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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.…

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.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

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?…

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 Caldwe…

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.…

There are times where we question and wonder if keeping our faith is worth it. Is the personal discipline is worth it? Is the toil it takes is worth it? Is the financial sacrifice worth it? Are the results worth it? Is the pursuit of God worth it?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Have you ever felt like God messed up? Like you did everything He asked you to do, but things just get worse? Almost as if you held your part, but God dropped the ball?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

We often filter our thoughts, suppress our feelings, and pretend that everything is good. But that doesn't move us closer to God, nor does it allow us to build trust with God.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

In recent years, there has been a rise of people who identify as non-religious. People have walked away from, or rejected, any form of faith. And many (former) Christians have left Jesus, the church, and Christianity altogether. But what if it didn't have to be that way? What if you walked away from something Jesus never initiated? Could it be that…

What makes someone worthy of worship? In ancient days, kings were often heralded as divine incarnations of the gods, so they demanded and expected worship. Nowadays, most people wouldn't call themselves devout worshipers, but they still find something that appeals to their lives.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Trust is an interesting thing...it can take years to build, and just a moment to lose. So what happens when trust has been breached? How does one respond? And is it possible for someone, through their response, to demonstrate that they are worthy of being trusted?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

If everything Jesus said about Himself is true – that He's the Son of God, Messiah, and King – then He is absolutely worthy of being followed.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

In this final message from our DEVOTED series, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares examples from the life of Paul to guide us toward being fully committed to God at every stage of life and in every season of life, and poses the question: Do you want it?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

"More" is not always better. We live in a culture that values obtaining and getting more in every area of life, even if (or when) it doesn't make sense. This belief often permeates our relationships and ends up sabotaging our most intimate relationships.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Do you ever wonder if it's possible to feel, or be, close to God? Or what it would take to have true intimacy with God? So many people live their lives knowing about God, hanging around people who follow God, and even choose to give their lives to God yet they never experience real intimacy with God.…

This teaching was recorded as part of Meta Church's Vision Night on February 19th, 2023. In this talk, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares how you are probably just 2 or 3 decisions away from being on track to fulfilling God's vision for your life and he outlines 5 steps you can take to begin fulfilling the vision God has for you.…

We want more than just knowledge of God and we crave more than just His awareness. Most of us are seeking something that goes beyond Sunday services and worship...What we long for is INTIMACY with God.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

We all know the best stories are stories of transformation. It's the stories where a person changes from one thing to another. And in this message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares 5 questions that lead to transformation.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

What would your life look like if you lived with legendary faith? We read of the heroes of the faith such as Abraham, David, Moses, Paul, Peter, and others and often think that type of faith is impossible for us to have. But what if it wasn't?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

As Christians, we're taught that our lives should revolve around God. That God should be the center of our orbit. He is supposed to be at the center of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. This is what it means to "worship" God. And in this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares three things every Christian ought to know about true worship.…

Download the Prayer Checklist. Within each of us is a desire to connect with the Divine and reach out to a Power higher and bigger than ourselves. That's because God has created us with default settings and one of those default settings is the desire to pray. Sadly, many of us have turned this setting off or we've allowed it to get crowded out by f…

Throughout the New Testament – and especially in the book of Acts – there is one thing above all else that seems to elevate the church and, in the process, completely overhaul the lives of those who engage it.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

When we look back at 2022, we stand in awe of everything God did in and through our church! It's clear that God's hand was actively involved in restoring and reestablishing our church, which is why we're starting this new year by celebrating all that took place in the previous year. But at the same time, we know that God isn't finished! Nor are we …

Did you know you have the power to bring life or death with your words? With your words, and the things you say, you have the ability to build someone up or tear them down.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Nobody likes a stingy person. Fortunately, Jesus was the opposite of stingy. His life and His actions were marked by generosity. In every situation and interaction, He opted to believe, do, and give the most generous thing possible.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Have you ever felt incapable of living up to God's standards of righteousness? Or does it seem like it's impossible to measure up, even though you've been told that's exactly what a Christian should do?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Did you know you are unlike any other living thing in the whole of creation? You are so distinct and so unique, that nothing in the entire universe comes close to matching your level of design...and that's on purpose!Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

What you believe about God will dictate how you act and engage with God. So, who is God to you? What do you believe about Him? What thoughts and ideas fill your mind? Few questions (and answers) in life matter as much as the answers to these questions.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

What if what God said about Himself is actually way different than the common perception people have of Him. For some people, it's easy to think of God as being angry or jealous or distant. And for others, they want a vengeful god who is just and wiping out anyone that does wrong. But the God of the Scriptures is so much more than that!…

So many people believe God is always angry. Even more people grew up believing that if they did anything wrong, stepped out of line, or simply messed up – even if it was just once – that God would quickly strike them down in wrath. But this perception or belief couldn't be any further from the truth! The reality is that God does get angry, but not …

For many of us, the only love we have known has come with all sorts of qualifiers, conditions, and timelines. And one of the challenges when it comes to knowing and fully embracing God’s love, is the seemingly fleeting and temporary nature of the love we often experience in this material world. With realities such as these, it’s no wonder why you m…

Have you ever wondered: Will God really forgive me? What exactly does God forgive? Is there anything God doesn't forgive? Or does God's forgiveness have a limit? Then this message from Meta Church is one you absolutely don't want to miss!Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Who is God? Many people have formed beliefs, ideas, and thoughts about without ever considering what God actually said about Himself. You see, God has a name. And when He shared His name with the world, He told us all exactly what that name means and who He is, as well as who He isn't.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

God has given five gifts to the church – Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher – to equip us for the work and ministry He has called us into. It's up to us live and walk in those gifts, and this week's message offer practical steps to help you do exactly that!Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

Do you ever dream of what could be? For you life? For your finances? For your future? Our dreams usually start with some form of "What if...?" As in, "What if this came true? What if this really happened?" We all have dreams and hopes for what could be, and at Meta Church we're no different. We dream and believe for every person to experience and e…

Chemistry can be a tricky thing to figure out and keep, but there is one thing that can help cultivate and accelerate the chemistry in a community faster than anything else. This one thing is essential if harmonic chemistry is what's desired in our church community.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

If you've ever suffered a broken bone or if you've ever lost the function of one of your body parts, then you know how much of an impact that disability can have on your entire body. Each body part is not only necessary, but vital, in allowing your body to fulfill and accomplish all that it's supposed to. In the same way, that's how it is with the …

We're living in a busy and hurried world. We're constantly on the go, moving from one thing to the next. On top of it all, most of us are either thinking about what could have been or where we will be next. But when we live this way, we miss out on the power of the present which has the power to radically transform people's lives!…

Why does God allow evil to occur? Are we living in the end times? How do we deal with scriptural contradictions? These questions and more are what we're talking about on this week's "You Asked For It" message.Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

What are we to make of all of the cultural and social issues taking place? From women's rights and abortion, to racism and injustice, what does the Bible have to say about these things? And what should we say and do about them?Bởi Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz

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?…