Journey Church of the River Region

Ruth's story reminds us that heroes of faith aren't defined by extraordinary abilities, but by extraordinary trust in God. This week, Pastor Mike explores Ruth's unwavering commitment, humble obedience, teachable spirit, and how her story ultimately points to Jesus—our true Redeemer. Discover how God uses ordinary faithfulness to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.

Journey Church of the River Region

Moses didn’t feel qualified—but God called him anyway. In Week 2 of Heroes of the Faith, we discover that God has never been limited by our weaknesses. He calls ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things through His power and presence. If you've ever felt like your past, your fears, or your shortcomings disqualify you from what God has for you, this message is for you. Learn why obedience matters more than ability and how trusting God's presence can change everything.

Moses didn’t feel qualified—but God called him anyway. In Week 2 of Heroes of the Faith, we discover that God has never been limited by our weaknesses. He calls ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things through His power and presence. If you've ever felt like your past, your fears, or your shortcomings disqualify you from what God has for you, this message is for you. Learn why obedience matters more than ability and how trusting God's presence can change everything.

What makes a true hero? This special Hero Sunday message challenges us to see that biblical heroes aren't fearless—they're faithful. Looking to the ultimate example of Jesus, we discover that true heroism is found in courage, sacrifice, compassion, and love. Whether you're serving your family, your community, or simply following Christ in everyday life, God calls every believer to live with heroic faith.

What makes a true hero? This special Hero Sunday message challenges us to see that biblical heroes aren't fearless—they're faithful. Looking to the ultimate example of Jesus, we discover that true heroism is found in courage, sacrifice, compassion, and love. Whether you're serving your family, your community, or simply following Christ in everyday life, God calls every believer to live with heroic faith.

What if the issue isn't the seed—but the soil? In this message, Darryl Hall unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Sower and challenges us to examine the condition of our hearts. God's Word is always powerful, but our response determines whether it takes root and produces lasting fruit. Discover why Jesus taught in parables, how Scripture reveals what is already in our hearts, and why spiritual maturity is measured not by what we know, but by the fruit our lives produce.

What if the issue isn't the seed—but the soil? In this message, Darryl Hall unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Sower and challenges us to examine the condition of our hearts. God's Word is always powerful, but our response determines whether it takes root and produces lasting fruit. Discover why Jesus taught in parables, how Scripture reveals what is already in our hearts, and why spiritual maturity is measured not by what we know, but by the fruit our lives produce.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son's Father, we discover a love that refuses to give up. While one son ran away and the other stayed home filled with resentment, both were lost in different ways. Through the heart of the father, Jesus reveals God's patience, mercy, and desire for restoration. This message challenges us to move beyond self-protection, bitterness, and pride, and embrace the kind of love that seeks redemption over retribution. Ultimately, the Father's love reminds us that true freedom is found when we surrender our lives to Christ and allow Him to live through us.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son's Father, we discover a love that refuses to give up. While one son ran away and the other stayed home filled with resentment, both were lost in different ways. Through the heart of the father, Jesus reveals God's patience, mercy, and desire for restoration. This message challenges us to move beyond self-protection, bitterness, and pride, and embrace the kind of love that seeks redemption over retribution. Ultimately, the Father's love reminds us that true freedom is found when we surrender our lives to Christ and allow Him to live through us.

In Week 2 of our Parables series, we explore the Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor in Matthew 18:21–35. Jesus teaches that forgiveness isn't something we count—it flows from a heart that has experienced God's grace. When we truly understand the debt God has forgiven, it changes the way we respond to those who have wronged us. Forgiveness is a command, a decision, and often a process, but it opens the door for healing, restoration, and freedom.

In Week 2 of our Parables series, we explore the Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor in Matthew 18:21–35. Jesus teaches that forgiveness isn't something we count—it flows from a heart that has experienced God's grace. When we truly understand the debt God has forgiven, it changes the way we respond to those who have wronged us. Forgiveness is a command, a decision, and often a process, but it opens the door for healing, restoration, and freedom.

Why did Jesus teach in parables? In the first message of our new series, Parables, we explore Jesus' answer to that question and discover that the Kingdom of Heaven is the greatest treasure we could ever find. Through the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, we learn that when we truly see the value of Christ, everything changes.

Why did Jesus teach in parables? In the first message of our new series, Parables, we explore Jesus' answer to that question and discover that the Kingdom of Heaven is the greatest treasure we could ever find. Through the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, we learn that when we truly see the value of Christ, everything changes.

