Riverbend Church

In this message, Jose Zayas teaches from Exodus 32, where the people of Israel turn from God to worship a golden calf, revealing how quickly hearts can drift from trust to idolatry. Though God had just invited them into covenant relationship, their impatience leads to a distorted version of worship shaped by fear and self-reliance. In response, God’s anger burns, but through Moses’ bold intercessi...

In this message, Andrew teaches from Exodus 28–31, revealing that God’s detailed instructions for the tabernacle and priestly garments are not arbitrary demands but an expression of His desire to dwell with His people in beauty and holiness. The garments of the high priest symbolize the sacred role of hosting God’s presence and mediating between heaven and earth, pointing forward to Jesus—the true...

In this message, Andrew explores Exodus 25–27, revealing how God’s detailed instructions for the tabernacle reflect His desire to dwell intimately among His people. The tabernacle was more than a tent; it was a portable Eden, a sacred space where heaven and earth touched, designed not only for God’s glory but for the transformation of His people. Each element, from the Ark of the Covenant to the l...

In this message, Michael teaches from Exodus 24, presenting the covenant ceremony at Mount Sinai as God’s invitation for His people to step into deeper relationship with Him. The chapter paints a picture of ascending the mountain into God’s holy presence—the fullness of joy—but making that ascent requires obedience. This obedience isn’t about earning God’s love; it’s about moving into alignment wi...

In this message, Nic teaches from Exodus 19–23, framing the giving of the law as part of a love story between God and His people, not a list of arbitrary rules. After Yahweh rescues Israel from slavery, He invites them into covenant partnership, preparing them—like in pre-marital counseling—for the vows to come. The law reveals God’s character: compassionate, just, faithful, and deeply relational....

In this message, Katy explores Exodus 20 and the Ten Commandments as part of a larger love story between God and His people, not as a legalistic checklist. These commands are given to a people already rescued from slavery, invited into covenant as God's treasured possession and called to live out their identity as a priestly kingdom. The law is revealed as a gift of formation, not restriction—desi...

In this message, Andrew unpacks Exodus 19 as the pivotal moment when Yahweh proposes covenant union with His people, revealing that Exodus is not merely a rescue story—it’s a love story. After delivering Israel from slavery, God invites them into a sacred relationship, offering not just rules, but identity and vocation: to be His treasured possession and a kingdom of priests. This covenant mirrors...

Scripture is from Exodus 18:12-18 In this message, Andrew examines Exodus 18 and the transformation of Moses from an overburdened leader to someone learning to trust God's design for leadership and rest. The chapter centers on Jethro’s timely counsel, which confronts Moses' exhausting attempt to do everything himself—a habit shaped by his past under Pharaoh’s oppressive system. Andrew reveals how...

In this message, Nic explores how the Israelites' journey through the wilderness in Exodus 16–17 reveals a pattern of grumbling met with divine grace. The provision of manna, quail, and water from the rock demonstrates God's unwavering faithfulness, even when His people complain and doubt. These moments are not just about survival, but about formation—opportunities to learn trust, obedience, and d...

Andrew’s message on Exodus 15 highlights Israel’s response to God’s miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea and the deep formation that happens when we worship. Standing at the beginning of a long, uncertain journey, Israel lifts their eyes from survival mode to trusting in Yahweh’s steadfast love to guide them home. Andrew teaches that singing praise is not just reactionary but a prophetic act of t...

Andrew’s Easter message, “Who Will Roll the Stone Away?” from Mark 16:1–7, centers on the human longing for meaning, resurrection, and rescue from death. Reflecting on our culture’s obsession with delaying mortality through science and self-empowerment, he contrasts that pursuit with the Gospel’s offer of true hope: the stone of sin and death has already been rolled away by Jesus. Andrew challenge...

Katy’s message on Exodus 13–14 tells the climactic story of Israel’s escape from Egypt, emphasizing God's power not only to dismantle evil but to recreate something beautiful from it. She unpacks how God’s instructions—such as consecrating the firstborn and observing the Feast of Unleavened Bread—were meant to shape Israel’s identity as a new, holy nation. Even as God leads His people on an indire...

Andrew delivers a message on Exodus 11–12, focusing on the final plague and the institution of the Passover. He unpacks the weight of God’s judgment on Egypt through the death of the firstborn, revealing both the seriousness of sin and the unshakable justice of God. At the same time, the message highlights God’s mercy and love through the Passover lamb—a clear foreshadowing of Christ—whose blood m...

Andrew’s sermon on Exodus 8:10 explores Pharaoh’s reluctance to submit to God’s authority, even when faced with overwhelming evidence. By choosing to delay the removal of the frogs until "tomorrow," Pharaoh reveals a common human tendency to put off obedience, even when immediate action would bring relief. The passage demonstrates God’s complete sovereignty, as Moses allows Pharaoh to choose the t...

In this sermon, Nic teaches that the story of Exodus is not just ancient history, but the ultimate salvation story from which all great stories draw meaning. The narrative highlights the tension between Pharaoh, who refuses to recognize God’s authority, and YHWH, who reveals Himself as the God who hears, sees, and rescues His people. The central question of Exodus—"Who is the Lord?"—is explored no...

In this message, Katy teaches us about Exodus 3, where Moses encounters God in the burning bush—a moment of divine revelation and transformation. God, fully aware of His people's suffering in Egypt, calls Moses to lead them to freedom. Despite Moses’ doubts and objections, God reassures him with His presence and reveals His name, "I AM WHO I AM," emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This...

In his sermon on Exodus, Andrew highlights Israel's journey from slavery to freedom, emphasizing God's faithfulness, justice, and presence. He outlines key moments such as Israel’s deliverance, the covenant at Sinai, and the Tabernacle’s construction. Andrew underscores Moses' reliance on God amid challenges and reflects on the Israelites' struggles with doubt and disobedience. Through these theme...

This is the fourth message in the mini-series called Praying for Awakening, titled "Asking, Seeking, Knocking"

This is the third message in the mini-series called Praying for Awakening, titled "Seeking God Together"

This is the second message in the mini-series called Praying for Awakening, titled "The Five Moves of the Faithful"

This is the first message in the mini-series called Praying for Awakening, titled "Discerning the Moment"

This is the fourth and final message in the series called We Are the Body of Christ, titled "Using Your Gifts in Love" by Nic Othart

This is the third in the series called We Are the Body of Christ, titled "Creating a Culture of Honor"

This is the second in the series called We Are the Body of Christ, titled "For the Common Good"