Rise City Church

Can I Really Trust the Bible?

The sermon discusses the validity and trustworthiness of the Bible despite modern skepticism. Pete addresses concerns about the accuracy and historicity of the Bible through examining the Bible's transmission process and the criteria used to determine which books should be included in the canon. He also highlights the extensive source material available to scholars that allows them to correct any inconsistencies and demonstrates the Bible's historical reliability. Pete emphasizes that Christians...

Why Am I Not Seeing Actual Change in My Life?

In this sermon, Pastor Brandon Grant discussed why Christians sometimes struggle to see actual change in their lives and provided scriptural truths that can lead to true transformation. He states that Christians overpromise and underdeliver on the promise of life change through Christ. He explains that life change typically happens throughout the rest of one's life- the process of sanctification, which is becoming more like Jesus. God designed change to happen through partnerships. Hence, he off...

Aren't the Biblical Views on Sex and Sexuality Outdated?

Has Christianity Actually Been Good for Women?

In this sermon, Brandon discusses whether Christianity has been good for women. He ultimately concludes that Christianity has been a catalyst for positive change and empowerment for women, despite incidences of oppression and abuse in the Church over the last 2,000 years. We explore three specific categories, Creation, Christ and The Church, to support this conclusion and note that Christianity has transformed the cultural landscape and sentiments towards women. Through the teachings and actions...

Why Pray if God Knows and Controls All?

Why Are Christians Hypocritical?

In this message Brandon, explores the issue of hypocrisy among Christians, using personal stories and examples of hypocrisy. He acknowledges that Christians, like non-Christians, often fall short of their ideals, but emphasizes that Christians are forgiven people, not perfect people. He addresses the question of why Christians condemn certain sins over others, pointing out that all sins are serious and require repentance and forgiveness, but may have varying consequences. Finally, he emphasizes ...

Divine Violence

Spit, Blurry Trees and Trip Hazards (Prelude Message)

Nearer Now

Jesus Relates to the Rejected

Image of God

I Have Called You Friends

A Life of Dependence

Filled with Compassion

The Weight of Temptation

Tempted in Every Way

The Early Years of Jesus

Fully Human

The Cure for a Borderline Agnostic

A Reality Check + A Goal for the New Year

Christmas Eve 2022

Peace

Faith

Hope

Up to the Mountains

Labels

Uniquely Christian Before Political

A Walk on the Wild Side

Eat Your Vegetables

Stop Eating the Rocks!