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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

Are you ready for the wedding? In this episode, Pastor Nicholas Hodge unpacks what it means to prepare for Christ's return. Jesus is coming back for his Bride, but this isn't just a future event to wait on, it's a present reality that calls us to live ready now. Just as Esther prepared to meet the king, we're called to prepare our hearts for our Bridegroom, examining his character, his fragrance, and the garments he's given his people. True readiness isn't about appearances. It's a life transformed by Jesus. Does your life reflect the One you belong to? Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

Are we living in the last days? In this episode Pastor Richard Crisco unpacks 1 Thessalonians 5 and kicks off a new series on the end times. Here's the twist. The rapture isn't something to fear. It's the wedding of the ages! We walk through ancient Jewish wedding customs. The betrothal. The bridegroom preparing a place. The sudden arrival. The wedding feast. Each one paints a picture of how Scripture describes Christ coming back for his bride, the Church. She was paid for at Calvary. She's being prepared for in heaven. And the groom is coming at an hour nobody knows. Get ready. The wedding is closer than you think. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

In this episode we invite you to examine what or who is steering your life and how surrendering to Christ can bring wisdom, peace, and purpose. In this message, Pastor Kelvin Lott explores how daily choices, priorities, and voices around us shape our path. Who is driving your bus? Discover how surrendering control to Christ can transform decisions, priorities, and future, guiding you toward a life marked by clarity and direction. Learn more about who we are at ⁠rochesterchristian.church⁠

You were never meant to do this alone. In this episode, Pastor Nicholas Hodge reminds us that God designed the Church to be a community where we encourage each other, challenge each other, and point one another back to Christ. We explore four essentials for a thriving church and why the relationships God has placed around you matter more than you might think. Who's in your corner? It might be time to find out. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

We all want to know God's will. But what if the way we're looking for it is missing the point? In this week's sermon, Pastor Richard Crisco unpacks a truth that might change the way you seek God's direction. God is often less concerned with what you're doing and far more interested in who you're becoming. The search itself is not wasted time, it's where God does some of His greatest work. Stay faithful. Trust His timing. He's working in you right now. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church

What if real freedom has nothing to do with being in control? In this episode, we listen in with our Director of Healing Ministry, Cindy Cox, diving in to her message 'Free'. Cindy gets into two countercultural ideas: that humility, not self-sufficiency, is the doorway to genuine freedom, and that surrender is not weakness, but the most powerful choice you can make. We explore what it looks like to live with open hands, releasing the grip of control and resting in what Jesus has already accomplished through His death and resurrection. You'll be challenged to reconsider what it means to rely on God in everyday life, and encouraged by the truth that you don't have to earn His approval or carry your burdens alone. Because of Christ's finished work, you are loved, accepted, and secure, and that changes everything. If you're tired of striving and ready to experience the freedom of a surrendered life, this one's for you. Learn more about who we are at rochesterchristian.church