RiverLife Fellowship

The book of Romans is one of Pau's most rich and influential letters, revealing the power of the gospel to transform lives and unite God's people. To begin our summer journey through Romans, we explore the background of Paul's letter and dive deeper into how he was sold out to Jesus and sent out in his calling.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade kicks off this new series on Romans w...

In Jeremiah 2, God contrasts the Fountain of Living Water with the broken cisterns we often build through self-effort, religion, and striving. As the pressures of the age increase, this message offers a refreshing call back to the source of life itself: Christ in you, the hope of glory. The answer is not doing more for God, but simply being with Him and allowing His life to flow through you.   Joi...

Truths about transformation: What you worship shapes you, what you behold transforms you, and what fills you flows from you. The Father loves you as you are, yet He is committed to transforming you into the image of Jesus. In His Kingdom, you never retire from purpose. You are re-fired for greater impact in the Father's hands.    Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker warns us against...

There is a strong Biblical precedent for remembering the things the Lord has done for us. Our testimony—rooted in remembering what the Lord has done in our lives—gives us steady ground to stand on, and allows us to be effective witnesses to the nations on behalf of Christ, as we are called to do.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory Meade explores the relationship between remembrance, testimony,...

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds the church that spiritual gifts were never meant to create competition, comparison, or division—they were given to build up the Body of Christ. Pentecost is a time to remember how the Holy Spirit empowers every believer with unique gifts.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series on Corinthians with a message calling us to unit...

The Book of Ephesians emphasizes identity, spiritual growth, and the Church as God's living household. It highlights the Church's ultimate purpose, showing that it's not just a building for gathering but a community being shaped into His dwelling. God's heart is for us to grow into a community that values His presence more than any performance or agenda.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byr...

So many of us are weary from carrying burdens we were never meant to hold—pressure to perform, fear of failure, striving, anxiety, and self-reliance. But Jesus reveals that the kingdom belongs to the humble, teachable, trusting heart of a child. There is an invitation to lay down what's exhausting you, return to intimacy with the Father, and rediscover the rest that comes from living as sons and d...

Looking at Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, we uncover three primary areas of temptation—flesh, fear, and compromise—and discover how trusting God, anchoring ourselves in our identity in Christ, and walking in obedience leads to lasting victory. Paul's powerful promise is that temptation is common, but God is always faithful to provide a way out.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew...

In an era filled with countless voices vying for attention, the Holy Spirit offers a golden sword. He desires to place His words in our mouths, as He did with Jeremiah the Prophet (Jeremiah 1:9). This sword symbolizes authority that comes from intimacy, brokenness, and surrender. It serves as both an invitation and a warning. Before we can be trusted with it, He must first carve id deeply in our h...

In the midst of our busy lives, weariness can quietly become normal. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus offers a different way—not freedom from responsibility, but the invitation to come to Him, work with Him, and find true rest for our souls. Jesus meets weary people with rest, and teaches us how to labor differently.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade invites us to live yoked to Jesus ins...

If we refuse to learn from the past, we are destined to repeat the same cycles of compromise, immaturity, and unbelief. Through the stories of Israel's wilderness journey, the faith legacy of Timothy's mother and grandmother, and honest reflections from life. God preserved Scripture and the testimonies of the faithful so that we could grow into spiritual maturity, walk in live, and trust in the fa...

There is a seemingly random episode in the Gospels where Jesus suddenly turns to the disciples and tells them to beware the "leaven of the Pharisees." It's anything but random, though. Jesus is warning them to watch out for hardening their hearts against the Kingdom. We see the disciples do this frequently when they rely on their own ability to provide. We can easily be like the disciples in this...

Beneath the surface "thieves" are often robbing us of the full life Jesus promises. The good news is that through His resurrection, Jesus offers us abundant life now (Romans 6:4; Ephesians 2:4–5; John 10:10), empowering us to recognize and resist the subtle things that steal our joy and peace.    Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade explores how to identify the "little foxes" in our liv...

Where are all the fathers? Through Paul's example, we're called to plant, water, and build lives on the foundation of Jesus, investing intentionally in others. This is a discipleship deeper than influence, into something more formative. The question, then, isn't just where the fathers are—it's whether we're willing to become them.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues...

The story of Elisha on his deathbed and King Joash in 2 Kings 13:14–19 feels strikingly close to where the Church is today. It conveys a sense that a spiritual era is coming to a close and another is beginning. Honoring what God has done is essential, but this story poses a deeper question. Will we value what God has done and still hesitate when He invites us forward?   Join us in Mooresville as H...

In a world that celebrates human wisdom, 1 Corinthians 2 reveals how believers are called to think differently—with the mind of Christ. Discover four powerful ways to move beyond fear, self-doubt, and natural thinking into a life led by the Spirit; grounded in God's power, discernment, and eternal perspective.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series in Corint...

"Now" is a weighty word in the New Testament. It appears repeatedly, especially in the Gospels and Acts. Often, "now" points to fulfillment. A favorable time. A day of salvation, healing, and deliverance (2 Corinthians 6:1–2.) Life with God is always lived in the present. We cannot live in the past, nor are we called to wait for the future.    Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker exp...

In the very center of His sermon on the mount, Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray. Over the years, the Lord's prayer has become wrote liturgy. But, there is fresh life in those words for any who have felt their prayers lacking clarity, authority, or connection to the Father. It is not simply a prayer—it's a framework for how to live.   Join us in Wilmington as guest speaker Sam Johnston unpac...

Recognizing and stewarding the voice of God in everyday life—through Scripture, impressions, and quiet moments of listening, is a skill which will be increasingly important for the followers of Christ in the modern age. As we learn to "turn aside" and give God our attention, we position ourselves for deeper revelation and greater spiritual fruitfulness.    Join us in Chapel Hill as Jenn and Jamie...

"For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water." (Jeremiah 2:13). The world is ravished with information, love of self, and love of pleasure. These are all fountains that we find ourselves turning to instead of God to get our fill. These cisterns cannot hold water and will not satisfy...

In I Samuel 3, we see Samuel called into the unknown as he learns to recognize and respond to the voice of God. What causes real change in our lives isn't external pressure, but a surrendered heart. When we stop holding on to our lives and place them fully in God's hands, we find the courage to step into the things he's called us into.   Join us in Wilmington as Meghan Merritt, COO of the YMCA of...

The church in Corinth was messy, divided, and full of issues—just like many families today—but Paul reminds us that Jesus still deeply loves His Bride.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger begins a series on Corinthians by exploring how trading the world's "wisdom" for the power of the cross brings us into the holiness and unity we were made for.   For more information, visit...

Throughout his epistles, Paul refers to a life following Christ as a kind of walk. This concept is built on a well-founded tradition set out in the Old Testament as a path God has laid out for His servants. It may seem harsh or restricting, but the reality of the path God has laid out for us is that it allows us to fully live in the glory God has created us for.   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor...

John 20 explores by Christ's victory breathes life into dead situations. It restores broken family dynamics and invites us into a brand-new, intimate relationship where we are no longer just servants, but brothers and sisters of the King.   Join us for Resurrection Sunday in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores how the resurrection of Jesus both conquers the grave and provides the...

Two meals in the Bible have significantly impacted human history. The first, in Genesis 3, introduced separation, shame, fear, and death, as humanity became aware of itself outside of God. Later, after Jesus' resurrection, in Luke 24, a different meal at the village of Emmaus took place, offering people the chance to see Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior with their own eyes.   Join us for Resurrecti...