The River Ridge Podcast

Pastor Derek continues in our series in Genesis from Genesis 33:1-20 that while our effort to obey God is often mixed with failure, God's desire is that we grow to obey fully.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 32:1-32 that while unenjoyable in the moment, fear can be a tool in the hands of God to work great good in us.

Pastor Derek and Nathan discuss dealing with distractions. 

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 31:1-55 that God’s ordained exodus for Jacob from Laban points to our spiritual exodus from sin, all to the glory of God.

 Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 30:25-43 that while God may choose to provide material prosperity, the best prosperity of all is knowing Christ.

Pastor Derek preaches from Luke 24:1-12 that the resurrection of Jesus is the most significant event to ever occur with implications for everyone.

River Ridge 2026 Good Friday Service

Pastor Derek preaches from John 10:7-16  that Jesus is the only true Shepherd who came to effectively fulfill Messianic promise for our good.

Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Genesis 29:1-30 that God’s steadfast love governs every chapter of our lives—even the ordinary, the painful, and the delayed.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 28:1-22 that God's economy is grounded in a surprising grace that leads to a God glorifying response.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 27:1-46 that in the midst of human foolishness, God's determination is to accomplish His plan and love His people.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 26:1-35 that God's presence with us changes how we live, while allowing us to be a witness to the world.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 25:19-34 that the reality of pain in our lives serves to advance the greater, and more glorious purposes of God.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 25:1-18 that God has graciously given us one life as an opportunity to leave a legacy that extends into eternity.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 24:50-67 that the truth of God's providence is a comfort meant to encourage us toward God honoring decisions.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 24:1-28 that faith is an act of obedience to the Lord that is practically expressed in the way we live our lives.

Pastor Derek begins our time in Genesis 23-36, preaching from Genesis 23:1-20 that while the heartache of death is real and painful, the hope we have in God's promises is what sustains us.

This week our Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Matthew 16:24-28 that following Jesus means losing our lives now in faithful obedience to gain true life with Him forever.

Pastor Derek preaches from Mathew 7:24-27 that the firm foundation of God's Word is the key to successful kingdom living.

Pastor Derek and Nathan discuss the hypostatic union and why it matters to the gospel. 

Pastor Derek and Nathan discuss the hypostatic union and why it matters to the gospel. 

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 7:13-23 that the way of Christ's kingdom may come with hardship but it's blessing is genuine faith that fuels fruit.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 7:1-12 that the judgement we engage in with one another is to reflect God's judgement toward us in Christ.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:25-34 that while opportunities for worry are endless, Jesus gives us the tools to battle against this temptation.

Guest speaker Matt Letourneau preaches from Luke 6:24-26.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:19-24 that regular investment in heaven's economy happens when we see that God is the greatest treasure of all.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:9-15 that prayer has a path that's been paved by Jesus, so that we who believe have an example to follow.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:1-8; 16-18 that kingdom citizen’s reject the need for human applause and are content to quietly serve the Lord.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:31-32 that sin results in God's good design for marriage being disturbed by divorce, yet in Christ hope remains.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:21-30 that God exposing the secret sins of the heart is an act of love meant to drive us toward repentance.

Pastor resumes in our series on the sermon on the mount from Matthew 5:17-20 that God's word is the road that leads to the gospel, which through faith produces radical righteousness.

Pastor Derek wraps up our series on our core values in Matthew 28:16-20 that at River Ridge we gladly respond to God's invitation to work on behalf of His good gospel plans.

Pastor Derek preaches from Ephesians 4:1-6 that the gospel is powerful to create one people from all nations who belong to God and share mission.

Pastor Derek continues in our short series on our values at River Ridge in a sermon from 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 that at River Ridge we are fully committed to the truth of God's Word as good and right in all it declares.

This week we begin a short series on our core values, with Pastor Derek preaching from Isaiah 6:1-7 that essential to our core values at River Ridge Church is to continually keep the glory of God primary.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:13-16 that God's redemptive purpose for humanity is to glorify Him while making kingdom qualities visible.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:10-12 that the although the mystery of persecution is unenjoyable to endure, it contains reason for delight.

Pastor Derek continues in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:9, that Kingdom citizens who have peace with God through faith in the gospel will live as peace pursuers.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:7 that the blessing of knowing God’s mercy is the foundation for showing God’s mercy to those in need.

Matt Letourneau preaches from Matthew 5:6

David Anderson preaches from Luke 15:1-10. He will also be giving us an update on his ministry and details on his upcoming move.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:5 that a kingdom consistent life will be growing to display a scrupulous strength that leads to great gain.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:4 that gospel belief results in ongoing grief over sin alongside faith filled confidence of forgiveness.

Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:2-3 that realization of spiritual bankruptcy is our first connection to Christ and the source of spiritual riches.

Pastor Derek begins a new series on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. The goal is to connect our time in Revelation by being reminded of the coming Kingdom in Revelation, while aiming to live in a kingdom consistent way with our time right now. God's people are kingdom citizens, and kingdom citizens strive to live in accordance with what pleases the King of the kingdom. This week we will reflect on how to live in a fallen world as citizens of God's kingdom, it requires a heart and mind shaped by Christ.

Pastor Derek wraps up our series in Revelation with a message from Revelation 22:6-21 that Revelation invites us to forge ahead with diligent faithfulness while anticipating Christ's return.

Pastor Derek preaches from Revelation 22:1-5 that the primary purpose of humanity to know and love the Lord is only realized through faith in Christ.

Guest speaker, Matt Letourneau preaches from Revelation 21:9-27.

Pastor Derek preaches from Revelation 21:1-8 that the consummation of God's revealed plan will one day result in all that is wrong being made right.

Pastor Derek preaches from Revelation 20:11-15 that because every person is ultimately accountable to God, divine judgement must not be neglected.