Riverbend Podcast

In this week's sermon, Pastor Dave continues in the sermon series, Everything Belongs, with Lesson 2: All Children Are God's Children.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Dave begins our new series, Everything Belongs, with Lesson 1: All Art Is God's Art.

Using John 8:31, 32 & 36, Pastor Dave gives us reason to appreciate the liberties and freedoms found within our country, and from the gifts of Christ.

What does it mean to love our enemies and how far do we take that? Who is God's mercy intended for - and how far are we instructed to take that? Young Adults Pastor Travis Taylor caps our series on Romans 12.

In Paul's instruction to the early church, he gives them a difficult task of knowing when to love - and when to hate. Missions and Outreach Pastor Aaron Foor continues in the study of Romans 12:9-16.

Ever been 'drunk on yourself'? Student Ministries pastor Doug Congdon share the key aspects of Romans 12:3-8 and reminds us how we can all contribute to the needs of the Body.

As Dave dives into Galatians 6. we learn the truth of the 'Singulari Finis' which gives us keys to navigating our relationships, work, and the world around us.

Do our bodies matter to God if it's all just spiritual? And what's Pulchronomics? Pastor Dave reminds us of the struggles we have w/ our bodies, and takes us on a journey of appreciating and respecting that which God has given us.

Missions and Outreach Pastor Aaron Foor reflects on loving experiences with his own mother and digs into 1 Timothy 5:1-8 to help us realize this fact: "You can’t do families without moms and the church family is no different".

Ever wrestle with your faith? What if that was a good thing? In fact, what if we were designed to do just that? Dave uses Acts 17 and the Apostle Paul's incredible encounter in Athens to shed some light.

Pastor Dave pulls out a secret survey and timely writings from the Apostle Paul to point us towards that which seems unattainable: contentment.

What is the difference between Jesus' scars and ours own - and what does the presence of these scars mean? A special Easter message to remind us that our view of perfection is much different than we think.

What can disappointments, discouragements, disillusionments and the resulting pain teach us about what God is doing in our life, our trying to teach us? Student ministries Pastor Doug Congdon uses the Triumphal Entry - the expectation of a conquering King - as a stark reminder of our often unmet expectations.

Pastor Dave shares a very personal story of loss related through the two words most taught upon in his ministry time. And, he reminds us of the power of a perspective that includes 'one more day'.

What name do we give ourselves - the one we are attached to our own detriment? And, are we able to give that over to God, to give up that which we'd rather not? Dave uses the story of the Rich Young Ruler to illustrate our need for surrender.

Pastor Dave uncovers three distinct, and somewhat complex ways that we can experience spiritual or religious abuse, and offers one incredibly simple and effective solution. Scripture reference from 'Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind' in John 9:1-38.

Using two miracles - for emphasis - Jesus reminds us that when we bring nothing, He takes our inadequacies and make them more than we could ever ask or imagine.

Pastor Scott uses the very difficult passage of Mark 7:24-29 to share some of his experiences of racial division and tension, offering a suggestion of a better way to view ourselves and others.

How does Jesus cross the line in the midst of the pains, struggles, chaos and challenges - the storms of life? Leigh provides great insight into Mark 4.

Discomfort comes from crossing the line into others' pain. Dave takes an in-depth look at the existence of pain thru the disease of leprosy - the ancient and what we would call 'modern-day' - and shares the incredible story of Dr. Paul Brand.

What makes this such a great time to be alive? Looking at the life of Daniel - and MLK - Dave shows us a spiritually revolutionary life when the times call for change in the midst of incredible challenge.

Why does 'sorry' seem to be the hardest word? And, what can we learn from one of the most notorious and scandalous stories in the Bible about the value of saying you're sorry? Pastor Dave digs deep into a story you thought you knew about David and Bathsheba.

Through the example of a reluctant leader, Moses, we gain insight into God's calling on our lives - even when we want to run and say 'no!'. Pastor Dave also shares the story of his calling to Riverbend in 2005.

What is promise-making - and -keeping all about? Pastor Dave digs into Dr. Seuss, stories from his grandfather and the timeless cautionary tale of Joseph and what it means for your 'Yes' to mean 'Yes'.

Using the story of Abraham, Dave takes us on a journey and a decision that looks ridiculous from our, and his son Isaac's, viewpoint. But, what about Abraham's - and God's? We also get a great lesson on the Hebrew names of God.