39:23

In the midst of a busy Christmas season, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of all the activities that get added to to the calendar and in the to-do list of all the things you need...

Jesus is our Victory from 2023-11-21T20:42:03

Imagine a life where we boldly proclaim victory over regret and shame, refusing to let our past mistakes weigh us down. How might our lives change if we truly believed that there is no more cond...

Encounter Jesus in the Word from 2023-11-14T03:47:05

In the hustle of everyday life, where it often feels like we're navigating challenges that don't end, have you ever wished for a different story? In the twists and turns of life's struggles, ima...

Seeking an Encounter from 2023-11-07T04:01:22

Have you ever experienced the weight of feeling unseen by God in the middle of struggles? Life with Jesus is not removed from the burden that gets thrown our way. And it's a common response to w...

Encountering Generosity from 2023-10-31T01:09:21

Financial burdens weigh heavily on all of us. There isn’t anyone who has not been affected by the recession and increased inflation. So how do we respond to God’s call on us to be generous peopl...

An Encounter with Doubt from 2023-10-24T07:50:50

Doubt in the church can be difficult. People with doubt are often pushed away thinking that they lack faith or that they are a hindrance to the Gospel. But we have all experienced doubt. If we'r...

Healing in His Wings from 2023-10-16T19:22:47

Do you ever feel like life is just one painful experience after another? From financial struggle to physical pain, from relational disconnect to emotional suffering. What do we do when we feel like...

An Encounter with Grace from 2023-10-10T02:06:15

Do you ever feel like your past is too much to overcome? Saul was a persecutor of Christians who had a life-altering conversion after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus. He emerged with an ...

An Overflow of Grace from 2023-10-03T00:22:24

What does it mean to have a posture that pursues Jesus? Merely being in the room with Him is not the same as laying at His feet.

In Luke 7, we witness the authentic display of a sinful wo...

Rising Hope from 2023-09-25T23:26:07

What does it look like to help our friends and loved ones encounter Jesus? How can we make a way for them to have their own encounters? The truth is, the church has a massive responsibility in p...

All Who Thirst from 2023-09-18T20:54:26

We all have deep longings in life—we are all thirsting for our souls to be quenched. But here is our issue: we are looking in all the wrong places, and it’s leaving us constantly thirsting for m...

Rise Together from 2023-09-13T22:29:06

What does a community of people who follow and love Jesus look like? How does becoming part of the church affect your life?   When Jesus dwells in our hearts, He writes new stories with our lives. ...

Healing Prayers from 2023-08-28T19:34

Throughout the Bible, we read of people rushing to Jesus in anticipation that he would heal them. Just as Jesus healed the sick and restored lives in old times, he offers the same healing today....

Kingdom Prayers from 2023-08-21T20:48:37

What would change in our city if you believed that you had access to the authority of Jesus? Would you use it to bless your neighbors? Would you pray for your schools? Would you have faith that,...

Connecting Prayers from 2023-08-14T22:46:37

Is your relationship with God more like calling a distant relative in a time of need rather than a friend you're walking out life with? Is your prayer life just throwing random requests into the...

Daring Prayers from 2023-08-08T16:48:47

You were made for connection. You were made for relationship. You prove it over and over by seeking comfort and control in areas of your life. But what if you knew that the deep longing that you...

Hope in Waiting and Suffering from 2023-08-01T05:18:10

This week we look at two topics that are some of the hardest for us to work through—waiting and suffering. These two things are difficult. They make us feel pain, they slow down our plans, and t...

Don’t Waste Your Plans from 2023-07-24T19:57:31

Does your life feel chaotic? You don't know where you're going, what you'll do next, where you'll live, who you'll marry, and on and on. As humans we are prone to chase after control—trying to c...

Don’t Waste Your Life in Conflict from 2023-07-18T05:20:14

Conflict is inevitable. It’s all around us. But the hardest part is acknowledging that brokenness starts within us. What is the solution to the pain, heartache, and conflict we experience?

Jesus is Better from 2023-07-18T05:12:27

You have a longing deep in your heart. Its that spot that you try to fill with all sorts of pleasures, things, and relationships. But it’s never fully satisfied.

God made you that way. He...

The Power of Life Transforming Words from 2023-07-10T18:45:34

Your words carry immense power. They can be hurtful, break people down, and injure someone to the core. Conversely, words can encourage, build someone up, and be positively life transforming. Listen

A Life of True Faith from 2023-06-26T15:44:04

Does your life reflect what you say you believe? Do you have a faith that goes beyond your mind and yields work that others around you experience and know?

In James 2, James lays out a li...

The Six Stages of Manhood from 2023-06-20T04:18:31

Fatherhood and masculinity are being redefined in our culture. But what does God tell us about biblical manhood?

Listen in as we walk through Scripture to see the stages of manhood, from ...

A Gospel Transformed Life from 2023-06-12T21:16:24

Today we continued in our series on James, and talked about how Jesus brings A Gospel Transformed Life.

The call from James is a challenge to look within. God is not aligned with the evil...

An Unwasted Life from 2023-06-05T21:26:19

Do trials and pain hold you back from believing there is a Good God? Does living a life of purpose and significance seem outside of your grasp? You're not alone. In the book of James, we read a...

Next Gen Sunday from 2023-05-29T18:25:23

Do you want to see your church and community revived and transformed by the Gospel? Are you investing in someone that will carry the mission of the church beyond your years? 1 Timothy 4 gives a...

We Love God’s Future from 2023-05-22T21:15:32

Do you have a bucket list—a list of things to experience before you die? Are you living like there isn't anything after life? Do you wonder if there really is a heaven? Randy Alcorn, the foremo...

Raising Up The Next Generation from 2023-05-15T03:05:28

How do you change the culture and values of your community? How can you make a generational impact that will last? Do you want children that will choose to follow Jesus even after they're out of...

We Love God’s Creation from 2023-05-09T05:13:41

God's creation—the cosmos, the land and sea, creatures and humans. It was all created and formed by God on purpose for a purpose. It sounds simple, but most of us have lingering questions. When ...

We Love God’s Mission from 2023-05-01T21:19:19

Why does the church exist? Is faith alone enough? If your faith feels outdated, joyless, and stagnant then this message is for you. Jesus came to seek, serve, and save the lost. When he came h...

We Love God’s People from 2023-04-25T15:49:10

Do you wonder what differentiates the Christian church? What are the marks, qualifications, and characteristics of a Gospel-centric Christian community? What is the church's mission, and how doe...

We Love the Gospel from 2023-04-17T19:08:57

There are deep mysteries of God and the Christian faith that are amazing to think through and study, but the basics of the Gospel are all you need to receive salvation. The Gospel can best be un...

Eternity is Written on our Hearts from 2023-04-10T20:32:11

The validity of Christianity is built on an event. A historical moment, where a multitude of witnesses experienced God in the flesh, be crucified, buried, and then resurrected. The people closes...

We Love God’s Word from 2023-04-03T16:16:47

Why do Christians prescribe to a book as their guide? Is the Bible even accurate or trustworthy? Is it possible for God to speak through words on a page? What do we do with parts of Scripture th...

We Love God the Holy Spirit from 2023-03-27T18:00:06

Who is the Holy Spirit? Is it simply our emotions or intellect? Is it the presence of God on earth? Who do God and Jesus say the Holy Spirit is? From the very beginning of Scripture, the Holy S...

We Love God the Son from 2023-03-20T20:28:44

Who is Jesus? What does history say about Jesus? Was Jesus actually fully human? Is it possible he was also fully God? Who does Jesus say he, himself, is? Why does this matter and how do we resp...

We Love God the Father from 2023-03-13T19:19:03

This week we launch a series called The Ologies, looking at who God is, His nature, creation, and mission.  Who is God? How can Christians have one God called the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? ...

Live the Law of Christ from 2023-03-07T04:17:39

At the conclusion of Galatians 6, Paul gives us instructions for how to build a culture that fulfills the law of Christ by restoring community, bearing one another's bur...

Walk In The Spirit from 2023-02-20T18:47:24

Do you feel enslaved to the things you wish you didn't do? Do your deepest desires for good conflict with your strongest desires for self-satisfaction? Do you feel like you're on your way to roc...

Freed from the Law to Love Like Christ from 2023-02-13T20:47:47

Do you consider yourself a person of faith? Do you see faith working in your life? Is faith alone enough? In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts a life lived by the law versus a life lived in this salv...

From Slaves to Sons from 2023-02-06T22:12:13

Do you feel tired of the pull from your old way of living? Do you find yourself running back to sin and the slavery you lived in instead of living in the freedom of a new life in Christ? This w...

Why Some Teams Thrive, But Most Teams Don’t from 2023-02-01T22:55:43

Why do some teams thrive, and other teams don't? How do you create a healthy team culture? What are the attributes of a quality leader?

Listen to this special Team Night message to explor...

New Family + New Identity = New Security from 2023-01-31T00:33:36

What would change in your life if you were fully secure in Christ? Too often, we try to gain our identity in the wrong things: our success, our possessions, or what others think of us. This wee...

