Riverview Christian Podcast

Love Your Enemies | Matthew 5:43-48 | Week 4 of RED LETTERS What if Jesus actually meant what He said? In week four of our RED LETTERS series, we turn to one of Jesus' most challenging teachings: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” In Matthew 5:43–48 (NIV), Jesus calls us to a radically different way of living—one that goes beyond loving the people who love us back. He c...

Choosing The Better Portion | Luke 10:38-42 | Week 3 of RED LETTERS What happens when doing things for Jesus becomes more important than simply being with Jesus? In week three of our RED LETTERS series, we turn to Luke 10:38–42 and the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Through the words of Jesus, we discover that it’s possible to be busy serving, doing good things, and even welcoming Jesus into o...

A Theology of Suffering | John 9:1-7 | Week 2 of RED LETTERS Why does suffering happen? Where is God when we're hurting? And how should we respond when someone else is walking through suffering? In Week 2 of our RED LETTERS series, we turn to John 9:1–7 (NIV), where Jesus encounters a man who had been blind from birth. Rather than getting caught up in the question of why this suffering happen...

Know His Voice | John 10:7-10 | Week 1 of RED LETTERS What does the voice of Jesus sound like—and how do we learn to recognize it? In Week 1 of our RED LETTERS series, we begin exploring the words Jesus spoke in the Gospels and discovering how those words still have the power to impact and transform our lives today. In this message, “Know His Voice,” we look at John 10:7–10 (NIV), where Jesus desc...

Jesus Came To Save | Matthew 1:21 Before we dive into the words of Jesus, we need to understand who Jesus is and why He came. In this special prelude to our new Red Letters sermon series, we turn to Matthew 1:21 (NIV) and discover the purpose behind Jesus' coming: He came to save. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus spoke words that challenged, encouraged, confronted, and transformed the people aro...

God Has A Plan For You | TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD (Week 4) What do you do when it feels like everything is falling apart? Where is God when the situation seems hopeless? In week four of our TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD series, we journey through the story of Esther and discover a powerful truth: even in the darkest hours, God has a plan. Esther 4:14 reminds us that God can place us exactly where we are for...

Are You a Child of the Lie OR the Promise? | TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD (Week 3) What defines who you are—and whose voice you believe? In week three of our TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD series, we explore the difference between living as a child of the lie and living as a child of the promise. In a world where truth can feel increasingly blurred, Jesus reminds us that there is a real enemy who lies, deceives,...

Doers Of The Word | TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD (Week 2) Hearing God's Word is only the beginning. The real question is: Will we live it? In week two of our TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD series, we explore what authentic faith looks like in everyday life. James reminds us that faith isn't measured by what we know—it's revealed by how we live. God's truth isn't meant to be admired from a...

Eternal Truth | TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD (Week 1) In a world where truth seems to change with every opinion, trend, and headline, is there anything that remains constant? Week one of our TRUTH IN A GREY WORLD series begins by exploring the unchanging nature of God's truth. In Eternal Truth, we discover that truth isn't something we create or redefine—it's found in the eternal Word of G...

ON MISSION: HOW TO GET INVOLVED | Week 4 of the "ON MISSION" Series Following Jesus means more than believing—it means joining Him on His mission. In the final week of our ON MISSION series, Pastor Scott, our Online Pastor and Nazarene Missions International (NMI) President, challenges us to move beyond awareness and into action. Through Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18–20, we're reminded...

ON MISSION: TO THE WORLD | Week 3 of the "ON MISSION" Series Our mission doesn't stop at our neighborhood—it reaches the nations. In week three of our ON MISSION series, we welcomed Church of the Nazarene missionaries Rev. Geraldo & Waner Nunes, who are currently serving in Cambados, Spain. Through Pastor Jesus Guerrero's live translation, Rev. Geraldo shared his powerful t...

ON MISSION: TO LOVE | Matthew 22:37-40 | Week 2 of the "ON MISSION" Series What does it really mean to be on mission with Jesus? In Week 2 of our ON MISSION series, we explore the second half of Riverview Christian's mission statement: "Out to love." Jesus doesn't simply call us to love those around us—He sends us into the world to demonstrate His love through our wor...

