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Christ-Centered Community | Becoming CHRIST (Week 3) What does it really mean to live in community that’s centered on Jesus—not just in words, but in everyday life? In Week 3 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore how true transformation happens when our identity is no longer rooted in ourselves, but in Christ living through us. Looking at Galatians 2:20 and Matthew 20, this message challenges us to rethink ambition, humility, and what it means to belong to a Christ-centered community. From Easter to Pentecost, this 8-week journey is all about becoming more like Jesus in the ways that matter most. This week, we focus on how surrendering our lives to Christ reshapes not just who we are—but how we relate to others. Key Scriptures: Galatians 2:20 Matthew 20 Series Overview: Becoming CHRIST is an 8-week series exploring eight practical ways we can grow to reflect the life and character of Jesus. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. #BecomingChrist #ChristCenteredCommunity #FollowJesus #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchOnline This week's message is from our Online Pastor, Scott Rambo. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Surrender To Relationship | Becoming CHRIST (Week 2) In Week 2 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we shift the focus from striving to surrender—discovering that real transformation doesn’t come from self-improvement, but from relationship with Jesus. Through Galatians 2:20 and John 15:4–5, we explore what it means to stop “living for Jesus” and start living with Him. Jesus never invited us into a performance-based life—He invited us into connection, dependence, and daily relationship. This message is a powerful invitation to put down the oars, stop striving, and raise the sail—allowing the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do. 📖 Key Scriptures: Galatians 2:20 John 15:4–5 📅 Becoming CHRIST is an 8-week journey from Easter to Pentecost, focused on eight ways we can become more like Jesus—not by effort alone, but through surrender and relationship. 🙏 If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted from trying, or like you’re never “enough”…this message is for you. #Surrender #AbideInChrist #ChristianSermon #BecomingChrist #FaithJourney This week's message is from our Creative Pastor, J.C. Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Resurrection! | Becoming CHRIST (Week 1) What does it truly mean to live a resurrected life? In this powerful Easter message, we kick off our new 8-week series, Becoming CHRIST, by exploring the life-changing reality of resurrection—not just something Jesus experienced, but something we are invited into. Through Galatians 2:20 and Romans 6, we discover that following Jesus means dying to our old life and being raised into something completely new. Because of Jesus, resurrection isn’t just an event… it’s a lifestyle. This is the starting point of becoming more like Jesus—understanding that your old life is gone, and your new life is hidden in Him. Main Scriptures: Galatians 2:20 Romans 6:5–7, 10–11, 22–23 Romans 1:4 Join us as we begin this journey from Easter to Pentecost, learning eight practical ways to become more like Christ. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs the hope of resurrection. #Resurrection #EasterMessage #BecomingChrist #NewLife #FaithJourney This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Ready For Resurrection? | Galatians 2:20 | Palm Sunday Are you truly ready for resurrection? On this Palm Sunday, we look beyond the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry and ask a deeper question: What needs to die in us so new life can begin? In this powerful message centered on Galatians 2:20, we’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t just about admiration—it’s about surrender. The life we now live comes through faith in Christ, who loved us and gave Himself for us. This sermon challenges us to examine the “old self” we keep holding onto and invites us into the freedom, purpose, and new identity found in Christ. Resurrection isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something we step into. Scripture: Galatians 2:20 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope this Easter season. This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Why do we keep going back to the same things that never truly satisfy? In this message from our series The Gospel of John, we look at the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. In John 4, Jesus offers something radically different—living water that truly satisfies the deepest thirst of our souls. So often, we return to “wells” in our lives—habits, relationships, achievements, or distractions—hoping they’ll fill us. But they always leave us empty. This sermon challenges us to recognize those patterns, leave those wells behind, and turn to Jesus—the only source of lasting fulfillment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle you can’t break, this message is for you. 