Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

This is message 15 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 34:1-22 Psalm 34 is David’s song of praise birthed from desperation and deliverance. In it, he calls God’s people to exalt the Lord’s name at all times—because of His faithfulness, His provision, His peace, and His nearness in our brokenness. David’s testimony is not theoretical; it flows from personal rescue and real trust. Whether in caves or t...

Christ is praying that His followers would be one with God the Father, one with God the Son, one with God the Holy Spirit, and one with each other. When He prays for those who will also believe because of the word the disciples will give, He is praying for His future followers. All believers in every century have in common the same Saviour, the same Word, the same Holy Spirit, and the same glory.

This is message 49 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 51:1-52:10 God calls His people to wake up, remember His promises, and trust His power to save. Though they were weary and broken under judgment, He reminds them of His past faithfulness and assures them of present deliverance. He is still their Redeemer, still their strength, and still working out His plan. His people are not forsaken—they are calle...

This is message 48 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 50:1-11 The obedient Servant, foretold in Isaiah, speaks with wisdom and purpose even in suffering. Though rejected and beaten, He listens to the Father, speaks comfort to the weary, and fulfills His mission with unwavering trust. His words from the cross—spoken in agony—were not cries of defeat but declarations of grace, fulfillment, and victory. In...

This is message 47 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 49:1-26 The Servant of the Lord is chosen before birth, hidden for a time, and refined by God to fulfill a far-reaching mission. Though His labor appears in vain, He trusts the Father's purpose and timing. God promises restoration, victory, and glory through the One who will bring salvation not only to Israel but to the ends of the earth. Like a poli...

Sanctification and Christian service cannot be separated. God sanctifies us through His Son, through His Word, and through His Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ appeared on Calvary for our justification, He is now in heaven praying for our sanctification, and He will appear in the clouds for our glorification. As we are sanctified, we will develop the mind of Christ, we will become more like our Saviour,...

This is message 46 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 48:1-22 The Lord who teaches His people to profit calls them to trust His Word, follow His ways, and experience the peace and blessing He has prepared. Though Israel had been stubborn and slow to listen, God remained faithful-- declaring the future, guiding them with purpose, and offering redemption. His call to leave Babylon was not just about geogr...

This is message 14 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 20:1-9 This psalm reminds believers that victory in life's battles doesn't come from strength, strategy, or resources-- but from remembering the name of the Lord our God. The people stand with confidence before the battle ever began, not in themselves but in the God who defends, provides, heals, and leads. To trust His name is to trust His charac...

This is message 45 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 46:1- 47:15 Babylon believed she was untouchable--proud in her idol secure in her sorceries, and careless in her pleasures-- but the Lord of Hosts had already declared her fall. These chapters display the contrast between the lifeless god Babylon verses the trusted and the living God who carried His people and directed history with perfect precision....

This is message 44 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 45:20-25 The name El Tsaddik reveals that God is not only just in action but is justice itself. He knows every detail of the future, rules over all nations, and extends an invitation of salvation to the whole earth. Though His justice demands that sin be judged, His mercy provided the payment through Christ. Every knee will bow before Him—not only be...

This is message 43 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 44:26-45:19 God rules over kings, kingdoms, and every corner of human history, using even unbelievers like Cyrus to fulfill His will and bless His people. The promise of “treasures of darkness” reminds us that life’s hardest moments often hold the richest blessings—not in ease or escape, but in how they draw us closer to Christ. What feels like loss...

The greatest way to understand and know the Lord Jesus is to study His prayer life. In John 17:15-16, Christ is praying for those who are in the strength of life who get discouraged about a matter, and think, "I want out of here. I know I will go to heaven and be with the Lord. I would just like to go on." Our Lord Jesus would not pray for that because we need laborers for the Lord's work. He is p...

This is message 42 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 44:1-25 The Lord declares Himself as thy Redeemer--personal, powerful, and faithful. He formed His people, called them His own, and promises to pour out His spirit upon the,. In contrast to the lifeless idols crafted by human hands, God alone is eternal, sovereign, and able to declare the future. He blots out sin like a vanishing cloud and invites Hi...

