RiverLife Fellowship

There's something about wells in the Bible. They provided water, but the were also places where people gathered, formed relationships, and had significant encounters with God. God has dug wells in our lives that we need to steward. Over the years, He has dug wells in our lives that we need to steward. Over the years, He has dug wells of His presence, faith, Scripture, revelation, worship, prayer,...

What does Scripture say about loneliness, communion, and our need for companionship? The story of the suffering woman in Luke 8:43–48 gives us an insight into God's design for relationship, the communion Christ gives us with the Father, and the Lord's call to become a people who notice the unseen, bear one another's burdens, and remain present when the prayer is over.   Join us in Wilmington as gu...

In seasons of transition, uncertainty, and change, how do we continue following Jesus with faith rather than fear? As we learn to "keep company" with Jesus, we can trust that even unsettling seasons may be part of God's unfolding purposes in our lives.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores how God uses transition to renew our minds, grow us in grace, deepen our relatio...

Love is a broad concept in the Biblical context. One type of love specifically is agape, an intentional love which chooses to look past qualification. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us to the challenging responsibility of loving those who are hard to love.    Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Cory Meade looks at what we can learn about loving our enemies from Jonah, who found that task to...

Following Jesus and living in alignment with the Holy Spirit doesn't mean we'll be free from struggles. David's life reminds us that we can be anointed, favored, and right where God wants us, yet still face adversity. But God works through every circumstance for our good, giving us grace to persevere.    Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade explores how to recognize God's favor in the m...

As we live the Gospels, we live the gospels in God and in community. There is a loneliness epidemic in the world, but God has grace through His resurrection power to establish the lonely in family.   Join us in Chapel Hill as guest speaker Michael Pham reminds us of the power of community as the pattern for the Body of Christ.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: me...

The Bible begins with God's Voice and His Spirit, creation, relationship, and His purpose. Then sin enters the story and disrupts everything. But the story does not end there. God begins a work of restoration. Through Jesus, He restores what sin damaged, redeems what was lost, heals what was broken, and returns creation to the purpose He intended from the beginning. Ultimately, the Bible's story i...

What if everything you have is something God has entrusted to you rather that something you own? By subscribing to the idea that God has given us all we have, we can be empowered to manage what He has given us—stewardship, not ownership.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Mary Meade explores what it means to live as faithful stewards, learning to recognize God in the ordinary moments of life, and t...

Jesus' resurrection not only defeated death but reconciled us to the Father and restored our identity as His beloved children. Discover what it means to live today in resurrection power, free from an orphan mindset and connected to the Father's love, provision, protection, and presence.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series Living the Gospels with an examin...

The strength we need for today cannot come solely from yesterday's experiences. We treasure what God has done. The testimony of where, when, and how the Holy Spirit has led us is important. Yet yesterday's manna cannot sustain us on today's journey. We need to hear the Father's voice again. We live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wic...

Sometimes we find ourselves going through the motions, spiritually asleep, satisfied with where we are, or hungry without realizing it. Jesus invites us to come to Him because He alone satisfied the deepest hunger of our souls (John 6:35).   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade challenges us to move from simply experiencing temporary hunger to possessing persistent hunger.   For more in...

Following Jesus doesn't mean we'll never face hardship, disappointment, or pain. Through Peter's story in Acts 12, we learn to pray, trust, and persevere, knowing that Jesus is with us in the suffering and that nothing can separate us from His love.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores what it means to suffer with Christ in this installment of the Living the Gospels s...

There are times when we need to step away from the noise, close the door on the world around us, and simply be with the Father. There is also a time to gather with other believers to worship, receive the Word, pray, and experience the Holy Spirit moving among us. Those moments are wonderful and necessary, but God is not limited to them—He desires to meet us in the ordinary, everyday places of life...

Testimonies give glory to God, mark the encounters He has given us, and invite others to believe that the same God who moved in someone else's story can move in theirs.   Join us in Wilmington as people share the amazing things God is doing in and through our family at RiverLife Wilmington. We celebrate what God has done and declare, "Do it again, Lord!"   For more information, visit riverlifefell...

We have an invitation to share the Gospel by joining Jesus in His mission—not through pressure or hype, but by learning to wait, watch Him work, and receive the reward. You don't have to do something big; simply stop for the one, recognize what God is already doing around you, and allow Jesus do use your everyday life to share His love and Good News.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew...

One of the concepts that Paul frequently visits in his epistles is our crucifixion alongside Christ, and how that affects the way we live in the world. From the moment we accept Christ as our Lord, we step into the life He died for us to have. Even though it is the reality, oftentimes we find ourselves needing to remind ourselves of that fact.   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Cory Meade encourag...

In the final words of his letter to the Romans, Paul introduces us to women who faithfully served, led, taught, and partnered with him in the gospel. Their introductions challenge us to look at Scripture, culture, and tradition to gain insight into the role of women in ministry.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade concludes his series on Romans with an exploration of women in the Bib...

There is a famous story in the Gospels which follows Peter as Jesus calls him out of the boat and onto the water, into a place where faith is tested and fear is confronted. When the storms come, Jesus is still on the water.   Join us in Chapel Hill for the next installment of the Living the Gospels series as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger invites us to keep our eyes on Jesus, trust His presence, an...

In Romans 1:1, Paul reveals that our true identity begins with surrender to Jesus. Our purpose is found in His calling. Our greatest fulfillment comes when we give ourselves to His purposes, the gospel ministry. The gospel is not simply something a few people are called to preach. It is something every believer is called to live and share.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker chall...

We live in a divided world, and disagreement can quickly become division. In Romans 14–15, Paul shows us how to hold our convictions faithfully while making room for others, choosing to honor one another, serve one another, and protect the unity Jesus has given us. Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade continues his series in Romans with a look at how we can disagree better, and become a...

As we receive the love Jesus has given us, we restores our passion, heals disappointment, and teaches us to follow, watch, learn, and ultimately love like Him.   Join us in Chapel Hill for our next installment in the Living the Gospels series as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores how love is the greatest motivator.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: media@rive...

As we move forward into a new season, it is important to reflect on our journey and the inheritance God has given us. Grace is foundational for all believers, building us up and giving us our inheritance. The love of the Father is also key to understanding our identity as His sons and daughters. Finally, the Holy Spirit is God with us and within us, and encountering Him brings true transformation....

A life in Jesus is one of abundance—for a life in Him produces much fruit (John 15). Perhaps the most iconic fruits in the New Testament are the fruits of the Spirit listen in Galatians 5. What would a life look like if we surrendered control to Christ and partnered with Him in the transforming work of the Spirit? Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory and Kristy Meade explore the wonderful gift of...

Following Jesus is more than simply believing—it's learning His ways, recognizing His work, and trusting His timing. As we wait, watch, and walk with Him, God uses the ordinary moments of life to shape our hearts, deepen our relationship with Him, and remind us that we are His beloved children and heirs.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues with part 3 of his series ...

Be ready, in season and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2). This is how life in the Kingdom works. Many live as "in season" Christians, obeying when it is convenient and serving when they feel inspires. But "out of season" believers obey even when life is difficult and they feel weak. God is calling us to become "in season and out of season" people.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker...