The Church at RB Messages: Recent Episodes
The Church at RB
Inviting every generation to experience the love and grace of Jesus. Each Sunday, listen to a relevant teaching from Senior Pastor Jared Herd or one of our Teaching Pastors. Visit us at www.thechurchrb.org or download The Church at RB app.
Information without transformation is hollow. Pastor Jay Kim teaches from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, showing how the way we respond to what we know shapes the foundation of our lives.
The most meaningful adventures begin with surrender, soul tension, and seeing beauty in what the world overlooks. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller shares a parable from Jesus that invites us to discover a hidden treasure with the power to change everything.
Every life is ruled by something, but only one brings purpose instead of pressure. Pastor Jared Herd shares how choosing Jesus leads to faithful living that outlasts temporary success.
Redemption, not perfection, is the true masterpiece God longs to write through our lives. Pastor Jared Herd shares how fighting for your family and owning your imperfections is how real legacy begins.
God often delays not to deny us, but to develop us. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller challenges us to see waiting as preparation, not punishment.
Purpose isn't found in freedom, wealth, or comfort—it’s discovered when you realize there’s a divine cloak on your back. Pastor Jared Herd shares how the Holy Spirit gives purpose to our everyday roles, turning ordinary moments into divine assignments.
The Spirit of God brings new creation, affirmation, and completion—even in the middle of your flood story. Pastor Jared Herd explores how the Holy Spirit transforms chaos into life.
God doesn’t shout over the noise of your life—He whispers into the silence of your soul. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller teaches on the intimate, transformative presence of the Holy Spirit.
What feels lifeless in us today can be brought back to life by the breath of God. Pastor Jared Herd explores how the Holy Spirit fills, animates, and strengthens us with a hope that endures beyond weakness.
The Spirit moves to reshape what we say, who we think we are, and how we see the world. Pastor Jared Herd explores Pentecost and invites us to consider how the Holy Spirit might be at work in the chaos around and within us.
The Spirit isn’t a side character in our faith—it’s the power that rewrites our story. Pastor Jared Herd begins a new series by showing how the Holy Spirit challenges our way of thinking and brings new life where we’ve felt stuck.
Death has been put to death, and the tomb is still empty. In this Easter message, Pastor Jared Herd invites us to doubt our doubts and cling to the historical and deeply personal announcement that Christ’s resurrection offers real hope, enduring meaning, and life after life.
We gather in the shadow of the cross—not in despair, but in the tension of a love so deep it changes everything. This 90-minute Good Friday worship night is a sacred space to reflect, remember, and respond. Before resurrection, there is the weight of Friday.
Jesus didn’t come to win a momentary battle—He came to win the war for your heart, mind, and peace. In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Josh unpacks how Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem models the spiritual path from learning God's word, through repentance, to peace.
The God who weeps is also the God who resurrects. Pastor Jared Herd explores how Jesus brings both grace and truth to our pain, calling us to life even in our darkest moments.
God isn't just restoring your past—He's creating something entirely new. Pastor Jared Herd unpacks John 9, showing how Jesus invites us to trade bitterness for grace.
True life doesn’t begin with achieving more—it begins with receiving more from the One who was broken for you. Pastor Jared Herd unpacks John 6 to show that only Jesus, the Bread of Life, can satisfy our deepest hunger.
Settling for "just fine" is the enemy of the joy God intends for us. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller shares how Jesus’ encounter with the man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5 challenges us to rise from complacency, step into God's will, and walk in the victory He offers.
God is not in the business of making things better—He is in the business of making things new. Pastor Jared Herd kicks off a new series in the Gospel of John by exploring Jesus’ first miracle.
Peace is not found in avoiding anxiety but in seeking and gazing upon the presence of God. Pastor Jared Herd unpacks Psalm 27, showing how David’s response to fear and uncertainty was a deep pursuit of God’s presence.
God’s glory is vast, mysterious, and beyond human understanding, yet He invites us to know Him. Pastor Jared Herd explores Ezekiel’s vision, urging us to embrace God’s mystery, His significance, and the life-changing power of His grace.
True transformation comes from encountering God’s presence. Pastor Jared Herd challenges us to move beyond belief and commitment to true communion with God.
