Aaron Ninaber kicked off our Joy Full series with an introduction to the book of Philippians, a letter overflowing with gratitude, unity, and unshakable joy. Writing from prison, Paul reminds the church that they are not just recipients of the gospel but partakers in it—partners in faith, generosity, and mission. His prayer for them is that their l…

In the final message of our Kingdom Come series, Jess Ninaber challenged us to step into our role as kingdom carriers. The kingdom of God does not advance passively—it requires boldness, faith, and obedience. Jesus has entrusted us with His mission, calling us to fix our eyes on Him, walk in our authority, and take the gospel to the world. The Grea…

This week, Aaron Ninaber continues our Kingdom Come series with a powerful message on living as God’s dwelling place. The Holy Spirit has been given to us—not just to change our afterlife itinerary, but to empower us to bring the kingdom wherever we go. As joint heirs with Christ, we are called to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do like Jesus…

This week, Jess Ninaber continued our Kingdom Come series, diving into what it means to live as Kingdom people. Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10), calling us to actively participate in bringing heaven to earth. Eden was a prototype of heaven on earth, and through Jesus, the b…

This week, Duncan Smith opened up our Kingdom Come series with a powerful message from Luke 15 on bringing heaven to earth. While the secret place is essential, we are also called to step into the public place, shining our light for the lost. Through the parable of the lost coin, we see God’s relentless pursuit of those who don’t even realize they …

Aaron Ninaber continued on in our Closer series with the story of Joseph found in Genesis 37–50. Joseph’s story is one of betrayal, hardship, and ultimate redemption, revealing God’s faithfulness in every season. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and later imprisoned on false charges, Joseph remained steadfast, serving with excellence and t…

This week, Jess Ninaber continues our Closer series with a powerful reminder of God’s unchanging desire to dwell with us. From the very beginning, God’s heart has been to be near His people, despite our sin and failures, inviting us into deeper intimacy with Him. As we draw near to Him through faith and repentance, we experience His transforming pr…

This Sunday, Aaron Ninaber kicked off our series "Closer: 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting." What kind of fasting truly pleases the Lord? In this message, we uncover the heart behind biblical fasting as revealed through examples like Moses, Daniel, Esther, and Isaiah 58. God’s desire is not for empty rituals or outward displays but for a fast that allig…

This week, we welcomed Jordan Verner, Pastor of Riverhouse Church in Boise, Idaho, who shared a powerful message on the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 13, we see the Kingdom is like a mustard seed—small, hidden, and costly—but destined to grow and transform. God’s authority is His power to redeem all things, vividly demonstrated in the resurrection of …

We had a powerful Sunday morning with Jordan Verner of Riverhouse Church in Boise, Idaho! God is looking for hearts fully devoted to Him—hearts molded by the Holy Spirit to resemble Jesus. There is no scarcity of God’s anointing or calling, only a need for yielded hearts ready to receive His blessing to bring hope to a broken world. We are encourag…

This week, Duncan Smith invited us to step into greater power, greater grace, and greater goodness through reliance on God. Hebrews 1:14-2:4 reminds us of the vastness of our salvation and the importance of anchoring ourselves in Christ and His Word to avoid drifting into worldly currents. We’re called to press into deeper intimacy with the Spirit,…

This week, we concluded our Advent series with the candle of Love. As we prepared for Christmas, we reflected on the profound truth that Jesus is Immanuel—God with us. From Isaiah’s prophecy to its fulfillment in Jesus’ birth, we see the depth of God’s love, a love that moves Him to dwell among us, redeem us, and invite us into relationship with Hi…

This week, Jess Ninaber continued our Advent series by lighting the candle of Joy. Joy is both in the waiting and in the fulfillment, as we see in Isaiah 35—a promise of restoration fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. Unlike fleeting happiness, biblical joy is deep and steady, anchored in God’s faithfulness and His presence with us in every season. A…

This week, Aaron continues our Advent series by lighting the candle of Peace. In a season often marked by chaos and busyness, we pause to reflect on the deeper, biblical meaning of peace—Shalom—a wholeness and restoration that only Jesus can bring. As the Prince of Peace, Jesus offers us more than a state of relaxation He offers us a transformative…

This week, Jess Ninaber kicked off our Advent series! During this Advent season, we begin by lighting the candle of Hope, remembering that Jesus is the light that breaks through the darkness. In a world full of uncertainty, we are called to fix our eyes on the unchanging character of God, trusting that His promises will never expire. Though we may …

In today’s fast-paced, noisy world, what does it look like to unplug from distractions and fully submit to Jesus? This week’s message from James 4 + 5 calls us to “submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him.” Through vivid illustrations, including the necessity of “manure moments” for growth, we learn how humility and surrender bring us …