What’s True of Him, Is True of You from 2023-01-23T23:32:40

As Paul continues to center the Galatians around the Gospel, he draws a stark contrast between being declared righteous because of Jesus and trying to become righteous by following the law. It’s...

God’s Gospel Not Man’s Gospel from 2023-01-16T19:44:21

We all have things in our past that we regret, that hurt others, and that ruined relationships. But what if God used all the brokenness of our past to write a story filled with grace and redempt...

No Other Gospel from 2023-01-09T19:45:23

Do you find yourself confused by reading the words of Jesus and his amazing grace and love, and then look at church and see something that doesn’t speak to the nature of the Gospel? Does the chu...

The Presence of Peace from 2023-01-02T20:22:54

What kind of expectations do you have for the new year? Does it spark excitement or anxiety? Do you linger on the worries of your future and that of our world? 2023 could be anything.

Reg...

Servant King from 2022-12-19T19:32:35

Why is it that over 2000 years ago a baby came to earth as the Messiah of the world, but the people who were most anticipating him missed his arrival? How is it that all the prophecies and foret...

Your Access Ensured from 2022-12-12T20:45:35

To many people, God is a far-off being, a distant creator, a divine holy presence. But God, even in his immense holiness, desires a close relationship with you. How can a relationship with such ...

From Grief to Gladness from 2022-12-06T04:29:53

The curse has left our world broken and, as a result, the loss of things we love is always around us.

Maybe it was the death of a family member, or you are dealing with a broken relations...

Free to Live from 2022-11-28T21:09:25

Do you desire a life of fullness, joy, and abundance, but instead find yourself drifting to a life of sin?

Why is it that, in our mind, we desire to do the right things, but we end up fal...

The Curse is Broken from 2022-11-22T17:13:42

We are all living under the curse and every aspect of our lives is feeling the effect of man’s fall from the Garden of Eden — relationships, work, family, creation itself, and even our direct re...

A United People from 2022-11-14T20:30:15

Last Sunday, we learned about community killers that we need to watch out for. But aside from just knowing what to watch out for, how do we actually combat those relationship plagues that he lai...

Community Killers from 2022-11-07T20:19:04

Have you ever been in a relationship or community that just felt off, or maybe even ended up completely broken, but you couldn’t put your finger on what went wrong?

This week, Zach talked...

Build Life-Changing Community from 2022-10-31T19:40:21

Friendship and community are one of the greatest longings of the human heart. We dismiss it saying we are introverts, loners, or enjoy solitude. We build up walls because of shame and pain in ou...

How Community Forms us from 2022-10-25T23:36:17

You are being formed. Whether you know it or not your community and the culture around you are forming you and setting a path for your life. Often we settle for insight and knowledge, but God is...

Build Your Circles from 2022-10-18T17:46:25

How do you find people that actually get you? How do you create friendships that last the test of time, and can stand against challenging moments? Jesus lived a life filled with friendships of a...

We Are Garden People from 2022-10-11T07:55:33

We are in a friendship recession. Between the pandemic and the false reality of closeness we pursue through social media, we're left with emptiness and loneliness — something God never intended....

The Devil from 2022-10-04T07:06:25

We treat the Devil more like a cartoon character than a threat to us. We have a distorted understanding of who he is, how he works, and how we give him a handhold in our lives. But the Scripture...

The Flesh from 2022-09-26T19:06:35

Do you know that feeling of wanting what isn't good? Do you feel the pull and temptation of desiring things around you? Do you find yourself battling your mind and heart over your actions and be...

The World from 2022-09-19T21:05:11

Have you ever watched the news and felt overwhelmed by the sadness? How do we simultaneously see an ever-increasing advance in technology and science yet darker things keep happening?

The...

Seven Lessons in Seven Years at Rise from 2022-09-14T01:18:56

Do you ask yourself, "Where can I play a part in the local church? Is there really a need for me? How do I grow in my discipleship and become a contributor to the church?" Listen in to this spe...

World Flesh Devil from 2022-09-12T19:33:15

We are at war. But who are we up against? It's not a war against people or culture—it's a war against the three enemies of the soul. This is a battle that is around us, within us, and constantly te...

Jesus is Unstoppable from 2022-08-29T20:09:35

One of the main reasons people reject Christianity is because they say “Christians aren’t different”. In this teaching, our argument is that Christianity is the thing that changes you. Through...

The Cycle of the Christian Life from 2022-08-23T04:23:32

Does your life feel like a cycle of pressure and difficulty? We are all either working through a problem, going through hardship or suffering, or walking through a season of pain. And if you're ...

