Riverview Church Message Podcast

Pride shows up in different ways for each of us, often through anger, apathy, or boasting. How and when does the sin of pride show up in your life? Pastor Tony Pyle challenges us to acknowledge and turn away from our pride and praise God for the good things in our lives. When we purse a life of humility, we remind ourselves and those around us of His sovereignty and power.

We all have areas of life where we might feel proud of ourselves. Where do you let that overcome your humility in front of Jesus? Pastor Young Yi reminds us that it is ok to be needy in front of God, He desires that. You can let go of control by letting go of the pride you carry, and giving your shame and guilt to Jesus.

Through all of our hardship, we can find comfort and hope in God. In what areas of your life do you need to rest in the blessing of God's sovereignty? Pastor Tony Pyle reminds us that even when our lives feel difficult or things feel out of our control, God is still good. Even though God doesn't keep us from all hardship, He is always with us in it as we walk through it in His sovereignty.

All around us are things and people that pull for our attention and priority. Where does your allegiance lie in this life? Pastor Young Yi challenges us as God's people, to lean into God's Word and Spirit and never waiver in our allegiance in Him.

How we react to negative or difficult situations in our life can glorify God before those who witness our trials. Do you see the obstacles or times of persecution in your life as an opportunity to share the hope you've found in Jesus? Pastor Justin Detmers challenges us to rely on the power and glory of God to deliver us, and to stand firm in our faith despite our circumstances.

We all have something that pulls our loyalty from God. Are you tempted to exalt yourself through relationships, your career, or other self-promoting pursuits? Brendan Finnerty challenges us to look to the example we have in Jesus to align our hearts with God. When our loyalty to God costs us something we desire, we can be reminded of His goodness by remembering who He has been in the past and who...

We all live in a crumbling and scattering world. How do you view the kingdoms around you? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen challenges us to look at the kingdoms you build for your own fame and glory and realize that they are nothing compared to the coming kingdom of Jesus where He will rule and reign forever.

Historically, Christians often fall into the practice of drawing lines in wrong places or not drawing them at all. Have you taken time to consider each aspect of your life through your faith? The media we consume; the politics we hold; how we spend out time and money: they all can be shaped by our faith. Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen starts our new Still series by sharing how the old testament book...

Self-control for the follower of Jesus looks like relinquishing control. What are some areas of your life you can let go of control and trust that God's plans are better? Pastor Young Yi challenges us to focus less on ourselves and more on others, remembering that we are called to a life that is bigger than our own desires and plan. As is with all of the other fruits of the Spirit, “self-control”...

As Christ-followers, we have been given a new identity that is from outside of ourselves. How then do we grow in self-control? Pastor Mark Brett concludes our series by reminding us that we are called to stumble together in community to love and live like Jesus. It is through others, the Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit that we are able to grow more and more like Jesus, embodying the fruit of...

Oftentimes the idea of self-control can contradict the way we want to live our lives because it goes against our primary goal of comfort. Pastor Tony Pyle asks if pleasure and comfort are the core values that we are called to pursue with our lives. Although it can feel like we're depriving ourselves of our desires, growing in self-control can move us toward a greater joy in God than any earthly co...

We all have a driving force in our lives, for some of us it's impatience, self-protection, or the pursuit of success. What fuels your life? Pastor Noel Heikkinen reminds us that Jesus describes Himself as lowly and humble in heart, and calls us to be the same. Jesus wants you to take the rest He offers you and offer it to others.

Faithfulness is not something that always comes naturally to us. How does God's faithfulness toward you encourage you in your life as a follower of Jesus? Pastor Tony Pyle challenges us to value being faithful to God above all else in our lives. When we recognize the faithfulness of God, and put our hope in Him, we can find encouragement to remain faithful to Him and others.

As followers of Christ, it is essential to rely on God as our ultimate source of faithfulness. We see in Scripture that Jesus was faithful to the Father and how is He faithful to us, where have you seen this in your own life? Pastor Justin Detmers asks us to consider where in our lives we can resolve to be more faithful to God and others. If we come to God in faith, He will fill us with His faithf...

Where we invest our time and hope can often come into conflict with placing our allegiance to God. Where do you place your allegiance? Pastor Young Yi reminds us that Jesus is a king who loves and actively participates in the lives of His people, and He calls us to do the same. As followers of Christ, we are called to practice allegiance to Jesus in our society, churches, and households.

We tend to use good to describe circumstances that are positive but not great. So, what does it mean that God is described as good in Scripture? Pastor Noel Heikkinen challenges our definition of good, reminding us that only God is good, and He defines what goodness is. God declared His creation good, and one day when we are united with Him in eternity we will live perfectly in the image of God, s...

God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance. Where have you seen His kindness in your life? Has it led you to repentance and a deepened faith in Him? Pastor Tony Pyle challenges us to set our mind on the kindness of God. We have been reconciled to God through faith in what Jesus has done, and the fruit of that reconciliation is and outworking of kindness toward others.

As followers of Christ, we are called to pursue kindness with purpose. How can you share the good news of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through being kind to your neighbor? Dan Eytcheson encourages us to seek opportunities to serve those who have been marginalized or ignored by society, seeing everyone for as a valuable child of God. When we view and treat all people with dignity, com...

There is a critical link between patience and forgiveness. Do you struggle to forgive those who hurt you? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us of the perfect example of both patience and forgiveness we have in Jesus. As believers, we are forgiven through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and that should lead us to forgive freely and find joy in all circumstances.

As Christ followers, we care called to pursue peace and build one another up. How do you pursue peace in your speech, thoughts, and actions? Pastor Young Yi reminds us that because we are made whole again and brought to peace with God through Jesus, we are called to live in peace with one another.

We all have a void in our lives that we're trying to fill with temporary things. What do you focus your time and energy on? What are you afraid of losing? Pastor Justin Detmers challenges us to place our hope in the eternal person, presence, and power of God rather than our circumstances. As followers of Jesus, we are promised His peace, a comfort given by the Spirit that calms the chaos and fills...

Jesus wants to be the source of our joy which means he wants us to enjoy Him. How's your joy? Pastor Noel Heikkinen reminds us that our joy isn't tethered to our circumstances, but to our identity in Jesus. When external circumstances are increasing the pressure on us, we can rejoice in our salvation and in Jesus.

Love isn't about doing, but is a matter of being. Does your life look like one that is loving? TJ Auten reminds us that at the heart of the Gospel is the saving love of God. As the love of God grows in you, it grows the love you have for others and we become the conduits of God's love to the people around us.

Our culture defines loves in so many different ways. How would you define the word love? Pastor Tony Pyle reminds us that the Bible's description of love often differs from how we think of it, and challenges our view of God, ourselves, and others. When we live with God as our definition of love, we can remember that we are loved, and that we are called to share the selfless love of God within our...

How would you summarize what it looks like to be a Christian? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen kicks off our new series looking at how the life of a Christ follower is marked by the fruit we show. We aren't known for our actions, but by how the Spirit changes us from within.