Rise City Church

Times are crazy, chaotic and difficult. At times it can feel like things are getting worse before better. But is this any different from when the church first launched? This message looks at the reality that we are and have been living in the last days for the last 2000 years and how we're to navigate through such days.

What you invest in today will fundamentally determine your tomorrow and future. From the beginning we were created & designed by God, for relationships. God has called us to invest our lives in healthy, God-centered relationships. We do this through building trust, being all in with Jesus and finding and guarding margin in our lives. Matthew 22 / Deut 6

The first 3 years of Rise City Church have been nothing short of miraculous! This message briefly recaps and celebrates all God has done, and Pastor Brandon also shares about what exciting things are on the horizon for the rest of 2016.

The Gospel of Luke is filled with various encounters Jesus has with various types of people. When studying these encounters it becomes apparent Jesus had a Whoever you are. However you feel. Whatever you've done attitude. To all types of people he made the same invitation to come and follow him. In this encounter, Jesus calls Zaccheaus out of a sycamore tree and what proceeds tells us what it really means to experience the salvation of Jesus in our everyday lives and for eternity.

The Gospel of Luke is filled with various encounters Jesus has with various types of people. When studying these encounters it becomes apparent Jesus had a Whoever you are. However you feel. Whatever you've done attitude. To all types of people he made the same invitation to come and follow him. In this encounter, Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan to a religious lawyer that calls all of us to take a greater assessment of whether or not we really 'get it' when it comes to our faith and understanding of God's unconditional love.

The Gospel of Luke is filled with various encounters Jesus has with various types of people. When studying these encounters it becomes apparent Jesus had a Whoever you are. However you feel. Whatever you've done attitude. To all types of people he made the same invitation to come and follow him. In this encounter, Jesus validates a 'sinful woman' in the presence of a 'righteous' Pharisee to inform everyone that God does not look at our past but rather our potential. Additionally, the actions of the forgiven woman shows what a life of gratitude looks like

John the Baptist's life exemplified a life of faithfulness to his calling to prepare the way for Jesus. Even with such a confident faith, John experienced a moment of uncertainty when he ask if Jesus was really who he said he was. Our doubts, left unattended can cause major damage to our faith. However, our doubts can also lead us to a greater life of faith if we leverage them through seeking clarity, waiting for confirmation and walking in confidence.

The Gospel of Luke is filled with various encounters Jesus has with various types of people. When studying these encounters it becomes apparent Jesus had a Whoever you are. However you feel. Whatever you've done attitude. To all types of people he made the same invitation to come and follow him. Your perspective on yourself and others will make or break your relationship with Jesus. Faith is the key... Sometimes faith comes before the healing and sometimes after.