Two Rivers Church - New Bern

What’s shaping you and what’s changing you? In Proverbs 4:22-26, we’ll look at how what we allow into our hearts influences the way we think, speak, and live. Join us as we discover how God’s Word shapes us from the inside out.

Jonah finally got the mercy he wanted and it made him furious when God gave it to someone else. This week we wrap up the series by asking the hard question: can we love what God loves, even when it costs us? Even when it's the person we'd rather see fall than flourish? Come find out what it looks like to want what God wants and how that's better for us too in the long run.

In Jonah 3, we see God’s heart on full display. When the people of Nineveh heard God’s warning, they turned from their sin, and God responded with mercy. This message reminds us that God’s desire is not to judge but to save, offering grace to anyone willing to repent and turn to Him. Before judgment comes mercy. The question is: how will we respond?

Jonah is at the bottom of the ocean, inside a fish, with nowhere else to turn. He got there because of his own choices. But even there, in the darkest and lowest moment of his life, he prays. In this message, we look at Jonah's prayer from the deep and what it teaches us about crying out to God when we feel stuck, distant, or like we've gone too far. Because no matter how far down you are, God sti...

This week we begin a new series this week going through the book of Jonah. There are problems we see within the story that Jonah wrestles with that might be more close to home than we think. There's a problem with mercy in that we are guilty at times of wanting it for ourselves but quick to cast judgement on someone else. Join us this week as we relearn the heart of God is for everyone to come to...

This week we wrap up our series on generosity but with the final note that it's not really about money, it's about you're heart. God loves a cheerful giver and through his word we learn that it comes down to do we really trust God or not with all of our life, especially our finances. Getting into the practical we land in a place where there's some easy practical steps in becoming more like Jesus b...

We have a guest speaker this week as we jump back in to Making Change where Eddie talks about giving for a different purpose. Yes we do talk about money in this series, but it is more about our heart tackling the purpose of why we do what we do. Join us as we see that giving is more about gifting grace than just giving money.

This week we take a break from our giving series and have a guest speak EL Jones preach. He preached at our men's retreat and reminds us of some needed truths of being filled with joy through Jesus and being connected to Jesus. 

Today we’re looking at Matthew 6 and the challenge of changing our priorities. Jesus reminds us not to live consumed by worry, stress, or chasing after things that never truly satisfy. Instead, He calls us to seek Him first and trust that He’ll take care of what we need. This message is all about what happens when Jesus moves from being part of our lives to being our first priority.

We kick off a new series this week diving into the teachings of Jesus challenging us to make a change in our lives. It is a series about generosity, but more importantly a change of heart. Join us this week as we look to Jesus for the fulfillment of our desires and making Him the greatest treasure.

Experiencing God's goodness is directly tied to spiritual alignment: recognizing Jesus as divine and following God's will enables one to witness His goodness, while rejecting Jesus or altering God's will prevents it.

Ever felt like life is just "off" despite your best efforts? In this episode, we tackle the heavy question: If God is good, why is the world so broken? We explore the idea that the world's pain isn't a design flaw, but a distortion caused by sin like rust corrupting metal. While we all play a part in this brokenness, there is incredible hope in the reality that God didn't stay distant; He stepped ...

God is the source of all morality. What is in harmony with God’s character is “good” and everything that departs from it is “evil”.

The resurrection of Jesus serves as historical evidence that God is truly real and good. It serves as a powerful reminder that death and evil don’t get the final word because God is personally present in our lives and is still working to restore everything.

This week’s message was all about how a transformed life lets go of the natural urge for revenge and instead trusts God to be the one who eventually sets things right. We looked at Romans 12:19-21 to see that true victory isn't found in getting even, but by choosing radical kindness and grace, just like Jesus did for us .

Spiritual metamorphosis shifts us from our instinctive, "fleshly" reactions when we're hurt towards a supernatural response modeled by Jesus. By leaning into the power of the Holy Spirit, we can learn to bless those who challenge us and actively pursue peace in every relationship, regardless of the situation.

As we continue in our Metamorphosis series, we look at Romans 12:9–13 and what real Christian love looks like. Paul the Apostle describes a love that is sincere, devoted to others, patient in hard times, and generous with what we have. When God changes our hearts, it changes the way we love people. We are challenged this week to be a people like that and let our love be sincere no matter who it is...

This week we continue in our series through Romans 12. Through God's grace, every believer has a place and a purpose in the body of Christ. When we see ourselves with humility and use the gifts God has given us, the church functions the way it was designed, with each person taking their seat at the table and serving the body together.

Real change doesn’t start with behavior, it starts with transformation. Today we walk through Romans 12:1–2 and discover what it means to be changed from the inside out. God isn’t after surface-level improvement or religious performance. He’s inviting us to surrender fully, renew our minds, and allow Him to reshape the way we think, live, and love. This series is about becoming who God designed us...

In Jude 22–25, we’re reminded that our mission isn’t to win arguments, it’s to love people. We’re called to show mercy to those who doubt, to gently help those who are struggling, and to step in when someone is drifting toward danger. It’s a call to compassion with courage. Jude ends with a powerful reminder that God is the one who keeps us steady and faithful. This message challenges us to lead w...

This week in the third part of our series through the book of Jude we are encouraged to intentionally root our lives in Jesus by building our faith, praying in the Spirit, and keeping ourselves in God's love. True steadiness comes not from calmer circumstances, but from arranging your life around Christ and waiting with hope for His mercy.

This week as we continue in our series through the book of Jude, landing on a passage where Jude is pointing out threats to the church body both outside the church and within it. Jude mentions rebellion, arrogance, and immorality prominent in throughout the church, but is ever relevant in our culture today. We are encouraged to be aware with who or what we are following because that truly is the d...

Due to weather, our in person gathering is cancelled. We recorded this service to still launch our new series called Kept, a study through the book of Jude. Together, we’ll be reminded of who God is, who we are in Christ, and how we live out our mission as a church in a world that constantly pulls us in other directions. Jude calls us to remain anchored in the truth and confident that we are kept...

Church isn’t just something we attend but it’s something we live out. This morning we look at Acts 22 and how Paul shared his story to build a bridge to the people around him. We talk about why your story matters, how God uses it, and how sharing it can open doors to real connection and community right where you are.

Acts 14 reminds us that the gospel was never about making a name for ourselves, but it’s about pointing people to Jesus. When Paul and Barnabas are praised, misunderstood, and even attacked, they refuse the spotlight and keep moving, trusting God with the results. This week, as the church leaves the building, we scatter into our everyday spaces to share the hope of the gospel. Not to be heroes. No...