Podcast appearances and mentions of river valley worship

We live for God's Forever Glory story. Our lives are part of His greater story. But many in our culture have “walked off the page,” trying to write their own story apart from Him. Pastor Rob reminds us that without God at the center, we lose our sense of purpose, meaning, identity and hope. Now more than ever, people are open and we're called to invite them back into the story they were always meant to live.

Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir came to sing songs of praise and worship and share powerful testimonies of what God is doing in their lives.

We wrapped up our Defense Against the Dark series on Pentecost Sunday with a powerful reminder from Pastor Rob: Spiritual warfare is real, but so is the power we've been given. Through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, we are equipped to stand firm and walk in victory. The gifts of the Spirit aren't just for then, they're for now.

Pastor Rob exposes the rise and danger of spiritual counterfeits that imitate God's truth but open doors to deception and demonic influence. It calls believers to reject these practices, embrace full surrender to Jesus, and walk in the authority and freedom found in Him alone.

Pastor Connor emphasizes that believers don't have to stay bound by darkness because Jesus has the power to set them free. It teaches that while spiritual warfare is inevitable for those advancing God's Kingdom, God provides both offensive and defensive tools—like truth, prayer, and the armor of God—for victory.

Pastor Kirk kicked off our new sermon series, Defense Against the Dark, with a powerful reminder: spiritual warfare isn't fantasy, it's fact. He unpacked the unseen reality of angels and demons at work and challenged us to be alert, not afraid.As followers of Jesus, we are called to live in the light, not fear the dark. Armed with truth, righteousness, faith and the Word of God, we are equipped to stand firm against the enemy's schemes.

Pastor Rob's Mother's Day message celebrates the Proverbs 31 woman as a picture of godly wisdom, emphasizing her worth, walk, and witness as rooted in faithfulness rather than perfection. It challenges cultural confusion around womanhood by honoring both stay-at-home and working mothers, showing that true value is found in a life aligned with God.

Pastor Rob teaches on the value of a father by highlighting the powerful legacy of a father who fears the Lord, drawing from Psalm 112 to show how godliness impacts generations. It calls men to embrace their role as spiritual leaders whose lives reflect God's righteousness in both word and action.

This weekend, Ted Cunningham joined us to emphasize the importance of preparing children to leave home by guiding them toward a strong, personal relationship with Jesus. It challenges parents to model faith authentically, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize their marriage as they release their children into adulthood.

This Easter sermon celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the centerpiece of our faith, proving that sin's debt is paid, new life is available, and resurrection power now lives in us. It reminds us that the empty tomb is not just something we admire—it's the foundation we live from every day.

Pastor Rob closes our "Shaped by the Cross" series challenging us to follow Jesus' path of self-denial, surrender, suffering, and ultimate sacrifice as a daily act of love and worship. True sacrifice isn't about ritual or convenience—it's about laying down everything for God's glory and drawing closer to Him.

Pastor Terry's sermon on suffering emphasizes that pain is not pointless but a tool God uses to shape us and reveal His glory. By looking to Jesus' own suffering, we learn to endure with hope, trust in God's sovereignty, and support others in their trials.

In week two of our series "Shaped by the Cross", Pastor Rob emphasizes that true spiritual freedom begins when we let go of control and fully trust God. It highlights Jesus' ultimate act of surrender on the cross and challenges us to actively yield every part of our lives to Him.

Pastor Kirk Graham kicks off our new series, “Shaped by the Cross”, by challenging us to embrace self-denial by taking up our cross daily and yielding fully to God's purposes. Learn how living with less can lead to more of God's power, freedom, and forever glory.

Pastor Rob emphasizes that while sickness and disease are widespread, true healing is found in Jesus, the ultimate healer. He challenges us to actively seek God with faith, recognize His power, and boldly pray for miracles, trusting in God's will for healing.

Pastor Shaddye Melu, campus pastor at Northwest University, shares what to do as we wait for miracles. If you have a need, you are in a place to receive a miracle!

Pastor Rob emphasizes the crucial role of those who support missionaries through prayer, encouragement, financial giving, and discipleship, drawing parallels between William Carey's mission work and the Apostle Paul's early dependence on others. It challenges believers to take an active role in missions, either by going or by faithfully holding the rope for those who do.

This sermon explores the biblical and historical evidence affirming that Jesus is God, addressing common doubts and misconceptions both in the early church and today. Through scripture, the Megiddo Mosaic, and Jesus' teachings as the Good Shepherd, Pastor Logan emphasizes the importance of fully recognizing and trusting in Christ's divine nature.

