Rise City Church Podcast

From Slaves to Sons

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 week, in Galatians 4, Paul explains how through the Gospel we are no longer enslaved by our old life, but we are set free and adopted into sonship. Join us as we see how we've been set free from slavery to both sin & the law and learn all the implications that come with our adoption as heirs to eternity!

Why Some Teams Thrive, But Most Teams Don’t

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 explore the biblical principles that apply to your work, home, and ministry that lead toward thriving adaptable teams, and how to avoid habits and culture that lead down the wrong path.

New Family + New Identity = New Security

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 week, as we explored Galatians 3, we looked at how Paul intentionally built the foundation of the church upon the Gospel of Jesus: rooting our corporate identity as people of His Grace, not our works. When our identity is tied to His Gospel and belonging to His family—we are given a security that cannot be shaken.

What’s True of Him, Is True of You

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 the doctrine of justification vs the danger of self-righteousness. And if we’re not careful, we can confuse the two in our own lives as well.

You are not justified through your right thinking, behavior, or tribe, but only by the work of Jesus on the cross. Through Jesus, God sees you as a son, not a sinner. Join us as we look at the theology of Justification, and how our self-righteousness is in direct opposition to God. Listen in to learn how to restore that relationship, and live in the freedom of Christ.

God’s Gospel Not Man’s Gospel

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 redemption? This is the story of the Apostle Paul. Paul was known for his hate and persecution of Christians, but then he encountered Jesus and was radically transformed. The hurt and pain he caused were flipped and used for God’s glory.

The same can be true in you if you allow the Gospel to penetrate your heart and mind. But be on guard, the Gospel is trying to be hijacked by dogmatism, preferences, and differences. We must never move past the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Listen in to learn how to guard our church against division, unify over the essentials, and be strengthened through our differences.

No Other Gospel

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 church sometimes look more like the world than Jesus?

The church in Galatia was divided over church traditions, interpretations, and tribalism. If we’re not careful we can find ourselves prey to the same distractions and adding to the Gospel. Listen in as Jason walks us through Galatians 1 to see the truth of the word: Jesus + nothing = everything.

The Presence of Peace

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.

Regardless of the chaos, conflict, and confusion around you can choose to dwell daily in the peace of Jesus. Join us as we look at Luke 2 at the expectations of the world Jesus entered into, and how to find peace in the presence of Jesus and bring it into the lives of those around you.

Servant King

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 foretelling of his coming would be fulfilled, but the people would reject the signs of his coming? Are we still missing seeing the Savior in our lives as we also live a world marked by the curse, consumed in our own self-focus?

Jesus came as a weak, fragile baby to a world filled with political and cultural complexities and struggles. He came to bring His kingdom and peace— to rule and reign, but He didn’t come as the people expected. Listen in this week as Pastor Jason walks us through Luke 2 and guides us to not miss today what they missed then, that Jesus has arrived and is worthy of all praise and adoration.

Your Access Ensured

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 an enormity be grasped?

Drawing near to the Creator of the world requires us to look at the love and sacrifice of Jesus. Without Him, we live in separation from God, but through His sacrifice we are welcomed into God's holiness, to draw near in confidence, and to have unwavering hope in the Savior of the World. Join us as we read through Hebrews 10 to understand that your access to God is ensured.

From Grief to Gladness

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 relationship. It could be the loss of a community or changing family dynamics.  In any case, we grieve the life we once had before everything changed.

This week Pastor Jason shows us that Jesus comes near to enter our pain and grief and by doing so, He gives us a glimpse of His kingdom.  As His people, we don’t have to grieve as those without hope.