River City Church Teaching Podcast

What in your life feels dry, stuck, or even dead? A relationship? A dream? Maybe a part of yourself you’re afraid you’ll never get back. From the beginning, the Spirit of God has been breathing life into places that look empty and hopeless—and inviting ordinary people to create with Him. In Part 2 of Holy Spirit , we look at what happens when the breath of God meets dry bones. What if the places t...

Jesus told His disciples something that sounds almost impossible: it would be better for them if He went away. Why? Because the Holy Spirit was coming. But who is the Holy Spirit, and why would His presence be better than having Jesus right there beside them? For many Christians, God the Father and Jesus the Son feel familiar, while the third person of the Trinity can remain mysterious, misunderst...

We talk about the things we love all the time—a restaurant we discovered, a show we can't stop watching, something that changed our lives. So why can talking about our faith feel so different? In Part 4 of Witness , we look at what it means to live a life that makes people curious about the hope we have—and to be willing to talk about it when the opportunity comes. Sharing your faith doesn&ap...

Talking about your faith can feel like a lot of pressure. What if they reject you? What if they ask something you can't answer? Worse, what if they're actually interested—and you say the wrong thing? But what if you were never responsible for the whole conversation in the first place? In Part 3 of Witness , we take some of the pressure out of sharing our faith by remembering that God is...

Today we're going to explore one of the most effective ways to share the Good News of Jesus with our friends, families, neighbors and strangers - a practice of love from the life of Jesus - hospitality.

The majority of people who follow Jesus agree that having a relationship with Jesus is the most important thing in this life. Yet, when it comes to sharing Jesus with others, we often feel awkward or concerned about being perceived as offensive. Together, let's see how Jesus shared the Good News and learn how to be a Witness.

We all like to think we're honest people. We don't make up elaborate stories, deceive the people we love, or tell big, bold-faced lies. But what about the half-truth, the thing we conveniently left out, or the automatic "I'm fine" when we're anything but? In Part 3 of Me and My Mouth , we'll discuss being honest about honesty—and we take a closer look at the litt...

When it comes to our speech, we can be fault finders or hope builders. In today's discussion, let's learn from God's Word on how to be better encouragers to the people in our lives.

According to Scripture, there is incredible power in our speech and in this new series we're jumping into the discussion on how to practice having speech that reflects the love of God. Today, let's talk about what to do when we'd rather complain.

When things don't make sense, it's common to wonder where God is in all of the pain. In today's podcast, we discuss how to trust God's heart, especially in hard times.

Some of life's hardest seasons leave us asking the same questions: "How long?" "Why?" "Where are You, God?" When the pain doesn't stop, it's easy to wonder if He still sees us or if He's forgotten us. But faith doesn't ignore pain—it brings it honestly before God. As we continue our series When Time Stands Still , discover how God meets us in...

Some of the hardest questions in life begin with the word "Why?" Why now? Why the delay? Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward while I'm standing still? Maybe the hardest question of all is, "Did I miss what God had for me?" This week begins a new series that explores what happens when life doesn't unfold on our timeline. If you've ever wondered w...

Faith isn't just knowing God can. It's choosing to move when He says, "Come." This week's message explores what happens when faith moves from believing to living it out. It's learning to trust God with our future, our fears, and the weight we've been carrying. The question isn't whether God is faithful. It's whether we'll trust Him enough to take t...

Throughout this Limited Edition series, we've been challenged to create margin in our lives—to own less, hurry less, and trust God more. But once we've made that margin, what are we meant to do with it? This week, we're reminded that God didn't simply create us to work, produce, and solve problems. He created us for joy, laughter, friendship, and delight in His presence. Somewh...

We all have gauges in our lives that tell us when something needs attention. Sometimes we notice them right away. Other times we ignore them until something breaks down. Contentment can be one of those gauges. Our world constantly tells us that peace is always one purchase, one promotion, or one paycheck away. Yet somehow, "enough" always seems just out of reach. In this week's Limi...

In Limited Edition: The Rhythm of Work & Rest , we explore the tension many of us live with every day: the pull between faith and fear, trust and striving, work and rest. Our culture tells us to hustle harder, stay busy, and keep pushing. But what if the answer isn't working more or working less? What if it's learning to move at the pace of Jesus? This message invites us to consider...

What if the life you're working so hard to maintain is leaving little room for what matters most? In Limited Edition: Life in the Margins , we explore the tension between the life we're chasing and the life God may be calling us to. Because it's possible to fill our days with good things and still miss what matters most. In a world that celebrates busyness, accumulation, and constan...

In this week's Living in the Last Days , we explore how the reality of Christ's return is meant to shape the choices we make every day. Because the greatest acts of faith are often found in the ordinary moments when God asks us to trust Him, follow Him, and obey Him. Because following Jesus isn't simply about believing the right things. It's about learning to trust God's w...

What does faithfulness look like in a world constantly pulling us away from God? In Part 3 of Living in the Last Days , we wrestle with a difficult reality Scripture warns about: in the last days, many people will slowly drift from truth, grow spiritually cold, and live more for comfort, approval, and self-preservation than for Christ. So how do we stay grounded when culture pressures us to stay s...

What if the point of the last days isn’t fear—but readiness? In Part 2 of Living in the Last Days , we look at one of the most talked-about promises in Scripture: the return of Jesus. But instead of calling believers into panic, distraction, or endless speculation, this message asks a far more personal question: If Christ returned today, what would He find in us? Would He find hearts still holding...

What does it actually mean to live in the last days? For some people, that question creates fear, confusion, or endless speculation about signs and timelines. But what if the point of Scripture isn’t to make us obsessed with predicting the end—but to wake us up to the kind of life we’re called to live right now? In Part 1 of Living in the Last Days , we explore Jesus’ call to live with spiritual u...

What happens when a woman is loved the way Jesus intended? This Mother’s Day message looks at the lives of women who encountered Jesus and walked away changed. Some were exhausted from carrying the weight of everyone around them. Some carried shame, heartbreak, or painful pasts. Others quietly served and led behind the scenes without much recognition. But over and over again, Jesus met women with...

What if the battle you’re facing isn’t just around you—but inside your mind? There are a lot of misconceptions about God. Sometimes they come from unhealthy religious experiences—things we were told by parents, teachers, or even people in church that shaped ideas about God that weren’t actually rooted in Scripture. Other times, they come from our own fears and anxieties that make us believe God wa...

What if the biggest problem in your life isn’t lack of time—but misplaced priorities? In this week’s You Asked For It , we step into a question that can help make life less complicated: How do I know what actually matters most? Because it’s easy to build a life around what’s urgent, comfortable, or impressive—only to realize we’ve been investing in things that don’t truly endure. In this talk, we...

What do you do when the hurt runs deep—and forgiveness feels impossible? In this week’s You Asked For It , we step into the tension of Wrestling with Forgiveness and the honest questions so many of us carry. Scripture warns that bitterness doesn’t stay hidden—it takes root and begins to shape our hearts and relationships. But what does it really look like to forgive? Does it mean restoring trust,...