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River Rock Christmas - Online Church Service is perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Watch together and share link with others. Wishing you a blessed a delightful Christmas! Includes Countdown Christmas Trivia. Sing-a-long Christmas songs. Animated Christmas story. Encouraging message. Music and videos used with permission/purchased rights. #RiverRockChurchMN   Video on Youtube and Facebook

Maybe you aren’t feeling the Christmas spirit yet since this year there aren’t many Christmas gatherings, nor programs to attend and there currently isn’t any snow on the ground. But we want to help you be filled with the Holy Spirit of Christmas. It is worthwhile to take notice of how the Holy Spirit was involved in the Christmas story, to see the ways the Holy Spirit is involved in your life sto...

Most of us are very familiar with the narrative of the Biblical Christmas story. Have you ever considered how those in the story that God used greatly were busy doing things that pleased God and that they were willing to change their plans to answer God’s call in their lives? It may actually be easier this Covid Christmas to find time to ponder and worship Jesus since there are very few activities...

This Christmas what is it that we are expecting?  Is it gifts, a chance to relax with a couple extra days off?  With the pandemic many will be missing traditional gatherings, meals with extended families, but is there something more, something greater we should be expecting this year?  What would happen if instead of expecting these things, we looked for and expected to meet Jesus, how would that...

We start the Christmas message series this weekend with the amazing story of Zechariah and Elizabeth (parents of John the Baptist) as God was preparing the stage for Jesus to be born into the world. While Zechariah and Elizabeth were in the middle of God’s important plans they were also inconvenienced and left wondering what was God up to. Listen as Pastor Chris from River Rock Church shares “When...

The calendar says we are scheduled to have a day to gather and be full of thanksgiving but the medical experts want us to keep to ourselves. In many ways this year has been full of disappointment and while we may not feel thankful, we can find hope and encouragement through the Scriptures. Listen to Pastor Chris’ message this Sunday from Psalm 116 to hear how God can help you walk with the Lord ev...

 There is so much discouragement these days. Fear of sickness, job insecurity, political chaos, relationship troubles, social isolation, boredom, disappointment, ungodliness and so many other things can make us feel discouraged. With God’s help, when we turn our focus from our own trials and look toward the people and priorities God cares about we will often feel encouraged and become encouragers....

Some people never fail at anything because they avoid trying everything. Experiencing failure can help train you to be more successful. When we learn from our mistakes it can give us wisdom and confidence to succeed in the future. Sometimes our failures are inconvenient or embarrassing and other times our failures can destroy relationships and affect our careers. Jesus can help us find forgiveness...

Every moment of every day we make choices that can affect our future and our satisfaction with life. Sometimes the temptation comes from our own self will and sometimes our evil adversary the devil tempts us to sin. The good news is that those who are in Christ Jesus will never face a temptation they can’t escape, and that God is pleased with us when we pass the test and make the right choices. Li...

Can you really find victory over fear on your own? How often do you try to convince yourself to face your fears and rise, only to still feel the terror in your life? People are afraid of getting sick, going broke, living under bad leaders, being harmed, missing out and so much more. The Bible is full of encouraging promises to help us through these scary times. Listen to Pastor Chris Teien share w...

Jesus, in Matthew chapter 7, makes a rather sobering statement about people who appeared to be doing wonderful things in His name, but when it comes time for judgment He says they will never enter the kingdom of heaven, because He never “knew them.”  Watch and learn how we can be known by Jesus and share eternity with Him, how we can truly be known by God. Pastor Dan Jetto  River Rock Church Belle...

People are so angry today. While the emotions that lead us to get angry are not always sinful, angry actions may lead us into sin, pain and regret. The Bible says, “In your anger do not sin” and even Jesus expressed his anger at time. Get some help with what to do when we get angry, why we get angry and ways to stop being angry. Pastor Chris Teien. 

We all make many mistakes and sometimes that leads to regret and a lifetime of guilt. The Bible shows us example of King David: a man after God’s own heart, who fell into sin and eventually was overwhelmed with guilt. Jesus can help us find victory over guilt and live with more compassion for others. Pastor Chris Teien

Pastor Chris Teien shares three things worry is not from Matthew 6: Worry is not expected, effective or directed. Listen and be encouraged to pray, trust and give your worries to Jesus. More at https://riverrockchurch.com

While all stress isn’t bad, too much stress can cause you to burnout. People, Paychecks and Priorities among many areas of life that can lead you to become stressed out. The God who created you and knows how much stress you can handle has given us wisdom found in His Word. Listen as Pastor Chris Teien shares how Jesus can help us find victory over stress and burnout. More at https://riverrockchurc...

Jesus told us to store up treasures in heaven where moth and rust cannot destroy them.  Pastor Dan Jetto shares an encouraging message from Matthew 6 about the three practices that Jesus says His Father will reward. Listen to discover how we can experience these promised rewards. 

Hear what the Bible has to say about overcoming life’s difficulties. Can the struggle really make you stronger or does it just wear you out? Are true followers of Jesus given an easier life? Pastor Chris Teien shares the encouraging reasons and ways God can use the hard things you are going through for your good and to possibly to help those around you. Part of the Victory in Jesus series at River...

Pastor Chris Teien shares three ways to effectively live the Christian life while we are all waiting for Jesus to return. From 1 Thessalonians 5.

Pastor Chris Teien shares three perspectives to help you to get prepared and use these last days more effectively as we wait expectantly for Jesus to return. From 1 Thessalonians 5. 

Here is one of the most encouraging passages of Scripture that shows how Jesus comes to get us, gives new resurrected bodies to believers who have already died and glorified bodies to those who are living, and then takes us all to be with Him in the Fathers house. While it is intended to be encouraging words, It’s also a hotly debated passage among Christians. Listen and be encouraged that Jesus i...

Paul instructed the Thessalonians how find hope in the midst of death. God prewired us with the knowledge that there is more to our existence than just the days of this life. Christ-followers look forward to seeing Jesus face to face with great confidence and assurance. There is a process to transformation and even a time for grieving the loss of a loved one while we wait our turn to be called Hea...

We are living in a time unlike any other in our nation’s history.  When life seems like it is falling apart God is still in control.  In the midst of the darkest times throughout Scripture we see God working His plan in His perfect timing.  Watch and learn how we can find strength as we trust in God’s perfect timing, demonstrated in the death and resurrection of Jesus. - Pastor Dan Jetto

We live in conflicting times as educators and leaders are throwing out traditional values and Biblical principles to “progressively” do whatever seems right in their own eyes. If you are living to please yourself and are finding no peace, then maybe it’s time to commit yourself to learn and obey God’s principles for living. And once you understand His ways you will want to teach them to your kids...

Everyone knows how to pray for their own prayer needs but how are we supposed to pray for others? Is your prayer life very effective? The Apostle Paul encourages Christ-followers with 7 Ways to More Effectively Pray for Others in 1 Thessalonians 3. It might be worth 25 minutes of your time to watch/listen to this message by Pastor Chris Teien at River Rock Church. Maybe pray about it? For church a...

Be encouraged by Pastor Chris Teien with five ways God’s People Inspire One Another from 1 Thessalonians 3. Learn from the Apostle Paul’s example how to care for and inspire others to live for Jesus. Together we are better equipped to endure hardship and prioritize relationships