RiverLife Fellowship

Sometimes we find ourselves going through the motions, spiritually asleep, satisfied with where we are, or hungry without realizing it. Jesus invites us to come to Him because He alone satisfied the deepest hunger of our souls (John 6:35).   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade challenges us to move from simply experiencing temporary hunger to possessing persistent hunger.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Following Jesus doesn't mean we'll never face hardship, disappointment, or pain. Through Peter's story in Acts 12, we learn to pray, trust, and persevere, knowing that Jesus is with us in the suffering and that nothing can separate us from His love.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores what it means to suffer with Christ in this installment of the Living the Gospels series.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

There are times when we need to step away from the noise, close the door on the world around us, and simply be with the Father. There is also a time to gather with other believers to worship, receive the Word, pray, and experience the Holy Spirit moving among us. Those moments are wonderful and necessary, but God is not limited to them—He desires to meet us in the ordinary, everyday places of life.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to seek first the Kingdom of God in the many places we can find it.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Testimonies give glory to God, mark the encounters He has given us, and invite others to believe that the same God who moved in someone else's story can move in theirs.   Join us in Wilmington as people share the amazing things God is doing in and through our family at RiverLife Wilmington. We celebrate what God has done and declare, "Do it again, Lord!"   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

We have an invitation to share the Gospel by joining Jesus in His mission—not through pressure or hype, but by learning to wait, watch Him work, and receive the reward. You don't have to do something big; simply stop for the one, recognize what God is already doing around you, and allow Jesus do use your everyday life to share His love and Good News.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger challenges us to find where God is calling us to work in the small ways of our lives in this installment of his Living the Gospels series.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

One of the concepts that Paul frequently visits in his epistles is our crucifixion alongside Christ, and how that affects the way we live in the world. From the moment we accept Christ as our Lord, we step into the life He died for us to have. Even though it is the reality, oftentimes we find ourselves needing to remind ourselves of that fact.   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Cory Meade encourages us to remember who we are in Christ, and teaches us about the significance of baptism.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In the final words of his letter to the Romans, Paul introduces us to women who faithfully served, led, taught, and partnered with him in the gospel. Their introductions challenge us to look at Scripture, culture, and tradition to gain insight into the role of women in ministry.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade concludes his series on Romans with an exploration of women in the Bible and an encouragement for women to walk fully in the gifts and calling God has given them.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

There is a famous story in the Gospels which follows Peter as Jesus calls him out of the boat and onto the water, into a place where faith is tested and fear is confronted. When the storms come, Jesus is still on the water.   Join us in Chapel Hill for the next installment of the Living the Gospels series as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger invites us to keep our eyes on Jesus, trust His presence, and step out when He says, "Come."   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In Romans 1:1, Paul reveals that our true identity begins with surrender to Jesus. Our purpose is found in His calling. Our greatest fulfillment comes when we give ourselves to His purposes, the gospel ministry. The gospel is not simply something a few people are called to preach. It is something every believer is called to live and share.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker challenges us to live out the Great Commission in every area of our lives.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

We live in a divided world, and disagreement can quickly become division. In Romans 14–15, Paul shows us how to hold our convictions faithfully while making room for others, choosing to honor one another, serve one another, and protect the unity Jesus has given us. Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade continues his series in Romans with a look at how we can disagree better, and become a people who point others to Jesus through the way we love one another.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

As we receive the love Jesus has given us, we restores our passion, heals disappointment, and teaches us to follow, watch, learn, and ultimately love like Him.   Join us in Chapel Hill for our next installment in the Living the Gospels series as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores how love is the greatest motivator.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

As we move forward into a new season, it is important to reflect on our journey and the inheritance God has given us. Grace is foundational for all believers, building us up and giving us our inheritance. The love of the Father is also key to understanding our identity as His sons and daughters. Finally, the Holy Spirit is God with us and within us, and encountering Him brings true transformation. God has used these three areas to transform our lives. We must never lose sight of them, as they are a part of the inheritance given to us through the Holy Spirit.   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Becky Wicker walks us through II Corinthians 2:14 in preparation for our journey into a new season in what God's inheritance holds in store for us.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

