Podcast appearances and mentions of river valley worship

Pastor Rob shared how Jonah's story reveals our tendency to resist God's voice and run from difficult obedience. Yet even in the storm, God pursues us with relentless grace, using challenges to expose what we've hidden and offering mercy before we deserve it. No matter how far we run, God's grace reaches farther.

Pastor Rob explored how forgiveness moves beyond releasing an offense and into the possibility of restoration, reconciliation and healing. Through Scripture and practical wisdom, he challenged us to become reconcilers, trust God with the process and allow redeemed relationships to become powerful testimonies of the gospel at work.

Pastor Rob continued the Selah series with Part 2, focusing on the significance of Pentecost Sunday and why we celebrate it. He also emphasized the power of praise and prayer, encouraging us to draw closer and lean in.

True holiness is revealed through generosity, compassion and surrender. During One Day To Feed The World, Pastor Kirk challenges us to loosen our grip, be moved by the needs around us and trust God to multiply what we place in His hands. Together, we believe one day of sacrifice can make an eternal impact and help bring hope to people around the world.

Pastor Rob reminded us that forgiveness isn't a side theme of the Bible — it's the way the Kingdom of God operates. As we walked through the process of forgiveness, we were challenged not to stop short of true healing, but to keep doing the hard work of releasing others the same way Christ has forgiven us.

Pastor Logan reminded us that obedience to God requires letting go of what He's asked us to leave behind, trusting that what He's preparing is greater than what we're holding onto. He called us to stop relying on outward appearances and instead pursue a heart fully surrendered—listening for God's voice, walking in His Spirit and trusting Him in the waiting.

Pastor Rob reminded us that God didn't call us to blend in, but to be set apart, trusting that He is already at work in ways we can't always see. Through the story of Saul, we're challenged to stop chasing what everyone else wants and instead choose obedience—because Jesus is the true King who leads us with humility and grace.

Pastor Kirk walks through 1 Samuel 7, reminding us that renewal begins when we return to God with our whole heart, relying fully on Him instead of ourselves. Through the call to return, rely and remember, we're challenged to let go of what's been holding us back and trust that God is still our help and victory.

God is still speaking—but are we listening? In this message from 1 Samuel 3, Pastor Rob explores how to recognize the voice of God, respond with obedience and grow in a deeper, more personal relationship with Him. When we learn to say, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening,” it can transform everything.

Pastor Rob reminded us that searching for life in this world leaves us empty—but true fulfillment is found in Christ alone. Because Jesus defeated death, we've been invited from death to life, into purpose, freedom and eternity with Him.

Pastor Rob reminded us that forgiveness isn't a side theme of our faith—it is the measure of grace itself, calling us to release, send away and cancel every offense without limit. We are challenged to move from internal obedience to full restoration, allowing God to transform our hearts so that what once hurt us can ultimately become a testimony of His healing power.

Pastor Rob reminds us of our vision for the year, “Speak Lord, We're Listening.” He shares the origin of “selah” and the importance of pausing in our lives. When we take the time to sit in God's presence and focus on God, He shifts our perspective. 

Pastor Rob reminds us that God is always speaking, often not in loud moments but in a quiet whisper that requires us to slow down, draw close and tune our hearts to hear Him. As disciples, we learn to discern His voice through humility, seeking His presence and listening for the gentle guidance of the Spirit in the stillness.

Dr. Darnell Williams challenges us to dare to dream, reminding us that God-given dreams will disrupt our comfort, reveal the discipline required, and demand courage to pursue what God has shown us. Dreaming with God is not about personal ambition, but about stepping into His purpose and trusting Him to do more than we could imagine.

Noah Herrin reminds us that starting is easy, but finishing is biblical, pointing to Noah's quiet faithfulness in Genesis 6:18–22. He challenges us not to trade our God-given assignment for a man-made opportunity, but to measure success by faithfulness to what God has called us to do.

