In this message, Pastor Bobby unpacks the biblical discipline of fasting—not as a religious obligation, but as a relational practice that deepens humility, dependence, and attentiveness to God.
Rooted in Jesus’ words and echoed throughout Scripture, this teaching reframes fasting as a response to longing for Christ and His Kingdom. We’re reminded that we do not live by bread alone—and that true fasting doesn’t stop with us, but overflows into generosity, mercy, and love for others.
As we begin a new year together, this message invites our church into a renewed rhythm of prayer and fasting, trusting God to do something meaningful in and through us.
Before the world ever encountered Jesus, God sent a messenger to prepare the way. In the opening of Mark’s Gospel, we’re introduced not to the Savior first—but to John the Baptist, a man shaped by purpose, humility, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
In this message, Pastor Bobby reminds us that for many people, their first impression of Jesus comes through the lives of those who follow Him. The way we live, speak, and love has the power to either point others toward Christ or distract from who He is.
Joy is something we all want—but many of us tie it to seasons, circumstances, or how life is going in the moment. In this message, Pastor Bobby reminds us that real joy runs deeper than happiness and isn’t dependent on what’s happening around us.
Through Scripture and honest stories, we’re invited to see that joy is found in one place: the presence of God. Even in difficult seasons, busy moments, or quiet struggles, His presence brings a joy that lasts.
This message is an invitation to slow down, refocus, and rediscover the joy that comes from walking closely with Him.
In this week’s message, Pastor Bobby unpacks what it means to live fully on mission for God — without getting pulled off course. Through Luke 9:57–62 and the story of Nehemiah, we see how the enemy uses mockery, distraction, and accusation to derail God’s people, and how prayer, discernment, and steadfast obedience keep us aligned with God’s purpose.
If you’ve felt worn down, divided, or tempted to quit, this message will remind you:
God strengthens those who stay the course. His plan will prevail.
A single man returned to Jesus after being healed—and his response reveals something deeper than gratitude. This week, we explore how thankfulness exposes the condition of our hearts and draws us closer to God.
True gratitude isn’t just polite—it’s spiritual. It’s what turns blessing into worship and keeps our faith alive.
If you’ve been going through life without stopping to acknowledge the Giver, this message will reset your heart toward Jesus.
Real transformation doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from the Holy Spirit working within us. This week, Pastor Bobby unpacks how staying rooted in Christ produces the fruit of the Spirit and shapes who we’re becoming from the inside out.
If you’ve been striving for change, this message reminds you: the Spirit is already doing the work.
When Jesus told His disciples it was better for Him to leave, they didn’t understand why. But His promise of the Holy Spirit changed everything.
In this message, Pastor Bobby shares how the Holy Spirit is not distant, confusing, or optional—but essential to our daily walk with Jesus. You’ll learn how His presence brings conviction, guidance, and power for real transformation.
You’ll discover:
✅ Who the Holy Spirit truly is and why His presence is better than we realize
✅ How conviction leads to repentance and freedom, not shame
✅ What happens when we stop resisting the Spirit and start walking with Him daily
If you’ve ever wondered who the Holy Spirit is, how to hear His voice, or how to grow in spiritual maturity, this message will help you experience His power and presence in a fresh way.
What do you do when life burns the very thing God promised?
When everything you built goes up in flames, is that the end—or the beginning?
In this powerful and hope-filled message, guest speaker Pastor Israel Campbell shares how God told Jeremiah to “get another scroll” after everything was lost—and how that same God still restores and rewrites stories today.
If you’ve ever faced loss, disappointment, or doubt, this message will remind you that God isn’t finished with your story. He’s just getting started.
When tragedy strikes and the church faces pressure, how do we respond? In this message, Pastor Bobby looks at how Jesus and the early church navigated moments of loss, persecution, and uncertainty—and what it means for us today.
You’ll discover:
✅ Why our first response must be to go to God in prayer and scripture
✅ How to show compassion even in seasons of grief
✅ What it means to live boldly in faith, forgiveness, and surrender
✅ How persecution, rather than silencing the church, has always advanced the gospel
If you’ve been wrestling with fear, anger, or unanswered questions in the wake of cultural and personal loss, this teaching will encourage you to anchor your heart in Christ and live courageously for Him.
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Jeremy unpacks some of the craziest moments in the Bible—times when people made choices that leave us asking, “What were they thinking?” But even more important, this message turns the question back on us: “What does God think about us?”
When Jesus rose from the grave, He didn’t just prove His power—He showed us that He meets us right where we are. In this message, Pastor Bobby explores how the risen Christ came alongside His followers in surprising and deeply personal ways.
These encounters reveal moments of grief, doubt, and failure—yet also hope, restoration, and life-changing presence. They remind us that no matter what we’re walking through, Jesus knows us fully and invites us to truly know Him.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, uncertain, or unworthy, this teaching will encourage you with the truth that the risen Savior still meets us where we are.
This week at Rise, we’re taking a break from our sermon series to look at what Scripture teaches about community. Together, we’ll discover God’s heart for being involved in each other’s lives and the importance of surrounding ourselves with a Christ-centered church family.
This week we wrap up our sermon series The Patriarchs. Pastor Bobby shares the story of Jacob’s redemption and the moment when God changes his name to Israel. In this powerful message, we’ll learn how to respond to God in painful seasons and why it’s so important to hold on tightly to Him when life feels uncertain.
In this message from our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby walks us through key moments in the lives of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel—moments of struggle, brokenness, and taking matters into their own hands. Through it all, we see how God’s faithfulness still shows up and His purposes continue to unfold.
This Sunday at Rise City Church was Youth Sunday! Our youth team and students led the entire service, and it was such an incredible morning.
We heard from a youth panel of students and leaders as they shared some of their favorite memories from camp. Pastor Anthony then brought a powerful message, reminding us that the same God our students encounter at camp is the same God who is always with us—anywhere and anytime.
As we wrap up our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby takes us deeper into the life of Jacob—exploring how a single encounter with God transformed him forever. We’ll see how God still works in powerful ways today, and what part we play in responding to His call.
This weekend at Rise City Church we continue our series "The Patriarchs", as pastor Bobby walks us through a pivotal moment in the life of Jacob and his brother Esau- looking at the mistakes that were made, the promises from God, and asking ourselves "what from God am I treating TOO casually?".
This week Pastor Bobby takes us through another week in the Patriarchs series- walking through the life of now Isaac and how we are called to do just as he did and "Re-Dig our wells".
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby walks us through the powerful moment when God tested Abraham and Isaac’s faith. He draws a parallel between their experience and what God desires from us today—a life of worship and trust in Him.
In this message, Pastor Bobby challenges us to consider what it really means to be made new. Wrapping up the story of Abraham in our Patriarchs series, we’re reminded that following God often means stepping into the unknown, letting go of who we used to be, and learning to trust Him even when it feels like nothing is happening.