A life in Jesus is one of abundance—for a life in Him produces much fruit (John 15). Perhaps the most iconic fruits in the New Testament are the fruits of the Spirit listen in Galatians 5. What would a life look like if we surrendered control to Christ and partnered with Him in the transforming work of the Spirit? Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory and Kristy Meade explore the wonderful gift of self control and how it is a doorway into the blessed life.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Following Jesus is more than simply believing—it's learning His ways, recognizing His work, and trusting His timing. As we wait, watch, and walk with Him, God uses the ordinary moments of life to shape our hearts, deepen our relationship with Him, and remind us that we are His beloved children and heirs.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues with part 3 of his series Living the Gospels, where he explores the reality of Jesus in our lives today.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Be ready, in season and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2). This is how life in the Kingdom works. Many live as "in season" Christians, obeying when it is convenient and serving when they feel inspires. But "out of season" believers obey even when life is difficult and they feel weak. God is calling us to become "in season and out of season" people.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to make space in our hearts for the Lord to move even when its difficult.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Every day, we're presented with opportunities to point people to Jesus, not just through what we say, but through how we live. In Romans 12–13, Paul invites us to become living sacrifices, joyfully surrendering our lives to worship God.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade explores what it means to live in a way that points people to Jesus and discover the unique gifts God has placed within you.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Through the story of Nathanael and other moments in the Gospels, we discover that Jesus sees us before we see Him, calls us to remember His faithfulness, and invites us to expect greater things than we imagine.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores what it means to follow Jesus by learning to watch Him work in this series: Living the Gospels.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In the Passover Seder, there is a chair of Elijah. It is a seat completely empty, intentionally reserved for a divine guest. It represents holy anticipation. It is a tangible, visual declaration that says: "We are ready for God to move, and we have made physical room for Him to do it." The empty chair is a beautiful picture of making space for the Holy Spirit. We are meant to live with that empty chair, ready for the Holy Spirit to move.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to examine our lives for places where God is inviting us to leave space for the Holy Spirit.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

God invites us to partner with Him by sharing the good news of Jesus and living lives that reflect His grace. As we continue through Romans, we discover that God uses both our words and our lives to draw people to Himself, often at just the right time.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade explores how every believer is sent as a beautiful messenger of the Good News and is challenged to live in a way that points others to the beauty of Christ.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

What made Andrew and John leave everything to follow Jesus? His invitation to them is a doorway into the profound meaning of "the Lamb of God," how the Holy Spirit helps us recognize Jesus, and the difference between simply believing in Him and truly following Him. Jesus' invitation is still the same today: "Don't fear, follow."    Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores the first calling of Jesus' disciples in John 1.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

John reinforces early in his gospel Jesus is the light of the world. There are three difference aspects to how this plays out. First, we need Jesus to be the light of our perspective. Second, we need to pursue the light; because where there is light, there is no darkness. Lastly, Jesus invites us to participate with Him in being the light to the world.   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Cory Meade explores the light of Christ in our lives and the world around us.    For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

What if the greatest evidence of the resurrection isn't just an empty tomb, but a heart filled with supernatural peace? This peace empowers us to live with confidence, clarity, and inner peace in every circumstance.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores how Jesus' resurrection not only proves He is alive, but also makes peace with God possible.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In Jesus' time, marriages were arranged by the fathers. After the agreement, the groom returned to his father's house to prepare for his bride, while they had little direct contact. Instead, the bridegroom's friend helped prepare the bride. This tradition beautifully illustrates our role in helping to prepare the Bride of Christ and ultimately becoming that Bride.    Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker invites us to partner with the Holy Spirit in preparing the world for Christ's return.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

We all know what it's like to get caught in the cycle of wanting to do what's right, only to find ourselves falling back into the same struggles. In Romans 8, Paul reveals that true freedom comes through the power of the life-giving Spirit. With the power of the Spirit we can walk confidently as adopted sons and daughters, free from condemnation.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade continues his series in Romans by unpacking what it means to live by the Spirit.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

When discussing a new revelation on fasting which was right for the time in Mark 2, Jesus used the metaphor of the wineskin. New wine cannot fit into an old wineskin. In saying this, Jesus modeled a way of moving into new revelation. We all go through personal and community transition, but change can be challenging. How do we adapt when God is moving us into a new season or a new wineskin?   Join us in Chapel Hill as Michael Pham encourages us in moving through new seasons with wisdom in the form of a new wineskin.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

The Christian life doesn't revolve around moving from dependence to independence. Rather, it motes from spiritual immaturity to walking in partnership with God. Jesus' grace invites us into the Kingdom, while the Father's love shapes our identity. The Holy Spirit's fellowship leads us to live as sons and daughters who faithfully steward and partner is what is God's.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker invites us to consider what God has given us, what He plans for us, and how we may better steward our piece in His plan.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

