Catch The Fire Church Raleigh

Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber, closed out our Seek First series with a powerful message on Walking in God’s will. We have an invitation to seek the will of God in our lives. Seeking his will involves regular communion, complete trust, and total surrender of control. This is a pathway to purposeful living. God has called us to live a purposeful life, and that can only be found by seeking Him first.

This week, Pastor John Arnott delivered a profound message on the enduring truth of Jesus and the Word of God. He emphasized how the gospel remains as vibrant and relevant today as it was in the past. The sermon served as a catalyst, inspiring us to confidently share our faith with others, fueled by the anticipation of Jesus' return.

Continuing our series Seek First: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting,” our community paster, Justin Rife, reflects upon the book of Colossians, emphasizing the importance of filtering beliefs through Christ rather than external influences. He cautions against domesticating Jesus and encourages focusing on the simplicity of the Gospel, connecting these ideas to daily practices like fasting, prayer, and...

This week, our lead pastor, Aaron Ninaber, kicked off our new series, “Seek First: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting,” with a challenging message on seeking the Lord. The biblical promise to us is that when we seek we will find Him, when we knock the door will be opened to us. It’s not “it might,” it’s “it will.” Be encouraged through this message to consecrate yourself before the Lord and seek Him fi...

Happy New Year, family! We got to hear an amazing message from our Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, this past weekend! He reminded us that we were not placed on this earth to make ourselves wonderful, boasting about what we will do for Jesus. Instead, we should boast about Jesus and what He has done for us! Make your resolutions this year, go out and be amazing, but do all of this in His power and His...

Jess Ninaber continued our advent series this week with The Gift of Joy! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we are celebrating the start of a beautiful story to the cross that redeems humanity, saves us, and now seats us in heavenly places with Him in eternity. No matter what your circumstances may look like this season, it does not change the fact that Jesus is our Savior. Our joy is not based o...

To kick off our Advent series, Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber, brought a powerful word titled, “Peace Is A Person.” Peace is not an emotion based on circumstances, it is a person, and His name is Jesus! Under the New Covenant, we don't only get to receive the attributes of peace, but peace Himself! Culture's version of peace is temporary, God's version of peace is everlasting and available to all who b...

This week we had the privilege of hearing from our Catch the Fire Global Director of Missions, Sanna Warren! She brought a powerful word about what it looks like to follow the Great Commission given to us in Matthew 28:16-20. We are meant to reach people outside of the four walls of our church buildings, whether that is our neighbor, our coworkers, the stranger in the grocery store, or a community...

This week Pastor Aaron continued our series “Legacy: The Generous Life” by teaching on the principles of Sabbath and how they relate to our living lives of generosity. When we unsubscribe to the ways of this world, of envy, greed, and comparison, and find our contentment and satisfaction in God, we can easily enter into the generous life we’re meant to live.  Encounter God’s Transforming Pres...

This week Pastor Jess kicked off our new sermon series, “Legacy: The Generous Life.” 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 shows us that we are called by God to be faithful stewards. As you obey God and walk in generosity, watch as God blesses you with more. Speak this over yourself this week, “I am a faithful steward, I am a giver, and I shall prosper! Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about...

Pastor Aaron wrapped up our series this week with a powerful message on "Jesus our Redeemer." We delved into the deep meaning of the five offerings presented in Leviticus chapters one through five, and explored the transformative purification process for the unclean. Jesus' life served as the ultimate offering, and His precious blood has cleansed and purified us from all impurities. But Jesus took...

This week our Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, continued our Jesus series with “Jesus Our Healer.” You are the ministry of Jesus and He is willing and able to heal sickness and disease through you. Stop waiting for God to show up, when He’s already showed up because you showed up. Share the good news that the Kingdom of Heaven is at reach, and command the will of God to be done! Encounter God’s Transf...

