River Fellowship

Being in God's presence is a life-changing encounter. In this final message of The Exodus series, four distinct things happen when we commune with God.

How does one enter God's presence? What does it mean to be in God's presence? Two concepts addressed in this sermon give insight into these questions.

For the Israelites, much of their Exodus journey from Egypt to the Promised Land was spent in the desert. These three truths give insight into applying the desert life to today.

A two part promise is given to the Israelites-"The Lord will fight for you", and "you will see the deliverance of the Lord." This promise applies to us too as we embrace the truths related from today's passage.

God told Moses to tell the Israelites to move on! How would you respond if God told you it's time to move on; Is it time to leave here and go there?

God called Moses to free the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. When God calls you, answer His call and stand on these five truths!

The final principle we see in the Daniel story is to Favor God's Favor. Two indicators reveal Daniel's desire for God's favor and gives a great example for us to follow.

In the events leading up to Daniel being thrown into the lions' den, we see two more principles and a practice that helped cement Daniel's resolve to not defile himself.

Daniel incorporates several principles into his life that help his resolve to not defile himself. These principles can help our resolve as well. To maintain our resolve we must think about what we think about.

Tucked away among lists of lineage in 1 Chronicles is a remarkable prayer regarding increase, influence and impact for God's people and God's glory!

Out Status in life can skew our perspective which affects how we see and treat ourselves and others. To maintain a proper perspective, there is something we must know and something we must not do.

Religion has a bad connotation to many people. However, James gives insight into what the purest, best expression of religion looks like.

A dinner plate. shoes, pvc, and wafers offer a great visual to help understand four principles of engagement.

How receptive are you to the word of God, the voice of God, the work of God, and the Spirit of God? James gives insight into how we can increase our Spiritual Receptivity.

God desires for us to experience life as He intended. James helps us known how to recognize and respond to the forces that seek to keep us form that life.

Can faith and doubt co-exist? How do faith and works connect? James deals with these questions as he reminds us that faith belongs in tennis shoes not a recliner.

Have you ever made unwise decisions? Do you desire more wisdom? Where do you go for wisdom? James gives great advice for what we should do when we need or want real wisdom.

Some things we know naturally go together-like Batman and Robin. James however combines two things that do no seem like they would or should go together: but when they are combined works.

A magic mug and a cupcake are perfect illustrations to give insight into what is involved in having a real relationship with God, when as believers, we yield to the work of the Holy Spirit in us.

Three words and the "magic mug" describe and illustrate what it means to be bought at a price and to be the temple of the Holy Spirit.

We have all heard good news, bad news scenarios. When it comes to temptation, 1 Corinthians 10:13 presents a bad news, good news, great news scenario.

Real hope revolves around the reality of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope should propel us to live our greatest calling and participate in the greatest adventure.

What we put on a pedestal indicates what we are passionate about. Passion is great but mis-directed passion can create problems in your life as well as in the church so let's check what is on the pedestal.

Ever feel like not going to church? Is believers gathering together really important? Three exciting things can and should happen when we come together.

Spiritual Growth is not a destination it is a journey. It is a result of our desire to be like Christ and be used by Christ. This message helps us evaluate if we are experiencing real growth.

When we understand the power of God, and allow His power to be active in our lives, we experience 5 spiritual realties.

As a believer, there are some things that are more important than exercising the freedom and rights we have in Christ. Just because we can does not mean we should.

Being real spiritually changes everything. Just as Paul confronts and challenges the Corinthians regarding certain issues, we must allow the Holy Spirit to do the same in us.

In this final elevate message, 4 keys are revealed that lead us to see others properly which in turn enables us to treat others properly.

Pride and humility are opposites. One invites opposition, the other engages grace. James encourages us to elevate humility and tells us why and how.

How one sees church determines how one views church. We need to elevate church so that the church will be all that God created and ordained it to be. Acts 5 gives 5 reasons to elevate church.

We can choose what we think on. Colossians 3 gives two choices: we can think on things above or on earthly things. This message gives reasons as to why the choice we make is extremely important.

To effectively elevate God we may need to elevate aspects of our life. One aspect is our identity. To give us the proper perspective on our identity, three elements are crucial.

In today's world, many opinions exist regarding Jesus. In this teaching we see two reasons and two places to elevate Jesus.

A Potted Plant serves as a good visual of what God is not! Knowing what God is not gives great reason to elevate God!

Psalm 34 give a great exhortation - Let us exalt his name together. Isaiah 6 gives a stunning word picture of God exalted. Exalt mean to elevate. This message deals with what that means and does not mean.

Paul gives Timothy some great advice regarding faith that applies to each of us. When life happens, be sure to do this one thing to avoid the shipwrecked effect.

Deep wounds must heal from the inside out. This truth applies to our physical life as well as to our spiritual life. Good news - God can and longs to heal out open wounds!

We all encounter the negative - those things that can potentially rock our world. The key to victory over the negative is to bring God into it. The story of David and Goliath gives insight into how to do that.

What do you do when God allows you to experience pain, tragedy, suffering, or loss? Do what Job did!

Running away from God never takes you to a good place. It always takes you to a worse place; a place you do not want to go. These three stories reveal the reality of the blessing that occurs when you run to God instead.

Jesus, Satan, A wilderness, 40 days, no food! Nothing good could come from that elongated encounter. Or Could it?

God has the unique ability to turn bad into good and a negative into a positive specifically in 3 distinct circumstances.

God is able to do incredible things in us, for us, with us, and through us as we stand persuaded on his power and promise. This sermon examines how God is able to rescue and restore us.

When we stand on these three concepts, whatever you face, whatever the odds, whatever you need God to do in you, for you, or through you, you can confess with confidence - God Is Able!

God does a great work in the lives of the Israelites. He uses a gapper to do it. Will you be a gapper?

The story of Gideon contains a wealth of applicable truths for us today. This sermon reveals two more impactful realities.

In today's two truths, we see the importance of looking through the proper lens and understanding how you can defeat your enemy even against seemingly impossible odds.

A flat basketball is useless in a basketball game. We know this, so we fill the basketball up with air before game time. God understands our humanity and works within it to use us for His purpose and glory.

Two criminals were crucified along side Jesus. While the crowd was hurling insults at Jesus, one criminal realizes the uniqueness of Jesus and discovers that in Christ, the end is not the end.

Cords, molds and play dough give insight into two imperatives that Paul urges every believer to incorporate into their act of worship.