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.
Current Sermon Series
Our summer sermon series, “The Good News in the Old Testament,” will explore key narratives and figures in the Old Testament and how they relate to the New Teatament life and ministry of Jesus — demonstrating that the Old Testament is not just a historical book but also a revelation that leads us to a deeper understanding of the Good News we have in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
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.