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Who defines sexual immorality? What does the Bible say about living together before marriage? Does God approve of divorce?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

We're kicking off our brand new series, YOU ASKED FOR IT, by answering questions like, "Can you lose your salvation?" "Does the Holy Spirit leave you?" How do you know if you have strong faith?" and many more!Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Few things are as frustrating or disappointing as seeing someone squander or spoil their purpose. Your purpose is such a gift – a privilege, really – and it should be stewarded in that way.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Have you ever struggled to know what your purpose is? Does it feel like everyone else easily, or naturally, walks in their purpose while your purpose seems to elude you? Maybe you've even been frustrated by the fact that hardly anyone can tell you exactly *how* to find your purpose. All of this has made you wonder: "Is God playing some sort of cosm…

Have you ever considered who you need to be in order to fulfill your purpose? So much time, energy, thought, and resources are expended on finding one's purpose, but very little consideration is given to who a person needs to become in order to fulfill their purpose.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

What am I here for? Is there more to life than this? What is the point of life? What is my purpose? Everyone has asked these questions and searched for the answers. We all want to believe there is more to this life and that who we are and what we do matters. There is something within our human existence that points to something greater.…

We all know what it feels like to not want to lose something that we've worked so hard to obtain. The satisfaction of stepping into that moment, or experiencing that achievement, is so rich and so sweet that we don't want it to be lost.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Learning something new about yourself is always surprising. But have you ever been surprised by something negative within you that you weren't previously aware was there?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Stepping into God's promises doesn't come easy. If you want to take hold of the promises of God for your life, then you're going to need some resilience and perseverance to fight the battles that will inevitably come before you. In fact, in some cases, you'll have to even chase down the enemy that's seeking to rob you of the things of God in your l…

What would it take for the church to be the type of place where people felt secure and safe to share their questions, struggles, or troubles? What if the church – our church, Meta Church – was actually the type of place people wanted to come to in times of uncertainty? What would it take for that to be possible?…

We've all been privy to certain performances that have been so compelling, so moving, and so awe-inspiring that it's caused us to respond with applause and enthusiasm. This is where we find ourselves in today's message from Joshua Chapter 6. - Complete the FIRST & BEST Inventory here: https://forms.gle/A9s77TBxg4LS5g6L8…

If the only difference between experiencing 60% of something good versus 100% of that thing was your level of self-preparation, would you prepare yourself? This is often the difference between seeing or hearing about the promises of God versus experiencing them for yourself.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

In every new season and every new venture, it's important that you know what you're getting yourself into before you get yourself into it. There are things you must account for and things you must consider if you want to ensure you will have success in this new territory.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

If God is calling us into a new season that's filled with potential and excitement, then why do we feel afraid and uncertain? And if it's God's promise to us, then why do we experience trouble or difficulty obtaining it? Shouldn't it come easily and without problems? These questions (and more) are the questions we often find ourselves asking as we …

Normal is such an easy thing to accept in our lives. Most of us would prefer to settle for normal and even be accepted as normal. But normal is not who we're called to be as followers of Jesus nor is it what we're supposed to return to. Jesus has called us and invited us into so much more.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Welcome to Easter Sunday at Meta Church! Today we're celebrating the resurrection with a message about something we all long for, yet struggle to find: HEALING! Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares a message this Easter about the healing and resurrection Jesus has offered to us all.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

The Palm Sunday is a story filled with expectation! People were hopeful and excited that Jesus had arrived to claim His crown and role as King. But just a few days later, when those expectations weren't met, they became disappointed and eager to have Jesus crucified for His perceived letdown.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Have you ever felt unprepared? Like wholly unprepared? Maybe you've felt that way in work or school; or maybe you've felt unprepared in a much more serious life situation where you felt like you had no idea how to navigate the situation before you. Feeling unprepared can create both fear and paralyzation. Jesus knew this, which is why He chose to p…

What if the Easter story was meant to be more than a once-a-year occurrence in our lives? What if the events leading up to Easter weren’t meant to remain isolated to that period of time, but rather serve as metaphors for how we engage the Easter message in our everyday lives? What if the lead up to Easter is actually a blueprint for how faith is li…