God is not hidden; He is waiting to be found. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller shares how seeking God’s presence and embracing gratitude leads to true intimacy with Him.
Growth comes not from big goals but from the small, daily habits that shape us. Pastor Jared Herd challenges us to build consistent spiritual practices that keep us anchored in faith.
Growth is a journey, not a linear process, and God meets us exactly where we are to take the next step forward. Pastor Jared Herd reflects on Israel's wilderness journey, showing how God prioritizes dependence over efficiency. Christ, our daily bread, sustains us and calls us to grow each day.
Growth begins when we trust God in the mystery and let go of misery. Pastor Jared Herd shares how embracing faith in the unknown, depending on God's daily provision, and releasing old patterns can lead us to experience His greater purpose for our lives.
True growth begins when we move from fear-driven choices to love-fueled sacrifice. Pastor Jared Herd begins a new series exploring the biblical foundation for growth.
Before your problems ever existed, God was already present and in control. Pastor Tim Manigault challenges us to reflect on the direction of our lives at the start of a new year, reminding us that aligning ourselves with God's light brings hope, clarity, and renewal.
To truly walk with Jesus, we must slow down and align our lives with the pace of God. Pastor Ken Ingold encourages us to seek a closer relationship with Christ in 2025, inviting reflection on how we spend our time and prioritize our spiritual journey.
Over 2,000 years ago, Heaven collided with Earth in the form of a baby boy born into a manger. Christmas is the annual reminder of the gift of hope we have in Jesus. Pastor Jared Herd shares that Christmas is about discovering hope and salvation we cannot create on our own.
Joy is not fleeting happiness but a deep-seated strength rooted in the presence of God. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller challenges us to seek joy by surrendering our struggles to God through worship and trust.
This world offers only glimpses of love, but Christ came to reveal its fullness and what we were truly created for. Pastor Jared Herd teaches how we can reflect Christ’s love by sharing our strength with others, just as He has done for us.
Hope shines brightest in our darkest moments, reminding us we're never alone. Pastor Jared Herd kicks off Advent by reminding us that Immanuel—God With Us—is our source of purpose and strength.
God’s grace transforms our relationship with Him from exchange to a gift of immeasurable worth. Pastor Jared Herd highlights how Jesus invites us to trust God with both our sins and our resources through faith.
Where grace abounds, joy abounds as well. Pastor Jared shares how generosity flows from an abundance of joy, made possible only through the grace of God.
Gratitude transforms entitlement into generosity. Pastor Jared Herd shares what it looks like to live with open hands and a grateful heart.
Generosity isn't just an action—it's a lifestyle that invites blessing and joy. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller preaches on biblical stewardship, illustrating how living with open-handed generosity brings freedom and deepens trust in God’s provision.
Do you believe that God is truly the resurrection and the life? Pastor Josh shares how we can enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ.
We’re not getting worse with age, we’re getting wiser. Pastor Jared teaches about the wisdom available to us when we embrace the perspectives of those outside our age group.
You cannot be a wholehearted follower of Jesus in isolation. Pastor Jared teaches on the 4 categories of friendships.
Being alone is as dangerous as being around the wrong people. Pastor Jared teaches on the danger of isolation and how we can step into a godly circle of influence.
How do we manage the blessings God has entrusted us with? Pastor Josh unpacks the Parable of the Talents and explains how we can steward our blessings well.
We often want grace for ourselves and justice for others. Pastor Jared dives into Luke Chapter 15 on how we are to offer others the unmerited favor that has been given to us.
The definition of grace is: God’s undeserved favor. Pastor Jared teaches on the parable of the prodigal son and how we can avoid shame from becoming part of our identity.
If it's not good, he's not done. Pastor Jared Herd preaches on Paul's powerful explanation of the truth of the gospel in 1 Corinthians. We can have a developed hope because of Christ that promises sharpened senses in eternity, a stingless death, and swallowed suffering.
Join us for a night of worship and remembrance of our Savior's sacrifice over 2,000 years ago. This 90-minute experience is a time for us to look to the cross, look to the Son, and look to the Father as we shift our internal dialog from the question "Who am I?" to the truth of whose we are.
