Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

This is message 8 in Gospel Record of John John 3:1-21 True salvation does not come through religion, position, or moral effort, but through a spiritual rebirth that only God can give. Every person, no matter how sincere or knowledgeable, must be made new by believing in Christ, who came from heaven to bring life to those who are spiritually dead. God’s love moved Him to provide salvation freely t...

We have come to another of the great evidences that we are God's children. Read 1 John 2:7-11 and take special notice of the closing expression in verse eight. The Bible says, "the true light now shineth." We are living in a world of light and darkness. Our lives are made of decisions, and we need God's light to give us wisdom to make right decisions. One can live a long life without wisdom, and l...

This is message 8 in Gospel Record of John John 2:12-25 Jesus reveals His authority and holiness by confronting empty religion and calling for true reverence toward God. He exposes hearts that rely or are impressed by outward signs but unchanged within, showing that genuine faith is not built on spectacles but on trust in who he is. by pointing beyond a building to Himself, He declares that God's...

In 1 John. 2:3-6, the writer says in verse three, "We know him." How well do you know Jesus Christ? John, the human penman for this epistle, knew the Lord Jesus. Their mothers were sisters. There is no doubt that they had an acquaintance because of that relationship, but there was more to it than that earthly acquaintance.

This is message 7 in Gospel Record of John John 2:1-12 Jesus reveals His glory by working quietly and powerfully in the ordinary moments of life when He is invited in. He takes situations marked by lack and transforms them into abundance, not through display, but through obedience and trust. Those who listen to His voice and follow His direction are the ones who see His hand at work. True faith gr...

This is message 6 in Gospel Record of John John 1:35-51 The Christian life begins with a personal invitation to encounter Christ, not merely to hear about Him. Those who truly meet Him are compelled to share that discovery with others, drawing friends and family to see for themselves who He is. Christ reveals Himself as the One who redeems from sin, fulfills God’s promises, and bridges the gap bet...

This is message 5 in Gospel Record of John John 1:29-34 Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God sent by the Father to deal fully with the problem of sin. He came not merely to teach or lead, but to offer Himself as the sacrifice God had provided from the beginning. His worth and authority rest in who He is, the eternal Son of God marked by the Spirit and approved by heaven. Through Him, sin is not me...

This is message 4 in Gospel Record of John John 1:19-28 God raised up a faithful witness whose purpose was not to draw attention to himself but to point others to Christ. When questioned by religious leaders, he refused every title that would elevate him and identified himself only as a voice preparing the way for the Lord. His message confronted pride, exposed false confidence in religion, and ca...

This is message 3 in Gospel Record of John John 1:14-18 The eternal Son of God entered the world by becoming fully man while remaining fully God, bringing God near rather than distant. In taking on flesh, He revealed the heart of the Father, displaying divine glory through humility, compassion, and truth. He lived among people so they could know God personally, not through symbols or shadows, but...

The book of 1 John is written to Christians; it is a message about God's faithfulness to His children. Read 1 John 2:1-2 and take special notice of the expression in verse one, "We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."

This is message 01 in Understanding the Love of God 2 Chronicles 33:1-13 Knowing God is not proven by upbringing, opportunity, or outward religion buy by a heart that responds to Him in humility. A person can reject truth, abuse privilege, and into deep rebellion, yet God remains willing to speak and ready to forgive. When pride refuses to listen, affliction may become the means God uses to bring...

This is message 02 in Gospel Record of John John 1:6-13 God sent the Light into the world so that men might know Him, yet the world rejected what it did not want to receive. The Light shone clearly through Christ, revealing God, exposing darkness, and offering life, but many turned away even when faced with truth. Still, rejection did not stop God's purpose. To all who receive Christ by faith, God...

John 1:1-5 Jesus Christ is eternal and fully God, existing before all things and standing as the Creator of everything that exists. Life itself flows from Him, and that life shines as light into a dark world that resists and rejects it. He is not a created being or a lesser expression of God, but God Himself made known. All creation testifies to His power, and every person is accountable for how t...

The Lord is the light. Notice what God's Word says in 1 John 1:3-7. We read in verse five, "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." Because God is light, He provides the light we need for our daily walk. The Christian life is a journey through earth to glory. It is the light of the Lord that enables us to make the journey victoriously. The key work in this epistle is "fellowship."

The Word of Life is one of the wonderful titles given to our Lord Jesus Christ. The powerful purpose of the Bible is to reveal the Word of Life to us. As the Lord opens for us the first epistle of John, we find how quickly He leads us to the Word of Life. The things we find in this epistle are written to believers who "...believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal...

This is message 37 in The Names of God Series The God Who Created and Covenanted with His People Malachi 2:10-16 God reveals Himself as the One God who created His people and bound them together by covenant, and that truth demands faithfulness in every area of life. When people forget who God is, unfaithfulness shows up in how they treat one another, how they honor marriage, and how they guard the...

This is message 37 in The Names of God Series The God Who Is Coming Back Isaiah 9:6 The name El Gibbor reveals that the child who came in humility is the Mighty God who conquers sin, death, and every enemy of His people. He came first to suffer and save, and He will return to reign with authority and righteousness. This truth gives hope in a dark world and assurance that the same God who was might...

This is message 36 in The Names of God Series The Virgin Born Son of God Isaiah 7:10-14 The name Immanuel declares that God did not remain distant from humanity but came to dwell among us. In Jesus Christ, God entered the world through the virgin birth, not by human effort but by divine power, bringing salvation by grace. This truth assures us that God is truly with us, present in our need, powerf...

This is message 35 in The Names of God Series Daniel 7:9-18 The name Ancient of Days reveals God as the eternal King who stands above time, history, and every empire of men. While kingdoms rise and falls in chaos and pride, God remains seated on His throne, ruling with holiness and righteous judgment. He alone has everlasting dominion, and He gives the kingdom to His Son, whose rule will never end...

This is message 33 in The Names of God Series Daniel 3:1-30 The name Son of God reveals that Christ is present with His people in the hardest trials and that no authority on earth stands above Him. The fire that threatened the three Hebrews became the place where His presence was seen most clearly. He walked with them, protected them, and showed that He alone is God over kings, nations, and every...

This is message 34 in The Names of God Series Daniel 4:28-37 The name King of Heaven reveals that God rules over every throne and every life. Nebuchadnezzar learned that no human strength, achievement, or kingdom can stand against the God who humbles the proud and restores the repentant. The rise and fall of nation rests in His hands, and every heart must come to acknowledge His authority. Don't f...

God has a message for us in every book of the Bible. In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah looks back on what had already happened and warns us of what will happen if we do not turn back to God. We must repent and ask God to turn us to Him so He can bring revival before it is too late.

This is message 32 in The Names of God Series Jeremiah 32:1-44 God rules over every life and every circumstance, and nothing is too hard for Him. He gives hope when situations appear impossible, He is worthy of trust and praise in every place, and His purposes reaches far beyond what anyone can see or understand. His promises remain firm even when everything around seems to fall apart, and true co...

This is message 31 in The Names of God Series Jeremiah 17:1-8 he Fountain of Living Water is the only true source of life, strength, and satisfaction. Every other source people trust in eventually runs dry, but God never does. Those who rely on their own wisdom, human help, or the deceitfulness of their own hearts find only emptiness, while those who trust in the Lord become rooted, supplied, and...

This is message 30 in The Names of God Series Psalm 90:1-17 The name El Olam reveals God as the Everlasting One who stands over all time and is never limited by it. Our lives move quickly and our days are short, but God remains constant, unchanging, and fully present in every moment. He sees all of time at once, knows every part of our lives, and calls us to use each day wisely. When we recognize...