Rise City Church Podcast

Gospel Power: Our Great Need For The Gospel

In Romans 1 Paul addresses our deep need for the Gospel by showing how humanity is united in our rejection of God. The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and wickedness by handing us over to the desires of our hearts.

This message challenges us to face the hard truths of sin and brokenness, but it also reminds us of the incredible hope found in Jesus. He bore the wrath of God on our behalf, so we could experience joy and redemption in Him. Join us as we reflect on the depth of God’s grace and the life-changing truth of the gospel—a truth that transforms us now and secures our hope for eternity.

Gospel Power: Gospel Obsession

In Romans 1:8-17, Paul shows us what it looks like to be completely captivated by the good news of Jesus. From his gratitude for the faith of the Roman church to his longing for mutual encouragement and his sense of obligation to share the gospel, Paul’s life overflows with an obsession for God’s power to save. His unashamed declaration of the gospel reminds us that it’s not just a message—it’s the power of God itself, transforming lives and shaping eternity.

Join us as we explore what it means to live a gospel-centered life in a world marked by discontentment and distraction. Together, we’ll rediscover the joy of gratitude, the strength of community, and the eternal significance and power in building our lives around the Gospel. Let’s ask God to ignite our hearts with the same passion Paul had, so we can live boldly and unashamed, letting the gospel guide everything we do.

Gospel Power: The Triune Gospel

Do you find the concept of our Trinitarian God difficult to grasp? You're not alone.

The doctrine of the Trinity is challenging to understand, largely because no analogy can fully capture its depth and beauty—not even the common ones involving eggs, clovers, or ice.

Join us today as Jason kicks off our journey through the book of Romans. In Romans, Paul is writing to a divided church, and his main goal is to refocus them on the one thing that truly matters: the gospel. Along the way, we’ll explore the perfect community of love that is the Trinity. The gospel flows out of this perfect love—God chose to create us, love us, redeem us, and restore us. Buckle up—this is going to be an epic ride through the book of Romans!

In This Season: The God Who Becomes

Christmas celebrates the incredible truth that Jesus, the creator of the world, became one of us. Leaving heaven’s perfection, He entered our brokenness as a humble child to reveal His love and compassion. Christmas is not about us striving to reach God. It declares that God came down to us.

From the riches of heaven to the poverty of earth, Jesus came to identify with us in every way. He experienced suffering, betrayal, weakness, and even death, taking our sin and shame upon Himself. And now, as our great High Priest, He intercedes for us with deep compassion and understanding of our human experience.

Join us for our Christmas Eve message "The God Who Becomes" as we reflect on the incredible love of Jesus, the God who is the light in the darkness and a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it.

In This Season: A Season of Anxious

Anxiety, fear, and overwhelm touch all of us at some point. Even the most significant figures in Scripture—David, Mary, Elijah and even Jesus—experienced moments of deep anguish. But in every one of their stories, God met them in their struggle and led them through it.

Listen in as we learn anxiety is not a sin; it’s a signal—a sign of deeper emotional or spiritual unrest. It’s a call to turn toward the One who cares for every burden on your heart and mind. God invites us to be transformed by renewing our minds through His Word, where we are reminded of our identity: created, known, wanted, chosen, and called.

In This Season: A Season of Grief & Loss

Are you going through a season of sudden loss or chronic grief? As human beings, living the beautiful life means we experience the full range of emotions—from joy and love to grief and sorrow. God wants us to be honest with Him in our moments of grief and loss. There's no need to hide or sugarcoat our pain, especially with a Savior who has known the ultimate grief and loss.

Join us as Rick McKinley explores this important question: “Does the fact that the Son of God became human make a difference in my suffering?” We'll discover that Jesus not only honors our suffering but also gives it meaning. As Emmanuel, God with us, He is a co-sufferer who walks with us in our pain. He longs to reframe our grief and loss with His holy presence.

No matter the season you're in, He is our Emmanuel, right here and right now, and He invites us to come as we truly are before Him.

In This Season: A Season of Busy

As the holidays approach, life often feels like it’s moving at full speed. Schedules fill up, to-do lists grow, and the demands of the season can leave us feeling hurried and overwhelmed. In the midst of all this, how does Jesus meet us and guide us through even the busiest times?

Jesus modeled the importance of rest and connection—stepping away to spend time with the Father and being fully present with those around Him. What if we followed His example? Instead of packing every moment with activity, what if we made room for stillness, treasured the people around us, and created meaningful memories?

Listen in as we learn how to embrace rest and presence in a world that glorifies busyness, rediscovering the joy and peace of walking fully with Jesus.

In This Season: A Season of Dissatisfaction

Are you going through a season of dissatisfaction? Feeling unfulfilled at work, at home, in your relationships, or financially?

It's okay to experience dissatisfaction. Even heroes of our faith, like David, openly expressed their struggles. You don't need to hide your dissatisfaction, ignore it, or just "push through." Instead, recognize it, name it, and then reframe it.

Our world and culture often fuel dissatisfaction, constantly pushing us to want more and compare ourselves to others. But in this powerful message by Zach Landes, we’ll explore how to break free from that cycle. The path out of dissatisfaction begins by partnering with Jesus in every area of our lives—even in our seasons of dissatisfaction.

Build This House: Victory Sunday

As Joshua nears the end of his life, his final message to God’s people is clear: “Remember.” He recounts God’s faithfulness, reminding them that every victory, every blessing, and every step forward was not achieved alone—it was God’s work through the generations that came before.

Joshua’s words call us to recognize that our lives are part of something much bigger than ourselves. We are here today because of God’s grace and the legacy of faith passed down to us. Our role is to carry the Kingdom forward in our time and prepare the next generation to do the same.

Tune in to Victory Sunday, as we celebrate what God has done, honor the faithfulness of those who came before us, and recommit to advancing His Kingdom for future generations.

Build This House: A House of Rest

After seasons of busyness and hard work, God invites us into true rest—not the kind of shallow comfort that leads to self-reliance, but deep, soul-refreshing rest that comes from fully trusting Him. In Joshua, we see the end of a long season, where God gives His people rest—not as an escape, but as a time to pause, remember His faithfulness, and be renewed in His presence. God’s rest goes beyond simply stopping; it’s a chance to refocus our hearts and minds on Him. Through sabbath, confession, and gratitude, we’re reminded of His provision, repent of relying on ourselves, and find strength in His promises.

Join us as we discover how to step into the rest Jesus offers—a rest that refreshes, renews, and reminds us of the faithfulness of the God who has been with us all along.