Riverside with Luke Stradley

Thankfulness is an integral part of the Christian walk. Thankfulness and Christianity go hand-in-hand. Thankfulness is a prerequisite to Christian faith. Comment your thoughts. Riverside Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiversideStorefront Passion of the Christ Crucifixion Scene: https://youtu.be/xoiF8skHYAc?si=pciYX6nvAjwfLBL5

Many people say, “The river is my church.” But is that really true? While God’s creation reveals His glory (Romans 1:20), the Bible makes it clear that the church is something far deeper. In this video, we’ll explore the difference between enjoying God in nature and belonging to the body of Christ. You’ll learn:• Why the river can inspire worship—but cannot replace the church• What Scripture teach...

In this video, we look at three important takeaways for the Church after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Tragedies like this force us to pause, reflect, and ask what God is calling us to do in response. The three takeaways are: 1) Check your heart 2) Don’t wait for the revolution 3) Get involved The Church cannot afford to be passive in times like these. We need to be grounded in Scripture, fir...

Christianity isn’t a hobby—it’s a way of life. In Romans 12:1–2, Paul urges us to offer our whole selves as “living sacrifices,” not just weekend devotion. Faith isn’t meant to be something we keep in a Sunday box. Jesus wants every part of our lives—our work, our family, our habits, our time. When we stop conforming to the world and let God transform us, life changes. Faith isn’t a pastime—it’s t...

Ever felt like you’ve been casting all day and your net still comes up empty? In this video, we dive into John 21:1–14, where the disciples fish all night and catch nothing... until Jesus shows up on the shore. Just like those empty nets, our own efforts can leave us frustrated and worn out. But the good news? Jesus meets us in failure with grace, provision, and hope. If you’ve been feeling stuck,...

Who’s the Main Character—You or God? In this video, we dive into the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to explore what it really means to put God above ourselves. In a world that constantly tells us to “follow your heart” and “make it about you,” Scripture reminds us of a higher calling. 🔥 Point 1: We are not the main character—God is. 🔥 Point 2: The altar isn’t for comfort; it’s...

🎯 "Never fall in love." Sounds crazy, right? In this video, we’re breaking down why falling in love — the way culture teaches — sets you up for heartbreak, compromise, and captivity. Instead, God calls us to walk into love with wisdom and discernment. We’ll dive into the story of Samson and Delilah from Judges 16 to see exactly what happens when we ignore God's design for relationships — and how...

Family is a gift—but it’s not God. In this video, we tackle one of the toughest truths in the Christian walk:  God must come before even our closest relationships . 🙏❤️ Jesus said,  “Anyone who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me”  (Matthew 10:37). That’s not a call to neglect our families—but a challenge to love God  supremely  and  trust Him  with the rest. 💡 In this video,...

In this sermon, we look through three different passages that take us through the life of Paul (pre-salvation, conversion, and post-salvation). You'll never regret what you gave up to follow Christ; you'll only regret what you held onto. Let me know your thoughts!

Sometimes, it's easy to get focused not he big "write home to your mom" events of life, fishing, and faith, but is it possible that we end up missing out on the little moments when we're too focused on those big moments of life and faith? That's exactly what I talk about in this video. My prayer is that you begin to focus on the small moments of life, learning to be content a...

One of the best thing about fly fishing is the connections and friendships you can make through the sport. One of those connections, for me, is an employee at my fly shop - Cliffe. Cliffe takes the time out of his day to genuinely help and mentor me through fly fishing, and he's proven to be such a valuable contact to have. Similarly, Paul discipled and mentored Timothy in a unique way that I thin...

What would you give to make one more special memory with a lost loved one this Christmas? What would you give to go back in time and relive those special memories you've made on Christmas throughout the years? Tonight - on Christmas night, after everything has settled, the kids are in bed, and the wrapping paper is all cleaned up - take some time to value your time and cherish the memories you mad...

A few years ago I fished a river just after a heavy snowstorm, and it changed how I think of Isaiah 1 altogether. Let me know your thoughts! Merry Christmas!!!

Where does the "magic of Christmas" really come from? Is it really Santa, the music, and dreams of gifts under a tree? Or is it deeper than that? Perhaps, it comes from nowhere else but the love that a parent has for their children. If that's the case, then should we begin to rethink how we approach Christmas with our children? Let me know your thoughts! Tight lines!

In this video, I encourage you to check your motives with gift giving this Christmas, and ensure that your motives are pure! This isn't a problem that everyone deals with, but it is a problem that some people deal with. When we get in order to get, we end up using and manipulating the people we're giving to, and the giving that we do becomes me-centered instead of other-centered or Christ-centered...

For many, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. For others, Christmas is a time of grief, pain, and sorrow. What should we, as Christians, do about it? Share this video with a friend - maybe it'll help someone.

Let me know what you think about these common misconceptions! Tight lines!

Have you ever noticed that the night talked about in the song "Silent Night" was anything BUT silent and calm? Me too. But, in the midst of a chaotic and stressful night, peace was brought to the entire world. Like, Comment, and SHARE! Tight lines.

Which is better - the gift or the giver? Today, I talked about gift giving, and how God isn't concerned with the gifts we bring, but is instead concerned about us. Likewise, we should do the same with Him. When we're focused on the gifts we bring, and neglect the God who brings them, we're making an idol out of His gifts and worshipping the gift over the giver. Tight lines.

Today, I ponder on what the shepherds must have felt when the angel told them the good news of the coming Messiah. They'd been waiting for the Messiah for thousands of years and He was finally here. And that's what I call hope.

In this sermon, I go over the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, whose name means... Well, you'll just have to watch and listen to find out! Enjoy!

Hey folks, In this sermon I go over Luke 13:22-30, where Jesus talks about entering through the narrow door. This is a portion of text that scares a lot of people, but when it's read in its proper context, it's not as scary as you might think. Enjoy, and SUSCRIBE FOR MORE!

In this sermon, I teach through the story of Elijah hearing a whisper from God. At this time in life, Elijah was on the run from Jezebel and lost sight of God. He has a "touch grass" moment, and realizes that God has a plan. Enjoy!

This sermon is all about seeing the world through “polarized lenses,” or through the lens of Jesus. Polarized lenses, in fishing, allow you to see below the surface, showing you the value of a fishing hole. Likewise, the lens of God allows us to see below the surface, seeing things the way He does. I hope you enjoy!