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Risen Church NC
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In Christ: Standing Firm - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24
In this message, we hear Paul testify of his own ministries integrity and sincerity, while emphasizing how our own works must be validated and authenticated by…
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Origin Stories: Purpose Driven - Genesis 2
In the early days of America, Benjamin Franklin was asked outside the Constitutional Convention what sort of government he and the other founding fathers were…
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Origin Stories: Overflow - Genesis 1
It's been said that in order to truly appreciate and fully understand something you need to know where it comes from. There is so much that can be discovered…
Risen Church NCIn Christ: Unshaken Hope - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Why do we fall? So that we might learn that it's God alone who raises us up and gives us true, lasting strength. So that we might not put our faith in…
Risen Church NCUnstoppable - Matthew 16:13-20
2000 years ago, a relatively unknown Jewish carpenter cast a vision about the movement He was building and the unstoppable power that would fuel it for all…
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Good Friday: Welcome the Healer - Isaiah 53
On Good Friday, God established that He will forever be FOR US, by doing something FOR US. He provided a solution for all the ungodly, unrighteous sinners…
Risen Church NCA New Passover - Exodus 12
As every household in Jerusalem gathered to celebrate the Passover, so did Jesus and His disciples. However, nobody was prepared for Jesus' spin on this…
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Palm Sunday 2023: Crossroads - John 12
What would you do if a pathway appeared for you to be a king? No, not necessarily in the royal sense, but in terms of autonomy and control. What if you could…
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His Body: Open Doors - 1 Corinthians 16
As Paul signs off on his letter to Corinthian Church, he invites them to look beyond their local body, and consider the work being done elsewhere. His lengthy…
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Jesus Stories: So That - John 11
We often confuse and conflate God's goodness with what's expected and what's easy to process. Sometimes however, God's good plans involve subverting our…
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His Body: Resurrection Victory - 1 Corinthians 15:29-58
As Paul continues to emphasize how the Resurrection of Christ is an inseparable pillar of the Christian faith, he focuses in on one particular aspect. He…
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Jesus Stories: Open Eyes - John 9
All of our stories feature something that challenges or takes away our ability to see clearly. Perhaps we were born into something that has made it hard for us…
Risen Church NCHis Body: Resurrection Matters - 1 Corinthians 15:12-28
In this text, Paul begins to address his final area of concern within the Corinthian Church: Many were denying the Resurrection. While they believed in Jesus…
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Jesus Stories: No Condemnation - John 8:1-12
One fateful morning, as hundreds began ascending the Temple Mount with animals in tow, the religious leaders came to make a different kind of sacrifice. Their…
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His Body: The Gospel - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
The final major topic of 1 Corinthians is all about the Resurrection of Christ - what it promises us and the kind of life it propels to. In this first look at…
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Jesus Stories: Born Again - John 20:30-31
When John set out to write his account of the life of Jesus, he took a different approach than his contemporaries. Rather than recounting every sermon…
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His Body: Behind the Scenes - 1 Corinthians 14
In this chapter, Paul uses the subject of Spiritual Gifts to address an overarching concern he has about the Church at Corinth - and all local bodies of Christ…
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His Body: We Over Me - 1 Corinthians 14:1-12
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul returns to the subject of Spiritual Gifts and enlightens us even more about their intended use. God envisions a Church filled with…
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We Believe: Count the Cost - Mark 1:14-20
In our final installment of our "We Believe" series, we take a look at the place Jesus says that all true, devoted followers will end up eventually. When He…
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We Believe: Let It Go - Genesis 4
We believe that if we have been reconciled to God, we will seek to be reconciled to one another. Early on in the story of humanity, God confronted one of the…
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His Body: Love Is... - 1 Corinthians 13
The New Testament anchors the entire Christian ethic and lifestyle in love. On every page and from every author, we find and hear reminders of the love of God…
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We Believe: Now We Know - 2 Kings 5
We Believe that Redemptions leads to a Relationship, and that leads to our Renewal and Restoration. As we continue our "We Believe" series, we dive into the…
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His Body: The Most Excellent Way - 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
In his explanation of the Spiritual Gifts and different ways that we all can serve in the church, Paul expressed concern over the contention and judgement that…
Risen Church NCWe Believe: It's Personal - John 1:29-39
We believe that redemption leads us into a relationship. In week two of our "We Believe" series, we discuss what comes after salvation and forgiveness of sin…
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His Body: Many Members - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Chapter 12 is really the heart of Paul's letter to the Corinthian Church, wherein he reveals why he's stressed unity and accountability in the preceding…
Risen Church NCWe Believe: The Main Thing - 1 Corinthians 15
There was a time when the core, foundational beliefs of any given local church were practically impossible to miss. They were apparent in how the church…
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His Body: Spiritual Gifts Part 2 - 1 Corinthians 12:4-13
Paul has established that being saved means all of us are being transformed by the Spirit of God. With this new nature, comes new desires and new opportunities…
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His Body: Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
There's no way to talk about the life of a Christian without discussing the Spirit of God. We are literally products of His Resurrection power. The same power…
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Resolutions For The Soul: Solomon Says - Ecclesiastes 1
Did you know that the man known for his wisdom, power, fame, and success is also known for his tremendous regret? King Solomon was the envy of his day, yet in…
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His Body: Together In Christ - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
1 Corinthians' thesis is that the Church is the Body of Christ, detailing how we should love each other and why we truly need one another. In chapter 11, Paul…
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Resolutions For The Soul: The Great Exchange - Ruth 1
Building off of Jesus' most thought-provoking question about the value and importance of our souls, we take a look at the story of Ruth. Her story turns out to…
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Resolutions For The Soul: Indispensable - Mark 8:31-37
Amidst all the resolutions we may make and work towards in 2023, it's important that we consider what goals we should make for our souls. After all, our souls…
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His Body: Holy Reflections - 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:16
We return to our study in 1 Corinthians and once again hear Paul talk about the importance of considering the greater good of Christ's Body over our own…
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The Land of the Living - Psalm 27
Every new year presents an opportunity for renewal and rededication. It also lends itself to setting goals and making resolutions. In this first message of our…
Risen Church NCFinishing Well - Psalm 90
As another year comes to an end, we consider the brevity of this life and seek to put in proper perspective our time on earth, under God's rule and care. This…
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Christmas 2022: Love and Life - Isaiah 59:14-21
A Christmas reflection on the gifts of love and life exclusively found in Jesus.
