River Valley Church Podcast

In this message from A Different Way, we explore Jesus’ invitation to persistent prayer in Gospel of Matthew 7:7–11. What does it really mean to ask, seek, and knock—and why doesn’t God always answer prayer the way we expect? Together, we look at prayer as an expression of dependence on a good Father who gives what we truly need, even when the answer is “wait,” “no,” or something better than we imagined.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What did Jesus actually mean when He said, “Judge not”?In a culture where “no judgment” is seen as the ultimate virtue, many assume Jesus was calling us to never challenge, confront, or speak truth into someone’s life. But is that really what He meant?In this message, we unpack one of the most misunderstood teachings of Jesus in Matthew 7:1–6. You’ll discover the difference between harmful, self-righteous judgment and humble, necessary discernment—and why love sometimes requires us to speak up, not stay silent.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

We live in an anxious world—and many of us feel it daily. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus speaks directly into our worry, not with quick fixes, but with an invitation to trust our Heavenly Father.Continuing our series A Different Way, this message explores how anxiety is often tied to what we worship—and how Jesus redirects our hearts toward the Kingdom. This isn’t about ignoring anxiety, but learning what to do with it. Because the answer isn’t trying harder—it’s trusting the One who holds tomorrow.“Seek first the Kingdom…”✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Guest speaker Jeff Ebert unpacks Jesus’ teaching on money, priorities, and the heart in Matthew 6:19–24. In a culture chasing more, Jesus calls us to something better—eternal treasure over temporary gain.Through the themes of security, focus, and devotion, we’re reminded that money makes a good servant but a terrible master.Where is your treasure—and what is shaping your heart?✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Fasting is more than a health trend—it’s a spiritual practice that Jesus assumed His followers would embrace.In this message from Matthew 6:16–18, we look at how fasting reveals what’s going on in our hearts and helps us refocus on what matters most. Jesus challenges the idea of performative faith and invites us into something deeper: a private, authentic relationship with our Father.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this message from Matthew 6:5–15, we take a fresh look at the Lord’s Prayer—one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus—and rediscover its power to shape our lives. Rather than a prayer to simply recite, Jesus gives us a pattern that forms how we relate to God, align with His kingdom, depend on Him daily, and walk in forgiveness. If prayer has ever felt routine or reactive, this message invites you into a deeper, more intentional way of following Jesus.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What does Jesus say about giving, generosity, and our motives? In this message from Matthew 6:1–4, we explore Jesus’ warning against performative faith—doing good deeds to be seen by others rather than for the glory of God.As we continue our A Different Way series through the Sermon on the Mount, this teaching challenges us to examine the “why” behind our obedience. Jesus shows that it’s possible to practice righteousness outwardly while missing God inwardly. Instead, He calls His followers to quiet, sincere generosity—living for the approval of the Father who sees in secret.If you’ve ever wrestled with needing recognition, approval, or validation, this message will help reorient your heart toward true devotion and lasting reward in God’s kingdom.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Most people today are skeptical of the resurrection - like it sounds too good to be true. But what if the offer of Jesus isn’t a scam… but the greatest reality in history? In this Easter message from Matthew 28:1–10, we explore how the resurrection is both rational and personal, grounded in real evidence and inviting you into a brand new life with God.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What if you could see Jesus and yet, still miss Him?On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted “Hosanna!” as Jesus entered Jerusalem… but just days later, they cried, “Crucify Him.” In this message from Mark 11:1-11, we explore how Jesus revealed Himself as King—just not the kind people expected.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What if the most radical evidence of following Jesus isn’t how we treat our friends… but how we respond to our enemies?In Week 9 of our A Different Way series through the Sermon on the Mount, we explore one of Jesus’ hardest teachings: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” In a world that runs on retaliation, resentment, and self-protection, Jesus invites us into a completely different way—the way of the Kingdom.This message unpacks the tension between what people had heard about the Law and what God actually intended, revealing that even our enemies are our neighbors. You’ll be challenged to rethink what love really means—not as a feeling, but as a choice—and discover how praying for those who have hurt you can actually begin to transform your heart.Ultimately, this teaching points us back to the gospel: that while we were once enemies of God, Jesus loved us first.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What if the church is far more significant than we realize?In this standalone message, guest speaker Paul Voltmer unpacks Ephesians 3:1-13 and shows how God is revealing His manifold wisdom to the world through the Church.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “turn the other cheek”?In this message from Week 8 in the Sermon on the Mount, we explore one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings. Rather than calling us to passivity, Jesus invites us into a radically different way of living—one marked by humility, sacrificial love, and trust in God’s justice.Discover what this passage actually means in its original context, why it still matters today, and how we can learn to overcome evil with good.If you’ve ever struggled with anger, offense, or the desire to get even, this message is for you.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus addresses the gap that often exists between what we say and how we live. In this message from our “A Different Way” series through the Sermon on the Mount, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, “Let your ‘Yes’ be yes and your ‘No’ be no.” In a culture where promises are often padded with excuses, exaggeration, or loopholes, Jesus calls His followers to something deeper: a life of simple, trustworthy integrity. As citizens of God’s Kingdom, our credibility should not depend on oaths or spiritual language, but on hearts transformed by the truth and faithfulness of Christ.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week at River Valley Church, guest speaker Jeff Ebert shares a message from Matthew 6:28–34 on Jesus’ invitation to live free from worry. Instead of being overwhelmed by anxiety about the future, we’re called to seek first God’s Kingdom and learn what it means to set our hearts and minds on Christ. Discover how fixing your focus on Him can quiet your fears, reshape your thinking, and help you rest in the confidence that your Heavenly Father knows your needs and holds your life in His hands. ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this episode of A Different Way, we explore Jesus’ challenging words on marriage and divorce from Matthew 5:31–32.In a culture where divorce had become casual and one-sided, Jesus raised the bar — restoring God’s vision for covenant faithfulness and protecting the vulnerable. We look at what Jesus meant, how the broader witness of Scripture addresses issues like sexual immorality, abandonment, and abuse, and how to hold together both truth and grace in a deeply personal topic.If you’ve experienced divorce — whether as the wounded or the one who walked away — this message reminds us that while God takes marriage seriously, He also takes mercy seriously. The gospel is not that we have perfectly kept our vows, but that Jesus has perfectly kept His.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this message from our series A Different Way, Jesus confronts the deeper issue beneath behavior: the heart. In Gospel of Matthew 5:27–30, He raises the bar from external obedience to inner transformation, showing why desire is powerful—and never neutral. This sermon explores why Jesus takes sexuality so seriously, how unchecked desire distorts what is sacred, and how grace, honesty, and healing are possible in the kingdom of God.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount refuse to let us stay on the surface.In this message, we look at how Jesus takes a command everyone already agrees with ("You shall not murder”) and drives it deeper into the heart, addressing anger, contempt, and unresolved conflict.We explore why anger, when left unchecked, is so destructive, why reconciliation is central to true worship, and why Jesus calls His followers to take the first step - even when it’s costly. Ultimately, we’re reminded that reconciliation is possible because God moved toward us first through Christ.This message invites us to examine where anger may have taken root, where distance has replaced peace, and how the gospel empowers us to live Jesus’ different way.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What happens when two different systems collide?In this message from Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus addresses one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Sermon on the Mount: Righteousness.This passage serves as the foundation for everything Jesus will teach next about anger, lust, enemies, and love. Rather than calling for stricter rule-keeping, Jesus reveals a deeper righteousness—one that flows from a transformed heart, not performative obedience.This message invites us to see the Sermon on the Mount not as a ladder to climb, but as an invitation into a new way of being human—one shaped by grace, obedience, and the life-giving wisdom of God’s kingdom.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What are followers of Jesus actually for in the world?In this message from our series A Different Way, we turn to Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew 5:13–16, where He calls His people the salt of the earth and the light of the world. After describing who is truly blessed in the Beatitudes, Jesus now reveals our purpose—to live with visible, life-giving influence as we practice the way of Jesus together.We explore how salt adds flavor, preserves what is good, and brings healing—and how the church risks losing its “saltiness” when it becomes compromised or cloistered. We also reflect on what it means to be light in a dark world: not hidden, not silent, but visibly reflecting the light of Christ so that others might give glory to God.Through Scriptures, this message invites us to consider the question: "What would it look like for our communities to be different because the people of Jesus are here?"A call to identity, purpose, and faithful presence—right where God has placed us.