River City Church Teaching Podcast

Today we are continuing out journey through 1st Peter talking about how to experience God's definition of the Good Life by practicing loving submission. How do we love others when they treat us unjustly? Don't we have the right to defend ourselves and fight back? Let's talk about it.

How would you define "The Good Life"? Since the Garden of Eden, there's been an ongoing debate about what the Good Life is and how to experience it. Today we're continuing our journey through 1 Peter and discovering how God defines the Good Life and our part in bringing Heaven to Earth as 'Royal Priests'. Let's dive in.

We're continuing our journey through 1 Peter and exploring why willpower always seems to promise an opportunity for change in our lives, but never seems to have the lasting impact we desire. So since willpower doesn't ultimately work, what does? Let's dive in and find out.

Today we are continuing our journey through 1 Peter, and more specifically, how do we as apprentices of Jesus live a life of faith - and for that matter, what is faith? Is it a matter of belief & confidence in God? If so, does that mean when I have doubts I have a lack of faith? Or is there something more? Let's dive in and talk about it.

Today we are kicking off a brand new series based on the book of 1 Peter. We're exploring what it means to be holy by looking at the Holiness of God - and discovering that there may be a whole lot more to God's Holiness than just  being morally good.

In today's discussion we take a look at a few more ways we can create the space to encounter God's Presence through the practice of engaging with Scripture.

Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, it's never enough? You aren't alone in feeling that way, but the truth is, that's not how God intends for us to live. Today, let's talk about how we go about re-writing that lie with the Truth.

Today we are continuing the discussion of how to engage with the practice of Scripture. More specifically, we're going to take a look at a couple ways we can engage with the Bible that goes beyond just reading it. Let's dive in.

In today's discussion, we're talking about why those of us who are followers of Jesus choose to not only believe the Bible, but commit to living under its life-giving authority.

We're kicking off a new discussion on the spiritual practice of Scripture, and exploring how to integrate this ancient book - written to a different people group, in a different part of the world, in a different time - to our modern lives today. Let's dive in.

What do you think God's disposition is toward you on your best day? How about your worst? Today we're talking about the incredible compassion of God, and how we can be certain that when we are in pain or see others suffering, God is deeply moved to act.

In today's conversation, we're taking a look at an important commitment to meaningful and transformative Biblical community, and that's the commitment to Stay. Staying when it's no longer convenient, staying when I'm in conflict, and staying when I'm receiving correction. 

Today, we're continuing the discussion on how to experience the kind of community that Jesus modeled and God designed us for. We'll be exploring how to push against the cultural norm of extreme individualism and instead practice its antidote: a commitment to belong, to be real, and to stay.

Today we take a look at Romans 12 and see how God designed us to function together as a Body and as a Family, and how the call to be strongly independent may not be as beneficial for us as we once thought.

None of us thrive with relationships that are distant and shallow. By God's design, we were created for deep, meaningful and safe relationships. This week we are starting a new discussion on how to experience the type of community God always intended for us to have, and today we are looking at one aspect of that design: sacrificial love. 

In this week's Easter message, we take a look at what it was like to be a friend of Jesus while He was alive on earth. We'll explore how He loved Martha, Lazarus and Mary, and how because of His resurrection, we too can experience that kind of friendship with Jesus today.

This week we're continuing the discussion on how to share our faith. We're going to get practical about how to love people authentically and invite them into the most important decision we could ever make with our lives.

This week we are continuing in the All In series. Today, we are opening up the discussion on what it means to go All In for those who do not have a relationship with Jesus, and how sharing our faith is not only eternally important for others, but helps us live out one of the purposes God has for our lives.

Ever feel spiritually stagnant? Many of us have. We have to desire to love and follow God, and yet many times we find ourselves stuck in the pattern of just trying to make it through the week. In today's conversation, we discuss how to break free from spiritual stagnation by going All In on the mission God has called you to.

Today we kick off a new discussion called, "All In." If we're honest with ourselves, we often feel too busy, too unqualified or too dirty to go all in on the things that matter to Jesus. However, there's good news! In today's discussion, we'll open up the conversation on how we can begin to live with passion and purpose today by pursuing what matters to Jesus.

This week we are jumping into the topic of forgiveness. Most of recognize that forgiveness is important, but what do we do when it feels impossible? Does forgiveness mean that I need to sweep things under the rug, or trust the person who hurt me again? Let's jump into today's discussion and see what God's Word has to say on the topic.

This week we are diving into the topic of conflict. Let's take a look at Scripture together as we get God's view on the topic of conflict, as well as practical skills for what to do when we are in the middle of a fight.

This week we are continuing in the Relationship series with the topic of anger. What is the purpose of anger? Is there a way for me to live less frustrated and irritated? If God was angry, is all anger bad? Let's talk about it.

Join us as we kick off a new series on the topic of Relationships! This week we're diving into the vulnerable topic of belonging. While we all long to be seen, known and loved, why can it be so hard to find that in relationships? We'll also discover how self-awareness is the foundation of healthy relationships.

Today we are taking a look at the kind of fasting God desires as we explore Isaiah 58, and it what it means for our fasting to result in tangible, ridiculous love.