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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Peter reminds us that we are not home! It is easy to forget who we are in Jesus and where we are going because of Jesus. This passage serves as a reminder of Who’s we are and where we are going.
1 Peter 1:3-7 “A Living Hope” September 15, 2024 In the first verse of this chapter, Peter addresses his letter to “the strangers scattered”. He is writing to Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland and have found themselves dispersed into other parts of the world. Peter ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7
Denomination: Baptist
To explore surrendering control to God, understanding our life in Christ, and the importance of bearing spiritual fruit.
Good morning, dear congregation. I am filled with joy today as we gather here to delve into the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture. We are here to seek understanding, to find solace, and to discover the divine purpose that our Heavenly Father has planned for us. As we open our hearts and minds ...read more
Topics: Living In Christ
This sermon explores living a joyful life through embracing God's love and grace, with Christ as the center of our existence.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, to share in the love and light of our Lord. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just in a building, but in the presence of God. We are here to celebrate His love, His grace, and His joy in our ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21
Topics: I Live, Jesus Lives
Explores the fullness of life in Christ, encouraging believers to pursue their potential, promote fullness, and practice embracing His presence.
Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled and honored to share the Word of God with you. Our theme today is a three-fold one: Pursuing Potential through Christ, Promoting Fullness in Him, and Practicing Embrace of His Presence. We find ourselves in the book of Philippians, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:9
Topics: Full Potential
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
God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.
GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7
Denomination: Lutheran
Love is the key element in touching the lives around us with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 13:13 “And the Greatest of These is Love” INTRODUCTION Mother’s Day is a day when we celebrate God’s gift of love and loving relationships. While some of us have mother’s who have not been nurturing or supportive, most of us have experienced the presence of people love us. We ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13
Considering God’s blessing on Zechariah amidst his disappointment.
Luke 1:5-25 – Touched by God when I didn’t expect it A man named Jacob had hit a low point in his life. He had thought about killing himself but he was too poor and too tired to secure the means to do it. He found a park bench and just lay down to die. He did not eat, because there was nothing ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.
A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Hebrews 4:14-16
A detailed and compelling vision of the return of Christ. What happens when Jesus' feet touch the Mount of Olives?
[Divide into two parts?] - This passage contains detailed prophecy about the return of Christ – specifically, the moment when Jesus’ feet touch the Mount of Olives. - We are going to cover a lot tonight, but there is so much interesting and compelling details here that I don’t want to ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21
The purpose of Psalms – to touch God and be touched by Him.
All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word Psalm in Hebrew, Tehillum means “to make jubilant music.” It comes from the root halal to yell a greeting. It is the word from which you get hello. So pray hello Lord. 2. Why Psalms were written. a. Prayers. b. Devotional ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Psalm 51:1, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 34:6, Psalm 23:6 (view more) (view less)
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
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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