Find Hope in Your Battle with Anxiety&Depression from 2022-08-15T17:44:57

Do you ever feel fear well up in you and go out of control? Or maybe it's a deep sorrow that seems to plague you - you just can't shake it. You are not alone! We have story after story of biblic...

Healing From the Pain of Our Past from 2022-08-08T23:03:08

Have you ever been hurt by someone, and don't know how to heal from it? Are your own sin and struggles keeping you in a pattern of unhealth? Do you want to break the cycle of pain that has riddl...

You are Made New from 2022-08-01T21:45:34

Followers of Jesus look, act, think, speak, and live differently. Why is that? What changes in a person when they choose to follow Jesus with their lives? How do we live in the reality of being a n...

Gospel Goodbyes from 2022-07-26T06:07:43

How do you work through grief when you feel the loss of friendship? What does it look like to send someone into the next season of life with grace and generosity? How can a church say goodbye to...

A Case for Closeness from 2022-07-18T18:56:43

We live in the most hyper-connected generation in history, but a generation more isolated than ever. We crave a deep nearness that can only be satisfied by the counterintuitive practice of getti...

Solitude from 2022-07-11T19:23:58

This week, Jason worked through an incredible teaching from Mark 1 about intentional solitude. Soli-whaaat?! Jesus often went into the desert to get alone before the Father. Solitude is a missi...

Compassion for the City from 2022-07-05T19:04:13

You see Churches in almost every city across America. But what impact should the church have in a city? How should they see the brokenness and needs of their community? What's the impact a churc...

The Way of Self-Denial from 2022-06-27T21:42:59

Have you ever made huge sacrifices to get something? What would make you give up everything, surrender your own will, and make tremendous sacrifices daily? What we find in the pages of Scripture...

Biblical Fasting from 2022-06-20T19:47:19

Do you ever go to make a decision and aren't sure that you're doing the right thing? Do you want to be more reliant on God and less hungry for worldly things? Have you ever considered fasting fo...

Living at a Purposeful Pace from 2022-06-14T19:10:40

Opportunity isn't something we are lacking these days. Everywhere you turn there is something or someone pitching the latest idea, trying to get on your schedule, and vying to put their priority...

10 Things to Remember if You Want to be Used by God from 2022-06-09T20:55:16

Most of us want to be used by God, but have we actually positioned ourselves to be usable? In this Team Night message, special guest, Phil Comer, walks our church through 10 things to remember i...

Sabbath as a Rhythm of Rest from 2022-06-06T21:15:34

In a technology-driven world that runs on non-stop work, the Scriptures offer an ancient and counter-cultural idea: Sabbath rest. Sabbath is the Hebrew word meaning “to stop” and carries the con...

Living the Way of Jesus from 2022-05-30T21:51:20

Does life feel like running a marathon? You're running and running, but never stop to rest? Is your soul tired and weak from never getting the nourishment from pausing, reflecting, and breathing...

The Toxic Way of a Hurried Life from 2022-05-23T17:49:55

How often do you feel busy, overworked, or overwhelmed? Is your life marked more by stillness, focus, and peace, or rush, exhaustion, and distraction? We live in an age of hurry-sickness; a worl...

Let the Lion Out from 2022-05-17T05:31

Many people think of Bible reading as a task. In reality, it’s anything but that! Scripture offers something nothing else in the world provides. You are designed with a profound longing that no...

Examine The Word Thoroughly from 2022-05-09T21:45:33

Are you trying to get to know God better, but don't know how? Have you wondered how to grow closer to God through Scripture? How do you learn through Scripture if you don't understand it? No mat...

Love Jesus Deeply Through His Word from 2022-05-02T23:43:20

Everyone longs for deep inward formation, but what is God’s means for shaping us? God’s Word is the most powerful tool for our discipleship and nearness to Jesus. However many people feel at los...

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi from 2022-04-25T21:48:42

From the self-help section to life coaches, from salons to gyms, from education to the corporate ladder: we are seeking to make ourselves capable, beautiful, healthy, competent, complete. But wh...

Why the Resurrection Matters from 2022-04-18T20:45:41

Each year billions of people gather to celebrate Easter, the day that the tomb was found empty over 2000 years ago. But why? Resurrection Sunday is the day that all of the Christian faith boils ...

From the Overflow from 2022-04-11T13:00

There’s nothing more compelling than an authentic life! We’ve talked about winning this city to Jesus, but how can we do so if we don’t personally follow Him? Hypocrisy repels, but authenticity...

