Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

This is message 21 in the Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:14-22 Jesus addresses the Laodicean church, condemning their lukewarm, complacent state. Despite their material wealth, they are spiritually impoverished, blind, and naked. Jesus calls them to repentance, advising them to seek genuine spiritual richness, righteousness, and clarity. The passage highlights Jesus' persistent plea to...

This is message 20 in the Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:7-13 The Philadelphia church age, covering the years 1700 to 1900, was a dynamic period marked by a surge in missions work and spiritual revival. This era witnessed the influential efforts of the Moravians, who pioneered the mordern missionary movement under the leaders like Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf. Their global missionary...

We are the church of the living God! To advance with the Lord, we must fill our lives with the Word of God. God is looking for men and women with grateful hearts who are rejoicing in His mercy, finding strength in the Lord Jesus, and appreciating other believers serving around them. When the Lord finds workers like that, He will use them to build His church.

This is message 19 in the Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:7-13 The message highlights the historical and spiritual significance of the church in Philadelphia as described in Revelation 3:7-13. Despite the church's hardships and small size, the small church remained faithful to God's word, did not deny Christ's name, and lived with an eternal perspective. Jesus recognized their persevera...

This is message 18 in the Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:7-13 The passage emphasizes the faithfulness and promises of Jesus to the church of Philadelphia, as described in Revelation 3:7-13. Despite their weaknesses and challenges, the church remained steadfast in their obedience and trust in God. Jesus, who holds the key of David, promises to open doors for them that no one can shut, t...

This is message 12 in Labor In the Church 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Paul had a desire to come back to Timothy and the church of Ephesus. Paul did reply that if his return was delayed, he wanted Timothy and the people of the church to know how to behave themselves in the house of God. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://...

This is message 11 in Labor In the Church Acts 20:13-38 Om Acts 20:13-38, Paul journeys back to Jerusalem from his third missionary trip, aiming to arrive before Pentecost. He meets the Ephesian church leaders in Miletus, likely for the last time, and shares his heartfelt testimony. Despite hardships, Paul remains committed to preaching the gospel and warns them of future challenges, emphasizing t...

This is message 16 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Acts 20:6-12 The First Day of the Week, observed on Sunday, signifies the Church's shift from the Jewish Sabbath to honoring Christ'a resurrection. Key scriptures show this transition, with Jesus appearing to His disciples and early Christians gathering on Sundays. Paul's meeting in Acts 20:6-12 , where Eutychus was miraculously revived, high...

In order to lead others back to God, we must first prepare our own hearts. The Holy Spirit desires to strengthen us in our inner man. When we study and obey God's Word, the Lord will prepare us for His work. Great joy comes when we live in the overflow of our walk with God teaching others also.

This is message 17 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:1-6 During the Middle Ages, known as the Dark Ages due to the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church and a lack of widespread Christian enlightenment, the Renaissance sparked renewed interest in scripture following the influx of Greek literature and preserved Bible texts into Europe. This period saw the rise of the Protestant Ref...

This is message 16 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis, once a thriving city known for its economic strength during the Persian and Roman eras, became complacent, leading to its downfall. This historical backdrop mirrors the condition of the church in Sardis, which appeared alive but was spiritually dead, resting on its past achievements. The church was warned to awaken an...

Once we have trusted Christ as our Saviour, our Christian life is only beginning. We must share with others that we have been saved by the blood of the Lamb. In Ezra 6, the remnant that returned to rebuild the temple were faithful to continue obeying the Lord by observing the Passover. As they obeyed, the Lord strengthened them and filled them with His joy!

This is message 15 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:1-6 The church in Sardis appears vibrant but is spiritually lifeless, with only a faint spark remaining. It's urged to remember its fervent beginnings and rekindle its commitment, focusing on meaningful spiritual activities rather than being scattered. The church must repent and hold fast to its foundational faith to avoid divine...

This is message 14 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:18-29 The Thyatira period, spanning A.D. 500 to 1500, is notable for the Roman Catholic Church's dominance, characterized by widespread idolatry and the centralization of power under the Pope, akin to Old Testament Jezebel's influence in Israel. Practices such as praying to saint images and valuing religious relics were prevalent...

God sent His messengers to stir the remnant to finish rebuilding the temple. Preaching cranks the engine! In Zechariah 4, the prophet declared the vision God had given him of how the Lord's people are to influence the world around them. We cannot accomplish God's will, being His light, without the Holy Spirit.

This is message 13 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:18-19 Thyatira, located southeast of Pergamos, was known for its military presence and commerce, particularly in purple dye. It was steeped in pagan worship, notably of the sun god Tyrimnas, depicted as a warrior. Contrasting with this, Jesus presents Himself with flaming eyes and feet of bronze, symbolizing divine authority and...

This is message 12 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:18-29 The letter to Thyatira criticizes the church's emphasis on works rather than true worship, highlighting Christ’s omniscient and judgmental nature through his fiery eyes and bronze feet. Unlike Pergamos, which tolerated false doctrines, Thyatira was actively teaching them, led by a 'Jezebel' figure promoting idolatry. Despit...

This is message 11 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:12-17 The church of Pergamos represents the period from A.D. 300-500, characterized by the church's union with the secular world. This era began with intense persecution but shifted when Constantine's conversion and the Edict of Milan ended it, leading to the lending of pagan practices with Christianity. The Council of Nicaea in...

Four years after the remnant returned and began rebuilding the temple, the people left God's work unfinished. God sent two preachers to remind them of what He had given them to do. The people were stirred to a new beginning of obedience by the preaching of God's Word. When their enemies tried to intimidate them, they kept their eyes on the Lord. As they obeyed the Lord, He strengthened them to do...

This is message 10 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos was a notable city in Asia, famous for its grand temples, including one to Zeus, and a large library. It was a center of Emperor worship and paganism, earning the title "seat of Satan." Despite this, faithful Christians like Antipas stood firm. Jesus rebuked the church for allowing the compromising doctrine of Bala...

This is message 9 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:12-17 The letter to Pergamos was addressed to a church that was drifting into worldliness and carnality. There were some who were resisting the general flow of the tide, but the majority were being swept out to sea. It is more popular to seek a comfortable compromise with the world. Don't forget to download our app for more from t...

This is message 8 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna means crushed. It has the same roots as Myrrh, which is an embalming plant. It had to be crushed in order to emit its sweet fragrance. The age this church represents is from 100-300 AD and was the time of persecuted church. During these two centuries much of the church was hated, outlawed, and persecuted. Don't forget...

This is message 7 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:8-11 In Smyrna, the early Christian church faced intense persecution and temptation to compromise their beliefs to gain acceptance from the world. Despite this, Jesus condemned the introduction of false doctrines, calling it the "synagogue of Satan," and urged believers to remain steadfast. The pressures of contemporary life often...

This is message 6 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:8-11 In His letter to Smyrna, Jesus, who understands suffering, acknowledges the church's tribulations and poverty, affirming their spiritual riches. He warns of false doctrines from the "synagogue of Satan" and prepares them for imminent persecution, explaining that their trials serve a divine purpose. Jesus promises a crown of l...

We are in a spiritual war. The world, the flesh, and the Devil use the same tactics today that they did when the remnant of the Jews returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. The only way to face the advance of our adversaries is with the aid of the Holy Spirit, the truth of God's Word, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.