The River Audio Podcast with Pastor Jack Holt

In today's message, Pastor Jack encouraged us to stand strong in our faith, even when faced with obstacles or delays in answered prayers. He reminded us that we are created for greatness, citing scriptures like Ephesians 2:10 and Daniel 11:32, and that God’s promises are for here and now. Using examples from the Bible, including David's trials and the persistent faith of a leper, Pastor Jack empha...

In today’s message, Pastor Jack encouraged us to understand the power of blessing ourselves through God’s Word, aligning our speech with His truth to experience an overflow of blessings. He shared that as we declare God’s promises over our lives—health, prosperity, and favor—we enable these blessings to manifest, no matter our current circumstances. Pastor Jack emphasized that God’s mercy and grac...

In today’s message, Pastor Jack led us through Hebrews 4, emphasizing the power of faith and trust in Jesus to achieve our God-given dreams. He reminded us that believing isn’t just intellectual; it’s an active trust in Christ, through whom all promises are made real. Pastor Jack encouraged us not to let fear hold us back from the full blessings of our salvation, and he dismantled the misconceptio...

In today’s message, Pastor Jack reminds us of the transformative power of praise in our lives, especially during difficult times. He teaches that when we face challenges or feel the weight of despair, praise becomes a shield that uplifts our faith, inviting God’s presence to dwell among us and combat darkness. Drawing from stories of King Jehoshaphat and David, Pastor Jack illustrates how worship...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to recognize the importance of tapping into God’s power and entering into His rest, which is the abundant life promised to believers. He explains that this rest is not about salvation itself but the benefits it brings, such as freedom from struggles, healing, and peace in our lives. Pastor Jack urges us to activate this promise through faith and the an...

In today's message, Pastor Jack shared the transformative power of "elevated praise." He illustrated how elevating our praise to God can accelerate breakthroughs and blessings, just as it did for Paul and Silas when their praises led to a miraculous prison escape. Pastor Jack encouraged us to let go of any barriers holding back our gratitude, to shout with high praise as Joshua did before Jericho’...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to activate our faith by putting it into motion. He emphasizes that simply hearing the Word is not enough; we must act on it to see God's promises manifest in our lives. Using examples from James 1, Pastor Jack explains that, like a person who forgets their reflection after looking in a mirror, if we don’t apply what we learn from the Word, we lose the...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to pursue changes that last by addressing the root causes of recurring issues in our lives. He uses the example of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11, showing that when Jesus spoke to the tree, it withered from the roots, symbolizing how we need to target the root of our problems through faith. Pastor Jack emphasizes that true transformation isn't a...

In today's message, Pastor Jack speaks to us about the freedom that comes after salvation, emphasizing that while we are saved and forgiven of our sins, many of us still struggle in various areas of life. Whether it’s in relationships, finances, or emotions, the truth found in God's Word has the power to set us free. Pastor Jack encourages us to abide in that truth, explaining that it’s not just e...

In today's message, Pastor Jack reminded us of the importance of not letting our trials define us. He shared that just as Jesus instructed His disciples to go to the other side of the storm, God wants us to come through our challenges victorious, not stuck in them. Using powerful examples from scripture, including the Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace and Joshua leading the Israelites through the f...

In today's message, Pastor Jack talks about "The Power of Passing Through" and how as believers, we often carry emotional and spiritual baggage from hardships, preventing us from fully entering the blessings God has for us. Drawing from the stories of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land and the trials of figures like Jacob and Jesus, Pastor Jack encourages us not to let the pain of past e...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to recognize that God desires for us to prosper in all areas of life—whether in our marriages, careers, or personal growth. He reminds us that spiritual prosperity comes through renewing both our minds and our words in line with God's truth. Pastor Jack emphasizes the importance of aligning what we say with what we believe, as our words have th...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to never stop seeing ourselves as blessed, regardless of our circumstances. He reminds us that even in the valleys of life, we are still blessed, and we must maintain a vision of that blessing to keep it flowing into our lives. Using scripture from 2 Timothy and Romans, Pastor Jack emphasizes the power of faith and confession. He explains that when...

