Podcasts about pastor caleb

October 5th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word. We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!Support the show

This Sunday, Pastor Caleb taught us to seek the presence of the Lord. It was a special Sunday as he lead us to hold christ as our "Telos" - our chief aim.

The God Who Fights For You | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses how living clean and holy allows faith to immediately activate boldness in faith.  When Christians keep their faith built up, it brings a boldness to act in faith to help others, but also helps maintain a proper fellowship with God through repentance.  May Christians keep their faith built up, be quick to repent to stay clean and holy, and act in boldness through faith.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses how living clean and holy allows faith to immediately activate boldness in faith.  When Christians keep their faith built up, it brings a boldness to act in faith to help others, but also helps maintain a proper fellowship with God through repentance.  May Christians keep their faith built up, be quick to repent to stay clean and holy, and act in boldness through faith.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

Pastor Ben, Pastor Steve, and Pastor Caleb discuss the building tension between Jesus and the religious elite that we see in the gospel stories. This episode was recorded in honor of Matt Barfield.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of understanding the difference between righteousness and forgiveness.  Both are essential parts of a person's salvation.  The spiritual enemy also attempts to pervert this doctrine to weaken Christians and their confidence in who they are in Christ or in their fellowship with God.  May Christians understand this doctrine and be strong in their walk with God.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of understanding the difference between righteousness and forgiveness.  Both are essential parts of a person's salvation.  The spiritual enemy also attempts to pervert this doctrine to weaken Christians and their confidence in who they are in Christ or in their fellowship with God.  May Christians understand this doctrine and be strong in their walk with God.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

From Breakdown To Breakthrough | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Building Your Wall | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

What does it mean to pray with a persistence that refuses to quit?If your faith has ever felt fractured or your prayers unanswered, this sermon is a powerful reminder that God hears, God heals, and breakthrough comes to those who don't give up.In this message, Pastor Caleb Thomason unpacks Jesus' parable from Luke 11 about asking, seeking, and knocking... showing that God calls us to have a grit in prayer that presses on even when answers don't come quickly!

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses Christians having the mindset of excellence to live life as God wants them to live, rather than by the world's system.  When Christians have the spirit of excellence, they get rid of all evil behavior and are quick to repent when they do sin.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the persecution that comes when Christians are in right standing with God and due to their association with Jesus Christ.  Christians are the salt and light of the world, so their light and flavor should reflect their relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  When Christians lose their flavor and light, they have become what the enemy wants them to be.  May Christians continue to be disciples of Jesus by continuing to be salt and light.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the persecution that comes when Christians are in right standing with God and due to their association with Jesus Christ.  Christians are the salt and light of the world, so their light and flavor should reflect their relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  When Christians lose their flavor and light, they have become what the enemy wants them to be.  May Christians continue to be disciples of Jesus by continuing to be salt and light.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses Christians having the mindset of excellence to live life as God wants them to live, rather than by the world's system.  When Christians have the spirit of excellence, they get rid of all evil behavior and are quick to repent when they do sin.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the events of King David's men wanting to kill him when they lost everything.  In contrast, four men in the book of Mark ensured their friend reached Jesus to receive his healing.  Religiosity will attempt to hurt anyone at any time to hinder a true relationship with God or, at the very least, try to discourage a person from doing what God has called them to do.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the events of King David's men wanting to kill him when they lost everything.  In contrast, four men in the book of Mark ensured their friend reached Jesus to receive his healing.  Religiosity will attempt to hurt anyone at any time to hinder a true relationship with God or, at the very least, try to discourage a person from doing what God has called them to do.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

Every September for 30 days, we prepare our hearts together as a church through prayer and fasting.

Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and Pastor Steve discuss the most recent small group lesson from the series on the Life of Christ. When Jesus came to earth, one of the first things He did was make the claim, "I'm in charge," and His actions proved that He was!

In light of recent events in our nation, including an assassination on a university campus, many are understandably angry at the depravity that is too readily apparent in our culture.Anger at unrighteousness and evil is not sinful in itself, but we must take care that we do not sin in our anger.In this sermon, Pastor Caleb gives counsel on how Christians can turn righteous anger into right action.This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit LegacyRBC.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses having a spirit of excellence.  Christians should have a spirit of excellence in everything they do and in what they say.  As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, Christians must have the mind of Christ and conduct themselves accordingly to the Word of God.  Do you have a spirit of excellence?  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses Christians being a voice in the wilderness to announce the coming of Jesus and the Word of God in the last days.  The spiritual enemies of God want Christians to be silent by either bringing doubt and lack of courage or by seeking physical means of silencing God's people.  May Christians everywhere be like John the Baptist and be the voice of one crying in the wilderness to declare the coming of Jesus.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses Christians being a voice in the wilderness to announce the coming of Jesus and the Word of God in the last days.  The spiritual enemies of God want Christians to be silent by either bringing doubt and lack of courage or by seeking physical means of silencing God's people.  May Christians everywhere be like John the Baptist and be the voice of one crying in the wilderness to declare the coming of Jesus.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses having a spirit of excellence.  Christians should have a spirit of excellence in everything they do and in what they say.  As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, Christians must have the mind of Christ and conduct themselves accordingly to the Word of God.  Do you have a spirit of excellence?  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

The Power of Purpose | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and Pastor Steve discuss the most recent small groups lesson and explore what it means to follow Jesus.

