The River Park Hills

What do we believe when what we see doesn’t seem to match what God has promised? In this message from our In the Wilderness series, Jesse Rugh takes us through Numbers 13–14 and the story of the twelve spies. The enemies were real. The fortified cities were real. The giants were real. But none of it was a surprise to God. God had already told Israel what they would face, but He had also promised t...

Sacrifice is a theme that runs throughout the entire story of Scripture. In this message from our In the Wilderness series, Levi Lakies walks through Numbers 5–9 and traces the story of sacrifice from Adam and Eve to Abraham, Passover, Elijah, and ultimately to Jesus. Each sacrifice tells us something different. Sacrifice covered shame. It sometimes required surrendering something valuable. It bro...

What does it really mean to live in close proximity to the holiness of God? In this message, Brandy Henderson walks us through Numbers 1–4, where Israel’s entire life in the wilderness was arranged around the presence of God. Where they camped, how they worshiped, the way they served, and how they approached His presence all reflected one central truth: God is holy. But holiness also calls for act...

What if the wilderness isn’t just the place between where you’ve been and where you’re going? In this message, Rose Edwards introduces our journey through the book of Numbers, a book whose Hebrew name comes from its opening words: “In the Wilderness.” Throughout Scripture, the wilderness is often where God forms His people. It’s where they learn to trust Him, follow His presence, live together in...

The Attack Is Real. But It’s Not the Whole Truth. What do you do when you’re following God and still find yourself surrounded by the enemy? In this message from 2 Kings 6, Pastor DJ looks at Elisha’s encounter with the Syrian army and four powerful truths about facing opposition. Sometimes obedience attracts resistance. Sometimes what we see is a fact, but it isn’t the whole truth. And no matter h...

What if God answered your prayer with a seed instead of a harvest? In this message from Galatians 6:7-9, Pastor DJ explores the biblical principle of sowing and reaping and what it means when God’s answers don’t look the way we expected. We often ask God for peace, joy, growth, stronger relationships, and change, expecting Him to hand us the finished product. But sometimes God gives us a seed and...

What does faithfulness look like when you're in the middle of a storm?  Instead of a traditional sermon, Ms. Rose sat down with Pastor DJ for an honest conversation about questions and themes from the past month. Pastor DJ shares candidly about more than 20 years in pastoral ministry, including some of the difficult and unexpected lessons he has learned along the way. Together, they discuss what i...

What if the entire Bible has been telling one story all along? In this message, Pastor DJ takes us to the Road to Emmaus, where Jesus walks with two discouraged disciples and opens the Scriptures to show that everything points to Him. Beginning with Moses and the Prophets, Jesus reveals that the story of redemption has always been about His finished work. Journey through Creation, the flood, and t...

What if salvation is far more than becoming a better person? In this week's message from Titus 3:1-7, Pastor DJ Edwards explores one of the clearest pictures of the Gospel found in Scripture. Salvation isn't about trying harder, cleaning up your life, or earning God's approval. It's a miracle of God's mercy. Discover what Paul means by "the washing of regeneration" and why God doesn't simply renov...

When life feels chaotic, uncertain, or completely out of order, it's easy to wonder where God is. In this message, Pastor D.J. traces a powerful theme woven throughout Scripture—from Creation to the Flood, through the Red Sea, and ultimately to the baptism of Jesus—to reveal that God has always been present in the chaos. He is Lord over it. He brings order, peace, cleansing, and rescue where every...

PRAISE THE LORD! This command in Psalm 100 shows us three things. Find out what those three things are and what they mean for you in this message.

The greatest words of the Lord's Prayer in the book of Matthew are, "Our Father." Listen and learn why it's amazing that Christians get to access the creator of the universe as our father. 

It's the nature of humanity to hide from sin, failure guilt, & shame. But it's the nature of God to seek out those who are lost. Take a listen to a portion of a sermon entitled, "Hidden."

What does it mean seek first the kingdom of God? When was the last time you were found busy with the Father's business? Are you placing faith in the report of the Lord or what your own report says? Take a listen to this message full of Biblical teaching on seeking first the kingdom and the theme of first fruits in the scripture.

Sometimes the things we think have permanently stained us are really just the dirt and dust we picked up walking through life in a broken world. They touched us, but they do not define us. Those things do not have to get through us. Take a listen to this sermon entitled, "Stained." 

Pastor DJ speaks into the lives of graduating seniors as he urges them as the book of Proverbs does to, "guard their hearts". 

We hope you are encouraged by this Mother's Day message

What do you do when life gets messy? Take a listen as Pastor DJ teaches from the book of Proverbs from a verse we bet you've never given thought to. 

What do we do when we feel as if life is suffocating. In Psalm 69, The Psalmist cries out in prayer during a turbulent season. Pastor Dj teaches about the theme of water and how it points us to the one who is master over the turbulence.

In an "insta" world where everyone wants results and answers in a moment. God's Word teaches us something completely different. Take a listen as Pastor DJ encourages us to run the race and put in the investment that it takes in our relationship with the Lord. 

Has life hit you so hard you didn't have words to pray? Pastor Dj gives a powerful and practical teaching on how to pray when you don't seem to have the right words to pray. He breaks down what he calls "The Trifecta of Prayer" and shows us how the Holy Spirit helps us in our time of prayer.

What is so powerful about the resurrection and how should it change how we live our lives as believers. Take a listen as Pastor Dj gives us 3 things the resurrection shows us and how it transforms our daily lives.

What we believe about God is the most important thing about us. Everything in your life flows from that. Pastor DJ teaches us who God is and how that should and can transform us.

It’s the quiet wonder that surfaces in still moments and the deep ache that rises in seasons of uncertainty: Where did I come from? What is the meaning of my life? And where am I going? In this powerful and thought-provoking message, Pastor D.J. Edwards explores what Scripture reveals about this universal human longing. He unpacks the reality that this question is not accidental—it is God-given.

Guest speaker, Vince Wilson encourages us to be faithful disciples and count the cost!