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Welcome to the weekly podcast of River City Church in New Braunfels Texas, led by Pastor Jason Powers. To learn more visit our website at http://www.rcnb.org

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    • Sep 29, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    One Thing | Enough #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 46:48


    What is organizing your life right now?We often think simplicity means having less to do, owning fewer things, or finally getting everything under control. But Jesus points to something deeper: the issue isn't simply what fills our calendars or our homes—it's what has our hearts.In the opening message of Enough, Pastor Jason Powers looks at Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 and the freedom that comes when our lives are organized around one thing. A divided heart can turn even good things into competing masters, leaving us constantly chasing more while never feeling like we have enough.Enough is more about perception than possession. Our hearts follow what we treasure, and while we can have Jesus and other things, only one can be our master.The question is not simply, “Do I have enough?”It's: What is organizing my life?Scripture:Matthew 6:19–24, 31–34James 1:17Philippians 4:12–13Philippians 3:7–8Series: EnoughMessage: One ThingSpeaker: Pastor Jason PowersRiver City Church exists to be a church for New Braunfels, authentically experiencing and expressing God's love in our lives and in our community.Learn more, connect, or take your next step at RCNB.org.Join us SundaysIn Person — 9:15 & 11:00 AMOnline — 9:05 & 10:50 AM CT

    Shaped By Truth | Peter's Life & Letters #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 46:54


    What we truly believe doesn't just shape what we say—it shapes the way we live.In “Shaped By Truth,” Pastor Jason concludes Peter's Life & Letters by looking at Peter's warning about false teachers, scoffers, and the voices that can pull our attention away from Jesus and toward fear, control, money, power, pleasure, and self-rescue.Peter reminds us that following Jesus means more than agreeing with what Jesus said. Our lives should increasingly reflect His life. When we reinterpret Jesus to justify what we already want—or begin believing that God isn't working because He isn't working on our timetable—we can slowly lose sight of the eternal reality He has promised.The lie says: No one is coming to save you, so you have to save yourself.The gospel tells a different story: Jesus has already come to rescue us.God's waiting isn't wasted time. His patience gives people space to repent, grow, and experience salvation. Our calling is to keep our eyes on Jesus, live peaceful and faithful lives, and continue growing in His grace while we wait.Reflection: Who told you that you had to rescue yourself? Who told you that waiting wasn't worth it—and why did you believe them?Scripture:2 Peter 1:8–92 Peter 2:1–3, 10, 14, 20–222 Peter 3:3–9, 14–18Philippians 4:12–132 Timothy 3:16–17River City Church exists to be a church for New Braunfels, authentically experiencing and expressing God's love in our lives and in our community.Join us Sundays in New Braunfels at 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM, or online at 9:05 AM & 10:50 AM CST.

    I Will Make You | Peter's Life & Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 48:26


    What if waiting isn't dead time—but the very place where God is keeping His promise?In “I Will Make You,” Pastor Aaron Powers explores 1 Peter 5:1–11 and 2 Peter 1:3–11 through the story of Peter's transformation. More than thirty years of failures, suffering, and restoration reveal the faithfulness of Jesus to His promise: “Follow me, and I will make you.”God often does His deepest work slowly. When waiting gets long, we can reach for control, drift away, or assume nothing is happening. Peter reminds us that God Himself is at work—restoring, confirming, strengthening, and establishing us. The invitation is to trust His work even before we can see its results.In this message, we explore letting go of the wheel, holding still, and putting to use what God has already given us. Through Jesus, suffering can shape a life that is unshakeable and unhardened—with a growing capacity to love God and others.SCRIPTURE1 Peter 5:1–112 Peter 1:3–11Proverbs 3:34Matthew 4:21Mark 1:19REFLECTIONWhat is one thing you're white-knuckling that God is asking you to hand over?Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that God is still working in the waiting. Follow the River City Church podcast and continue with us through Peter's Life & Letters.River City Church exists to be a church for New Braunfels, authentically experiencing and expressing God's love in our lives and in our community.River City Church | New Braunfels, TexasRCNB.org

    Shaped By Suffering | Peter's Life & Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 48:57


