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Intro Does anybody love Jesus at River Church today? We are in week #5 in the study of the Fruit of the Spirit. We are doing this because of the time we are in. Things are so toxic and it’s a great opportunity for us to live out these characteristics so others can see. I believe it’s so important for…

Habakkuk 2:2-4 Chart Hab 1:1-4 Review 2 Questions How Long Why 2 Results Law is ignored Justice is perverted Chart Hab 1:5-11 Review - The Lord has been working - The Lord is sending Babylon - The Lord’s response is terrifying - The Lord is reminding Judah of the covenants Primarily of Deut 28 and the…

Introduction Good morning all. We have been working through Paul’s letter to Timothy as he charges him to set right some issues that had developed in the church. He sent Timothy a letter of encouragement and correction for the church to conduct themselves in a righteous and God honoring way. One of the…

and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that…

Opening Prayer: Good morning, today's message is entitled “A New Vision?” The verse is Proverbs 29:18 ; Matt 16:16 , 18 ; 1 Cor 2:1-5 ; With the New Year 2024 coming tomorrow, well you know the drill, renewal, revitalization, recommencement, re invite and reset all resolutions and start again. Often…

For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 1. A thriving church will relentlessly carry…

Acts 19:1-41 Introduction— A saying in leadership: “When you’re tired of saying people are just starting to hear it” Statement about the value of repetition especially of things that are important Often I come back to a sermon, passage or topic - not because it was a good sermon but because it’s important…

How does God speak? 1. Creation 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of…

Introduction Have you ever heard of a laughing heir? I’m not talking about laughing gas, I’m talking about when someone gets a call from a lawyer saying, “your rich uncle passed away and left you all his money!” It’s when you didn’t realize you would inherit something, but suddenly someone tells you…

Jesus commands us to have faith, and he gives faith to those he loves. The mountaintop experience is followed by service The physical and the spiritual are often connected The faith of the congregation impacts the kingdom impact Luke 9:37–43 (ESV) On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain,…

What would you be willing to die for? Hyperbole and literally People have said: Hyperbole: 1. Food and Drink : • “That chocolate cake is to die for.” • “This coffee is to die for.” • “Her homemade lasagna is to die for.” 2. Fashion and Style : • “Those shoes are to die for.” • “That designer dress is…

From the very beginning, the Word of God has been under attack. It is literally the oldest trick in the book! “Did God really say??” The devil deceived the woman by questioning the word of God and twisting the truth. And it has been the most common tactic of the enemy against God’s image bearers ever…

For Marriage Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image,…

There is a certain challenge when working as carefully and as intimately through Scripture as we do here in Christian Life Hour, in that such an examination can at times be in danger of missing the general theme or context of the larger passage. For indeed, many have failed to see the line of Scripture,…

so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of…

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, For this reason God gave them up…

Thesis Statement : Being filled with the Holy Spirit in not a momentary experience, it’s an every day lifestyle. Objectives: What Does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit How is one filled with the Holy Spirit WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Very important to first understand what it does not mean Having an…

INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement : The Grace of God not only saves us, but also teaches us to live godly lives in this present age. RECAP OF GRACE Source of Grace comes only from God The receiving of this Grace is Faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ For by grace you have been saved through faith.…

Introduction Paul shares a profound truth that resonates through the ages, revealing how truth produces conviction and courage in those who believe it. Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also…

Romans 1:17 (ESV) — 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Habakkuk 2:4 (ESV) — 4 “Behold,…

Text Today is Reformation Sunday. On Halloween of 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door Wittenburg, Germany. This was a lot like posting something on a community bulletin board. This was primarily in response to Pope Leo X who began to sell indulgences in order to raise funds…

INTRODUCTION Central Idea : True evangelism requires unwavering perseverance in the face of challenges, drawing strength from God's promises and His Word. Perseverance Defined: the ability to continue with a course of action even when faced with difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks. It involves steadfastness,…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:19 | SINS OF IMMORALITY INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Getting trapped in the mall after the movie. There were no signs to stop from going through the door. EXPLANATION : Before we can dive into the verses in Galatians 5 , we must begin in Romans 1:18-32 For the wrath of God is revealed from…

INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Have you ever played tug o war? At the camp I grew up going to, it was a staple each week. One of the nights, there would be a rough and tough night with some rough and tough games. One of those games was tug-o-war. They would pull out a 50 or 60 foot rope and we would have cabins…