Riverview Christian Podcast

Identity: Christ! | 1 Peter 2:9 | Identity (Week 1) Who are you, really? In a world that tries to define us by what we do, what we have, or what others think, God offers a better answer. In this message, we kick off our new sermon series, "Identity", by looking at 1 Peter 2:9, where we discover that our true identity isn’t earned—it’s given by God through Jesus Christ. You are chosen. Yo...

Love | This Changes Everything (Week 4) | Acts 2:42-47 What does it really mean to be a community marked by love? In Acts 2:42-47, we see a picture of the early church—a people devoted to one another, sharing life, caring for needs, and living out the love of Christ in practical and powerful ways. This message is part 4 of our series This Changes Everything, where we’re walking through Riverview C...

Grow | This Changes Everything (Week 3)| Luke 10:38–42 In week 3 of our series This Changes Everything, we explore our third core value at Riverview Christian: Grow. Growth isn’t just about knowing more—it’s about becoming more like Jesus. Looking at the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we’ll discover how choosing to sit at the feet of Jesus transforms us from the inside out. 📖 Core Values: H...

Connect | This Changes Everything (Week 2) | Luke 5:18-25 In week two of our series This Changes Everything, we explore our second core value: Connect. From the story of friends lowering a paralyzed man through a roof to get him to Jesus, we see the power of connection—with God and with each other. Life change happens when we don’t walk alone. Jesus heals, forgives, and transforms lives, and He of...

Heal | This Changes Everything (Week 1) | Mark 5:21-43 What happens when we bring our brokenness to Jesus? In this first message of our new series This Changes Everything, we explore Riverview Christian’s first core value: Heal. Looking at the story of Jesus healing Jairus’s daughter and the woman who reached out in faith, we see that Jesus meets us in our need, restores what is broken, and offers...

Spirit of Joy | Matthew 3:11-12 | Week 5 of “The Holy Spirit and the Church” In week 5 of our sermon series The Holy Spirit and The Church, we dive into Isaiah 61:1-11 to discover the Spirit of Joy. True joy isn’t something we manufacture; it’s a gift from the Holy Spirit that transforms sorrow, brings freedom, and equips us to live out God’s mission in the world. Join us as we explore how the Spi...

🔥 Baptized by Fire | Matthew 3:11-12 🔥 Week 4 of “The Holy Spirit and the Church” In this powerful message, we explore John the Baptist’s words about Jesus, who came not only to baptize with water but with the Holy Spirit and fire. What does it mean to be “baptized by fire”? How does the Holy Spirit refine, empower, and transform believers today? Join us as we dive into Matthew 3:11-12 and disco...

The Father of Gifts | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 3) | Luke 11:11–13 God is not a reluctant giver—He is a loving Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children. In this message, The Father of Gifts, we look at Luke 11:11–13 and discover how Jesus invites us to approach God with boldness and expectancy, especially when it comes to the greatest gift of all: the Holy Spirit. This s...

Fruit of the Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 2) | Galatians 5:22-23 In this message, we explore what it truly means to live a Spirit-filled life by bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Based on Galatians 5:22-23, we examine how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not just virtues to strive for—they are evidence of the S...

Never Walk Alone | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 1) | John 14:16–19, 26–27 In the first message of our new series The Holy Spirit and the Church, we explore Jesus' promise that we are never alone. In John 14, He assures His disciples—and us—that the Holy Spirit will come to live with us and in us, guiding, comforting, and empowering us every step of the way. Whether you’re facing uncer...

Crazy Faith | The Practice of Prayer (Week 4) | Mark 11:22–24 What does it look like to pray with Crazy Faith? In this powerful message from Week 4 of our series The Practice of Prayer, we explore Jesus’ bold words in Mark 11:22–24—where He calls us to believe without doubting and pray with mountain-moving faith. Join us as we unpack what it means to truly trust God in our prayers, even when the o...

Inner Power | The Practice of Prayer (Week 3) | Ephesians 3:14-21 In this message, we explore Paul’s powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21 and what it means to be strengthened with inner power through the Spirit. True spiritual strength isn’t about outward success—it's about being rooted in the love of Christ and filled with the fullness of God. This is Week 3 of our sermon series, The Practic...

How Do I Pray to God? | The Practice of Prayer – Week 2 📖 Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer can feel intimidating, confusing, or even awkward. But in Matthew 6, Jesus gives us a powerful and practical model for talking to God. In this message, we take a deeper look at the Lord’s Prayer—not just as something to recite, but as a guide to a real, honest, and vibrant prayer life. This is Week 2 of our series The...

