Sisterhood at River Valley Church

This Psalms reminds us the importance of living a life of worship and praise - not just in how we sing to the Lord but using everything we have to honor and praise His name.  “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:5 Semester Study Guide: Psalms Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley Lesson 9 Teacher: Heather Prins  Pe...

This Psalm reminds us that true confidence and peace come not from our circumstances, but from dwelling in God’s presence, trusting Him as our light, salvation and defender through every season “The Lord is my light and salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread?” Psalm 27:1 Semester Study Guide: Psalms Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley Lesson...

Dwelling permanently in God’s presence, abiding in the “secret place” pf the Most High, we can claim His protection, peace and provision, speaking His promises over our lives with faith even amidst fear, uncertainty and trials  “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 Semester Study Guide: Psalms Study Workbook | Sisterhood at...

In times of distress, isolation or overwhelming circumstances, we are called to go to God first, honestly pour out our hearts to Him, replace lies with His truth and live with a heart of gratitude and trust, knowing that He is our refuge, sustainer and ever-present source of peace and joy.  “I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy.” Psalm 142:1 Semester Study Guide: Psalms Study Workbo...

In this Psalm we see that God is our Shepherd who provides, protects and refreshes us in every season of life. This Psalm invites us to trust His guidance, rest in His provision and embrace the fullness of His unfailing love and mercy.  “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Semest...

This Psalm encourages us to trust God in the midst of hardships, embrace reverent fear of the Lord, rely on His protection and deliverance, knowing that He rescues the righteous from every trouble.  “I will praise the Lord at all time. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.” Psalm 34:1-2 Semester Study Guide: Psalms Study Workbook |...

Looking at both of these Psalms, we learn from David’s life. We see that when we confess our sins and accept forgiveness given to us through the cross, we find freedom on the other side. Then walking in that freedom we are able to share our testimony with others. This also leads to God’s desire with us - having a close relationship with Him.  “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me w...

This week as we look into the book of Psalm 19, this lesson teaches that God reveals Himself through creation, His word and personal reflection, inviting us to look up in awe, look down to His Scriptures for guidance, and look forward for humility, repentance and surrender to live rightly before Him. “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my...

Welcome to Sisterhood! If this is your first time walking through a Sisterhood study with us, welcome! We are so glad you're here and hope you'll join us for each of the nine weeks of this study through Psalms. As Christ Followerers we know that time spent in God’s Word and in community are ways that relationships are strengthened and our faith and confidence in the Lord is more sure. “Your word i...

This week, we are asking the question “What or Whom do you trust?” Verses 1-6 talk about those that put their trust in wealth and money and the consequences of that false god. Verses 7-12 encourages us to trust instead in the one true God in patience and perseverance and we’ll talk about the final section at the end of our time together today. “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lor...

In this second half of Chapter 4, James teaches us the believers he was writing to that instead of living for themselves, God's grace is never ending. He reminds them, and us, that submitting and surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus and drawing near to God will in turn bring Him closer to you. “There's one Lawgiver who's able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?” James 4:12, NKJV...

This week in Chapter 4, we are reminded that humility brings us closer to God, but requires us to release our own desires as we submit to Him. In His infinite grace, God invites us to surrender, submit, lay down, and give over our own desires and selfishness and align ourselves with the life of Jesus and become a servant. “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James...

In Chapter 3, verses 13-18 James talks about two kinds of wisdom: Worldly or earthly wisdom and heavenly or God’s wisdom. We all need wisdom but we want God’s wisdom. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make pe...

In this first part of Chapter 3, James begins here by telling us that the tongue is actually an outward indication of inward maturity. Your tongue is small, but it carries great influence. As we direct the content of our hearts, we can change the impact, good or bad, of what comes out of our mouths. “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our...

This week we are learning what it really means to have faith alongside works and we’ll talk about low impact faith vs. high impact faith. Low impact faith believes, but High impact faith influences others, bringing them toward Jesus and builds the Kingdom of Heaven. Our belief, our faith in Him, should change our behavior. “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does no...

As we head into the first part of Chapter 2 in the book of James, he teaches us that those who put their faith in Jesus simply cannot favor one person over another ever. Believers are to value that which is intrinsic, or internal, not what is external. “My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.”  James 2:1, NKJV Semester Study Guide: James Stu...

We’re continuing our study of the Book of James with the second half of Chapter 1. This week we dive into phrases we’ve heard before, but want to truly activate within our faith: Being Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak. Not always an easy task, but easier with James teaches us about what is produced in us and how it is produced. “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be...

Welcome to Sisterhood! We always love to start a new study and this semester, we are going through the Book of James! If this is your first time walking through a Sisterhood study with us, welcome! We are so glad you're here and hope you'll join us for each of the nine weeks of this study through James. While we're happy you've found us on this podcast, we'd love to invite you to be with us in per...

Since the beginning of time, people have tried to search for the meaning of life and find truth in this world. Although the world can seem lost and chaotic, now more than ever, God wants to use Christians to proclaim truth in this world. Today, truth is relative. It is searched for in just about anything and everything. You believe that, I will believe this. So, How do we make God known today, in...

As the writer of Acts, Luke was passionate about bringing the gospel to all people. One of Luke’s greatest goals in writing was to make sure we knew that Jesus, the Messiah that the Jewish people had waited so long for, is a Savior not only to the Jewish people, but to all of us! “But in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him...

If you’ve spent time in the New Testament prior to this season you likely noticed that after the book of Acts most of the New Testament is written by a man named Paul. But do you know his testimony and the encouragement it holds for your own life? The beauty of Paul’s testimony is that by the power of the Spirit he left Saul, his previous life behind, and in faith stepped little by little into the...

In the beginning of Acts 6 when the number of believers were increasing, the original 12 disciples chose seven men to help manage the tasks and organization of the church. Stephen was chosen as one of these seven men as one of the first deacons of the early Christian church. “This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit…” Acts 6:5, NIV Semes...

The name of Jesus is the most powerful name in all of heaven and earth. Throughout the Bible and history, we see the name of Jesus casting out demons, healing the sick, raising the dead, bringing about peace, and instilling heroic courage. “‘Then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that th...

Boldness is important to our lives because Jesus came to seek and save the lost and that’s our mission too! We are called to go into all the world and preach the gospel: to our neighbors, to our family and friends and across the world. We are called to shine Christ’s light, but we cannot do this in our own strength or with our own words. “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was sh...

We know that God’s heart is for everyone to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and live in an authentic, personal relationship with Him. The Father intends for all people everywhere to experience His supernatural power at work in their lives! How does God accomplish this plan? Through His Church, the body of Christ, empowered by His Holy Spirit. “And when they had entered, they went up into th...