Introduction: Illustration: A ferryman had the word “faith” painted on one oar and the word “work” on the other. He was asked the reason for thus “naming” the oars, and replied by showing rather than by words. He laid the oar that had “work” painted on it in the bottom of the skiff, took the oar that…

My brothers and sisters, this world we live in is messed up. The only things this world has to offer are obstacles, limitations, drawbacks, hindrances, and problems. However, my brothers and sisters, unlike the unbelievers or the hypocrites who falls victim to the disadvantages of this world; the believer…

The Dilemma of Belief. Have you ever had those moments when you wondered, “Is this really true?” Maybe life has gotten difficult. Maybe you have come to the Derailment of your hopes and dreams like Joseph, Mary’s husband, when he found out that his betrothed bride was pregnant after all his time and…

Galatians 5:22-23 In one of his meetings, D.L. Moody was explaining to his audience the truth that we cannot bring about spiritual changes in our lives by our own strength. He demonstrated the principal like this: “Tell me,” he said to his audience, “how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in…

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without…

The Vocabulary Of Salvation 9/9/07 A.M. Message #1 17 Key Words Repentance, Faith, Substitution, Reconciliation, Propitiation, Remission, Regeneration, Redemption, Imputation, Adoption, Supplication, Justification, Sanctification, Glorification, Election, Foreknowledge, Predestination Repentance—turning…

Rise up Today — Everyday! Look with me at..... Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now, if anyone is enfolded into Christ, he has become an entirely new creation. All that is related to the old order has vanished. Behold,…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

The Holy Place 11 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place : (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course: 12 Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren,…

We know that there are a lot of people hurting in our world today, and when you are hurting, you simple truth, not simplistic truth. It’s not enough to say Jesus is the answer… how is He the answer. We need to show it. One of the things that we want at River Church is to help you make changes in your…

Knowing Your Enemy 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers…

Moses walked with God, but the victory of faith does not come without a fight.

1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. We’ve all seen the news this week. And we’ve heard the scary words. Pandemic.…

The Message Everyone Else Needs to Hear, But Not Me. The Sower Sows The Word 3 “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. See, Listen, Dwell on. Take it in. Mark 4:20 "Hear the Word." Over 155 times God commands men to hear Him and His Word. Not one time is there a hint that what He says will be hard…

Tom Myers Principles for Conquest Judges 7:1-23 Three things are necessary if we would know victory. FIRST -- God at times will test our faith (Judges 7:1–8) A. The first Testing (vv. 1–3). Faith is like a toothbrush: Everybody should have one and use it regularly, but it isn't safe to use somebody else’s.…

Would anyone disagree with me that there are a lot of miserable people in our society today? Depression, Anxiety, Anger issues are prevalent in our culture. Margie’s Story - Margie hung up the phone from her mom and felt sick in the pit of her stomach. She had called her mother to wish her a happy birthday…

Introduction The School of the Bible The goal of the School of the Bible is to provide a teaching and examination platform for maturity and growth. The School of the Bible ++Connection to God ++Connection to the word (The Bible) ++Connection to the Church and Vision ++Connection to your purpose What…

We’ve been looking at the theme of the Kingdom of God throughout the Scriptures. So far we’ve looked at Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Today we will be looking at Moses. Before we begin, let’s pray together. God previously promised to make Abraham and his descendants into a great kingdom, and that…

The Six Characteristics of a Disciple of Jesus Christ Spiritual Enthusiasm 25 “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. 26 “Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove…