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As we anticipate the clock striking midnight and ring in a new year, let us be watchful and expectant for the return of our King Jesus. There are many things that fight for our gaze, but none greater than what Jesus presents in his parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. Let us prepare and faithfully persevere in 2024 as we long for His appearing. www.roanokevalleychurch.org

You’re listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   It’s Christmas Eve and the long awaited Saviour has been born unto us.  The lowly shepherds were the first to hear this news and we’re told “Fear Not, I bring you good news that will cause great joy.”  Fear not? I’ve never seen an angel face to face, but I’m pretty sure I’d be afraid, too.  But what  about the message the Angel carried?  Wha...

You’re listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   Today begins our Advent Series with a sermon from Benjamin Hutchins entitled “Mary, Did you know?”  Mary would have known the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 9, but was struck with fear at the pronouncement from the Angel Gabriel that echoes that very text.  How can this be?  That’s impossible!  But is it? How do we respond to the impossible st...

Today we conclude our Good Shepherd Series with a sermon from 1st Peter 5.  The Apostle Peter concludes his letter by noting that He has been a witness to the sufferings of Christ and the glory that is to be revealed.  What do you think of when you hear the word glory?  What if I told you that you most likely don’t have what Peter had in mind?  Listen in to how “glory”- Hebrew Kavod -  can be your...

Today’s sermon continues our Good Shepherd Series in John 10.  This text is one of the most well known passages referring to Jesus as our Good Shepherd.  Here Jesus gives reasons to why He is indeed our Good Shepherd.  Listen in to His bold claims and then consider if you truly have Him as Your Shepherd. Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com...

You’re listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   Today’s sermon continues our Good Shepherd Series in Matthew 18.  This text provides a transition in Jesus’ teaching from primarily confirmation of His incarnation as the Good Shepherd, to calling His disciples to be good shepherds, too.  Jesus teaches that the Good Shepherd recognizes and acts accordingly to show the value of each sheep.  ...

In this sermon our Good Shepherd sermon series in Mark 6 with Jesus feeding the five thousand.   After hearing the news of his cousin, John the Baptist beheading Jesus wanted to find respite along with his disciples.  Grieving, Jesus literally plays the role of the shepherd by providing a banquet for those who are pressed against Him.  This display provides a stark contrast to Israels Shepherd of...

In this sermon we continue our sermon series on the good shepherd by delving into one of Jesus most famous parables in Luke 15.  Because the Pharisees & Teachers of the Law were criticizing him for eating with sinners and tax collectors, Jesus shares 3 parables in 1 to highlight that the Good Shepherd has indeed come in their midst.  This Good Shepherd is calling out to to seek and save the lo...

Today’s sermon is the from our Good Shepherd Sermon series out of the OT of Ezekiel 34.  The pattern of God's people showcases an unwillingness to learn from previous generations.    God's people are in a constant battle for where they put their trust and affections; their leaders, too, with their shepherding responsibilities have swung from gross negligence to overbearing brutality.  How...

Today’s sermon is the from our Good Shepherd Sermon series out of the OT of Jeremiah 23.  We have all experienced bad leadership (shepherding) and we've all failed as leaders (shepherds).  It seems as if we will never provide nor receive the perfect care from the around us.  What hope is there for us?   What if God wrote himself into this narrative and provided the answer?  Listen in to explor...

In this sermon we are introduced to the Prophet Jeremiah calling out the shepherds of Israel. They have neglected the flock and have turned away from God. Their leadership, or lack thereof, has caused God's people to wander and stray from God. How does God feel about irresponsible leadership? And what can be said about our lives and its impact on those around us? These are humbling questions t...

