Rise Podcast

Send a textESTHER 4:14This is the message from our last English Service at JEER Lancaster. If you are in the area and are looking for a place to worship Join us:Sundays @ 10 Spanish Se4rvice (English Translation available)Tuesday @ 7p Prayer Bible class @ 8p.Every other friday English Service @ 7p.Support the show

Send a textMatthew 11:28Psalm 91Support the show

Send a textBendiciones Familia!!! Gracias por estar aqui, se que esta palabra te va ministrar como me ministro a mi. Dios les bendiga!Support the show

Send a textScripture: John 6:63, Hebrew 11:1-3Support the show

Send a textSteps to Study scripture:1. Pray2. Have a Plan3. Journal4. Context, Context, CONTEXT!5. Seek Guidance6. Cross Reference: NLT, NIV, CSB, ESV7. Ask Questions8. Use other apps wisely: Google search, ChatGPT, etc.9. Be ConsistentSupport the show

Send a textBe intentional because you were intentionally created by God.Support the show

Send a textRise into your purpose!!Your were chosen For Such A Time As This!! Esther 4:14Let go of Fear and grab hold of courage. Joshua 1:9We are a New Creation and the Lord is preparing a place for us.          2 Corinthians 5: 1, 17Support the show

Send a text1. Acknowledge Reality (Opening Reflection) Name the truth: not everyone is excited about Christmas. Loss can include:o Death of a loved oneo Divorce or broken relationshipso Estrangement from familyo Illnesso Financial hardshipo A life that looks nothing like it did last yearKey Thought:Grief doesn’t disappear because it’s December.2. Jesus Was Born Into Grief and Uncertainty Mary faced misunderstanding. Joseph faced fear and uncertainty. Jesus was born under oppression, poverty, and threat. Shortly after His birth, families were grieving (Matthew 2).Biblical Truth:God did not wait for a peaceful world to send His Son.3. Emmanuel Means “God With Us”—Even Here Not God instead of our pain. Not God after our healing. God with us in the middle of it.Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:23Reflection Point:If God chose to come as a baby in a broken world, then He is not uncomfortable withour broken seasons.4. Permission to Grieve Without Guilt You can love Jesus and still feel sad. Which means you can have Joy and stillfeel like you want to cry.Which is why …. You can worship and still weep. Faith is not pretending—it’s trusting God with what’s real.“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:45. Redefining What “Joy” Looks Like This YearJoy may look like: Quiet moments with a few close people instead of huge gatherings Saying no to traditions that hurt Creating new rhythms Remembering without pretendingJoy doesn’t have to be loud.6. Gentle Encouragement for Listeners God is not disappointed by your grief. The same God who came in a manger walks with you now.  Closing Prayer or ReflectionInvite listeners to: Breathe in Jesus who is your Joy Release unrealistic expectations Invite Jesus into their pain—- That is the celebration, that despite the pain Jesus made himself availableto everyone. We just have to be willing to accept him. Release the pressure of keeping up with how things used to be when so muchhas changed.Closing Line Idea:“This Christmas, you don’t have to be okay. You just have to let Him be with you.”  Scripture reading: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:14 Encourage journaling or lighting a candle in remembranceSupport the show

Send a textWe don't Obey to be loved, We obey because we are loved.Check out Rise Ministry LLC on instagram for a weekly devotional to accompany every Podcast episode. @riseministryllcSupport the show

Send a textPurpose is the Why behind our existence.Calling is the How behind our existence.Assignment is the What of our existence.In Christ we have answers to all three areas, so lets Walk boldly, live Holy, Lets Rise!Support the show

Send a textGod's voice should should be louder than anyone elses. He created us and He loves us. Here are 8 verses to remember Just who you are in Christ. There are many many more, but this is a good start. Declare this over your life everyday:I am alive- Ephesians 2:5I am God's Masterpiece- Ephesians 2:10I am Part of the Body of Christ- 1 Corinthians 12:27I am Chosen- 1 Peter 2:9I am Handpicked- Jeremiah 1:5I am Set Free- Romans 6:18I am wonderfully made- Psalm 139:14I am Healed- 1 Peter 2:24Walk Boldly. Live holy. Rise.Support the show

Send a textRise Ministry has an 8 year history. that process has brought us to where we are today. Identity is such a huge part of today's culture and it answers three question:1. What is my character? How do other's describe me without describing how I look or what I do?2. What is my purpose? Why am I here? what is the reason for my existence?3. where to I belong? Who are my people?Support the show

Send a textJust a little bit about what the vision is and the mission we are all called to.Remember to Walk Boldly. Live Holy. Let's Rise!!Support the show