Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

The moment you come to trust Christ as your Saviour; you are as safe in Him as you would be if you were already standing in the presence of God in heaven. Judas Iscariot kissed the door to heaven yet went to hell because he never trusted Christ for his soul's salvation. Ask the Holy Spirit to prove to you that you are one of God's children and heaven is your home. Heaven or hell rest upon whether...

This is message 35 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 36:1-37:38 Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts, stands as the defender of His people when they trust fully in Him. When the enemy mocks God's name and threatens His people with overwhelming strength, He does not remain silent. Hezekiah laid the blasphemous threats before the Lord, not in panic, but in faith, and the Lord answered with power. Without a...

This is message 34 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 35:1-10 Isaiah 35 gives a breathtaking picture of the joy, peace, and restoration that will characterize the Millennial Kingdom under Christ's reign. The curse will be lifted, creation will be healed, and God's people will live in His presence with everlasting joy. Every sorrow will be replaced with singing, every weakness with strength, and every wo...

This is message 8 in The Power of God's Name John 14:13-16, 15:16, 16:23-26 To ask in Jesus' name, as taught in John 14-16, is not a formula for getting what one wants, but a call to pray in alignment with Christ's will and authority. Jesus prepared His disciples to approach the Father with confidence, assuring them that their prayers would be heard and answered when offered in His name. Asking in...

The blessings God has for us are not all stored up in heaven. God wants us to know Him while we are here on this earth. The tribulation we face in this world should bring us quickly to the end of ourselves, keep us on our knees crying out to God, and cause us to see how much we truly need the Lord. God has us in this world to serve Him here and now.

This is message 33 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 34:1-17 God's word is sure, and every word He has spoken will come to pass. Isaiah 34 warns of coming judgement on the nations, but it also calls us to "seek the book of the Lord" and trust its certainty. Whether in judgement or in hope, salvation or spiritual growth, the Scriptures are reliable, powerful, and complete. Every promise God has made wil...

God the Son is praying for us! Between the offenses of our sinful hearts and our holy God stands the sinless and perfect Son of God. Jesus Christ is praying that God the Father will keep us from evil and enable us to be faithful witnesses. The greatest thing we have in a local church is not its meetings or what it does to serve the community. The greatest thing is that our Saviour is praying for u...

This is message 32 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 33:1-24 God’s people had failed to find help in human alliances, but Isaiah reminded them that real hope would never come from Egypt or diplomacy—it would come from the Lord. As Judge, He brings justice; as Lawgiver, He calls His people to holiness; and as King, He rules with righteousness, peace, and saving power. When God's people look to Him in fa...

This is message 31 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 32:1-20 When Christ reigns as King, His rule will be marked by righteousness, justice, and peace. Under His leadership, truth will no longer be hidden, character will no longer be misjudged, and the land will no longer be cursed. Though judgment comes to the complacent and careless, God promises to pour out His Spirit, restore His people, and bless t...

This is message 38 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 30:1-33-Isaiah 31:1-9 God, in His righteousness, bring judgement on those who trust in worldly strength and reject His Word, yet even in that judgement, He calls His people to repentance. Though they turn to Egypt and despise His truth, He waits to be gracious. He invited them to return, promising guidance, blessing, and deliverance-- not by human po...

This is message 29 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 29:1-24 God identifies Himself as the Holy One of Jacob, not because His people are righteous, but because He is faithful—even to the rebellious. Through judgment, He humbles them; through mercy, He restores them. Though they were blind and deaf to His Word, He promises a day when their eyes will be opened, their hearts made right, and their joy full...

This is message 28 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 28:1-29 God’s people had grown weary of clear, simple preaching. They mocked Isaiah for repeating God’s Word line upon line, but their rejection of plain truth would bring devastating judgment. God would scatter them among foreign nations where they could no longer hear or understand His voice. Yet through it all, God remained faithful—plowing, plant...

