Catch The Fire Church Raleigh

Last Sunday, Mike Thornton shared a powerful message on God's heart to restore every area of our lives. Drawing from Psalm 23 and his own personal testimony, he reminded us that the Lord doesn't simply heal our wounds—He restores us, often bringing us back stronger than before. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https:/...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a message from Acts 8, highlighting how God uses unexpected moments to accomplish His purposes. Through Philip's journey, we see that the Holy Spirit leads ordinary people to bring hope, healing, and the gospel to those who may feel overlooked or far from God. This message challenged us to step out in faith, follow the Holy Spirit's leading, and become part of what...

Last Sunday, Duncan preached from Acts 6–7 on the life of Stephen and what it means to be a Spirit-filled leader. He emphasized that great leaders are full of the Holy Spirit, faith, wisdom, grace, and God’s Word. He challenged the church to live with wholehearted devotion to Jesus and to allow the Holy Spirit to work powerfully through their everyday lives.

Last Sunday, our Next Gen youth members had the opportunity to share during both services, and it was a powerful blessing to hear what God is doing in their lives. They spoke on topics such as having a heart like David, abiding in Christ, how intricate is the dove, and being set on fire for God. Through their messages, passion, and boldness, it was evident that this next generation is hungry for G...

Last Sunday, Jess Ninaber shared a powerful message from Acts 5, highlighting how God purifies, empowers, and advances His Church. Through the stories of Ananias and Sapphira and the bold witness of the apostles, she challenged us to embrace the fear of the Lord over the fear of man and to pursue authenticity before God. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: ht...

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith shared a powerful message titled The Disruptive Power of Miracles from Acts 3 and 4. He reminded the church that true kingdom impact comes not from personal recognition but from a wholehearted desire to see Jesus exalted. Duncan encouraged believers to pursue a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit, growing in both courage and boldness to share their faith and demonstrate Go...

Last Sunday, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful Pentecost message from Acts 2, reminding us that we are still living in the story of the book of Acts today. He encouraged us to hunger for the power and transforming work of the Holy Spirit as we carry out God’s mission to reach people with the gospel. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Wors...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a powerful message titled “The End Is the Beginning” as we launched our new series through the book of Acts. Centered on the Ascension of Jesus, the sermon reminded us that Christ’s ascension was not His departure from the world, but the beginning of Him filling all things through the power of the Holy Spirit. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr....

Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a powerful message from John 21 on Jesus restoring Peter after his failure and calling him to follow again. Through the story, we were reminded that Jesus meets us with grace, restores our identity, and invites us into resurrection life. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/...

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber preached a message on the powerful and often misunderstood nature of meekness, revealing it not as weakness but as strength under control rooted in trust in God. Through Scripture and practical insight, the sermon highlights how surrendering our need to strive, prove ourselves, or control outcomes opens the door to deeper intimacy with Jesus and a life marked by peac...

Last Sunday, Daniel Kolenda delivered a powerful message on “The Sign of Jonah,” pointing to Jesus’ death and resurrection as the ultimate sign calling us to repentance. He challenged us to stop seeking more proof and instead respond with surrender and faith. Through the story of Jonah, we were reminded that we can’t outrun God—His pursuit is rooted in love, even in our lowest moments. More from C...

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith shared a message on “Shutting Out the Enemy,” encouraging us to live in God’s grace and not in offense. He taught that unforgiveness gives the enemy access, while mercy and forgiveness keep us free. Duncan challenged us to release others, forgive ourselves, and trust God with justice. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr....

Last Sunday, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful message on keeping our hearts tender in a world that pulls us toward cynicism and self-protection. Through 1 Corinthians 13 and the story of Thomas in John 20, he reminded us that biblical love is not naïve, but courageous—choosing to believe, hope, and remain open even after pain. As followers of Christ, we’re called to resist hardening our hearts and...

Last Resurrection Sunday, Jess Ninaber delivered a message highlighting the difference between striving for what we lack and receiving what Jesus freely gives. From the fall in Genesis to the victory of the resurrection, she showed how Christ restores what was lost. The message invited listeners to trust in His finished work and step into the new life He offers. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Me...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife delivered a powerful Palm Sunday message, walking us through the final week of Jesus’ life. From the triumphal entry to the Last Supper, he unpacked how Jesus embodied humility, peace, and sacrificial love in the face of expectation and opposition. This sermon challenges us to move beyond a version of Jesus we can control and instead truly follow Him. It’s an invitation to...

Jess Ninaber ended our Hebrews series last Sunday by calling us to run the race of faith with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus. In Hebrews 12–13, she reminded us to lay aside sin and distractions while embracing God’s discipline as loving formation. The message challenged us to pursue holiness, guard against bitterness, and choose what is eternal over what is temporary. Ultimately, it was an in...

Aaron Ninaber spoke last Sunday from Hebrews 11, reminding us that faith is a confident trust in who God is and in the promises He has spoken. Through the lives of imperfect yet faithful men and women in Scripture, he showed that God honors enduring faith, not flawless performance. Aaron encouraged us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, and to remain steadfast in every...

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith preached from Hebrews 8–10, unpacking the beauty of the new covenant and the finished work of Jesus. He reminded us that Christ’s sacrifice was once and for all, securing our redemption, cleansing our conscience, and inviting us to live from our true identity in Him. The message called us out of religion, shame, and striving, and into the joy, freedom, and righteousness m...

Last Sunday, Aaron Ninaber preached from Hebrews on Jesus our High Priest and the better hope of the new covenant. He reminded us we can draw near to God boldly—not through performance, but through Christ’s finished work and ongoing intercession. Aaron also invited us to repent of distorted views of God and receive renewed confidence in the Father’s love. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages:...

Jess Ninaber preached last Sunday as we launched our new series through Hebrews, calling us to fix our gaze on Jesus and hold fast to Him. From Hebrews 1–2, she highlighted the supremacy of Christ—He is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact imprint of His nature, and the One who created, sustains, and purifies us from sin. Jess warned that drifting happens subtly through distraction and apathy, u...

Aaron Ninaber preached a powerful message last Sunday titled “Faithful over Famous,” calling the church to reject the pursuit of significance apart from surrender to Jesus. Through the examples of King David and the Parable of the Talents, Aaron reminded us that God values faithfulness and surrendered hearts over influence or recognition, challenging us to resist comparison and live from our true...

Jess Ninaber preached a powerful message last Sunday titled “The Readiness of the Bride,” calling our church back to intimacy with Jesus and faithfulness in the waiting. Drawing from Matthew 25, she reminded us that readiness isn’t about activity or appearance, but about cultivating a deep inner life with the Holy Spirit. Jess challenged us to return to first love, renew our “yes” to Jesus, and li...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a powerful message on being formed in God’s presence, reminding us that what happens in the secret place shapes who we become in public. He unpacked how prayer is not performance but formation, inviting us to approach God as a loving Father. We were encouraged to cultivate posture, prayer, and presence as we grow in hunger for more of Him. More from Catch The Fire R...

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber spoke a powerful message titled “Living on Daily Bread,” inviting our church into 21 days of prayer and fasting by confronting the deeper hunger in all of us. She reminded us that fasting doesn’t create hunger—it reveals what we’ve been depending on—and pointed us back to Jesus as the true Bread of Life. The message called us to daily surrender, fresh dependence, and...

Aaron Ninaber opened the year by preaching from 2 Kings 4, reminding us that we cannot force God’s presence, but we can prepare room for Him. Through the faith and obedience of the Shunammite woman, we saw how honor and hunger create space for God to move. This message challenged us to reflect on what occupies our hearts and where God may be asking for more access. As we enter a new season, we’re...