December 24, 2023 - Morning Service (sermon audio only)
/Chris Meckley preaches on the example of Mary and her response of faith to the angel’s message.
recent Sermons from The River
Advent 3 | December 17, 2023
/Today Mary McDonald preaches on becoming “oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord,” and how when we grow in Christ, the whole world benefits.
Advent 2 | December 10, 2023 | Confirmation Service
/Today we’re joined by our Bishop Steve Breedlove, who preaches about what it means to wait well. We also have Confirmations for 11 people from The River!
Advent 1 | December 3, 2023
/On the First Sunday of Advent, Jonathan preaches on preparing ourselves for the coming of Jesus, looking at the importance of repentance, holiness, and staying focused on Jesus.
Faith and Action | Week 3
/Jonathan finishes up our series by looking at the widespread effect our generous giving can have.
Faith and Action | Week 2
/Matthew continues our sermon series Faith and Action and attempts to address some of the confusion and discomfort around the Bible’s calls to give.
Faith and Action | Week 1
/Jonathan kicks off a new 3-week miniseries called “Faith and Action,” looking at 2 Corinthians 9:1-15.
Why Jesus? | Week 11 | Victorious
/Chris Meckley preaches on Jesus’ death and resurrection, and his victory over sin and death and Satan.
Why Jesus | Week 10 | Presence
/JT preaches on Jesus’ prayer for his followers in John 17.
Why Jesus? | Week 9 | The Vine
/Jonathan preaches on what it means to abide in Jesus the Vine.
Why Jesus? | Week 8 | The Way, the Truth, and the Life
/Scott Cramer continues our series, preaching on why we should Jesus and what it means that he is the way, the truth, and the life.
Why Jesus? | Week 7 | The Resurrection and the Life
/Jonathan preaches on the resurrection of Lazarus.
Why Jesus? | Week 6 | The Good Shepherd
/Matthew Joss preaches on Jesus’s words from John 10, “I am the Good Shepherd.”
Why Jesus? | Week 5 | the Gate
/Jonathan shares from his experience tending sheep in Israel (literally!) to help us understand Jesus’ words, “I am the gate.”
Why Jesus? | Week 4 | Light of the World
/Today Chris preaches on John 8 and what it means that Jesus is the Light of the World.
Why Jesus? | Week 3 | Bread of Life
/Jonathan continues our series, Why Jesus?, and we begin on the “I Am” statements of Jesus, looking today at “I am the Bread of Life.”
Why Jesus? | Week 2 | Born Again
/Jonathan preaches on John 3 and Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, and what it means to be born again.
August 20, 2023
/Today Matthew Joss gives sermon on finding your worth in God and the life he offers when times are difficult and struggling with mental health issues.
August 13, 2023
/Today Pastor Jonathan preaches on the invitational heart of God, and how God loves us and wants to invite us into relationship with him.