Only one can declare unto us all that we need to know about the only true God, and that one is the Lord Jesus Christ, God's only begotten So. We have been given by God the Father to God the Son. God the Father gave God the Son the words to speak. The men He spoke them to kept them. If there were a new beginning of obedience to God on the part of God's children, we would have the mightiest revival...

This is message 7 in Gathered in His Name. Matthew 18:15-20 When Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name," He was not speaking of a general prayer meeting, but of the church acting under His authority in matters of discipline. Gathered in His name means carrying out His will with the weight of His presence and power behind us. Both Matthew 18 and 1 Corinthians 5 teach that...

This is message 19 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 18:1-7 Ethiopia’s role in biblical prophecy reveals God’s sovereignty over nations and His control over history. Though powerful in trade and diplomacy, Ethiopia’s alliances could not secure its future—only the Lord could. In time, Ethiopia would recognize His authority, bringing tribute to Zion and embracing the truth of God. From the Queen of Sheba...

This is message 27 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 27:1-13 God has promised to keep Israel, and He will fulfill every word. He will deal with their enemies, gather His people back to their land, and restore them both physically and spiritually. His covenant is sure, His protection is certain, and His faithfulness guarantees their future. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Ba...

This is message 26 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 26:1-21 God promises perfect peace to those who trust in Him. His people are secured by His salvation, guarded by His truth, and strengthened by His everlasting power. As they wait upon Him, He keeps them in peace—both now and in His coming kingdom. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp...

If you want to know a man's heart, listen to him pray. In Christ's High Priestly Prayer, Jesus Christ took a glimpse backward through time and into eternity. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit existed in eternity past. Our Saviour is the Son of God. Every person who enters heaven will go in on the righteous record of Jesus Christ.

This is message 24 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 24:1-23 The Lord will bring devastating judgment upon the whole earth, stripping it bare and laying it waste because of mankind’s sin. Individuals, nations, and rulers—both earthly and spiritual—will face His righteous wrath. Yet when all is shaken, the Lord alone will be exalted, reigning in glory from Mount Zion as the Holy One of Israel. Don't for...

This is message 25 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 25:1-12 God’s people have always waited for Him, trusting His promises and hoping in His salvation. Isaiah 25 points to the day when that waiting is over—when the Lord reigns in glory, evil is defeated, death is conquered, and all nations gather to worship Him. This is our God; we have waited for Him, and He is faithful. Don't forget to download our...

Jesus Christ alone has the power and authority to give us life eternal. It cost the death and suffering of Christ to pay our sin debt. Once you have asked God to forgive your sin and by faith trusted Christ alone for your soul's salvation, nothing else is needed. Everlasting life is an everlasting discovery of God. Because we know eternal life, we are to be witnesses of eternal life.

This is message 23 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 23:1-18 Trye, once a wealthy maritime power known for its trade and influence, became a symbol of pride and self-reliance judged by God. Though it flourished through alliances, commerce, and cultural influence, its downfall came through divine judgement carried out by nations like Babylon and later Alexander the Great. Yet, in God's purpose, Tyre's w...

The High Priestly Prayer is the greatest prayer ever prayed by the greatest Person who ever lived on the earth. Everything about Christ's birth, incarnation, and robing in flesh, was all for this one hour when He would go to the cross to bleed and die for our sins. Every detail that God reveals to us about Himself gives us more reason to praise Him.

This is message 6 in The Power of His Name series. 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 Solomon's prayer at the Temple’s dedication reveals the power of calling on God's name. He acknowledges God's greatness, His covenant faithfulness, and His nearness to hear from heaven. As he prays over seven specific situations, Solomon repeatedly emphasizes confessing and knowing God's name as the key to answered prayer. Whe...

This is message 05 in The Power of His Name series. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a place of refuge, revealing His character, power, and faithfulness. Through His names, He has made Himself known, providing His people with assurance and security. Just as a strong tower offers protection from danger, those who trust in His name find shelter in His unchanging nature. Throughout Scripture, H...