The River

01.29.17 Faith. Just a little bit goes a long way. Faith as small as the mustard seed, moves mountains! Matthew 17:20 NIV

11.13.16 The “Seeing” series continues with the 2nd installment which entitled, “Seeing Changes Things”. Seeing and being with the presence of God is overwhelming. But as He does in most things, He protects you. Because He loves you. Exodus 33:12-18

11.06.16 This message kicks off a brand new series called “Seeing”. The new series takes a close look at how we see life; from God to ourselves. This first message is all about Seeing is Believing. John 9:35-38

10.30.16 “Masks” is something that a lot of people are wearing this weekend and tomorrow being Halloween. But people actually wear masks all the time on any given day, not just halloween. How can we take off the masks and just be who God made us to be? Hebrews 4:13

10.23.16 This message, “Platform 2016" speaks to the political season that we are in with Pastor Sherman speaking primarily to the spiritual platform that we as Christians stand for! James 3:13

10.16.16 “What Is It” that has your attention, time and energy. It’s easy to get focused and fixated on that. Take a break and catch these words on how to keep things in perspective.

10.02.16 “The Bigger They Are…” is a strong message on facing the obstacles and giants in your life. What is the best way to take them on? How can you overcome? Focus. It’s all about focus. 2 Samuel 17:47

10.02.16 The “You Are the Teacher” series wraps up with “Get Sharp”. God puts people in our lives along our path to bless us and to teach us. And as we learn, we become sharper. You have to be careful who you hang around to make sure the teaching and influence you are receiving is making you sharper for Him! Proverbs 27:17

09.25.16 “You Are the Teacher” is the next to the last message in the “You and Your World” series. This message explains that while we are students in life, we are also called to be teachers. We all teach. The question is, what are you teaching? Hebrews 5:12

09.18.16 When a teacher teaches, we should listen. It’s very important to listen, and even more important to put the teaching into practice. Teachers work very hard at their methods of teaching, to be successful. Jesus is the greatest teacher of all time. See what made Him great and effective. “Pay Attention to The Teacher”. Matthew 7:28-29

09.11.16 The “You and Your World” series continues at The River. Today’s message challenged us all to remember the things that we learn. Learning is useless unless we remember. The 15th anniversary of 9/11 is today, and it is especially important on this day to remember. Matthew 24:32 NIV

09.04.16 “You and Your World” is the latest series at The River. Today’s message kicked off with challenging us all to be teachable, and good students. Learning isn’t optional, but we can still choose not to. But it comes with consequences. Romans 12:2 NIV

08.26.16 "Storms are Stormy" is a message that reminds us that we need to remember that no matter the storm that you're facing, Jesus is still there with you. He never leaves you, He's waiting for you to give Him your storm so He can calm it for you. Mark 4:35-41

08.21.16 “Free Lemons” With school starting this week, this message speaks to making the best of situations. We all have ideas on how we would like for things to work out and be. They don’t always work out that way. What do you do when life gives you lemons? Keep them! They’re free! Mark 5:22-43 NLT

08.14.16 The “Opposite” series finishes with the idea of living and dying. In order to live, you must die. This seems so opposite to maybe everything you’ve ever heard. Dying to self is a spiritual truth and practice that makes life so much more alive than ever! Matthew 9:12 NLT

08.07.16 “Last is First”, the fourth message in the “Opposite” series speaks to how we have a natural desire inside of us that wants to succeed, and be significant in our lives. What does Jesus say about that? How can you find the significance in life? Mark 9:35 NLT

07.31.16 “Forgiveness” is the third message in the “Opposite” series. When people offend and hurt you, it leaves a wound. Wounds if not taken care of, fester and become infected. That’s also what happens to our spirits when we are hurt, and we don’t handle the hurt. Luke 15:25-32

07.24.16 “Opposite” continues with a topic that everyone deals with, Authority. How do you handle the authority, power and control that you have? It’s easy to abuse it, or not use it in a way that brings glory and honor to God. This message is for everyone! John 12:49-50

07.17.16 “Opposite” is our brand new series that jumps into the truths that God teaches us, that sometimes makes no sense at all! According to society, we should do one thing, but God’s teaching is the opposite to that! Check out this first message about moving forward requires stopping! 2 Chronicles 20