As we celebrate independence, it's easy to believe that freedom comes from relying on ourselves. But in Romans 7, Paul reveals a surprising truth: the Christian life isn't about trying harder or becoming better through our own efforts. The law exposes our need for Jesus, but only a life of dependence on Him brings true freedom from sin, shame, and striving.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade continues this series in Romans by exploring what it means to live in freedom that comes from complete dependence in Jesus.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

The resurrection of Jesus isn't just the foundation of our faith, it's the power that makes the entire Christian life possible. Everything Paul has taught about maturity, unity, spiritual gifts, and love depends on one historical event. Christ is risen—and because he lives, everything He promised is possible.    Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger concludes his series on 1 Corinthians with an exultant proclamation that Christ is risen!   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Every one of us will face rivers we have never crossed before. Some are joyful, some are painful, and some are unexpected. But every river has one thing in common. God already owns both sides. He is not surprised by what is happening in your life. He is not pacing on the opposite shore, wondering whether you'll make it. He is already there, preparing the way for you.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to trust the path God has laid before us and to leap into the River in faith.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

As followers of Jesus, it's easy to slip into thinking we have to earn God's approval through our own efforts. Yet, Romans reminds us that the purpose of the Law was never to save us, it was to reveal our need for a Savior. God's grace has always pointed us toward faith in Jesus, and why freedom is found not in self-reliance, but trusting Him completely.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade shares a brief message which helps us discover the freedom that comes through faith alone.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Scripture reveals that praying in tongues strengthens the believer, deepens our intimacy with God, helping us pray according to His will, and lifting our hearts towards the realities of heaven. This heavenly gift can renew out spiritual lives and draw us closer to the presence of God.   Join us in Chapel Hill for the next installment of the series through 1 Corinthians as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger explores why this gift of the Holy Spirit is far more than a misunderstood spiritual practice.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Many believers struggle when seasons change. We often cling to a role, a title, a ministry, or to how God previously used us. When those things change, it can feel like we've lost something vital. It's important not to get stuck in a past season, because our identity isn't based on what was. The Holy Spirit encourages us to stay open and ready for new assignments that come our way.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to make ourselves available to the Lord and to see where He leads us.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Many of us find ourselves stuck in cycles of sin, bad habits, and frustrations, focusing on our failures and trying harder to overcome them. But Romans reminds us that through Jesus, grace now reigns where sin once ruled. Because the power of sin has been broken, we are free to live a new life marked by holiness and righteousness.   This week, Head Pastors Ryan and Mary are on a missions trip to Mexico, so join us for a brief encouragemen for the next installment of the Romans series.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

There is a powerful tension in Scripture: We are called to remember God's works, but not to live in them. Isaiah captures this beautifully: "Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new..." (Isaiah 43:18–19). The problem is not remembering God's faithfulness or even the difficult times, but trying to live there. Graveyards are not meant for the living to make a home.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to step out of the things God was doing and move into what He is doing.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Faith in Christ is not a life without disappointment. Our hearts long for fulfillment, and the promises of Scripture for healing, provision, and abundance sometimes build anticipation towards a certain end. God's timing is not our own, but even when we feel disappointed by an outcome that we were hoping for not coming to be, we can trust that He will be glorified in the end.   Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Andy Squyres encourages us to not let unmet expectations diminish our hope and trust in Christ.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

We've been given the gift of being reconciled to God, made right by the sacrifice of Jesus. In that gift is an opportunity to give some of that inheritance to the people around us.   Join us in Wilmington as guest speaker Trey Burke continues this series in Romans with a message unpacking Romans 5:1–18.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In a world overflowing with information, God still speaks words that bring strength, encouragement, and comfort. 1 Corinthians 14 explores the purpose of New Testament prophecy, how it reveals the heart of God, why it must be tested, and how its ultimate goal is to point people to Jesus.    Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series on Corinthians by exploring how the Holy Spirit moves beyond mere information to bring personal revelation that strengthens faith and transforms lives.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

All of us have fallen short of God's standard, and no amount of good behavior, religious effort, or trying harder can make us right with Him. The good news is that we have a loving Father that made a way through faith in His Son, Jesus.   Join us in Wilmington for the next installment in his series on Romans as Head Pastor Ryan Meade shows us how God's grace meets us in our greatest need, offering right standing with Him through faith alone.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Paul reminds us that without love, even the most impressive gifts and acts of service lose their eternal value. Spiritual gifts may reveal the power of the Holy Spirit, but love reveals the character of God.    Join us in Chapel Hill for the next installment of his series on Corinthians as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger teaches us why love is the foundation of Christian maturity and the defining mark of a church that truly reflects Jesus.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

