Riverview Christian Podcast

Surrender To Relationship | Becoming CHRIST (Week 2) In Week 2 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we shift the focus from striving to surrender—discovering that real transformation doesn’t come from self-improvement, but from relationship with Jesus. Through Galatians 2:20 and John 15:4–5, we explore what it means to stop “living for Jesus” and start living with Him. Jesus never invited us into a perf...

Resurrection! | Becoming CHRIST (Week 1) What does it truly mean to live a resurrected life? In this powerful Easter message, we kick off our new 8-week series, Becoming CHRIST, by exploring the life-changing reality of resurrection—not just something Jesus experienced, but something we are invited into. Through Galatians 2:20 and Romans 6, we discover that following Jesus means dying to our old l...

Ready For Resurrection? | Galatians 2:20 | Palm Sunday Are you truly ready for resurrection? On this Palm Sunday, we look beyond the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry and ask a deeper question: What needs to die in us so new life can begin? In this powerful message centered on Galatians 2:20, we’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t just about admiration—it’s about surrender. The life we now...

Why do we keep going back to the same things that never truly satisfy? In this message from our series The Gospel of John, we look at the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. In John 4, Jesus offers something radically different—living water that truly satisfies the deepest thirst of our souls. So often, we return to “wells” in our lives—habits, relationships, achi...

Preparing for Life After Death | The Gospel of John | John 3:1-8 Opening Video: https://youtu.be/f2F_5KNdyig?si=mprqNudjaUSXWlTd In this message from our Gospel of John series, Pastor Stacey explores what it truly means to prepare for life after death through the story of Nicodemus. In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again. At first, Ni...

Grace Upon Grace | The Gospel of John | John 1:12–18 In John 1:12–18 we see one of the most beautiful truths of the gospel: in Jesus we receive grace upon grace. Through Christ, we are not only forgiven—we are welcomed into God’s family and invited to live in the fullness of His grace. In this message, we explore how Jesus perfectly embodies both grace and truth, and what it means for Christians t...

You Ain't Seen NOTHING Yet | The Gospel of John | John 2:10-11 Have you ever felt like what you have to offer isn’t enough? In this sermon, we dive into John 1:50–51 and John 2:10–11 and discover a powerful truth from the Gospel of John: when we bring Jesus what we have—even if it’s just jars of water—He can turn it into something miraculous. At the wedding in Cana, the miracle wasn’t just ab...

Unqualified and Called 📖 Main Text: Judges 6 Have you ever felt unqualified for what God is asking you to do? In this sermon, we look at Judges 6 and the story of Gideon — a man hiding in fear, full of doubt, and painfully aware of his limitations. Yet God calls him a “mighty warrior” before he ever wins a battle. This message reminds us that: - God sees who we are becoming, not just who we’ve be...

Light Up Your Darkness | The Gospel of John | John 1:4–5 “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:4–5 Darkness doesn’t disappear by accident — it is driven out by light. In this message from our series The Gospel of John, we explore the powerful truth found in John 1:4–5: Jesus is the Light of Li...

Embrace God’s Call On Your Life | Habakkuk 1:5 “Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” — Habakkuk 1:5 (NIV) In Part 2 of our vision series looking ahead to what God has for Riverview Christian in 2026, we’re reminded that God is always at work—often in ways bigger than we can imagine. The...

See God In Your Past | Esther 4:14 What if God’s faithfulness is clearer in hindsight than in the moment? In “See God In Your Past,” Pastor John reflects on his 16-year journey as Lead Pastor of Riverview Christian, anchored in Esther 4:14. This message looks back on pivotal seasons in the life of Riverview Christian and our Early Learning Center—including deep challenges, uncertain moments, and t...

The Gospel vs. Modern Slavery 📖 Psalm 10 Modern slavery and human trafficking are not distant problems—they are happening every day in America and around the world. In this powerful message, the Executive Director of North Star Initiative opens Scripture and asks a crucial question: How would Jesus respond to the injustice of modern-day slavery? Rooted in Psalm 10, this sermon exposes the reality...

Power of the Word | The Gospel of John (Week 1) In this opening message of our new series through The Gospel of John, we begin where Scripture begins: “In the beginning was the Word.” John 1:1–3 introduces us to Jesus as the Logos—the eternal Word of God through whom everything was created and by whom everything is sustained. From Genesis to the Psalms, Hebrews, and Isaiah, Scripture reveals a God...

