Meta Church is a church based in New York City, and we're committed to helping you experience the transformative power of Jesus in your life. In this weekly podcast from Pastors Ricky and Krista Ortiz, you'll hear messages that are encouraging, relevant to everyday life, and that will inspire you to take the next step in your journey with Jesus.
Ever wonder why your faith feels stuck? In this message, Ricky breaks down the one thing most Christians miss when trying to build breakthrough faith—and it's probably not what you think!
Have you ever wondered what kind of faith moves Jesus to action? Gleaning from Matthew 8 and 9, Pastor Ricky Ortiz identifies a very simple phrase Jesus spoke that reveals the secret to breakthrough faith.
2025 was a year of great significance and consequence for Meta Church. After 8+ years of planting church, 2025 was the year that the game changed!
The name Immanuel—"God is with us"—isn't just a nice theological concept. It's the reality that Jesus refused to be God without us. Our sin separated us from God, but His love refused to leave us isolated. Jesus's arrival means you never have to face a single day, moment, or situation alone.
In this powerful message, Ricky tackles one of the most universal struggles we face today—feeling insignificant in a world that constantly tells us we're not enough.
What if you finally stepped into the dream God has for you, only to watch it crumble because of choices you made? In this powerful conclusion to the JOSEPH series, Ricky delivers a sobering yet hopeful message about how to sustain the dreams God gives us.
Have you ever wondered why life had to be so hard? Why you had to walk through that painful season, face that betrayal, or survive those years that felt like a prison?
Ever feel like God has completely forgotten about you? Like you're doing everything right, but nothing's working out? You're not alone!
In this powerful and relatable message, Nicole explores one of life's most challenging questions: "How did I end up here?" Drawing from the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, she addresses those moments when life takes unexpected turns and we find ourselves far from where we hoped or dreamed we'd be.
If you've ever felt discouraged by people crushing your dreams or wondered whether you're pursuing your own agenda instead of God's purpose, this sermon will give you clarity, direction, and hope for moving forward in faith.