This week, we explored James 3 with a compelling message on “The Untamed Tongue.” James uses vivid imagery to show us the immense power of our words, comparing the tongue to a small rudder steering a massive ship or a spark igniting a forest fire. This passage challenges us to consider how our speech reflects the condition of our hearts. Are we ble…

This week, we continued our journey through the book of James with a powerful message on “Faith that Shows.” In James 2, we confront the sin of partiality, learning how favoritism and judgment are contrary to the love of Christ. James challenges us to not just believe in God but to live a faith that is evident through our actions. True faith, as Ja…

This week Jess Ninaber kicked off our new sermon series, Fervent Faith, which focuses on the book of James. Diving into James 1, we discover how we are called to respond in the face of trials, temptations, and wealth. James offers timeless wisdom about the challenges that test our faith, urging us to stand firm, seek God’s wisdom, and remain steadf…

Jess Ninaber wrapped up our series on the parables with a message titled "The Fruitful Heart," based on the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The condition of our hearts impacts our ability to receive God's Word. Through these verses we explore the types of soil that our heart can be likened to- hardened, shallow, thorny, and fertile. Only t…

This week, we explored the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18:21-35. Through this parable, we were reminded of the vastness of God’s mercy, the requirement of forgiveness and the unholy matrimony with duplicity. We see in this story a king who forgave an astronomical debt, but the forgiven servant who fails to extend that same grace…

This week Justin Rife unpacked the Parable of the Prodigal Son, revealing a powerful picture of reconciliation and community. Both sons-one who squandered his inheritance and the other who tried to earn the father’s love-were declared beloved sons by the father. God’s heart is for reconciliation and unity, and as believers that should be reflected …

In this week's message, Jonathan Schunker kicked off our new series on Parables with a powerful word from Luke 12:13-34. He unpacked the anatomy of greed, showing how it disguises itself as wisdom and causes us to focus on ourselves instead of seeking God's guidance. Greed traps us in a cycle of anxiety and fear, living in the future rather than th…

Jess Ninaber preached this week on The Refining Fire of God, emphasizing the importance of repentance in maintaining the fire of God within us. God is a consuming fire, refining us until He sees His reflection in us. Holiness is not a legalistic checklist but a transformative process of surrendering to God's goodness and mercy. As we present oursel…

This week, Aaron preached from a place of vulnerability and passion urging us as the Temple of God to tend to the Altar Fire of our hearts. Jesus is calling out to His bride, inviting them to return to their first love as His beloved. This message was a significant r, challenging us to rekindle our love for Christ and live as living sacrifices, con…

Jess Ninaber closed out our Ephesians sermon series with an unforgettable message on the armor of God. Our true battle is not against one another but against the spiritual forces of darkness that oppose God's plan. Drawing on Isaiah 59, Paul calls us to stand firm against those powers by putting on the armor of God. As we engage in prayer and inter…

This week, Aaron Ninaber continued our Ephesians series with a powerful message on the new creation reality we can live by because of Christ! In Ephesians 5 + 6, Paul calls us to a higher standard of living that reflects the light and love of Christ. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to step out of old ways and into a new kingdom reality, marke…

Duncan Smith continued in our Ephesians sermon series this week, diving into Ephesians 4 and exploring the five-fold ministry (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher) as Christ's gifts to His body. These roles are designed to equip the saints, ensuring the healthy building up of the church under the Lordship of Jesus. The ultimate goal i…

This week, Jess Ninaber continued our sermon series on Ephesians with a powerful message on grace! In Ephesians 2, Paul tells us that it is by grace that we have been saved. Salvation and grace are given freely to us, but as believers, we respond with our trust and total surrender which leads us to living lives worthy of that gift. Because we’ve be…

Aaron Ninaber kicked off our new sermon series this week on Ephesians! Throughout the book of Ephesians, Paul reveals God's plan to bring all things together in Christ- this unity is for everyone in the body of Christ. As members of God's family, our identity is secure- we’ve been adopted as His children, each with a specific purpose. Let us not to…

We were so blessed to hear from Trevor Bien this past Sunday. He shared on the significance of the Lord's Prayer and its timeless relevance for us today. Prayer is more than a ritual- it is a daily practice that reorients our priorities and strengthens our relationship with God. The Lord's Prayer is presented as a model that encapsulates five key p…

This past week, Jess Ninaber shared a powerful message on "Dwelling Place." An altar symbolizes God's presence with us and we must be willing to create a space for Him, like the tabernacle and the temple. The Holy Spirit's presence is God's greatest gift, allowing us to have a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ. The invitation is for us…

Duncan Smith brought a timely word this week centered around the wisdom of winning souls, inspired by Proverbs 11:30. We are called to devote our lives to spreading the gospel and living an exciting, purpose-filled life as described in Matthew 28:18-20. Our effectiveness as witnesses for Christ comes not from wise and persuasive words, but from rel…

