River City Church's Podcast

God leads us courageously into the midst of the obstacles that stand between us and the promises He has given us and does miracles. We must build memorials of praise out of the midst of those circumstances as reminders of who God and his what He has done for us.

Our choice to follow Christ is a journey that begins with taking the first steps. Pastor Jared shares from the Gospel and the story of Pentecost in Acts 2 what these steps of faith are and how they are essential for beginning the journey Jesus has called us to walk with Him.

We should never take for granted or belittle our position and ability to influence and make an eternal impact on the world around us.Our greatest achievements and moments of brilliance may never be seen or recognized, but they change the world.

A look at the wisdom of The Book of James 4:13-17.We can rely on Divine guidance when making plans for our lives, or we can be arrogantly self reliant and make plans on our own. James helps us answer the question as to why the first option is better than the second.

Join us as we take a look at and learn from the personally challenging passage of James 4:11-12 on the topic of judging others.

Spiritual Training Series Part 3"A spiritually healthy life in Christ is shaped by a healthy understanding of what the Bible is and how to read it."if you don't know the playbook you could end up running in the wrong direction !This teaching gives a glimpse of: - What the Bible is. - How not to read the Bible. - How to read the Bible. - 3 Reflection questions to help with life application.

As Pastor Jared began to speak this past Sunday the Holy Spirit interrupted and he stood silent for several minutes crying. Pastor Hilary explained what was happing and encouraged the church to also pray and listen to the Holy Spirit. A church member shared an encouraging vision that they felt God had given them for the church.Pastor Jared then shared from his heart what he felt God speaking to not only RCC but other church communities and Christians as well.

1. Erika shares the testimony of her husband Paul's miraculous healing. 2. Pastor Hilary delivers an encouraging message as part 2 of our Spiritual Training Series, "Prayer".

Learn what it means to "join the team"(Act2:42-47) and "not skip leg day" (Hebrews 10:25) from Pastor Jared as we look at practical and Biblical ways that we can foster spiritual health and strength in our lives in Christ.1 Timothy 4:8 Paul speaks to the importance of being intentional about developing spiritual strength and health (godliness).

Pastor Hilary leads us through Scripture and speaks to our need as followers of Christ to be pursuing the Presence of God daily in our lives.It is the presence of God in our lives that separates us from every other people group on earth... and leads us to where and who we need to be. Without a desire for God's presence, who and where are we in our Faith ?

Pastor Jared explains how a story in the Old Testament (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) of God consuming a sacrifice with a supernatural fire helps teach us the meaning of the Apostle Paul's call for us to live as "living sacrifices" (as worship to God) in the New Testament (Romans 12:1-2).

Pastor Jared explains how God's mercy is not a pass to live however we want and begins a journey into Romans 12:1-2 and the Apostle Paul's challenge for us be Living Sacrifices in worship to God.

Main Theme:"Our words have the power to speak life or death into the world around us ; so be careful what you say and how you say it."Application and Reflection Questions1. What kind of conversations do I frequently find myself having ?2. Do my words ever reveal areas of my heart and mind not inline with Christ’s?3. In what way(s) might God be leading me to exercise more control over what I speak and communicate in my everyday life?

Faith Without Good Deeds is Dead -"Doing what God calls us to do is like breathing life into our faith, if we don’t actively inhale the Spirit of God our faith will die."

Pastor Jared resumes our Book of James series, (James 2:1-13)Central Theme:"We as followers of Christ must treat other people with equal dignity and attention just as Jesus did and calls us to."Life Application and Reflection Questions:- What areas of comfort or familiarity do we need to leave (ideas, attitudes, perspectives,hang ups, excuses) in order to fully follow and Worship Christ?- What gifts (skills, talents, or resources) do I posses that I could give and worship Christ with?- How will I be intentional to give my best to God through these gifts?

A look at the last section of James chapter 1. (James 1:19-27)Theme: We are called to "actively" live out our faith in Christ. So DO IT!" True Christian religion does not leave room for living selfishly , only selflessly."

Pastor Hilary shares from the story in the Book of Genesis of a man named Joseph and how the pits we experience in life are often the doorways to the purposes God is calling us to and to avoid digging and staying in the pits that hold us back from God's purpose for our lives.

God has a Vision for humanity that he is pursing relentlessly and we as

Do you ever feel like you are in a situation like in the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den, trapped and surrounded by starving lions?You are not alone! In this encouraging message of hope we learn why we can trust God and how like Daniel, we can keep from being eaten.

Pastor Hilary speaks to the need for us to clear the spiritual "clog" we all experience from time to time and allow the Holy Spirit to flow freely in and through us.