In today's message, Pastor Jack reminds us of the transformative power of salvation, which goes beyond merely forgiving sins. He emphasizes that the salvation we have received through Jesus Christ is not only for our mistakes but also for the negative effects others may have caused in our lives. By drawing on the story of the adulterous woman in John 8, Pastor Jack shows how Jesus' grace f...

In today's message, Pastor Jack shares how we can use the principle of sowing and reaping to experience God's blessings in every area of our lives. He emphasizes that while many of us know how to sow, we often fail to recognize the importance of reaping. Pastor Jack explains that reaping is not automatic; it requires action when the time is right. Whether it's in our relationships, car...

In today's message, Pastor Jack talked about increasing our capacity to believe by deepening our faith and understanding of God's will. He emphasized that while we all have some level of belief, often it isn't enough to fully receive God's promises in our lives. Using Isaiah 54, Pastor Jack explained how we need to expand our "tent" and ask for more, aligning our faith wi...

In today's message, Pastor Jack shared about the power of sowing for overflow in every area of our lives. He explained that when we sow acts of love, kindness, and faith, we position ourselves for an overflow of blessings—whether in our families, careers, or finances. Pastor Jack emphasized the importance of maintaining a winning spirit, reminding us that God's timing is perfect, and He wi...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encouraged us to understand the fullness of salvation, reminding us that it is not just about the forgiveness of sins but also about deliverance, victory, and dominion. He illustrated this with biblical examples, showing how figures like David and Abraham not only rescued their loved ones but also reclaimed spoils. Pastor Jack emphasized that Jesus came to resto...

In today's message, Pastor Jack emphasized the importance of believing in the power and presence of the Kingdom of God within us. He shared that many of us fail to achieve our dreams because we don't truly believe in God's promises for ourselves, even though we may believe them for others. Pastor Jack encouraged us to recognize that the Kingdom of God is not a distant reality but a spi...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encouraged us to embrace the full benefits of truth found in God's Word, emphasizing that we often miss out on God's promises because we underestimate the power of Scripture and the importance of our words, faith, and focus. He reminded us that the truth in the Bible is not just philosophy but is alive and transformative, given by our Creator to change o...

In today's message, Pastor Jack talks to us about removing limits in our lives by understanding that God is our ultimate source. He emphasizes that many of us feel constrained by circumstances—whether it’s finances, relationships, or career obstacles—but the key to overcoming these limits is recognizing that God provides for all our needs. By focusing on God as our source rather than relying o...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encourages us to understand how faith works by emphasizing the importance of strong, godly desires. He explains that our faith is activated when we have a deep, fervent desire for what God has promised, which aligns with His will. Pastor Jack reminds us that it's not wrong to desire blessings like health, prosperity, and success; rather, it's essential f...

In today's message, Pastor Jack spoke to us about the importance of reclaiming our hope and the power of speaking faith-filled words. Using the story of Moses in Numbers 20, he highlighted how Moses, despite being close to entering the Promised Land, missed out on God's blessings because of disobedience when he struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded. Pastor Jack reminde...

In today's message, Pastor Jack emphasizes the importance of moving forward in faith without looking back. He encourages us to embrace the abundant blessings God has promised, using the story of Blind Bartimaeus and the transition of Elisha as examples of unwavering faith. Pastor Jack reminds us that we must be "all in" with our faith, just as the disciples were fully committed to fo...

In today's message, Pastor Jack encouraged us to elevate our thinking through the power of God's Word, emphasizing that as we align our thoughts with His, our faith will grow and enable us to achieve greater things. He reminded us that while we may start at a basic level of faith, like the basement of a building, God's desire is for us to rise to the highest levels, where we can do the...