Build Purposeful Relationships with Non-Christians from 2022-04-04T20:26:52

What the Israelites experienced in Babylon thousands of years ago isn't so much unlike how Christians feel in the western world today. The foundational beliefs, the traditions, and the influence...

Four Culture Shifts We Must Understand to Reach Our Neighbors from 2022-03-28T19:22:02

Christians are called to be missionaries to their cities. That means reaching neighbors, family, and coworkers with the good news of the Gospel. But, it's one thing to talk about being on missi...

Anticipation&Expectation from 2022-03-21T18:42:11

What have you stopped praying for? Some of us quit believing God could make a difference years ago. But in the Scriptures, we find a church that prays with power despite trials and opposition. ...

Seeing Life Through the Eyes of a Missionary from 2022-03-14T23:25:37

Do you find yourself hearing the word missionary and thinking about faraway lands? What if God's means for advancing His mission is through you? What if you saw your city as the ends of the eart...

Win This City from 2022-03-07T19:59:50

After Jesus’ death and resurrection, the Kingdom of God has been advancing from that time in Jerusalem to our city today. Last Sunday marked 8 years of our church rising to join in that mission....

Among Certain People from 2022-02-21T18:06:41

In a world that’s more and more isolated, the Bible comes in and confronts our self-centeredness and calls us to know and serve people. But what does that look like?

In Romans 15 the apo...

Through a Unique Story from 2022-02-14T21:50:43

What is your story? Are there things you regret? Painful moments? Times you wish things would've looked differently?

This week, Zach opens up Ephesians 2 and helps us to examine our stor...

5 Big Goals for 2022 from 2022-02-09T18:26:30

Bonus episode: 5 Big Goals for 2022. Listen in as we talk through how we can make disciples of those we are connecting with by focusing on these five goals over this next year of ministry at Ris...

In a Particular Place from 2022-02-07T20:43:48

People all over the US are moving to places that feel safer, kinder, and less mandated. Are you living in a place that doesn't seem to fit your morals and beliefs? As a Christian, how do you cal...

For a Specific Purpose from 2022-01-31T21:54:38

Does the thought of work envigorate you or make you cringe? Does work feel like a means to getting to the weekend or one of the joys of your life? Work is hard – it takes your time, energy, and...

You Are Empowered from 2022-01-25T04:31:29

Have you ever lacked motivation or direction? You know, like that feeling before coffee when you’re foggy and dragging! Sometimes we experience that spiritually in our overall lives too.

On Purpose for A Purpose from 2022-01-17T18:47:01

Am I doing the right thing with my life? Where am I going to best used? Have you ever wondered these things? Inside of each one of us, there’s this deep longing for meaning and purpose. That’s ...

God Created You from 2022-01-10T21:19:29

We are all made uniquely, with specific gifts, and a distinct purpose. But what if you don’t know your purpose? Do you seem to wander through life seeking your calling, unsure of your wiring? Do...

Make This Year Matter from 2022-01-04T01:36:33

New year, new you?! Haven't we all done that before? Why doesn't that method work? How can you make an impact that lasts on your life? This week, Pastor Jason teaches through Hebrews 12 and giv...

Promise from 2021-12-27T18:09:14

Many people think Christianity is a religion about good people chasing God‘s morality in order to get to heaven. But in reality that is exactly backward. Christianity is the story of how broken ...

Conflict from 2021-12-20T22:51:42

Friction, Disagreement, Conflict. How do you wade through the unfamiliar waters we are currently living in? When emotions are heightened and you feel disconnected how do you retain friendships a...

Sorrow from 2021-12-13T08:00

When was your darkest day? In seasons of sorrow, God can feel absent. Like we are alone in a cold and dark universe. What do we do with our grief? Do we put on a fake religious smile? Do we allo...

Forgiveness from 2021-12-06T18:32:47

Unforgiveness is a toxic infection of the heart, but often we don't know how to forgive and what to do with the pain we've experienced. How do you forgive someone when you haven't had healing an...

Disappointed from 2021-11-29T20:18:59

When have you been deeply disappointed? Is it your job, a breakup, your marriage, a missed opportunity, a struggle with kids? Why would God allow this season of disappointment? This is a pain po...

Joy | Nov 21st from 2021-11-22T22:09:17

Why does it feel like joy is so hard to hold onto? Do circumstances, comparison, anxiety, and negativity seem to ruthlessly steal your moments of joy? Is it possible to experience God's goodness...

Anxious from 2021-11-15T22:26:34

Millions of people wrestle with anxiety every day. The sources of anxiety are endless and the effects can be debilitating. Does the Bible have answers for these pressures? Yes. This week, we exp...

