James River Church Podcast

How does fasting bring spiritual victory? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover how fasting, prayer, and worship position us to seek God wholeheartedly and trust Him to fight our battles. Our prayer is that your faith is strengthened to stand firm, keep your eyes on Jesus, and believe God for breakthrough.

How can I have faith that moves mountains?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover how true faith is found in God's presence within us, transforming the natural into the supernatural and producing perfect peace and unwavering conviction in God's Word. Our prayer is that you will walk in mountain-moving faith, trusting God's promises and releasing forgiveness so nothing hinders your prayers.

How can I trust God when I'm surrounded by battles?   In this message from Pastor Havilah Cunnington, discover how Psalm 23 reveals that God prepares a table for you even in the presence of your enemies, teaching you to trust His provision, starve the enemy's influence, and keep your eyes fixed on Him instead of your circumstances. Our prayer is that you'll find renewed confidence in God's presence and learn to feast on His promises, even in the middle of life's greatest battles.

How can I have mountain-moving faith?   In this message, Pastor John Lindell unpacks how God’s promises, presence, and peace strengthen your faith to overcome impossible obstacles. Our prayer is that you will live with unwavering confidence in God, believing His Word and walking in His supernatural power.

How can I grow in my faith? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover how faith grows as we trust God’s Word, walk in holiness, and keep praying with confidence in His power. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith and encourages you to believe God for all He has promised.

Are you ready for Jesus to return?   In this message from Pastor Chad Veach, we are reminded to recognize the time God has given us and live ready for the return of Christ. Through the triumphal entry, the rejected Son, and the coming Day, we see that God is sovereign over time and faithful to call His people back to Him. Our prayer is that this message awakens your heart to live spiritually alert, prayerful, undistracted, and ready to stand before Jesus.

What happens when you call on the name of Jesus? In this message from guest speaker Pastor Micah Mac, we see through Acts 3 that the name of Jesus is different, powerful to heal, and the only name that saves. Our prayer is that your faith is stirred to call on His name and experience the refreshing, healing, and salvation only Jesus can bring.

What do I do when life feels unfair? In this message from guest speaker Pastor Robert Madu, we look at Jesus’ parable in Matthew 20 and confront the grumbling, comparison, and entitlement that can rise in our hearts when God’s generosity does not look the way we expected. Our prayer is that this message helps you trust the goodness of God, celebrate His grace in others, and receive His generosity with a grateful heart.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promised gift of God that empowers believers to witness, walk in boldness, experience miracles, receive wisdom, and follow divine appointments. Our prayer is that you would receive all that Jesus has promised and be filled with fresh power from the Holy Spirit.

How do we rescue someone wandering from God?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded of the urgency and love behind going after those who have wandered from the truth and bringing them back to Jesus. Our prayer is that this message stirs your heart to care deeply, pursue faithfully, and believe God for the rescue and restoration of those who are far from Him.

What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, unpack what the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is, why it matters, and how to receive this promised gift. Our prayer is that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered to live boldly for Jesus.

How can I pray powerful prayers?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we learn from James 5 and the life of Elijah that powerful and effective prayer is not reserved for spiritual giants, but is available to ordinary people who pray with faith, humility, consistency, and a word from God. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to seek God intentionally, listen for His voice, and believe Him for powerful results.

How do I have childlike faith?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded that childlike faith rejects doubt, recognizes dependence on God, and asks boldly because our Father is good. Our prayer is that your faith would be renewed with simple trust, humble dependence, and bold confidence in God’s goodness.

How do you pray for healing?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn what James 5 teaches about praying in times of trouble, calling on spiritual leaders, anointing with oil, repentance, and trusting Jesus for healing. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to pray with confidence and believe God for His healing power.

How are salvation and healing related? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, uncover how the Greek word sozo reveals that salvation in Jesus includes forgiveness, healing, deliverance, and wholeness. Our prayer is that your faith would be strengthened to look to Jesus as Savior, Healer, Deliverer, and the One who makes all things whole.

How can I live with honesty and integrity?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover why God calls His people to live with truthful words, sincere hearts, and integrity that reflects genuine faith. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no as you follow Jesus with honesty in every area of life.

How powerful is the name of Jesus? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, learn how prayer, miracles, and evangelism are grounded to the authority and power found in the name of Jesus. Our prayer is that your faith is strengthened to believe Jesus still heals, delivers, and works miracles today.

