Catch The Fire Church Raleigh

This week, Jess Ninaber continues our Names of God series with a message on El Roi—the God who sees. Through the story of Hagar, we are reminded that God sees us fully, even in our most painful and overlooked moments. He is not passive or distant but the God who actively pursues, provides, and restores. El Roi meets us in the wilderness, calls us by name, and dignifies us with His love. As we begin to see the way He sees, we are empowered to see others with the same compassion and to recognize what He is doing in our own wilderness seasons. Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This Sunday, Justin Rife continued our Names of God series by teaching on Yahweh Jireh—The Lord Will Provide. In Genesis 22, we follow Abraham and Isaac up the mountain where God tests Abraham’s faith. This is not a moment of cruelty but a moment of revelation of God's character as a faithful provider. When our faith is tested, His faithfulness is revealed. Through this passage, we are invited to examine what we may be holding onto more tightly than we hold on to God and to trust that in Jesus, Yahweh Jireh provides us with everything we need.Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This past Sunday, Aaron Ninaber continued our Names of God series with a powerful message on El Shaddai—God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One. In Genesis 17, God introduces Himself as El Shaddai to Abraham in a moment of delay and human limitation, reminding us that He is both our powerful provider and our nurturing sustainer. This name reveals God’s nature to meet us not only in ideal circumstances, but right in the middle of our mess, our doubts, and our hopelessness. Through stories from Abraham, Job, and a desperate widow in 2 Kings, we’re invited to trust God—not with perfect faith, but with honest faith. El Shaddai is not waiting for us to perform; He simply asks us to bring our empty vessels and believe. Even in weakness, God is more than enough.Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This past Sunday, Duncan Smith preached on the sacred and eternal name of God—Yahweh. Often mistranslated as “Jehovah,” this name reveals God’s self-existent nature and His desire for a personal relationship with His people. The name of Jesus, Yeshua, means “Yahweh is salvation,” pointing to the stunning truth that Jesus is Yahweh in the flesh. From the burning bush to the Gospel of John, Scripture reveals that the God who was, is, and is to come has made Himself known—not just as Lord, but as Father.Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber preached on Holy Dissatisfaction: Becoming a Spirit-Mobilized People—that God-given hunger for more of His presence and power. At Pentecost, ordinary believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to live with boldness and radical obedience. That same Spirit stirs us today to refuse a predictable, passionless faith and to bring God’s presence into every part of life. The early church’s unity, generosity, and unstoppable boldness call us to live as a Spirit-mobilized people, embracing the cost and power of obedience.  It’s a call to move beyond comfort and become a people transformed and empowered to impact the world.Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This week, Murray Smith shared a powerful message on Depending Upon the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 8 and John 7:37-39, he reminded us that we are not just sinners with a ticket to heaven—we are brand new creations, born again by the Spirit. Through Jesus, we receive an unlimited supply of the Holy Spirit who empowers us to become more like Him. This transformation isn’t about self-effort; it’s about surrender. As we come to Jesus in our thirst, the Spirit fills us, bears fruit in us, and equips us with everything we need to live out the life He’s called us to. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worship Connect with us: Website: https://ctfraleigh.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleigh Instagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleigh Spotify: https://ctfr.me/spotify Apple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusic Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This week, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful message titled The Leadership of the Lord, reminding us that God's discipline is not punishment, but a loving invitation into deeper intimacy with Him (Hebrews 12:1–11). As sons and daughters, we can trust that His correction comes from a heart of love, not condemnation. While the enemy uses shame to isolate and confuse us, God’s discipline brings conviction that leads to peace, holiness, and lasting fruit. His leadership is trustworthy, and even in our stumbles, He is there to lift us up and walk us forward in freedom.More from Catch The Fire RaleighMessages: https://ctfr.me/messagesMusic: https://ctfr.me/musicWorship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worshipConnect with us:Website: https://ctfraleigh.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleighInstagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleighSpotify: https://ctfr.me/spotifyApple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusicThank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This week, Jess Ninaber brought a timely and powerful word from Hebrews 12 about running the race of faith with endurance. Drawing from the context of early Christians facing persecution, we’re reminded that the call to follow Jesus is not a casual stroll—it’s a costly, all-in commitment that requires laying aside every weight and sin that entangles us. The Christian life is not a sprint but a pilgrimage, one that demands focus, perseverance, and a heart fixed on Jesus. Endurance isn’t glamorous, but it’s essential. This is a race worth finishing strong. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worship Connect with us: Website: https://ctfraleigh.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleigh Instagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleigh Spotify: https://ctfr.me/spotify Apple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusic Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This Sunday, Dr. Heidi Baker shared a powerful word centered on John 6 and Jesus as the Bread of Life. Drawing from her life among the poor in Mozambique, Heidi reminded us that the gospel is not just something we preach—it’s something we become. As she recounted encounters with extreme hunger, both physical and spiritual, she brought us back to Jesus’ call to receive fresh bread daily through communion and intimacy with Him. We can’t give what we haven’t first received. In a world full of need, Jesus invites us not to burn out trying harder, but to abide deeper, be filled with Him, and be broken and given for others. This was more than a message—it was a commissioning to carry the heart of God to the hungry, the hurting, and the overlooked. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worship Connect with us: Website: https://ctfraleigh.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleigh Instagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleigh Spotify: https://ctfr.me/spotify Apple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusic Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give

This Sunday, Justin Rife took us through John 21, where the resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples once again. After a night of disappointment, Jesus meets them on the shore, prepares a meal, and welcomes them with compassion. For Peter, this moment is not just another encounter but a deeply personal restoration. Around a charcoal fire, the very setting where he once denied Jesus, Peter is given three invitations to reaffirm his love and receive a renewed calling. The resurrection was never just about the empty tomb, but Jesus stepping into our shame, restoring our identity, and commissioning us again. When we feel distant or disqualified, we can trust that Jesus still meets us with grace and invites us back to Him. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worship Connect with us: Website: https://ctfraleigh.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ctfraleigh Instagram: https://instagram.com/catchthefireraleigh Spotify: https://ctfr.me/spotify Apple Music: https://ctfr.me/applemusic Thank you for watching this video from Catch The Fire Raleigh. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://ctfraleigh.com/give