RISE Church Weekly Message

In Week 6 of our Life on Purpose series with Pastor Jeff Little, we explore how our homes can become a powerful reflection of Christ’s love. By trading our natural family history for a biblical perspective, we gain the power to break old cycles and lead our households with intentionality. This message challenges us to be the first to offer grace and forgiveness while moving beyond surface-level parenting to truly reach our children's hearts.

n Week 5 of our Life on Purpose series, we explore how to turn your career into a calling. Using the story of Joseph, we break down the 5 Keys to Promotability: Audacity, Likability, Trustworthiness, Growth, and Integrity. Whether you’re in a corner office or the breakroom, learn how to do the "little things" well and work with a heart that honors God. Stop just punching a clock and start gaining the influence you were meant for!

Worry is a heavy burden, but it doesn't have to dominate your life. In this message, we explore how to live "On Purpose" by navigating internal and external conflict through the lens of Scripture. Join us as we discuss three practical ways to overcome anxiety: prioritizing intentional time with God, crowding out worry with gratitude, and aligning our speech with the living Word of God. Learn how to let the peace of Christ rule in your heart, no matter what trials you may be facing.

Are you just attending church, or do you actually belong? In Week 3 of our "Life on Purpose" series, we dive into the "Breath and Bones" of biblical community.Discover the 6 practical ways to win in your spiritual family, from "washing the dishes" of service to "owning the yard" of stewardship. It’s time to move past the highlight reel and start building relationships that actually last.

Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. In Week 2 of our "Life on Purpose" series, we dive into Colossians to explore how to "set our minds on things above." We often try to fix our actions without addressing our thinking, but scripture tells us that as a person thinks in their heart, so they are.In this episode, we break down three practical ways to realign your mindset:God Above Me: Choosing God's wisdom over human philosophy and tradition.Rest Above Breaks: Understanding the difference between escaping work and operating in Christ's power through true Sabbath.Rhythm Above Balance: Debunking the "balance lie" and learning to cooperate with the natural seasons of life dictated by God.Stop trying to balance a heavy plate and start living in the rhythm of grace.

In this episode, we kick off our "Life On Purpose" series by redefining what it means to be in a relationship with God. Many of us view salvation as a past event—a "street we wander"—rather than a path we walk.Key Takeaways from this Episode:Event vs. Process: Understanding that we must both accept Christ (the event) and continue to follow Him (the process).Relational Restoration: Moving past legalistic "Justification" into a covenant family relationship.The Three Pillars of Salvation: A deep dive into Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification.Defeating Deception: How to identify the "traps on the path" and use the Truth of Scripture to combat cultural lies regarding life, gender, marriage, and sin.

In Week 4 of our series, "The God You Thought You Knew," we tackle the difficult question: Is God actually cruel? From the plagues of Egypt to the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, we explore how God dismantles false idols to reveal His true character. Discover how God uses "Love Languages"—including His Word, discipline, and the gift of Jesus—to pursue us, proving that even in the toughest scriptures, God is Love.

Does God feel far away? Often, the distance we feel isn't because God moved, but because of our "position" toward Him. In this message, we break down why living for, under, over, or from God actually keeps us separated from Him.

In a world of constant change, where can we find a foundation that lasts? In this message, we explore how to anchor our faith in the eternal truth of God’s Word rather than our shifting feelings or circumstances. Learn how to trust God’s timing and stand firm through every season of life.

What if the way you see God is limiting what you experience from Him?In Week 1 of The God You Thought You Knew, Pastor Aaron challenges the belief that God is limited and reveals the truth of His immeasurable power—power that works for us, through us, and in us.Drawing from Isaiah 40, Ephesians 1, and other key scriptures, this message explores how our view of God is shaped, why it matters, and how God’s power is actively at work in the quiet, personal moments of our lives.

How you start matters. You don’t win a race just by running harder at the finish line; you win by positioning yourself correctly at the starting blocks. In this message, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to discover how our internal "heart posture" determines our external trajectory.To win the race of 2026, you must position your heart at the start by choosing gratitude, releasing the weight of resentment through forgiveness, and trusting God’s heart by believing the best.

In Arrival Week 3, we explore the Advent theme of Hope—a confident assurance rooted in Christ, not circumstances. Drawing from Romans 8, we’re reminded that our sins are forgiven, God is working for our good, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, and Jesus is interceding for us. No matter what we face or how long we wait, nothing can separate us from the love of God, and that truth gives us lasting hope.

Pastor Aaron continues our Arrival series by exploring the heart of Advent — love. Advent means arrival, and in this message we’re reminded that God didn’t just send love… God IS love. Through 1 John 4, we see how God’s love was fully revealed in Jesus, and how that love is meant to shape how we live, believe, and treat others.

In week one of the Arrival series, we explore what it means to find “Heavenly Peace” in a world filled with comparison, overload, and hurry. Discover how Advent helps us look backward, inward, and forward—and how creating margin in our time, emotions, and finances opens the door to the true peace Christ brings.

Phobia Series Week Four

Phobia Series Week Three

Phobia Series Week Two

Phobia Series Week One