How do you wait on God with patience?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we learn from James 5 that godly patience trusts God’s timing, guards our attitude, and follows the faithful examples of those who persevered through suffering. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to stand firm, strengthen your heart, and trust that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

What are the greater things Jesus promised? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover the powerful promise of John 14:12–14 and how Jesus invites believers to pray with faith, walk in His authority, and believe for the impossible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to ask boldly in Jesus’ name and trust God to do greater things for His glory.

How should Christians use money? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we learn from James 5 how biblical generosity begins with understanding that everything we have comes from God and is meant to be used for His purposes. Our prayer is that this message helps you use money wisely, build God’s Church, and make an eternal impact through a generous life.

How does thankfulness change things? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how Jesus takes what seems small and insufficient, gives thanks for it, and turns it into more than enough to meet every need. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God with what you have, thank Him before the miracle comes, and believe that He is able to bring increase where you need it most.

How do I leave a lasting legacy? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we are reminded from James 4 that life is short, God’s will is best, and every plan should begin with surrender to Him. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to put God at the center of your future and honor Him with every opportunity He gives you.

How can I experience God’s goodness? In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded that God’s goodness is not just something to know about, but something to personally experience through surrender, obedience, and seeking Him. Our prayer is that you would taste and see the goodness of God and trust that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

How can I be a friend of Jesus? In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are reminded that Jesus has called us His friends and entrusted us with the joy, love, and mission of making Him known to the nations. Our prayer is that this message helps you count Jesus worthy, walk in loyal obedience, and live with boldness for the people still waiting to hear His name.

What does the world need from the Church today? In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are challenged to see the urgent need of the world, the Church, and every believer to live with prayer, holiness, Spirit-empowered boldness, God’s Word, and His presence. Our prayer is that this message stirs a fresh hunger in you to answer God’s call with surrender, courage, and compassion.

How do I experience more of God’s presence?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, discover what it means to hunger for the glory of God and believe that His presence is greater than any promise, blessing, or breakthrough. Our prayer is that your faith would rise with a fresh expectation for more of God in your life.

How serious is slander to God?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see why slander is not a small issue, but a serious sin that damages others, dishonors God’s law, and forgets our place before the Lord. Our prayer is that this message helps you guard your words, walk in humility, and honor others with the heart of Christ.

What happens when you truly encounter God’s presence?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how a real encounter with God leads to us running toward His presence and experiencing genuine repentance with a life surrendered to His calling. Our prayer is that as you experience God’s holiness, you would be transformed, cleansed, and ready to say yes to whatever He asks of you.

How do you experience God’s favor in your life? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn six powerful keys from James 4 that position our lives for God’s favor—through submission, humility, repentance, and drawing near to Him. Our prayer is that you would experience the tangible blessing, presence, and protection of God as you walk closely with Him.

How do I know if I’m living by the Spirit?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are challenged to examine whether our lives are being led by the Holy Spirit or pulled by the desires of the flesh, and to learn what it means to keep in step with Him each day. Our prayer is that this message helps you walk closely with the Spirit and experience the fruit of a life fully surrendered to God.

How do I get unstuck?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see that God does not leave us stuck, overwhelmed, or defeated, but leads us to a higher place of strength and victory in Him. Our prayer is that as you look to Christ the Solid Rock, you would find fresh hope, renewed faith, and the grace to rise above every battle.

How do I resist the devil?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, you’ll see that resisting the devil begins with submitting fully to God, standing firm in faith, and cutting off what keeps pulling you back into sin. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your resolve, reminds you of the authority you have in Christ, and helps you walk in lasting freedom.

Do I know Jesus or just know about Him? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see how the resurrection of Jesus confronts empty religion and invites us into a real, life-changing relationship with the risen Savior. Our prayer is that this message would awaken your faith, help you truly see Jesus, and lead you into the new life only He can give.

Can Jesus forgive me no matter what I’ve done?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we look at the thief on the cross and the powerful truth that even in his final moments, he recognized God’s holiness, confessed his sin, saw Jesus as King, and found saving grace. Our prayer is that this message would help you see that no one is too far gone for the mercy of Jesus and that you would place your trust in the One who still saves completely.

Why does life feel so hard? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see from James 4:1–6 that the battles around us often reveal a deeper war within us, rooted in selfish desires and friendship with the world. Our prayer is that as God exposes what is causing conflict, you would respond with humility, repentance, and receive the greater grace He gives to those who come back to Him.

