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Rise City Church in Gresham, OR delivers biblical teaching designed to shape everyday disciples. Each message opens Scripture with clarity and conviction, inviting people to encounter Jesus, be formed in His way of life, and live out their faith in real life. Rooted in the local mission of Rise City Church, these sermons speak to the challenges of following Jesus in a complex cultural moment—calling listeners to deeper obedience, communal faith, and a hope that carries into every part of life.
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Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Everyone needs their people. Scripture is filled with them—Adam had his partner, David his mighty men, Esther her mentor, Paul his companions, and even Jesus surrounded Himself with friends when facing the cross. Isolation makes us vulnerable, but community makes us resilient. Like a herd protecting its own, the church becomes the place where faith is guarded, sharpened, and sustained. The enemy isolates; Jesus gathers.
Jesus steps into this fractured world and forms a people. He calls disciples into shared life, sends them two by two, and builds His church as a gathered body. Faith flourishes in community because community reflects the very nature of God Himself. Jesus calls us to something better: a church where burdens are shared, hope is reinforced, and discipleship is lived side-by-side.
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