The Rim Church

Jesus is superior to the angels because he is the Son of God, the heir of all things, and all things work for him, by him. Hebrews 1 LaShaude James

This week we see what scripture says about being a part of the body of Christ. The Word informs our understanding if God's eternal plan for the world, for us as individuals, and for the Church. Kelly Craighead

In 1 Peter 2, the church is addressed as the royal priesthood, a holy nation of God's people. What does this mean for us s the Church? What should our lives look like if we are walking in this reality? Special guest Jeff Vanderstelt teaches that we are called to live and operate in a way that demands a gospel explanation; whatever God does to us, he also intends to do through us. 1 Peter 2:4-5...

God gives each of us desires and dreams for our lives. This week we look to see what the Bible says about God meeting the needs, dreams, and desires of his people. Whether it's a dream lost or a dream fulfilled, this week we are reminded that while dreams and desires are good gifts, God is the one that fulfills and satisfies. Deuteronomy 30:1-5 Kelly Craighead

What does it look like to be devoted to God? What does it look like to spend time with Him? This week, look to see what the Bible says about devotion and commitment when walking with Jesus.  John 1:1-18 Austin Johnson

A king for eternity, willing to do the unthinkable to be obedient to God’s Story becomes exalted above all things. John 1, Luke 2:1-7 Austin Johnson

The Magi's journey and the surrender of their time and agenda show us the power of wondering with Jesus. Matthew 2:1-12 Brad Hobbs

This week we study Joseph's response to Mary's pregnancy. Joseph's willingness to surrender his reputation for the sake of God's plan exemplifies the transformative power of humility, trust, and obedience, revealing the depth of blessings that come from surrendering our pride and social standing. Matthew 1:18-25 Austin Johnson

As we continue in the Advent season, we study the interaction between Mary and Gabriel, and Mary's response to what God has for her. Her surrender of a dream leads to a life most blessed (not easy). Luke 2:26-38 Scott Heare

In this season of Advent, we embark on a profound journey of learning to trust and surrender, exploring the stories of key figures in the birth of Jesus. Through these narratives, we will uncover the beauty of surrendering to God's divine plan. This week, we examine the genealogy of Jesus, and see how God transforms family narratives and generational curses. Matthew 1:2-17 LaShaude James

This past Sunday we gathered with the whole family and reflected on the truth that we can trust in the story God has written and can respond in gratitude. There is an update from the Rim Vision Leadership Team following the message. Brad Hobbs Philippians 1:3-6

What does the Bible say about death, the end times, and heaven? To conclude our Rooted & Renegade series, we look to the Bible to see what scripture says about the return of Christ and what that means for us as believers. Austin Johnson Rev. 1:1-3, 19:10, 2 Tim. 3:1-5, 4:1-5, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, John 14:1-3, Luke 23:43, Phil. 1:21-23, 1 Cor. 15:35-58, 2 Cor. 5:1-10, Acts 1:9-11, Matt. 24-25, Dan...

The Holy Spirit is the presence of God working to make all things new. He brings order to chaos, creates purpose, and sustains life by giving us an identity of sonship. Brad Hobbs Acts 1:4-8, Genesis 2:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Salvation is the work of Jesus that has saved us from the penalty of sin, is saving us from the power of sin, and will save us from the presence of sin. Austin Johnson Ephesians 2:1-5, Romans 3: 23-26, Galatians 5:17, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:18-25

In week five of our Rooted & Renegade series, we study what Jesus says about His Church. The Church is a family centered around God, in a special covenantal relationship with God, and uniquely designed by God to bless the world. LaShaude James Ephesians 5:21-32, 2:18-22, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 22:36-40, 28:16-20

The incarnation and life of Jesus inform how we should value mental health. Every miracle Jesus performed involved mental health, leading us to the question: How do we as the church show the beauty of Jesus in the world of mental health? Scott Heare John 1:1-14

God wants to be known - not as an object to analyze but as a person to apprehend. God is going to great lengths to make eye contact with us. Of them all, Jesus is the key to seeing & knowing God. The Bible is one Epic, unified story that points to Jesus. Brenton Lehman John 6:26-35, 41-59

What is God really like? We wonder to ourselves, “Is he disappointed in me? He seems silent, did I upset him? How do I know what is true?” We all wrestle with these types of questions. We often project our growing-up experiences to decide what God is like. The Good news is that the Bible says we can know God. In fact, God wants you to know him. Because really, you cannot trust God if you do not kn...

God is infinitely beautiful, and the more we know and enjoy Him, the more meaningful life becomes. Over the next 9 weeks, we will explore 9 doctrinal concepts that shape the world around us in our fall series, Rooted & Renegade. This week, we learn that being grounded in scripture dares us to follow the call of Jesus. The Bible is God’s revelation of hope, meaning, and truth.  Brad Hobbs John...

Who are we? Where do we belong? This week we wrap up our Deconstructing Egypt series and study what the Exodus narrative says about our identity as a chosen people and what it means to pursue being people of peace. Brad Hobbs Exodus 19, 36:6-9

Becoming God’s people begins with Beholding God’s presence. Ultimately, we become what we behold.  Austin Johnson Exodus 16 & 17

This week we study to see what God teaches us through the Exodus narrative about living in the truth and reality of sonship. Brad Hobbs Exodus 3:7-4:23

What does the Exodus narrative tell us about the Kingdom of God vs. the Kingdom of Self? Mark Smith Exodus 1

This week at our gathering we started our new series: Deconstructing Egypt. We looked at themes in Genesis 37-47 that prompt us to ask what it means to be a people of peace. Brad Hobbs Genesis 37-47

We are going to end our time in 1 Corinthians by looking at 1 Corinthians 12-13. These chapters we are looking at today dive into spiritual gifts, unity in the body, and love. We believe the Holy Spirit has given a spiritual gift to every believer to be used. Austin Johnson 1 Corinthians 12-13