This week our pastor, Jess Ninaber, preached from Matthew 28:18-20 on The Great Commission. This commission is active, it involves not just sharing the gospel, but intentionally engaging in the lives of others, teaching them to follow Jesus, and encouraging spiritual maturity. The mission is global, reaching out to every ethnic and people group. As…

by Paul Hughes

This week we heard from Justin Rife, our Community Pastor, on the importance of embracing the city! As believers, we have a mission to go out into our local communities to bring the good news of redemption through Jesus Christ. The world is growing with anticipation for us to go. Are we willing to be people of mercy in cities that don't deserve mer…

by Paul Hughes

We had a powerful Pentecost Sunday with a wonderful message from Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, on “The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit.” While religion often focuses on what we can do for God, Christianity is about what God has done for us, particularly through Jesus’s sacrifice and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. Drawing on John 7:37-39, Smith h…

by Paul Hughes

Check out this week’s message from our Lead Pastor, Aaron Ninaber: "The Gift of Holy Spirit.” The ministry of the Holy Spirit moving through our lives is to glorify Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins! Through repentance and walking in the Spirit, we recognize that the nine gifts laid out in 1 Corinthians 12 are not distant goals but integral…

by Paul Hughes

Check out this week’s message from our Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber: "Who Is The Holy Spirit?". As believers, it is so important to understand the multifaceted nature and character of the Holy Spirit, desiring the fullness of His presence. In John 14:12-18;26 Jesus reveals to the disciples how the Spirit empowers, comforts, and guides believers. The H…

by Craig D. Ketchum

This week Pastor Aaron kicked off our new sermon series, Pneuma. His sermon, “The Necessity of the Holy Spirit” highlights the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit in every believer. In John 16, we see the kindness of Jesus to reassure His disciples that though he had to leave this earth, it was necessary so that the Helper could come. For the Spi…

by Paul Hughes

This week, Jess concluded the last moments of Jesus’ time on earth before his ascension to heaven. Reading from John 21, we see Jesus standing on the shore, calling out to Peter and the six other disciples to come and have breakfast with Him. It’s a powerful story of Jesus seeking out Peter who has returned to what he’s always known and restoring h…

by Heidi Hughes

This week, Aaron Ninaber, our Lead Pastor, delivered a powerful sermon journeying through the post-resurrection encounters of Jesus found in John 20. Jesus meets us in our moments of weakness, doubt, and disillusionment, breaking through our self-imposed barriers with a message of peace and assurance. Our struggles and questions don’t disqualify us…

by Heidi Hughes

Pastor Jess Ninaber preaches from Luke 24:13-35 leading us through the story of The Road To Emmaus. After Jesus’ resurrection, two disciples are left disillusioned and disappointed by Jesus' death. Despite walking alongside Jesus, they fail to recognize him, blinded by their own preconceived notions of who Jesus should be and how he should fulfill …

by Heidi Hughes

On Easter Sunday, we were blessed with an inspiring message from our Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, titled "Victory in the Resurrection." This sermon beautifully underscores how Jesus supplanted our human endeavors with His unparalleled sacrifice. True Christianity revolves around God's selfless act of sacrifice on our behalf. Through Jesus' resurrec…

by Heidi Hughes

In his sermon titled "Jesus, Our Passover Lamb," Pastor Aaron Ninaber guides us through Jesus' journey from his triumphant entry to the somber events of Good Friday. Drawing from Luke's account, Pastor Aaron examines Jesus' ministry, emphasizing his humility, passion, and sacrifice. He connects Jesus' actions with the significance of the Passover a…

by Paul Hughes (alternate title: Creating Something Beautiful for God Together)