When you get stabbed by the trials of life, what do you bleed? Pastor Jared preaches on the darkest day in history described in Mark 15. When Jesus faced darkness with the same resources we have, he showed us that the way out of it is to speak truth against the darkness.
Have you pleaded the blood of Jesus over the sin in your life? Pastor Jared Herd teaches on the powerful connections between the Passover meal and Jesus' work on the cross as the final sacrifice. When we recognize Jesus as the lamb of God, our stories are covered and redeemed by his blood.
The favor of God will always push you forward. Pastor Josh Hotsenpillar teaches on the story of Joseph, and how God used his presence to comfort and equip Joseph when things weren't going his way. When we submit ourselves to God, he provides his favor and presence. Where is he inviting you to seek more of him and less of yourself?
Legacy and geography are always tied together. Pastor Jared Herd preaches on Genesis 8 and Jacob's story of the place where God met him when he was friendless, defenseless, and had no blessing. There's a power to places that provide stability, that's the kind of home you can create, and that's the kind of church we can be!
We're all desperate for someone to speak a blessing over us. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on the powerful story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 and the importance of their father's blessing. Jesus Christ took our place on the cross so that the blessing that was meant for Him can be spoken over us. Who is waiting to hear that truth spoken over them by you?
There's a sacredness to your "yes" and your "no." Pastor Jared Herd preaches on the power of an uncluttered life. Just like God prioritized the time of the Israelites, he's inviting you to stop getting robbed by the Pharaohs in your life. Stop asking, "What do I have to do?" and start asking, "Who do I want to be?"
Your greatest source of strength isn't within you, it's the cross. Megan Fate Marshman preaches through the powerful gospel story laid out in the book of Romans. Don't wait until eternity to experience the kind of freedom you can have through the power of the blood of Christ, here and now.
The Christmas story is the greatest story of disruption, grace, and expectation. Pastor Jared and Pastor Josh share a powerful retelling of the Christmas story that reminds us that those invited to see Jesus are the unworthy. What would it mean for you to know that even in your brokenness, Jesus wants you to truly see him this Christmas?
Our ability to choose to see joy determines how much we can experience it. Pastor Josh Hotsenpillar teaches on the advent theme of joy and unpacks Psalm 16. To live a life of joy we have to choose to always set our eyes on God. If you aren't experiencing joy this Christmas, what are you looking at?
You’re not the problem, you’re the point of the Christmas story. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on how the genealogy of Jesus shows us that Jesus didn’t just come for broken people, he came from broken people. Who do you need to remind this Christmas that they belong in church because Jesus came for them in their brokenness?
The pain you’re experiencing means you have never been closer to the truth of the Christmas story. Pastor Jared Herd unpacks Mary’s song and the hope of advent found through an unsuspecting girl from Nazareth. The power of Christmas is the truth that God can use the exact thing meant to break you, to bring hope and light into the world. What does it look like for you to bring hope to the world this Christmas?
Moral leaders don’t just think about their “to do” list, they think about their “to be” list. Pastor Jared Herd preaches on Nehemiah 5 and the power of moral leadership over positional leadership. Nehemeiah led by example for years, we must do the same and focused on leading through who we are, not just what we do.
God’s message in the valley is substitution, not motivation or inspiration. Pastor Jared Herd teaches on the story of David and Goliath and its powerful foreshadowing of the gospel. God raises up one man from Bethlehem to substitute in the battle. In our struggles all we have to do is look to the substitute.
How differently would you live if you knew you had an Easter coming? Pastor Jared Herd teaches on John 20 and the powerful story of Thomas encountering the risen Christ. We all have conditions and doubts like Thomas, but in the presence of the resurrected Christ we can drop them. His wounds have been defeated, so ours will too!
Merry Christmas! Pastor Ken Ingold walks us through the Christmas story and discusses how each character in the nativity story can teach us about who God is and who we are. When we take some space to slow down and reflect on the nativity scene, God can show us what we have to offer the baby Jesus.
Pastor Jared concludes our Paradox series with a message entitled, “Wrapped in Handkerchiefs.” He teaches on the Parable of the Ten Minas. As you reflect on Pastor Jared’s message, what speaks to you?
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