River Hills Church

Many of the violent acts in the Bible are the result of evil human choices. Those attributed to God are difficult to understand, but it is important that we address these texts with wisdom, honesty and courage.

Cherry-picking scripture based on our personal preferences is not good, but proper interpretation based on context is required when you follow good Bible-study methods. 

The Bible is a library, made up of a variety of books, written for us but not to us. It ultimately tells one big story which points to Jesus. 

We are each uniquely created in God’s image with strengths, gifts and experiences which shape us for our purpose and particular calling.

It was never God's intent for children to be without a family. The biblical mandate for us, the Church, is to care for marginalized, abused, neglected and orphaned children.

Biblical community is forged not found. It takes time and effort, but it's worth the investment.

Our faith is tested, proven and shaped by adversity. Times when things aren't going our way can become our seasons of greatest growth.

As we step into a new era of ministry, God is moving us forward, challenging us to grow and move boldly toward the vision he has for us.

Jesus didn’t perform drive-by salvations. He connects with people where they are and invites them to follow Him. 

The story of the blind man invites us to encounter Jesus, who is unwilling to pass by the marginalized and those desperate for God’s mercy and healing. 

Our perspective will determine how we see ourselves and the world around us. Seeing life through the lens of gratitude is a choice.

The evil forces that plot to enslave and destroy us are many and powerful. But the power of Christ to deliver and set us free is greater.

Jesus cares about the influential and prosperous people in our world, but his call is the same to everyone; come and follow me above everything else.

The extravagant worship offered by a woman marked by her past gives us a revelation of Jesus, who not only forgives our sins but silences our accusers and sets us free for joyful living. 

Jairus and the hemorrhaging woman were desperate enough to come to Jesus, and both experienced his willingness to do immeasurably more than they could ask or imagine.  

The centurion had a need and understood one thing, authority. Therefore, he was humble and able to recognize Jesus’ true power. 

In what extreme ways are you willing to show your faith so that God may touch the lives of people in need of the transformational power of the gospel? 

At Pentecost, God pours out his Spirit onto the church who represents the king as his witnesses throughout the earth so that all will know that Jesus Christ is king.

The heartbeat of God’s kingdom is multi-generational. He brought his kingdom to earth through his Son, who invested in an unlikely crew of young disciples who turned the world upside down.  

The family is God’s design. It can be one of this life’s greatest sources of joy and satisfaction, but also one of the greatest sources of pain, brokenness and disappointment. In the kingdom, God’s heart is to restore our family relationships.

God put humanity in garden to cultivate the earth for his glory and for the flourishing of his good creation. Christians are called to fulfill this purpose through their vocations for God’s glory and the good of his creation. 

God cares deeply about cities because God loves people. As followers of Christ, we should be devoted to the flourishing of the communities in which we live.  

The church and the kingdom of God are not identical. The kingdom of God is bigger than the church. But Jesus did found the church, and He entrusted it with the ministry of His gospel and the proclamation of His kingdom.

We’re not just called to believe in Jesus as savior, but follow Jesus as king. Jesus invites to participate in his kingdom. 

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, the Sunday before Easter. We will journey with Jesus as he enters the gates of Jerusalem as a humble servant exalted by cheering crowds and remember the sacrifice he's preparing for.