Pastor Rob challenges us to rearrange our lives so that God is first—not just in belief, but in practice—because tithing is not transactional, it's relational. As partners in the Kingdom, we reject the voice of mammon and choose open-handed trust, knowing that when we seek first His Kingdom.

Pastor Rob builds on the foundation of the tithe, reminding us that it's not about the size of the gift but the sequence—God first, then our needs—because when the first part is set apart, the rest is blessed. As partners, not spectators, we participate with willing and cheerful hearts, holding generosity with a loose grip—because seed kept in the barn feels secure, but seed sown in faith is what God multiplies.

Pastor Kirk explores the biblical foundation of the tithe from Abraham to Jesus, revealing that generosity has always been about the heart, not obligation. As we honor God with the first and best, we discover the deeper question every believer must answer: Is God truly our source?

Holly Wagner reminds us that the Church was never meant to stay in the salt shaker—we are created to step into every situation and actively bring peace, hope and change. As God's workmanship, we are called to shine as a city on a hill, shaping culture (not just surviving it) and letting our light burn brightest, even in our darkest seasons.

Pastor Rob Ketterling continues Vision 26 Part 2 with a message on valuing God's voice and developing ears of the heart to truly hear Him. If God is speaking, we must be listening with attentiveness and openness.

Pastor Terry shares a timely message on becoming a Future Church—renewing our minds in God's Word and refusing to fear a rapidly changing world. This is a call to redeem culture through the Holy Spirit, live as salt and light in “Babylon,” and respond with hearts that say, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”

Pastor Rob recaps 2025 and shares our new vision for 2026: Speak Lord, We're Listening. God has positioned us for such a time as this. This is a call to align our hearts, our prayers and our actions with what God is speaking now—believing that when God speaks, His people respond.

Pastor Kirk challenges us to create space for more of Jesus. From Matthew 9:14–15, this message reminds us that fasting is a holy invitation to lay down our fleshly desires, draw near to God and receive more He has for us.

Micah MacDonald challenges us to gather our families around God's story and remove anything that competes with Him. From Joshua 24:15, this message calls us to make a firm decision: as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Pastor Rob continues our Christmas series by exploring Isaiah 40 and how God reveals His glory. He reminds us that God fills every valley, moves every mountain and nothing can stop His salvation—revealing His glory through the humility of a baby, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Rob Ketterling encourages us to proclaim the glory of Jesus. He reminds us that Christ is actively making His glory known to the world. In this message, we're invited to see how God's glory is not distant or hidden, but revealed through Jesus—calling us out of darkness and into the light of His presence.

Pastor Kirk kicks off our Christmas series encouraging us that Jesus is the glory foretold. Pastor Kirk reminds us that while we were made for greatness, we have slipped away from God and have fallen into darkness. Jesus pierces the darkness with His light to save us. Through Jesus, we have been saved. 

Pastor Connor Ketterling reminds us that the God who breathed out Scripture invites us to know Him through His Word, not just our opinions about Him. When we open the Bible with a posture of prayer, we begin to see Jesus on every page and discover the God who forms, corrects and transforms us.

Pastor Rob Ketterling challenged us to shift our perspective from earthly pressure to eternal purpose, doing our part with generosity and being rich in good deeds. When we trust God over money, one moment in His presence can change everything.

Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that the same God who designed the laws of nature still moves beyond them. When we open our eyes, we begin to see His hand bringing order where there should be chaos, healing where there was pain and faith where there was doubt.

Pastor Terry Parkman reminded us that every miracle is a manifestation of God's authority, control and presence. God's miracles aren't transactional; they're transformational—revealing His kingdom, restoring what's broken and reminding us that Jesus Himself is the miracle.

Dick Brogden reminded us that being a friend of Jesus means more than affection; it's loyalty, empathy and trust in action. When we share His heart, steward His mission and allow His strength to work through our weakness, we become true friends who honor His trust and carry His name to the world.

Pastor Kirk Graham reminded us that God is our Father and that we're called to equip the next generation to stand firm in truth, grace and faith. He challenged us to fight for our families and raise children who live out the gospel with power, purpose and the armor of God.

Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that Jesus can change your family today. From Nehemiah 4, he challenges us to fight for our families with faith, peace and love—building homes rooted in prayer, worship and God's presence.

We celebrated 30 years of River Valley Church and declared that the best is yet to come! In this anniversary message, Pastor Rob reflects on God's faithfulness, reminding us that this milestone isn't the finish line but the launching pad and that God's past grace strengthens us to live differently today and walk boldly into the future He's preparing.

Dr. Joel Muddamalle reminded us that God's nearness isn't dependent on our awareness, and that the cross was where blessing moved through brokenness and back to blessing. This message calls us to place our hope in the crucifixion and resurrection, where Jesus redeems our brokenness and invites us to walk with Him in the fullness of His presence.

Pastor Logan Ketterling reminded us that Jesus wept not because He lacked power, but because His compassion for His people is as much a part of His nature as His strength. This message calls us to love our neighbor with the same depth of empathy, weeping for the lost and pointing them to the hope and salvation only found in Jesus.

This weekend, Aaron Pierce, of Stieger International, continued in our Love Your Neighbor series. Through Nehemiah 1:1–4, we were reminded that our mission is impossible in human strength, but God delights in using ordinary people with broken hearts who humbly pray and respond to His call.

Pastor Rob started week one of our new series, Love Your Neighbor. He taught from Luke 10:25–37 on the Good Samaritan. He reminded us that while discipleship is important, it must be covered in love, and that Jesus never authorizes excuses when it comes to caring for others.

Pastor Kirk unpacks 3 John, reminding us that our faith must be rooted in truth and lived with integrity. He challenges us to embrace our identity in Christ, surrender daily and serve willingly so that our lives align with what we believe.

Pastor Rob unpacks 2 John, showing us that it's more than a letter on hospitality; it's a guardrail that protects our faith by keeping truth and love together. We can open our homes without opening the door to compromise, pressing forward in both discernment and devotion.

Pastor Rob reminded us that we don't fight for victory but from it. Jesus has already overcome the world. When we love God and walk in His ways, obedience becomes a glad surrender and we live in the constant reality of victory.

Pastor Davey continues in our 1 John sermon series. He  challenged us to test every spirit, knowing that true teaching always points to the real Jesus. As we hold fast to Him, our confession and our love should align, revealing a life transformed by His perfect love.

Pastor Kirk Graham preached from 1 John 3 with a clear call: you can't run with the world and walk with God. As children of God, we're not called to tolerate sin; we're called to eradicate it. Sin is deadly and Jesus came to take it away. It's time to live like we belong to God, set apart, purified, and fully His.

At our All Staff meeting, Pastor Rob shared a Bonus Message on what it looks like to live out a priestly walk as followers differently and walk anointed as we follow Christ. Click below to watch "Walk Differently, Walk Anointed" on YouTube!

Pastor Rob continued in 1 John 2, reminding us that Jesus is our advocate, standing in our place, declaring us forgiven and free. He called us to live set apart from the world, embracing a new way of thinking, desiring and deciding as we abide daily in God's presence. 

In this message from Pastor Rob Ketterling, we go back to the basics in 1 John 1, rediscovering what it means to walk in the light, live in fellowship with God and how to respond to conviction. He reminds us that when we go to the altar, we don't get condemned, we get cleansed, redeemed and drawn closer to God.

John Bevere reminded us of the awe of God found in holiness. Preaching from Ephesians 1:4 and 1 Peter 1:14-15, he shared that we are called to live set apart, not just in position but in our daily conduct.

Pastor Jamer Shrum encouraged us to be the light. Preaching from Matthew 5:14-18, he reminded us that we are called to shine brightly for Jesus. We are called to live our lives on earth set apart. Sharing the Good News so that others may be drawn to the light of Christ.

Pastor Kirk Graham reminded us that Jesus is coming back, what a day that will be! One day we'll see Him face to face, free from all shame, pain and sorrow, living in His Forever Glory. Until then, we live holy and expectant, loving with hopeful anticipation for our King's return.