From the Pastor: New Sermon Series Sunday
Good afternoon, Church Family. Have the events of our world taken a toll on you this week? Are you concerned, scared, and wondering where God is when we see Israel at war with Hamas, Russia continuing its barrage on Ukraine, inflation and interest rates at 30+ year highs, and people…
From the Pastor: Two Featured Christian Apologists at CityRise This Month
Good afternoon, Church Family! The final message in our Flourishing Family study is on Sunday. If you are unable to join us in person, you’re welcome to be with us online at one of our livestreamed services through our CityRise app, on our livestreams page, or at youtube.com/cityriseorg. William Lane…
From the Pastor: What’s Happening Around CityRise
‘m happy to be back from sabbatical and to be with you this coming weekend, Church Family! The past two weeks have been a productive time spent with the Lord in preparation for the days ahead. This Sunday’s services will continue our “Lift” series as we study 1 Timothy…
From the Pastor: Sabbatical and Crosspoint Construction Update
Good afternoon, Church Family! This past week, we began the next phase in studying the book of 1 Timothy with our current series, “Lift: 7 Principles to Drive Change,” and we will continue doing so this weekend, taking a look at 1 Timothy 2:8-15. If you are unable to join…
From the Pastor: Faith in the Workplace
Good afternoon, Church Family! This weekend, we will raise the anchor on “Anchored: Holding Fast in the Midst of Cultural Storms” and finish this series learning about worshiping Jesus when the world speaks against Him. I hope you have found this series encouraging, especially as it seems like the world…
From the Pastor: Summer Has Begun
Good afternoon, Church Family! With Houston schools finishing up yesterday, summer break has officially begun. And while that begins, we are finishing our series in Psalms this Sunday by looking at Psalm 37. Then, the following week on June 11, we will look at how we as Christians can…
From the Pastor: Commitment Sunday
It’s a great day for a great day, Church Family! I hope you know that you are loved and cared for today. This Sunday is Commitment Sunday, marking the midpoint of our Deep & Wide Generosity Initiative. I have made a video below helping you know how to fill out…
From the Pastor: The CityRise App is Here!
Hello, Church Family! This past Sunday was massive. We launched two things, the first being our new sermon series entitled “Rooted: Planting Seeds for a Life that Bears Fruit.” This series constitutes the midpoint of our Deep & Wide Generosity Initiative, and our lesson on Sunday asked, “Will you…
From the Pastor: Maundy Thursday Service Tonight!
Good afternoon and happy Maundy Thursday, Church Family! We have been in a season of Easter for the last few weeks now with our Top 5 Reasons Jesus Came to Die series. We looked at Reason #3 this past Sunday in which Jesus came to die “to ransom people from…
From the Pastor: Easter Series Begins Sunday!
Good morning, Church Family! Whether you’re away on vacation or in town experiencing the lighter holiday traffic, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy Spring Break thus far. We began the week by concluding the Flourishing Disciple series–if you need to catch up on any video sessions or need the…
From the Pastor: Need Summer Break Plans?
Good afternoon, Church Family! We are halfway through our four-week Flourishing Disciple series and looking at what qualities become evident in the life of those who follow Jesus. The first week, we looked at “The Call to Grow,” and last week, we studied “The Qualities of Faith, Virtue, and…
From the Pastor: Church-Wide Vote Sunday
Good afternoon, Church Family! Our Flourishing Disciple series kicks off on Sunday, February 19, with “The Call to Grow.” This four-week series will prepare us in the lead-up to the Easter season as we look at the calling and qualities of what it means to be a flourishing disciple of…
From the Pastor: Send Relief for Turkey and Syria
Good afternoon, Church Family! What kind of people dwell in the Flourishing Kingdom? Prepared people dwell there. This Sunday, we will dive into what that means for us as believers in this closing sermon in the “Flourishing Kingdom” series. The following week, will begin a new study on another aspect…
From the Pastor: Flourishing Kingdom Series & Chevron Houston Marathon
Good afternoon, Church Family! I pray that you are well and that the start of your year has been, too. This Sunday, we will be in week three of our Flourishing Kingdom series with a message entitled “A Kingdom of Provision.” God provides for His people, and we strongly…
From the Pastor: Year-End and Year-Beginning
Year-End & Year-Beginning I have to say again how great Christmas weekend was at CityRise. Being able to celebrate Christ’s birth on a Sunday doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, that’s even more reason to gather! And I hope you were encouraged throughout the month to go deeper…
“Deep & Wide” // Joshua 1:1-9
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Church family, I’m so humbled by this moment in time in the life…
“Deep & Wide” // 2 Corinthians 9:10-15
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. I have heard a lot lately about how our kids in school ought…
“Deep & Wide” // 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Men, I want to begin by asking you a question. How many of…
“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, 9:1-5
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Happy Mother’s Day! It’s so good to be with you today and to…
“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:8-15
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Who do you think of when you think of someone who is generous? I…
“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good morning, Church. Today we launch a significant series in the life of…