ASK, SEEK, KNOCK | The Practice of Prayer – Week 1 📖 Matthew 7:7–11 What does it really mean to ask, seek, and knock in prayer? In the first message of our new series The Practice of Prayer, we explore Jesus’ invitation to pursue God persistently and confidently. This teaching from Matthew 7:7–11 reminds us that God is a good Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children—and that praye...

Positioned for Blessing | 2 Chronicles 7:1–22 | 06/29/25 What does it mean to be a church truly positioned for God’s blessing? In this message from our Christ’s Church series, we explore 2 Chronicles 7:1–22, where God responds to Solomon’s temple dedication with fire from heaven and a call to humility, repentance, and prayer. This passage reminds us that God's blessing isn't random—it&ap...

Ephesians: God's Blueprint For A Transformed Life | 06/22/25 In this foundational message, we explore the powerful truths found in Ephesians chapters 1–3. Discover how the Apostle Paul lays out God's incredible plan for identity, grace, and spiritual transformation — not just for the early church, but for us today. This sermon sets the stage for a deeper dive into the book of Ephesians a...

Light Of The World | 06/15/25 In this message, we explore what it means to be the “light of the world” as Jesus declares in Matthew 5:14–16. You were not meant to hide your faith—you were made to shine. This sermon encourages us to live boldly, love deeply, and reflect the light of Christ in a world that desperately needs hope. 📖 Key Passage: Matthew 5:14–16 🕯️ "You are the light of the worl...

🔥 SHAKEN | 06/08/25 📖 Based on Acts 4:31 What happens when the people of God pray boldly, speak courageously, and trust fully in the power of the Holy Spirit? In this message, we explore how the early church was shaken—not by fear or persecution, but by the undeniable presence of God. Join us as we unpack Acts 4:31 and discover what it means to be part of a church so filled with faith that it sh...

Gotta Tell Somebody | 06/01/25 What happens when the power of the Holy Spirit fills your life? You Gotta Tell Somebody. In this message from our Christ’s Church series, we explore Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples before ascending to heaven—and the unstoppable mission He launched through them. Discover how the promise of power in Acts 1:5 and the purpose of that power in Acts 1:8 still ap...

Cultivate Your World | 5/25/25 📖 Romans 5:8 🗓️ Part of the "Christ’s Church" sermon series At Riverview Christian, our mission is simple but bold: "In to heal. Out to love." In this message, Cultivate Your World, we explore the second half of that mission—what it means to be sent out to love. Drawing from Romans 5:8, we see how God's love reached us at our worst—and how t...

Christ’s Church: Would You Like To Be Healed? | 05/18/25 📖 Psalm 147:3 Psalm 147:3 reminds us that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” In John 5, Jesus meets a paralyzed man who has been waiting 38 years and asks a startling question: “Do you want to be healed?” In this message we explore: - Why Jesus begins healing with a question, not a command - The difference between wish...

The Power Of A Mother's Influence | Mother’s Day Sermon | 05/11/25 In this special Mother’s Day message, Pastor Stacey Carr and Beth Cable team up to explore "The Power of a Mother's Influence" through the wisdom of Scripture. Drawing from Proverbs 1:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 3 John 1:3-4, and Isaiah 41:10, they reflect on the vital role mothers pla...

Christ’s Church: You Are the rock 📖 Matthew 16:13–19 In this powerful message, we explore Jesus’ bold declaration to Peter: “You are the rock, and on this rock I will build my church.” What does this mean for us today? What kind of church was Jesus envisioning—and how are we called to live as part of it? Join us as we unpack the significance of identity, authority, and mission in the life of Chri...

Living Hope: Holiness | 1 Peter 1:13-15 | 4/27/25 In this message from our Living Hope series, we dive into 1 Peter 1:13–15 and explore what it means to live a life of true holiness. God calls us not just to believe, but to be — to reflect His character in every part of our lives. Holiness isn't about perfection; it's about living set apart, grounded in the living hope we have through Je...

Living Hope: GOOD NEWS | Easter Sunday at Riverview Christian | 4/20/25 This Easter, we hit pause on our regular Living Hope series to focus on the heart of it all—the Good News of Jesus. In this special message, we zoom in on the Gospel: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it brings to a broken world. Whether you’ve heard the story a hundred times or this is your first...