Rise City Church Podcast

The Problem of Pain

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 this pain would be allowed. How do you wrestle through the thoughts and emotions of pain? How do you logically understand it, while reconciling the feelings of your heart? Nolan opens up John 11 this week and recounts the story of Jesus and the sorrow he experienced in losing his friend Lazarus. We see how Jesus sits with us in the pain, leads us out of doubts, and moves us toward hope. We see the power that Jesus has over the dead and the hope we have in Him alone. Join us for a compelling vision of what it looks like to work through pain and suffering with a biblical perspective — The Problem of Pain

Faith & Science

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 uncertainty about your purpose and existence? Has the church seemed like it wasn't the place for questions and doubts about faith?

If these questions hit home then take a seat and join us as Nolan walks us through Psalm 19 and explains how God reveals himself through science and creation and invites you to ask hard questions like, Why Should I Believe?

Am I Willing to Detour?

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 do when you get a text from a friend that they need to talk and work through an issue or a neighbor needs you to lend them a hand? There is only this one road trip, but are you willing to make a sacrifice? Are you willing to detour?

This week, Jason walks us through 1 Corinthians 13 and shows us what love is, in its truest form, and asks us this question that we can use to work through every decision along our Road Trip... "What does love command of us?" Buckle up, this is the last week of Road Trip.

Am I Yielding?

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, Jason shows us through the Word how the Holy Spirit guides, protects, leads, and so much more. But then you have to ask yourself the question... Are you yielding? Are you yielding to the voice and power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance He has on your life?

Take a seat and join us for an incredible, lesser-known story of David, and how he yielded to the Spirit and brought glory to God. This is week 04 of Road Trip!

 

 

Who is Riding Shotgun?

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. Your influences are making an impact on your life either for good or for bad. Your life will be propelled forward or pulled backward by those you spend your time with. So, what's your decision? Who are your people going to be? This week, Jason opens Proverbs to look at wisdom on friendship - how to pursue solid friendships, sustain those commitments, and build a squad that will move you forward in Godly wisdom for your life. Join us as we ask the question, Who is Riding Shotgun?

Am I Being Honest With Myself?

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 common denominator is? Us! So, how do we make wise decisions when we can’t trust even ourselves? This week, Jason explored how Jesus leads us out of ourselves and into grace-empowered decisions through three significant moves: admit it, be curious, and be set free. Listen to this week’s message to learn more!

What Stories Do I Want to Tell?

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 making decisions in God’s way. This week we ask the question “What story are you telling with your life?” In this message, you’ll find valuable, biblical principles from the life of Joseph who lived an example of wise decisions in hard situations. And ultimately, we get a portrait of the powerful life and saving forgiveness of Jesus.

A City on a Hill

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 entrusted with this church, in this city, so how do we continue in a season like this? Join us as Jason and Nolan unpack plans for the new year — how, through innovation, we are fulfilling the call to go and make disciples of all the nations, and our plans to move forward in opening gatherings that are honoring to our community.

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Christmas Eve

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 through biblical tragedies that lead to hope in the birth of Jesus Christ. We see that amidst our own tragedy and hardships that our hope cannot be shaken if it is founded in the right place. Our circumstances and people's actions do not determine our hope, but Jesus alone does.

http://risesermons.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/Christmas-Eve.mp3

The King and His Harvest

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 the top priority. There is an urgency for the right here and now to bring Christ to this world. A world filled with sorrow and pain. At the end of Matthew 9, we see Jesus is moved with compassion for the people around him. He says that the harvest is plentiful — there are people everywhere that are desperate for salvation, and that the workers are few — we are the people to go out and bring them to Him and His redemption. If we would only pray earnestly, and obey with an urgency for the Gospel. 

Nolan Tjaden - The King and His Harvest