Catch The Fire Church Raleigh

Last Sunday, Duncan preached from Acts 6–7 on the life of Stephen and what it means to be a Spirit-filled leader. He emphasized that great leaders are full of the Holy Spirit, faith, wisdom, grace, and God’s Word. He challenged the church to live with wholehearted devotion to Jesus and to allow the Holy Spirit to work powerfully through their everyday lives.

Last Sunday, our Next Gen youth members had the opportunity to share during both services, and it was a powerful blessing to hear what God is doing in their lives. They spoke on topics such as having a heart like David, abiding in Christ, how intricate is the dove, and being set on fire for God. Through their messages, passion, and boldness, it was evident that this next generation is hungry for God's presence and committed to following Jesus. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr...

Last Sunday, Jess Ninaber shared a powerful message from Acts 5, highlighting how God purifies, empowers, and advances His Church. Through the stories of Ananias and Sapphira and the bold witness of the apostles, she challenged us to embrace the fear of the Lord over the fear of man and to pursue authenticity before God. 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...

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith shared a powerful message titled The Disruptive Power of Miracles from Acts 3 and 4. He reminded the church that true kingdom impact comes not from personal recognition but from a wholehearted desire to see Jesus exalted. Duncan encouraged believers to pursue a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit, growing in both courage and boldness to share their faith and demonstrate God's power in everyday life. 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...

Last Sunday, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful Pentecost message from Acts 2, reminding us that we are still living in the story of the book of Acts today. He encouraged us to hunger for the power and transforming work of the Holy Spirit as we carry out God’s mission to reach people with the gospel. 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 Ap...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a powerful message titled “The End Is the Beginning” as we launched our new series through the book of Acts. Centered on the Ascension of Jesus, the sermon reminded us that Christ’s ascension was not His departure from the world, but the beginning of Him filling all things through the power of the Holy Spirit. 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/catcht...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a powerful message from John 21 on Jesus restoring Peter after his failure and calling him to follow again. Through the story, we were reminded that Jesus meets us with grace, restores our identity, and invites us into resurrection life. 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...

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber preached a message on the powerful and often misunderstood nature of meekness, revealing it not as weakness but as strength under control rooted in trust in God. Through Scripture and practical insight, the sermon highlights how surrendering our need to strive, prove ourselves, or control outcomes opens the door to deeper intimacy with Jesus and a life marked by peace, humility, and authority. Listeners are encouraged to lay down self-effort, embrace a posture of dependence on the Lord, and allow His gentleness to transform the way they live, lead, and love others. More from...

Last Sunday, Daniel Kolenda delivered a powerful message on “The Sign of Jonah,” pointing to Jesus’ death and resurrection as the ultimate sign calling us to repentance. He challenged us to stop seeking more proof and instead respond with surrender and faith. Through the story of Jonah, we were reminded that we can’t outrun God—His pursuit is rooted in love, even in our lowest moments. 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/ctfral...

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith shared a message on “Shutting Out the Enemy,” encouraging us to live in God’s grace and not in offense. He taught that unforgiveness gives the enemy access, while mercy and forgiveness keep us free. Duncan challenged us to release others, forgive ourselves, and trust God with justice. 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.m...

Last Sunday, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful message on keeping our hearts tender in a world that pulls us toward cynicism and self-protection. Through 1 Corinthians 13 and the story of Thomas in John 20, he reminded us that biblical love is not naïve, but courageous—choosing to believe, hope, and remain open even after pain. As followers of Christ, we’re called to resist hardening our hearts and instead reflect His love in how we see and treat others. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worship Conne...

Last Resurrection Sunday, Jess Ninaber delivered a message highlighting the difference between striving for what we lack and receiving what Jesus freely gives. From the fall in Genesis to the victory of the resurrection, she showed how Christ restores what was lost. The message invited listeners to trust in His finished work and step into the new life He offers. 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...

Last Sunday, Justin Rife delivered a powerful Palm Sunday message, walking us through the final week of Jesus’ life. From the triumphal entry to the Last Supper, he unpacked how Jesus embodied humility, peace, and sacrificial love in the face of expectation and opposition. This sermon challenges us to move beyond a version of Jesus we can control and instead truly follow Him. It’s an invitation to live a life marked by surrender, fruitfulness, and the transforming power of the cross. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Mome...

Jess Ninaber ended our Hebrews series last Sunday by calling us to run the race of faith with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus. In Hebrews 12–13, she reminded us to lay aside sin and distractions while embracing God’s discipline as loving formation. The message challenged us to pursue holiness, guard against bitterness, and choose what is eternal over what is temporary. Ultimately, it was an invitation to live from the reality of an unshakable kingdom with faithful obedience and love. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr...

