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Rise City Church
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Rise City Church is a vibrant, life-giving church in East County San Diego that exists to see people encounter Jesus & experience life to the fullest.
We believe one moment with Jesus changes everything, and we are committed to helping people grow in faith, live generously, serve others, and stand united in purpose.
Our call is simple: Wake up to Jesus, rise to life, and shine His light—impacting our community and beyond with the hope of Christ.
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Community Matters
3w ago00:34:36Tap to summarizeWe weren't meant to follow Jesus alone.In this message, Pastor Jeremy shares a powerful personal story and unpacks why God designed spiritual growth to happen in community. Drawing from Scripture and his own experiences, he explores how biblical community encourages us, supports us in difficult seasons, helps us grow in our faith, and reminds us of God's truth when we need it most.In a culture that is more connected than ever yet often feels increasingly isolated, this message is a reminder that God never intended for us to walk through life on our own. We grow stronger, wiser, and more like Christ when we pursue Him alongside others.
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Truth That Lasts
4w ago00:39:13Tap to summarizeWhat we hear repeatedly eventually becomes what we believe.In week four of our Imprinted series, Pastor Bobby walks through Psalm 136 and explores the phrase repeated throughout the entire chapter: “His faithful love endures forever.”Through stories of God's faithfulness, the psalm invites us to remember a truth that can easily get drowned out by our circumstances. When life is difficult, disappointment is loud, and questions remain unanswered, what truth are we rehearsing?This message is a reminder that God's love is not determined by our current season. His faithfulness has been constant throughout every chapter of Scripture, and it remains constant in our lives today.
Transcribe →God Walks With You
May 2400:34:36Tap to summarizeSome passages in Scripture become so familiar that we stop noticing how powerful they really are.In week three of our Imprinted series, Pastor Bobby walks through Psalm 23 and reminds us that this psalm is more than comforting words — it’s an invitation to know the Shepherd personally and trust His voice through every season of life.Whether you’re walking through peace, uncertainty, disappointment, or a valley you didn’t expect, Psalm 23 points us back to the nearness, goodness, and faithfulness of God.
Transcribe →Fix Your Eyes
May 1700:33:15Tap to summarizeComparison, bitterness, disappointment, and hopelessness all begin to shape us when our eyes are fixed in the wrong direction.In week two of our Imprinted series, Pastor Bobby walks through Psalm 73 and the honest struggle of feeling frustrated when life doesn’t seem fair. Through the poetry of Asaph, this message explores how comparison steals joy, how bitterness takes root, and how the presence of God is the only thing that truly restores our perspective.No matter what season you’re walking through, this sermon is a reminder that what we focus on shapes the way we see everything — and when we turn our eyes back to Jesus, temporary things stop pretending to be ultimate things.
Transcribe →Fix Your Eyes
May 1700:33:15Tap to summarizeComparison, bitterness, disappointment, and hopelessness all begin to shape us when our eyes are fixed in the wrong direction.In week two of our Imprinted series, Pastor Bobby walks through Psalm 73 and the honest struggle of feeling frustrated when life doesn’t seem fair. Through the poetry of Asaph, this message explores how comparison steals joy, how bitterness takes root, and how the presence of God is the only thing that truly restores our perspective.No matter what season you’re walking through, this sermon is a reminder that what we focus on shapes the way we see everything — and when we turn our eyes back to Jesus, temporary things stop pretending to be ultimate things.
Transcribe →God Still Sees You
May 1000:45:01Tap to summarizeFeeling forgotten can change the way we see everything — especially God.In this message, Pastor Bobby explores the tension of walking through difficult seasons and the reminder that God’s faithfulness is deeper than our circumstances. Unanswered prayers, disappointment, loneliness, and pain can slowly convince us that God is distant, but Isaiah 49 paints a different picture — one of a God who sees, remembers, and stays faithful to His people.Through the beauty of biblical poetry and the story of Thomas, Pastor Bobby unpacks what it looks like to trust God in uncertain seasons and hold onto His promises even when life feels heavy.
Transcribe →God Still Sees You
May 1000:45:01Tap to summarizeFeeling forgotten can change the way we see everything — especially God.In this message, Pastor Bobby explores the tension of walking through difficult seasons and the reminder that God’s faithfulness is deeper than our circumstances. Unanswered prayers, disappointment, loneliness, and pain can slowly convince us that God is distant, but Isaiah 49 paints a different picture — one of a God who sees, remembers, and stays faithful to His people.Through the beauty of biblical poetry and the story of Thomas, Pastor Bobby unpacks what it looks like to trust God in uncertain seasons and hold onto His promises even when life feels heavy.
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Symptoms and Side Effects
May 300:37:31Tap to summarizeIn the body of Christ, we all have a calling. In this message, Jeremy Nicks discusses the symptoms and side effects related to our calling to serve.
Transcribe →Symptoms and Side Effects
May 300:37:31Tap to summarizeIn the body of Christ, we all have a calling. In this message, Jeremy Nicks discusses the symptoms and side effects related to our calling to serve.
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"What Are You Building Your Life On?"
Apr 2600:35:50Tap to summarizeAt the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus brings everything down to one question: what are you building your life on?This message walks through His final words and the choice in front of all of us—to build on the rock or on the sand. Not just hearing what He says, but actually living it out.We talk about what it looks like to trust God, to let His words speak to us personally, and to live a life that actually reflects it.
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