Isolation from 2021-11-09T00:33:58

Why do we find ourselves struggling alone? We have the desire for connection, but there's something that holds us back from pursuing people. Isolation is the pit that keeps us from working throu...

Hope-Filled Leadership from 2021-11-01T17:59:45

You’re a leader. Yes, you. Maybe you don’t think so? But if leadership is influence, you have influence with someone. And leadership is HARD. How do we lead in a way that is effective and biblic...

Hope for the End Times from 2021-10-25T18:35:18

The end times are clearly here, right? Wars, famine, natural disasters - all are signs that the end is coming, but do we really know when? More importantly, do we know how to respond? If you’re ...

Hope in Suffering from 2021-10-19T16:47:48

Doesn't it seem like everyone is on edge right now? We have to be reminded to be kind and gentle even in the grocery store lines.

The truth is we are surrounded by a suffering world. Peo...

Hope in Everyday Life from 2021-10-11T17:59:32

Do you like being told what to do? Even the question is hilarious! Of course not! Who likes to be bossed around or unfairly ruled over? So, what do you do when it’s happening? Jesus can fill yo...

A Hope Proclaiming People from 2021-10-05T00:24:45

Most of us want to feel accepted and welcomed. But in this week’s passage, Peter literally tells us that following Jesus will make us “strangers and aliens in this world.” Christians are indeed ...

Moving Forward in Chaos from 2021-09-28T16:30:49

If you have found yourself desperate for answers and direction in this season then listen in and be encouraged. Join us for this one-night event as Pastor Jason leads us through Moving Forward i...

Think, Live, and Love Differently from 2021-09-27T23:16:41

The heaviness of this world leaves many of us feeling angry, frustrated, and tired. We're hurting, struggling to connect, and afraid. But what if you knew this was temporary? What if you knew t...

Called to Hope from 2021-09-20T20:21:56

No one understands what I'm going through. I'm so confused. I'm in so much pain. I'm alone.

Two thousand years ago Peter wrote a letter to a culture wrestling with these thoughts. This c...

Called to Hope from 2021-09-20T20:21:56

No one understands what I'm going through. I'm so confused. I'm in so much pain. I'm alone.

Two thousand years ago Peter wrote a letter to a culture wrestling with these thoughts...

Propitiation from 2021-09-13T20:55:49

If God is so loving, why was the brutality of the cross necessary? Couldn’t God just forgive sin? Are we really supposed to believe in the old religious notion that God is an angry and vengeful ...

Sanctification from 2021-09-06T15:29:50

Are you constantly fighting sin? Do you find yourself relapsing and living your old life? Are you seeking perfection, but find that you are failing? The truth is you're going to sin. You will fa...

Expiation from 2021-08-30T19:38:42

You know that moment when you want to hide? The feeling of being exposed - almost naked - because of your own sin or something done to you? That's shame. There's no other feeling like it in this...

Justification from 2021-08-23T20:43:36

Justice — it's a word we use constantly. We want to see people brought to justice. We want justice for the evil of this world, but we want mercy for ourselves. But the truth is all of us, every ...

Christus Victor from 2021-08-16T18:58:05

Most of us recognize and understand the evil in this world, but do we truly understand the enormous power of the Cross? The cross is everywhere, and it seems so simple — it's how Jesus died, but...

Outpouring from 2021-08-10T15:14:32

When you think of your relationship with God do you feel like you are pouring out your all for Him? Are there areas of your life that you’ve kept to yourself? In this last week in the series Wo...

Work | Aug 1 from 2021-08-03T00:53:13

Work. Just hearing that word do you cringe? Do you hate the thought of hustling for 40 hours a week, and long for the weekend? Do you live with the mindset that you work to live instead of live ...

Aware from 2021-07-26T08:00

Does it sometimes feel like God is far away? Do you feel like He is out of reach? The truth is that God is not absent. His presence is fully here — with you, right now. God is not constrained by...

Filled from 2021-07-20T15:00:01

What is worship? Is it something we do only on Sundays? Worship is not about being a weekend warrior for Christ, but a daily way of walking. Listen in as Pastor Nolan calls us to walk out our wo...

Doxology from 2021-07-05T20:50:12

Have you gotten numb or apathetic toward God and the Gospel? What is it that moves people to praise and celebrate Him? In this week’s installment to Worthy, our worship series, we see that truth...

Posture from 2021-06-28T14:46:45

We are all worshippers. Maybe it's the worship of wealth or status or maybe your body or yourself, but no matter the focus, we all worship... because God created us to worship. He created us to ...