What kind of wisdom is shaping your life?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from James 3:13–18 that true wisdom is shown by a life marked by humility, while earthly wisdom is driven by envy, selfish ambition, and disorder. Our prayer is that you would seek the wisdom that comes from heaven and live a life marked by purity, peace, mercy, and righteousness.

What happens when you refuse to stop praying until God answers?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from 1 Kings 18 that powerful prayer hears what others cannot, walks in humility, keeps believing, and positions us to see God do the impossible. Our prayer is that you would grow in confidence to pray according to God’s will and keep seeking Him until you see the wonderful results of powerful prayer.

What do your words reveal about your heart?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from James 3 that our words reveal the condition of our heart and carry the power of life and death. Our prayer is that God would help you surrender your speech to Him, so your words reflect His wisdom, bring healing, and honor Him in every part of your life.

Will you trust God when you have nothing left?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how God meets us in seasons of lack and calls us to trust Him beyond what we can see, just as He did for Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17:8–16. Our prayer is that your faith would rise in the middle of uncertainty and you would experience God’s faithful provision one step of obedience at a time.

What does true faith in God look like?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see in James 2:20–26 that true faith is more than a label or belief in name only—it is living, obedient, and revealed by action. Our prayer is that this message would stir your heart to move beyond empty faith and walk in the kind of faith that trusts God, obeys Him, and believes He can do the impossible.

How do you overcome discouragement and find hope in God?   In this message from Pastor David Lindell, Psalm 42 shows us how to respond to discouragement with faith—anchoring our hearts in God’s unfailing love and choosing hope. Our prayer is that you would preach truth to your soul, stay connected to God’s people, and remember that in Christ, you are not defeated.

What does the Bible say about prejudice? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we confront the sin of prejudice in James 2:1–13 and see that God shows no partiality. Our prayer is that you would live out the mercy and impartial love of Jesus, treating every person with the grace and dignity Christ has shown you.

How Can I Hear God’s Voice Clearly?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we discover clear, biblical steps to hearing God’s voice—through repentance, closeness to His presence, obedience, and a life grounded in His Word. Our prayer is that as you lean in and listen, you will recognize His voice with confidence and respond with faith.

What is true religion?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we discover from James 1 that true religion is revealed in how we speak, how we care for those in need, and how we guard our lives from the world’s influence. Our prayer is that you would not merely listen to God’s Word, but live it out daily with integrity, love, and wholehearted devotion to Christ.

How Can I Hear God’s Voice When He Feels Silent?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, based on 1 Samuel 3:1–10, we are reminded that God is always speaking—but He speaks most clearly to those who are positioned in His presence and willing to say, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” Our prayer is that you would move beyond complacency, draw near to God with fresh hunger, and develop a heart that is ready to hear and obey His voice.

How can my giving make an eternal impact around the world?   In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we are challenged to see Kingdom Impact giving as a faith-filled response to Jesus’ call to reach our Jerusalem, our nation, and the nations of the world with the gospel. Our prayer is that as you listen, God would speak clearly to your heart, stir bold faith within you, and use your generosity to change lives for eternity.

Do you hunger for God?   In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how spiritual hunger impacts our ability to receive from God, changes our desires, and is intensified through intentional pursuit of His presence. Our prayer is that this message would stir a fresh hunger in your heart to seek God wholeheartedly and experience deeper transformation in your walk with Him.

Am I building what Jesus is building with my life and my resources? In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are confronted with a defining question about whether our priorities align with God’s heart to reach the lost through His Church—starting locally and extending to the ends of the earth. Our prayer is that God would speak clearly to your heart, stir your faith to action, and invite you into a supernatural journey of generosity that produces eternal fruit.

Is your response to God positioning you for victory?   In this message from Pastor Justin Jahanshir, we see how our posture of faith, obedience, and heart directly shapes the possibilities God releases into our future through the story of Elisha and King Joash in 2 Kings 13. Our prayer is that this message would challenge you to respond wholeheartedly to God’s instruction so you can walk in the fullness of His power and purpose.

How does God's Word change people? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how receiving God’s Word with humility and responding to it with obedience leads to lasting transformation and blessing in our lives. Our prayer is that as you listen, you would allow God’s Word to take root in your heart, shape your actions, and produce spiritual fruit as you put it into practice each day.