This is message 12 in The Power of God's Name Hebrews 6:10; 2 Timothy 1:5 God never forgets the labor of love done in His name. Lois and Eunice serve as a powerful example-- Two women whose sincere, consistent faith helped shape Timothy's life and ministry. Their investment wasn't flashy or public, but it was faithful. They taught him the Scriptures, lived out what they believed, and quietly built...

The Christian life is not a little better than the world's way; it is completely different. If you are truly obedient to the Word of God, you will go against the grain of the world. Each of us have our faith personally challenged. This prayer challenges us to keep doing the right thing. May God enable us to be faithful witnesses in this Christ-rejecting world.

This is message 13 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 96:1-13 Psalm 96 calls all people and all creation to give glory to the name of the Lord—not only for what He has done, but for who He is. From the opening call to sing a new song, to the closing anticipation of His coming reign, the psalm unfolds as a joyful declaration that God alone is worthy of honor, praise, and reverence. His name is to be...

This is message 41 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 43:1-28 God reminds His people that they belong to Him-- not by merit but by His choosing, His power, and His grace. He had called them by name, redeemed them through mighty acts, and formed them for His glory. Yet even after all HIs faithfulness, they had grown cold, offering worship without heart and turning from the relationship they were meant to...

Isaiah 42:1-25 God reveals His Servant as the one empowered to bring justice, light, and healing to the world--not with force, but with quiet strength and compassion. Through Him, God establishes a covenant that reaches to the Gentiles, open blind eyes, and sets captives free. The Lord declares His name and His glory, refusing to share it with any idol. All creation is called to sing of His victor...

This is message 39 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 41:1-29 God Stands alone as the eternal One who sees the end from the beginning and holds every moment in His sovereign hand. While the nations fear and turn to idols that cannot speak or act, God declares the future, upholds His people, provides in their need and proves Himself supreme over every false god. His unchanging presence and power are the...

This is message 38 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 40:1-31 God is revealed as the eternal Creator who rules with unmatched power, speaks with unchanging authority, and cares personally for His people. His wisdom needs no counsel, His strength never fails, and His presence brings both comfort and renewal to those who trust Him. All other powers fade, but He remains sovereign, faithful, and near. Don't...

This is message 37 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 39:1-8 Hezekiah’s prideful display of his wealth to Babylonian envoys brought a warning of future judgment—his treasures and descendants would be carried away. Yet, instead of grieving for what lay ahead, he was content with the peace he would enjoy in his lifetime. This moment reminds us of the danger of complacency and the need to remain faithful,...

This is message 36 in the Isaiah series. Isaiah 38:1-22 Hezekiah, facing certain death from an incurable illness, turned in desperation to the Lord and pleaded for mercy. God, in His compassion, heard his prayer, extended his life by fifteen years, and gave a miraculous sign by turning back the shadow on the sundial. In gratitude, Hezekiah composed a song of praise, recognizing that his healing wa...

This is message 11 in The Power of God's Name 1 Samuel 17:40-58 David’s encounter with Goliath reveals what it means to come in the name of the Lord. He did not rely on his own strength but stood as God’s servant, trusting in God’s authority and power. Facing intimidating circumstances, David boldly declared God’s name, confident that the battle belonged to the Lord. His victory was not for person...

This is message 10 in The Power of God's Name 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 Those who are called by God’s name carry both a privilege and a responsibility. When His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their sin, God responds with mercy, restoration, and power. The goal is not political change or national healing—it is the glory of God among His people. When the church returns to Hi...

This is message 9 in The Power of God's Name Acts 4:1-12 Peter declared that healing and salvation come only through Jesus Christ. Confronted by religious leaders, he boldly affirmed that Jesus—crucified and risen—is the only name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. His words called all to turn from self-righteousness and trust in Christ alone. Don't forget to download our app f...