James River Church Podcast

How can I grow in my faith? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover how faith grows as we trust God’s Word, walk in holiness, and keep praying with confidence in His power. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith and encourages you to believe God for all He has promised.

Are you ready for Jesus to return?   In this message from Pastor Chad Veach, we are reminded to recognize the time God has given us and live ready for the return of Christ. Through the triumphal entry, the rejected Son, and the coming Day, we see that God is sovereign over time and faithful to call His people back to Him. Our prayer is that this message awakens your heart to live spiritually alert...

What happens when you call on the name of Jesus? In this message from guest speaker Pastor Micah Mac, we see through Acts 3 that the name of Jesus is different, powerful to heal, and the only name that saves. Our prayer is that your faith is stirred to call on His name and experience the refreshing, healing, and salvation only Jesus can bring.

What do I do when life feels unfair? In this message from guest speaker Pastor Robert Madu, we look at Jesus’ parable in Matthew 20 and confront the grumbling, comparison, and entitlement that can rise in our hearts when God’s generosity does not look the way we expected. Our prayer is that this message helps you trust the goodness of God, celebrate His grace in others, and receive His generosity...

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised gift of God that empowers believers to witness, walk in boldness, experience miracles, receive wisdom, and follow divine appointments. Our prayer is that you would receive all that Jesus has promised and be filled with fresh pow...

How do we rescue someone wandering from God?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded of the urgency and love behind going after those who have wandered from the truth and bringing them back to Jesus. Our prayer is that this message stirs your heart to care deeply, pursue faithfully, and believe God for the rescue and restoration of those who are far from Him.

What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, unpack what the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is, why it matters, and how to receive this promised gift. Our prayer is that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to live boldly for Jesus.

How can I pray powerful prayers?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we learn from James 5 and the life of Elijah that powerful and effective prayer is not reserved for spiritual giants, but is available to ordinary people who pray with faith, humility, consistency, and a word from God. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to seek God intentionally, listen for His voic...

How do I have childlike faith?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded that childlike faith rejects doubt, recognizes dependence on God, and asks boldly because our Father is good. Our prayer is that your faith would be renewed with simple trust, humble dependence, and bold confidence in God’s goodness.

How do you pray for healing?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn what James 5 teaches about praying in times of trouble, calling on spiritual leaders, anointing with oil, repentance, and trusting Jesus for healing. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to pray with confidence and believe God for His healing power.

How are salvation and healing related? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, uncover how the Greek word sozo reveals that salvation in Jesus includes forgiveness, healing, deliverance, and wholeness. Our prayer is that your faith would be strengthened to look to Jesus as Savior, Healer, Deliverer, and the One who makes all things whole.

How can I live with honesty and integrity?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover why God calls His people to live with truthful words, sincere hearts, and integrity that reflects genuine faith. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no as you follow Jesus with honesty in every area of life.

How powerful is the name of Jesus? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, learn how prayer, miracles, and evangelism are grounded to the authority and power found in the name of Jesus. Our prayer is that your faith is strengthened to believe Jesus still heals, delivers, and works miracles today.

How do you wait on God with patience?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we learn from James 5 that godly patience trusts God’s timing, guards our attitude, and follows the faithful examples of those who persevered through suffering. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to stand firm, strengthen your heart, and trust that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

What are the greater things Jesus promised? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover the powerful promise of John 14:12–14 and how Jesus invites believers to pray with faith, walk in His authority, and believe for the impossible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to ask boldly in Jesus’ name and trust God to do greater things for...

How should Christians use money? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we learn from James 5 how biblical generosity begins with understanding that everything we have comes from God and is meant to be used for His purposes. Our prayer is that this message helps you use money wisely, build God’s Church, and make an eternal impact through a generous life.

How does thankfulness change things? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how Jesus takes what seems small and insufficient, gives thanks for it, and turns it into more than enough to meet every need. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God with what you have, thank Him before the miracle comes, and believe that He is able to bring increase where you need it most.

How do I leave a lasting legacy? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we are reminded from James 4 that life is short, God’s will is best, and every plan should begin with surrender to Him. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to put God at the center of your future and honor Him with every opportunity He gives you.

How can I experience God’s goodness? In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded that God’s goodness is not just something to know about, but something to personally experience through surrender, obedience, and seeking Him. Our prayer is that you would taste and see the goodness of God and trust that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

How can I be a friend of Jesus? In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are reminded that Jesus has called us His friends and entrusted us with the joy, love, and mission of making Him known to the nations. Our prayer is that this message helps you count Jesus worthy, walk in loyal obedience, and live with boldness for the people still waiting to hear His name.

What does the world need from the Church today? In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are challenged to see the urgent need of the world, the Church, and every believer to live with prayer, holiness, Spirit-empowered boldness, God’s Word, and His presence. Our prayer is that this message stirs a fresh hunger in you to answer God’s call with surrender, courage, and compassion.

How do I experience more of God’s presence?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, discover what it means to hunger for the glory of God and believe that His presence is greater than any promise, blessing, or breakthrough. Our prayer is that your faith would rise with a fresh expectation for more of God in your life.

How serious is slander to God?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see why slander is not a small issue, but a serious sin that damages others, dishonors God’s law, and forgets our place before the Lord. Our prayer is that this message helps you guard your words, walk in humility, and honor others with the heart of Christ.

What happens when you truly encounter God’s presence?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how a real encounter with God leads to us running toward His presence and experiencing genuine repentance with a life surrendered to His calling. Our prayer is that as you experience God’s holiness, you would be transformed, cleansed, and ready to say yes to whatever He asks of you.

How do you experience God’s favor in your life? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn six powerful keys from James 4 that position our lives for God’s favor—through submission, humility, repentance, and drawing near to Him. Our prayer is that you would experience the tangible blessing, presence, and protection of God as you walk closely with Him.