The Rim Church

In this message, we’re invited to reexamine our view of God through the lens of Jesus, who reveals the true nature of our Heavenly Father. Drawing from Genesis 35 and the story of Benjamin’s renaming, we’re reminded that God is not distant or harsh, but caring, consistent, and close—offering us healing, identity, and a renewed foundation for faith.

On Sunday, Kelly unpacked seven key themes that reflect how God relates to us as our Father—compassion, counsel, correction, confidence, celebration, challenges, and consistency. These themes gave us a powerful picture of how we can create homes where children feel safe, encouraged, and truly loved.

We start this new sermon series with exploring the heart of Jesus through the story of the bleeding woman in Mark 5. Her encounter with Jesus shows His willingness to be interrupted, His care for the outcast, and His readiness to step into messy situations. When He calls her “Daughter,” it’s a moment of deep healing, love, and belonging. Pastor Mike Craft invites us to reflect on how we’re called to do the same—especially for vulnerable children in the foster care system. Are we willing to be interrupted for them? To make space in our lives and homes for those the world often overlooks? 

“Come, Lord Jesus”—a call to live with urgency, spiritual readiness, and kingdom purpose in light of Christ’s imminent return. We are challenged to wake up from spiritual slumber and let this longing reshape our priorities, prayers, and passion for the gospel.

Are you walking the narrow road that leads to life, or drifting on the broad path of idleness? In this message from Matthew 7 and 2 Thessalonians 3, we’re urged to examine our spiritual journey, embrace responsibility, and fix our eyes on Jesus as the source of strength and purpose. Let this sermon reawaken your first love for Christ and renew your commitment to walk the path that leads to true life.

As we continue to journey through 2 Thessalonians, Paul reminds us that we are chosen by God, designed for community, and called to stand on the truth of His Word. It challenges us to dive deeper into Scripture, build healthy Christian relationships, and live with confidence in our identity in Christ.

LaShaude unpacks 2 Thessalonians 2 and Revelation 13, urging us to stay alert, faithful, and comforted in Christ’s victory as we navigate the mysteries of the end times. With humility, we're challenged to let these prophetic truths reshape our priorities, boldness, and hope as we long for Jesus’ return.

2 Thessalonians 1 challenges us to stay faithful to God when facing hostility for following Jesus and reminds us that some burdens must be carried until Christ returns. It encourages us to view persecution as a blessing, trust God with our hurts, and boldly share our faith, knowing full justice and relief will come with Jesus’ second coming.

This Easter we're invited to see the resurrection not just as a historical event, but as a daily, transformative reality that shapes the Christian life through the pattern of death, burial, and resurrection. By looking to Christ crucified, we're called to embrace His love, let go of what must die, and live in the healing, victorious power of His resurrection.

Good Friday reminds us that following Jesus means embracing the cross—not just in theory, but in the costly, sometimes public, burdens we carry with Him. Yet in His suffering, death, and burial, we find both intimacy with Christ and true freedom, as He takes our burdens and offers us rest.