Healthy relationships lead to healthy marriages. This week, Pastor Mike shares God’s design for marriage and why lasting relationships are built on more than feelings, attraction, or circumstances. Discover how commitment, grace, selflessness, and a Christ-centered foundation can strengthen your marriage and help you build a relationship that honors God through every season of life.

Healthy relationships lead to healthy marriages. This week, Pastor Mike shares God’s design for marriage and why lasting relationships are built on more than feelings, attraction, or circumstances. Discover how commitment, grace, selflessness, and a Christ-centered foundation can strengthen your marriage and help you build a relationship that honors God through every season of life.

Week 4 of Healthy Relationships dives into the power and importance of friendships that honor God. Pastor Mike explores how healthy relationships are built on truth, loyalty, grace, and spiritual encouragement — not convenience or competition. Looking at the friendship between Jonathan and David, we see what it means to celebrate others, stay faithful through difficult seasons, and speak truth with love. This message challenges us to examine the people influencing our lives and reminds us that genuine, God-honoring friendships should sharpen our faith, point us toward Jesus, and reflect His grace to others.

Week 4 of Healthy Relationships dives into the power and importance of friendships that honor God. Pastor Mike explores how healthy relationships are built on truth, loyalty, grace, and spiritual encouragement — not convenience or competition. Looking at the friendship between Jonathan and David, we see what it means to celebrate others, stay faithful through difficult seasons, and speak truth with love. This message challenges us to examine the people influencing our lives and reminds us that genuine, God-honoring friendships should sharpen our faith, point us toward Jesus, and reflect His grace to others.

This week, Pastor Nate Holder shared how before God established the church, He established the home. Through scripture and practical encouragement, we explored how discipleship isn’t just something added to our schedules — it’s something woven into the everyday rhythms of family life. From prayer and worship to conversations around the dinner table, healthy homes are built when we intentionally point the next generation toward Jesus.

This week, Pastor Nate Holder shared how before God established the church, He established the home. Through scripture and practical encouragement, we explored how discipleship isn’t just something added to our schedules — it’s something woven into the everyday rhythms of family life. From prayer and worship to conversations around the dinner table, healthy homes are built when we intentionally point the next generation toward Jesus.

Week 2 of Healthy Relationships focused on the power of intentional influence, honor, and grace within the family. On Mother’s Day, we celebrated the women who shape generations through faith, prayer, consistency, and love — while also recognizing that God can work through imperfect people to create lasting impact. Healthy relationships begin with healed hearts, and the greatest gift we can give our families is pointing them toward Jesus.

Week 2 of Healthy Relationships focused on the power of intentional influence, honor, and grace within the family. On Mother’s Day, we celebrated the women who shape generations through faith, prayer, consistency, and love — while also recognizing that God can work through imperfect people to create lasting impact. Healthy relationships begin with healed hearts, and the greatest gift we can give our families is pointing them toward Jesus.

We all want strong, meaningful relationships… but real connection isn’t built on perfection—it’s built on forgiveness. Healthy relationships reflect God’s love and truth. And when He is at the center, everything begins to change.We all want strong, meaningful relationships… but real connection isn’t built on perfection—it’s built on forgiveness. Healthy relationships reflect God’s love and truth. And when He is at the center, everything begins to change.

We all want strong, meaningful relationships… but real connection isn’t built on perfection—it’s built on forgiveness. Healthy relationships reflect God’s love and truth. And when He is at the center, everything begins to change.We all want strong, meaningful relationships… but real connection isn’t built on perfection—it’s built on forgiveness. Healthy relationships reflect God’s love and truth. And when He is at the center, everything begins to change.

What overwhelms us is effortless to God. This message reminds us that the God who holds the universe also holds our lives—and He is worthy of our trust.

What overwhelms us is effortless to God. This message reminds us that the God who holds the universe also holds our lives—and He is worthy of our trust.

In Week 3 of Awe & Wonder, guest speaker Dr. Kevin Dieckliman—who has led tours through Israel and brings deep insight into Scripture—invites us to stand in awe of God, sit in His presence, and rediscover the power of His Word.

In Week 3 of Awe & Wonder, guest speaker Dr. Kevin Dieckliman—who has led tours through Israel and brings deep insight into Scripture—invites us to stand in awe of God, sit in His presence, and rediscover the power of His Word.

