iRise Youth

The sermon explores the concept of divine empowerment, teaching that the "Hand of God" provides the "grace for the race" and the process of fulfilling God's promises. Using the biblical example of Elijah outrunning King Ahab’s chariot , Pastor Mercy illustrates that when God's hand is upon someone, they can achieve what is humanly impossible through supernatural speed a...

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a posture of unbelief and weariness to a posture of unwavering trust to achieve spiritual victory over life's trials. By examining the vulnerability of Elijah and Moses, the speaker illustrates how even faithful servants can be overwhelmed by sorrow and pressure, creating a temptation to give up on God's faithfulness. We are encouraged...

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a posture of weariness and comparison to a posture of divine strength to achieve spiritual growth and alignment with God. We are encouraged to be active Christians by confessing the Word of God and presenting ourselves as living sacrifices , intentionally allowing the "fire" of spiritual processing to refine our character and maintain a positio...

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a vulnerability to the enemy's infiltration to a posture of being "locked in" to God's purpose as "translators of His glory" . The enemy seeks "common ground", such as greed, unbridled desire, or the "wrong healing" of trauma to establish a foothold in an individual's life Ultimately, believers are called to move beyond merely speaking a messag...

This sermon emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a  posture of fear  to a  posture of faith  to achieve spiritual growth and alignment with God. By examining the biblical figure Obadiah, PM illustrates how even believers can be paralyzed by the fear of man, which ultimately creates a barrier to divine purpose. We are encouraged to be  active Christians  by documenting our worries and confront...

Kick off the year with a message on growth and decision-making. Drawing from the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel, we are challenged to stop faltering between opinions and embrace a season of consecration . To navigate this new dispensation, we break down the "3 Ds" essential for the season: 1. Decide whom to follow 2. Engage in Disciplines to empower that decision 3. Prepare for Deployment of new...

A powerful Sunday on the teaching of Kingdom Alignment. We dived deep into the power of the tongue (James 3:1-12) We learned that your tongue was given to: - Hallow God's name - Create realities -Ask and enforce divine order

Join us for this impactful iRise Youth Sunday Service as we continue our study on the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). Pastor Mercy challenges us to move beyond familiar scripture and dig deeper to uncover the powerful, life-changing nuggets within God's word Get ready to be challenged to check your positioning and align your life to truly reflect the kingdom behavior of a "kingdom influencer!"

This episode explores: The Eternal Kingdom: Unpacking the nature of God's limitless and never-ending reign, as prophesied in Luke 1:31-33. Restored Dominion: Discovering how the authority Adam lost through sin was restored to believers through Jesus Christ (Luke 10:19, Revelation 1:5-6), calling us to bring heavenly influence to Earth. What Does it Mean to "Seek"?: A call to earnestly, diligently,...

This message uses the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14) to challenge us on how we respond to  God's call . We explore: The King's Feast:  God has prepared everything— all things are ready  (v. 4). Why do we treat His invitation with  contempt  and go our own way? The Danger of Levity:  Distractions, ungratefulness, and a complaining spirit pull us  out of alignment  with God. We're ca...