Glory from 2021-06-22T07:00

Are you a worshipper? Whether you know it or not you are worshipping something or somebody - every day, every moment, every minute - with your whole life. We are all worshipping. So what happens...

Come to the Shore from 2021-06-15T15:45:08

In this last week of Never Too Far Gone, we look at the life of Peter. He's probably one of the last people you think of as being too far gone, but he made decisions that he believed, dismissed ...

From Scales to Sight from 2021-06-08T15:18:48

Who would you consider too far gone for God? A friend, coworker, neighbor, family member, you? This week we meet a man who epitomizes being too far gone: Saul. Saul was a persecutor of the churc...

Beneath the Waves | The Story of Jonah from 2021-06-01T23:24:17

Have you ever run from God? This week we find not a prophetic hero but a prophet on the run from God’s call on his life. Maybe you’ve been there? God is calling you to forgive, to step out of yo...

Blood on Your Hands from 2021-05-25T18:50:06

Have you ever felt like your soul was stained? When have you had blood on your hands? We’ve all felt guilt sink our souls. In this week’s message, we meet a man named David whose life fell apart...

Out of The Desert from 2021-05-17T19:25:51

Have you ever felt like your failures were following you? Like you’ve lost your calling? This week we step into a story like that. Moses, the “biblical hero” was first a failure of biblical prop...

3 Reasons to Follow Jesus from 2021-05-09T02:42

Why should anyone follow Jesus? Maybe you’ve wondered if there’s a God. Maybe you’ve been on the fence. Maybe you need a refreshing reminder of His power and worth. In this teaching, Pastor Nola...

Uncertain Future, Steadfast God from 2021-05-03T18:48

As the world looks darker, many people are feeling either uncertain or increasingly trusting in political answers. But in this week’s teaching, we dive into what’s called an apocalyptic vision f...

A Crisis of Courage from 2021-04-26T23:38

Perhaps one of the most famous stories from the Bible is the story of Daniel in the lions' den. We all know how it ends — Daniel lasts through the night and is saved. But, do you know the story ...

Culture or Kingdom from 2021-04-19T18:31

The pressure and influence of culture invades your space. You can't help but read, hear, and see the culture around you. Sometimes you think of culture as a good thing, but what if God is callin...

How to Fail from 2021-04-13T19:26

The book of Daniel tells the story of a few young Hebrews that were exiled to Babylon, but right in the middle, we get a sneak peek into a conversation between God and King Nebuchadnezzar, the k...

Easter Sunday 2021 from 2021-04-06T02:52

When Jesus died his disciples thought that all hope was lost. They were counting on him to be their conqueror over the challenges that they were currently facing. Easter Sunday is the hope that...

The Cost of Nonconformity from 2021-03-29T18:46

Our culture has all sorts of ideas about how we should live and what we should believe, but a life rooted in Christ calls us to live differently. What do we do in the face of opposition? How do ...

Thriving in Babylon from 2021-03-21T09:00

Today, the culture demands that you align with the world’s moral framework. All around us is enormous pressure to conform, concede, cave. But who really determines truth? In a culture shouting ...

A Collapsing Culture from 2021-03-14T09:00

Babylon sounds like a culture and country of old, but have you considered that you enter Babylon on a daily basis? You walk into the world that attempts to influence you through media and entert...

A Creative Minority from 2021-03-07T09:00

Does it sometimes feel like you should have lived in a time when the world was better; when people were kinder and morals, beliefs, and righteousness were honorable? Do you feel like the world a...

The Problem of Pain from 2021-02-28T09:00

Pain and suffering are all around us. We each experience the hardships and sorrows of this world. We struggle to figure out why bad things happen and how is that, if there is a creator, that thi...

Faith&Science from 2021-02-21T09:00

Are you someone who has always had questions about faith, a creator, the universe? Do logic and faith seem to be in constant opposition in your mind? Do you ponder over science and have uncertai...

Am I Willing to Detour? from 2021-02-08T17:30

Schedules, agendas, goals — you've planned your Road Trip and laid it out tailored to you. You manage your time and tasks down to the second. But what happens when you hit a detour? What do you ...

Am I Yielding? from 2021-01-31T09:00

Do you know that feeling deep inside, the one that nudges you; that voice that tells you to stop, be cautious, or go for it? As we walk through how to make decisions with wisdom and mindfulness,...

Who Is Riding Shotgun? from 2021-01-24T09:00:36

Have you ever looked back at your friendships? How they changed you and molded you? How about your current friends? You are the culmination of the five people closest to you. Think about that. You...

