Rise City Church Podcast

Upside Down Kingdom: Living With Kingdom Joy

Adopting a Kingdom mindset means doing everything with joy, excellence, and for God’s glory. Writing from prison, unsure if he would live or die, the Apostle Paul made it clear: living is about Jesus, and dying is about being with Him.

Listen in as we explore how to rejoice in Jesus, rely on Him in every situation, and represent Him at all times. Whether in blessing or trial, Paul teaches us that living for Christ gives us the confidence to say, "Dying is gain."

Upside Down Kingdom: Kingdom Advancement

Everyone experiences suffering—whether it’s relational, physical, emotional, or through loss. This suffering often leads to an identity crisis, making us feel lost and questioning our worth without the people or things we relied on. The good news is that our true identity is not based on our accomplishments or failures; it is anchored in Christ’s achievements, strength, and victory.

Join us as we continue our series in Philippians and discover how Paul’s perspective shows that we can find joy in these trials by seeing how they advance the Gospel.

Upside Down Kingdom : Only One Kingdom Will Stand

We live in a culture of picking sides and being on the right team, party, or allegiance. But what if there’s another way? What if there’s a third option that’s more life-giving and radically selfless than the others?

Paul, through the book of Philippians, lays out a new way of living, a new citizenship, that is under God’s rule and reign. It not only conquers all the other ways, but it fills us with joy, hospitality, and unity — because it’s all about Jesus’ way of life. Join us for week one of Upside Down Kingdom to grasp a new citizenship in the Kingdom of God.

Holy Spirit: Promise of the Holy Spirit

Have you ever made a promise? Have you ever had someone break a promise to you? With Jesus promises are different. When God makes a promise it's forever, permanent, unchanging. He never breaks a promise.  Through scripture, we read about the promise of the Holy Spirit—a helper who will come to be by our side, guide us, and empower us for His purpose.

This week we survey scripture to learn that the promise of the Holy Spirit has already been fulfilled. If you are a believer in Jesus then you have the Holy Spirit. That means that you have the power to tackle impossible circumstances and experience radical life transformation because its the Holy Spirit working through you and in you. Listen in to learn how the promise of the Holy Spirit is ready for you to receive.

Holy Spirit: Power of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a powerful figure in the New Testament who gave spiritual gifts, guidance, and a witness to God's miracles. That same power is available to us today.

This week, we celebrate Next Gen Sunday, honoring the kids, youth, and 20-somethings in our church. Youth Pastor Jordan continues our series on the Holy Spirit to remind us that this power is for everyone, including the next generation, who are the church of today and our most important generation. We are called to guide and support them, helping them realize their God-given potential. Listen in as we explore the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit: Presence of the Holy Spirit

If you are a believer in Jesus, you have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit—the helper that Jesus gave to us when He left this earth. One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is that He is always present with us, abiding with us, comforting us, loving us, and strengthening us for His mission and purpose.

Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of how you have access to the Holy Spirit’s presence and discover the transformative impact this truth can have on your life.

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.