Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

This is message 39 in Gospel Record of John John 12:27-36 The cross stands as the turning point where God’s glory is revealed through surrender, where sin is judged, and where the power of darkness is broken. What appears to be defeat is in truth the triumph that draws all people to salvation, offering life to those who believe while warning that the opportunity to respond will not last forever. T...

This is message 38 in Gospel Record of John The Miracle of Multiplication John 12:23-26 True spiritual fruitfulness is only found through surrender, as life multiplies when self is yielded and placed into God’s hands. Holding on to personal will and comfort leads to barrenness, but dying to self allows the life of Christ to be revealed and extended to others. What seems like loss becomes the very...

Simply understanding the Bible will not bring salvation. The message must be believed and obeyed.

This is message 37 in Gospel Record of John John 12:20-22 A sincere desire to know Christ must be met with a willing response from those who already know Him, because people are searching for more than religion, they are seeking a real encounter with the Saviour. Fear, uncertainty, and overthinking can cause missed opportunities, but simple obedience opens the door for others to come to Him. God u...

This is message 36 in Gospel Record of John John 12:12-19 Jesus is the true King, but He does not come to fulfill human expectations or earthly ambitions. He comes in humility to bring peace with God, and every person must decide whether to receive Him for who He is or reject Him because He does not fit their desires. Enthusiasm and outward praise are not enough, because a heart that seeks Him onl...

This is message 35 in Gospel Record of John John 12:1-11 True devotion to Christ is marked by a love that gives freely, sacrificially, and without concern for the opinions of others. While some measure worth by what can be gained or kept, genuine worship pours out what is most valuable because it recognizes who He is. Such love will often be misunderstood or criticized, yet it is always precious i...

This is message 33 in Gospel Record of John John 11:1-44 Jesus reveals that He alone has power over death, not only to promise life but to give it, calling people out of hopelessness into living reality. What appears final to human eyes is not beyond His authority, and even in seasons of delay, sorrow, and confusion, His purpose is unfolding for the glory of God and the strengthening of faith. He...

This is message 34 in Gospel Record of John John 11:44-57 When the truth is clearly revealed, it demands a response, and the same evidence that leads some to believe will harden others who refuse to surrender. Unbelief is not a lack of proof but a resistance of that heart, often driven by pride, fear, or the desire to maintain control. Even as opposition rises and evil intentions take shape, God's...

Knowing that we have eternal life should cause us to give our lives completely to the Lord Jesus Christ.

This is message 7 in Understanding the Love of God Psalm 118 Every day is shaped by the hand of God and must be received with trust, confidence, and rejoicing, even when it leads through hardship and suffering. True joy is not rooted in circumstances or human support but in the unchanging mercy, strength, and salvation of the Lord, who guides every step and overrules every opposition. What may app...

We live in a world of many gods, but there is only one true and living God. Our God is the true God. He says of Himself, "I am God, and there is none else." He has told us that we can have assurance of eternal life. He is the true God who hears and answers prayer. Let us love Him, serve Him, and give Him His rightful place in life.

This is message 6 in Understanding the Love of God Psalm 22 The cross reveals the full weight of sin and the depth of Christ’s sacrifice, showing that redemption was not a light or symbolic act but the real outpouring of God’s judgment upon the sinless Son. He endured abandonment, rejection, and intense suffering in both body and soul so that sinners could be brought near and made righteous. What...

This is message 32 in Gospel Record of John John 10:31-42 Everything rests on recognizing who Jesus truly is, because if He is not God, He cannot save. His words, His works, and the testimony surrounding Him all point to one clear truth that demands a response. Some reject Him despite overwhelming evidence, while others believe and find life. The difference is not in the proof given but in the hea...

God's words are greater than man's words. God's words are more convicting, have more authority, and are clearer than man's words. God's witness is greater than man's witness. As we read in 1 John 5:1-12, we find the statement in verse nine, "the witness of God is greater." This is the divine record versus man's record. The witness of God is greater!

This is message 31 in Gospel Record of John John 10:19-30 Amid countless voices that compete for attention, true life and security are found in recognizing and following the voice of Christ. Those who belong to Him respond because they know Him, not merely with outward agreement but with a living connection that cannot be mistaken. Unbelief persists not because truth is hidden but because the hear...

This is message 30 in Gospel Record of John John 10:1-21 True security and abundant life are found only in the One who knows His people personally, leads them faithfully, and gives Himself for their sake. Unlike false voices that seek to use and destroy, He calls, guides, and protects with perfect care and love. His authority is not forced but recognized by those who hear and trust His voice. The...

This is message 29 in Gospel Record of John John 9:8-41 A life genuinely touched by Christ cannot remain hidden, because real transformation becomes a powerful and undeniable witness. While simple faith may begin with limited understanding, it grows stronger through testing, opposition, and personal conviction. Those who reject truth often do so out of pride and resistance, even when the evidence...

This is message 28 in Gospel Record of John John 9:1-7 Human suffering is often misunderstood as something to explain or assign blame, but in God’s hands it becomes a setting for His power and purpose to be revealed. What appears to be a lifelong limitation can be part of a greater design where Christ makes Himself known. He alone brings true light, opening not only physical eyes but spiritual und...

God's greatest demonstration of love is Calvary. If you want to know what God is like, look at the cross. If you have an argument with something God has done, and you think the Lord has mistreated people or withheld mercy when He could have given mercy, then look at the cross. The Lord Jesus Christ suffered and bled and died for the vilest of us. This is the love of God. The height of divine glory...

This is message 4 in Understanding the Love of God Lamentations 3:22-36 Even in the darkest seasons of loss, suffering, and disappointment, hope is not found in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. His mercy holds back the judgment we deserve, His compassion never fails, and His faithfulness never wavers. When everything else seems stripped away, the Lord Himself remains enough. T...

This is message 27 in Gospel Record of John John 8:48-59 When truth confronts a hardened heart, it often produces rejection instead of repentance. Face with clear evidence and unmistakable claims, these leaders chose to insult and deny rather than believe. Yet Christ did not soften His words. He revealed that eternal life is found in receiving Him and that He is not merely a teacher but the eterna...

This is message 26 in Gospel Record of John John 8:31-47 True freedom is not found in heritage, religion, or outward identity but in a living relationship with Christ through His truth. Real faith continues in His word and allows that truth to shape the heart and life. Those who resist the truth remain in bondage to sin even while claiming spiritual privilege. The dividing line is not knowledge bu...

This is message 25 in Gospel Record of John John 8:12-30 Jesus alone brings the light that reveals truth, exposes darkness, and guides the soul to life. Those who follow Him are led out of spiritual blindness, while those who reject Him remain in darkness despite all their religious knowledge. The greatest danger is not ignorance but unbelief, because refusing the light leaves a person trapped in...

This is message 24 in Gospel Record of John John 8:1-11 Religious pride is quick to condemn the sins of others while ignoring the sin within the heart. When confronted with truth, those who came to accuse were forced to face their own guilt and quietly walked away. Yet where human judgment sought to destroy, but He offered forgiveness and a call to a changed life. The same Savior who exposes the h...

This is message 23 in Gospel Record of John John 7:30-53 When Christ is clearly presented, neutrality becomes impossible. His words, works, and invitation expose the heart and force a decision. Some are drawn to believe, others argue or dismiss the truth, and still others harden themselves in open rejection. The difference is not the evidence but the condition of the heart. Christ offers living sa...