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Riverbend Youth
by RBYouth
RBYouth exists to help students DISCOVER, DEEPEN, and DEPLOY the Good News about Jesus Christ. Follow our podcast for weekly sermons, and other special content!
Episodes
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Are You Afraid of God? | God's Wrath, Judgment, & More
Are you afraid of God? What if the very thing you fear about Him is not who He is?In this special bonus sermon from Riverbend Church's adult worship service, Reyn Harpole explores 1 John 4:17–18 and one of the most important truths about the character of God: perfect love drives out fear.If…
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You're Wasting Your Life (And Don't Even Know it) - Bailey Huffman
Are you making the most of your time—or spending your life on things that don't really matter?In this message, Bailey Huffman challenges our us to rethink how we spend our time, how we use our phones, and how deeply we invest in the people around us. In a world of endless scrolling, instant...
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What Jesus Says About Rest, Stress & Your Body | Touch Grass (3 of 3)
What if the way we treat our bodies is actually a spiritual issue?We’re really good at maintaining the machines we care about—changing the oil, checking the chain, cleaning the air filter—but somehow we expect our own bodies to keep running forever without maintenance.Jesus gives us a different…
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How To See God EVERYWHERE | Touch Grass (2 of 3)
What if one of the simplest ways to reconnect with God is to… touch grass?We live surrounded by screens, pressure, comparison, busyness, and constant stimulation. Sometimes our souls need a reset. In this message, we explore how getting outside, slowing down, and paying attention to God's…
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Simple Hack To Reset Your SOUL | Touch Grass (1 of 3)
What if the reason you feel so overwhelmed isn't that you're doing too little—but that you're being pulled in too many different directions?Grades. Friendships. Family. Sports. Social media. Expectations. Trying to fit in. Trying to be a good Christian. Trying to figure out who you're even…
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We Let Students Ask Our Lead Pastor ANYTHING 😳
Our students were given the chance to ask Pastor Dave ANYTHING—and he had no idea what questions were coming.So instead of a normal sermon, we handed our senior pastor a stack of anonymous questions submitted by students and let him answer them on the spot.And these weren't exactly easy...
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The Thing You're Holding Onto is Hurting You
What are you still holding on to?Bitterness? Resentment? Hurt.? Anger? Sometimes the things we refuse to let go of take up more space in our hearts than we realize.In this message, D$ uses the story of Joseph and his brothers to explore what it looks like to forgive, even when the apology never...
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Cat Adoption & Understanding Romans 8 (Reyn Harpole)
What does it actually mean to be adopted into God’s family?In Romans 8, Paul says that we have not received a spirit of slavery and fear, but the Spirit of ADOPTION...the Spirit that reminds us that we are God’s children. But if we’ve been adopted by God, what should that change about the way we...
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"Why Does God Allow Suffering?" The Big Questions: Ep. 2
Why does God allow suffering? In this episode of The Christian Call, Lillie and Stella have an honest conversation about one of the hardest questions Christians—and especially teenagers—can ask: If God is loving and powerful, why does He allow us to experience pain, loss, loneliness,...
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Cancel The DEBT, Not The Person (Reyn Harpole)
What if someone paid a debt you could never afford to pay?In 2016, John Oliver and "Last Week Tonight" purchased $15 million of medical debt owed by 9,000 people—and then erased it. Thousands of people who woke up owing money suddenly owed nothing.That story gives us a picture of something even...
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Bitterness VS. Forgiveness (Delaney Estes)
What do you do when someone hurts you? It’s easy to hold onto the anger, resentment, and bitterness—especially when you feel like you have every right to be upset. But what if holding onto that hurt is actually keeping you trapped? In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us to “get rid of all bitterness” and...
