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  • A Welcoming Grace

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 16, 2019
     | 3,232 views

    Taken from the parable of the Good Shepherd who leaves the 99 to retrieve the one lost sheep, this sermon focuses on how grace is welcoming... hence, A welcoming grace. The sheep was retrieved​, then welcomed home.

    A Welcoming Grace Five words appear all across America. We print them on books, newsletters, church bulletins, and thousands of search signs. They are the de facto mission statement for an entire denomination. “The Episcopal Church welcomes you.” We insist that welcoming arms await all who ...read more

  • Reckless Worship

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,692 views

    Mary, the sister of Lazarus, points us to reckless worship that is costly, active, personal, and sometimes judged.

    John 12:1-8 Reckless Worship Every time you see Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in scripture, you find her sitting at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3). This lady knew how to worship. She knew—when many others did not—that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. After all, he raised her ...read more

  • Proclamation To Liberation

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,339 views

    If the Gospel is proclaimed, people will ultimately be liberated. However, what we need to see is that there is a process...

    Last time we left off with Peter and the other disciples preaching the Gospel. Acts 4:13 says, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Peter and John had been ...read more

  • Leadership Conference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 28, 2019
     | 2,484 views

    This message is addressed to our leaders as we attempt to recast a vision for our church.

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. Let’s develop a plan to use our building as an evangelism tool by making it available free for funerals to families who have suffered violence resulting in a death. We can also make the gym available for repasts for free to families who have been victims of violence. Let us ...read more

  • How Does God Communicate With Us?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,851 views

    I've found that God communicates in innumerable ways. Every time I notice one way that God communicates, he changes it up. A new method appears. It's fascinating actually. God is diverse, incredibly so.

    The divine designer, the architect, the crafter of the human soul is indeed present and interactive within the matrix of reality we call Earth. He is present, he is at work. Yet we cannot see him. Theologians call this the "hiddenness of God." But why is he hidden? Atheists might say ...read more

  • Serious Parenting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021
     | 2,711 views

    Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

    Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

  • Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Eucharistic Fix

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 14, 2024
     | 788 views

    Transformation by an alternative Eucharistic consciousness in Jesus Christ.

    We just heard John 6:52, “The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" That reminds of me two men who lived in a small town who got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So, they decided to talk to the wisest man in town. The ...read more

  • Reclaimed: Resetting The Table Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,017 views

    Reclaim the Table!

    Reclaimed - Part 4, by Pastor Robert Ketterling How many have taken that serious to pray over every meal? Okay, once again, Apple Valley campus a little slow on that it. Little slow. I'm going to talk to you about that. As part of our series I asked you to do three things. I asked you to use the ...read more

  • Risen King- Easter Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 14, 2015
     | 11,997 views

    Sermon for Easter Sunday, about Jesus as the Risen King

    Easter 2015 Risen King, by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are here at River Valley and at all of our campuses, seven campuses, and I'm very excited to say the number seven, as we have our new Woodbury campus launching this weekend. And we are here to remember what Jesus did over two thousand years ...read more

  • A Recipe For Living Water

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    Seven steps toward receiving the promised Living Water, gleaned from the text.

    A RECIPE FOR LIVING WATER Read John 4:5-26 [Thematic Statement]: “Jesus promises the Samaritan woman living water. Today, by the preaching of His word and the powerful operation of His Spirit, He promises that living water to you as well. Will you take it? Will you drink it in and finally, ...read more

  • Mean Christians

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

    2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

  • Dishonouring Jesus

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
     | 27,666 views

    Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments.

    Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments. I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. Thomas Watson, IBM Chairman, 1943 There is no reason that anyone would want a computer in their home. Ken Olson, President, Digital ...read more

  • Random Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,082 views

    Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

    Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

  • An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

  • Like A Tree

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,184 views

    Examines the qualities of trees that cab be compared to the righteous who are blessed according to Psalm 1.

    Like a Tree 1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its ...read more