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this opening message of “A Different Way: The Sermon on the Mount,” we begin with Jesus’ surprising words in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12). Before giving any commands, Jesus sits down like a rabbi and makes a radical declaration about who is truly “blessed.” The Beatitudes are not a checklist for earning God’s favor, but pronouncements of grace over people who know their need for God—the poor in spirit, the grieving, the meek, and the merciful.This message explores how Jesus announces a new kind of Kingdom—one that does not advance through power, control, or self-sufficiency, but through humility, dependence, and faithful endurance. If you’ve ever felt like you need to try harder to be accepted by God, the Beatitudes invite you to see that blessing begins with honestly admitting your need.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What happens after Advent? After the season of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, and Jesus, one question remains: Now what?  In this message, guest speaker Logan Phillips turns to 2 Corinthians 5:17 to explore what it really means to become a “new creation” in Christ—not as a moment that ends, but a journey that begins.Whether you’re considering faith for the first time or wondering what it looks like to live out the new life you’ve already received, this message invites you to stop letting your faith sit in the backyard and start walking with God into the life He’s given you.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this Christmas Eve message from Isaiah 9:6, we’re reminded that Jesus was not only born… He was given. Christianity tells a radically different story than every other religion: instead of humanity reaching up to God, God came down to us—unexpected, accessible, and of infinite value.Whether you’re exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for fresh wonder this Christmas, this message invites you to encounter the real Jesus.“Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift.” (2 Corinthians 9:15)🎄 Merry Christmas from River Valley Church.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What does real love actually look like?In this Advent message, we explore love not as a feeling or a slogan—but as a costly, sacrificial gift. Drawing from 1 John 4, familiar cultural stories, and the quiet power of Christmas, this message reminds us that love doesn’t begin with us—it begins with God. Love moved first. Love took on flesh. Love entered the mess. And love has a name: Jesus✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In a world chasing happiness through better circumstances, stronger habits, and curated lives, many of us still feel weary, empty, and restless. Why? Because happiness—while good—was never meant to carry the weight of our deepest longings.In this Advent message from Luke 2:8–11, we look at the angel’s announcement to a group of overlooked shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for all people.” Not fragile joy. Not circumstantial joy. Great joy.This sermon explores the difference between happiness and joy, why we so often settle for the former, and how true joy isn’t found in getting life just right—but in the presence of Jesus. ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week in The Weary World Rejoices, we focused on the peace Jesus brings — not just calmer circumstances, but peace that settles deep within our souls. The angels declared “peace on earth” at His birth, and we explored what that means for us today.Our big idea: Jesus brings peace within before He brings peace around.If you’re longing for rest, hope, and stillness in a weary world, this message invites you to receive the peace only Christ can give — peace with God and peace within.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this first message of our Advent series, The Weary World Rejoices, Justin reminds us that Advent begins in the dark—not to discourage us, but to help us see the Light of Christ more clearly. Drawing from Romans 15:12–13, we explore how the early church in Rome faced weariness, division, and uncertainty, and why Paul prays that the “God of hope” would fill them.Through the themes of waiting, longing, and expectation, we learn that Christian hope is not a feeling we manufacture but a Person we receive—Jesus Himself. Whether you enter this season tired, burdened, or longing for renewal, this message invites you to anchor your heart in the unshakeable hope only Christ can bring.Join us as we begin the journey toward Christmas with honesty, anticipation, and a fresh sense of hope for weary hearts.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this final RHYTHMS series message, Justin explores how mission isn’t something we add to our lives—it’s how we live our lives as followers of Jesus. Rooted in Matthew 28 and the everyday spaces we inhabit, this message unpacks four simple practices—Pray, Be a Regular, Eat, and Share—that help us join God’s work in the ordinary rhythms of Monday mornings, break rooms, ball courts, and dinner tables. You’ll discover how your existing relationships—your oikos—are the primary place Jesus wants to work through you, and how the gospel truly “moves at the speed of relationships.”✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week we begin our final RHYTHM — Mission — the natural overflow of a life formed by Jesus. In this message, we are reminded that mission isn’t something we do for God; it’s who we are because of God. From the Father sending the Son, to the Son sending the Spirit, to the Spirit sending the Church, we are part of God’s ongoing story of redemption.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week we’re continuing in our series called RHYTHMS — where we’re exploring the everyday practices that shape us into the likeness of Jesus. Last week, we talked about why community matters — that following Jesus isn’t something we do alone. In this message, Justin unpacks how authentic community is actually formed. It’s not automatic — it takes intentionality, humility, and sometimes even conflict. Using Acts 2 as our guide, we’ll discover that real, Spirit-filled community is built when we keep showing up for one another — especially when it’s hard.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this message from our RHYTHMS series, we look at the heartbeat of the early church in Acts 2:42-47 — a community devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. In a world where "connectedness" is at an all time high, yet loneliness has become an epidemic, this passage calls us back to a shared life with God and with one another. Discover how the ordinary rhythm of life in community can carve something extraordinary in us, and how God uses people to shape people.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this message, guest speaker Jeff Ebert unpacks one of the most beautiful truths about God—that He is a generous God. Through the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price in Matthew 13, Jeff invites us to rediscover the joy of finding and following Jesus, the greatest treasure of all. God’s generosity toward us—lavish, undeserved, and life-changing—calls us to live generously toward others. And in a surprising twist, we’re reminded that while we think we’re searching for God, He’s actually been the one seeking us all along.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this message from Matthew 6:24–34, guest speaker Jeff Ebert unpacks what it means to live with a heart that reflects the generous grace of God. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jeff reminds us that generosity isn’t primarily about money—it’s about learning to live like Jesus, free from anxiety and full of trust in the Father’s provision. When we recognize that God owns everything and we are stewards of His gifts, we begin to experience true freedom and peace. The generous life, Jeff explains, flows from knowing that at the center of the universe is love—God’s love—and that love empowers us to live open-handedly toward others and to trust God with every need.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” In this message, Justin unpacks this paradox of rest—showing how true peace isn’t found in doing less, but in walking with Jesus at His pace. Discover the freedom that comes when you stop striving and start surrendering.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What if the most spiritual thing you could do this week... was stop?In this message from our RHYTHMS series, we explore one of the most countercultural invitations in Scripture—the call to Sabbath. In a world addicted to motion, where our worth is often measured by what we do or produce, Jesus offers something radically different: rest for your soul. From the very beginning, God designed creation with a rhythm—six days of work and one day of rest. The Sabbath isn’t just an ancient command; it’s a divine gift and a weekly reminder that God is God and we are not. This message unpacks two key movements of Sabbath: STOP and TRUST. Stop striving. Stop performing. Stop trying to hold everything together. And trust that the world keeps spinning even when you rest. Sabbath is more than a break from work—it’s a declaration of dependence, an act of worship, and a doorway into the unforced rhythms of grace.🎧 Listen and rediscover the beauty of rest—the kind that restores your soul and re-centers your life in God’s presence.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Recently, we looked at the story of Mary and Martha, and we were reminded that the most important thing isn’t doing more for God—it’s being with Him. But once we slow down long enough to sit at His feet, the question remains: how do we actually pray?That’s the question the disciples asked Jesus in Matthew 6: “Lord, teach us to pray.” And what He gave them wasn’t just words to repeat, but a pattern that shapes our lives—the Lord’s Prayer.In this past Sunday’s message, we’ll discover how this prayer teaches us who God is, reshapes our desires, trains us to depend on Him daily, and anchors us in forgiveness and protection.So wherever you’re listening from, lean in as we learn together how Jesus invites us into the kind of prayer that doesn’t just come from our lips, but forms our hearts.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

