Arise Church Denver Weekly Messages

It said that successful people do consistently what others do occasionally. But what if you don't know why you're doing it in the first place? In this message, Matt kicks off the Essentials series by explaining what purpose communion serves and how to partake in it with purpose and understanding.

We all seek meaning in our lives but how do we know that we’re looking in the right place? Listen as Matt shows us through what Psalm 78 has to say about what our purpose is and how to experience the better life by living it out. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49438646 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Pain and suffering is real and we will experience it whether we are Christian or not. How do we show gratitude to God in those hard seasons? Why does it matter anyway? In this message, Matt helps us to better understand the answers, how WE benefit from it, and some practical ways to shift our attitude to one of gratitude. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49435461 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

In this message, Pastor Brenna walks us through what it really means to seek balance through surrender based on Psalm 23. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49432154 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Why does it seem like people who ignore God are doing better than those who follow Him? Psalm 73 wrestles with that exact question and reveals how God’s presence, counsel, and Spirit lead us to a deeper, lasting success. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49428859 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Better thinking leads to a better life, and Scripture shows us how. Like Asaph in Psalm 77, when we shift our focus from our problems to God's power, character, and salvation, our perspective, and our lives, begin to change.

In a world overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, and brokenness, Jesus offers something radically different—a better way to a better day. Drawing from John 10:10, this Easter message reminds us that Jesus didn’t come to take from us but to give us life—full, abundant, and overflowing. Sermon Noteshttp://bible.com/events/49421785 Listen to our new song Better Day: https://open.spotify.com/track/1sR9c0... We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges us to choose between two roads—one wide and easy, the other narrow but life-giving. It’s not enough to hear His words; we must live them. Which road will you choose?

Mountain Time 10 | The Heart of Prayer | Matthew 7:7-12 Over the course of this series we have heard a lot of what Jesus had to say about prayer. Not just the how, but in this part of the passage, Jesus reveals the heart of why and what happens when we do. Join Pastor Sawyer as he walks us through this revelation and what it can mean for us as we pursue prayer in our lives. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49410211 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

"How could they…?!" Do you question someone’s character because of their mistakes or poor choices? Yet, when it comes to your own, do you have justifiable reasons? In this message, Pastor Matt guides us through Jesus' teachings on how to judge the RIGHT way. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49410211 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give YouTube: https://youtu.be/dTAEjZmoVvM

The world is full of opportunities to worry, and the media bombards us all day with more things to worry about. But Jesus tells us there is a better way to go through life. In this message, Pastor Sawyer shares what it is and the practical steps to implement God’s alternative. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49407978 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give YouTube: @arisechurchdenver https://youtu.be/uOUhJGHTXRo

Mountain Time 7 | How to Pray | Matthew 6:7-15 Do you ever wish that you had a parent you could turn to who knew everything and how to help you? In this message, Matt walks through Jesus’ example of how to talk to God, our Heavenly Father, who cares deeply for us. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49404514 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Who doesn’t want treasure? Many spend their lives striving to have “enough” treasures that they make them “successful.” In this message, Matt shares how Jesus defines “treasure” and what kind of treasure lasts. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49401181 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give YouTube: https://youtu.be/XnwZnQAwYOs

Wanna know the secret to being righteous? Discover the secret in this message.

Mountain Time 4 | Pursue Perfection | Matthew 5:31-48 "You're perfect just the way you are." We say this to comfort people or encourage them, but it's not the truth, and most of the time it's unhelpful. Discover how Jesus calls us to perfection, and why it's actually good news. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49394072 Get your FREE Mountain Time Study Guide at https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Do we still need the Old Testament? Those old, archaic commands seem outdated. Discover what Jesus says as we spend time with him on the mountain. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49390705 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Youtube: https://youtu.be/qA3NDgZYR6o

Mountain Time 2 | Salt and Light | Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus told his disciples who they ARE. This passage is not about who you should be or will be, but that you ARE salt and light. In this message Mike Romberger helps us understand what that means. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49387332 Mountain Time Guide: https://arisedenver.com/mountaintime We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Youtube: https://youtu.be/KzY8Q--Rj1c

People are always searching for ways to be happy and experience the "good life." But the way we are living is not working. In this message, Matt shares how to experience the truly blessed life by living Jesus' way. Sermon Notes:http://bible.com/events/49383771 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Youtube: https://youtu.be/NYaoKjbTd-M

Waiting rooms are the worst! No one likes being in the waiting room. God uses the waiting seasons of our lives to grow our faith. Learn from Pastor Tyler Hart how to appreciate, benefit from, and grow during the waiting seasons of your life. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49380303 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Our world is always "on," but we don't need to be. In fact, our brains, bodies, and souls need us to turn off. Learn why this is important and how to do it in this message. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49376857 21 Days of Prayer - sign up at https://arisedenver.com/21days or text (833)252-8618 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Watch the sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/1Uj6ZNQwPHk

In this message Pastor Matt teaches from his weakness, to help us all grow in a crucial skill in following the slower way of Jesus. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49373794 21 Days of Prayer - sign up at https://arisedenver.com/21days or text (833)252-8618 Watch the message at: YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4CBMnus1Jc We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Our lives move so fast. We're always so busy. But what if there was a better way? Start 2025 a different way...a BETTER way. Join us as we launch our new series: S.L.O.W. In this message, Matt encourages us to start the new year by slowing down and allowing ourselves the time to simply Sit with God. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49370740 21 Days of Prayer - sign up at https://arisedenver.com/21days or text (833)252-8618 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Want to be more courageous moving ahead? In this message Matt covers the Scripture that has been the most helpful in his life to overcome fear. Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49366930 21 Days of Prayer - sign up at https://arisedenver.com/21days or text (833)252-8618 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Fear Not 4 | Christmas Conquers Fear | Luke 2:8-20 Fear is normal but God doesn’t want us to be overcome by it. In this special Christmas message, Matt talks about three common fears and how God has equipped us to conquer them. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49366864 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

