Catch The Fire Church Raleigh

This Sunday, Justin Rife continued our Names of God series by teaching on Yahweh Jireh—The Lord Will Provide. In Genesis 22, we follow Abraham and Isaac up the mountain where God tests Abraham’s faith. This is not a moment of cruelty but a moment of revelation of God's character as a faithful provider. When our faith is tested, His faithfulness is revealed. Through this passage, we are invited to...

This past Sunday, Aaron Ninaber continued our Names of God series with a powerful message on El Shaddai—God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One. In Genesis 17, God introduces Himself as El Shaddai to Abraham in a moment of delay and human limitation, reminding us that He is both our powerful provider and our nurturing sustainer. This name reveals God’s nature to meet us not only in ideal circumstance...

This past Sunday, Duncan Smith preached on the sacred and eternal name of God—Yahweh. Often mistranslated as “Jehovah,” this name reveals God’s self-existent nature and His desire for a personal relationship with His people. The name of Jesus, Yeshua, means “Yahweh is salvation,” pointing to the stunning truth that Jesus is Yahweh in the flesh. From the burning bush to the Gospel of John, Scriptur...

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber preached on Holy Dissatisfaction: Becoming a Spirit-Mobilized People—that God-given hunger for more of His presence and power. At Pentecost, ordinary believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to live with boldness and radical obedience. That same Spirit stirs us today to refuse a predictable, passionless faith and to bring God’s presence into every par...

This week, Murray Smith shared a powerful message on Depending Upon the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 8 and John 7:37-39, he reminded us that we are not just sinners with a ticket to heaven—we are brand new creations, born again by the Spirit. Through Jesus, we receive an unlimited supply of the Holy Spirit who empowers us to become more like Him. This transformation isn’t about self-effort; it...

This week, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful message titled The Leadership of the Lord, reminding us that God's discipline is not punishment, but a loving invitation into deeper intimacy with Him (Hebrews 12:1–11). As sons and daughters, we can trust that His correction comes from a heart of love, not condemnation. While the enemy uses shame to isolate and confuse us, God’s discipline brings convict...

This week, Jess Ninaber brought a timely and powerful word from Hebrews 12 about running the race of faith with endurance. Drawing from the context of early Christians facing persecution, we’re reminded that the call to follow Jesus is not a casual stroll—it’s a costly, all-in commitment that requires laying aside every weight and sin that entangles us. The Christian life is not a sprint but a pil...

This Sunday, Dr. Heidi Baker shared a powerful word centered on John 6 and Jesus as the Bread of Life. Drawing from her life among the poor in Mozambique, Heidi reminded us that the gospel is not just something we preach—it’s something we become. As she recounted encounters with extreme hunger, both physical and spiritual, she brought us back to Jesus’ call to receive fresh bread daily through com...

This Sunday, Justin Rife took us through John 21, where the resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples once again. After a night of disappointment, Jesus meets them on the shore, prepares a meal, and welcomes them with compassion. For Peter, this moment is not just another encounter but a deeply personal restoration. Around a charcoal fire, the very setting where he once denied Jesus, Peter is giv...

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber shared a powerful word from John 20, reminding us that while we celebrate the resurrection with joy, the disciples' first Easter evening was filled with fear, shame, and uncertainty. Behind locked doors, Jesus appeared and spoke peace — not as the absence of conflict, but as the presence of wholeness, restoration, and reconciliation. The resurrection was not only abo...

This Easter Sunday, Aaron Ninaber took us on a journey through The Four Gardens—from Eden to the resurrection. In Eden, intimacy was lost through disobedience, but in Gethsemane, Jesus chose obedience in the face of anguish. At the cross, He willingly gave Himself to reverse the curse, and in the garden tomb, He rose again, restoring what was lost. Mistaken as a gardener by Mary, Jesus was, in fac...

This week, Jess Ninaber preached a powerful Palm Sunday message as we step into Holy Week. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the crowds shouted “Hosanna!”—praising and pleading for salvation. They expected a conquering king, but Jesus came in peace, fulfilling prophecy and revealing a different kind of Kingdom. There’s a tension between expectation and reality—and we often miss Jesus when...

This week, Pastor Aaron Ninaber closed out our Joy Full series with Philippians 4, urging us to stand fast in the Lord and be a people marked by love, gentleness, and unity. Paul pleads with the church to reconcile for the sake of the gospel—and then to rejoice! What are you known for? Are you someone who believes the best and walks in love, or are you easily pulled into division and drama? As fol...

Duncan Smith continued in our Philippians series with a message on Lose It All to Win the Prize. Life isn’t built on status, spirituality, or achievements—everything is loss compared to knowing Jesus, who is our true prize. The call is to let go of the past and hold tightly to the future because our future isn’t just a destination—it’s a person, Jesus Himself. As we press on, we look ahead with ho...

This week, Kate Smith took us through Philippians 2, where Paul calls the church to embrace humility, unity, and the mindset of Christ. Writing from prison, Paul speaks of the deep joy he found in Christ despite suffering, reminding us that Jesus, though fully God, humbled Himself as a servant and gave His life in obedience to the Father. True humility isn’t thinking less of ourselves, but fully d...

This week, Justin Rife continued our Joy Full series through Philippians, exploring redemptive suffering—finding joy even in the midst of hardship. Paul, writing from prison, declares that his suffering has actually advanced the gospel, challenging us to see trials through a kingdom perspective. Scripture reveals three key principles for walking in joy: engaging in kingdom community, choosing to r...

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 love would abound in knowledge and discernment, lea...

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 Great Commission is not just a suggestion; it is a man...

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. The kingdom of heaven is at hand, and we are the...

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 bridge has been restored—we now carry His presence...

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 are lost—because they are His, even before they be...

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 trusting God’s wisdom over his own. Even when forgo...

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 presence. This message will encourage you to respond...

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 alligns with His will to bring freedom, healing, and ju...

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 Jesus. No person, situation, or institution is bey...