Rise City Church

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus—not just outwardly, but from the heart?

In this message, we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and see how Jesus raises the standard in a way that challenges all of us. He doesn’t just address our actions—He goes deeper, exposing the motives behind them. From anger and lust to integrity and how we treat others, this isn’t about behavior modification… it’s about heart transformation.

If we’re honest, His words can feel impossible. And that’s the point. Jesus is showing us that we don’t just need to try harder—we need a new heart.

If He really is King, then His authority matters. This message is an invitation to stop pretending, look beneath the surface, and trust Him to do what only He can do.

What if what seems foolish… is actually the truth?

This Easter, Pastor Bobby Harrell talks through the tension at the center of the gospel. The idea that a crucified Savior brings life can feel confusing, weak, or even hard to believe—especially when the world still feels broken and uncertain. But what if the very thing that seems foolish is actually where real life begins?

This message looks at how God brings life out of what looks dead, hope into what feels hopeless, and purpose into places that feel empty. It’s an honest look at why the message of Jesus can sound foolish at first—yet still changes lives. No matter where you’re coming from, this is an invitation to take a fresh look at Jesus and decide for yourself.

What is God calling you to—and what’s holding you back from saying yes?

As we close out our Risk Theology series, Pastor Joey brings a powerful message on the risk of obedience, walking through Joshua 3 and what it really looks like to follow God into the unknown. Because discovering your purpose isn’t just about clarity—it’s about courage.

Through the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan, we’re reminded that faith often requires movement before understanding. That obedience can feel like sacrifice. And that the steps we’re most hesitant to take may become the very moments that mark God’s faithfulness in our lives.

In this message, Pastor Bobby continues our Risk Theology series by talking about the risk of real community. It’s easy to show up and slip out of church, but building real relationships? That can feel uncomfortable… even risky. Still, we weren’t meant to follow Jesus alone.

Through Scripture, we’re reminded that faith doesn’t grow in isolation—it grows when we’re connected. This message is a simple challenge: stay a little longer, start one conversation, and see what God might do through it.

**What if the greatest mission field in your life is simply the conversations you’re avoiding?**

In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell continues our **Risk Theology** series by exploring the risk of sharing our faith.

Jesus tells His disciples that the harvest is plentiful—but the workers are few. Yet for many believers, the biggest barrier isn’t opportunity… it’s fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of saying the wrong thing. Fear of not knowing enough.

Through the story of the man born blind and the testimony of Lazarus, we’re reminded that pointing people to Jesus doesn’t require perfect theology, a ministry title, or all the answers. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can share is simply the story of what Jesus has done in your life.

This message invites us to step past hesitation, trust God with the outcome, and take the simple but powerful risk of telling our story.

In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell kicks off our new series Risk Theology by stepping into the story of Esther.

Esther finds herself in a moment where staying silent feels safer than stepping forward—but the cost of doing nothing may be even greater. Through this powerful moment in Esther 4, we’re reminded that faith often calls us beyond our comfort and into places that feel uncertain.

What if God has placed you exactly where you are for a reason?

This message invites us to wrestle with fear, trust God’s plan, and consider what it looks like to take a step of faith when it matters most.

What keeps you going when the excitement fades?

In this message, Pastor Jeremy dives into the tension between emotion and commitment. Through the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, we’re reminded that faith isn’t proven in the highlight moments — it’s formed in the middle, when obedience feels costly and the outcome is unclear.

If you’re walking through a season that feels uncertain, heavy, or stretched, there’s a deeper foundation available — one that carries you further than feelings ever could.

In this Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Bobby brings us back to the well in John 4 and reminds us what all of this is really about.

Through Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well, we see a Savior who meets people right where they are and offers something deeper than what they came looking for. It’s a simple story, but it carries a powerful reminder: when Jesus becomes our source, everything shifts.

As we take steps forward in The Oasis Initiative, this message helps ground our hearts. This isn’t just about building space — it’s about making room for encounters with Christ. We’re believing for a church where His life flows freely and where people in our city can truly find Living Water.

What does it really mean to live by faith?

In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell challenges us to trust God beyond what we can see. As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just something we say we have — it’s what we build our lives on.

As a church family, we believe God is moving in our time, in our city, and through His Church. Faith always requires a step — and this is ours.

In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell invites us to see generosity not as obligation, but as overflow.

As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that generosity lifts our eyes beyond ourselves.

From David giving toward a future he would never see, to Nehemiah rebuilding what had been neglected, Scripture shows us that faithful sacrifice fuels the work of God and shapes stories that outlive us.

Ultimately, our generosity reflects the heart of a generous God. He gives freely. He gives faithfully. And when we live with open hands, we mirror His character to the world around us.

As a church family, we’re praying boldly and believing God for all He wants to do in and through Rise City in this next season.