Freedom Church Raleigh
We are a Christian church passionate about connecting anyone, anywhere to a life-changing relationship with Jesus through community, church gatherings, worship, creativity and more. Based in Raleigh, NC.
Episodes
182 episodes
Is Baptism Just Symbolic? Here's What It Actually Does.
What is your response?Baptism isn't a formality — it's a public declaration that something has died and something new has begun. In this message, we go back to the Greek word itself, baptizō, meaning to be fully immersed, submerged, soa...
Why Communion Is More Than a Ritual | The Passover Connection
Have you ever gone through communion so many times that it starts to feel routine? This week we go back to where communion actually began — the Passover — to rediscover what we might be missing.In Exodus 12, God gives Israel a 5-step pa...
What Does It Mean to Truly Worship God?
Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:3-4).In this message, we ask a deeper question than "Do I worship God?" — we ask, WHAT are we really wors...
The Key to Experiencing God's Presence
To ascend to God, you must first desire Him. But what does that desire actually look like in your daily life? Are you living in indifference toward God’s presence, or are you completely dependent on it?In Part 2 of our "Ascend" series, ...
The 20 Sins of 26 | What "Normal" Sin Is Choking Your Faith?
Are we tolerating sins today that God’s Word explicitly warns us against?In Part 1 of our "Ascend" series, Pastor Josh addresses 20 modern-day sins and cultural compromises that keep us from standing in God's holy presence. From doomscr...
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What To Do When You Feel Like You’ve Wandered Too Far
When we wander, Jesus doesn’t count us as a loss. He comes after us.In this message from our Power in the Parables series, we dive deep into Luke 15:1–7 and the story of the Lost Sheep. We unpack the true Biblical meaning of the word Ap...
Why Isn't Your Faith Growing? Understanding the 4 Soils | Matthew 13:3-9
What type of soil is your heart? In this message from Matthew 13:3–9 & 13–17, we examine Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and the four distinct conditions of the human heart:1. The Path (The Hard Heart) – Exposed and easily stolen from.<...
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Stop Burying Your Potential: How to Multiply Your Blessings | Matthew 25 Sermon
Are you multiplying what God has entrusted to you, or are you letting fear hold you back? In this powerful message, we dive deep into Jesus' Parable of the Talents to discover what true Biblical stewardship looks like.In Matthew 25:14-30, J...
The Shrewd Manager: Money Is a Tool to Mine Real Treasure | Luke 16
One of the most misunderstood parables in the Bible is the story of the Shrewd Manager (also known as the Unjust Steward). In Luke 16, Jesus highlights a clever manager who strategically uses worldly wealth to secure his future.While Je...
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How to hear the voice of God in a world full of noise
How do we hear the voice of God in a world full of noise? In Part 2 of our series, "The Power In The Parables," we explore how Jesus used stories to challenge us to slow down, reflect, and truly listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying....
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Religious vs. Redeemed: Which One Are You? | Luke 15 Sermon
The parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most famous stories Jesus ever told, but it’s often misunderstood. It’s not just a story about a rebellious son and a forgiving father; it’s a mirror for our own hearts. Whether you identify with th...
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I Love My Church (Part 6)
Are you tired of just sitting in a row? In Part 6 of our "I Love My Church" series, Freedom Church Raleigh explores what it truly means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Pulling from 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and the miracle of Jesus turnin...
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I Love My Church (Part 5)
Pastor Josh teaches that the Church is Christ’s flock, and loving Jesus means loving, serving, and caring for His people. Using John 21:15–17, he shows that Jesus connected Peter’s love for Him with the responsibility to “feed My sheep.”
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I Love My Church (Part 4)
In Part 4 of " I Love My Church", Pastor Rose Snowzell teaches that God's plan for us is maturity, and spiritual family is one of the primary ways He helps us grow. She challenges us to move from simply receiving to giving, serving, and becomin...
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I Love My Church (Part 3 )
In Part 3 of "I love My Church", Pastor Garry Snowzell delivers a stirring message about the Church as Heaven’s Army on Earth. This sermon calls the Church to stop playing it safe, embrace spiritual warfare, and stand together in faith, prayer,...
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Women's Role In Church| I love My Church (Part 2)
This message dives into biblical context, cultural teachings versus timeless truth, and the role of women in ministry. Ps. Josh Snowzell shows how Scripture consistently points toward God using women to lead, teach, minister, and proclaim the G...
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The beauty of the Bride| I love My Church (Part 1 )
In this series, Pastor Josh challenges the church to Stop consuming church and start loving the Bride—this message calls us to real commitment, unity, and sacrificial devotion.
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Pacesetters Ep. 7 - The Death of Boyhood Foundations of God Every Man Must Build
What does it actually take to become a man of God?In this episode, Pastors Josh and Rose break down what they call “The Barbarian Way”—a call to reject passivity, comfort, and compromise, and instead step into the foundations ev...
Where is god when life hurts? (Part 3)
In part 3 of "Where is god when life hurts?", Pastor Krista Ortiz explores the reality of faith in difficult seasons, showing that God’s presence never changes even when life feels filled with darkness. She highlights the different levels of fa...
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Pacesetters Ep. 6 - God Changed Me... Yet They Still See the Old Me
What happens when the people closest to you only remember who you used to be?In this conversation, Kai, Maggie, Rose, and Josh sit down to talk about one of the most difficult parts of walking in faith—ministering to fami...
Where is god when life hurts? (Part 2)
In Part 2 of " Where is god when life hurts?", Pst. Josh Cooke teaches that waiting on God doesn’t mean He is absent. Scriptures like John 1:29, Matthew 11, and Lamentations 3 show that even in pain and uncertainty, God’s promises and mercy sti...
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Pacesetters Ep. 5 - What If That Was God And You Ignored It?
In this powerful and Spirit-led conversation, we come together to talk about prophetic gifting—what it is, how it flows, and how to steward it well.Together, we dive into:✨ What prophetic gifting really means✨ How to recognize a...
Where Is God When Life Hurts? (Part 1)
In Part 1 of "Where Is God When Life Hurts ", Pst Josh Snowzell teaches that God welcomes our big questions and walks with us through every season. From Psalm 23, we learn to choose contentment, rest in green pastures, and keep movi...
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