Aaron Ninaber spoke last Sunday from Hebrews 11, reminding us that faith is a confident trust in who God is and in the promises He has spoken. Through the lives of imperfect yet faithful men and women in Scripture, he showed that God honors enduring faith, not flawless performance. Aaron encouraged us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, and to remain steadfast in every season as we hold fast to the better hope we have in Christ More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship...

Last Sunday, Duncan Smith preached from Hebrews 8–10, unpacking the beauty of the new covenant and the finished work of Jesus. He reminded us that Christ’s sacrifice was once and for all, securing our redemption, cleansing our conscience, and inviting us to live from our true identity in Him. The message called us out of religion, shame, and striving, and into the joy, freedom, and righteousness made possible through grace. It was a powerful invitation to walk in the light, trust the Holy Spirit, and live lives fully yielded to Jesus. More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/m...

Last Sunday, Aaron Ninaber preached from Hebrews on Jesus our High Priest and the better hope of the new covenant. He reminded us we can draw near to God boldly—not through performance, but through Christ’s finished work and ongoing intercession. Aaron also invited us to repent of distorted views of God and receive renewed confidence in the Father’s love. 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/ca...

Jess Ninaber preached last Sunday as we launched our new series through Hebrews, calling us to fix our gaze on Jesus and hold fast to Him. From Hebrews 1–2, she highlighted the supremacy of Christ—He is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact imprint of His nature, and the One who created, sustains, and purifies us from sin. Jess warned that drifting happens subtly through distraction and apathy, urging us to anchor ourselves firmly in this great salvation and remember that Jesus now faithfully helps us in our weakness as our merciful High Priest. More from Catch The Fire Raleig...

Aaron Ninaber preached a powerful message last Sunday titled “Faithful over Famous,” calling the church to reject the pursuit of significance apart from surrender to Jesus. Through the examples of King David and the Parable of the Talents, Aaron reminded us that God values faithfulness and surrendered hearts over influence or recognition, challenging us to resist comparison and live from our true identity as sons and daughters of God. 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://face...

Jess Ninaber preached a powerful message last Sunday titled “The Readiness of the Bride,” calling our church back to intimacy with Jesus and faithfulness in the waiting. Drawing from Matthew 25, she reminded us that readiness isn’t about activity or appearance, but about cultivating a deep inner life with the Holy Spirit. Jess challenged us to return to first love, renew our “yes” to Jesus, and live as a Bride found ready for when Jesus comes back.

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Last Sunday, Justin Rife shared a powerful message on being formed in God’s presence, reminding us that what happens in the secret place shapes who we become in public. He unpacked how prayer is not performance but formation, inviting us to approach God as a loving Father. We were encouraged to cultivate posture, prayer, and presence as we grow in hunger for more of 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 In...

This past Sunday, Jess Ninaber spoke a powerful message titled “Living on Daily Bread,” inviting our church into 21 days of prayer and fasting by confronting the deeper hunger in all of us. She reminded us that fasting doesn’t create hunger—it reveals what we’ve been depending on—and pointed us back to Jesus as the true Bread of Life. The message called us to daily surrender, fresh dependence, and wholehearted consecration as we seek God together. _______________________________ _______________________________ "More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/messages Music: https://ctfr.me/music Worship Moments: https://ctfr.me/worship Connect with...

Aaron Ninaber opened the year by preaching from 2 Kings 4, reminding us that we cannot force God’s presence, but we can prepare room for Him. Through the faith and obedience of the Shunammite woman, we saw how honor and hunger create space for God to move. This message challenged us to reflect on what occupies our hearts and where God may be asking for more access. As we enter a new season, we’re invited to respond with surrender and make room for Him in every part of our lives. ________________________________ ________________________________ More from Catch The Fire Raleigh Messages: https://ctfr.me/mess...

This past Sunday, Kate Smith wrapped up our Advent series with a powerful message on Love Revealed. Through Scripture and story, we were reminded that Jesus is the greatest gift—the incarnate love of God who came near, drives out fear, and fills every place of longing. As we wait for His return, we are invited to experience His love deeply and carry that hope into the world around us.

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This Sunday in our Advent series, Aaron Ninaber shared a powerful message on joy, the Shepherd’s Candle from Luke 2. He reminded us that biblical joy isn’t based on mood or circumstances, but on the unshakable truth of the gospel: Jesus has come for all people. Together, we leaned into God’s presence, remembered what’s true, and embraced a “rebellious rejoicing” that holds steady even in hardship. 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...

This Sunday, Jess Ninaber shared a beautiful Advent message on the true peace found in Jesus, our Prince of Peace. She reminded us that unlike the temporary calm the world offers, His peace anchors our souls through grief, anxiety, and every storm we face. Through Scripture and powerful stories, she invited us to surrender control, fix our eyes on Jesus, and receive the peace that surpasses all understanding. ______________________________ ______________________________ 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...

