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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This sermon explores how to face our past with faithfulness, stand firm in the present with trust, and forge our future with hope through God's guidance. Key
Good morning, dear congregation. There is a warmth that floods our hearts as we gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of God's love. We are here not by coincidence, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father. And it is in this divine design that we find ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24
Topics: Faithfulness, Trust
This sermon emphasizes finding true happiness in gratitude towards God, honoring Him in all circumstances, and holding onto hope through His enduring love and mercy.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a joy to gather together in God's house, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we are turning our attention to a Psalm that is a song of joy, a hymn of thanksgiving, a melody of hope. ...read more
Topics: Joy, God
This sermon explores the transformative power of trusting in God's teachings and thriving in His presence, as guided by Proverbs 3:1-12.
Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together again, as a family united in faith, to share in the profound wisdom of God's Word. As we open our hearts and minds, let's remember the words of the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
Topics: Trust, Lord
Explores God's boundless mercy, the living hope we receive through Christ's resurrection, and our role as recipients and channels of this abundant mercy.
Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered here today, united by a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a love that binds us together in the body of Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, to be nourished by the Word of God, to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3
Topics: God's Mercy
Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.
Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Topics: Kingdom Of God
This sermon explores our spiritual thirst, the satisfaction found in Christ, and the transformative power of surrendering to the Holy Spirit.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy and blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord to worship and learn from His Word. We are here to be fed, to be filled, to be refreshed, and to be reminded of the great love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to ...read more
Scripture: John 7:37-39
Topics: Thirst, Satisfaction
This sermon explores how true satisfaction, sustenance, and salvation can only be found in Jesus Christ, the living water that quenches our deepest spiritual thirst.
Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you all, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the anticipation of what the Lord has in store for us today. We find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives and deepen ...read more
Scripture: John 4:11
Topics: Total Satisfaction
God uses our ordinary gifts and daily acts of service to bless others, display His grace, and bring glory to Jesus in everyday life.
Friends, can we talk about the quiet heroes God sends our way? The ones with flour on their aprons and prayer on their lips; the ones who show up with a casserole, a kind word, a seat at the table. I think of a dear woman I knew—no spotlight, no stage—just a well-worn Bible, a wobbly kitchen chair, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11
Topics: Grace, Action
We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values.
We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values. Morality, principles are scorned by the media, ignored by academia, dismissed in politics, and mocked by Hollywood. Especially for young people, if you have values your a loser. If you carry a Bible ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-27
Denomination: Salvation Army
An expository sermon based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL in 2001.
Message Title: “Living Out Life with God Living In Us” Philippians 2.12-18 Delivered on July 1, 2001 at Immanuel Baptist Church by Pastor John Stensrud. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:12-19
Denomination: Baptist
This message stresses the importance of worship that flows from appreciation love. Praise can flow from the lips of those who gather for worship, regardless of their circumstances.
In one electrifying moment a hush would fall over the congregants. It was the moment for which they had prepared themselves. The priest would meet them at the entrance to the temple, motion for the people to stand and call them to worship. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15, Psalm 116:7-9, 1 Timothy 1:12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We are shown in this passage today that living for God is not impossible. We are not able to just give up and quit (considering all that others have done); rather, we must in today’s day without apology, be willing to live BY FAITH!
By Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3 Intro One of the most common requests preachers get: “How can I know God better?” I firmly believe we know God better through the strengthening of our faith RE: Faith is what we lean on in times of crisis, trauma, or trial This is a very heavy ...read more
Sermon about living for thrill's that make a difference in the world and that have real meaning.
Thrill Sequence, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, thanks for being a part of our Thrill Sequence launch here this week at River Valley Church. For those of you that don't know, we did this two years ago as a multiple part series, and from that a publisher heard about it and turned it into a book. ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
In the spiritual battle we need to be sure that our hearts are directed by God and not surrendered to Satan. The breastplate of righteousness keeps your heart right.
Covered by Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14
There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.
“Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another party, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1-23
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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