Arise Church Denver Weekly Messages

“Liar, liar, pants on fire” goes the childhood taunt but if we are honest, we all struggle with telling the truth. Learn from the Bible how to be people of integrity and answer with a simple yes or no. We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Our words matter and have the ability to build people up or break them down. So we have to be wise! Learn from the Bible, on how to be wise with our words. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49273699 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 gossip and spill the tea despite experiencing the hurt and consequences of it ourselves. In this message, Pastor Sawyer walks us through the stains that gossip cause and how to avoid gossip and live differently! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49270342 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Whether spoken, texted, or posted, our words can do harm or good. In the book of James, the tongue is described as a fire. Learn how to use your words wisely and tame the flame. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49266942 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

What do we do when life gets tough? Rely on our own strength? Just give up? It’s time to change and start finding your strength in God’s Spirit. Pastor Matt shows us how from the life of David. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49263723 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus called his followers to be the “light of the world.” But how is your light? In this message, Pastor Sawyer walks us through how our light should shine and encourages us that our light can make a true difference in our dark world. Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49260072 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Looking at the book of Ruth and drawing from the life of Naomi, speaker and author Stasi Eldredge highlights the hesed of God. We see the value of living honestly and authentically. The invitation is to recognize and rest in the steadfast love of God in every moment and season of our lives. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49256724 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Our lives are FULL. We are constantly busy and just trying to make it through all that needs to be done. But how do we follow Jesus without it becoming just another thing to do or avoid being so distracted that we miss out on the best life in Jesus? Pastor Mike Romberger walks us through how to move from being distracted to being focused on Jesus. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49253146 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

It is so easy for religious people to miss the big picture, miss the forest for the trees, or as Jesus will show us in this message, get lost in the herbs. In this message wrapping up Losing My Religion, Pastor Matt shows us the correct order of priorities from the words of Jesus! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49249657 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Many people believe religion is an infinite list of rules too long to ever remember. God is something they always feel like they're doing wrong. Jesus confronts this type of rule-driven, fence-building religion. Learn what means to live out freedom in religions through Jesus. Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49246071 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Religion is often put in terms of in and out, right and wrong, good and bad. Although there is right and wrong, Jesus never called us to be his judges but to point the way to him. Find out in this message how to not shut the door but to show the way! Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49242523 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

There are many reasons people "Lose their religion." Listen to Matt share the difference between forgiven but faulted people and those who hurt others by pretending to be perfectly religous. Learn how to live more fully as you walk in a life of forgiven freedom!

It is a common perspective in the news, media, or even people's opinions that Christianity is dying but this couldn't be further from the truth. Learn why Easter is the reason that Christianity will never die and why it can still change your life today. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49234578 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

The main point of financial health isn't our security, but to use it to impact others and grow God's kingdom. In this message, Pastor Sawyer shows us how to make the best investment by investing in others. Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49231422 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Everyone wants to find contentment in their life, but how do you actually do it? LEARN the steps to be content no matter of the current circumstances! Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49227655 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

There is nothing wrong with money, but when it starts to be our focus, our love, our god - then it starts to be a disease. Discover from God’s word how to discover the cure and find contentment. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49224262 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Only 32% of Americans use a monthly budget. Yet developing a financial plan is one of the most helpful tools to set you up for financial freedom. Do you have a plan for your finances? It isn’t just a good idea, the Bible tells us to do so. Learn in this message about what God has to say about our finances and how we should plan to use them. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49220775 We would love to get to know you: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Money and finances are a topic that many of us are hesitant to talk about but it is one of the subjects that the Bible talks about the most! Dive in as we discuss what the Bible has to say about money and what steps we need to take to find financial freedom in our lives.

What do we do when the trial isn't over? We still haven't seen the good? When we're still in the valley? That's what today's message will help us discover.

What does it really mean to live by faith? And what do you do while you're waiting for the future you hope for to be realized?

It is one of the most challenging questions. Why does God allow evil? We all wrestle with this question and Habakkuk did too. In this message, Pastor Matt leads us through some answers from the Bible to this important question. Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49206500 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 big questions for God, especially during times of uncertainty. Listen to this message as we begin our series on the book of Habakkuk as a guide for embracing God with our questions. We would love to get to know You! https://arisedenver.com/new Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49202874 Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

When we look at our world, we see a lot of things that need to be changed. But how is God going to bring the change? Believe it or not, he wants to use YOU! Listen to this message to find out how God wants to change the world. Want to join us for 21 Days of Prayer? https://arisedenver.com/21days Let us get to know you at: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Does God really care about me and the things that I have going on? Many of us think of God as distant, far, and only focused on the big things of the world, but the Bible promises that God cares about even the little things in our lives. Listen to this message to discover how to bring God even your small things. Want to join us for 21 Days of Prayer? https://arisedenver.com/21days Let us get to know you at: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Many of us don’t think that God is that big or at least our prayers don’t show that we do. It’s time to start thinking bigger, praying bigger, believing bigger! What does God have in store for you in 2024? Want to join us for 21 Days of Prayer? Go to: https://arisedenver.com/21days Let us get to know you at: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