    What does it look like to trust God when life hurts—and you're still waiting for things to change?In “Shaped By Suffering,” Pastor Jason Powers continues through 1 Peter 2:11–4:19, exploring how we follow Jesus through suffering, injustice, disappointment, and pain. Peter doesn't call suffering good or promise that faith makes difficult things disappear. He reminds us that what we experience now is not the end of the story.Our faith is revealed in how we live while we wait. Instead of allowing pain to lead us toward retaliation, bitterness, or giving up, we're invited to trust God and keep doing what is right. Jesus is our example, continuing in obedience while trusting what God was accomplishing beyond what could be seen.In this message, we explore obedience when it hurts, freedom from bitterness, and the Body of Christ as God's provision in suffering. As we love, encourage, comfort, and carry one another, the world gets a glimpse of the hope we have in Jesus.SCRIPTURE1 Peter 2:11–4:19Ephesians 5:21John 16:33John 9:1–3REFLECTIONWhere is God inviting you to trust Him in the middle of something difficult?Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, follow the River City Church podcast, and continue with us through Peter's Life & Letters.River City Church exists to be a church for New Braunfels, authentically experiencing and expressing God's love in our lives and in our community.River City Church | New Braunfels, TexasRCNB.org

    Shaped By Love | Peter's Life & Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 46:16


    What if holiness isn't about trying harder, but about being reshaped by the love of God?In “Shaped By Love,” Pastor Jason continues through 1 Peter 1:13–2:10, exploring how the hope of resurrection changes us from the inside out. Jesus reveals God's sacrificial love, and holiness becomes our loving response—not merely better behavior added to an old life.Through Jesus, we receive a new identity, a new source of life, and a growing capacity to love others even when love requires sacrifice. That transformation changes how we face fear, comparison, loneliness, temptation, relationships, and the desire to control our future.In this message, you'll hear what biblical holiness means, how repentance gives us a new origin story, and what sacrificial love looks like in everyday life.SCRIPTURE1 Peter 1:13–2:10Philippians 2:12–13REFLECTIONWhere is God inviting you to let His love reshape the way you live?Share this episode with someone who needs this reminder, follow the River City Church podcast, and continue with us through Peter's Life & Letters.River City Church exists to be a church for New Braunfels, authentically experiencing and expressing God's love in our lives and in our community.River City Church | New Braunfels, TexasRCNB.org

    Born Into Hope | Peter's Life & Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 52:23


    What do you do when the pain of right now feels more real than the promises of God?In “Born Into Hope,” Pastor Jason Powers begins exploring Peter's own words in 1 Peter. Writing to believers facing real pressure, Peter reminds them that they are chosen, set apart, protected, and born into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus.Our struggles are real, but they are not the whole story.Because Jesus is risen, suffering and death do not get the final word. Faith allows us to borrow joy from the future and live today as people whose resurrection story has already begun.In this message, discover what it means to live in the tension of the “now and not yet,” why our future resurrection changes the way we face suffering today, and how the hope we have in Jesus can produce a joy that circumstances cannot take away.SCRIPTURE1 Peter 1:1–121 Corinthians 15:19–22REFLECTIONWhere in your life do you need to remember that right now isn't the whole story?If this message encouraged you, share this episode with someone who needs hope today, follow the River City Church podcast, and continue with us through Peter's Life & Letters.River City Church exists to be a church for New Braunfels, authentically experiencing and expressing God's love in our lives and in our community.River City Church | New Braunfels, TexasRCNB.org

    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 4: Almost Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 51:34


    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we'll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn't a series about temple facts.It's about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 3: The Threshold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 41:58


    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we'll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn't a series about temple facts.It's about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 2: God moves In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 45:00


    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we'll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn't a series about temple facts.It's about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 1: The Garden & The Gate


    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 42:28


    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we'll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn't a series about temple facts.It's about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 5- Wisdom For Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 45:03


    What if wisdom isn't something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you're asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 4- Wisdom At Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 47:19


    What if wisdom isn't something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you're asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 3- The Wisdom We Share

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 46:37


    What if wisdom isn't something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you're asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 2- The World Our Words Create

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 51:47


    What if wisdom isn't something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you're asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 1- The Way Of Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 48:08


    What if wisdom isn't something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you're asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    A Compassion That Still Looks Like Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 26:49


