The Rim Church

May we become a people with eyes that look for, hearts that long for, and lives that live towards the return of Jesus.

As we think about sharing the Gospel with others, we are inviting people not to simply believe in a philosophy, but to encounter a person. It's to the degree we have encountered him personally that we can share the story of that part of his heart with others.

Jesus has given us access to the Father's provision and protection, which enables us to be radically generous

Jesus sharing a meal with others was not only essential for life (to feed the body), but it was also His primary place of discipleship.

We are invited to have lives that listen to the heart of Jesus and others, not just hear their noise. Genesis 12:1-3 | Matthew 13:13 | Luke 15:1-7 | Luke 18:35-43 Austin Johnson

As we partner with God in BLESSing the world around us, we begin in prayer + fasting. Prayer is the place we connect with his heart and see where he is at work. In prayer we ask God: “Where are you at work?” and “How can I join you.” In fasting we long for Jesus and his moving in the people’s lives around us. Genesis 12:1-7 | Galatians 3:7-9 | John 5: 19-20 | John 15: 1-8 Austin Johnson

We are looking at the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16. At Christmas, through this verse, we see the greatest love, the greatest sacrifice, the greatest offer, and the greatest gift. Ephesians 1:4 | Psalm 145:9-10 | Romans 8:39 | Ephesians 3:18-19 | Colossians 1:15 | John 14:9 | Romans 5:8 | John 2:2 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | Titus 2:11 | Acts 10:35 | Romans 10:9 | John 12:47 | 1 Peter 1:3-4...

Jesus came as the prince of peace - not simply to stop conflict internally or externally, but to restore us back to wholeness. How he brought and bought our peace is the same way we partner with Him to bring peace to our homes, our communities, and our world. Isaiah 9:6 | Genesis 3:8 | Romans 5:1 | Matthew 1:23 | John 1:14 | Luke 1:26-35 | Luke 2:1-7 | John 5:19-20 | John 5:30 | Colossians 1:19-20...

There are 3 major thieves of joy we experience and are found in the first Christmas: anxiety, resentment, and confusion. We are given the dignity to make choices that counter those thieves as we follow Jesus. Like Mary, we choose to trust God and his plan and purpose for our lives. Like Joseph, we offer grace, forgive, and let go of past hurts. Like the wise men, we follow the light of God one ste...

As believers, we find ourselves constantly in a season of “advent.” Our King has come and our King is coming. We are invited to not only look back on the incarnation of Jesus, but look forward and prepare to his promised return in accordance to the scriptures.

There is profound power in the gift of storytelling. This week, we explore how stories can create meaningful spaces for people to experience and understand the love and beauty of Jesus. LaShaude James

Scripture gives us a method to entering the gates (city) of God: Thanksgiving. It’s more than just being grateful, it’s a costly exercise of faith. Psalm 100 Austin Johnson

God calls us to live generously—but why? What does a generous life really look like? This week, we’re taking a bird’s-eye view of what the Bible teaches about giving our time, money, and resources. John 3:16 | Matthew 6:21 | 1 Timothy 6:17-19 | Proverbs 11:25 | 2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:6-7 | Psalm 116:12 | Proverbs 21:5 | 1 Peter 1:18-19 Kelly Craighead

In this final message of our series on The Fear of the Lord, we explore how The Fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of man, and allows us to live authentically in His truth. Through scripture and personal reflections, we uncover the ways that a reverent awe of God reshapes our motivations, bringing clarity, freedom, and deeper intimacy with Him. Discover how the fear of the Lord can be the ant...

Through the Fear of the Lord, we are invited into the Meal of Communion. We are invited to look back at the suffering + death of Jesus, presently see and encounter Jesus in new ways, and look forward to his coming again with anticipation and preparation. Matthew 26:19, 26-29 | Exodus 12:1-14 | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 | Genesis 14:17-20 | Luke 24:13-35 | John 6:32-40, 47-59 | Luke 22:14-16 | Revelat...

This week we begin our 3-week series studying proper fear of the Lord. This part of our faith is so important to God because through this he invites us close, keeps us from straying, and separates us from other loves and hopes. Genesis 22 | James 2:23 | Psalm 25:14 | Jeremiah 32:38-40 | Pro 14:27 | Malachi 3:16-17 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | Revelation 14:6-7 Marty Esparza

Have you ever wondered what it means to live a full life in God? This week, we explore examples and stories from the Bible that reveal what a fulfilled, God-centered life looks like. Kelly Craighead

We are invited to not simply be around the Gospel or the things of God, but to move into them. To embody, take on, and be in the Lord in every area of life.  Philippians 4 Austin Johnson

What we remember will become our reality - this is why we set aside time and space to remember and honor our history, God’s faithfulness, and his movement in our lives, and church. It is on this revelation and remembrance of who Jesus is that He promises to build his church on. Austin Johnson Matthew 16:13-20

The importance of becoming empty so that we might take hold of Jesus as our great reward. Austin Johnson Philippians 3

This week, we take a closer look at how Paul emphasizes humility, holiness, and honor in Philippians 2. Philippians 2 LaShaude James

We are invited into joyful partnership in the Gospel through suffering, inspired by a vision of Jesus. Philippians 1 Austin Johnson

We were created by God to be in community, and the ingredients that make up a gospel-centered community ultimately point us towards Jesus. Acts 2:42-47 Malachi Hey

Individually and collectively, we as the human race have chosen to rebel and commit treason against God. All of our suffering, all of our sorrow, and all of our pain is a result of this fact. But God intervened and sent his Son to redeem and restore us as whole and holy persons. Now we find ourselves in an epic battle for the human race. Your prayers matter. 1 John 2:12-14 | Matthew 2:13-16 | Jame...

We are invited to go deeper into the heart of God through prayer. Via his Spirit, Jesus has made his home in us and we are invited to come into increasing union with him with all of our being. The pathway to this lifestyle of union with God is a crucified one. It is receiving Jesus’s invitation to pick up our cross, and have our bodies broken to this world that our Spirit might pour out in greater...