Advent - December 13, 2020
/On the third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jonathan teaches that we must learn to approach Jesus as John the Baptist did: Christ must increase, we must decrease.
Current Sermon Series
Our summer sermon series, “The Good News in the Old Testament,” will explore key narratives and figures in the Old Testament and how they relate to the New Teatament life and ministry of Jesus — demonstrating that the Old Testament is not just a historical book but also a revelation that leads us to a deeper understanding of the Good News we have in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
recent Sermons from The River
Advent - December 6, 2020
/On the Second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Jonathan points out three things that we need in order to prepare ourselves for the return of Jesus: True Repentance, the Practice of Holiness, and a Focus on Christ.
Advent - November 29, 2020
/Scott Cramer, one of our Deacons, kicks off Advent by looking at what it means to faithfully watch and wait during this season.
November 22, 2020 - Entrusted
/Pastor Jonathan continues are series on Stewardship, Entrusted.
November 15, 2020 - Entrusted
/Week two of our Stewardship series, “Entrusted,” looks at Ephesians 4 and John 15 and the Power of Stewardship.
November 8, 2020 - Entrusted
/Pastor Jonathan begins a new mini-series on Stewardship, looking at 1 Chronicles 29 and The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25.
November 1, 2020
/Pastor Jonathan looks at how Isaiah teaches us about life in exile, something that many of us feel a connection to as we try to find order in our interrupted lives in times of pandemic.
October 25, 2020 - Esther: Sovereignty in Silence
/This week we conclude our series in Esther, looking at Esther 8 and what happened with Haman’s edict of death against the Jewish people in Persia.
October 18, 2020 - Esther: Sovereignty in Silence
/Pastor Jonathan continues our series in Esther, moving into chapter 7 and looking at the results of Haman’s evil deeds.
October 11, 2020 - Esther: Sovereignty in Silence
/Chris and Claire Andrews continue our series, preaching together on Esther 6.
September 20, 2020 - Esther: Sovereignty in Silence
/Pastor Jonathan continues our series in Esther, looking at Esther 3 and Haman, and what we can learn about the nature of evil and how to resist it.
September 13, 2020 - Esther: Sovereignty in Silence
/Continuing our series in Esther, Chris Meckley preaches on Esther chapter 2, looking at the question of what does it mean to be a distinctive people in a world where it can be more comfortable to just fit in.
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September 6, 2020 - Esther: Sovereignty in Silence
/Pastor Jonathan kicks off our new series on Esther, Sovereignty in Silence. We look at an overview of the book and find out why JT thinks Esther is kind of like “that weird kid in school” who most people don’t understand very well, but who has a lot to say.
August 30, 2020 - Mark: Snapshots of the Kingdom
/Pastor Jonathan preaches on the character, calling and challenges in the Church today.
August 23, 2020 - Mark: Snapshots of the Kingdom
/Pastor Jonathan concludes our series on Mark by looking at the Resurrection and asking the question: where do we put our Hope?
August 16, 2020 - Mark: Snapshots of the Kingdom
/Pastor Jonathan preaches on the Crucifixion this week and looks at what is Christian lament, and what part does lament play in our lives?
August 9, 2020 - Mark: Snapshots of the Kingdom
/Pastor Jonathan continues our series in Mark preaching on Mark 13:1-13 and 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
August 2, 2020 - Mark: Snapshots of the Kingdom
/Our first service back in-person since March! Listen as guest preacher Mike Weaver, Director of the Bradley Study Center at Virginia Tech preaches on Mark 10 and the healing of Bartimaeus.