This week we had the incredible honor to hear from our Community Pastor, Justin Rife, on the importance of truly knowing Jesus. He had a seat at the table for all, from zealots to tax collectors, from the poor and needy to the high and mighty. If you’re hungry for more of Him, you need to be following Him and feasting at His table. Our call is to f…

by Marc Dupont Awakening Hope, River Fellowship annual spring conference

by Marc Dupont Awakening Hope, River Fellowship annual spring conference

by Marc Dupont Awakening Hope, River Fellowship annual spring conference

This week, Pastor Jess Ninaber opened up our Resurrection series with the truth that before we can see and experience resurrection, there must first be death. When we choose to die to ourselves, we are declaring who the true King is in our lives. This life that we live is not about us and our desires, it is about our Father in heaven, His will, and…

by Paul Hughes

Pastor Aaron brought a beautifully convicting message this week on the power and importance of prayer. As we communicate with God through prayer, we are co-laboring with Him and there is power in our words to change worlds. Our prayers do not fall on deaf ears, He is actively listening and responding to our prayers. This week, shift from any mindse…

by Heidi Hughes

Enjoy this powerful sermon by Pastor Bill Johnson. We believe you will be richly blessed through this message on Grief, Disappointment, and Loss. if you would like to find out more about Catch the Fire Raleigh or donate to further the work of this ministry go to www.ctfraleigh.comBy Catch The Fire Church - Raleigh

This Sunday, we were privileged to hear a powerful sermon by Pastor Davone Allen as we delved into the heart of our faith. In a world filled with choices, we, as believers, were presented with the most important invitation of all – to reflect the nature of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, Pastor Allen guided us through t…

by Heidi Hughes

This week, Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber, continued in our "In His Image" series with a profound teaching on Jesus as the Second Adam. Although Adam disobeyed in the Garden of Eden and brought sin into the world, this was not a surprise to God. He had a redemption plan all along, and that was for Jesus to come and restore everything that was lost and p…

by Paul Hughes

Continuing our series, "In His Image," Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, shared an incredible message on broken reflections and broken worth. Hitting on the story of Cane and Abel in Genesis 4,By Catch The Fire Church - Raleigh

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron kicks off our new series “In His Image” and dives into the biblical concept of humanity being created in the image of God. Drawing from Genesis 1:26-27, this message emphasizes the significance of our divine design and what that means for us as Believers. Pastor Aaron underscores the importance of acknowledging God's me…

by Heidi Hughes

Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber, closed out our Seek First series with a powerful message on Walking in God’s will. We have an invitation to seek the will of God in our lives. Seeking his will involves regular communion, complete trust, and total surrender of control. This is a pathway to purposeful living. God has called us to live a purposeful life, an…

by Heidi Hughes

This week, Pastor John Arnott delivered a profound message on the enduring truth of Jesus and the Word of God. He emphasized how the gospel remains as vibrant and relevant today as it was in the past. The sermon served as a catalyst, inspiring us to confidently share our faith with others, fueled by the anticipation of Jesus' return.…

by Heidi Hughes

Continuing our series Seek First: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting,” our community paster, Justin Rife, reflects upon the book of Colossians, emphasizing the importance of filtering beliefs through Christ rather than external influences. He cautions against domesticating Jesus and encourages focusing on the simplicity of the Gospel, connecting these i…

by Ragan Ng

This week, our lead pastor, Aaron Ninaber, kicked off our new series, “Seek First: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting,” with a challenging message on seeking the Lord. The biblical promise to us is that when we seek we will find Him, when we knock the door will be opened to us. It’s not “it might,” it’s “it will.” Be encouraged through this message to c…

by Paul Hughes

Happy New Year, family! We got to hear an amazing message from our Senior Leader, Duncan Smith, this past weekend! He reminded us that we were not placed on this earth to make ourselves wonderful, boasting about what we will do for Jesus. Instead, we should boast about Jesus and what He has done for us! Make your resolutions this year, go out and b…

Jess Ninaber continued our advent series this week with The Gift of Joy! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we are celebrating the start of a beautiful story to the cross that redeems humanity, saves us, and now seats us in heavenly places with Him in eternity. No matter what your circumstances may look like this season, it does not change the fac…

by Heidi Hughes

To kick off our Advent series, Lead Pastor, Jess Ninaber, brought a powerful word titled, “Peace Is A Person.” Peace is not an emotion based on circumstances, it is a person, and His name is Jesus! Under the New Covenant, we don't only get to receive the attributes of peace, but peace Himself! Culture's version of peace is temporary, God's version …