River City Church Teaching Podcast

If you're a follower of Jesus, chances are, you would say that God comes first in your life. For many of us, however, when push comes to shove what we say is the priority of our lives doesn't always pan out to be. Together, let's discover how to truly center our lives around Jesus.

Have you ever felt like something was missing in your faith journey? Like there should be more to the Christian life than what you're experiencing? You're not alone. Many believers find themselves going through the motions, attending church, and doing 'Christian things' without experiencing the vibrant, abundant life Jesus promised. The truth is, God desires so much more for us...

Forgiveness stands as one of the most challenging yet essential aspects of the Way of Jesus. Let's jump in talk about what Scripture teaches us about how to forgive for good - including how to forgive those who aren't sorry or don't deserve  forgiveness.

Is your marriage just about happiness, or is it on mission? God designed marriage not just for our comfort but for kingdom impact. When two become one, it's not just about sharing a home—it's about sharing a purpose. What mission has God called your marriage to fulfill? Discover how moving beyond casual Christianity can transform your relationship into a powerful force for God's kin...

We all know what it's like to feel flooded & overwhelmed - but what if life didn't have to be that way? Today let's talk about how to experience the peace of God in our present circumstances - regardless of what we're facing. 

Are you fighting the wrong battles? There's more to your daily struggles than what meets the eye. Discover how to discern spiritual attacks and walk in victory. The battle is real, but so is your power to overcome through Christ.

In this new series, we're taking the topics requested from the Easter 2025 survey and seeing what Scripture has to say about them. This week, we're diving into the topic of "Healing From My Past." Your past has shaped your present, but it doesn't have to determine your future. Discover how to find genuine healing and transformation in the love and compassion of God.

We've all heard the phrase "Jesus loves you", but for many of us that powerful truth can ring hollow. Together, let's discover what Jesus' love is actually like - a love that sees you, wants you, and is filled with incredible hope & redemption.

What if your story of hope because of Jesus is exactly what someone needs to hear today?  Discover how living a life of love can create ripples of hope that transforms lives forever. Ready to make an eternal impact? Let's jump in.

As followers of Jesus, we've been invited to the extraordinary purpose of bringing others back to God! Let's jump in and see what Scriptures has to say about the value of sharing our faith as well as some practical steps you can take today to get started!

Today we're coming in Hot in a brand new series called All For Love. Let's dive in and discuss how following Jesus means making daily choices to move from comfort to commitment, understanding that our purpose isn't found in staying safe, but in faithful obedience to God's mission.

Many of us long for peace in our life, but so often it feels out of reach - but with Jesus, there is a better way. This week, let's jump into the Biblical concept of peace and how we can practically experience the peace of Jesus in our daily lives. 

Feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted? Maybe you feel distant from God or just adrift in life...many of us are - however, there is hope! There's A Better Way! Jesus had plenty to do, but He was never flooded & rushed. Today we're kicking off the series by talking about how to live at the pace of Jesus. Let's jump in and see what it's all about!

What's your narrative? For better or worse, the narratives we have shape our relationships - in deeply profound ways. Today, we're going to discuss 4 narratives found in Scripture that can help you thrive in your relationships. Let's jump in!

Two of the most challenging things to practice in a relationship are forgiving and apologizing...and yet, Scripture teaches us that they are exactly what is needed for healthy relationships to thrive. Let's jump in and have a practical discussion on how to forgive and apologize, especially when it feels impossible.

If you're human,  chances are pretty good that you are familiar with having conflict in relationships...The problem isn't with having conflict though, it's learning how to navigate conflict in a way that honors God. This week, let's jump into Scripture and learn how to fight fair. 

If you're human, you're going to have relationships that get complicated - but here's the good news, there's always hope to have healthy relationships! In this series we're going to be exploring tools from Scripture to help us move from complicated relationships to healthy and thriving relationships...let's get stared!

We are full of vision and excited about what God has in store for River City Church in 2025! Listen in and find out how you can be apart of the community God is building at River City!

All of us want to belong - it's hardwired into the way God created us. Yet many of us don't experience the kind of belonging God intends for us. This week, let's jump into Scripture and see what God has to say about making the decision to belong.

In today's discussion, we're diving into a decision that can have one of the biggest impacts on our joy in life! The decision to live my life with purpose. However, many of us wondering, what exactly am I here for? How can I discover God's purpose for my life? Let's dive in and start the conversation.

In life, we all tend to accumulate so much stuff! Not just materialistically either, but in our hearts and minds too. In this new series, we're talking about how to let go of the things holding us back from living a life that honors God. Today, we'll be exploring the class between two mindsets, one that always feels like there's never enough time, money, energy, etc, and one that se...

What do you think the #1 complaint about Christians from non-Christians is? How about the #1 complaint from fellow Christians? The truth is, we all have people in our lives that we love that can be hypocritical at times...but what do we do? Should we confront them, just pray for them and mind our own business? Well, let's jump into Scripture to see how Jesus handled the hypocrites of His day.

We all have people in our lives who are little extra...because they seem to always need a little extra - extra time, extra money, extra validation. How can practice show Jesus' love to the needy people in our lives, without harming them or ourselves in the process. Let's jump in to find out.

No matter what you do or who you are, if you're going to make any kind of difference or if you're in any kind of relationship...you're going to experience criticism! So how do we handle the critics in our lives with love, especially when it hurts? Let's jump in and find out what discover from the life of Jesus as to how He handled His critics.

If you're human, you probably have some relational vampires in your life - people who suck the life out of you! In this new series, we're going to explore how to love the people in our lives who can be the most draining at times. In today's topic, let's learn how to love those who love to control.