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We were created with one or more "gifts," otherwise known as things we are naturally good at. As we come to discover and hone those gifts, they benefit us, but they are also meant to benefit others. Jesus is the prime example of a someone...
There are many things that bring us together in Christ and build unity such as worshipping, serving, and especially, small groups. They make a bigger church feel small and you have people who know you and you go through the ups and downs of life with.
God didn't create The Church for Him, He created it for US! It benefits us so much to be with other believers to gain a better understanding of His Word, to be in community, and to worship in one voice. Come empty, leave filled.
When you're awake to grace, you're alive to power. God gave you His power to be His witness.
Do you know what you're purpose in life is? You were created (and uniquely gifted) to take part in what God is doing!
This is the opening message of newly installed Senior Pastor Kyle's "Awake & Alive" series. As Pastor Tom was led to help initiate a "grace awakening" when he began at Riverside, Pastor Kyle is leading us into the next...
A momentous day in the history of Riverside Church as Pastor Emeritus Tom Lundeen hands over the Senior Pastor role to Pastor Kyle Asumus. Pastor Kyle shares a message regarding the divinely appointed transition from Moses to Joshua in the Old Testament.
Change is difficult, but faith helps us through. God does some of His best work in our lives as we are leaning on Him and taking one step at a time!
We give thanks for Pastor Tom and Gwen and the extraordinary faithfulness they have shown over 23 years of ministry at Riverside. Their leadership, sacrifice, teaching, prayer, and love have shaped generations.
In Pastor Tom Lundeen's final message as Riverside's Senior Pastor, he encourages us for the strong future of Riverside Church. He spurs us on to hold tightly to the Big3 and remember that lost people matter to God. Big3: 1) Come every...
Baptism is an important step of faith. Pastor Tom teaches on the history, symbolism, and significance of baptism as we prepare for our summer baptism opportunity.
An important part of living on purpose for God's purposes is positively influencing others, helping them develop a passion to live for God's purposes on purpose.
Having a mentor at some point in your life likely helped you get where you are today. God calls us to be mentors and we can learn from how Moses mentors Joshua in the book of Numbers.
The Israelites witnessed many plagues, some brought on by their own behavior, including poisonous snakes. In their repentance, God provided a remedy, but didn't take away the snakes. This is an illustration of God's judgment, grace, and mercy.
After 40 years of leading the Israelites, Moses' patience was gone, leading to anger. If controlled by anger, we're no longer controlled by God. If we are are living on purpose, we need to live for His purpose and glory through our lives
Moses and Aaron implore God to abstain from destroying the Israelites after their contempt and uprising. The ground opened up and a plague spread. Talk about a challenging week in Moses' leadership! Still, Moses & Aaron knew God was sovereign...
Desperate times call for desperate measures. It might be the only time we seek Jesus. Then, as well as today, Jesus will meet you wherever you are at!
A hot temper can lead to broken relationships. We can learn from Moses in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament how to be God honoring in all that we say and do even when it's difficult.
Our choices have consequences. Sometimes other people's choices and those consequences affect us too. This is illustrated in Moses' life as he lead the Israelites through the wilderness.
In the darkness or in the storms, fear reigns. Unless we take hold of something or someone else - Jesus, the Prince of Peace! Say 'YES!' to Him and your life forever changes!
In this Palm Sunday message, we will take a moment to see Jesus from many different angles.
People talk about "the good old days." Moses was leading a couple million people reminiscing of Egyptian slavery when their destination (in freedom) was yet unclear to them. When dealing with the headaches of life, seek God for spiritual relief.
God loves us so much that He invites us into relationship with Himself and makes covenants with us for our good. Though we fail, He is patient and loving!
To be a good leader, we need to be a good follower. To be our best, we need to learn from God by studying His Word and growing closer in relationship to Him throughout our lives.
Leaders and followers, we're a bit of both at different times in our lives. It's a humbling privilege. If you follow the best leader, you'll be a great leader.
