Rio Vista Church Sermons

Pastor Tom Hendrikse finishes our Friend of God series with the story of Abraham's servant, Eliezar, traveling to find a wife for Issac. We can see our redemption story in this narrative as well as the call of the Lord to "go find the bride!"

Pastor Ryan Brasington explores how Abraham, having just reached the height of his resurrection faith—mourns for his beloved wife, Sarah.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt explores God's command to sacrifice Isaac and what that tells us about God's nature.

Student Ministry Director Will Buschmann explores the odd little story where Abraham buys a well and what that shows us about the faith of Abraham.

Teaching Elder David Richardson explores the sovereignty of God through the birth of Isaac.

We learn about one of the lowest points in Abraham's faith in Genesis 20. "But God..."

Student Ministries Director Will Buschmann explores the miraculous way God uses the horrific events from Genesis 19 to bring about ultimate redemption!

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt walks us through the story of Lot where he goes from leader of the most wicked city, Sodom, to "righteous Lot" as he's called in the New Testament.

Pastor Mason Brown explores the story of Abraham interceding for the people of Sodom in Genesis 18.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt explores what Genesis 18 teaches us about the promises God made to Abraham also being for Sarah and the good news that is for bride of Christ!

Pastor Ryan Brasington explores the covenant God makes with Abraham and his household.

Student Ministries Director Will Buschmann delves into the repercussions Abram and Sarai encountered as a result of not waiting on the Lord.

This week, Pastor of Education Sam Kastensmidt explores the covenant God makes with Abram in Genesis 15.

Student Ministries Director Will Buschmann explores the promises God makes to Abram in Genesis 15.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt walks us through the story of Abram's rescue of Lot, the mysterious figure Melchizedek, and the way the gospel story is powerfully seen in this often overlooked story of Abraham's life.

In our third week, Pastor Tom Hendrikse continues our journey through the life of Abraham, illuminating the lessons of faith available to us in Abraham’s triumphs and trials.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse begins our journey through the life of Abraham, illuminating the lessons of faith available to us in Abraham's triumphs and trials.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt kicks off our new series, Friend of God, with the story of the Babel and the call to live our Kingdom ethics over Babylon ethics.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 19 and what it tells us about the kind of King Jesus is.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 18 and how followers of Jesus persevere in prayer.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 14 and how following Jesus means prioritizing Jesus, his mission, and his kingdom above everything and everyone.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 12 and the calling to live today as if it might be the Great and Final Day!

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 12 and the calling to follow Jesus (even if it costs you your money)

Join us for our Easter series: Death to Life! In the first week, Student Ministry Director, Will Buschmann, explores Luke 12 and the calling to follow Jesus (even if it costs you your life).

Judah is led by a wicked king named Ahaz. But despite having a wicked king and seemingly everything in the world coming against them, God is still faithful. Why? Because of his promises that a Savior will come to redeem you and me!