In the final week of our giving series, Pastor Rob teaches on biblical stewardship, emphasizing that everything we have belongs to God and should be managed wisely for His glory. It challenges believers to embrace generosity, break free from materialism, and align their finances with God's eternal purpose.

For week two of our series "Open Windows", Pastor Rob and Pastor Davey share why we give above and beyond the tithe. We are blessed to be a blessing, and we get to do that through Kingdom Builders! 

Join us for our new series,  as we explore the biblical principles of tithing, faith, and God's abundant provision. Discover how trusting God with your finances can lead to breakthrough, blessing, and a life lived under His open windows of grace.

Discover God's design for friendship in a world facing a “friendship recession.” Join us as we explore biblical truths and practical steps to build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships.

Pastor Kirk starts our series on friendship by sharing shocking statistics about the crisis of loneliness. This is not a hopeless problem: We know the solution is friendship with Jesus!

Pastor Rob reflects on what God did through our 2024 theme, "247", and sets the theme for 2025. We are living for "Forever Glory", not the glory we find on earth. 

Pastor Davey prepares us for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting by encouraging us to get more connected to God and less connected to the world. Prayer and fasting change us, not God! 

Join us as we dive into the incredible meaning of 'Immanuel'—God with us. This message reminds us that Christmas is more than a celebration; it's about God coming close, transforming our lives with His presence, and fulfilling His promises in ways that are deeply personal and powerful. Discover how God's nearness changes everything!

Pastor Kirk shares the nature of light: that it gives life, it overcomes the darkness and that it spreads. Because Jesus is the light of the world and the light of our salvation, we can experience all these things. 

Pastor Rob kicks off our Christmas series, This is Our Jesus, explaining five categories of prophecies that Jesus fulfilled. When we realize how miraculous this is, we should have the faith that nothing is impossible for God!

Pastor Kirk preaches on another of River Valley Worship's latest songs, "Room at the Cross." There is more room for people to be saved because of what Jesus has done on the cross.

Pastor Rob encourages us with the theology from one of River Valley Worship's new songs, "Overcome". We will overcome the devil's lies by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony! 

Pastor Rob shares the heart of Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:8-9, that we have an open door to reach many people. If Paul considered 250,000 people to be a great opportunity, how much greater is our opportunity to give $12 million this Miracle Offering!

Pastor Rob shares the importance of "hurling yourself into the ministry" and being a small name that fills a role with joy. 

Pastor Davey preaches out of Philippians 4:4-9 on how we can deal with anxiety. Through praise, prayer, practice and peace, we will overcome anxiety. 

Pastor Kirk preaches on God's command to not fear out of Joshua 1:2-9, and how we are to respond to that command. 

Pastor Rob teaches about the gift of giving and the lie of just in case from his new book, "The Generous Life". 

"In God's mercy, He's not asking all of us to give up everything, but He is asking 'Are you willing?'". Pastor Logan preaches out of Luke 14 on the cost of discipleship.

Pastor Rob shares the importance of voting and what we should be considering as we prepare for the upcoming election. 

Katherine Wolf shares her testimony and how even in our greatest suffering, there are treasures God has for us. 

God is always with us, but are we always with Him? Pastor Kirk challenges us to come into God's presence hungry to encounter Him. 

Pastor Rob explains why we do what we do in church, such as raising our hands in worship, clapping, and having a salvation call at the end of every service. 

Pastor Rob shares our heart for One Day To Feed The World. When we give our one day's wage, we are helping bring smiles to people all over the world. Through our generosity, lives are changed!

"Glory is the sum of all of God's character. Glory is to God as holiness is to God." Pastor Davey Collins preaches on the word glorification this week. 

“Sanctification can be defined by the process of when we become holy for the sake of God” Dr. Allen Tennison wraps up our Big Words series preaching on the word sanctification. 

Pastor Rob continues the Big Words series this week preaching on the word Justification. Justification is the ultimate declaration of God's love. Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Rob continues our series on BIG WORDS as he preaches on propitiation. 1 John 4:10 “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 

This weekend kicked off our big words series. Pastor Davey Collins preaches on the word immutability. "Immutability doesn't change potential development in a relationship with God because God is unchangeable."

It is important to know the difference between judgment and discernment. Pastor Terry Parkman preaches on the second half of Matthew 7:1-2.

“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 6:23. Pastor Logan Kettering preaches on how we need to go and sin no more and to follow after the abundant life of Jesus

Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan recap seek week, the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, and Processing Podcast coming soon. Stay until the end of the episode for a time of prayer and worship!

Don't be a half-verse Christian! Pastor Rob preaches on the importance of accepting and living out all the Bible asks us to do.