Episodes
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God Shows No Partiality: The Gospel is for Everyone | Acts 10 Sermon by Ben Hays
In this message on Acts Chapter 10, Pastor Ben Hays explores the landmark story of Peter and Cornelius. Discover how God dismantles human prejudice, breaks down cultural barriers, and reveals that no one is outside the reach of His grace. Through a deep dive into the three main figures of this...
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Can God Really Change Your Life? | Acts 9 Sermon | Dr. Roger Patterson
Do you believe God still has the power to change your life—or use you to change someone else's? In this powerful message from Acts 9, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into the miraculous conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus. From John Newton's transformation to Saul's dramatic encounter...
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The Ripple Effect of the Gospel | Acts 8 Sermon | Ben Hays
What happens when life brings pressure, pain, and unexpected turns? In this message from Acts 8, Ben Hays explores The Ripple Effect of the Gospel at CityRise Church . Discover how God sovereignly uses ordinary people , unexpected hardships, and everyday moments to spread His grace farther than…
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The Finish Line Is Faithfulness: The Story of Stephen | Dr. Roger Patterson
What does it look like to remain faithful to Jesus no matter the cost? In this powerful message from Dr. Roger Patterson at CityRise Church, we examine the inspiring life and martyrdom of Stephen in Acts 6 and 7. Discover how a believer's life is anchored by three essential qualities: a…
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Who Will You Obey? Standing Boldly for Jesus | Dr. Roger Patterson (Acts 5)
What happens when earthly authorities demand you compromise your faith? In this powerful message on Acts 5, Dr. Roger Patterson unpacks how the early church faced legal pressure, punishment, and persecution with unwavering boldness and radical joy. Through the story of Peter and the apostles...
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Bold Faith in Action: Walking Through Acts 3–4 | Tim Yeager
What happens when ordinary believers step out in extraordinary, bold faith ? In this sermon from Acts 3 and 4, Pastor Tim Yeager walks through four powerful scenes showing how God transforms life, turns everyday interruptions into opportunities, and moves His church to speak the truth with...
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The Gift You Didn't Know You Needed: How the Holy Spirit Empowers Your Life | Dr. Roger Patterson
Are you trying to live the Christian life in your own strength? In this powerful message from Acts 2, Dr. Roger Patterson explores the foundational role of the Holy Spirit as God's current, daily gift to believers . When we receive Christ, we don't just gain a future home in heaven—we are sealed...
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How Pentecost Changes Everything | Acts 2 Sermon by Pastor Alberto Avila
In this sermon on Acts 2, Pastor Alberto Avila explores the transformative power of the Day of Pentecost . Looking at the profound parallels between the Old Testament and the New Testament, Pastor Alberto contrasts the terrifying, distant fire at Mount Sinai with the inviting, personal fire of…
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Characteristics of God's Unstoppable Movement | Acts 1 Sermon | Ben Hays
In this message, titled "The Mission Continues," Ben examines how the Book of Acts serves as the vital sequel to the Gospel of Luke . While Luke's Gospel details what Jesus began to do and teach, Acts reveals what Jesus continues to do through His Spirit-empowered church . Learn how we are called...
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Creation Restored: The Promise of Revelation 22 | Pastor Tim Yeager
n the final message of our 13-week series on heaven, Pastor Tim Yeager walks through Revelation 22 to reveal how the biblical story reaches its ultimate conclusion. From the reversal of creation's curse to the promise of seeing God face-to-face, discover why eternity isn't just a future...
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What Will Heaven REALLY Be Like? (Revelation 21 Explored) | Dr. Roger Patterson
What will eternity actually look like ? In this sermon from Revelation 21, Dr. Roger Patterson explores what the Bible reveals about our eternal home—a restored creation, resurrected bodies, and the glorious reality of God dwelling with His people . Discover how Heaven is not an escape from…
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What Happens During the 1,000-Year Reign of Christ? | Revelation 20 Sermon | Dr. Roger Patterson
What does the Bible teach about the Millennial Kingdom, the binding of Satan, and God's ultimate plan for justice ? In Week 11 of the sermon series "Can You Even Imagine?" at CityRise Church, Lead Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson walks through Revelation chapter 20 to uncover God's promises for the...
