RiverLife Fellowship

Mark tells us about how Jesus orchestrated his entry into Jerusalem to clearly fulfill Old Testament scriptures from Zechariah, Genesis, and Psalms (Mark 11:1–10). He showed clearly that He was and is King and Messiah, but he came in a surprising way—just as he often does in our lives.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade and guest Sean Meade discuss the meaning of this rich passage i...

True worship is never cheap—it costs us something, fills our lives with the fragrance of Heaven, and shapes us to die to ourselves so that Christ's life can be revealed in us. As Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, we are invited to examine our own response—religious, disappointed, or prophetic—and to pour out our lives in wholehearted devotion to Him.   Join us for Palm Sunday in Chapel Hill as Head...

Sometimes we give everything—our time, strength, prayers, and love—only to feel that there are no results, just spilled out effort. On a dark hill outside Jerusalem, the Son of God quietly said, "I thirst," and in that moment, His life was poured out; not wasted, but given. Whatever you hold, whatever seems expensive or might be lost, offer it to Him. There is no waste in the Kingdom.   Join us in...

With the changing technological world, it feels like it's becoming increasingly harder to identify what's true and what is not. There is good news, though. Jesus is the person of truth, and has a partnership with the word of God and the Spirit of Truth so that we have the tools at our disposal to combat the lies of the enemy.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory explores the effect the truth of...

Grace is more than forgiveness—it's the reigning power of God that shapes our identity, establishes our position, and empowers us to live transformed lives. When we walk in that grace, we can step into the fullness of who God has called us to be.   Join us in Chapel Hill as guest speaker Sam Johnston unpacks grace not only frees us from sin but teaches, strengthens, and sustains us in daily life t...

As we look to the days ahead, the essential focus remains His voice. We are naturally attracted to that commanding, majestic sound which breaks through and demands attention, as described in Psalm 29:4–9. However, we also require the quiet, steady voice that keeps us grounded, guided, and fruitful (Psalm 19:1–3).   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to seek the still,...

What happens when we truly look at Jesus, and allow Him to look at us? When we fix our gaze on Him, our perspective shifts, our identity is restored, and our hearts are awakened to His love. Discover the invitation to see the One who sees you.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Mary Meade explores the powerful reality that God is El Roi, the God who sees.   For more information, visit riverlifefell...

In Moses' final message to Israel, he reminds them that every generation, including us, faces a choice between life and death, blessing and curse. From the two trees in the Garden to the choices we make today, the question remains the same: will we live from the Tree of Life - grace, love, and Christ’s finished work, or from the tree of knowledge, striving to be right in our own wisdom?   Join us...

Power reveals a person's true nature. When power is used for control, manipulation, or personal desires, questions are silenced, curiosity is discouraged, and organizations are protected at the expense of people. But the way of Christ is different. In His kingdom, love governs power. And when love controls power, authority becomes a means to serve, not to rule.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pas...

Jesus tells us plainly that we are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). Because Christ, the true light, lives within us, His light now shines through our lives. We are called to live in the world while showing a different way of life, bringing grace, truth, and hope into places that often feel dark.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade encourages us to embrace our calling to live as...

Jesus taught in Matthew 24 that wars, global turmoil, and unusual signs are just the "birth pains"—signs that history is moving toward His return, though no one knows the exact day or hour. In Matthew 25, Jesus explains that the key preparation is cultivating intimacy with God—dwelling in His presence—so that when Jesus comes, we are watchful, faithful, and ready.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head...

It is believed that Psalm 139 was written around the time of David's sin with Bathsheba, perhaps after he had repented and experienced God's presence more deeply. In that moment, David realized something remarkable: even with his sins and failures, he was still precious to God. This reveals something valuable about the heart of God; before we get it right or wrong, His attention and loyal love are...

True love initiates, demonstrates, and activates—and it moves us beyond judging behavior to listening to people's stories. Through the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus calls us to radical compassion, challenging us to ask whether we avoid messy people, merely observe them, or truly enter into their pain. When we cry, "Give me Jesus," we are asking for His worldview—one that sees past altered b...

It would be really convenient if we could plan out all the steps of our life. But in reality, that rarely happens. As a side effect of our lives here on Earth, there will always be elements we cannot control. The question to be asked is: How will we react when life throws unexpected turns at us?   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Cory Meade explores the story of Jacob and Rachel to see what lesson...

Let's embrace the Word of God, that as Psalms 119:105 quotes, "is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path." Releasing the Word of God into our situations, as we trust and believe God for what His Word declares as truth.   Join us in Wilmington as guest speaker Esther Sarante encourages us to renew our minds everyday with His Word.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact...

What do we do when evil feels exposed and overwhelming? The facts of modern political corruption are not new. This was a world state that the Biblical authors were well aware of, though it may be challenging to us today. In the midst of our personal struggles with all that we see, we can look to the Biblical authors for examples of how to process our grief and anger, while trusting the one who dec...

God speaks in different ways and through different types of words. Sometimes His word illuminates the whole path ahead, other times He simply lights our next step (Psalm 119:105). Yet at the center of it all is this truth, the Word and the Light ultimately lead us to a Person. When we're desperate for direction, Jesus often invites us deeper into His presence.    Join us in Wilmington as Head Past...

God is love. He can be defined by 1 word: Love. God is love. That's who He is and what He's like. Put your eyes on Him and Him alone—no other prophecy, preacher, politician, or political party. In the middle of a broken and shaking world of suspicion, look to Jesus.    Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger discusses the three essentials of love: love initiates, love demonstrates,...

In an era when algorithms greatly influence our thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and daily routines, it is crucial to revisit the core of our relationship with God. We need to rely on our own relationship with God. We need to rely on our own Holy Spirit-led discernment rather than letting others decide for us, or we risk anchoring our lives on the unstable sands of worldly culture, every wind of doct...

There is a tension in life that, as Christian, we need to pay attention to. There are times when we have been called and equipped to do certain things. There are other times when we really just need to get our of the Lord's way. In order to know when those times are, we need to be still before Him.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory Meade explores the relationship between silence and the Lord'...

Join us in Chapel Hill for our next installment of the Voices of the Congregation series as our four speakers share how God gave them creative ideas for business and art. Hear how these ideas have transferred to Kingdom impact in their lives and communities.

God has intentions in His heart, with patterns for how spiritual life is designed and functions. What He does on earth comes from these heavenly patterns. Jesus is our heavenly pattern. Our lives are shaped by Him, not by the world. When knowledge, experiences, or ministry no longer draw us closer to Christ, we are only chasing shadows.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourag...

One of the most freeing truths of the gospel is that Jesus doesn't bring light to expose us for judgement, but to rescue us with mercy. While darkness thrives on fear, concealment, and shame, the light of Christ reveals a better way where mercy triumphs over judgement and grace meets us right where we are. Though we may choose to walk in the darkness, Jesus reminds us that we don't belong there. H...

Darkness is easy to see in our world, and can quietly lure into our hearts. Even though Jesus stepped into our darkness so we would never have to live there (John 3:16–21), people often choose their own way over the Light and find themselves walking in darkness. The good news is that in Christ, we have been called out of darkness and into His marvelous light.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor...

Your identity shapes your reality. The stories of Peter, Moses, Harriet Tubman, and Jesus all reveal the power of living from God's future, not from our past.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores how living from who God says we are—even before seeing it fulfilled—changes how you we act, think, and believe today.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To...