We wrap up our Kingdom Come series with a final exhortation to live out Jesus' Kingdom principles in this world. Prior to His death, Jesus said He would give us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, meaning it's up to us to access it and unlock it in our world.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, there was one thing He told His followers they would need if they were going to live out His Kingdom principles. In fact, He even went as far as to instruct them *not* to leave until they had received this one thing… What was it that they needed? It was the Holy Spirit! According to Jesus, His followers needed the H…

Our Heavenly Father is proud of His children when they live and abide by His Kingdom principles. The challenge is that His Kingdom principles are often paradoxical in nature. On the surface, they seem contradictory, but when exercised we see that they lead to His Kingdom growing and advancing just as He intends. CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: On Instagram…

"I would rather be led by God and live a life that isn't always going to be easy, but as long as stay close to God and His Kingdom, I have the best opportunity for living a successful life and reaching my full potential." – Dave Thompson In this conversation, Pastor Ricky Ortiz interviews Dave Thompson, a husband, father, business-owner, and entrep…

Whenever Jesus repeats Himself, and uses words like "Again" or "truly, truly" we ought to pay attention. There's a reason Jesus is saying the same thing over again and there's something that He wants us to know. And as He talked about our role in His Kingdom – how we pursue it and what we give up in search of it – He wanted us to know one major thi…

Jesus' invitation into the Kingdom of God is an "all in" type of proposition. Though this Kingdom is good, it requires that we give our all. And for some, giving their all to something they can't see fully yet feels a bit uncertain. Fortunately, Jesus doesn't expect us to go into this blind. He's revealed some Kingdom distinctives so we don't walk …

In this week's message of our Kingdom Come series, Pastor Ricky Ortiz outlines why Jesus – and Jesus alone – is King in this Kingdom and what it means for us to follow Him with ALL that we are. Find us online at https://meta.church​ On Instagram at https://instagram.com/metanyc​ On Facebook at https://facebook.com/metanyc​…

Did you know Jesus is on the record talking about the Kingdom of God over 125x in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? Clearly the Kingdom mattered to Him, which means it ought to matter to us! In this new series, Kingdom Come, we’re going to discover what Jesus meant by “the Kingdom”, what it looks like in our daily lives, and what changes when we throw…

What if there was a formula to experiencing spiritual breakthrough? A way – outlined by Jesus – that you could follow that would guarantee breakthrough in your life...Would you follow it? This week's message from Meta Church reveals that very thing!Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

This week's "Breakthrough" focuses on a practice we can all apply to find and experience spiritual breakthrough in our lives. In this message from Freedom Church Pastor, Rose Snowzell, she outlines a daily practice that has changed how she connects with God and how she goes about her day. And the good news is this something you can do, too!…

In this week's message from Meta Church, Dave shares a prayer that led to spiritual breakthrough in his life as well as for his family and he invites us to pray this way, too.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

The end of one year and the start of a new year are important times in our lives. We often put lots of thought, effort, energy, and attention into the start of a year with hopes of making this new year better than the last one. In this message from Pastor Ricky Ortiz, he shares 3 areas of focus that will help strengthen our faith year round.…

We close out the year at Meta Church with a look at the origins of the Christmas story to see 3 distinct reminders of how God has been faithful in all things!Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Throughout the Old Testament, God goes on the record to make some big and bold declarations about the coming of a Messiah. He made some audacious promises that were to fulfilled through the birth of Jesus Christ. And when Jesus was born, it proved God's faithfulness can be trusted with the biggest areas of our lives. Just as He was faithful in the …

Have you ever noticed how faithful God was in the Christmas story? In every single detail and in every single moment, God knew exactly what was needed and to what end. He didn't miss a single beat and not one little thing was lost on Him. The beauty is that His faithfulness in the little things some 2,000 years ago is what we can count on today. Ju…

