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On March 12, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the third of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Ambition. In this passage, we saw how the why behind our ambition is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's promises. When we are insecure in our true identity, we will live into false identities, and develop ambitions to provide success for ourselves. If we lose our...

On March 5, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the second of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Affirmation. In this passage, we saw how the need for affirmation is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's protection. When we are insecure in our true identity, we will live into false identities, and seek the affirmations of others. If we lose our identity in Jesu...

On February 26, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the first of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Appetite. In this passage, we saw how appetite is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's provision, and we are lured to take matters and provision in our own hands, which ultimately will undermine our identity in God. Through the power of God’s blood and Spirit, w...

On February 19, Pastor Jeff McLain started our new series - Appetite, Affirmation, and Ambition - with an introductory look at our Lent series and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness from Matthew 4:1-11. Throughout Lent (2023), we explored how life (both the evil and brokenness in this world) tries to undermine the identity that we have in Jesus. The confidence that we have in our identity is...

On February 13, Pastor Rip Wahlberg (Guest Speaker) unpacked what 1 Peter 4:12-19 has to teach us about remaining faithful while suffering. Hardships and persecutions are struggles we will encounter and both have a way of revealing our true character. Though, they are not one in the same, and Jesus doesn't pass struggle on to us, but he will redeem us through it. River Corner Church is a grow...

On February 5, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Proverbs 4:23, as we considered what it means to always keep watch and guard of our hearts. On February 5, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Proverbs 4:23, as we considered what it means to always keep watch and guard of our hearts. We saw that often the best way to keep our inner self from denial and compartmentalization, is to be careful with watch influences...

On January 29, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Mark 14:12-26 and how practicing communion reminds us that at the Lord's Table we gather to remember, celebrate, reflect and experience transformation. It is at the Lord's Table that we are reminded at the table we have been transformed and our tables are now a place to host this same transformative hospitality. River Corner Church is a growing...

On January 22, Pastor Jeff McLain explored the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-52, to find what it can teach us about facing the giant in our life and living faithfully in overwhelming struggles. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 5...

In Joshua 13, we find the faithful, strong, and courageous leader known as Joshua, now an older and accomplished man. However, despite his age, God invites Joshua into a new sense of mission and legacy. Through this story, we find that we are never too old to be utilized by God. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journe...

On Sunday, January 8, Jeff McLain looked at Ezekiel 37 and what the story of Ezekiel, and his vision of the dry bones, can teach us about surviving the bleak and barren moments that we may feel hopeless and helpless.  River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:0...

As we head into a new year, Psalm 90:12 will be our verse and theme for 2023; a psalm that reads, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga...

Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world. The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest...

Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world. The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest...

Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world. The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest...

Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world. The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest...

On Sunday, November 20,  Pastor Jeff looked at Romans 12:9-13, and how we can leave a legacy of love and honor in the places that we live, work, and play. As we look at the instructions from Paul to the churches living in the shadow of Rome, we find that Paul calls and challenges all followers of Jesus to be devoted to love and honor in such a way that we truly practice seeing, hearing, understand...

In John 15:9-17, Jesus explains his ways and the whys of what he does, but also the ways and why of which he expects us to live by as followers of Jesus. That way and why of life expresses itself through surrendering and sacrificial love.  This morning was a unique morning for us at River Corner Church.  As a church, we focused on celebrating friends, our first responders, in our neighborhood and...

Acts 12:1-18, the story of Peter's imprisonment, has a lot to teach us on how to survive and thrive in the moments it feels like our situations and circumstances have imprisoned us. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road...

Kingship, Rule & Authority: Parables of the Dragnet (Matthew 13:47-52) Send us Fan Mail Support the show

On October 9, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, "Kingship, Rule & Authority," by looking at the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl in Matthew 13:44-46. In these parables, we find Jesus illustrates the purpose of his ministry, and also that Jesus illustrates the reckless abandonment to all else, which is how we enter and collaborate with the Kingdom of God.  This Sunday...

On October 2, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Kingship, Rule & Authority, by looking at the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Matthew 13:31-32. In this parable, we find God's rule and reign is breaking into the present through seemingly insignificant means that will result in significant outcomes. This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13,  will be a study through the...

On September 25, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Kingship, Rule & Authority, by looking at the Parable of the Wheat and Tares in Matthew 13:24-30. In this parable, we find God's rule and reign is breaking into the present, but evil is succeeding too, but thankfully we notice God's patience highlighted.  This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13,  will be a stud...

On September 18, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Kingship, Rule & Authority, by looking at the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. In this parable, we find God's rule and reign is breaking into the present, and the soil of our hearts matter.  This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13,  will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of...

On September 11, Pastor Jeff McLain launched our new series, Kingship, Rule & Authority. This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13,  will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the gospel message that was both at the center of Jesus' mission and ministry, and it was also the center of the mission and message he gave us. The Kingdom of...

On August 28, we practiced the Lord's Table, as Jeff McLain discussed the Lord's Table, and the way that this meal that Jesus gave us, also transforms us as individuals and as a church.  By looking at the practice of the Lord's Table throughout the scriptures, we find that at the Lord's table we remind ourselves we belong, we remember what has been promised, we rediscover what...