River of Life Church Sauk Centre (Audio)

Tithing is God’s plan to fund His church and keep Him first in our hearts. It reminds us that everything we have has been entrusted to us by Him, and it calls us to steward our finances in a way that honors His kingdom. Through this principle, God provides for His church while shaping our hearts to live with faith, generosity, and trust.

God has entrusted each of us with more than we realize—our resources, our time, even our words. Everything we hold belongs to Him, and He calls us to manage it faithfully. But what does it mean to steward those things well?

Spiritual growth doesn’t happen by chance. It comes from choosing the right places, the right people, and the right moments that lead us closer to Christ.

We've been talking about spending time with God so that we can truly know Him more and become the person He wants us to be. In this week's message we start talking about what we can practically do to make that time with Jesus actually happen.

So often we try to change ourselves through discipline—and while discipline has its place, true transformation comes only from God. Scripture reminds us that we cannot bear fruit on our own; it’s only when we abide in Him that real change begins to take root. As we stay connected to God, our lives are transformed, and we naturally grow to reflect Him more and more.

There's something missing from our contemporary Christianity. We've become busy and have lost the practice of spending extended amounts of time with God. We need to get back to "Just a closer walk with thee", as opposed to "If I have time."

What is baptism really about? Discover what the Bible says, why it matters, and if it’s your next step.

In a world where communication is increasingly filtered through screens and algorithms, this message explores the tension between God’s embodied design for connection and our disembodied digital lives. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and cultural insight, it reveals how technology can both bridge and break the communion and fruitfulness we were created for.

Peace can be hard to find in our world, but the peace Paul writes about is far greater than anything the world can offer. God gives us a peace not like the world gives—a peace that surpasses all understanding.

In Philippians chapter three, Paul talks about people who have traded the good news of Jesus for the things of this world, and he weeps for them, longing that they would come to know God. In the same way, we are challenged not to trade the things of God for the world, and to long for those around us to know Him.

Because of Jesus, even the parts of our past we’re not proud of can remind us how far His grace has brought us. When we see our story through the lens of Christ, everything looks different.

It's easy to lose sight of all that God has done for us—and even easier to take His blessings for granted. Philippians reminds us to do everything without grumbling or complaining so that our lives shine as a testimony of God's work in us. It's a call back to gratitude and a heart posture that reflects His goodness to the world around us.

Today we welcome Todd Marshall from Worship Is Life as our guest speaker. In this message, Todd unpacks how worship goes beyond Sunday morning—it's a way of life. True worship flows out of our relationship with God and impacts how we live, love, and connect with others every day.

It’s easy to reach for what we think we deserve—to chase recognition, status, or being first. But Jesus calls us to something different. As we grow in faith, we begin to see that true maturity looks like humility—putting others above ourselves, because that’s what Jesus did.

Paul was deeply committed to his calling, yet he still faced moments of struggle. We see his resolve to honor Christ no matter the outcome. He also didn’t walk that path alone—he relied on prayer, the Spirit, and the support of his Christian community. His life reminds us that we stand firm together, striving side by side for the gospel and exalting Christ in all we do.

As we begin studying the letter to the Philippians, we see Paul expressing deep gratitude for the way the church has supported him—both spiritually and physically. Paul is clearly dedicated to God’s mission, and he’s backed by a church that is equally committed to helping him carry out the calling God has placed on his life.

As believers, we have the Holy Spirit—but how often do we actually seek Him and rely on His power to move in and through us? We don’t just want Him to show up in our struggles—we want Him to empower us to boldly share the Gospel with those around us.

At some point in life, we will all experience grief. It might come through the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or even the loss of a dream, a sense of security, or our health. Grief takes many forms, and how we respond to it can shape us deeply. In the midst of our pain, it’s important to remember that God is near—walking with us through our hardest moments.

Life gives us plenty to worry about—money, kids, the house, the car, work, even our own self-worth. But God doesn’t just command us not to worry; He calls us to seek Him first. Peace doesn’t come from having everything under control—it comes from trusting the One who is.

Romans says we’re transformed by renewing our minds—but what does that actually mean? Can our lives really change just by changing the way we think? Yes! Real transformation begins in the mind. When we align our thoughts with truth, it changes the way we live and experience the world.

The gospel is for everyone, but there are still people around the world who have never heard about a God who loves them. It’s not that they’ve rejected Him—they’ve just never had the chance. They have no Christian friends or neighbors, no churches, no Bible. In some places, it’s even illegal to be a Christian. As followers of Jesus, we must care about both: the lost in our own communities and the...

Guest speaker Paul Hurckman shares what God is doing around the world and how God is inviting us to be a part of God’s work in impactful ways.

Life is full of challenges, but how we respond makes all the difference. When we face trials, we have a choice: to grow bitter with resentment or to lean into gratitude.

He is risen! The tomb is empty, and hope is alive. Jesus conquered death, and because He lives, we have new life. Celebrate the victory!

The innocent for the guilty. The righteous for the unrighteous. Jesus saw us as the reward for His suffering. Pause and reflect on the price He paid—for you.