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40 Days of Faith: Day 7
January 7th, 2026
George Müller felt called by God to care for orphans in Bristol, England, despite having no money or resources. He famously never asked people for donations, he simply prayed. Over his lifetime, he ca... Read More
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40 Days of Faith: Day 6
January 6th, 2026
We are on day two of considering the faith of Noah. Today, I want to call your attention to the second part of this verse where it says, “By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the right... Read More
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Faith That Offers Its Best: Lessons From Cain and Abel
January 5th, 2026
A few years after we were married, Julee P and I joined the Fort Bend YMCA on Cartwright Road. I didn’t train with weights then, but I would do jogging.... Read More
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Because You Give: Year in Review
January 5th, 2026
Because you give, CityRise lifted the city and the world generously in 2025. This past year saw an average of nearly 1,500 attend one of our campuses for worship and over 75 baptisms and over 150 new ... Read More
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40 Days of Faith: Day 5
January 5th, 2026
There is no motivation in my life like the motivation I have for my family. It is one of my primary drivers because of my desire to provide, protect, and prepare them for launching out into the world.... Read More
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40 Days of Faith: Day 4
January 4th, 2026
When it comes to understanding that faith is central in pleasing God with our lives, the writer of Hebrews connects us to a man named Enoch. If you are reading the Old Testament, the first Enoch you w... Read More
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40 Days of Faith: Day 3
January 3rd, 2026
When I was a kid, I never really understood the story of Cain and Abel and why one offering was acceptable and another wasn’t. Frankly, I thought it was a bit unfair. As I have grown in my understandi... Read More
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Three Ways Satan Tries to Attack You
January 2nd, 2026
It's a question many followers of Jesus ask, whether out loud or in the quiet wrestle of the heart. Why do I feel like I’m drifting? The truth is, there is a very real enemy in this world, and his goa... Read More
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40 Days of Faith: Day 2
January 2nd, 2026
As the writer of Hebrews begins to look back at the lives of the Old Testament saints to encourage the believers of his day, he goes back to the very beginning of the Bible. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the ... Read More
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A Note from Pastor Roger
January 1st, 2026
Happy New Year, Church Family! Welcome to 2026! A new year always feels like a fresh page. But here’s the great thing: it isn’t fresh to God. Before we’ve lived a single day of 2026, God is already in... Read More
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40 Days of Faith: Day 1
January 1st, 2026
The night before Steve began the process of stem cell transplant at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, we discussed his road ahead. He was facing a 28-day journey where his mouth would swell with sores, his... Read More
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Happy New Year - Let’s Finish 2025 Strong
December 30th, 2025
Dear CityRise Family,As we stand at the close of 2025 and look toward a new year, I want to say thank you. Your prayers, your service, and your generosity have made a real difference this year.Because... Read More
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2026
January
40 Days of Faith: Day 1A Note from Pastor Roger40 Days of Faith: Day 2Three Ways Satan Tries to Attack You40 Days of Faith: Day 340 Days of Faith: Day 4Because You Give: Year in Review40 Days of Faith: Day 5Faith That Offers Its Best: Lessons From Cain and Abel40 Days of Faith: Day 640 Days of Faith: Day 7
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January
February
A Note from Pastor RogerBe Still Devotional: Day 1Be Still Devotional: Day 2Be Still Devotional: Day 3Be Still Devotional: Day 4Be Still Devotional: Day 5A Note from Pastor RogerBe Still Devotional: Day 6Be Still Devotional: Day 7Be Still Devotional: Day 8Be Still Devotional: Day 9Be Still Devotional: Day 10A Note from Pastor RogerBe Still Devotional: Day 11Be Still Devotional: Day 12Be Still Devotional: Day 13Be Still Devotional: Day 14Be Still Devotional: Day 15A Note from Pastor Roger
March
Be Still Devotional: Day 16Be Still Devotional: Day 17Be Still Devotional: Day 18Be Still Devotional: Day 19Be Still Devotional: Day 20A Note from Pastor RogerBe Still Devotional: Day 21Be Still Devotional: Day 22Be Still Devotional: Day 23Be Still Devotional: Day 24A Note from Pastor KirbyBe Still Devotional: Day 25Be Still Devotional: Day 26Be Still Devotional: Day 27Be Still Devotional: Day 28Be Still Devotional: Day 29Be Still Devotional: Day 30Be Still Devotional: Day 31Be Still Devotional: Day 32Be Still Devotional: Day 33Be Still Devotional: Day 34A Note from Pastor RogerBe Still Devotional: Day 35
April
A Note from Pastor RogerTest God in ThisJoining into God's Kingdom WorkA Note from Pastor RogerGod Will Protect YouFinding Purpose and DirectionA Note from Pastor Roger - Easter Sunday at CityRise ChurchWhy Death Isn't the EndThe Resurrection of Jesus Changes EverythingA Note from Pastor RogerYou Don't Need to Perform
May
A Note from Pastor RogerThe Wrong Voices: Finding True Life in JesusHow to Be Free From RegretA Note from Pastor RogerFinding Clarity in a World Full of NoiseJesus is the Way, the Truth, and the LifeBecause You Give: Girls and Moms RetreatA Note from Pastor RogerThree Ways to Abide in ChristWhat Does Jesus Want?A Note from Pastor RogerBecause You Give: Wednesday NightsBugging God with Your BurdenA Note from Pastor Roger
June
Because You Give: VBS+Living the Sent LifeA Note from Pastor KirbyBecause You Give: CRMC Work UpdateJesus' Mission BriefYour Backstory is Your PowerA Note from Pastor RogerBecause You Give: VBS/VBX RecapIntentional ParentingThe Power of Being Present as a FatherA Note from Pastor RogerBecause You Give: Kenya Mission TripHow to Cultivate Spiritual Growth That LastsA Note from Pastor RogerBecause You Give: El Salvador Mission Trip