Riverview Christian Podcast

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...

Identity: Christ! | 1 Peter 2:9 | Identity (Week 1) Who are you, really? In a world that tries to define us by what we do, what we have, or what others think, God offers a better answer. In this message, we kick off our new sermon series, "Identity", by looking at 1 Peter 2:9, where we discover that our true identity isn’t earned—it’s given by God through Jesus Christ. You are chosen. Yo...

Love | This Changes Everything (Week 4) | Acts 2:42-47 What does it really mean to be a community marked by love? In Acts 2:42-47, we see a picture of the early church—a people devoted to one another, sharing life, caring for needs, and living out the love of Christ in practical and powerful ways. This message is part 4 of our series This Changes Everything, where we’re walking through Riverview C...

Grow | This Changes Everything (Week 3)| Luke 10:38–42 In week 3 of our series This Changes Everything, we explore our third core value at Riverview Christian: Grow. Growth isn’t just about knowing more—it’s about becoming more like Jesus. Looking at the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we’ll discover how choosing to sit at the feet of Jesus transforms us from the inside out. 📖 Core Values: H...

Connect | This Changes Everything (Week 2) | Luke 5:18-25 In week two of our series This Changes Everything, we explore our second core value: Connect. From the story of friends lowering a paralyzed man through a roof to get him to Jesus, we see the power of connection—with God and with each other. Life change happens when we don’t walk alone. Jesus heals, forgives, and transforms lives, and He of...

Heal | This Changes Everything (Week 1) | Mark 5:21-43 What happens when we bring our brokenness to Jesus? In this first message of our new series This Changes Everything, we explore Riverview Christian’s first core value: Heal. Looking at the story of Jesus healing Jairus’s daughter and the woman who reached out in faith, we see that Jesus meets us in our need, restores what is broken, and offers...

Spirit of Joy | Matthew 3:11-12 | Week 5 of “The Holy Spirit and the Church” In week 5 of our sermon series The Holy Spirit and The Church, we dive into Isaiah 61:1-11 to discover the Spirit of Joy. True joy isn’t something we manufacture; it’s a gift from the Holy Spirit that transforms sorrow, brings freedom, and equips us to live out God’s mission in the world. Join us as we explore how the Spi...

🔥 Baptized by Fire | Matthew 3:11-12 🔥 Week 4 of “The Holy Spirit and the Church” In this powerful message, we explore John the Baptist’s words about Jesus, who came not only to baptize with water but with the Holy Spirit and fire. What does it mean to be “baptized by fire”? How does the Holy Spirit refine, empower, and transform believers today? Join us as we dive into Matthew 3:11-12 and disco...

The Father of Gifts | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 3) | Luke 11:11–13 God is not a reluctant giver—He is a loving Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children. In this message, The Father of Gifts, we look at Luke 11:11–13 and discover how Jesus invites us to approach God with boldness and expectancy, especially when it comes to the greatest gift of all: the Holy Spirit. This s...

Fruit of the Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 2) | Galatians 5:22-23 In this message, we explore what it truly means to live a Spirit-filled life by bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Based on Galatians 5:22-23, we examine how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not just virtues to strive for—they are evidence of the S...

Never Walk Alone | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 1) | John 14:16–19, 26–27 In the first message of our new series The Holy Spirit and the Church, we explore Jesus' promise that we are never alone. In John 14, He assures His disciples—and us—that the Holy Spirit will come to live with us and in us, guiding, comforting, and empowering us every step of the way. Whether you’re facing uncer...

Crazy Faith | The Practice of Prayer (Week 4) | Mark 11:22–24 What does it look like to pray with Crazy Faith? In this powerful message from Week 4 of our series The Practice of Prayer, we explore Jesus’ bold words in Mark 11:22–24—where He calls us to believe without doubting and pray with mountain-moving faith. Join us as we unpack what it means to truly trust God in our prayers, even when the o...

Inner Power | The Practice of Prayer (Week 3) | Ephesians 3:14-21 In this message, we explore Paul’s powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21 and what it means to be strengthened with inner power through the Spirit. True spiritual strength isn’t about outward success—it's about being rooted in the love of Christ and filled with the fullness of God. This is Week 3 of our sermon series, The Practic...

How Do I Pray to God? | The Practice of Prayer – Week 2 📖 Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer can feel intimidating, confusing, or even awkward. But in Matthew 6, Jesus gives us a powerful and practical model for talking to God. In this message, we take a deeper look at the Lord’s Prayer—not just as something to recite, but as a guide to a real, honest, and vibrant prayer life. This is Week 2 of our series The...