As we walk through the hardships of this life, the Lord reminds us that He is the provider of all good things, and that He has not forgotten us. Once we have tasted that goodness, it becomes an anchor for us to continue the walk. Even in the hard times, we can remember that the Lord is good, and we can know that nothing else will compare.    Join us in Mooresville as guest speaker Kathy Campbell reminds us that the Lord is not done doing good things, and that is cause for celebration.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

The book of Romans is one of Pau's most rich and influential letters, revealing the power of the gospel to transform lives and unite God's people. To begin our summer journey through Romans, we explore the background of Paul's letter and dive deeper into how he was sold out to Jesus and sent out in his calling.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade kicks off this new series on Romans with an outline of the foundational truth which runs through the entire letter: we are made right with God by faith from start to finish.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In Jeremiah 2, God contrasts the Fountain of Living Water with the broken cisterns we often build through self-effort, religion, and striving. As the pressures of the age increase, this message offers a refreshing call back to the source of life itself: Christ in you, the hope of glory. The answer is not doing more for God, but simply being with Him and allowing His life to flow through you.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Pastor Becky Wicker reminds us that God’s invitation is not to work harder but to cling to Christ, drink deeply from His grace, and find renewed strength, healing, and fresh purpose in His presence.     For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Truths about transformation: What you worship shapes you, what you behold transforms you, and what fills you flows from you. The Father loves you as you are, yet He is committed to transforming you into the image of Jesus. In His Kingdom, you never retire from purpose. You are re-fired for greater impact in the Father's hands.    Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker warns us against allowing the world—or our flesh—to dictate who we become.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]    

There is a strong Biblical precedent for remembering the things the Lord has done for us. Our testimony—rooted in remembering what the Lord has done in our lives—gives us steady ground to stand on, and allows us to be effective witnesses to the nations on behalf of Christ, as we are called to do.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Cory Meade explores the relationship between remembrance, testimony, and evangelism from a Biblical context.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds the church that spiritual gifts were never meant to create competition, comparison, or division—they were given to build up the Body of Christ. Pentecost is a time to remember how the Holy Spirit empowers every believer with unique gifts.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series on Corinthians with a message calling us to unity, mutual honor, and a shared mission so that together we can reveal Jesus to the world.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

The Book of Ephesians emphasizes identity, spiritual growth, and the Church as God's living household. It highlights the Church's ultimate purpose, showing that it's not just a building for gathering but a community being shaped into His dwelling. God's heart is for us to grow into a community that values His presence more than any performance or agenda.   Join us in Mooresville as Head Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to lean into relationship with Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

So many of us are weary from carrying burdens we were never meant to hold—pressure to perform, fear of failure, striving, anxiety, and self-reliance. But Jesus reveals that the kingdom belongs to the humble, teachable, trusting heart of a child. There is an invitation to lay down what's exhausting you, return to intimacy with the Father, and rediscover the rest that comes from living as sons and daughters.   Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Mary Meade dives back into Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:25–30 to find rest through childlike dependence on the Father in this expansion on last week's message.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

Looking at Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, we uncover three primary areas of temptation—flesh, fear, and compromise—and discover how trusting God, anchoring ourselves in our identity in Christ, and walking in obedience leads to lasting victory. Paul's powerful promise is that temptation is common, but God is always faithful to provide a way out.   Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series in Corinthians with a warning against spiritual compromise and a hopeful reminder in the strengthening in victory over temptation from 1 Corinthians 10.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In an era filled with countless voices vying for attention, the Holy Spirit offers a golden sword. He desires to place His words in our mouths, as He did with Jeremiah the Prophet (Jeremiah 1:9). This sword symbolizes authority that comes from intimacy, brokenness, and surrender. It serves as both an invitation and a warning. Before we can be trusted with it, He must first carve id deeply in our hearts.   Join us at the park in Mooresville with a brief word from Head Pastor Byron Wicker, inviting us to find the work the Lord has given you.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]

In the midst of our busy lives, weariness can quietly become normal. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus offers a different way—not freedom from responsibility, but the invitation to come to Him, work with Him, and find true rest for our souls. Jesus meets weary people with rest, and teaches us how to labor differently.   Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade invites us to live yoked to Jesus instead of carrying life alone.   For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: [email protected]