God’s power isn’t the problem—our perspective is. In Week 2 of Awe & Wonder, we explore how a right view of God’s holiness leads to a right view of ourselves. When we truly see Him for who He is, it changes how we think, how we live, and the decisions we make. Through Jesus, we’re not only made aware—we’re made new, forgiven, and called to live differently.

God’s power isn’t the problem—our perspective is. In Week 2 of Awe & Wonder, we explore how a right view of God’s holiness leads to a right view of ourselves. When we truly see Him for who He is, it changes how we think, how we live, and the decisions we make. Through Jesus, we’re not only made aware—we’re made new, forgiven, and called to live differently.

In Week 1 of Awe & Wonder, we step into the space between the cross and the resurrection—a place of silence, grief, and uncertainty. But Easter reminds us: what feels like the end isn’t the end. Jesus truly died. The tomb was sealed. And still—God was at work. The empty tomb declares: • Death is defeated • Hope is alive • God keeps His promises No matter what you’re facing, what we fear most is no match for the power of God. This is the Good News—the Gospel—and it changes everything.

In Week 1 of Awe & Wonder, we step into the space between the cross and the resurrection—a place of silence, grief, and uncertainty. But Easter reminds us: what feels like the end isn’t the end. Jesus truly died. The tomb was sealed. And still—God was at work. The empty tomb declares: • Death is defeated • Hope is alive • God keeps His promises No matter what you’re facing, what we fear most is no match for the power of God. This is the Good News—the Gospel—and it changes everything.

In the final week of Kingdom Values, we look at what it truly means to build our lives on a solid foundation. Jesus challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith—calling us to examine our hearts, live with integrity, and follow Him with obedience. From confronting hypocrisy to trusting God through prayer, choosing the narrow path, and bearing good fruit, this message reminds us that it’s not just about hearing the truth—it’s about living it. When the storms come, what your life is built on matters most.

In the final week of Kingdom Values, we look at what it truly means to build our lives on a solid foundation. Jesus challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith—calling us to examine our hearts, live with integrity, and follow Him with obedience. From confronting hypocrisy to trusting God through prayer, choosing the narrow path, and bearing good fruit, this message reminds us that it’s not just about hearing the truth—it’s about living it. When the storms come, what your life is built on matters most.

What does it really mean to pray, “Your Kingdom come”? This week, we’re challenged to move beyond surface-level faith and align our hearts, priorities, and lives with God’s will—not our own. From how we give, to how we pray, to what we pursue, Jesus makes it clear: you can’t serve two masters. When we seek Him above all else, everything else begins to fall into place.

What does it really mean to pray, “Your Kingdom come”? This week, we’re challenged to move beyond surface-level faith and align our hearts, priorities, and lives with God’s will—not our own. From how we give, to how we pray, to what we pursue, Jesus makes it clear: you can’t serve two masters. When we seek Him above all else, everything else begins to fall into place.

This week in our Kingdom Values series, we explore what it means to develop the mind of Christ instead of following the patterns of the world. In Matthew 5:20–48, Jesus teaches that true righteousness isn’t just about outward behavior, but a transformed heart that reflects God’s love, mercy, purity, and truth. From anger and forgiveness to integrity and loving our enemies, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper way of thinking and living. As we grow in the mind of Christ, we begin to reflect the character of God in every area of our lives.

This week in our Kingdom Values series, we explore what it means to develop the mind of Christ instead of following the patterns of the world. In Matthew 5:20–48, Jesus teaches that true righteousness isn’t just about outward behavior, but a transformed heart that reflects God’s love, mercy, purity, and truth. From anger and forgiveness to integrity and loving our enemies, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper way of thinking and living. As we grow in the mind of Christ, we begin to reflect the character of God in every area of our lives.

This Sunday’s message explored Jesus’ call for His followers to be salt and light, influencing the world around them through lives that reflect God’s truth and goodness. When we live with distinct faith and character, our actions point others toward Him. We’re reminded that sharing our faith can start with something simple—using what we have, inviting someone, and sharing our story. Listen to the full message to discover how you can live out your Kingdom influence this week.

This Sunday’s message explored Jesus’ call for His followers to be salt and light, influencing the world around them through lives that reflect God’s truth and goodness. When we live with distinct faith and character, our actions point others toward Him. We’re reminded that sharing our faith can start with something simple—using what we have, inviting someone, and sharing our story. Listen to the full message to discover how you can live out your Kingdom influence this week.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:1-12

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:1-12