Am I Being Honest With Myself? from 2021-01-17T09:00

One of the greatest challenges we face is, well... ourselves! It’s true, isn’t it? No one has ever lied to you like you have. In every difficulty we’ve faced in life, you know what the only comm...

What Stories Do I Want to Tell? from 2021-01-10T09:00

Have you ever looked back on the decisions you made with regret? Don’t we all long to tell amazing stories with our lives rather than sit in the pain stinging remorse? The way towards that is by...

A City on a Hill from 2021-01-03T09:00

A city on a hill. Salt and light to the world. In Matthew 5, Jesus paints a picture of how to live in a world desperate for restoration. How do we shine brightly in a sea of darkness? We've been...

Christmas Eve from 2020-12-27T20:29

Christmas in 2020 is different than any we have ever experienced before. Hope feels fleeting. People's actions and our current circumstances leave us feeling lost. Join us as Jason walks us thro...

The King and His Harvest from 2020-12-20T08:00

Our culture is placing safety as the highest priority in our lives. Safety, health, and the protection of the vulnerable are absolutely some of our responsibilities as Christians, but it’s not t...

The Hurt and the Healer from 2020-12-13T08:00

Our world is hurting — substance abuse, self-harm, violence, mental illness, suicide. No matter the income level, gender, political stance, or ethnicity we are all experiencing this around us. W...

A Tale of Two Wineskins from 2020-12-06T22:10

So often we feel like our past, our personality, or our experience is what makes or breaks our ability to be used in the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 9, we see Jesus calling and connecting with ta...

Of Lying and Rising from 2020-11-29T11:18:52

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Swine in the Sea from 2020-11-22T07:12

Our culture has moved to a hyper-focus on the physical dangers we face, and it's been to the detriment of the very true reality of a spiritual realm. Our only hope in a world surrounded by great...

Asleep in the Storm from 2020-11-15T08:00

Most leaders sell themselves. They want to make it as easy and appealing as possible to join their cause. Unbelievably, not Jesus. Jesus was--and is--up front with the rugged truth: to follow Hi...

The Leper and the Soldier from 2020-11-08T00:29

Our culture is beginning to understand the power of shame, and we are using it as a weapon against one another. This is what leprosy is, a picture of the shame of sin. Matthew uses the unclean l...

Growing Up in Christ from 2020-11-01T17:23:58

God wants to grow us into full maturity through Christ. This is called spiritual formation, Discipleship, Growth, Maturity, but most accurately, it is called Sanctification. In this message, Nolan...

A Life of Influence from 2020-10-31T16:44:36

The most important legacy we leave is the impact we make on the lives around us. And in order to be a person of great influence, we must start by being a person of deep conviction. This week we lo...

Gospel Giving from 2020-10-18T23:17:59

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Live Your Calling from 2020-10-12T01:19:09

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Gospel Identity from 2020-10-04T09:01:19

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Gospel Community from 2020-09-28T06:26:26

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The Two Tools for Mission from 2020-09-22T21:02:18

For House Church launch Sunday, Pastor Jason looks at two tools the Apostle Paul used when he was planting churches. These two are what we need to use and live out if we are going to be effective ...

United By Connection from 2020-09-06T21:28:48

Unity is hard in a season like this. Many of us are on edge for a variety of reasons. It can even make us feel skeptical of eachother. That's why personal connection is so important. Lean in to th...

United In Purpose from 2020-08-31T05:38

Unity is a great idea in theory. But practically, how does it work when you're genuinely bothered by, angry with, or annoyed around someone else? What do you do when you disagree? In Philippians 2,...

Love Unites from 2020-08-24T05:24

What would make you feel like an accomplished person? Success, money, like-ability, influence, or power? In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul argues that without love any capability or competency is worthl...

Vision Sunday from 2020-08-18T20:40

Are we ever going to re-gather as a church?

Have you asked that question at any point? Some wonder if it's safe to gather large groups. Others question whether it's even necessary to re...

Unity Across Lines from 2020-08-09T21:02

Question for you: Do you really WANT unity in our church? Do you want unity amongst various churches? And if your answer is yes, why?

The truth is that when we take a hard look at what ...

Unity Over Right-ness from 2020-08-04T21:37

Unity makes for a really great tagline until you desagree. Imagine looking across the table at someone you once enjoyed, but they're telling you they fundamentally disagree with how you view someth...

Unity Is Heaven's Strategy from 2020-08-04T21:37

There are a few keys to a winning team: A great coach, a star player, and a rigerous training porgram. But imagine you had all those things and were still losing. What's missing? Easily the most...