Prophetic Power | Matthew 28:17–20 Jesus didn’t call the Church to simply attend services and be nice—He called us to go and make disciples. In this message, Prophetic Power, we wrestle with a tension many believers feel: God has given us a clear mission, yet we often feel powerless and unqualified to accomplish it. Anchored in Matthew 28:17–20 and the vision of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel...

Living In Eternity NOW | 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 What if the way we enter a new year isn’t about trying harder—but about seeing differently? In this message, Living In Eternity NOW, we explore 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 and the Apostle Paul’s call to live with an eternal perspective in a temporary world. As we reflect on identity, suffering, renewal, and what truly lasts, we’re reminded that lasting chan...

MESSIAH HAS COME — Week 3: Joy • “The Joy Of The True Messiah” What does true joy really look like? In Week 3 of our Advent series “MESSIAH HAS COME,” we turn our focus to Joy—not a temporary happiness based on circumstances, but a deep, lasting joy rooted in who Jesus truly is. Anchored in Luke 2:10, we revisit the angel’s proclamation of good news that brings great joy for all people. This sermo...

MESSIAH HAS COME — Week 2: Peace • “Prophesied Prince of Peace” The promise of peace didn’t begin in the manger—it began in prophecy. In week 2 of our Advent series MESSIAH HAS COME, we focus on Peace and explore how Jesus fulfills God’s long-standing plan revealed throughout Scripture. From Genesis to the prophets, God declared His purpose before it ever came to pass—and that purpose leads us to...

MESSIAH HAS COME — Week 1: Hope • “Messiah Has Come!” The Advent season begins with a breathtaking announcement: The Messiah has come! This week we open our four-part journey through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love by focusing on the hope found in Jesus—His life, His death, and His resurrection. In this sermon we explore: I. God Loves Us A love that never quits, never fades, never fails. (John 3:16) II...

Walking In Step With The Holy Spirit | Becoming WHOLE (Week 4) In this final week of our Becoming WHOLE series, Pastor J.C. explores what it means to love and follow Jesus with our spirit—the deepest part of who we are. If the Mind, Body, and Soul shape how we think, live, and feel, then our Spirit is where we commune with God Himself. And Scripture is clear: we are called to walk in step with the...

Redefined Soul | Becoming WHOLE (Week 3) What does it truly mean to love and follow Jesus with your soul? In Week 3 of our series Becoming WHOLE, we explore how the soul—our emotional life, desires, and motivations—is shaped, surrendered, and redefined through Christ. In this message, “Redefined Soul,” we look at how offering ourselves fully to God transforms us from the inside out. Through passag...

Worship With Your Body | Becoming WHOLE (Week 2) 📖 Mark 12:30 | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 | Romans 12:1 | Philippians 3:20–21 How you treat your body reflects how you honor your Creator. In week two of our Becoming WHOLE series, Pastor J.C. teaches that loving God isn’t just about your heart or your mind—it’s about your whole self. In this message, “Worship With Your Body,” we explore what it means t...

It All Starts In The Mind | Becoming WHOLE (Week 1)| 2 Corinthians 10:5 Every battle in your life—spiritual, emotional, or relational—begins in the same place: your mind. In this message, Pastor J.C. Letterman explores the biblical call to “take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5) and to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). Discover ho...

Identity: Priest | 1 Peter 2:4–5, 9 | Identity (Week 4) In week four of our Identity series, we explore what it means to be called a priest in God’s Kingdom. In 1 Peter 2:4–5, 9, Peter reminds believers that we are a “royal priesthood” — chosen and set apart to offer spiritual sacrifices and represent God to the world. 📖 Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4–5, 9 🎥 Series: Identity (Week 4) #RiverviewChristian...

Identity: Image | Genesis 1:26-31 | Identity (Week 3) Who are you, really? In this message, Pastor John explores what it means to be made in the image of God. From the very beginning, Scripture tells us that our identity isn’t built on what we do, what we have, or how others see us—it’s rooted in the divine imprint of our Creator. Discover how being made in God’s image shapes the way we see oursel...

Identity: Cured | Luke 19:10 & Isaiah 55:8–11 | Identity (Week 2) What does it really mean to be saved? In this message, Pastor John unpacks how the biblical idea of salvation is more than just forgiveness—it’s a cure. Jesus didn’t come just to rescue us from sin; He came to restore what was broken, heal what was sick, and bring us back to who we were created to be. Through Luke 19:10 (“For th...