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RBYouth: Why We Do What We Do
What is RBYouth really all about? As we look ahead to another year of ministry, we’re going back to the heart of why we do what we do. Every event, Sunday, Bible study, small group, discipleship opportunity, social post, and crazy youth group activity has a purpose. Our mission is simple…
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1T412: PURITY (Reyn Harpole; 5 of 5)
What does the Bible actually mean by purity? Purity isn't just about what you do—or how you look on the outside. Biblical purity starts in the heart. Jesus cares about our motives, our thoughts, our character, and what's happening beneath the surface. In this message, we explore 1 Timothy 4:12,...
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1T412: FAITH (Reyn Harpole; 4 of 5)
What is faith... really? Hebrews 11 is one of the most famous chapters in the entire Bible, but it's often misunderstood. In this message, we walk verse-by-verse through the "Hall of Faith" to discover what Biblical faith actually looks like—and why it's still worth living today. You'll learn…
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1T412: LOVE (Reyn Harpole; 3 of 5)
What if we've been using the word "love" completely wrong?We say we love tacos... and we love our families.Those obviously aren't the same thing.So what did Jesus actually mean when He commanded us to love one another?In this message, we unpack the biblical meaning of love through 1 Corinthians…
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1T412: CONDUCT (Delaney Estes; 2 of 5)
You are an example whether you realize it or not.In this message, D$ challenges students to rethink what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 about being the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world,” we learn that our choices, actions, and attitudes...
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1T412: SPEECH (Reyn Harpole; 1 of 5)
What if one of the most powerful forces in your life isn't your talent, your grades, or your influence—but your WORDS?In Week 1 of our summer series, "The Example," we explore the first challenge from 1 Timothy 4:12: "Set an example for the believers in speech."Using a shocking story of Marie...
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You Can't Follow Jesus if You're "LOOKING SIDEWAYS"! (Stephanie Rollins)
Have you ever looked at someone else's life and suddenly felt worse about your own? Maybe they seem prettier, smarter, more athletic, more popular, or more successful. In a world filled with social media, comparison has become one of the biggest struggles facing students today. In this powerful...
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Finding Hope After Losing Her Daughter To Su*c*de
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Beverly shares her journey through the unimaginable loss of her only daughter, Tatiana, who died by suicide in 2016.With remarkable honesty, Beverly opens up about grief, faith, mental health, and the lessons God taught her through her darkest...
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"Is Christianity The Right Religion?" The Big Questions: Ep. 1
How do we know Christianity is the right religion? In the first episode of our new series, The Big Questions, Lillie sits down with Sofi from RBYouth for an honest conversation about faith, doubt, grace, and what makes Christianity unique. Together, they explore questions that many students…
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Why Christians Still Struggle With Sin--BEYOND: Session 3 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)
If Jesus made us “new creations”… why do we still mess up?In this sermon, we unpack:-What it really means to be “in Christ”-Why old habits are hard to let go of-Paul’s brutally honest struggle in Romans 7-How identity changes behavior-Why your failures don’t define youYou may not be who you want…
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Can The STRUGGLE Make You STRONGER?" BEYOND: Session 2 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)
Pain has a way of making us question everything. Why do terrible things happen? How can a good God exist in a world filled with tragedy, loss, anxiety, rejection, and suffering? And what if the struggles we face today are actually shaping who we become tomorrow? In this message, we explore the...
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"What Doesn't Kill You Makes you Stronger"? BEYOND: Session 1 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)
Stress. Pressure. Anxiety. Spiritual battles. If you’ve ever asked, “God, why is this happening to me?” — this message is for you. In this sermon, we explore: Why following Jesus doesn’t always make life easier David & Goliath in a completely different perspective How God uses pressure to build...
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The Way Out of Sin Isn't What You Think
What if the reason you feel stuck in sin… is because you're trying to escape it the wrong way? Using a simple finger trap illustration, D$ breaks down a powerful truth from the Lord’s Prayer and Romans 5: 👉 Pulling away from God in your struggle only traps you deeper 👉 Drawing closer to Him is...
