Rise City Church Podcast

God is Holy

The character of God is completely unique. Above all things, He is holy in everything He ever does, He is set apart from evil, and His holiness is always. And that's something that is a little hard to wrap your mind around.

 

God’s holiness is the essence of his nature and the source of his goodness. It comforts us with his truth and justice, cleanses us from our sinfulness, and ultimately is what draws us to Jesus, the only one who can save us and reconcile us with God.

 

Join us for the first week of our new series exploring the nature of God in None Like Him - God is Holy.

 

The King’s Message

The birth of Jesus is a beacon of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness. Hope is trusting in something beyond ourselves, and we are called to follow Him to share His hope with others.  Jesus is the reminder that God has not forgotten us. Through Him, we can trust that God has a plan for our lives and for the world; He is our hope.

Join us for "The King's Message - Hope in the Manger" to hear how hope in Jesus is the anchor that holds us steady in the storms of life.

The King’s Victory

All you need to do is turn on the news or scroll through social media and you'll see a world filled with tremendous suffering and pain. It's foolish to think that evil doesn't exist. But there is hope. The kingdom of heaven is different from the kingdom of this world.

Jesus came as a humble, suffering servant to conquer evil and darkness and to bring peace, hope, and love. Through Christmas, Jesus would put an end to death. Join us for "The King's Victory: Conquering Darkness" to hear how the love of Jesus truly wins.

Change The Temperature

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 to those around you?

In work, family, and life, we can take steps to make positive shifts and encourage the people around us. Listen to this special Team Night episode to learn four ways to Change the Temperature in situations, culture, and relationships.

The King’s Arrival

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 Messiah.

As disciples, we are called to follow Jesus. It’s not just about having head knowledge of a savior, it’s about following Him. It's not about just collecting information or checking a box, but taking action to have a relationship with Jesus.

Listen in as our Youth Pastor Jordan walks us through "The King's Arrival" to learn to look for stars that point to Jesus. Just as the Wise Men followed the star to find the Messiah, we too can look for stars that lead us to Him.

All Bow Down

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 man, in the form of a tiny baby to physically be with His people.

Jesus is the invisible God, made visible.

Throughout the Bible, both before and after Jesus was born, we find people encountering Jesus and falling on their faces in worship, because He is just that worthy.

As we prepare our hearts for the coming of the King this Advent season, we invite you to listen to the message “All Bow Down” for some tangible ways to seek out Jesus this Christmas. May you be filled with awe and reverence this holiday season.

Prepare Him Room

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 to accomplish. It's like Christmas becomes this big event, and we forget to pause and reflect on why a holy and perfect God would become a child in this world.

 

The greatest tragedy of Christmas is forgetting to make room for Him.

 

Join us for for "Prepare Him Room," as we learn how to prepare our hearts for the quiet arrival of a savior, and the true reason we're celebrating this Christmas.

 

Jesus is our Victory

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 condemnation for those who believe in Christ Jesus?

Romans 8 tells us that we are more than conquerers through Jesus. Listen in to begin to comprehend the truth that He became sin so that sin could be put to death. Because fully understanding our new identity as children of God is the key to genuine victory in our lives.

Encounter Jesus in the Word

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, imagine discovering a consistent source of hope in every book of the Bible, finding Jesus woven into the narrative. In this week's message, we walk alongside the men on the Road to Emmaus as they encounter the resurrected Jesus, who reveals the truths hidden in the Scriptures and that ultimately, He is the hero of every story. This meeting opens their eyes and sets their hearts ablaze.

Join us as we explore how all of scripture reveals hope and encouragement as we seek Jesus.

Seeking an Encounter

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 withdraw when things get tough—leading to feeling even more disconnected.

In Luke 19:1-10, we witness how meeting Jesus led to radical change in Zacchaeus' life.  But would Zacchaeus have gone through such transformation if he hadn't made the effort to get Jesus' attention? Join us for Seeking the Overlooked as we learn to be purposeful to pursue His heart and the incredible power that leads us to repentance and salvation.