August 6, 2023
/Today Jonathan talks about the unconditional love of God for his people.
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
July 30, 2023
/Jonathan preaches on Romans 1:8-17 and the impact of the Gospel on our lives.
July 23, 2023
/Today, we celebrate Jonathan's return from Sabbatical as he brings a sermon from Hebrews 4.
2 Timothy 4:9-22
/Today, Chris wraps up our sermon series on 2 Timothy. We look at Paul’s final days in prison and see that no matter what we go through, no matter when, the Lord stands by our side and gives us strength.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
/Chris Meckley preaches on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and the charge that all followers of Christ have to proclaim the Gospel message in thought, word, and deed.
2 Timothy 3:10-17
/Scott continues on in our 2 Timothy series, looking at the importance, power, and sufficiency of Scripture.
2 Timothy 3:1-9
/Chris Meckley preaches on “the terrible times” that Paul mentions, and where we can find light in the darkness.
2 Timothy 2:20-26
/Matthew Joss preaches on 2 Timothy 2:20-26; are we more concerned with “getting the gold,” or being clean?
Bishop Andudu Visit
/Bishop Andudu (Kadugli Diocese, Sudan) joins us to preach during worship.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
/It’s Pentecost Sunday, and Chris preaches on 2 Timothy 2:1-7 and being devoted, disciplined, and diligent like the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer.
2 Timothy 1:8-18
/Mary preaches on not being ashamed of our testimony of Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:1-7
/Today Chris Meckley preaches on where faith comes from, and fanning our faith into flame.
2 Timothy 1:1-5
/Pastor Chris Meckley kicks off our 2 Timothy series, introducing us to the letter and looking at some of the main points: Pursuing righteousness, suffering for Jesus, and guarding the Gospel.
Easter 2023 - Week 3
/Johnathan gives a sermon on spiritual healing and the supernatural healing that can come directly from the Holy Spirit.
Easter 2023 - Week 3
/Pastor Jonathan preaches about the healing that Jesus offers us, looking to the story of Bartimaeus.
Easter 2023 - Week 2
/Mike Weaver, Director of the Bradley Study Center at Virginia Tech, preaches on the doubt of Thomas, and how this story can speak to our doubt as well.
Easter Sunday 2023
/Jonathan preaches on the Resurrection of Jesus, why we should believe that it was a real event that happened in history, and what it means in our lives today.
Palm Sunday 2023
/On Palm Sunday, we hear from the congregation about what God has been doing in their lives.
The Secret Place - Week 5
/Jonathan talks about the challenges and opportunities of being in a spiritual wilderness.