The Good Shepherd Series - Psalm 23 We don't like to consider ourselves as "sheep." We rail against the idea of a sheep's characteristics and/or tendencies in anyway accurately describing us. Not only that, but we go to great pains to assert ourselves as being the exact opposite - maybe a lion, or tiger, or a bear. Oh my! Listen in to what it means to be shepherded by the Good Sh...

oday’s sermon is the final lesson in our ReImagine Series - based on Skye Jethani’s book, “With - Reimagine Your Relationship with God.”  Today we’ll explore the posture of “Living For God.”  Living For God is celebrated throughout scripture.  Faithful Men and Women of the past and today are worthy of celebration and imitation.  Jesus’ mission was to save us!  His mission for us to partner with hi...

Today’s sermon is from Benjamin Hutchins, Minister of the New River Valley Region, at our Alumni Service.  His sermon,“God Is Enough” from Psalm 23, kicks off our Fall Series entitled “The Good Shepherd.”  This sermon addresses what is truly shepherding your heart, and how God leads us to have all of our deepest needs fulfilled. 

Today’s sermon is the third lesson based off Skye Jethani’s the book "With" Reimagining our relationship with God.  Today's sermon is based on a posture Skye describes as Life From God.   Life From God is a posture that values God to the degree He is useful.  The short of it is ugly;  God exists to serve you.  The parable of the two sons (Luke 15) highlights this approach perfectly a...

Today’s sermon is the second lesson based off Skye Jethani’s the book "With" Reimagining our relationship with God.  Today's sermon is based on a posture Skye describes as Life Over God.   Life Over God recognizes that God has created laws and principles that govern the world.  This posture reduces faith  to principles, divine laws, and applicable instructions without God needing to...

We are diving into a mini-series based off of the book "With" and how we can reimagine our relationship with God. We'll highlight the 4 postures that can before all too familiar for those striving to follow God. This lesson focuses on the posture of "Under God."

You’re listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.   We all need help remembering.  Jesus wants us to remember his covenant initiated and confirmed by his blood.  This sermon covers Luke’s account of he Passover Meal celebration in Chapter 22.  Listen in for 4 details to help us remember.  Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokeval...

Today’s sermon is the fourth and final lesson in our summer series “Covenant” from Jeremiah 31.  This lesson highlights the fourth statement of New Covenant God will forgive sin and remember it no more. Does God really forgive & forget?   How does that align with God's character of omniscience and His heart to deal justly?  The New Covenant points to a better sacrifice in Jesus and through...

Kevin Bamber preaches about the New Covenant of Jesus and how it restores the people's desire for a close relationship with God. Kevin discusses about the reality of a waining desire for God, and what God does to help stir our desire for Him. Practices: Ask yourself, do I desire a close relationship with God? Draw close to Him through earnest and honest prayer. www.roanokevalleychurch.org www....

Benjamin Hutchins preaches on Jeremiah 31:33 -34 in our covenant series and focuses on the aspect of God being our God and we being His people. God's covenant was unlike any covenant known to manunconditional love What is a covenant? (Promise & Responsibility) What is the context in Jeremiah during the time of this covenant? We will let Him be our God? Will be partner with Him to be His pe...

Today’s sermon begins our Sermon series on “Covenant” where we look into the specific details of Jeremiahs prophesy of the New Covenant in Jeremiah 31.  Today’s sermon focuses on how God promises to write the law on our hearts and minds.  Please visit our website www.roanokevalleychurch.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/roanokevalleychurch for more resources, sermons, and links to help...

Kameron Body is our Campus Intern here at the Roanoke Valley Church. He preached on Luke 13 & Matthew 7 highlighting the heart to have a relationship with God in every season. 1.Relationship w/God requires consistency 2.Relationship w/God takes work 3.Relationship with God is available to all

Cody Dowdy serves as the lead Minister of the Lynchburg Valley Church (LVC). The LVC joined us for service on 6/25 and Cody preached a sermon from Nehemiah 9 entitled "Never Forget."

You’re listening to the Roanoke Valley Church Podcast.  Today’s sermon is from Nehemiah chapters 8.  Entitled, “The Joy of the Lord is your strength”, This sermon highlights the time where God’s people have finished building the wall, but the people themselves need to be built.  Here they ask for the word of God, they desire it, they have reverence for it, and they quickly apply it.  Learn how thi...