RCF Podcast

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series with this 40th sermon titled The gospel of the upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:32-34. For the third time Jesus clearly states what awaits him in Jerusalem, yet to the disciples amazement (and fear) he continues to lead them that direction. The upside down-ness of this pulls at all of us, and yet it is precisely this "good news" that we are...

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 39th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:17-31. Once again this text continues, and expands, the reach of the upside down principles of God's kingdom. Entering the kingdom requires dependence, which is difficult for us, especially if we have means through our possessions.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 38th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:13-16. Jesus continues to use daily interactions with the disciples to illustrate principles of God's kingdom that seem backwards, or upside down, to us. The focus once again is on children, used to demonstrate the necessity of being born again to enter the kingdom of God.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 37th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:1-12. Though the subject matter dramatically shifts, the same "upside down" nature of God's ways versus man's ways continues, with the thread of selfishness woven throughout. This text addresses how God views marriage, given in response to the question divorce.

This sermon, from our overseer Steve Eicher titled, “What Will Survive the Fire?”, teaches that every believer is building a life on the foundation of Jesus Christ, but the quality of what we build will one day be tested by God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, it emphasizes that while Christ is the only true foundation, our works— symbolized by gold, silver, and precious stones or by wood, hay, and...

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 36th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 9:38-50. How we interact with one another can either encourage someone or cause them to stumble. The upside down kingdom principle is that it is better for us to limit ourselves for the sake of others.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 35th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 9:30-37. Having hit a sort of climax with the transfiguration, Mark now begins the long drive toward the crucifixion. Along the way Jesus teaches, and demonstrates, that God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom from our perspective.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 34rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled O Faithless Generation.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 33rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled Beloved Son.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 32st sermon taken from Mark 8:31-9:1 and entitled God's Ways vs Man's Ways.

Guest Preacher on a Missions Sunday morning.

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 31st sermon taken from Mark 8:22-30 and entitled Healed to see. Mark includes a unique event in Jesus' ministry to connect the text of his gospel account together, but also to instruct the reader.

As we celebrate Easter the question rings out, "Who do you say that I am?" Explore with a number of men from the congregation who Jesus is, through Scripture and testimony.

On Good Friday the question rings out, "Who do you say that I am?" Explore with a number of men from the congregation who Jesus is, through Scripture and testimony.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 30th sermon titled "Do you not yet understand?" taken from Mark 8:11-21. Mark notes the increased opposition from the Pharisees, but also makes it clear that the disciples' understanding also does not seem to be improving as they see the work of Jesus.

Merlin Miller returns to the study of the Gospel of Mark with this 29th sermon taken from Mark 8:1-10 titled Jesus satisfies. This is the second account of Jesus miraculously feeding a large crowd of food with only a few loaves and fishes. While the earlier emphasis was put on how the disciples found strength to serve, this emphasis is on Jesus, and how He satisfies our deepest need.

Kris Reckers shares a message on '4 Chair Discipling" which outlines a strategy for making disciples based on Jesus’ ministry, moving people through four developmental stages to produce multiplying disciples.

Merlin Miller wraps up the short series focused on Colossians 2:6-7, focusing on applying them personally and corporately.

Merlin Miller partners with Kris Reckers to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "just as you were taught."

Merlin Miller partners with Tim Eicher to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "abounding in thanksgiving."

Merlin Miller partners with Joe Byler to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "established in the faith", from the command to "walk in Christ".

Merlin Miller partners with Eric Jones to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "built up in Him", from the command to "walk in Christ".

Merlin Miller partners with Seth Miller to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "rooted in Him", from the command to "walk in Christ".

Merlin Miller teaches from Jesus' words "come, I will give you rest" from Matthew 11:28 as part of a missions Sunday morning presentation from The Haven Family Enrichment Center in White Pigeon.

Merlin Miller partners with Larry Burkholder to continue the Colossians 2:6-7 vision. This particular sermon focuses on "receiving Christ Jesus as Lord."