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Finding The One

April 15, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

If you do a Google search for "finding the one" you will find that over 24 BILLION search results are populated in just 0.35 seconds! Clearly, this topic and this idea of finding the one is something we deeply care about and desire clarity on.

5 Lies We Believe About Sex, Dating, and Marriage

April 08, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

With each passing day, it seems like the worlds of sex, dating, and marriage has become increasingly complex, complicated, and confusing. But the truth is it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, God has A LOT to say about each of these areas! In this series, we’ll delve into the heart of what God says so we can discover the radical principles that challenge conventional thinking about love, sex, and commitment.

Grace For Everyone (Easter Sunday)

April 01, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

The Easter story offers us something different. It tells us there is grace available for everyone! And in this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares exactly how and why we can have the confidence that grace really is available to us all.

Good Friday at Meta

March 30, 2024 16:06 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Good Friday is a day where we reflect on the cost of our salvation and price Jesus Christ paid on the Cross. But it's not just for reflection, it's for response. Because of what Christ has done, we respond by surrendering our lives.

Grace: The Way I Need It

March 25, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

We all have needs. Some needs we're well aware of, other needs have not made themselves as apparent just yet. But we still have needs. Thankfully, God's grace meets us in those places of need AND God's grace knows what we need before we even realize we need it ourselves.

Grace: When Everything Feels Broken

March 18, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

We live in a world filled with brokenness. We see the brokenness in creation as we navigate the effects of climate change. We see the brokenness in others as wars and violence break out amongst different people groups. But we also experience the brokenness in ourselves as we struggle to overcome things like mental illness or addiction.

Grace: I'm Better Than That

March 11, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Is there anything - or anyone - beyond God's grace? That's a good question... There are people and actions that are so repulsive and so offensive that it's hard to imagine grace being made available to or for them. In fact, were it up to us, most of us would choose not to show grace and instead would feel justified in feeling or believing that they don't deserve our grace.

Grace: How Can It Be?

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

In a world filled with ungrace, how can it be that the grace described in the Bible is actually something we could all experience?

What We See For Meta

February 26, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

For the closing week of our I LOVE MY CHURCH series, Pastor Ricky Ortiz invites the Meta Leadership Team to share their heart and vision for our church.

What Good Is the Church?

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Have you ever heard someone question the role or validity of the Church in today's society? More than ever, it seems like more people have become suspicious or doubtful of the significance of the Church.

The Power Of (Our) Community

February 12, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

God – in His divine wisdom and foresight – understood our innate need for community and provided a solution: The Church! It's in the context of a church that you're able to experience the power, freedom, love, and strength God intends for you to have. And that's because there is enormous power available to you when you're in a community.

Why Would I Go To Your Church?

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

It is estimated that there are somewhere between 350,000-380,000 Christian churches in the United States alone. That's a lot of churches! So when it comes to Meta Church, what makes this church distinct? Why would someone choose to go to this church instead of going to another church?

It's In Your Hands | Pastor Krista Ortiz

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

With all of the talk about Church Hurt and the things the Church has done that has negatively effected people, it's easy to forget about the role and responsibility we each play...

Navigating Church Hurt

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

What are we supposed to do when this thing that Jesus loved and gave His life for – the Church – is at the center of deeply hurtful experiences? How do we navigate this kind of hurt? Do we pretend like it’s not a big deal? Do we walk away and write it off? Do we re-engage? And if so, is there hope that things could be different?

What Is The Church?

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

What is the "church"? Despite being a word that is widely and broadly used, there seems to be a lot of confusion around what the church, its role in society, and whether or not the church actually matters. More than ever, there seems to be a level of distrust and disdain toward the church.

God Did This!

January 08, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Psalm 105:1-2 say, "Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds." And that's exactly what we're doing on this first Sunday of 2024! We're grateful for the ways God has used our ministry to impact the lives of people in New York City and beyond, and we're especially grateful that you've chosen to be a part of it!

Christmas: The Response

December 18, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

There is much to learn from the Christmas story, but maybe more than anything is that the birth of the Messiah was an invitation to respond. Every person in the Christmas story that met Jesus couldn't help but stand in awe and respond in worship.

Christmas: The Problems

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

What would it take for you to stand in awe of God once more? What would He have to do? What provision would you need? What breakthrough would need to happen? What miracle would you need to see? And how inclined are you to believe it could happen?

Christmas: The Expectation

December 04, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz invites us to look at the Christmas story through the lens of the shepherds in Luke 2. These were ordinary guys, minding their own business and doing their normal job, when they are all of a sudden thrust into the forefront of the Messiah's arrival.

Faith: So What?

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

So what if I don't live with legendary faith? What difference does living with legendary faith make? What impact does it have on my life and the lives of those around me? And does it even matter?

Faith: That's Too Far

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Have you ever felt like the step of faith that God is asking you to take is taking it too far? Like what He's asking you to do requires too much or what He's having you go through crosses the line?

Faith: This Won't Come Easy

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Legendary Faith is not something that comes easily. If you want to have the type of faith that Abraham, Moses, David, and other heroes of the faith had, then you're going to have to persevere through the ups and downs, highs and lows, and struggles and successes that are part of the faith experience.

Faith: Step Out Of The Tent

November 06, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

If you could do anything for God and you knew you wouldn't fail, what would you do?

Faith: It's Time To Go

October 30, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

When it comes to living with legendary faith, it's going to require more than just saying, "yes." Saying, "Yes," is important and it's necessary but on its own, it's insufficient. That's because legendary faith requires action, not just response.

