RiverLife Fellowship

Psalm 23 is a powerful psalm for today. It reminds us that being led results in fruitfulness and that honesty and surrender cultivate restoration. True success begins when we stop trying to control our lives and let the Lord be our Shepherd King. Essentially, Psalm 23 is David sharing how he lived, what sustained him, how he stood strong, and why he finished well.   Join us in Mooresville as Head...

From the opening moments of the creation of the world in Genesis 1, before the sun or moon existed, God established light, revealing not just what light is, but who the Light has always been: Himself. In Revelation 21, the story comes full circle as God once again is the light, illuminating eternity without need of sun or moon. Though God separates Himself from darkness, He never separates Himself...

Humility isn't weakness. It's a key that unlocks God's grace. Discover how a teachable heart, a renewed mind, and a surrendered life create room for God to heal, guide, and transform us from the inside out.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Pastor Sarah Bollinger unpacks a new side to Jesus' strength in our weakness.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: media@riverlifefel...

God is raising up the voices of the unseen in this hour. Those who are humble, willing to serve, and patient in waiting on Him. Your voice is important. Allow God to mold and protect it, and use it for His glory.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to not lose hope in seasons of pain and failing, because God still has use for us.   For more information, visit riverli...

There are countless voices in the world we live in trying to shape how we see ourselves and our lives. Through the parable of the good soil and the conversations that follow (Mark 4:3-25), Jesus helps us understand that what we choose to hear is so important to our ability to have productive and fruitful lives. When we listen to His Word, and take it to heart, it produces real, lasting fruit. The...

This year of 2026 is a year of wisdom & a year of revelation. James says, "If you need wisdom, ask." And, Wisdom is a person. It's the Spirit of Wisdom revelaed in Christ, Himself. Let's exhort one another and pray now for wisdom and revelation to be inmparted to us through the Holy Spirit.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger gives us an encouraging word to propel us into...

The Lord asked Moses, "What is in your hand?" (Exodus 4:1–5). Like any shepherd, Moses carried a staff to guide and protect the sheep. It was simply a tool for his everyday life. Nothing spiritual, just ordinary. Who you are and what you have may seem ordinary, but when placed in God's hands and used in obedience, it becomes more than enough—it becomes supernatural.    Join us in Mooresville as He...

Join us in Chapel Hill for our next installment of the Voices of the Congregation as our three guest speakers share their revelation on God's Faithfulness, and how it impacts our lives.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: media@riverlifefellowship.com

Everything begins with a thought. A thought is like a seed that develops into understanding, and our understanding ultimately influences what we speak (1 Corinthians 13:11-12). Many things in life are either birthed or aborted by the words we speak.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages you to seek the Lord's perspective on your life, and to let that be your guide post.  ...

God reveals Himself as light even in the darkest moments. At Hanukkah, God miraculously caused a single jar of oil to burn far beyond what seemed possible, signaling His presence has returned to His people. But that miracle pointed to something greater. When Jesus came, He didn't just bring light, He was the Light—a light which would never run out and could not be overcome by darkness. This Christ...

Join us for our Christmas service in Mooresville as Pastor Andy Squyres teaches us about the beauty of the Incarnation and the reason for the season.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: media@riverlifefellowship.com

In Paul's letters to Timothy, he urges the young pastor to not neglect the spiritual gifts God placed within him, but to actively stir them up and fan them into a flame. Spiritual gifts are not something we conjure up, they are given by the Spirit as God's provision to equip us for the good works He prepared in advance for us and to build up the body of Christ.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Past...

Christmas is the annual season for giving. Why did the Wise Men from the East bring gifts to Jesus? They came to sow extravagantly into the life of this newborn King. This Christmas, we have the same opportunity.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger dives into the incredible personal blessings from generosity.    For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact u...

In the Old Testament, a Shunamite woman built a room for the prophet Elisha (2 Kings 4). She recognized God's grace in his life and chose to create a space for him. This is a powerful message. When we set aside space in our hears and daily routines, we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us and shape us. Just as in the story of the Shunamite woman, the Holy Spirit works in remarkable ways.    Join us...

Humans were created to work in partnership with each other. We should not be ashamed or embarrassed to cry out for help. Indeed, we have the gift of the Holy Spirit who is our ever present helper.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory Meade dives into how the faith of the Gentile woman (Matt. 15:22–28) can be used as an example for our lives.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com...

Join us in Mooresville for our third installment in the "Voices of the Congregation" series. This week, three guest speakers impart their personal revelation of the Father Heart of God. Be encouraged, and let these words bless you.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: media@riverlifefellowship.com

David sang, "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases?" (Psalm 103:1–3 NKJV). How do we "tap into" His benefits? By believing and acting on every word He has spoken in Scripture, and every word He is speaking to us today.   Join us in Chapel Hi...

The Book of Job represents the question that humanity continually asks: Where is God when life falls apart? Is God truly good? Can we trust Him when we don’t see His blessings? Job expresses humanity's cries in the darkness. Jesus is the answer to these cries. Just as Jesus entered our darkness on the cross and experienced what we feel, abandonment, we may sometimes lose awareness of God's presenc...

What does it look like for a church to become a safe harbor in turbulent times? Join us in Wilmington as guest speaker Sam Johnston casts a vision for RiverLife Wilmington as a lighthouse for the lost, a refuge for the weary, and a place of nourishment and resupply for disciples called into the mission of Jesus. Sam provides an overview of the Envoy Discipleship Program, the first 3 months complet...

In Mark 9, Jesus took three of His disciples up a mountain. There, there were no crowds, no miracles, no sermons. In that place, created by stillness and separation, something extraordinary occurred. Greater than all the healings and miracles before it, the true nature of Christ was revealed. Sometimes we need to pause long enough to create space for God. When we do, heaven often breaks through.  ...

In the introduction to his famous teaching on the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus begins by teaching who is blessed (Matt. 5:3–10). When we walk through life and experience all of its trials and tribulations, it's easy to believe that God's blessing has left us. But the reality of the Kingdom is different, and God's blessing does not leave us when the world turns against us.   Join us in M...

In John 20, we find Jesus stepping back onto the scene after His resurrection. In this "encore," Jesus speaks peace over fearful disciples, breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, and declares, "As the Father sent Me, so I am sending you." We are sent ones—called with authority, filled with the Spirit, grounded in peace, and released to carry forgiveness into a world that desperately needs it.   Join...

When Jesus showed up, there was a shift in mindsets (i.e. repentance) which needed to happen in order for the Kingdom to be released in power. It's the same with us, we need a shift in how we view the Gospel in order that we might effectively share it with others in power.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger unpacks the transformative and equipping power of our perspective of...

In Revelation 19:10, John fell at the feet of an angel to worship, but the angel quickly corrected him. That moment reminded John that even the most amazing revelations and heavenly visions point to one Person—Jesus Christ. Our aim isn't just to have experiences but to follow Him. Encounters are part of the journey, but Jesus is the ultimate destination.   Join us in Mooresville as Senior Pastor B...

We look forward to our eternal home in heaven. But as a Christian, we have a partnership with the Lord that we get to undertake while we're still here on earth. Jesus intends to make us into a home during that time. But sometimes turning our house into a home involves some needed renovations.    Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory Meade joins us with an exploration of the tension between Heaven a...