River Church

Week 26 Podcast: God’s Will (Part 3)

stephen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:04:25 +0000

This week we complete our look at John 5:30 and put to rest the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” When we are listening to the Holy Spirit for direction with each and every step, then we can be confident that our next step is “correct.”

Week 25 Podcast: God’s Will (Part 2)

stephen — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:29 +0000

This week we continue our look at John 5:30 as we learn that the only way we can know what direction to take is to listen to God’s Spirit give us our next step.

Week 24 Podcast: God’s Will (Part 1)

stephen — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:06:38 +0000

We have all asked the question, at one time or another, “What is God’s will for my life?” In this series, we will learn to never ask that question again! The critical question is, “What is God’s will?” And the answer is easy to find in God’s Word.

Week 23 Podcast: Stir the Waters Part 2 (Compassion International)

stephen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:45:50 +0000

A followup to last week’s message, this week we took a deeper look at John 5, and then responded by sponsoring children through Compassion International.

Visit compassion.com for additional information, or to sponsor a child.

Also, take a look at this video (it was shown at the conclusion of this week’s message).

Week 22 Podcast: Stir the Waters (Compassion International)

stephen — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:46:11 +0000

This week we studied John 5:10-17 and spent a good portion of the morning talking about Compassion International and our opportunity to bring hope to a particular child in another nation.

Here is your homework for this week in preparation for this Sunday’s Gathering.

Research Compassion International at compassion.com.
Pray all week June 27th through July 4th about adopting a child from Compassion International. If you’re married, pray together. If you have children, include them as well.
Look through your budget and make room for $38 a month to adopt a child from Compassion International. If you are married, work through the process together. If you have children, involve them in making the adjustment as well.
Fast from food all day Sat., July 3rd thru the Sunday Gathering July 4th to identify with the suffering of starving children and to focus on prayer.

Your opportunity to sponsor a child will be this Sun., July 4th at the LoveOthers kiosk.

Week 21 Podcast: The 6-4 Dad

stephen — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:28:43 +0000

As dad’s, no matter the age of our children, we have an amazing opportunity to influence our children and raise them up to be like Christ. This week we take a look at how to champion our roles as fathers in a way that will impact many generations for the better.

Week 20 Podcast: Strangers, Part 2

stephen — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:02:31 +0000

This week we continue last week’s message, as well as introduce lovegave.com!

Week 19 Podcast: Strangers, Part 1

stephen — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:00:56 +0000

When Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, he talked to her about living water that He could offer her that would never run dry. Now that WE have been commissioned to represent Jesus until He returns, what part do we play in providing living water?

[Please note that this week's podcast was produced from a backup recording. Quality will be lower than previous weeks. We are sorry if portions are unclear.]

Week 18 Podcast: Violent Men

stephen — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:15:22 +0000

A look at Matthew 11:1-12 where we see that only those willing to fight for the Name of Christ to be known will be able to open the door for the change that God desires in each of us.

Week 17 Podcast: Baptism

stephen — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:52:52 +0000

This week we continue looking at the Gospel of John as we look at the amazing symbolism of being baptized after we have chosen to follow Jesus Christ. Like the kiss during a wedding ceremony, baptism is the public expression of the covenant made between us and Jesus.