Faith: Just Say Yes

October 23, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

God is calling on us to live our own heroic lives of faith filled with great adventure, incredible reward, and mighty triumphs. He’s writing a new faith story, and He’s urging you to step into it. He’s inviting us to live like legends!

Why Do You Want It?

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Are you more concerned about what you can get from Jesus rather than actually being with Jesus? If so, then you might be missing the whole point of what it means to be changed.

It Starts With Me

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

What if we looked within our own lives and considered whether the attitudes and behaviors we despise exist within us? You see, if you want to see change in the world then you have to realize it starts with you!

This One Question Changed My Life

October 02, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

If you ask people what they need to change, most people will respond with what they need to get. They'll say things like, "I need more of ______." Or, "If I could just get more of ____________." We've been trained to think about what they need few people would actually think about what they could give.

You NEED This To Change

September 18, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

If you want to experience lasting, or significant, change in your life, it's going to require that you be TENACIOUS! To be tenacious is to be persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking the change that you actually desire.

What Do You Want?

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

A recent survey of 21,000 adults in 28 countries found that 72% of people surveyed said they want their lives to "change significantly." That same survey also found that 86% of those respondents said they want the world to "change significantly." So if that's the case, why are things still the same?

Trading For More

August 28, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

If our community is going to continue to grow and get better, than it's going to require one key component from each of us who calls Meta Church "home": SACRIFICE.

This Is US

August 21, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Every person wants to feel SEEN, HEARD, and UNDERSTOOD. It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from. We wall want to be KNOWN. This is why we all desire a community where we can belong.

Defining Unity | Pastor Chaise Logan

August 14, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Unity is the hallmark characteristic of citizens in God's Kingdom. In this message, Pastor Chaise Logan echoes Paul's message to the church at Philippi and urges us to pursue greater unity in the body.

The Language of the Spirit | Pastor Josh Snowzell

August 09, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

What if there was a unifying language for God's people given to fulfill God's purposes? Something so distinct, yet so powerful, that the world couldn't help but take notice?

Now What?

July 31, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

What happens when you've received from God and from His Holy Spirit? What are you supposed to do? Well, it's time to put it in action!

What About Spiritual Gifts?

July 24, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Since the first century church, there has been unnecessary confusion surrounding Spiritual Gifts. But the Apostle Paul sought to clear up the confusion in 1 Corinthians 12 and let us know that it's not complicated. For more resources about Spiritual Gifts, visit https://meta.church/spiritual-gifts/

God Wants You Close To Him | Saz Thomas

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

All throughout scripture, God has been working to get closer and closer to His people. He's demonstrated His love and revealed His heart by closing the gap that separates us from Him, and He's done so by sending His Son to die for us and His Spirit to dwell in us.

How To Walk In The Spirit - Part 2

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this week's "Spirit Come" message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares different practices and disciplines you can follow if you want to continue abiding in the Spirit.

How To Walk In The Spirit - Part 1

July 03, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Galatians 5:16 says that if we walk in the Spirit, we won't commit the desires of the flesh. This means that if you walk in the Spirit, you can be free from the burdens and weight of sin. So why is it that so many Christians still struggle to live in freedom? Why do so many Christians find it difficult to walk in the Spirit?

The More You Might Be Missing Out On | Pastor Krista Ortiz

June 26, 2023 15:45 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Do you ever feel like your life is missing something? Like there could be–or should be–more to life than what you're experiencing, but you're not sure what it is or how to get it? What if we told you there is a way to find it?

He's Already Doing It

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the lives of believers? Is He active or inactive? Does it help or matter? And, ultimately, what does He change?

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Have you ever asked or wondered who the Holy Spirit is? We tend to understand the personification of God the Father because we have a solid idea of what a father should be and what a father does. And we can grasp the personhood of God the Son because we see it embodied in the person of Jesus. But what about the person of the Holy Spirit??

7 Signs You've Forgotten The Holy Spirit

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Is it possible that we have forgotten one of the most important aspects of who God is??? Ask people about God, and they have beliefs, opinions, and understanding. Ask people about Jesus and they'll tell you He died on the cross to pay for our sins. But ask people about the Holy Spirit, and people will look at you confused or uncertain.

What Am I Doing Here?

May 29, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Have you ever found yourself in a situation you didn't expect to be in? A relationship (or lack of relationship)? A job or career? A city or a location? A stage of life? In those moments, we can't help but wonder what we are doing there and we become desperate to get out of it.

Suffering: What's the Point?

May 22, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Why does suffering exist? What's the point of pain? If God is good, and He makes all things work together for good, then why does He allow bad things to happen? With things like cancer, illness, pandemics, natural disasters, violence and so much more – how do we reconcile there being a good God with the reality of suffering?

Dealing With Infertility, Miscarriage, and Loss | Krista Ortiz and MaryEsther Caldwell

May 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

What happens when your dreams and longings to be a mom are completely dashed by tragic miscarriages, unexplained infertility diagnoses, and overwhelming sadness? How does someone deal with the paralyzing grief brought on by loss and pain? In this unique conversation on Mother's Day at Meta Church, Pastor Ricky Ortiz sits down with MaryEsther Caldwell and Krista Ortiz to discuss what it looks like to keep one's faith in the midst of unthinkable loss and tragedy. These women share their journ...

This Isn't Fair

May 08, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Have you ever upset or frustrated when someone else gets the blessing you’ve been praying for? If you've ever experienced that, then you've probably felt like shouting, "God, this isn't fair!" But in this message from Pastor Ricky Ortiz, he shares why we actually don't want things to be fair...and that's because GRACE is not fair.

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