Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

This is message 31 in The Power of God's Name 1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering for the name of Christ is not strange but expected, for the world that rejected Him will also reproach those who belong to HIm. Such trials are part of God's refining work, proving faith and bringing Glory to His name. Believers are called to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings, to avoid shame by living holy lives, and to e...

This is message 30 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 54:1-7 True deliverance comes not from human effort but from trusting fully in who God is. To call upon His name is to rely on His power, character, and faithfulness rather than our own strength. When opposition arises and solutions seem out of reach, faith chooses dependence on God instead of force, resting in His justice, His presence, and His...

No promise in God's Word brings such bountiful blessings as the one act of obedience in tithing. Every Christian is one of God's stewards. God's stewards have been assigned a responsibility from the Lord, to manage God's goods as they are distributed and used in this world. We have learned that all that the Father has is at our disposal. May God help us to be wise, but even more importantly to be...

This is message 29 in The Power of God's Name Exodus 34:1-7 God's glory is revealed not through dazzling displays but through the proclamation of His name. To proclaim His name is to declare His character, revealing His mercy, grace, patience, goodness, truth, and justice. This is not simply a title but the unveiling of who God truly is. To know His name is to know His nature, and to proclaim His...

This is message 28 in The Power of God's Name Acts 15:26 True devotion to Jesus means valuing His name above life itself. From the apostles who risked everything, to Paul who was ready to die, to Stephen and countless others who faced death with joy, the testimony is clear. The name of Jesus is worth every sacrifice. Across history, faithful believers have proven that following Him is not about sa...

This is message 27 in The Power of God's Name John 1:9-13 Eternal life is found in believing on the name of Jesus Christ. To believe and receive Him is to be made a child of God by His miraculous work. To reject Him is to remain under condemnation. already separated from God. But for those who believe, there is not only salvation but the assurance of knowing that eternal life is theirs, secure by...

Are you prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? His coming is certain. Our attitude toward Christ's return determines the quality of our Christian lives. Until He comes, we are to "occupy." This means there is a work to be done for Him.

This is message 26 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 124:1-8 When the enemies of God's people rise with overwhelming strength, the outcome does not rest on human alliances, wisdom, or might, but on the Lord Himself. He alone breaks the snare, halts the flood, and silences, the devourer. The same God who made heaven and earth is the unfailing help of His people, proving that no enemy is greater than...

This is message 25 in The Power of God's Name 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Justification is the act of God declaring a guilty sinner righteous solely on the basis of Christ’s finished work. It is not earned through moral effort or religious ritual, but received by faith in the name of the Lord Jesus. His sinless life, atoning death, and victorious resurrection fully satisfy the demands of God’s justice, m...

This is message 24 in The Power of God's Name James 5:13-16 Anointing in the name of the Lord is an act of faith that declares total surrender to God’s will. It is not a mystical ritual but a recognition that life, health, and even weakness belong fully to Him. Through prayer, confession, and dependence on His power, believers acknowledge that God alone has authority over their circumstances. Whet...

Stewardship is our response to God. Our faithfulness to Him is our response to His faithfulness to us. We love Him because He first loved us. We serve Him because we love Him. We yield ourselves to Him because He gave Himself to ransom our souls.

Those of us that have received Jesus Christ as our Saviour have received the gospel. Our understanding has been opened that He died, was buried, and that He rose again the third day. We are witnesses of these things. We have received the gospel. Nothing we have to give is as powerful and life changing as the gospel.

This is message 23 in The Power of God's Name Jesus revealed the very nature of God through His obedience, sacrificial love, faithful proclamation of truth, and unwavering unity with the Father. Every word He spoke and every act He performed displayed the holiness, love, truth, and protection found in God’s name. Those who belong to Him are called to continue this work, living in such a way that t...

This is message 22 in The Power of God's Name Philippians 2:5-13 Christ, though fully God, chose humility, taking the form of a servant and submitting to death on the cross to fulfill the Father’s will. Because of His obedience, God exalted Him and gave Him the name above every name, before which every knee will bow and every tongue confess His lordship. This truth calls all people to live in surr...

Some things remain a mystery to us in the Word of God, but some things are perfectly clear to all. We are going to understand when we conclude with this passage that it is very clear to all of us that if we obey the Lord, He will give us great reward. If we disobey the Lord, it will bring great ruin.

This is message 63 in the Isaiah series. The Earth is My Footstool Isaiah 66:1-24 God declares His greatness and sovereignty by reminding us that He cannot be contained by temples or human traditions. True worship begins with a humble heart that trembles at His Word. Isaiah’s final message reveals a God who will judge false religion, restore His people, establish His Kingdom, and make His glory kn...

This is message 62 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 65:18-24 The Millennial Kingdom will be a time of joy, peace, and restoration unlike anything the world has ever known. God will transform Jerusalem into a place of rejoicing, extend long life and prosperity to His people, and rule with perfect justice. Prayers will be answered before they are even spoken, the curse will be rolled back, and even natu...

This is message 21 in The Power of God's Name Genesis 4:16-5:32 The descendants of Cain built a society that advanced in culture but drifted far from God, marked by rebellion, pride, and self-sufficiency. In contrast, the line of Seth began to call upon the name of the Lord, openly declaring their dependence on Him. This contrast reveals the spiritual divide between those who live without God and...

Each year, business magazines list the richest people in the world. All of this may be interesting, but the real question is, "Who is rich toward God?" Nothing we earn or gather from this world can by itself ever be considered true riches. God has something else in mind when He speaks about "true riches."

This is message 61 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 65:1-16 God offers Himself freely, even to those who do not seek Him, but when pride, false worship, and stubborn hearts refuse His grace, judgement will come. While many go their own way and face ruin, God always preserves a faithful remnant who trust in Him, He will bless those who call on His name and separate them from those who reject Him. The d...

This is message 60 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 64:1-12 When people stop calling on the name of the Lord, they lose the nearness of God, the power of answered prayer, and the shaping work of His hand. Isaiah cries out for mercy, not from a place of innocence, but from a deep awareness that silence toward God leads to spiritual ruin. Only when people turn back to the Lord in Faith, repentance, and...

Our God is an all-wise God. In His wisdom, He has designed our lives so that by living it properly in time, we make the greatest investment for etermity. Think of what God has done to devise such a plan for our lives. He connects "now" and "then."

This is message 59 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 63:1-19 God acts in righteousness and mercy to make His name known. He judges sin, redeems the repentant, and keeps His promises not because anyone deserves it but because He is holy, faithful, and true. Every work he performs point back to Himself, and every act of deliverance declares His glory. Even when people fail, His purpose stands. He will no...

This is message 58 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 61:1-11 The Spirit of the Lord brings healing, liberty, and restoration to those who are broken and bound. When Jesus read these words in the synagogue at Nazareth, He declared that this work had begun in Him. Instead of bringing the vengeance many expected, He offered grace to all who would believe. Though rejected by His own, He continued His missi...

This is message 20 in The Power of God's Name 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 God calls His people to walk in order and obedience under the authority of His name. When believers refuse to work, stir up strife, or reject godly instruction, it dishonors Christ and weakens the church. Paul’s command is clear: work quietly, live responsibly, and continue in well-doing without giving in to weariness. When disci...