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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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"What Stops Us From Sharing Our Faith?"
Mar 1500:31:27Tap to summarize**What if the greatest mission field in your life is simply the conversations you’re avoiding?**In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell continues our **Risk Theology** series by exploring the risk of sharing our faith.Jesus tells His disciples that the harvest is plentiful—but the workers are few. Yet for many believers, the biggest barrier isn’t opportunity… it’s fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of saying the wrong thing. Fear of not knowing enough.Through the story of the man born blind and the testimony of Lazarus, we’re reminded that pointing people to Jesus doesn’t require perfect theology, a ministry title, or all the answers. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can share is simply the story of what Jesus has done in your life.This message invites us to step past hesitation, trust God with the outcome, and take the simple but powerful risk of telling our story.
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Mar 800:39:21Tap to summarizeIn this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell kicks off our new series Risk Theology by stepping into the story of Esther.Esther finds herself in a moment where staying silent feels safer than stepping forward—but the cost of doing nothing may be even greater. Through this powerful moment in Esther 4, we’re reminded that faith often calls us beyond our comfort and into places that feel uncertain.What if God has placed you exactly where you are for a reason?This message invites us to wrestle with fear, trust God’s plan, and consider what it looks like to take a step of faith when it matters most.
Transcribe →Risk Theology
Mar 800:39:21Tap to summarizeIn this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell kicks off our new series Risk Theology by stepping into the story of Esther.Esther finds herself in a moment where staying silent feels safer than stepping forward—but the cost of doing nothing may be even greater. Through this powerful moment in Esther 4, we’re reminded that faith often calls us beyond our comfort and into places that feel uncertain.What if God has placed you exactly where you are for a reason?This message invites us to wrestle with fear, trust God’s plan, and consider what it looks like to take a step of faith when it matters most.
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Faith Hope & Love
Mar 100:37:20Tap to summarizeWhat keeps you going when the excitement fades?In this message, Pastor Jeremy dives into the tension between emotion and commitment. Through the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, we’re reminded that faith isn’t proven in the highlight moments — it’s formed in the middle, when obedience feels costly and the outcome is unclear.If you’re walking through a season that feels uncertain, heavy, or stretched, there’s a deeper foundation available — one that carries you further than feelings ever could.
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Mar 100:37:20Tap to summarizeWhat keeps you going when the excitement fades?In this message, Pastor Jeremy dives into the tension between emotion and commitment. Through the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, we’re reminded that faith isn’t proven in the highlight moments — it’s formed in the middle, when obedience feels costly and the outcome is unclear.If you’re walking through a season that feels uncertain, heavy, or stretched, there’s a deeper foundation available — one that carries you further than feelings ever could.
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Living Water
Feb 2200:35:23Tap to summarizeIn this Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Bobby brings us back to the well in John 4 and reminds us what all of this is really about.Through Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well, we see a Savior who meets people right where they are and offers something deeper than what they came looking for. It’s a simple story, but it carries a powerful reminder: when Jesus becomes our source, everything shifts.As we take steps forward in The Oasis Initiative, this message helps ground our hearts. This isn’t just about building space — it’s about making room for encounters with Christ. We’re believing for a church where His life flows freely and where people in our city can truly find Living Water.
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Feb 2200:35:23Tap to summarizeIn this Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Bobby brings us back to the well in John 4 and reminds us what all of this is really about.Through Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well, we see a Savior who meets people right where they are and offers something deeper than what they came looking for. It’s a simple story, but it carries a powerful reminder: when Jesus becomes our source, everything shifts.As we take steps forward in The Oasis Initiative, this message helps ground our hearts. This isn’t just about building space — it’s about making room for encounters with Christ. We’re believing for a church where His life flows freely and where people in our city can truly find Living Water.
Transcribe →Life Built On Faith
Feb 1500:40:03Tap to summarizeWhat does it really mean to live by faith?In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell challenges us to trust God beyond what we can see. As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just something we say we have — it’s what we build our lives on.As a church family, we believe God is moving in our time, in our city, and through His Church. Faith always requires a step — and this is ours.
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Feb 1500:40:03Tap to summarizeWhat does it really mean to live by faith?In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell challenges us to trust God beyond what we can see. As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just something we say we have — it’s what we build our lives on.As a church family, we believe God is moving in our time, in our city, and through His Church. Faith always requires a step — and this is ours.
Transcribe →Reflecting God's Generosity
Feb 800:46:58Tap to summarizeIn this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell invites us to see generosity not as obligation, but as overflow.As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that generosity lifts our eyes beyond ourselves. From David giving toward a future he would never see, to Nehemiah rebuilding what had been neglected, Scripture shows us that faithful sacrifice fuels the work of God and shapes stories that outlive us.Ultimately, our generosity reflects the heart of a generous God. He gives freely. He gives faithfully. And when we live with open hands, we mirror His character to the world around us.As a church family, we’re praying boldly and believing God for all He wants to do in and through Rise City in this next season.
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