This Sunday we started our Advent series with Duncan Smith sharing about Jesus as our true hope. He unpacks how faith and hope work together and why our hope must be rooted in Christ. Using Scripture, he shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and brings lasting joy and peace. The message encourages us to live every day with our hearts fixed on 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://in...

Aaron Ninaber wrapped up our 2 Peter series with a powerful word from chapter 3, reminding us to live with urgency as we await the Lord’s return. He called us to stay awake in our faith. Avoiding compromise, rejecting false teachings, and growing in holiness with the help of the Holy Spirit. Aaron also shared practical steps from 1 Thessalonians 5 on how to live a life that reflects Jesus daily. May we be found ready, steady, and burning when He comes.

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This week in our Anchored series, Jess Ninaber dove into 2 Peter 3:1–10 and Peter’s sobering but hope-filled reminder that Jesus is coming back. God’s delay is not distance—it’s mercy, giving more people time to repent. This message is a wake-up call to live spiritually awake, anchored in eternity, marked by holy conviction, and urgent for the lost, knowing that when the day of the Lord comes, everything temporary will be burned away and only what’s built on Christ will remain.

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This past weekend our guest speakers, Parker and Jessi Green Pastors of Salt Church in Wilmington, NC shared with us a powerful message on revival, obedience, and the transforming love of Jesus. We dove deep into the story of Genesis, and how the redemptive power of the cross was present from the beginning! Parker challenges believers to live fully surrendered lives.

Jessi shared her testimony of radical faith — from prophetic visions to leading thousands to baptism on the beaches of California — showing how one act of obedience can ignite a movement of revival!

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Justin continues the Anchored series by calling us to be a people rooted in scripture and trained to tell truth from counterfeit. From Peter’s warning about false teachers to today’s algorithm-shaped echo chambers, we learn how to slow down, listen for Jesus’ whisper, and weigh every voice by the ABCs—Affirming, Biblical, Christlike. Practical steps include fasting, living in community, and choosing conviction over condemnation.

Encountering Jesus isn’t just an emotional moment; it’s the foundation that keeps us steady, transforming us from the inside out.

Through powerful revelation and heartfelt stories, Duncan Smith unpacks how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together to anchor us in truth and intimacy. We’re invited to move beyond religion into real relationship—where every day becomes a moment of divine encounter, and we live fully aware of the glory of God within us.

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This Sunday we launched a new series called Anchored. Aaron Ninaber taught from 2 Peter, preaching that the goal isn’t perfection but steady progress by staying anchored to Christ. Peter writes from Rome knowing his death is near, urging the church to remember that in Christ we already have everything we need.

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What if work wasn't a curse to escape or a ladder to climb? What if it was a form of worship we can offer? In this message, Jonathan Schunker explores the future of work. From Genesis to Ephesians/Colossians, we explore God’s design for work, how the Fall distorted it, and how Jesus redeems it so we can serve wholeheartedly unto the Lord.

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In this final week of “This Is Us,” Jess Ninaber shared on what it means to be a House of Generosity. God’s heart is full of abundance, not lack. Generosity isn’t about pressure—it’s about trust, worship, and freedom. When we give joyfully and live open-handed with our time, gifts, and finances, we break the fear of not having enough and walk in God’s blessing.

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In this week’s message Aaron Ninaber preached on what it means to be a House of Purity—holding both holiness and grace together. Purity isn’t perfection or ignoring sin; it’s walking in the Spirit, turning quickly back to Jesus when we stumble, and letting His love make us new.

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On our 17th anniversary, Duncan Smith reminded us that the heart of Catch the Fire is God’s presence with His people. From our living-room beginnings to today, we’ve been called to be a dwelling place for His love. We put worship first, listen for His voice, pray, and go on mission. Together we said “yes” again to carrying His presence into our families, city, and the nations for the next 17 years.

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This week, Jess Ninaber shared on what it means to be a House of Rest as part of our This Is Us series. From creation to Christ, Sabbath was revealed as God’s gift of holy time and an invitation to freedom. Jess reminded us that true rest is found in Jesus—not just a day off, but freedom from striving and endless hustle. As we practice Sabbath, we trust God, delight in His presence, and live from our identity as sons and daughters.

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In week five of the This Is Us series, Aaron Ninaber spoke about what it means to be a house that serves. He reminded us that Jesus redefines greatness through humility and true leadership is found in serving. While it’s good to take time to rest and heal, we’re also called to move forward into serving with joy. As we each do our part, our church family becomes stronger and the love of Jesus is shown more clearly through one another.

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This Sunday, Duncan Smith continued the This Is Us series by teaching on how to be a house of worship. He reminded us that worship is for God, not for us, and that He is irresistibly drawn to hearts fully devoted to Him. True worship goes beyond our personalities or preferences—it must be in Spirit and in truth.

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