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I Lost 2 Friends...And Almost Lost My Faith (Closer: Session 3) - Reyn Harpole
What do you do when you pray… and nothing changes?After losing two of my closest friends, I found myself asking questions I never thought I would:Where was God?Why didn’t He answer?What’s the point of praying?In this message, we walk through Philippians 4 and uncover what God actually…
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Are You Being Fake With God? BE HONEST! (Closer: Session 2) - Delaney Estes
Have you ever caught yourself trying to sound “better” when you pray?Like saying what you think God WANTS to hear instead of what you’re actually feeling?In this message, D$ gets real about something we all struggle with—treating God like a new friend we’re trying to impress. From awkward first...
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Navigating Spiritual Warfare (Lillie & Dylan)
Spiritual warfare isn’t always obvious—but it’s real, and it’s closer than you think. In this episode of the Christian Call Podcast, Lillie sits down with Dylan to talk about what spiritual warfare actually looks like in everyday life—from comparison on social media to feeling distant from God,...
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Does Prayer Really Work? (Closer: Session 1) - Reyn Harpole
We talk a lot about prayer in church… but what happens when it feels like it doesn’t work? What do you do when you’ve prayed for healing—and it didn’t come? When you believe in God, but still wrestle with doubt? When you feel like you’re carrying more than you were meant to? In this message, we...
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D-Now: Session 2 - DEEPEN (TJ Gilliam)
Riverbend Youth exists to help Students Discover, Deepen, and Deploy the Good News about Jesus and at our inaugural D-Now (short for "Disciple Now"), we had 3 sessions over the course of 1 weekend to talk about just that. In this session, TJ talks about how we can DEEPEN our faith, by looking at...
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D-Now: Session 1 - DISCOVER (TJ Gilliam)
Riverbend Youth exists to help Students Discover, Deepen, and Deploy the Good News about Jesus and at our inaugural D-Now (short for "Disciple Now"), we had 3 sessions over the course of 1 weekend to talk about just that. In this message, guest speaker TJ Gilliam explains that we can't have a…
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God's Cure For Stress & Anxiety (Bailey Huffman)
What if the reason you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious… is because you’re living for TOMORROW instead of today?In this message, Bailey challenges us to stop treating life like a waiting room, and to bring the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven NOW. Jesus gives us clear instruction…
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Why God WON'T Show You Your Future (And Why That's GOOD)
We all want to know the future...But what if God intentionally doesn’t show us the whole picture?Psalm 119:105 says:“Your word is a LAMP to my feet and a light to my path.”Notice it says "LAMP," not "spotlight."In this message we explore why God usually shows us the next step… not the whole...
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Does Everything Happen For A Reason? (Delaney Estes)
Have you ever heard someone say “everything happens for a reason”… and it just made you more frustrated? In this message, D$ looks at a powerful story from the book of Philemon and shows how God can take betrayal, conflict, and pain and turn it into something meaningful. Through the story of...
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Strength In Weakness (Delaney Estes)
What is my purpose?So many of us feel pressure to have our future figured out. We feel anxious. We feel lost. Some even wonder if their life has meaning at all.But what if your weakness isn’t something that disqualifies you…What if it’s the very thing God wants to use?Looking at Second…
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The Pull To Fit In
Temptation isn’t the sin — it’s the invitation.Why does peer pressure feel so overwhelming?Why are the “small” compromises the hardest to resist?And what do we do when nobody else is watching?In this sermon, Kaleigh helps us explore:The science behind the teenage brainWhy fitting in feels like...
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Don't Read The Whole Bible
What if the problem isn’t your habits… but your heart? Every year people say, “I’m going to read the whole Bible.” But what if slowing down and focusing on just one verse could change everything? In this message from Proverbs 4:23, we unpack what it really means to “guard your heart.” Not the...
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The Christian Call - Spiritual Warfare (Ft. Jenna Thomas)
Lillie sits down with RBYouth Worship Leader Jenna Thomas to talk about Spiritual warfare, and so much more!
