Rise City Church Podcast

Come Home

We love gathering in the heart of our city each summer for Church in the Park. Jesus is the reason we worship. Jesus is why we preach the Word of God. Jesus is why we baptize new believers.

You are welcome in the family of God. No matter where you've been or what you've experienced, there's always a place for you with the Father, who offers radical goodness and grace. Following Jesus is a journey that begins with the step of coming home.

Join us for this special outdoor service at Gresham Arts Plaza as we lift the name of Jesus high—because He is worthy of all praise.

Missions Accomplished

It's easy to think that missionaries in exotic places are the ones that carry out the Great Commission. But that's not what Jesus teaches. We are all missionaries. Each one of us has been called and equipped to share the gospel, and through the Holy Spirit, we have the tools and the power we need to reach the unreached.

Join us as guest speaker Nate Pursley reminds us that our mission field isn't just far-off lands—it's right here in our everyday lives. This is our Jerusalem, our Judea, and our Samaria.

Established: God's Eternal Family

Certain holidays like Father's Day can stir up a range of emotions. While this isn't meant to disregard the family you grew up with, God offers us a new, eternal family. God the Father is the dad we all need, providing protection, provision, and comfort.

Tune in to "God's Eternal Family" to discover how Jesus, our older brother, has made a way for us to join this new, eternal family as children of God. Through Him, we are united as sons and daughters of the King.

Established: The Sufficiency of Singleness

In a season of singleness, it’s easy to feel like you’re waiting for your real life to start. However, the Bible says that singleness is a gift. The truth is, marriage is not a prerequisite for participation in ministry. Singles are a cornerstone of the church, and a picture of the sufficiency of the Gospel.

Join us as special speaker Zach Landes reminds us that marrieds and singles belong together and encourages both groups to push and spur each other on for the benefit of the church and one another.

Established: Breaking Generational Cycles

Have you ever heard the saying, “The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree”? This phrase speaks to the idea of generational cycles and patterns, which are not just mere coincidences. Since the beginning of time, family sin patterns and behaviors have wounded generations - a truth recognized by psychologists, scientists, and, most importantly, God’s Word.

Listen in to “Breaking Generational Cycles” where Pastor Jason unpacks how we can bring about generational change through the hope, purpose, and power found in Jesus Christ. Through Him, we can break free from the chains of past generations and write a new story for a new legacy.

Happily Even After

What if our marriages could actually lead to joy and happiness? To build a strong and fulfilling marriage, it’s crucial to create an environment where both partners feel valued and appreciated. Ephesians 5 highlights the importance of showing deep love and respect to your spouse.

Join us as special guest speakers Phil and Diane Comer, who bring over 40 years of pastoral wisdom, share their insights in our current series, “Established.” You’ll learn the importance of understanding and embracing each other’s differences while maintaining a deep friendship, helping you to live “Happily Even After.”

Creation. Calling. Christlikeness.

Beyond just love and companionship, marriage is a beautiful gift from God. It brings together a man and a woman to partner with God in creating new life. But it’s more than just creating life. Intimacy also binds together a husband and wife - it’s a partnership where both spouses can help each other fulfill their calling, and that's just a beautiful thing.

Join us for week 2 of Established, where we'll learn that Jesus is our ultimate model and goal. Because when we rely on His power to truly transform our lives, we will build a lasting legacy of faith, love, and mission.

A Multi-Generational Legacy

In our society, there's a common misconception that family comes second or that children are a burden. But that's not how it's meant to be.

From the very beginning, God instructed us to thrive and grow as families. He saw family as a precious gift, a foundational blessing, and a way to share His teachings with future generations. Our goal is to raise kids to embrace the love of Jesus and become active members of His church.

Join us for our new series called "Established," where we'll dive into the Faith, Love, and Mission behind cultivating families that leave a lasting legacy.

We Are Made One

You belong here.

Our journey toward God begins with His invitation to us. This invitation isn't contingent upon our personalities, preferences, or politics. Instead, it's rooted in His inclusive love that embraces us all. He paves the way and unites us with grace, love and forgiveness. We're called to mirror Him by extending invitations to others, welcoming them into our lives just as God welcomed us into His.

Join us as Pastor Jason unpacks Ephesians 2 with the powerful reminder that we are all welcome, and that we should make room for others because He first made room for us.

I am God's Workmanship

There is a cosmic battle being fought in this world— a fight of good and evil, and evil is deceptively trying to destroy all that is good and beautiful. The battle is not just around us though, it is in us. Sin and the resulting shame are causing our spiritual death, and keeping us from relationship with the Creator.

But there's good news. Jesus came so that His grace could come and make right all that is wrong. By Jesus' grace, we have freedom from our sin, and an identity that is uniquely crafted to glorify God alone. Listen in as we enter Ephesians 2 to understand that our brokenness and pain are not the end of the story. We are His workmanship, created in Him for good works, and for His glory.