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Pastor Evan shares from 1 Kings 18–19, where Elijah moves from a powerful public victory to a deep personal low. Instead of rebuking him, God restores him with rest and care, showing that true faith isn’t living on edge but learning to trust God and hear His voice even in the quiet.

What do you do when your faith is being tested in real time?In this episode, Pastor Evan dives into what it actually looks like to trust God when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, and out of your control. This isn’t about surface level encouragement. It’s about walking through pressure, doubt, and hard seasons without losing your faith.If you’ve been feeling stretched, discouraged, or close to giving up, this message will meet you right where you are and remind you that the fire isn’t here to break you, it’s here to refine you.Press play. This one might be exactly what you need today.

Afe Filemoni from Arise Church shares a powerful message on David and Goliath, reminding us to identify the giants in our lives, refuse to fight battles using someone else’s identity or approval, and stand firm in confidence by remembering what God has already done. Through David’s faith, we see that victory doesn’t come from strength or fearlessness, but from trusting God fully, knowing that the same God who delivered before will do it again.

Ever felt like God didn’t come through the way you thought He would? In this episode, we dive into Luke 24 and the story of two followers walking away from Jerusalem, carrying disappointment, confusion, and lost hope. But everything changes when Jesus meets them on the road. “Burning Hearts” unpacks how Jesus shows up in our lowest moments, reveals truth through Scripture, and reignites a faith that actually moves again. If your faith feels stuck, distant, or worn out, this conversation will remind you that the story isn’t over. Jesus is alive and He’s still setting hearts on fire.

Rahab’s story shows us what faith looks like in action. By trusting God, she protected her family, welcomed the spies, and aligned herself with His people, even when the outcome was uncertain (Hebrews 11:30–31, Joshua 2:8–21). Faith believes before it sees, doesn’t always look like we expect, identifies with God’s people, and acts on what it believes. As Romans 1:16–17 reminds us, the Good News is the power of God to save everyone who believes, and righteousness comes through faith from start to finish.

What do you do when everyone around you is full of fear, doubt, and negativity? In this episode, Pastor Evan breaks down what it means to have unshakable faith like Joshua and Caleb—faith that sees past giants, stands firm against popular opinion, and refuses to let go of God’s promises. While others gave in to fear, they trusted in who God is, not just what they saw. This message will push you to confront the mindsets, habits, and voices holding you back, and remind you that stepping into God’s promises often requires letting some things die. If you’re ready to stop shrinking back and start walking in bold, confident faith, this episode is for you.

In “Faith Like Moses,” based on Exodus 33 and Hebrews 11, we see a life marked by bold, unwavering faith—Moses chose God over comfort, trusted Him through the unknown, and ultimately desired His presence above all else; his story centers on three powerful prayers: “Teach me Your ways,” “Go with us,” and “Show me Your glory,” reminding us that true faith isn’t about what God gives, but about knowing and being with Him.

Guest speaker Tim Abe shared a powerful message on faith through the story of Moses and the courage of his mother. In a moment when fear surrounded her, she chose to trust God and step out in bold faith, placing her son into God’s hands. This message reminds us that real faith often looks like surrender, obedience, and trusting God even when the outcome is uncertain. Be encouraged that the steps of faith you take today can shape a future far beyond what you can see.Recorded live at Arise Church in Hilo, Hawaii.

Many of us find ourselves living in what I call the in between, the space between God’s promise and its fulfillment where faith grows as we trust Him beyond what we can see. Recorded live at Arise Church in Hilo, Hawaii.

You cannot step into God’s promises while living in fear of tomorrow. In this sermon, learn how faith unlocks your future, why obedience matters before clarity, and how to move forward with confidence in God’s plan.Recorded live at Arise Church in Hilo, Hawaii.

Marriage is not sustained by feelings alone. It is sustained by faith. In this sermon, Pastor Evan teaches how to put God at the center of your relationship, navigate challenges with grace, and strengthen your covenant through obedience and trust.Recorded live at Arise Church in Hilo, Hawaii.

Watch this message as we dive into Abraham’s defining moment of faith in Genesis 22 and discover what it really means to trust God beyond the promise, surrender what matters most, and believe that He will provide exactly what you need right on time.GET PLUGGED IN AT ARISE CHURCH: At Arise Church, we believe in biblical truth, authentic relationships, and serving others.