Pastor Jess dives in to the identity of Jesus as Our Shepherd. All throughout scripture the Lord is revealed as our Shepherd and we, as His sheep. When we submit to the leadership of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to be our Shepherd we find the ultimate relationship, friendship, and most importantly, our salvation and eternal life. Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about and s...

Pastor Jess dives in to the identity of Jesus as Our Shepherd. All throughout scripture the Lord is revealed as our Shepherd and we, as His sheep. When we submit to the leadership of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to be our Shepherd we find the ultimate relationship, friendship, and most importantly, our salvation and eternal life. Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about and s...

This week Pastor Aaron kicked off our new sermon series, “Jesus”, and spoke on the revelation of Jesus as our bridegroom. Jesus is coming back and we as His bride are to make ourselves ready and eagerly desire His return. Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about and stay connected at Catch The Fire Raleigh, be sure to check out our website and follow us on social media. Connec...

This week we heard an encouraging message from our Children's Pastor, Susan Wertheimer, about the life of Joseph. Just like Joseph, God has dreams, plans, and purposes for your life. While it may not happen in your timing or in the way in which you imagine it, God will always finish what He starts. Check out this week's message to hear 7 powerful lessons from the life of Joseph, and how we can app...

Pastor Jess closes our sermon series, “One Another” with the topic of “The Edification of One Another”. As believers, we are each called to edify and encourage one another so as, to build up the body of Christ. Jesus is a people builder and is actively and proactively building His church. We too, are called to be people builders; standing beside one another and calling out the truth of what God sa...

Beholding Christ together we reveal his gospel and glory. God is building communities of revival who long to do the will of their Heavenly Father. Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about and stay connected at Catch The Fire Raleigh, be sure to check out our website and follow us on social media. Connect with us: Website: https://ctfraleigh.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/c...

Pastor Aaron continued in our One Another sermon series this week by talking about humility. Jesus models true humility in John 13 by washing his disciple’s feet. The feet of those who would betray Him, deny Him, and doubt Him. Jesus knew His power and authority, and yet He chose to go low. To be like Christ, we must also humble ourselves before one another. When we choose to walk in humility, eve...

Continuing in our “One Another” sermon series, we see that sacrificial love, agape love, is not rooted in feelings but rather in action. God commands us to love one another all throughout the New Testament, making it very clear that He is actively building His church with people walking in love and honor towards one another. Pastor Jess dives into the 15 scriptures surrounding “loving one another”...

This week, Pastor Aaron kicked off our new sermon series, One Another: A Series on Honor. We took a deep dive into 1 Corinthians 3, looking at how Paul’s letter to the church of Corinth is a vital message for the global church today. We each have an integral and necessary part to play in order to bring heaven to earth. To become a unified body, we must not allow pride to take root and cast each ot...

This week our senior leader, Duncan Smith, shares about the importance of the tithe. He shows us in Malachi 3 that the one area in scripture where God tells us to test Him, is with our tithes. What we do or don’t do with our money will not save us, nor will it hinder our salvation. However, as sons and daughters of God, we are asked to give Him back the first fruits. When we give back to God what...

Through our actions, we can experience guilt, but when we internalize that guilt, we enter into shame-based thinking and take on shame as our identity. Pastor Jess reminds us that this robs us of the blessings that God has for us, and steals our joy. But through the power of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus, we have been set free from the guilt and shame that holds us in bondage, and w...

The goodness of God is what draws men to repentance. He has clothed us in Christ and shame has lost its power. Therefore in repentance we turn to God because the accuser has lost a voice and God welcomes us with open arms of love. He is a good father. Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about and stay connected at Catch The Fire Raleigh, be sure to check out our website and fol...

God is on the move in this next generation. Hear four messages from Generation Z. Encounter God’s Transforming Presence. To find out more about and stay connected at Catch The Fire Raleigh, be sure to check out our website and follow us on social media. Connect with us: Website: https://ctfraleigh.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleigh Instagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleigh To...