September 7th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word. We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!Support the show

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the man beside the pool of Bethesda being hurt by religiosity for so many years and blaming others for his issues.  Part of overcoming the hurt of religiosity is crying out to God for healing and seeking Him for what is needed.  May more people cry out to God and seek to overcome the hurt of religiosity.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

Obedience Over Everything | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Pastor Javin and Pastor Caleb dig a little more into the Family Values series to discuss primarily our individual family units. We discuss the importance of parents and guardians setting the tone in the home, of how we can focus on connection while still bringing correction, and how important being connected to a local body is because of how hard family life can be. They share will you what's difficult for them, talk a little about disciple, travel sports and whether or not we should force church on our kids. Pastor Caleb even shares some news that some of you may not know....

Pastor Caleb preaches from 1 Samuel 15 and 16 on how God helps the prophet Samuel climb out of the grief over losing Saul to find the grace of God for the next moment. Message originally preached Sunday morning August 31, 2025.

Jesus said the Temple was being left to the Jews desolate, and the He left Jerusalem to prove it. As He left, the disciples drew His attention back to the Temple complex. They were enamored by its majesty, and yet Jesus knew that because of the faithlessness of Israel not a single stone would be left on another. Listen as Pastor Caleb begins a multi-part sermon on these transitionary verses between Jesus' condemnation of the Jerusalem rulers, and leaves the public eye to teach His disciples about what was soon to come in the Olivet Discourse. A sermon preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks MN. Legacyrbc.org.

Romans 8:29-30 NKJV “A couple of weeks back we spoke about the idea of Moving Forward. That our faith is one of maturation, movement and progression. However if Joshua 3 was about why we should move forward, Romans 8 is about how we can move forward. I want to argue that we can have confidence in the future because of what God has already accomplished in the past. What has God accomplished? According to text, before the foundations of the earth God has ensured that your faith will not fail. In this life you may be subject to losing a lot of things but one thing you can't afford to lose in your faith. Yet God is such a God that He not only gives us faith to believe but takes on the responsibility to sustain our faith to keep us believing. This sermon we will be exploring how God displays His marvelous keeping power over our lives."

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses Nicodemus overcoming the hurt of religiosity to seek Jesus and learning about salvation.  Overcoming the hurt caused by religiosity includes seeking God for oneself and not allowing the hindrance of other people or emotions to stop having a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

The Recipe for Revival | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

In this final message of the The Plans for Building series, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of building your life and your body as the temple of God.  Every Christian should be working on building their temple to glorify God. What are you building?Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses how God is greater than anything in the world or its system for those who believe.  For those who do not believe, they call God a liar and are doomed to a fiery eternity according to the Word of God.  God is greater than any issue, diagnosis, or anything else life or the spiritual enemy can attack a Christian with.  Do you believe? Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the two extremes of religiosity and how people are hurt by both sides.  True Christianity is having a right relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ.  Those who are hurt by religiosity can overcome this by having a true encounter with Jesus, which can change a person's life forever.  This message looks at the example of the woman at the well and her overcoming the hurt of religiosity through Jesus.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

Pastor Caleb Slavik delivers a message called "Culture Without Compromise."

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of church membership to the local church God has called each person to.  Being where God has called you will benefit your life more than you may ever know.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

August 17th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word. We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!Support the show

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the people who bring divisions through words and actions.  These people creep into homes, churches, and families in various ways to cause divisions.  Some of these people can be changed by compassion, some by fear, and others should be cut off from a person's life.  Being biblical will help the accuracy of a walk with God and discerning those who bring division.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

Pastor Caleb Slavik delivers a message entitled "Carrying God's Presence."

Pastor Caleb Slavik delivers a message entitled "How To Take Thoughts Captive"

A life of faith is a truly life of adventure. It's a life where you continuously have to say yes to God. Today, our sermon is not about God's decision to deliver you but it's about your decision to follow Him. This text in Joshua shows us that God has a promise place prepared for the children of Israel. But in order to see the promise Israel has to move forward. I believe this text is prophetic for our church, God has a promise prepared for us to receive but in order to see it'll take the church deciding to believe in faith and move forward

Pastor Caleb Slavik delivers a message entitled "Use It or Lose It"

"Discouraged, Troubled, and Frustrated" | Pastor Caleb Farfsing | July 27, 2025 by Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr.

Pastor Caleb Slavik delivers a message entitled "Lost the Boat, but Found My Faith"

Sunday Service From July 13th.