River Corner Church

In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Romans 12:9–21 and the seventh of our eight church commitments—a commitment to live honorably and remain accountable to one another. Drawing from Michael Youssef’s The Prayer That God Answers , Jeff reflects on what it means to be a community “bought by the blood of Christ” and bound together through mutual encouragement, accoun...

In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Colossians 4:2–6 and the sixth of our eight church commitments—faithful participation in God’s mission. The church doesn’t exist merely to gather, but to be shaped and sent. Worship together forms hearts for everyday faithfulness in the places we live, work, and play. Jeff reminds us that Paul’s words to the church in Colossae c...

In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Hebrews 10:19–25 and the fifth of our eight church commitments— presence and participation through regular gathering. Church isn’t about control, counting, or convincing; it’s about diatribō —letting Christ wear off on us as we regularly gather in community and are formed together for God’s kingdom.  Jeff reminds us that when we...

On October 19 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our “8 Commitments” series with “The Church We Build Together,” drawn from Colossians 3:1–17. In this message, Pastor Jeff reminded us that the church isn’t something we attend—it’s something we build together. Drawing from Paul’s vision in Colossians, we were challenged to invest who we are—our time, gifts, and hearts—into the chu...

On October 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff continued our “8 Commitments” series with “Committed to A Shared Statement of Faith,” drawn from 1 Timothy 4:1–16. In this message, Pastor Jeff McLain reminded us that good doctrine keeps us anchored when the waves of culture crash against us. Drawing from Paul’s words to Timothy, we were challenged to “train ourselves to be godly,” recognizing th...

On October 5, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff continued our "8 Commitments" series with "A Local Community of Trust and Commitment" from Philippians 2. In examining Philippians 2, we see how Paul calls the church to a shared humility and unity modeled after Christ Himself. Pastor Jeff reminded us that trust is the foundation of all meaningful relationships and that membersh...

On September 28, we began our 8 Commitments series by exploring the first: following Jesus wholeheartedly and personally in community. On September 28, River Corner Church launched our new sermon series, 8 Commitments . In this first message, Pastor Jeff McLain explores what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and personally. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and other passages, he reminds us that disc...

On September 15, Pastor Jeff McLain spoke at River Corner Church on Right Here, Right Now from 1 Corinthians 7:15–24 . In this message, Jeff reminded us that faithfulness to Christ doesn’t require a bigger stage, a different role, or a new situation. Instead, Paul’s command to the Corinthians — and to all the churches — is to live as believers right here, right now, in the circumstances God has al...

On September 7, 2025, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford began by drawing from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers , noting that towers symbolize both safety and authority but can also represent false strongholds. He connected this imagery to Psalm 91, where God is described as a tower of refuge, a place of protection and peace for those who dwell in Him The sermon unpacked how Psalm 91 prom...

On August 24, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Mark 5:1-20 at River Corner Church, and explored how this story calls us to trust Jesus when He asks us to step where we wouldn't usually. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. What we practice together. Our small church com...

On August 17, Pastor Jeff McLain shared a message from Luke 10:38–42 , exploring the story of Mary and Martha through the lens of expectancy. In this sermon, we learn what it means to welcome Jesus, sit at Jesus' feet, and choose the one thing that matters most. Discover how to live with expectancy by keeping presence over performance, prayer over anxiety, and the main thing the main thing. A...

On August 10, 2025, guest speaker Kevin Bradford shares a powerful message at River Corner Church from Deuteronomy 30:11–20 and Romans 8:1–17. In this sermon, “Choose Life,” Kevin unpacks God’s invitation to embrace life through obedience, the Spirit’s leading, and the freedom we have in Christ.  About River Corner Church River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County...

On August 3, Pastor Jeff concluded our Five Ways series by exploring how God speaks through kairos moments —divine signs, timely interruptions, and Spirit-led redirections. Drawing from Acts 16, he reminded us that the closer we get to God’s leading, the more signs we begin to see. 5 Ways Sermon Series Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experience...

On July 27, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from 2 Timothy 2:27, Proverbs 3, & Proverbs 8, exploring how we can learn to hear God's voice guiding us through our common sense—the wisdom God has shaped in us. 5 Ways Sermon Series Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experiences, Awareness & Common Sense, and Kairos Moments—to explore the dive...

On July 13, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from Acts 2:14-21, exploring how we can learn to hear God's voice through experiences with the Holy Spirit. Resources for Deeper Study For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, Suprised by the Spirit by Jack Deere, and Power Points by John Wimber, each offering practical insight on recognizing God's voice thr...

On July 13, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from Matthew 18:20, exploring how Jesus promises to be wherever two or three are gathered—ensuring we can hear his voice through other people. Resources for Deeper Study For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, Here and Now from Henri J.M. Nouwen, and Waiting on God by Andrew Murray, each offering practical insight on...

On July 6, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from 2 Timothy 3:14-17, showing how Scripture—God-breathed and ever-active—forms the first and clearest way we learn to recognize God’s voice. Resources for Deeper Study For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Dallas Willard’s Hearing God, Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, and John Wimber’s Witnesses for a Powerful Christ, each offering practical insi...

On Sunday, June 21, at River Corner Church, guest speaker Kevin Bradford delivered a message titled "Actively Listening for God’s Voice," drawing from 1 Kings 19:11–13 and Psalm 46. His sermon invited listeners to slow down, tune out distractions, and recognize the still, small voice of God amid the noise of life. How Is Your Soul Series How Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series fr...

On June 15, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 4 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Seasons of Change, Pastor Jeff teaches from James 1:12–18 and reminds us that in seasons of transition, we need spiritual habits that tether us to God’s unchanging presence, keep us grounded in truth, and form a resilient soul even when everything aroun...

On June 8, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 3 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Fear and Anxiety, Pastor Jeff teaches from John 14:15–27 and reminds us that in seasons of fear and anxiety, we can develop spiritual habits that root us in peace, ground us in truth, and draw us into deeper communion with the Holy Spirit. How Is Your So...

On May 1, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 2 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Uncertainty , Pastor Jeff explores Romans 8:18–39 and reminds us that even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cultivate steady souls by anchoring ourselves in the love of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit. How Is Your Soul Series How Is Your Soul? is...

On Sunday, May 18, Guest Speaker Rip Wahlberg preached at River Corner Church on Genesis 45:1-12, highlighting Joseph's journey into captivity and the choice he made to see God's hand in working all things together for the good. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life toget...

On Sunday, April 27, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church on Philippians 4:10–23, highlighting Paul’s gratitude for the Philippians’ generosity and the joy it brought both to him and to God. He reminded us that a life worth living is marked by generous giving, rooted in contentment and strength found in Christ. A Life Worth Living Series Our new series called A Life Worth Living, exp...

On April 20, Pastor Jeff continues our A Life Worth Living series in Philippians 4:1-9, exploring the new resources we are empowered with in this life worth living. A Life Worth Living Series Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, enco...

On April 13, Pastor Jeff continues our A Life Worth Living series in Philippians 3:10–21, exploring the new ambition we’re called to as followers of Jesus—not one driven by status or success but by the deep desire to know Christ and to press on toward the upward call of God. A Life Worth Living Series Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippia...