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Ever been in a crowd and still felt alone? We were never meant to live alone. A crowd can solve isolation, but only community solves loneliness. Today Pastor Richard shows how the first church turned a crowd into community. Real relationships. Shared faith. Genuine care. It’s not enough to gather. We’re called to build a place where everyone belongs. Show up. Connect deeply. Belong together. Learn more about who we are, ways to get involved, and how to give at rochesterchristian.church

Why is it fatal to forget? Today we’re honored to welcome Kurt Holthus, who shares on It’s Fatal To Forget. Kurt is the president and co-founder of Hope International Ministries. Alongside his wife, Debi, he has spent decades serving people in need through medical missions, humanitarian aid, and evangelism. He equips churches. He serves communities. He brings hope around the world. Don’t miss this one. Learn more about who we are, ways to get involved, and how to give at rochesterchristian.church

Want to grow financially? Real growth starts with three perspectives on money. Spiritually, put God first and trust Him as your provider. Practically, learn to steward well what He’s entrusted to you. Attitudinally, treat money as a tool to manage, never a master to serve. Grow in all three, and you’ll handle your finances with wisdom, faith, and purpose. Honor God. Gain wisdom. Manage well. Learn more about who we are, ways to get involved, and how to give at rochesterchristian.church

We are honored to have our friend Bishop Larry Jackson with us today. He's the founding pastor of Bethel Outreach International Church in Charlotte, NC. He leads several impactful ministries and has authored multiple powerful books. For nearly two decades, he has prayed on a 5 am call every day for lost souls. His voice has reached national conferences and the U.S. Military at home and abroad. His heart is for the city, and his work has helped bring prayer, unity, and real change to communities. Bishop Jackson has been married to Joanndra for 35 years. They have five daughters and six grandchildren. Pray boldly. Love deeply. Pursue the Father. Learn more about who we are, and ways to give or get involved at rochesterchristian.church

What is money promising to do for you? Today Pastor Richard breaks this down. Security, significance, happiness, freedom from worry... money makes big promises, but only God can keep them. Scripture calls us to a different way. Give first. Give on purpose. Give cheerfully. Generosity isn't just what you do with your money, it reveals what you actually trust. Give first. Give intentionally. Give cheerfully. That's not just generosity. That's worship. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

Ever wonder why counterfeits exist in the first place? Today Pastor Richard breaks down Counterfeit Gifts. A counterfeit isn't evidence against the real thing. It's proof of it. God built order into creation. His principles work whether we acknowledge Him as the source or not. Real faith isn't rooted in circumstances. It's rooted in who God is and what He's said. Recognize what's genuine. Discern what's counterfeit. Trust His character. That's faith that holds. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

What's really ruling your heart? Today Pastor Richard asks Who's on Your Throne? Because fear and deception always work together to pull us away from truth. Fear grows where love is lacking, where trust is weak, where truth is missing. It's built on lies, and Jesus exposes every one of them. When anything but God sits on the throne of your heart, fear takes over. The question isn't just what you're afraid of. It's who's really in charge. Bring your thoughts back under Scripture. Put Jesus on the throne. That's when fear loses its voice. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

How do you find truth in a world full of noise? Today Pastor Richard tackles this. We're the most informed generation in history, and somehow the most deceived. More information doesn't mean more clarity. We need discernment, not just data. In a day of Artificial Intelligence, we need Authentic Intimacy with Jesus. The question isn't whether you'll be influenced. It's what will influence you. This message calls us to slow down, test everything against Scripture, and know the voice of Jesus for ourselves. Because truth isn't found in noise, it's found in Him. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

Ever feel like you're carrying it all alone? Today Pastor Richard unpacks Friends Who Carry You. The kind of friends who show up in the hard seasons, tell you the truth, and refuse to let your condition define you. Division is one of the enemy's oldest tricks. Godly friendship is one of God's clearest answers. The friends we need aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. They don't just offer relief. They point us to Jesus. Honest enough to tell the truth. Brave enough to be vulnerable. Committed enough to stay when it gets messy. That's the kind of friendship that carries us closer to Christ. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

Salt preserves. Salt flavors. What if that's exactly who you're called to be? Pastor Connor Saunders unpacks Jesus' call to be the salt of the earth, to preserve what's good and bring His goodness into a hurting world. It starts by abiding in Him. His love transforms us, then flows through us. Look to Jesus. Let Him transform you. Watch His goodness overflow. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

Death. The question everyone asks. Few have real answers. Pastor Richard Crisco unpacks what Scripture teaches about death, the presence of Christ, and the believer's future beyond this life. At the center of it all is Jesus, our Intercessor, fully God and fully man, now in Heaven on our behalf. He lives. He reigns. He intercedes for you. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

The end times. A topic of curiosity. Or confusion. Or fear. Pastor Richard Crisco unpacks eschatology, what Scripture reveals about Christ's return and the fulfillment of God's plan. These truths aren't meant to scare us. They're meant to strengthen our faith. Hold fast to hope. Stand firm. Live expectant. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

An ancient feast. A modern call. Pastor Richard Crisco unpacks the Feast of Trumpets, a prophetic appointment pointing to God's redemptive plan. The trumpet calls us to repentance, worship, and readiness. Examine your heart. Stay alert. Live ready.

Trials are never easy. But God never wastes our pain. Today Pastor Richard asks it straight. What if your crushing is actually purification? We want the quick escape. God wants something deeper. Purified faith. A closer walk with Christ. So instead of running, we're challenged to stay faithful and trust the process. Your greatest trial might be your deepest breakthrough. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

We were so honored to have our Michigan Ministry Network Superintendent, Pastor Aaron with us. Honor isn't just respect, it's a Kingdom value, lived out in what we do and who we invest in. Today Pastor Aaron gets practical. Honor shows up in two places. Our time and our words. Where you spend your time reveals what you value. Your words carry the power to build up or tear down. Time is Kingdom currency. How you spend it says it all. Show up. Stay committed. Speak life. That's honor in action. Listen in to get the whole story. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church