Riverview Church Message Podcast

The freedom we have in Christ is not to indulge in our own desires, but to serve one another. Does the Gospel move you to love others? Pastor Young Yi challenges our understanding of spirit and flesh, and the impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As followers of Christ, we have been gifted the Holy Spirit to guide, compel, convict, and move us toward the life of love and services that God has in...

The Gospel of Jesus is a message of hope and reconciliation for the world. For that reason, we are committed to planting churches in Michigan, across our country, and around the world. Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares the story of church planting through riv and how we continue to see the fame of God grow. Because the love of Jesus compels us, we share the love of Jesus with others, so that they...

Jesus is the radiance of God's glory, who stepped in to His creation. Have you looked to Jesus with your life and accepted His gift of life? This Easter Sunday, Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that Jesus didn't let guilt go unpunished, but took it on Himself and offers us life. When we trust in Jesus, we're given hope through His compassion and love.

The Kingdom of God does not grow by force or strength, but by speaking the truth of who Christ is. Do you believe in the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? This Easter Sunday, Young Yi reminds us that because of His finished work on the cross, eternal death is no longer the fate of those who believe in Jesus. We are known, seen, and loved by our risen King.

Discipleship is the lifelong journey of being changed by, following, and becoming more like Jesus. This messy and grace-driven process happens best through the mutual sharing of our lives, with the Great Commandment at its heart and the Great Commission as its trajectory.

We are all shaped by the things we give our time, attention, and thoughts to. How are you being intentional with that during this season of life? Pastor Tony Pyle asks us to consider the times in our lives where we experienced significant spiritual growth, and who may have had a role in that. As believers, we are called to invest in and learn from others as we seek a lifelong journey of being chan...

As followers of Christ, we are called to invest in the lives of others. Do you have people in your life that you are looking up to, and people you are leading? Pastor Justin Detmers challenges us to value and invest in the lifelong journey of being changed by, following, and becoming more like Jesus through discipleship.

We all have people and voices influencing our lives. Who or what do you follow? Pastor James Granger walks us through our final core value of pursuing relational and missional discipleship. May we pursue Christ and Christ alone with our everything.

Each one of us carries a unique and valid life experience. How have you looked beyond yourself and to the cultural perspective of others? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares our core value of being united in and honoring diversity. In the church, each one of our individual pieces of cultural and cultural experience is added to everyone else's to make something beautiful. We do not desire conformity...

The Gospel does not eliminate the unique cultures and experiences that make the church diverse, but unifies a diverse group of people by glorifying God through their differences. How do we live as a testimony to this within our church and our daily lives? Pastor Young Yi challenges us to live with a broader cultural perspective, recognizing that the Gospel of Jesus is the bridge that unites us and...

How are you actively seeking multi-generational relationships? Brendan Finnerty challenges us to find spaces and opportunities to spend time with those older and younger than us. As believers, we have the opportunity to show the world that the family of God looks different as we live our lives. When we live in vulnerable, multi-generational community, we are an example of how God's love goes beyon...

We are all a part of the Gospel legacy. What role do you play in carrying on the Word to the next generation? Pastor Young Yi encourages us that obedience to God's Word leads to life and deepens our sole allegiance to Him. Because we have the Gospel upholding us, we can move forward with confidence in Jesus. Our part is to live in that truth and to pass on the Gospel to the next generation with bo...

Do you find that the generational divide existing in the world today hurts your relationships? How can investing in relationships with people of all ages lead to a healthier church? Pastor Tony Pyle reminds us that as a church, we must be multi-generational and next-generational at the same time. As believers, we are called to be a family made up of people of all generations, teaching and learning...

Our deepest need is to be made right before God. Have you accepted Jesus into your life, and recognize that He alone can meet that need? Jordan Allen reminds us that as believers, we are called to allow that truth to challenge the way we live our lives and how we invite others into the family of Jesus.

It may look different for each of us, but we all need community. Have you found yourself feeling isolated over the past few years? Pastor Tony Pyle reminds us that trying to do life on our own is hard, and being in intentional relationships with others can strengthen and encourage our faith. When we live in community, and are present in our communities, we not only point others to God, but hopeful...

We all need people in our lives. Do you have authentic community around you? Pastor James Granger reminds us that every follower of Jesus needs authentic community that they can be vulnerable with. At Riv, one of our core values is being in and in the community.

The Bible is the source of life, the Word of God, and it is true. Do you believe in the validity of Scripture? Young Yi reminds us that we are created in the image of God and because of that we have a new purpose in our lives. When we read Scripture we see the heart of God toward His people, and are invited to be a part of the humble and gracious work He is calling us to.

The bible is the very inspired Word of God and the outline for how followers of Jesus are to live out their faith. Do you submit yourself to the truth of scripture? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares our core value of being committed to being biblically holistic and humble. As followers of Jesus, we apply the whole bible to our whole selves by learning from it and going out into the world and livi...

The Gospel states that we are loved by Jesus and set free from sin. How does that truth impact how you live your life? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares the first of our core values: that we are committed to being Gospel focused and motivated. As followers of Jesus, we are called to let go of our selfishness in order to love others like Jesus has loved us.

As a church family, we are called to love God and love others. How have we as a church failed in that? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares our new mission statement and invites you to step into this new season together with us. At Riv, we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him.

When we live our lives in service to God, we aren't earning His love, but returning love to the One who loved us first. Do you believe God is not only concerned with our earthly bodies, but how we use them to worship Him? Dan Eytcheson reminds us that although our bodies are limited because of sin, we can find comfort in the eternity promised to us through Christ. God's ultimate plan is to resurre...

The glory awaiting us in eternity is wonderful and unimaginable. Do you believe that death is not the end of our existence, but the beginning of our transition into a new world? Pastor James Granger reminds us that one day, when we are united with Christ, sin will be no more and we will be made whole in Him. How are you living today in light of the eternal life that awaits you?

God has put a longing for eternity and perfection in our hearts. How do you seek to fill that longing? Drew Ansley, pastor at Refuge Detroit, challenges our view of eternity and asks if we are truly living with an understanding of what has been purchased and promised for those who have placed their faith in Jesus.

As believers, we can be confident in the eternity secured for us through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. How can the way we view the end of our lives change the way we live in the present? Pastor Tony Pyle reminds us that our faithfulness and ministry can be empowered by our trust in Jesus and His promises.

We tend to focus more on the shape and extent of our sin than the enormity of God's grace and forgiveness. How do you view yourself in relation to your actions? Pastor Justin Detmers reminds us that by receiving God's forgiveness, we have a new reality. And just as we are loved and forgiven by God, as His children we can love and forgive others in the same way.