    Compassion is costly—but is withdrawing from it ever Christlike?In this standalone message, A Compassion That Still Looks Like Jesus, we name a growing tension in the church: some are exhausted from caring deeply, while others have learned to protect themselves by shutting down and calling it wisdom. Both are responding to the same pressure—the weight of a broken world—but not every response reflects the heart of Christ.Rooted in the confession “Badly broken. Deeply loved.”, this sermon explores how God defines Himself as compassionate, how Jesus consistently moves toward the wounded, and why empathy is not the problem—trying to be the Savior is. Through Scripture and story, we're reminded that compassion restores belonging before it restores behavior, and that hardness often grows where grace has been forgotten.This message is not a call to carry more, but a call not to lose heart. For anyone feeling tired, guarded, or unsure how to keep loving faithfully, this sermon invites us back to a compassion that still looks like Jesus—and still heals the world.

    Prepare Him Room: Part 5- Preparing Room For Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 39:40


    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God's presence.This season, we'll rediscover that these gifts aren't emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It's here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let's prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Prepare Him Room: Part 4- Preparing Room For Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 46:52


    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God's presence.This season, we'll rediscover that these gifts aren't emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It's here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let's prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Prepare Him Room: Part 3- Preparing Room For Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 45:45


    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God's presence.This season, we'll rediscover that these gifts aren't emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It's here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let's prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Prepare Him Room: Part 1- Room For Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 51:50


    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God's presence.This season, we'll rediscover that these gifts aren't emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It's here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let's prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Prepare Him Room: Part 1- Room For Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 47:06


    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God's presence.This season, we'll rediscover that these gifts aren't emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It's here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let's prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 13- Empowered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 42:38


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 13- Know Your Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 50:07


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 12- The Power Of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 54:41


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 11- The Apocalypse Of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 53:21


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 10- Walk This Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 48:20


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 9- The Gift


    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 47:29


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 8- The Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 45:00


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 7- On Being Grounded

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 49:04


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 6- A Big Big House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 46:45


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 5 -The Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 46:45


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 4- Zombieland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 57:49


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 3- Apocalypse Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 49:56


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 2 - The Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 52:00


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Apocalypse Now: Part 1- Meet Ephesus: Grace & Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 45:55


    What if the greatest revelation wasn't about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God's grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul's letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit's gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God's family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you're ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don't just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.

    Better Together: Part 3 - Participate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 50:07


    Better Together is a three-part series that explores what it means to truly belong to the Church—not just attend it. At River City, membership isn't about joining an organization; it's about growing into Christlikeness within a Spirit-led community.Through this series, we invite you to take a deeper step into connection, spiritual formation, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church. Because we believe that following Jesus is something we do—better together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Better Together: Part 1- Formed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 51:08


    Better Together is a three-part series that explores what it means to truly belong to the Church—not just attend it. At River City, membership isn't about joining an organization; it's about growing into Christlikeness within a Spirit-led community.Through this series, we invite you to take a deeper step into connection, spiritual formation, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church. Because we believe that following Jesus is something we do—better together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    Better Together: Part 1- Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 51:48


    Better Together is a three-part series that explores what it means to truly belong to the Church—not just attend it. At River City, membership isn't about joining an organization; it's about growing into Christlikeness within a Spirit-led community.Through this series, we invite you to take a deeper step into connection, spiritual formation, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church. Because we believe that following Jesus is something we do—better together.

    David: Part 8- An Irreplaceable Piece

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 42:43


    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David's life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God's own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David's journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God's grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    David: Part 7- Giants Must Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 39:19


    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David's life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God's own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David's journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God's grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    David: Part 6- A Heart of Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 51:19


    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David's life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God's own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David's journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God's grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    David: Part 5 - An Irreplaceable Piece

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 53:40


    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David's life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God's own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David's journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God's grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    David: Part 4 -Trusting God in the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 42:30


    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David's life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God's own heart.What do you do when the promise has been spoken, but the path is unclear? This week, we journey with David as he is anointed king but sent back to the fields — a powerful reminder that faith is often forged not in moments of triumph, but in seasons of tension and waiting. In the "land between" — where the future is uncertain and the present feels quiet — God does His deepest work. He exposes what we really trust, removes the things we cling to, and gently calls us to let Him take center stage in our story. Join us as we uncover how to live faithfully in the in-between.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

    David: Part 3 -Praying like A Murdering Adulterer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 49:14


    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David's life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God's own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David's journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God's grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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