This week we had the privilege of receiving the word from Max Thomas. Max and his family live overseas and are doing significant work in the Middle East among refugees. Max reminded us of the nearness of God and how God is a God that comes into our mess and our sin, He's not far, He's near.โดย Catch The Fire Church - Raleigh

This week, we heard from four powerful GenZ preachers. We strongly believe that God is moving within GenZ and bringing unity amongst all generations. Be encouraged, challenged, and witness the Spirit of God in the next generation.โดย Catch The Fire Church - Raleigh

This week, Aaron Ninaber delivered a powerful message about the entitlement epidemic in our culture and its potential impact on our relationship with the Lord. Scriptures like Romans 11:35, Job 41:11, and Luke 17:7-10 remind us that God owes us nothing. Yet, the gospel's good news is that He has given us everything through His Son, Jesus. Be encour…

This week Jess Ninaber brought a powerful message about strengthening yourself in the Lord. Looking at 1 Samuel 30 we see how David set a beautiful example of seeking God’s wisdom and strength during difficult times. By running to God, remembering who we are in Him, and practicing obedience, we can transform even our worst days into victorious ones…

This past Sunday Duncan Smith delivered a powerful message on four levels of relationship that we can have with God. Taking us through each one, we see the depths of God’s love for us and our calling and purpose in His Kingdom. Check out the full message!โดย Catch The Fire Church - Raleigh

We closed out our "We Will Go" series with an incredible panel discussing the practicalities of what it looks like to "go." Whether that be in your local community or on the mission field, we are all called to be the light of the world!โดย Catch The Fire Church - Raleigh

This week, we continued our "We Will Go" series with a message on "Bold Faith." This sermon dives into the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, moving us from fear to fearless witness. Aaron unpacks how the early disciples, once gripped by fear, became bold proclaimers of the Gospel through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Learn how we, too, can be f…

This week our pastor, Jess Ninaber, preached from Matthew 28:18-20 on The Great Commission. This commission is active, it involves not just sharing the gospel, but intentionally engaging in the lives of others, teaching them to follow Jesus, and encouraging spiritual maturity. The mission is global, reaching out to every ethnic and people group. As…

This week we heard from Justin Rife, our Community Pastor, on the importance of embracing the city! As believers, we have a mission to go out into our local communities to bring the good news of redemption through Jesus Christ. The world is growing with anticipation for us to go. Are we willing to be people of mercy in cities that don't deserve mer…

We had a powerful Pentecost Sunday with a wonderful message from Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, on “The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit.” While religion often focuses on what we can do for God, Christianity is about what God has done for us, particularly through Jesus’s sacrifice and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. Drawing on John 7:37-39, Smith h…

Check out this week’s message from our Lead Pastor, Aaron Ninaber: "The Gift of Holy Spirit.” The ministry of the Holy Spirit moving through our lives is to glorify Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins! Through repentance and walking in the Spirit, we recognize that the nine gifts laid out in 1 Corinthians 12 are not distant goals but integral…

Check out this week’s message from our Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber: "Who Is The Holy Spirit?". As believers, it is so important to understand the multifaceted nature and character of the Holy Spirit, desiring the fullness of His presence. In John 14:12-18;26 Jesus reveals to the disciples how the Spirit empowers, comforts, and guides believers. The H…

This week Pastor Aaron kicked off our new sermon series, Pneuma. His sermon, “The Necessity of the Holy Spirit” highlights the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit in every believer. In John 16, we see the kindness of Jesus to reassure His disciples that though he had to leave this earth, it was necessary so that the Helper could come. For the Spi…

This week, Jess concluded the last moments of Jesus’ time on earth before his ascension to heaven. Reading from John 21, we see Jesus standing on the shore, calling out to Peter and the six other disciples to come and have breakfast with Him. It’s a powerful story of Jesus seeking out Peter who has returned to what he’s always known and restoring h…

This week, Aaron Ninaber, our Lead Pastor, delivered a powerful sermon journeying through the post-resurrection encounters of Jesus found in John 20. Jesus meets us in our moments of weakness, doubt, and disillusionment, breaking through our self-imposed barriers with a message of peace and assurance. Our struggles and questions don’t disqualify us…

Pastor Jess Ninaber preaches from Luke 24:13-35 leading us through the story of The Road To Emmaus. After Jesus’ resurrection, two disciples are left disillusioned and disappointed by Jesus' death. Despite walking alongside Jesus, they fail to recognize him, blinded by their own preconceived notions of who Jesus should be and how he should fulfill …

On Easter Sunday, we were blessed with an inspiring message from our Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, titled "Victory in the Resurrection." This sermon beautifully underscores how Jesus supplanted our human endeavors with His unparalleled sacrifice. True Christianity revolves around God's selfless act of sacrifice on our behalf. Through Jesus' resurrec…