God's Property: Creation
/Today we start a new series on God's Property. Rev. Dr. Mary McDonald gives a sermon on stewardship and caring for God's creation.
recent Sermons from The River
The Other Worldview: Week 8
/Today, Jonathan concludes the worldview series by asking, "so what?" With the education of the past few weeks, where do we go from here? What do we do with what we have learned?
The Other Worldview: Week 7
/Today, Deacon Scott Cramer continues our worldview series by posing the questions, "where are we, and where are we going?" We're going to have another look at some predominant worldviews and how we can respond as Christians within the guidance of scripture.
The Other Worldview: Week 6
/Today we continue our series in World Views. Today's topic is mixing Eastern mysticism into our normal lives. But emphasizing NOT to hate the people of these cultures.
The Other Worldview - Week 5
/As we continue our worldview series, Jonathan compares one-ism to two-ism, giving some clear distinctions.
The Other Worldview - Week 4
/Today we look at a hard topic in the sermon series World Views. Today sexuality and spirituality are discussed.
The Other Worldview - Week 3
/In today’s sermon, Matthew Joss looks at some outside influences that might be formational to our worldview. From C.S. Lewis to Sigmund Freud to the Black Death, many things have flavored the Christian experience through the centuries.
The Other Worldview - Week 2
/Jonathan continues our Worldview series by talking about worldviews in conflict. Plus, we got to celebrate four Baptisms!
The Other Worldview - Week 1
/Jonathan kicks off our newest sermon series, The Other Worldview.
What Do We Do in Worship and Why?
/Chris Meckley preaches on the early church in Acts and how our worship is a continuation of their formative worship practices.
Who Are We?
/Jonathan looks at the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well and explores questions of our identity as a church. Who are we?Why do we feel called to Blacksburg? What is our purpose as a church?
Encounters with Jesus: Spiritual Warfare
/In this last week of "Encounters with Jesus," Jonathan talks about spiritual warfare, the schemes of the Evil One, and the armor that is available to us in this struggle.
Encounters with Jesus: The Transfiguration
/Chris Meckley preaches on the Transfiguration and what happens in our lives when we encounter the glorified Jesus.
Encounters with Jesus
/Jonathan preaches on the story of Jesus and Peter walking on water and how we should react when the winds and waves of life threaten to overwhelm us.
Encounters with Jesus
/In today's continuation of, "Encounters with Jesus," Jonathan explores the ways that Jesus challenged his disciples to help them grow, and the providence of the Bread of Life.
Encounters with Jesus: Idols
/Today Jonathan preaches on the healing at the pool at Bethesda and looks at the idols that we make in our lives.
Encounters with Jesus: Miracles
/Today, Jonathan looks at a couple of Jesus's miracles to see the ways in which people were transformed when they came in contact with him. These encounters show us what meeting Jesus means, and why it matters.
Life Lessons from 1 John
/Chris Meckley finishes up our series on 1 John, looking at the message of salvation, and the path of a holy life.
Life Lessons form 1 John - Week 6
/Today JT gives a sermon on how God tells us to love and how we should love others.
Life Lessons from 1 John - Week 5
/As we continue our series from 1 John, Jonathan talks about orthodoxy and antichrist.