The Rim Church

There are 3 major thieves of joy we experience and are found in the first Christmas: anxiety, resentment, and confusion. We are given the dignity to make choices that counter those thieves as we follow Jesus. Like Mary, we choose to trust God and his plan and purpose for our lives. Like Joseph, we offer grace, forgive, and let go of past hurts. Like the wise men, we follow the light of God one step at a time.

Luke 1:26-47 | Matthew 1:18-21 | Matthew 2:1-11 | Psalms 51:12 | Nehemiah 8:10

As believers, we find ourselves constantly in a season of “advent.” Our King has come and our King is coming. We are invited to not only look back on the incarnation of Jesus, but look forward and prepare to his promised return in accordance to the scriptures.

There is profound power in the gift of storytelling. This week, we explore how stories can create meaningful spaces for people to experience and understand the love and beauty of Jesus.

LaShaude James

Scripture gives us a method to entering the gates (city) of God: Thanksgiving. It’s more than just being grateful, it’s a costly exercise of faith.

Psalm 100

Austin Johnson

God calls us to live generously—but why? What does a generous life really look like? This week, we’re taking a bird’s-eye view of what the Bible teaches about giving our time, money, and resources.

John 3:16 | Matthew 6:21 | 1 Timothy 6:17-19 | Proverbs 11:25 | 2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:6-7 | Psalm 116:12 | Proverbs 21:5 | 1 Peter 1:18-19

Kelly Craighead

In this final message of our series on The Fear of the Lord, we explore how The Fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of man, and allows us to live authentically in His truth. Through scripture and personal reflections, we uncover the ways that a reverent awe of God reshapes our motivations, bringing clarity, freedom, and deeper intimacy with Him. Discover how the fear of the Lord can be the antidote to insecurity and the pathway to an abundant, courageous life.

Proverbs 29:25 | 1 Samuel 15:24 | Galatians 2:12 | Hebrews 12:28-29 | Psalm 2:11 | Isaiah 6:1-5 | Psalm 25:14 | Proverbs 1:7 | Proverbs 9:10 | Isaiah 11:1-4a | Proverbs 15:33 | Proverbs 22:4 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | Proverbs 16:6 | Exodus 20:20 | Hebrews 1:9 | Proverbs 8:13 | Proverbs 2:1-5 | Luke 12:4-7

Austin Johnson

Through the Fear of the Lord, we are invited into the Meal of Communion. We are invited to look back at the suffering + death of Jesus, presently see and encounter Jesus in new ways, and look forward to his coming again with anticipation and preparation.

Matthew 26:19, 26-29 | Exodus 12:1-14 | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 | Genesis 14:17-20 | Luke 24:13-35 | John 6:32-40, 47-59 | Luke 22:14-16 | Revelation 19:7 | 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 | John 13:21-30

Austin Johnson

This week we begin our 3-week series studying proper fear of the Lord. This part of our faith is so important to God because through this he invites us close, keeps us from straying, and separates us from other loves and hopes.

Genesis 22 | James 2:23 | Psalm 25:14 | Jeremiah 32:38-40 | Pro 14:27 | Malachi 3:16-17 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | Revelation 14:6-7

Marty Esparza

Have you ever wondered what it means to live a full life in God? This week, we explore examples and stories from the Bible that reveal what a fulfilled, God-centered life looks like.

Kelly Craighead

We are invited to not simply be around the Gospel or the things of God, but to move into them. To embody, take on, and be in the Lord in every area of life. 

Philippians 4

Austin Johnson