Welcome to the River Valley Church Podcast! Each week we’re learning what it means to practice the way of Jesus together through daily and weekly rhythms that shape us into His likeness. In this episode, we continue our RHYTHMS series by focusing on prayer—learning from Jesus’ own example, and from the story of Mary and Martha, what it means to choose presence with God over distraction. Our hope is that this message helps you discover prayer not just as words to say, but as a rhythm of life that keeps you rooted in the presence of Jesus.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this week’s message, we continue our RHYTHMS series by looking at the transforming power of Scripture through the lens of the resurrection. Just as the slow drip of water carves stone, the daily rhythm of God’s Word shapes who we are becoming. Together, we’ll explore what Jesus Himself believed about the Bible, how the resurrection is the “aha moment” that makes sense of the entire story, and why we must move from simply knowing Scripture to living it out in obedience. Along the way, we’ll discover that the Bible isn’t just information to consume—it’s a seed planted in our hearts that grows into a lifetime of fruit, a thin place where heaven breaks into our everyday lives.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this opening message of our new fall series RHYTHMS, we explore how the patterns we practice—in life shape who we become. Rhythms form us slowly but powerfully over time. As a church, we’re setting out to look at five key rhythms that we think will help us “Practice the Way of Jesus Together." They are: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, Community, and Mission. This week, we begin with Scripture. Discover why engaging God’s Word daily is not just a good habit but a rhythm that transforms us into people who live and love more like Jesus.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week we looked at an important strategy when it comes to the mission of God to reach people... OIKOS. No, not the Greek yogurt! The 8-15 people in one's closest relational network, including friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. Discover how God wants to use you to reach your OIKOS!✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