Happy New Year’s Eve! We are so glad that you are joining us online as we wrap up 2023! If you are NEW we would love to connect: NEW TO OUR CHURCH? - Visit https://www.arisedenver.com/connect and we will reach out to you! Plus, we will donate $5 to the Denver Rescue Mission to help those experiencing need this winter. 21 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING - http://arisedenver.com/21days GLORIA by Arise Denver - http://arisedenver.com/worship STARTED TO FOLLOW JESUS? – Visit https://www.arisedenver.com/follow and one of our pastors will connect with you! GIVE TO ARISE - Give at https://www.arisedenver.com/give

We look to a lot of people to help us but how helpful are they? Either they don’t get us or they can’t actually help. This Christmas find someone who can actually help! Let us get to know you at: https://arisedenver.com/new Support Arise Church and its mission: https://arisedenver.com/give

When we truly comprehend how amazing it is that Jesus became lesser, we see how great he really is. Listen to this message to discover how Jesus becoming lesser makes us greater. Support Arise Church and its mission: arisedenver.com/give Join us this Christmas: arisedenver.com/christmas

Where are you at in your faith...really? If we are honest, many of us have drifted away from Jesus. In this strong reminder from Hebrews, Pastor Matt encourages us to come back and hold onto Jesus, who is greater than all!

Christmas i sgreat, but iti's not enough. Find something even Greater! Join us as we begin a new series into the book of Hebrews.

Bill Parcells is famously quoted as saying, “Individuals play the game, but teams win championships.” So are you on the team and are you using your gifts to help God’s team? Because with Jesus, we cannot lose. Learn more about the spiritual gifts talked about in the Bible and how you can be used by God on his team! Find out your gifts by taking the quiz at: https://arisedenver.com/test

In order to be successful, a football team needs every individual player to do their job. Without each player contributing their specific role, the team won't be able to win. In the same way, God has gifted each of us with special gifts to be used to build up others and his kingdom. Do you know your gift? And are you using them for God's glory? In this message, Pastor Matt walks through how to discover your gifts and 7 of the gifts.

What does it take to be the MVP? Skill, ability, hard work or is it something else? Being an MVP on God’s team starts and ends with care and love. Dive into how we become an love MVP in this message from Pastor Sawyer!

Just like a football team needs every player, offense and defense, skill positions and special teams, God’s team needs YOU! God has uniquely gifted you to help build up the church and grow His kingdom. In this message, Pastor Matt shares how we all belong on the team!

In this sermon, Pastor Matt delves into the delicate topic of gender identity from a perspective rooted in love and understanding. Beginning with powerful personal narratives, he highlights the struggles faced by individuals questioning their gender identity while emphasizing the importance of acceptance and empathy within the church community. With a foundation in biblical teachings, the sermon explores the distinction between sex and gender, emphasizing God's intention in creating individuals as male and female. Pastor Matt encourages listeners to appreciate the diverse qualities designed by God while dispelling stereotypes and societal expectations.

Every parent wants their child succeed but how do we actually foster that? Listen to this message to be reminded of the path that God called us to have for our kids and the kind of parent he calls us to be!

The Bible has a lot to say about marriage, but is that really applicable in our modern world? Listen to this message from Sawyer and Sarah Trapp to discover the truth about marriage from God’s word and it’s applicability to not only married couples but all relationships!

Is dating more than just swipe, match, date? What wisdom does the Bible has on finding the right match and following God when you are single? Listen to this message on biblical dating from Pastor Matt and Melissa Wolf to find out!

As an every nation congregation, we don't just wait till the nations join us here in Denver, we also are called to go where they don't know Jesus.

The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States claims that we are one nation under God but in reality every nation is! Listen to this message to find out the global mindset and diversity that God is calling us to!

Nothing happens without prayer. So are you praying for the people in your life? Listen to this message as Pastor Matt challenges all of us to pray for everyONE!

The Church started on the day of Pentecost with Jews of every nation hearing th egospel in their own tongue. Since then, we have become divided but at Arise Church Denver, we believe that it is vital to come together now, bringing a piece of Heaven to Earth by building an “every nation congregation!” Hear what God has laid on Matt’s heart for the vision of our church in this message.

What is the relationship between our fighting and what God does? Do we battle or does God? Fighting out from the final battle of David who the true giant slayer is!

When we try to face our giants and trust God, there will be those around us that question us, are fearful, and try to give you ways to fight. But are we to let others direct us and weigh us down or is there a better way? Find out from how David gets ready to battle his giant, Goliath.

When we face our giants, what should we do to prepare? How is God shaping us right now to face our giants in the future? Learn from the life of David how to prepare for war.

What stands in our way of defeating our giants? Learn from the Bible how to get past obstacles and be equipped by God to defeat anything that stands in our way!

We spend our lives trying to be successful. But will anything we do actually last? Learn from Jesus the way to make your life eternally significant!

What does it really look like to follow and love Jesus? Hear from the words of Jesus in John 15 how we are called to love him.

Are you looking for more in your life? Discover for Jesus’ teaching about how we can receive and become more!

What does it take to actually grow your relationship with Jesus? Listen to this message to find out we all need to stay connected to produce good fruit!