Gratitude is not gratitude unless it is outwardly expressed and communicated. And in the same way, you cannot be a grateful person if you are not expressing your gratitude to God and to others. In this final installment of our GRATEFUL series, Pastor Krista Ortiz shares 3 ways you express your gratitude to God and live a life of gratefulness.…

Do you know the key to activate and engage gratitude in your life? It's through the practice of Appreciation. Appreciation is the key to engaging the emotion of gratitude and helping you see the significance and worth of what you have and where you are.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Did you know that followers of God are instructed to be grateful, or give thanks, over 150 times in the Bible?! In fact, gratitude is not just something we're supposed to do, but it's something that transforms our lives when we live it out.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Is it possible to stand firm in your faith for decades? And if so, what does it take to stand firm when you go through trials and difficulties? In this interview with Meta Member, Wanda Staggers, she shares her faith journey of standing firm in her faith despite facing financial troubles, experiencing a divorce, and having to raise 4 children as a …

Our whole "Stand Firm" series has focused on the different ways and areas where you can stand firm in your life, but all of this is dependent upon you standing firm in your faith. It's easy to lose sight of your faith when you're in the midst of difficulties and trials, but these two things shared in this week's message are what you must always rem…

When it comes to singleness, dating, and relationships, there is so much pressure and tension to date, "find the one," and have things all figured out. That's why this message for singles isn't about how to find the one, nor is it about simply accepting your singleness, but instead about helping you stand firm in who God has called you to be no mat…

Have you ever found yourself in a season of life when it seemed like the easiest thing to do, maybe even the best thing to do, was quit or give up? Sometimes life has a cruel way of beating you down, overwhelming you, and bringing you to a point where you don't know how you could ever move forward...you desperately plea for God to intervene, but it…

Jesus instructed us to stand firm in our calling, but have you ever wondered what your "calling in life" actually is? Does it feel like other people know their purpose while your left scratching your head trying to figure things out? As a follower of Jesus, these things matter, but if you don't know your calling you won't be able to stand firm in i…

Many of us do our best to follow Jesus and live like Him in our world. But there's one area of God's nature that we don't always consider, yet if we lived like God in this area we'd be able to stand firm against whatever comes our way. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.…

We all want to feel strong and immovable in our lives and in our faith. But in certain seasons, we find ourselves being swayed – and even overcome – by our circumstances and our emotions. This isn't where we want to be, nor is it who we are supposed to be. In fact, we're called to "stand firm" in the midst of difficulty, uncertainty, and attack. Co…

So much of life is learning to navigate disappointment; but how do you handle disappointment when it's experienced and found in the person who is supposed to be your hope: Jesus? This is the challenge and experience Pastor Krista Ortiz navigates in this week's message as she shares what she's been learning in her relationship with Jesus. Connect wi…

When your future is unclear or uncertain, it's easy to feel discouraged or disheartened and feel like God is absent. And when you feel like God is absent, it's easy to forget all of the important things He's done, said, and revealed in your life. That's why we're instructed throughout all of Scripture to "remember" – we're told to remember all that…

Your relationship with Jesus was never meant to be stagnant or idle. In fact, it's supposed to be exact opposite! Through the Holy Spirit in you, God wants to continue to lead you, shape you, and help you grow into the person and child of God He envisioned from the beginning. In this vulnerable and candid, 3-week series, Pastors Ricky and Krista wi…

Despite the difficulties and challenges we've faced, God is calling each of us into something greater and more...radical! But He's not just calling us into something radical, He has actually called us to be a "radical church"! In this message from Freedom Church's Pastor Chris Cooke, he shares with us 5 pursuits of a radical church. Connect with Me…

There comes a time when each person must decide what they will turn from and what they will turn to. These steps aren't always easy, but they're absolutely essential to experience the abundance and fruitfulness of God in our lives. Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here.…

Why does following the way of Jesus actually matter? What difference does it make? And why is it so vital for Christians to live and be like Christ? The answer to those questions is what we'll be learning about in this week's message from Meta Church! Connect with Meta Church online, on Instagram, or on Facebook. To donate to Meta Church click here…