Rise City Church

This weekend's message centers in on the cross and a mentality for the way to live our lives in light of it.

In this message, Brandon speaks to the importance of how we treat people, ultimately learning to love others because God first loved us.

In this week's message, Brandon teaches on what forms and shapes us in this world. Learn to recognize the streams of influence in your life and how to be shaped by the right ones by listening in.

In this week's message, Brandon kicks off a new series "Walking in Big Sky" with a message entitled "Trails and Bugs." Listen in to learn how to stay on the path God has for you amidst the distractions of life.

This sermon explores the emotions and uncertainty experienced by early believers after Jesus' crucifixion and ascension. It emphasizes the hope and comfort found in the resurrection and the promise of Jesus' return. Pete questions about the timing and details of Jesus' return, focusing on the importance of living in light of this hope and encouraging one another in the journey. The sermon concludes by reminding believers of the power of Jesus' resurrection and the living hope they have in Him.

This sermon explores the theme of brotherly love and how early Christians considered each other as family. Pete encourages the congregation to be generous and loving towards one another, even beyond their own families. He discusses the concept of ambition and emphasizes that it should be directed towards caring for others, rather than personal gain. Pete emphasizes the importance of living a quiet life, working diligently, and being noticed for one's love and care for others.

The message, centered around 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13, explores the crucial role of the Church in the lives of believers, focusing on perseverance in expressing faith in a society that is largely unaccepting. The Church isn't just a building or place of worship, but a community of believers, referring back to the Greek definition of "church" as "ekklēsia," a gathering of people unified in Christ. The Church is depicted as the bride, body, and family of Jesus, suggesting an integral connection between Jesus and the Church. Distancing oneself from the Church therefore means disregarding Jesus.