Today’s Attack. Tomorrow’s Holiday. — Jesus has given us the authority of His name to unite, defend, and fight back against the attacks of the enemy. God placed within the human heart the desire to be empowered to fight, not simply the satisfaction of acquisition. He desires a Bride, who knows how to worship in…
Be Encouraged — To marry a King is to marry His Kingdom, and that is exactly what is expected of the Bride of Christ. God is sending His people into a world of darkness to be a light for the lost, broken, and hurting. Esther stands as an example of one who would risk herself…
Power for Patience. Joy in Struggle. Part 2 — Marriage was strongly emphasized by the Holy Spirit in this service. River of Life spent a portion of the service collectively interceeding that God would build and strengthen marriages within the church and community. We are called to have staying-power in simple trust in Who…
Pursuing Your Renewing — The people of God tend to be tempted with the urge to handle their challenges in their own strength, without prayers seated in seeking, surrender, faith, and obedience. This temptation was experienced by people throughout throughout Scripture. So, one could say that it is a normal part of earthly thinking. However, we were…
SPECIAL NOTE: Due to electrical issues on 9/16/18, the sermon was cut short after 22 minutes. Grace for Contentment – Some people consciously or unconsciously see godliness as a way to earn blessing, wealth, and promotion. Various forms of giving-to-get originate from a striving heart, one that is crying out for approval rather than living…
Psalm 32: Repentance — From the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, even before choosing His disciples, Jesus taught the importance of repentance. Before true confession can occur, we must stop trying to hide or justify sin from the Lord. True repentance is to recognize, admit, and turn from sin. It is walking in the light.…
Spring Up Oh Well — Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as a life-giving spring inside of us that becomes life. The Holy Spirit gives us hope in despair, a song in our hearts, His voice, and direction. Sometimes we fail to experience that life-giving spring, but it can be discouraging and unclear why. The…
Psalm 91 – Part 2: Our Needs — Psalm 91 is first and foremost an invitation to intimacy with God. It’s easy for fears and needs to drive a wedge between us and the Father, because they tend to create anxiety when not met. We have to protect the beauty of intimacy with the Father,…
Psalm 91: God’s Heart — Psalm 91 is first and foremost an invitation to intimacy with God. Satan himself misquoted/abused Psalm 91, to manipulate Jesus away from intamacy with the Father and toward legalistic thinking. Why should we expect any different experience? The promises of Psalm 91 come from God’s heart, they are often eternally…
Why Am I Still Standing? Part 2 — The armor of God is a further example to illustrate the concepts that have been discussed throughout the book of Ephesians. The armor of God in the supernatural battle of chapter 6 is asinine for those choosing not to adhere to God’s heart in chapter 5. God designed…