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The Marriage Supper of the Lamb & Christ's Return | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this message, Dr. Roger Patterson continues our series on Heaven by diving into Revelation 19 and eschatology—the study of end times and future things . Discover what the Bible reveals about the end-time timeline, the significance of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and how our lives today...
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What Will Heaven Really Be Like? | Revelation 7 Sermon | Dr. Roger Patterson
What will heaven really be like? In this powerful sermon on Revelation 7:9–17, Dr. Roger Patterson unpacks John's vision of the great multitude gathered around the throne of God. While it is difficult for us to fully grasp the reality of heaven, Scripture reveals three profound truths about our...
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Are You Building for Eternity? Understanding Heavenly Rewards | Dr. Roger Patterson
What will happen on the day you stand before Jesus? In Week 8 of our "Can You Even Imagine?" series on Heaven, Dr. Roger Patterson explores what the Bible reveals about the Judgment Seat of Christ. For believers in Christ, this is not a judgment of condemnation, but a moment of evaluation and...
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God or Money? The Truth About What You Treasure | Matthew 6 Sermon | Ben Hays
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Ben Hays continues our summer series on Heaven with a deep dive into Jesus' teaching on the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 6:19-24. While many automatically look at this passage as a lesson on finances, Jesus is ultimately challenging our perspective to have an...
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The Hope of the Resurrection: Understanding the Eschatology Timeline
What happens to the physical body after death? In this powerful message from CityRise Church, Dr. Roger Patterson unpacks 1 Corinthians 15—the greatest text on the resurrection in the New Testament. While many cultures throughout history have tried to secure their own immortality (like China's...
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What It Means to Truly Live | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this powerful message, Dr. Roger Patterson continues our series on heaven by diving into Philippians 1:21-26. Addressing a culture deeply rooted in the denial of death, Dr. Patterson challenges us to ask ourselves an essential question: "For me to live is _______?" Drawing from the life of the...
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Why Christians Don't Have to Fear Death | Robby Dobbs
What happens to a believer the moment they die, and what exactly do we receive when we get to heaven? In this powerful message Pastor Robby Dobbs from CityRise Bellaire unpacks 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 to show us how the certainty of heaven should completely change the way we live today. Pastor Robby...
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What Happens the Moment We Die? Understanding Heaven's Immediacy | Ben Hays
In this moving Father's Day message from CityRise Church, Pastor Ben Hays dives into Luke 23:32-43 to examine the powerful interaction between Jesus and the two criminals crucified alongside Him. While one criminal mocked Jesus, the other showed true repentance and humility, uttering the dying...
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What Makes Heaven So Heavenly? | John 14:1-7 | Pastor Roger Patterson
Are you living your life in light of eternity? In this powerful message, Pastor Roger Patterson dives into John 14:1-7 to answer a foundational question: What makes heaven so heavenly? Preaching from one of the most comforted and recited texts in the Bible, Pastor Roger reminds us that heaven is...
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Why Your Heart Longs for Heaven: A Study of Hebrews 11 | Pastor Ben Hays
Are you feeling a deep, unexplainable longing for something more? In this message, Pastor Ben Hays kicks off our summer sermon series, "Can You Even Imagine?", by exploring the universal human ache for eternity. Drawing from Hebrews 11:13–16, Pastor Ben looks at the lives of the patriarchs—like...
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What Does it Actually Look Like to Walk by the Spirit? | Galatians 6 | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this final message of the Set Free series on the book of Galatians, Dr. Roger Patterson explores what true spiritual liberty looks like to an outside world . Moving past the traps of legalism ("Jesus plus" rules) and license (using freedom to gratify the flesh), Dr. Patterson dives into...
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Galatians 5 Sermon: Cracking the Code to True Freedom in Christ | Dr. Roger Patterson
Are you tired of feeling trapped by an oppressive system that demands perfection? In this powerful Memorial Day weekend message from West University Baptist Church, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into Galatians 5:16–26 to uncover the true meaning of Christian liberty. Many believers find themselves...
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What Kind of Leaven Are You? (Galatians 5:1–15) | Pastor Ben Hays | West U Baptist
In this sermon from Galatians 5:1–15, Pastor Ben Hays looks at the profound impact of small influences on our spiritual journeys. Walking through the text at West U Baptist, Pastor Ben breaks down the dangerous shift from a grace-filled life back into works-based legalism. Using the powerful...