Risen Church NCAdvent: Love - Isaiah 9 / John 1
Christmas is just a single day, yet it dominates an entire part of every year. Its spirit is felt early and it lingers well passed the 25th of December. No…
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Christmas Miracles: Everything Changed - Luke 2
The backstory of Christmas is full of miracles, from Zechariah's encounter in the Temple, Elizabeth's pregnancy, and Mary's conception. So many miracles, yet…
Risen Church NCAdvent: Joy - Isaiah 61:1-4
The Bible teaches that our present age is bookended by the first coming and second coming of Christ. It invites us to take hold of our inheritance as…
Risen Church NCAdvent: Peace - Genesis 3
As we continue our Advent journey, we come to yet another promise of Christmas: Peace. Perhaps the best way to understand peace, and truly appreciate it, is…
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Christmas Miracles: Breakthrough - Amos 4/Luke 1
Christmas is such a tradition and its themes are so ingrained into our lives that it's easy to take for granted just how great of an effect it's had on the…
Risen Church NCAdvent: Hope - Isaiah 40
This special message was bookended by lighting the first candle of Advent and celebrating Communion, both which punctuated the Hope that the Christmas season…
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ENGAGE: Kingdom Come - Philippians 2:12-18
If we've placed our faith in God's reign and we've prayed for His will to be done, then the next step to take is obeying Him and bringing His Kingdom to life…
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Engage: Heaven to Earth - Matthew 6
Jesus taught that prayer was a vital part of our relationship with God. He stressed the importance of giving God our complete focus, so that we might be fully…
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His Body: It Came From Within - 1 Corinthians 10
Paul appeals to the story of ancient Israel and their Exodus experience as a basis for our Christian salvation. He establishes that just as Israel came to be…
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ENGAGE: All In - Psalm 95
Our world's unpredictability is at an all time high. Whether we are all facing uncertainty as a nation or if we're facing unknowns individually and within our…
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His Body: Winsome - 1 Corinthians 9
Paul continues to detail his commitment to winning the lost to Christ, and explains what he believes is the best approach to impacting others. Rebuking those…
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His Body: Love First - 1 Corinthians 8
1 Corinthians 8 brings us a word on a topic that is more relevant than ever: The rights we possess and can practice as individual people vs the righteousness…
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LOST: Good News - Jeremiah 50:6-7
Humanity has a shared experience of being lost. We get lost easily, in every area of life. We are so prone to getting lost or figuratively losing our way, that…
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His Body: Living As If - 1 Corinthians 7:17-31
1 Corinthians addresses our lives across the board, commanding us to glorify Christ in our relationships and in every area of our lives. Paul's focus in…
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Simply Irresistible - Matthew 5:13-16
There is an undeniable, inescapable calling over all of our lives. As children of God, we are all sent into our worlds to serve Him and glorify Jesus with our…
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His Body: Holy Fire - 1 Corinthians 7
The subject of sexuality and morality can easily be segmented away from our faith, and only talked about when addressing sinful lifestyles. However, in 1…
Risen Church NCAn Inescapable Calling - Isaiah 6:1-8
We all know what it's like to be called upon by someone. We also know what feels like to be called to something. Some callings seem like obligations, while…
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His Body: A Sexual Revolution - 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
In another look at 1 Corinthians 6, we hear about Paul’s approach to combatting the sexual perversion of the ancient world - which turns out to be very…
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His Body: Stay Bright - 1 Corinthians 6:8-20
In part two of our look at 1 Corinthians 6, we learn more about what it means to be lights in our world and how our witness has the potential to make a…
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His Body: Shine Bright - 1 Corinthians 6:1-7
In part one of our look at 1 Corinthians 6, we discuss the importance of our Christian testimony and witness. Paul begins by addressing how we should react to…
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On Loan: Early Access - Luke 9:23-27
In our final message in our "On Loan" series, we once more connect the dots between our commitment to God now and our capacity for all He has for us in the…
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On Loan: Stranger In A Strange Land
Jesus instilled in the hearts and minds of the early church that the Kingdom of God was very near. We are all created by God and we are all headed back to Him…
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On Loan: Stewardship - Matthew 25:14-19
We all respond to responsibilities in this life differently. Some of us take great amounts of pride in our work and are very possessive over that which belongs…
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His Body: Cleaning House - 1 Corinthians 5
Having established how important the local church is to every Christian, Paul begins addressing some of the problems persisting within the church at Corinth…