The Church at RB Messages

What is your mindset about the hardships of life? Pastor Jared Herd teaches on Psalm 44 and the powerful truth found in the scriptures that our greatest afflictions can end up being the foundation of our future. With God’s strength, our deficits can be transformed into the very thing that brought life to us and life to others.

Living a life of service is one of the most powerful ways to experience God’s presence. Impact Director Kyle Moss shares how serving others brings us closer to God and helps us see Him in both joy and pain.

Staying the course within God’s boundaries leads to experiencing His blessings and glory. Pastor Sean urges us to trust God, avoid distractions, and recommit to following Him to see His ultimate vision for our lives.

Heaven is the restoration of all things, including us. Pastor Jared teaches that we can bring God's life and hope to Earth now.

The Psalms are songs designed to inspire wonder for who God is and what He has done. Pastor Jared shares how a sense of wonder can fuel our purpose to bring order into chaos.

The Psalms remind us we are created for intimacy with the infinite. Pastor Jared shares how we are meant not just to know about God, but to experience His presence and love.

Our true battle is spiritual, as the enemy targets our mind and spirit. Pastor Josh shares how God gives us strength and guides us through life's challenges when we trust Him.

God is using the very thing you wanted to prevent to prepare you for your potential. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on 1 Samuel 16 and the powerful example of David’s faithfulness as a shepherd preparing him for his kingdom. Nothing is wasted in God’s economy, look for the gold thread of his providence.

God’s message in the valley is substitution, not motivation or inspiration. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on the story of David and Goliath and its powerful foreshadowing of the gospel. God raises up one man from Bethlehem to substitute in the battle. In our struggles, all we have to do is look to the substitute.

The greatest threats to our families are often invisible, and the spiritual battle for the future of our homes requires vigilance and action. Pastor Jared shares how we must step up and fight for our families, trusting God to guide us.

Generational choices shape the future for better or worse. Pastor Jared discusses how the story of King David and his family illustrates the importance of honoring parents, forgiving past mistakes, and understanding the long-term consequences of our actions for future generations.

A life rooted in Christ overflows with grace, authority, and gratitude. Pastor Josh reminds us to continually seek God’s grace and live under His authority.

True spiritual growth requires stepping out of our comfort zones and seeking the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jared encourages us to rely on God's strength, letting His presence guide our actions.

God’s Spirit shows up to break strongholds, bless foundations, and build legacies in our lives. Pastor Josh teaches on the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit, not our own strength, to transform our lives and overcome obstacles.

True power comes from the Holy Spirit, offering strength and control. Pastor Jared teaches that being Spirit-filled leads to wisdom and a purposeful life.

Christ isn’t a magic bullet, he’s a magic acorn. Pastor Jared teaches on John 3 and the opportunity we have to invest in our spiritual growth. When we partner with the Holy Spirit and invest our time and energy into nurturing our faith, Jesus will be faithful to grow us.

The Holy Spirit has an assignment and calling on your life. Pastor Josh Hotsenpillar preaches on Exodus 31 and the powerful work of our triune God. God wants to offer us wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and craftsmanship through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Befriending the Holy Spirit is less about finding the right technique to get more of something, and more about becoming aware of the person that is already living within you. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on Jesus’ words about the Holy Spirit found in John 14. In order to truly receive help from the Advocate we must remember that truth and Spirit operate together.

When we miss the Holy Spirit we miss the power of Christianity. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on John 16 and the helper we have in the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God works through conviction, truth, and power to shape us more and more into God’s image.

How differently would you live if you knew you had an Easter coming? Pastor Jared Herd teaches on John 20 and the powerful story of Thomas encountering the risen Christ. We all have conditions and doubts like Thomas, but in the presence of the resurrected Christ we can drop them. His wounds have been defeated, so ours will too!

Jesus took the sword so we didn’t have to. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on Jesus’ triumphant entry and the killing of the fig tree. When we have a deep relationship with Christ he defeats our expectations or limitations, and allows the lions and lambs of our life to coexist.

Do you want to get well? Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller teaches on the powerful story of the paralytic being healed in John 5. We all experience spiritual blindness and lameness. If we want to get well, Jesus promises to be our good shepherd, providing a path towards healing.

Sometimes Jesus sets the table and sometimes he flips it - do you trust him in both seasons? Pastor Jared Herd powerfully compares two different stories of Jesus’ ministry and challenges our expectations of how Jesus should act. God exercises his authority by providing for us, but at times by letting things be taken away. Are you ready to trust him no matter how he is working?

Jesus is inviting you to have a personal encounter with him. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on the powerful story of the woman with the alabaster jar in Luke 7. The saving grace of Jesus becomes personal to us when we realize how personal our sin is to Jesus.

Do you really want Jesus or do you want religion? Pastor Jared Herd teaches on the powerful story of Zaccheus found in Luke 19. Jesus offers radical love and grace to all people. When you realize that you’ve never measured up, that’s the place where religion dies and true grace is experienced.