ON MISSION: TO HEAL | James 5:13–20 | Week 1 of the "ON MISSION" Series What if healing isn't just something God wants to do for you—but something He wants to do through you? In the opening message of our ON MISSION series, Pastor J.C. explores James 5:13–20 and challenges us to see healing as God's mission for every believer. Jesus doesn't simply heal His people; He sends...

People Are Watching | Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 4) How we love says more about our faith than anything we say. In the final week of our Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. series, we explore our fourth core value: Love. Jesus didn't call us to love only the people who are easy to love. He commanded us to love sacrificially—even those who hurt us, disagree with us, or treat us as enemies. The wo...

Gifted to Grow | Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 3) Every follower of Jesus has been uniquely gifted—not for personal recognition, but to strengthen the body of Christ and advance His mission. In Week 3 of our Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. series, we explore God's call to Grow through Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV). Spiritual growth isn't just about gaining more knowledge; it's about being t...

Inside Out Relationships | Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 1) What does it mean to truly connect? In Week 2 of our Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. series, we explore the story of the four friends in Mark 2:1-12 who refused to let obstacles keep someone from Jesus. Their determination, faith, and love remind us that healthy relationships begin with Christ and move outward to those around us. As we focu...

Following Jesus Through Suffering | Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 1) What if healing is more than the removal of pain? In Week 1 of our Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. series, Pastor J.C. explores 1 Peter 2:1-25 and reveals how God often brings healing and wholeness not by removing suffering, but by transforming us through it. As Peter writes to believers facing hardship, rejection, and injustice, h...

Living Water | John 4:9-14 What do you do when doubt creeps in? When the future feels uncertain? When the well you've been drawing from leaves you thirsty again? In this message, "Living Water," Pastor John shares candidly about his own struggles with doubt, aging, and questions about the future. Through his vulnerability, we're reminded that every season of life drives us back...

We Are the Body of Christ | 1 Corinthians 12:27 What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? In this special standalone message, we explore Paul's powerful words in 1 Corinthians 12:27 and discover God's design for His Church. Every believer has a unique role, purpose, and gift, and when we work together, the Church functions as Christ intended. Whether you've been following Jesus fo...

ABSOLUTE SURRENDER | Becoming CHRIST (Week 8) What does it look like to fully surrender your life to Jesus Christ? In the final week of our Becoming CHRIST series, we look at the freedom and transformation that comes through complete surrender to God. On this Pentecost Sunday, we reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit to help us die to ourselves and live fully for Christ. “For I have been crucifi...

Servants | Becoming CHRIST (Week 7) | 10:30 AM Service What does it truly mean to serve like Jesus? In week seven of our Becoming CHRIST series, Pastor J.C. sits down with three of Riverview Christian’s dedicated volunteers for a panel discussion on servanthood, faithfulness, and what it looks like to serve the Church in everyday life. Through personal stories and honest conversation, this message...

The Power of Prayer | Becoming CHRIST (Week 6) | 10:30 AM Service In Week 6 of our Becoming CHRIST series, Lisa Letterman shares a heartfelt Mother’s Day message on The Power of Prayer. Through personal stories about the faith of her grandmother and mother, Lisa reflects on how a legacy of prayer shaped her life and relationship with Jesus. As we continue this eight-week journey from Easter to Pen...

Sanctification | Becoming CHRIST (Week 5) | 9:00 AM Service What does it really mean to become more like Jesus? In Week 5 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore the powerful and often misunderstood process of sanctification—the ongoing work of God transforming us from the inside out. This message dives into what it looks like to surrender every part of our lives to Christ and allow Him to shape...

FREEDOM | Becoming CHRIST (Week 4) What does it really mean to live free? In week four of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore the powerful truth that freedom in Jesus isn’t about doing whatever we want—it’s about becoming who we were created to be. Through Paul’s words, we see that true freedom is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender, dependence, and transformation through Christ. 📖 Sc...

Christ-Centered Community | Becoming CHRIST (Week 3) What does it really mean to live in community that’s centered on Jesus—not just in words, but in everyday life? In Week 3 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore how true transformation happens when our identity is no longer rooted in ourselves, but in Christ living through us. Looking at Galatians 2:20 and Matthew 20, this message challenges...