River City Community Church

Many of our financial woes come from our attachment to things. We want to own and possess but it doesn't make us happy. What if there is a simpler and more effective way to happiness?

When we focus on financial problems we often make them worse. What if the solution to our greatest financial worries comes not from fixing our problems but in being set free from the fixation?

Life requires money. Therefore, any discussion of abundant life must include a discussion about our finances. How does God view our financial affairs and what is His role? Do we trust Him? Avoid Him? Do we keep discussions of faith and money far apart? This series will challenge us to consider how we view God and our money.

Being filled is much more than what you take in. In fact, our bias toward consumption can get in the way of something far more satisfying. What if our desire for more is actually a misinterpretation of our desire to give?

In a society of speed, stress, and emotional demands, it’s easy to be running on empty. How can we replenish and be filled, so we can avoid the pitfalls of an empty soul?

Healthy, spiritual hunger can be suppressed. Yet, some of the best examples of people with a rich spiritual life are also those who were hungry. What can we do to renew a sense of healthy, spiritual hunger?

We live in a society of stuff. But, being filled is not the same as being satisfied. What does God offer to help us bring a healthy resolve to our deep longings for more?

A new year with new opportunities. What will you do to ensure this year is one to remember.

Joy is a major theme of the Christmas story--it’s sang and celebrated, but is it experienced? What did Jesus teach about joy and the secrets to experiencing joy in all circumstances and with all people?

The season of Advent remembers the longing of a difficult time long ago. How does the story of Jesus and the circumstances of His birth give us hope today. That despite our circumstances, we can find love for difficult times.

Many people today have a view that we are living in dark times and they carry with them a dark perspective. Yet, the message of Advent is a message of hope. What light can the story of Jesus share that might change our expectations about what the future holds for each of us?

There are many excuses to be without compassion and many reasons to avoid showing compassion on certain people. If God is a God of compassion, and He is calling us to have a heart of compassion, how can we, in a world that lacks compassion, cultivate that kind of heart?

The vision of a Church for Real Life is one that has the potential to impact thousands of lives. This is the mission and the responsibility of the church, which is us. The vision for a Church for Real Life depends on followers of Jesus stepping up and taking ownership!

As believers, we have a great responsibility and privilege to share how to find life and fulfillment through Jesus, yet we do not typically jump at the opportunity to share the Lord. What is it about sharing that seems to paralyze us in the midst of opportunity?

The Christian faith is too valuable not to be shared. What is the mindset and practices of a person who is effective at reaching more people with the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Our world is filled with brands, products, and services. We expect and demand high-levels of service and will rate them accordingly. But, a church for real life has a very different vision of service. We measure how well we are serving others, rather than how well they are serving us.

A metaphor for the Christian life is the maturing of an infant to an adult. What are the keys to Christian maturity? How do we be intentional to grow in our faith so that we become the people God designed us to be? This message outlines the third of our five key decisions on the journey to real life--grow.

We know that when the focus shifts to religion, tradition, being progressive or anything else, we have lost the purpose that has God intended for His church. What role does community and connections play within a biblically healthy church?

A Church for Real Life is centered on a mission which defines who we are and what we do. What is the mission that drives us? And, how do we understand what our role and what is God’s role in this journey to real life?

When Jesus was in the wilderness, He was tempted in the areas of provision, security, and ambition. Which of these temptations tends to impact you the most?

Independence is a quality that seems to be glorified in our modern world. Yet, the opposite is true with God. Dependence is the greater value. In a world encouraging independence, how do we find real life through dependence?

Sometimes we get too caught up in the routine of church—services, events, serving, songs, holidays--that we forget our mission. None of these things are necessarily bad things, but are pointless if we lose our purpose and why we are here. What is God’s vision for the church—a church for real life?

Sometimes we face difficult situations and do not know how to find peace during our trials. This can cause anxiety, worry and built- up anger and aggression. How do we find real peace during our unfortunate circumstances?

So many people try to live the Christian life without being Spirit-filled. The results are frustration, disappointment, or acceptance of a less-than-inspiring faith. What are the steps to living Spirit-filled and walking daily in unity with God?