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Set Free: The Tale of Two Mothers | Galatians 4 Sermon | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this powerful Mother's Day message, Dr. Roger Patterson continues our series, "Set Free," by diving into a deeply theological look at two mothers from the book of Genesis: Hagar and Sarah. While we often think of Mother's Day in sentimental terms, the Apostle Paul uses the stories of these two...
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Discovering Your True Identity: From Slaves to Sons | Dr. Roger Patterson
Are you living in an identity crisis? Many of us feel imprisoned by our thoughts, bound by the opinions of others, or trapped in a cycle of "performance" to earn God's approval. In this powerful message from Dr. Roger Patterson, we dive into Galatians 3 and 4 to discover that in Christ, we are no...
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How to Stop Trying to Earn God's Love: The Gospel of Grace (Galatians 3) | Ben Hays
Are you exhausted from trying to be "good enough" for God? In this powerful sermon on Galatians 3, Ben Hays shares his personal journey as a "recovering legalist" and explores why many Christians fall into the trap of trying to earn their salvation through performance rather than resting in the...
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Finding Your Identity in Christ Alone | Dr. Roger Patterson | Galatians 1-2
What happens when the things you trust most—your reputation, your effort, and your ability to perform—are stripped away? In this powerful message from CityRise Church, Dr. Roger Patterson explores the Apostle Paul's defense of the gospel in Galatians 1 and 2. Dr. Patterson shares a personal…
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Set Free: Returning to the Gospel of Grace | Galatians 1 | Alberto Avila
In this opening message of our new series, "Set Free," Pastor Alberto Avila explores the book of Galatians and the timeless struggle of the "human problem": the tendency to add extra requirements to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Using his own experiences with a 20-year marriage and building a...
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Examining the Evidence of the Empty Tomb | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this Easter message, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into John 20 to explore the moment that changed history forever . Many people reject the resurrection not because of a lack of evidence, but because it doesn't fit their existing framework of what is possible . Dr. Patterson challenges us to look...
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The Cross and the Crown: Understanding the Power of the Suffering King | Dr. Roger Patterson
What if what looks like defeat is actually the greatest victory the world has ever known? In this powerful message, Dr. Roger Patterson explores the profound significance of the crucifixion through the lens of John 19. While the world saw a humiliated man in a mock coronation, the spiritual…
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The Power of the Blood: Why Jesus is the Better Sacrifice | Hebrews 9 | Dr. Roger Patterson
Is the "blood of Jesus" just an outdated religious phrase, or is it the key to your eternal freedom? In this powerful message from Hebrews 9:11-28, Dr. Roger Patterson of CityRise Church explores why the shedding of blood was necessary for the forgiveness of sins and how Jesus serves as our…
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The Weight of the Cross: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Shame | Pastor Ben Hays
In this powerful message from our Easter series, "The Power of the Cross," Pastor Ben Hays explores the profound depth of what Jesus endured on our behalf. Drawing from the prophetic words of Isaiah 53, we uncover five specific "weights" that Christ carried so that we no longer have to bear them...
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The Blueprint of Redemption: Why the Cross Was Always Plan A | Kirby Follis
s the cross God's emergency response to human failure, or was it the plan from the very beginning? In this powerful message from CityRise Bellaire, Pastor Kirby Follis dives into Genesis 3 and Luke 24 to reveal the "scarlet thread" of redemption that runs through the entire Bible. Discover why…
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Breaking the Curse of Lack: A Biblical Guide to Tithing and Trust | Dr. Roger Patterson
Is your view of God big enough to handle your bank account? In this powerful message from the "Pathways" series, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into 1 Chronicles 29 to explore the profound connection between our worship and our wealth. Many of us live under the stress of "ownership," clinging tightly…
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Leading the Way: Authentic Leadership and the Power of Sacrifice | Dr. Roger Patterson
What does it take to be an authentic leader in a rapidly changing world? In this powerful message, Dr. Roger Patterson continues our Pathways series by diving into 1 Chronicles 29 to explore the leadership of King David as he prepared for the construction of the Temple. Drawing a parallel between...
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Moving from Plan to Action: Finding Courage in the Calling | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this powerful message, Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson explores the critical pivot from vision and planning to bold action. Drawing from 1 Chronicles 28, we look at King David's final charge to his son Solomon as he prepares to build the Temple. David's words, "Be strong and courageous, and…
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How to Align Your Plans with God's Will | The Pathway of Planning | Dr. Roger Patterson
"A man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps". We all plan—daily, weekly, and for the long term—but often our planning is just a disguised attempt to maintain control. Join Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson as he dives into the tension between human preparation and divine…
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How to Have Faith When You Can't See the Land | The Life of Noah | Chris DeArman
When life gets foggy and the "land" is nowhere in sight, how do you keep moving forward? In this powerful message from our 40 Days of Faith series, Chris DeArman explores the life of Noah—a man who was called to build an ark for events "as yet unseen." Through the lens of Hebrews 11:7, we learn…
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Walking With God: The Life and Legacy of Enoch | Dr. Roger Patterson
In this powerful message, Dr. Roger Patterson explores the life of Enoch, the man who "walked with God" and was taken to heaven without seeing death. As part of our 40 Days of Faith series, we examine how every life preaches a sermon and how our daily walk impacts generations to come. Enoch lived...
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Faith That Offers Its Best: Lessons from Cain and Abel | Dr. Roger Patterson
Why was Abel's gift acceptable to God, while Cain's was not?. In this powerful message, Dr. Roger Patterson explores what it means to live with a "Faith That Offers Its Best.". Join us as we dive into Hebrews 11:4 to discover how our offerings—given in faith—can continue to speak long after we…
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How to Have Enduring Faith in 2026 | 40 Days of Faith (Part 1) | Tim Yeager
Are you ready for a fresh start in 2026? As we kick off the New Year, Student Pastor Tim Yeager opens our "40 Days of Faith" series by looking at what it means to have a faith that doesn't shrink back. Using the book of Hebrews, Tim explores the "need for endurance" in our spiritual lives. We…
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Jesus the Servant King: Finding Joy in Serving Others | Philippians 2 Sermon
Is your Christmas season feeling more stressful than soulful? In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor Chris DeArman explores Philippians 2 to reveal a side of Jesus we often overlook: The Servant King. While the world competes for status and "selfish ambition," Jesus offers a different way to...
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The Worshiped King: Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh | Dr. Roger Patterson
The Magi traveled a great distance and expense to offer Jesus gifts. But what do gold, frankincense, and myrrh truly signify, and why is Jesus worthy of our worship today? In this Advent sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson of CityRise Bellaire walks through the story of the wise men in Matthew chapter…
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The Humble King: Why God Doesn't Do Long Distance Relationships
Join Pastor Chris DeArman from CityRise Church as he explores the profound meaning behind Jesus's humble arrival, challenging the idea that God keeps His distance. This sermon focuses on the core Big Idea of Christmas: God does not do long distance relationships. 👑 Key Takeaways from the Sermon...
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Hope for a World in Instability | The Promised King
Join Pastor Ben Hays of CityRise West U Baptist for the first message in our Advent series, The King Has Come! As our world faces widespread governmental instability and longs for peaceful and righteous governance, this sermon unpacks the powerful, ancient messianic prophecy from Isaiah 9. We…
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Trusting God in the Wilderness: How to Navigate Adversity & Uncertainty
Join Student Pastor Tim Yeager as he explores the Book of Exodus, specifically chapters 15 and 16, to draw powerful lessons on navigating the "wilderness" of life. This sermon, part of the "Can I Still Experience God" series , addresses how we often lose perspective during times of adversity…
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Don't Quit! Have a Faith That Finishes | Dr. Roger Patterson (Exodus 14)
Are you in the "messy middle" of a challenge, tempted to give up when things get tough? Join Dr. Roger Patterson as he preaches from Exodus Chapter 14 on the essential nature of having a "Faith That Finishes." Drawing on the story of the Israelites facing Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea, Dr....
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Predestination, Free Will, and the Hardening of the Heart | Dr. Roger Patterson
Are you struggling to reconcile God's sovereign plan with your personal choices? In this powerful sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson addresses one of the most debated topics in theology: Predestination and Free Will. He explores the "unsearchable ways of God" by looking at three essential biblical...
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