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Perfect Purity: Scientific VS Spiritual Possibility
In this talk, Reyn makes a connection between LifeStraws' ability (or lack thereof ) to purify contaminated water, and Jesus' perfect ability to purify US of all unrighteousness.
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The Secret To Beating Temptation (Delaney Estes)
February is the "month of love," but there’s more to your heart than just pink decorations and emojis. In this message, D$ dives into Matthew 4 to show how Jesus handled temptation in the wilderness. Whether it’s "doomscrolling," chasing immediate gratification, or looking for shortcuts, we all...
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IF Jesus Calls You TO it, He Will Carry You THROUGH it -- VRFD: Pt. 3 of 4 (Delaney Estes)
In this session, D$ gets vulnerable about her calling, while cross-referencing the account of Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14, ultimately encouraging listeners with the fact that Jesus will carry you THROUGH what He calls you TO. It might be uncomfortable, but it is definitely WORTH IT!
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Christianity ISN'T About "Going To Heaven" (Special Episode, ft. Marc Lynch)
Most of us grew up thinking Christianity is about believing the right things so we can go to heaven when we die — but that’s not actually what the Bible emphasizes. In this conversation, we explore what salvation really means, why Jesus framed it as rescue and restoration, and how we’re called to...
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"Tell Your WHOLE Story" VRFD: Pt. 2 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)
Did we share too much in this one? 🤔 BOTTOM LINE: Your Story, God's Glory. GOAL: To move students away from highlight‐reel sharing to honest testimony, trusting the Holy Spirit to help them speak. SCRIPTCH: John 15:26–27
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"Who Are You?" VRFD: Pt. 1 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)
"Who Am I?" Why is this the simplest AND most difficult question to answer? In session 1 of 4 in our new series on identity called "Verified" [VRFD], we begin to break it down, starting with Psalm 23.
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The "Salvation" You Learned About in Church...ISN'T IN THE BIBLE! -- (Marc Lynch)
If you’ve ever felt like the Gospel had to be more than “pray a prayer and wait for Heaven,” this talk is for you.Friend of RBYouth, Marc Lynch, brings a message that challenges the idea of Christianity being about an angry God and rule-breaking people, longing to escape Earth for Heaven when we...
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The Honest Struggle With "LGLPLS"
Love God, Love People, Love Self (LGLPLS). I.e., Jesus' "Greatest Commandment," as seen in Matthew 22. We got HONEST about how hard it is to love God, others, and ourselves. We hope this episode brings you some hope, encouragement, and reassurance that you're not alone AND you can always grow in...
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Love EVERYONE
Move people from a CATEGORY to a CONVERSATION. Get to know THEM, not only their REPUTATION. In this session, we look at the fact that the way we see people isn't always accurate, and how we can actually love ALL people, no matter what.
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Your Value VS. a Labubu
Are some people more valuable than others? What is a human life really WORTH? in this session, we'll talk about everything from Labubu's to God Himself to try and find out! BOTTOM LINE: Loving your life comes from knowing your worth.GOAL: Help students understand that their value doesn't change,...
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The Christian Call- The God of Comfort
Lillie invites Associate Youth Pastor, Delaney Estes to the show, in this incredible conversation that we pray both blesses and encourages you! Please leave a "like," and share with a friend!
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Loving God is Like Chess
It's all bout the first 3 moves! Our new series, "Start Here," breaks down what Jesus said is the most important way to live. BOTTOM LINE: Start with loving God, because God loved you first.GOAL: To encourage students to take a step towards loving God.SCRIPTCH: Matthew 22:36-39 NIV
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Faith & Science (Pt. 4) - Reyn & Marc Answer FAQ's
Our series on Faith & Science concludes with a Q&A, where special guest Marc Lynch joins Reyn "on the couch" to tackle questions submitted by our audience throughout the series.
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RBYouth exists to help students DISCOVER, DEEPEN, and DEPLOY the Good News about Jesus Christ. Follow our podcast for weekly sermons, and other special content!
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