CityRise Sermons

Are you ready for a fresh start in 2026? As we kick off the New Year, Student Pastor Tim Yeager opens our "40 Days of Faith" series by looking at what it means to have a faith that doesn't shrink back. Using the book of Hebrews, Tim explores the "need for endurance" in our spiritual lives. We often start the year with big resolutions—gym memberships, healthy eating, or new habits—but research show...

Is your Christmas season feeling more stressful than soulful? In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor Chris DeArman explores Philippians 2 to reveal a side of Jesus we often overlook: The Servant King. While the world competes for status and "selfish ambition," Jesus offers a different way to live that leads to true connection and community.  In this sermon, you'll discover three profound ways...

The Magi traveled a great distance and expense to offer Jesus gifts. But what do gold, frankincense, and myrrh truly signify, and why is Jesus worthy of our worship today? In this Advent sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson of CityRise Bellaire walks through the story of the wise men in Matthew chapter two. He explains that each gift answers the question, "Who is this child and why is he worthy of my worsh...

Join Pastor Chris DeArman from CityRise Church as he explores the profound meaning behind Jesus's humble arrival, challenging the idea that God keeps His distance. This sermon focuses on the core Big Idea of Christmas: God does not do long distance relationships. 👑 Key Takeaways from the Sermon The Big Idea: God doesn't do long distance relationships; He draws near to us by sending His son to ste...

Join Pastor Ben Hays of CityRise West U Baptist for the first message in our Advent series, The King Has Come! As our world faces widespread governmental instability and longs for peaceful and righteous governance, this sermon unpacks the powerful, ancient messianic prophecy from Isaiah 9. We live between the first and second advents of King Jesus. Discover the profound difference between the king...

Join Student Pastor Tim Yeager as he explores the Book of Exodus, specifically chapters 15 and 16, to draw powerful lessons on navigating the "wilderness" of life. This sermon, part of the "Can I Still Experience God" series , addresses how we often lose perspective during times of adversity, just like the Israelites who quickly grumbled after witnessing God's miracles. Key Takeaways from the Serm...

Are you in the "messy middle" of a challenge, tempted to give up when things get tough? Join Dr. Roger Patterson as he preaches from Exodus Chapter 14 on the essential nature of having a "Faith That Finishes." Drawing on the story of the Israelites facing Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea, Dr. Patterson explores the crucial difference between the Voice of Fear and the Voice of Faith. Just as the Texas...

Are you struggling to reconcile God's sovereign plan with your personal choices? In this powerful sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson addresses one of the most debated topics in theology: Predestination and Free Will. He explores the "unsearchable ways of God" by looking at three essential biblical concepts: Predestination: God's eternal decision of what will ultimately come to pass. Providence: God's ong...

Dive into Exodus Chapter 5 with Pastor Ben Hays (West U Baptist) to explore the four hard spiritual truths about obedience and opposition. Why does following God often lead to immediate resistance, and why does victory rarely come quickly? Ben Hays unpacks the story of Moses and Pharaoh, showing us that things often get worse before God brings a magnificent comeback. Learn how God uses opposition...

Facing a moment when you realize you're "flying the wrong direction"? This sermon from Dr. Roger Patterson, based on the story of Moses in Exodus 4, offers four essential principles for adjusting your course and moving forward in obedience to God. Dr. Patterson emphasizes that spiritual transformation begins with a change in direction, drawing a parallel with the story of "Wrong Way" Corrigan and...

In this powerful sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into the biblical concept of the "crisis of belief" —the pivotal moment when what we know about God is challenged by what we feel about ourselves or our circumstances. Using the life of Moses as a primary example (Exodus 4:10-17), Dr. Patterson explores the excuses we use—"Not me, Lord," "Not now, Lord," or "Not this, Lord"—and how our inadequacy...

Do you struggle with crippling anxiety, anticipatory fear, or Imposter Syndrome when God calls you to a new purpose? You're not alone. Even the most decorated people, like Olympian Michael Phelps, and the greatest leaders in the Bible, like Moses , battled the fear of failure. In this powerful sermon based on Exodus 4:1-12 , Dr. Roger Patterson challenges us to stop living for the "What Ifs" and s...

Please enjoy this powerful sermon from Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman on Exodus 3:13-15.

Is God calling you to something more? Dr. Roger Patterson continues his series, "The Call of God," by diving into Exodus 3:1-12 and Moses' profound encounter at the burning bush. Drawing on his own personal story of spiritual wandering and a life-changing invitation, Dr. Patterson challenges us to ask: How does God get your attention, and how will you respond? This message will help you unpack thr...

This sermon explores the profound question: can I still experience God? Drawing from the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3:1-10, Pastor Roger Patterson teaches on the principles of God's call. He shares personal anecdotes, including his journey into ministry and his marriage, to illustrate how God gets our attention. This message is a powerful call to action for anyone who feels a st...

Have you ever felt like you've made too many mistakes to be used by God again? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Roger Patterson dives into the story of Moses, showing how God relentlessly pursues us , even in our darkest moments of failure and wandering. You'll discover four principles from Moses's life that reveal God's grace and purpose, proving that He never gives up on you.

Have you ever felt like you're in a season of waiting, where God seems silent and your life feels stuck? It's easy to believe that God is absent when we're facing problems, but what if His silence is a gift? In this message, we dive into the incredible story of Moses' birth and discover how God is always active, working behind the scenes in ways we can't see. We'll learn four key principles from t...

West U Baptist Campus Pastor Ben Hays shares a powerful message about a theology of work.

Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson shares an incredible message on the call to mentor others and also the call to be mentored in our faith.

Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman shares a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 12 about our assignment from God to serve others.

Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson shares a powerful message about how Christian community can change your life.

Senior Pastor Dr. Patterson shares a powerful word from Psalm 95 as part of our Lifted Life series.

West U Baptist Campus Pastor Ben Hays shares a powerful message from Matthew 18 about forgiveness.

Pastor Chris DeArman shares a powerful word from Matthew 18 on handling conflict in the Church.

Chris DeArman shares a powerful message from Matthew 18:1-14