We all worry about the future - what will happen, will it be good or bad? But what if you were given unbelievable news from God that completely changed your life? Learn from the example of Mary how to move beyond fear of the future to courageous faith. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49364302 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

We all worry about the future - what will happen, will it be good or bad? But what if you were given unbelievable news from God that completely changed your life? Learn from the example of Mary how to move beyond fear of the future to courageous faith. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49360904 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Christmas EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/7kVwl6aOHkR2BroiDk8DqL?si=IceyaBBUQvWdu_FbAmH1pg

What is the most common command given in the Bible? To FEAR NOT. It is the message of Christmas and one we all need now.

Parenting can be a challenge and we have been talking about the important responsibility of doing it well. But it's important to remember that parenting is also a privilege! Listen to what Dr. Dave Palmer has to say about the privilege of parenting and how to experience the joy of it.

Do you worry about your children's faith? You can take them to church but what can you as their parent do to pass your faith on to them? Listen to Pastor Sawyer about how to do your part. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49351185 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

The digital world can be both an exciting and dangerous place for our kids. Today, Matt shares what the Bible says about how we can protect them in a practical way. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49347605 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

If we are honest, we all could be better equipped as parents especially as we raise our kids in such a difficult world. And the Bible has a lot of great wisdom on how God calls us to parent. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49344469 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Child Dedication: https://arisedenver.com/childdedication

Noah’s Ark is one of the most popular stories in kids Bibles but did it actually happen? Did a global flood take place where animals from all over the world were saved in an Ark? In this message, Pastor Matt walks through the Genesis account and tackles the science. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49341155 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Resources: The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate by Tremper Longman III and John H. Walton

Scientists claim that evolution explains our existence. But does that really explain all the aspects of life? Find out how scripture does. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49337423 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give Resources: Seeing is Believing by Michael Guillen, PhD https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Seeing-Physicist-Shattered-Necessity/dp/1496455584

It is often presented that science contradicts the creation account, but what if what you have been told is not true? What if science actually confirms the Genesis 1 account? Learn how it actually does in this message! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49336001 Resources: Navigating Genesis: A Scientist's Journey through Genesis 1-11 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

The Bible was written thousands of years ago. Is it filled with fables, myths, and fairy tales? Can it stand up to modern science especially regarding the creation account of Genesis? In this first part of this message, Pastor Matt works through both the Bible and science on the age of the earth. Is the earth young or is it ancient? Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49330590 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

From Jesus’ final words, we have been annointed for mission and Jesus has given us three things to accomplish this mission. Find out what in this message for Pastor Sawyer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49327473 Give to The Timothy Initiative at https://secure.ttiglobal.org/cpc-arise-ch-denver-oct-2024 Who is your "one"? Let us know at https://arisedenver.com/seektheone We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

There are no super Christians. Everyone who is a follower of Jesus has the Holy Spirit inside of them and is anointed by God. Learn in this message what the Bible says about our anointing and what it means for our lives. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49323560 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

The church from the very beginning was multiethnic, multinational and multilingual. Learn from the very origins of the church what it looks like to be an every nation congregation, and how all of us are anointed for the nations! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49320784 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Jesus wants to involve us in his healing! In this message, Pastor Matt walk through how we are called to seek God for healing and how we are a part of it! This message is a powerful reminder of the anointing we have as Jesus’ followers and the amazing power of God. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49317004 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

The Old Testament looked forward to the Anointed One who would be the best king, the highest priest and final prophet who would not only speak God’s truth, but fulfill it. In this message walking through the whole Biblical story, Pastor Matt shows that Jesus is the Anointed One! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49313736 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Despite God being able to do amazing things through us, we so easily think that we are responsible and take things into our own hands. In our last message in our INSECURE series, we learn from Gideon to not forget whose we are. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49309940 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

We all have to take math in school but have you studied God’s math? Learn from what God did through Gideon and how his math can take a nobody and do something amazing through them. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49306675 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Security Blanket | Judges 6:33-40 We are obsessed with trying to find security but often fall short. Learn from the story of Gideon and the fleeces on whether or not you should test God and where you should find your true security. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49303556 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

How do we become secure especially when God is calling us to something BIG? It starts with the small things! Learn how to follow God in the small things in this message from Pastor Sawyer. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49299967 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Where do you find your confidence? In this first message of our INSECURE series, we learn from Gideon’s call to not get wrapped up in ourselves or our worries but to seek God’s strength and his vision. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49296660 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

John 3:16 is a verse that even people who don’t know Jesus are familiar with but this section of the Bible has has so much more in it. Find out about God’s love for you and how we should respond in this final message of the So Loved series. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49293675 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

As followers of Jesus, it can be easy for us to get overly focused on one aspect of faith. But if we do that we miss the bigger picture that God is painting. Learn from the words of Jesus how to look to him to see all that God is doing! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49290539 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

John 3:16 is the most popular verse in the Bible, but where does it come from? In this message, Pastor Matt leads us through the first section with the reminder that we all need to be born from above. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49287238 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Throughout the series, we talked about the negative things that we can do with our words, but what does God call us to actually use our mouth for. find out in this message you can use your mouth and your words to magnify God! We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

In this message, discover the one change that could drastically improve your life! We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give