For this special "Bluegrass Sunday," Logan Phillips shared about the importance and power of our stories and how God can work through them to reach others.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week we conclude our Acts: Ordinary People. Extraordinary Mission. Paul here gives his farewell to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17–38). In his final words, Paul gives us a picture of what a true Gospel-shaped church looks like. A Gospel church is committed to the truth of God’s Word, even when it offends the culture. It is a serving church, where leaders lead by example through sacrifice and humility. And it is a faithful church, standing firm against distortion and remaining rooted in Christ. As we wrap up this journey through Acts, we’re reminded that the Gospel is both our foundation and our mission—calling us to truth, service, and faithfulness until the very end.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this week’s message, we dive into Acts 19:23-41, where Paul’s message sparks a riot in Ephesus as it confronts the power of idols. Because of the gospel, we see how idols—whether material or personal—shape our lives and hold us captive. This message challenges us to recognize that idols are powerful, empty, and ultimately destroyed through Christ’s sacrifice. Tune in as we explore how the gospel frees us from false worship and calls us to make Jesus the center of our lives.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What happens when the gospel collides with a city full of idols, philosophies, and spiritual confusion? In this message, Justin shares insights from his recent trip to Greece, standing on the very ground where the Apostle Paul addressed the people of Athens at Mars Hill. Whether you're surrounded by skepticism, confusion, or indifference in your own context, this message is a call to courageous witness, reminding us: God is already at work—and He’s placed you right where you are for a reason.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In Week 11 of our message series through the book of Acts, we’re looking at the church in Antioch—born out of persecution, planted in a diverse city, and shaped by ordinary people transformed by Jesus. It became one of the most vibrant, Spirit-led communities in the early church. We’ll see how they lived out the gospel through bold outreach, prayerful dependence, deep discipleship, and radical generosity.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

