iRise Youth

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a posture of unbelief and weariness to a posture of unwavering trust to achieve spiritual victory over life's trials. By examining the vulnerability of Elijah and Moses, the speaker illustrates how even faithful servants can be overwhelmed by sorrow and pressure, creating a temptation to give up on God's faithfulness. We are encouraged to be active Christians by engaging in spiritual transactions through prayer and firing bold confessions of scripture to maintain a position of divine strength.

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a posture of weariness and comparison to a posture of divine strength to achieve spiritual growth and alignment with God. We are encouraged to be active Christians by confessing the Word of God and presenting ourselves as living sacrifices, intentionally allowing the "fire" of spiritual processing to refine our character and maintain a position of holiness

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a vulnerability to the enemy's infiltration to a posture of being "locked in" to God's purpose as "translators of His glory". The enemy seeks "common ground", such as greed, unbridled desire, or the "wrong healing" of trauma to establish a foothold in an individual's lifeUltimately, believers are called to move beyond merely speaking a message to embodying the gospel through total submission to God's lordship, allowing His signature to be woven back into the fabric of society

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a posture of fear to a posture of faith to achieve spiritual growth and alignment with God. By examining the biblical figure Obadiah, PM illustrates how even believers can be paralyzed by the fear of man, which ultimately creates a barrier to divine purpose. We are encouraged to be active Christians by documenting our worries and confronting them with scripture to maintain a position of holiness.

Kick off the year with a message on growth and decision-making. Drawing from the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel, we are challenged to stop faltering between opinions and embrace a season of consecration. To navigate this new dispensation, we break down the "3 Ds" essential for the season:1. Decide whom to follow2. Engage in Disciplines to empower that decision3. Prepare for Deployment of new strategies and power

A powerful Sunday on the teaching of Kingdom Alignment. We dived deep into the power of the tongue (James 3:1-12)We learned that your tongue was given to: - Hallow God's name - Create realities-Ask and enforce divine order

Join us for this impactful iRise Youth Sunday Service as we continue our study on the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). Pastor Mercy challenges us to move beyond familiar scripture and dig deeper to uncover the powerful, life-changing nuggets within God's wordGet ready to be challenged to check your positioning and align your life to truly reflect the kingdom behavior of a "kingdom influencer!"

This episode explores:The Eternal Kingdom: Unpacking the nature of God's limitless and never-ending reign, as prophesied in Luke 1:31-33.Restored Dominion: Discovering how the authority Adam lost through sin was restored to believers through Jesus Christ (Luke 10:19, Revelation 1:5-6), calling us to bring heavenly influence to Earth.What Does it Mean to "Seek"?: A call to earnestly, diligently, and purposefully pursue God's rule and principles found in the Bible—our book of law.The Good Ground: Examining the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13) and challenging us to be the good ground, prioritizing the Word over the distractions and worries of this age, which the enemy uses to blind our minds.

This message uses the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14) to challenge us on how we respond to God's call.We explore:The King's Feast: God has prepared everything—all things are ready (v. 4). Why do we treat His invitation with contempt and go our own way?The Danger of Levity: Distractions, ungratefulness, and a complaining spirit pull us out of alignment with God. We're called to shift our focus and let our gratitude be more than our requests (Philippians 4:6).Obedience and Garment: Coming to the feast isn't enough; we must honor the King by being rightly attired. This means putting off the old, corrupt way of life and putting on the new man of righteousness and purity (Ephesians 4:22-24).The Call to COME: This is an invite to Choose God, walk in Obedience, Meet the King, and be Elevated. God is a righteous Judge who wants us anchored, like a palm tree, standing firm in His justice and truth (Isaiah 28:16-17).Many are called, but few are chosen. Are you ready to not just accept the invitation, but to stay aligned with the King's terms?