The River Audio Podcast with Pastor Jack Holt

In today’s message, Pastor Jack addresses why our faith can sometimes feel ineffective after a period of success. Using the example of the disciples who failed to cast out a demon in Matthew 17, he explains that faith isn’t meant to fail—it’s meant to win. He emphasizes that when our prayers seem unanswered, we must examine our own faith and spiritual practices rather than accept defeat or assume...

In today’s message, Pastor Jack calls us to actively pursue joy as a vital part of our faith, explaining that true, effective faith is inseparable from joy. He encourages us to put on the “garment of praise” to replace any spirit of heaviness, warning that when our joy leaks out due to worry, negativity, or focusing on our circumstances, our faith weakens. Using scriptural examples, Pastor Jack re...

In today’s message, Pastor Jack encourages us to believe for greater “latter day blessings” in our lives—more joy, health, provision, and spiritual growth—just as God promised to pour out His Spirit in the last days. He warns us that fear, which makes us believe our losses are permanent, can delay or hinder these blessings. Using examples from Scripture, such as Israel’s delay in entering the Prom...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to recognize and activate the powerful ministry of angels in our lives. He explains that our salvation includes God assigning ministering spirits to help us receive our inheritance, achieve breakthroughs, and experience healing and protection. Pastor Jack emphasizes that our faith-filled words and thankful hearts are what activate these angels to w...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to stop "coming up short" in our faith and to set our sights higher for the breakthroughs God has promised. He teaches us that receiving miracles—whether for healing, deliverance, or provision—requires more than just prayer; it requires us to actively use our authority in faith, speaking directly to the "mountains" in our lives...

In today's message, Pastor Jack teaches us that nothing happens without action, emphasizing that we must be doers of the Word from the inside out, not just hearers. He explains that true faith requires us to act on our beliefs, bridle our tongues, and speak to the "mountains" in our lives with authority, rather than just praying about them. Pastor Jack encourages us that God’s gifts...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to stay on track in the center of God's will by becoming doers of the Word. He explains that our words have the power to either enable our faith and obedience or deceive our own hearts and lead us off course. Using the examples of Haggai and James, he teaches us that the moment we choose to obey God is the moment His blessing begins to operate...

In today's message, Pastor Jack taught us that to activate God’s blessings in our lives, we must become doers of the Word and not just hearers. He explained that true faith requires both inward and outward obedience—changing our hearts and actions according to Scripture. Using examples from marriage, finances, and prayer, Pastor Jack emphasized that our words and deeds release God’s power, esp...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to move beyond simply hearing the Word of God and to become active "doers" who practice our faith. He explains that true blessing and freedom—whether in our finances, health, or relationships—are released when we correctly respond to our beliefs by applying biblical principles. A key part of this, he teaches, is bridling our tongues, as o...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to recover lost opportunities in areas like our marriages, health, and finances by learning to enter God's rest. He teaches us that this means stopping our own striving and instead receiving from the finished work of Christ, trusting that God has already provided everything we need for victory. To make this practical, Pastor Jack shows us how t...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to side with the victory that Christ has already won for us. He explains that, unlike the Old Testament priests who had to repeatedly offer sacrifices, Jesus offered one perfect and final sacrifice, seating Himself at the right hand of God and perfecting us forever. This means we have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing and redeemed...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to elevate our expectations through prophetic faith, which he defines as a deep, heartfelt belief that aligns our words with God's will. He teaches us that great faith, like that of the centurion and the Phoenician woman, comes not from our own righteousness or efforts, but from fully trusting in the righteousness of Christ that is already with...

In today's message, Pastor Jack teaches us about "faith expectation," emphasizing that our ability to receive miracles, healing, and breakthroughs from God hinges on our confident expectation that He will act, not because of our own goodness, but because of Christ's finished work on the cross. He reminds us that our faith must be rooted in Jesus' perfection and grace, not our...

In today's message, Pastor Jack emphasizes to us the critical importance of maintaining spiritual momentum to achieve breakthrough in our lives. He teaches us that momentum, once started by God at salvation, must be actively sustained through faith and not by our feelings. Pastor Jack encourages us to "stir up" the Holy Spirit within us by returning to our foundational spiritual habi...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to become fully persuaded by God's Word, teaching that our faith is anchored in the unbreakable covenant God made with Himself on our behalf through Jesus. He explains that when we decree God's promises in faith—speaking them from our hearts, not just our heads—we activate His power to bring breakthrough, healing, and victory in every area...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to break free from a spirit of defeatism by embracing a correct belief in the grace of God. He teaches us that our standing before God is not based on our own behavior or self-righteous works, but is a permanent and unchanging position secured solely by what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Because of this grace, we can always approach God with bol...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to become fully persuaded in our faith, drawing from the story of Elisha and the king to illustrate that we must build a vision of victory on the inside before we can see it manifest on the outside. He reminds us that God doesn’t just want to temporarily fix our problems—He wants to completely destroy them and do exceedingly abundantly beyond what...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to see ourselves as "change makers," called by God to transform our families, communities, and culture through faith, rather than being shaped by the world around us. He teaches that faith is not just hope, but a present and active force that gives substance to what we believe for—from healing and marriage restoration to personal breakthr...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to move beyond simply being convinced of God's promises to becoming "fully persuaded" in our faith. He teaches us that this unshakable confidence is key to seeing God's will manifest in our lives, from our personal challenges to impacting our communities. Focusing on Romans 8, he assures us that nothing can separate us from the lo...

In today's message, Pastor Jack teaches on the impact and power of discovering your purpose. Once you know what God's plan is for your life, you become supercharged and ready to win the fight! Tune in now! Join us for service every Sunday at 9 and 11am (PST) and Wednesday at 7pm (PST) If you received Christ through this message, text JESUS to (253) 859-0832 We would love to hear how God is...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to embrace a "higher hope"—not a natural, uncertain wish, but a supernatural hope fueled by faith that brings certainty. He teaches us that this hope, rooted in God's promises, does not disappoint and empowers us to believe for breakthroughs, healing, and victory even when situations seem impossible. Using examples from Scripture like...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to believe we can change and become a better version of ourselves through faith, just as Christ intends for us. He emphasizes that overcoming life’s challenges requires taking off old habits and wrong thinking, and putting on a renewed mindset grounded in God’s Word. By speaking words of faith, holding onto vision, and changing our attitude with th...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to recognize the power of the supernatural seed of God’s Word within us and the importance of both sowing and watering that seed through our words and actions. He explains that just as a natural seed requires the right soil, time, and consistent watering to grow, the Word planted in our hearts must be received deeply, spoken in faith, and nurtured with...

In today's message, Pastor Jack teaches us about the power of focus and its vital role in our faith journey. He explains that our focus determines our decisions—if we focus on Christ and His promises, we walk in faith and authority, but if we shift our attention to our circumstances, we begin to sink. Pastor Jack emphasizes that as new creations in Christ, we must see ourselves the way God see...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to take off the self-imposed restrictions that hold back our faith, especially when we feel overwhelmed or outnumbered by life’s challenges. He explains that the fear of the Lord is not about being afraid of God, but rather a heartfelt response of awe and worship for all the goodness, forgiveness, and blessings He has already poured into our lives....