We’re so glad you’re joining us today as we continue our journey through the book of Acts in our series, Ordinary People. Extraordinary Mission. In this episode, Justin walks us through Acts 10, a powerful story of conversion — not just for Cornelius, a devout and moral man — but also for Peter, who is still learning what it means to fully live out the gospel. We’ll see that true conversion always begins with God, that it challenges even our best attempts at moral goodness, and that it’s ultimately a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. This message reminds us that Christianity isn’t about becoming a better version of ourselves — it’s about being made new through Jesus Christ.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this week’s message from Acts 9:1–19, we explore the dramatic and humbling conversion of Saul of Tarsus—the man who once ravaged the early church and approved of Stephen’s death, but who became Christianity’s most passionate missionary. We see that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace and calling. Saul’s story is not just about a sudden change of mind—it’s about a sovereign interruption by Jesus Himself. From blindness to sight, from pride to surrender, Saul’s transformation challenges us to consider our own constructed views of God and the areas of life where we may be “kicking against the goads.” Tune in as we unpack how God’s mercy disrupts, redeems, and repurposes even the most unlikely of lives.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

In this message, we explore the powerful story of Stephen from Acts 6:8-15 and 7:54-60. Despite facing false accusations and martyrdom, Stephen’s bold faith in the face of suffering serves as an example for us today. Join us as we look at three key aspects of his life: What Stephen said, What Stephen saw, and What Stephen did, and reflect on how his unwavering hope in Christ, even in the darkest moments, can inspire us to live with eternal perspective. Tune in for a message of courage, conviction, and the reminder that suffering does not have the final word.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

This week we had the privilege of hearing from one of our very own, Logan Phillips! Logan leads a Life Group and plays bass guitar at River Valley. Logan has a ministry background and has been a pastor in NH and VA. This week he shares about the importance of walking with God. Check it out!✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

As the early church explodes in growth, a crisis brews beneath the surface: certain widows are being overlooked, and tensions between cultural groups threaten the church’s unity and witness. In this week’s episode, we explore Acts 6:1–7 and discover how Spirit-led leadership, humble service, and biblical structure come together to meet real needs and fuel gospel expansion.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH 

What does it look like when the Spirit of God shapes a community? In this message from Acts 4:32–5:11, we see two powerful snapshots: one of radical generosity flowing from unity in Christ, and another of sobering judgment on spiritual hypocrisy. The early church was marked by open-handed love—and also by the seriousness of truth and integrity. As we explore the story of Ananias and Sapphira, we’re reminded that the witness of the church depends not only on boldness, but on honesty. This is a call to live with open hearts, generous hands, and integrity rooted in the gospel.✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH"Practicing the Way of Jesus Together."📲 FOLLOW USWebsite: http://www.rivervalleychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/givingEnter a donation amount.Click the fund dropdown and select "General."Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly."Enter other contact and payment information and submit.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH