Riverbend Church

Andrew reflects on Psalm 46 to lead the community in looking honestly back on the past year and forward into the next, emphasizing that God is a present refuge and strength amid real instability rather than a promise of ease. The message names the temptation to reframe, bypass, or escape pain and instead calls for remembering—biblical reflection that brings the full truth of one’s life into God’s...

Katy reflects on Zechariah’s song in Luke 1 to reveal the nature of God’s love as it is unveiled in the Advent story. The passage shows a movement from silence to praise as Zechariah, disciplined through waiting and unbelief, emerges with renewed faith that treats God’s promises as already fulfilled; his song places personal blessing within a much larger redemptive story centered on God’s covenant...

Benjamin Joyce, Riverbend's newest Elder, teaches on the unconditional Joy that Jesus brings.

In this message, Andrew teaches that true peace is not the fragile calm created by controlling circumstances but the deep, resilient shalom that comes from attachment to Jesus. The contrast between “the peace the world gives” and the peace Jesus gives runs throughout the message: worldly peace depends on control, escape, or improved circumstances, while biblical peace flows from salvation, God’s p...

In this message, Andrew teaches that Christian hope is a confident expectation grounded in God’s character and promises, not a curated emotional “vibe,” and he uses the story of Zechariah in Luke 1 to show how true hope is formed, tested, and fulfilled. People naturally live within layered and competing stories—God’s story of redemption alongside cultural narratives of self-rescue, consumption, im...

Michael explains that worship in Scripture is not centered on music but on a life shaped by fearing God, bowing in surrender, and serving with faithful obedience. The modern church culture has reduced worship to personal musical preference, creating a consumer mindset that obscures the biblical call to reverence, humility, justice, and allegiance to God. By examining the meaning of key worship ter...

In this message, Brook teaches about creating a culture of prayer in the home begins with recognizing the formative power of words and embracing prayer as the slow, hidden work that shapes generations. Using Luke 5:16 as a framework, the message emphasizes that prayer is an ongoing, relational exchange with God that re-centers the soul, builds over time, and invites His will into everyday life. Cu...

In this message, Elizabeth Mosser teaches us about walking in God's strength as we choose to embrace our limitations as parents.

Phil and Dianne Comer from Intentional Parenting teaches how to practice love and respect in marriage - referencing Ephesians 5.

In this message, Andrew teaches from Matthew 6:2–4 and 19–21 on generosity as a way of life, showing that giving is not about obligation or public recognition but about cultivating a heart of gratitude, trust, and worship toward God. Everything belongs to the Lord and believers are stewards, not owners, of their resources. True generosity flows from an awareness of God’s abundant grace and a desir...

In this message, Katy teaches from Matthew 6:16–18 on fasting as a way of life, emphasizing that it is not a performance or form of self-denial but a practice of intimacy and dependence on God. Fasting invites believers to create space for God by voluntarily setting aside good things, aligning body and spirit in worship. It trains the heart to hunger for the presence of Jesus more than physical sa...

In this message, Andrew teaches from Matthew 6:9–13 on prayer as a way of life, showing that it is not about achieving outcomes but about living in continual communion with God. Prayer is meant to reorient the heart from striving for results to abiding in God’s presence, where transformation happens over time through consistency and love. True prayer is an act of attention—adoring God, aligning wi...

Nic teaches that reconciliation is a central practice of life in God’s kingdom, rooted in Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:23–24 to seek peace with others before offering worship. True reconciliation restores what sin, pride, and misunderstanding have fractured, embodying the heart of God who brings estranged people back into right relationship. It requires humility to confess wrongs, courage to take i...

Andrew taught from James 5:13–20 that confession is not about shame but about freedom and restoration. Sin disrupts the wholeness God intends, leaving people hiding in isolation, yet God always moves toward us in love, covering our sin through the cross of Christ. Confession brings this reality into the open, allowing us to walk in the light and experience healing. Throughout history, revival move...

In this sermon, Andrew discusses building one's life on the uncommon foundation of Jesus's teachings, using the metaphor of a house built to withstand a storm. The talk centers on the practice of kingdom hospitality as a way of life and a key part of the church's mission. Drawing from Matthew 5, the idea that believers are the "light of the world" is explored. This is connected to Jesus's declarat...

In this message, Katy taught on Jesus’ words about the narrow path that leads to life, showing how true flourishing comes not through rule-keeping or cultural definitions of success but through transformation of the heart expressed in community. She warned against the dangers of individualism and isolation, which our culture often disguises as freedom, noting that this has even infiltrated the chu...

In this message, Nic introduces the Orthopraxy series by teaching from Matthew 7:24–27, where Jesus contrasts the wise and foolish builders. The focus is not only on right belief (orthodoxy) but on right practice (orthopraxy), showing that hearing Jesus’ words must lead to putting them into action. Outwardly, lives may look similar—prayer, fasting, generosity—but the true foundation is revealed in...

In this message, Andrew draws from Exodus and the Gospel of John to emphasize God’s desire to dwell among His people and the call to prepare for His presence. He explains that just as Israel was instructed to build the tabernacle so God could dwell with them, followers of Jesus are called to become living tabernacles through prayer, repentance, and devotion. Using John the Baptist as an example, h...

In this message, Andrew teaches from Psalm 19:7–11, showing that God’s design for sexuality is not restrictive but life-giving, leading to joy, freedom, and flourishing. Beginning with creation, sexuality is revealed as a good gift—woven into our identity as image bearers, meant to reflect God’s love, intimacy, and creative purpose. Yet the fall has devastated this design, leaving all people with...

In this message, Andrew teaches from John 4:1–42, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well and offers her living water that satisfies the deepest thirst of the soul. Instead of avoiding cultural and social barriers, Jesus moves toward her with love and dignity, prioritizing genuine connection over winning arguments or maintaining appearances. Her encounter shows that salvation comes throu...

In this message, Andrew teaches from Exodus 40, showing how the completion of the tabernacle fulfills God’s promise to dwell among His people, echoing the creation account and foreshadowing the New Covenant. Israel’s obedience in constructing the tabernacle “just as the Lord commanded” creates sacred space for God’s glory to fill, marking a moment of restored relationship after covenant-breaking i...

In this message, Katy teaches from Exodus 38–39, emphasizing how God’s longing to dwell with His people takes shape through the detailed, communal construction of the tabernacle. Rather than arbitrary instructions, every element—especially the bronze altar and basin—reflects God's mercy, justice, and desire for restored relationship. The altar symbolizes forgiveness through substitutionary atoneme...

In this message, Nic teaches from Exodus 35–36, exploring how God’s presence, purpose, and beauty intersect with everyday work and community life. As Israel begins constructing the tabernacle, the emphasis shifts from detailed instructions to willing participation, showing that sacred work must be done in God’s way and rhythm—beginning with rest and Sabbath. The Spirit empowers not just priests, b...

In this message, Andrew teaches from Exodus 33–34, highlighting the “Character Creed” as God's self-revelation in the wake of Israel’s unfaithfulness. Despite the people’s idolatry and covenant betrayal, God remains committed to His desire to dwell with them, even as He wrestles with the tension between justice and mercy. Through Moses’ bold intercession—“If your Presence does not go with us, do n...