📖 Scripture: John 4:7–15, 25–26, 28–29 🙏 Key Takeaway: Stop going back to what drains you. Start coming to the One who fills you. 👍 If this message encouraged you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. #TheGospelOfJohn #LivingWater #Faith #Jesus #Sermon This week's message is from our Kids Pastor, Pat Kenna. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Preparing for Life After Death | The Gospel of John | John 3:1-8 Opening Video: https://youtu.be/f2F_5KNdyig?si=mprqNudjaUSXWlTd In this message from our Gospel of John series, Pastor Stacey explores what it truly means to prepare for life after death through the story of Nicodemus. In John 3:1–8, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the Kingdom of God unless they are born again. At first, Nicodemus struggles to understand. But as we follow his journey through Scripture—from his questions in John 3, to his defense of Jesus in John 7:48–51, and finally to his courageous act in John 19:38–42—we see the slow and powerful progression of a heart moving toward faith. This sermon reminds us that being born again is not always a single moment of clarity. For many, it is a process of seeking, questioning, understanding, and ultimately trusting Christ. Drawing also from Titus 3:5, we see that salvation is not something we earn, but something God accomplishes through His mercy and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, asked hard questions, or wondered what it really means to be born again, this message is for you. 📖 Main Scripture: John 3:1–8 📖 Additional Scriptures: John 7:48–51, John 19:38–42, Titus 3:5 If this message encouraged you, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing so you don’t miss future messages from Riverview Christian. This week's message is from our Teaching Pastor, Stacey Carr. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Grace Upon Grace | The Gospel of John | John 1:12–18 In John 1:12–18 we see one of the most beautiful truths of the gospel: in Jesus we receive grace upon grace. Through Christ, we are not only forgiven—we are welcomed into God’s family and invited to live in the fullness of His grace. In this message, we explore how Jesus perfectly embodies both grace and truth, and what it means for Christians to follow His example. As followers of Christ, we are called to hold firmly to truth while extending the same grace we have received to those who are still far from God. Grace changes us—but it also compels us to become people who share that grace with others. Main Scripture: John 1:12–18 Series: The Gospel of John If this message encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who needs to hear about the grace found in Jesus. This week's message is from our Kids Pastor, Pat Kenna. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

You Ain't Seen NOTHING Yet | The Gospel of John | John 2:10-11 Have you ever felt like what you have to offer isn’t enough? In this sermon, we dive into John 1:50–51 and John 2:10–11 and discover a powerful truth from the Gospel of John: when we bring Jesus what we have—even if it’s just jars of water—He can turn it into something miraculous. At the wedding in Cana, the miracle wasn’t just about water becoming wine. It was about obedience. It was about trust. It was about offering what was available and watching Jesus do what only He can do. Jesus told Nathanael, “You will see greater things than these.” That promise still stands. Prayer is the primary way we step out in faith, place our “jars” before Him, and believe Him for greater things. If you’re waiting on a breakthrough, longing to see God move, or wondering if your small act of faith matters—this message is for you. Part of our series: The Gospel of John #GospelOfJohn #Faith #Prayer #Miracles #Sermon This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Unqualified and Called 📖 Main Text: Judges 6 Have you ever felt unqualified for what God is asking you to do? In this sermon, we look at Judges 6 and the story of Gideon — a man hiding in fear, full of doubt, and painfully aware of his limitations. Yet God calls him a “mighty warrior” before he ever wins a battle. This message reminds us that: - God sees who we are becoming, not just who we’ve been. - Fear and calling can coexist. - Obedience often starts with small, faithful steps. - God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, overlooked, or unsure whether God could really use you, this sermon is for you. The same God who called Gideon still calls ordinary people today. 👉 Be encouraged: You don’t have to feel qualified to be called. #Sermon #Judges6 #Gideon #Faith #Calling #ChristianMessage #UnqualifiedAndCalled This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Light Up Your Darkness | The Gospel of John | John 1:4–5 “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:4–5 Darkness doesn’t disappear by accident — it is driven out by light. In this message from our series The Gospel of John, we explore the powerful truth found in John 1:4–5: Jesus is the Light of Life. His light doesn’t avoid darkness… it confronts it, exposes it, and overcomes it. One of the most challenging parts of following Christ is becoming aware of the darkness within our own hearts — the hidden struggles, the unaddressed sin, the fear, the pride, the wounds we try to manage on our own. But the good news of the Gospel is this: Jesus doesn’t shame us in our darkness — He shines into it. If this message encourages you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the light of Christ today. #GospelOfJohn #LightInTheDarkness #John1 #jesusthelight  This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Embrace God’s Call On Your Life | Habakkuk 1:5 “Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” — Habakkuk 1:5 (NIV) In Part 2 of our vision series looking ahead to what God has for Riverview Christian in 2026, we’re reminded that God is always at work—often in ways bigger than we can imagine. The question isn’t if God is calling… it’s whether we will embrace it. Every Christian is called. Every believer is gifted. And like Moses in Exodus 3, we often respond with, “Who am I?” But God’s answer is the same today as it was then: “I will be with you.” Our calling isn’t built on our confidence—it’s built on His presence. As we look forward together, this sermon challenges each of us to move from hesitation to faith—and to trust that the Great “I AM” still sends, equips, and walks with His people. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that God has called them too. #RiverviewChristian #Habakkuk1 #EmbraceTheCall #FaithInAction #ChurchVision #IAm #TrustGod This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

See God In Your Past | Esther 4:14 What if God’s faithfulness is clearer in hindsight than in the moment? In “See God In Your Past,” Pastor John reflects on his 16-year journey as Lead Pastor of Riverview Christian, anchored in Esther 4:14. This message looks back on pivotal seasons in the life of Riverview Christian and our Early Learning Center—including deep challenges, uncertain moments, and the miraculous ways God provided, guided, and sustained our church through it all. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. This week, we look back to recognize God’s hand and faithfulness in our past. Next week, we’ll look forward with faith and anticipation to what God has for Riverview in 2026. Whether you’ve been part of Riverview’s story for years or are just beginning your journey, this message is an invitation to see how God has been at work—often in ways we couldn’t see at the time. 📖 Scripture: Esther 4:14 ⏭️ Next Week: Looking forward to God’s vision for Riverview in 2026 This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

The Gospel vs. Modern Slavery 📖 Psalm 10 Modern slavery and human trafficking are not distant problems—they are happening every day in America and around the world. In this powerful message, the Executive Director of North Star Initiative opens Scripture and asks a crucial question: How would Jesus respond to the injustice of modern-day slavery? Rooted in Psalm 10, this sermon exposes the reality of trafficking, gives language to the cries of the oppressed, and calls the Church to see, care, and act. At the same time, it offers deep hope—hope for survivors seeking restoration and healing, and hope through the gospel for forgiveness and transformation, even for those who have fueled this broken industry. North Star Initiative is on the front lines of this work, providing one of the few 24/7 restoration homes for domestic sex-trafficking survivors in the region—offering Christ-centered, holistic, trauma-informed care so survivors can experience true restoration and lasting independence. This message is both sobering and hope-filled, reminding us that God sees injustice, stands with the oppressed, and invites His people to be part of His redemptive work. 🔗 Learn more about North Star Initiative: northstarinitiative.org 👉 If this message challenges or encourages you, please like, share, and subscribe to help spread awareness and gospel hope. This week's message is from our Ministry Partner, Melinda Clack Executive Director of North Star Initiative. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Power of the Word | The Gospel of John (Week 1) In this opening message of our new series through The Gospel of John, we begin where Scripture begins: “In the beginning was the Word.” John 1:1–3 introduces us to Jesus as the Logos—the eternal Word of God through whom everything was created and by whom everything is sustained. From Genesis to the Psalms, Hebrews, and Isaiah, Scripture reveals a God who speaks and brings life out of nothing—forming galaxies, naming stars, ordering creation, and holding it all together by His Word. The same Word who created the universe is the Word who steps into our brokenness to restore, redeem, and recreate. If God spoke light into darkness, order into chaos, and life into nothingness—do we really believe He can’t heal what’s broken in us? Can’t breathe life into what sin has crushed? Can’t recreate what He originally called us to be and do? This message is an invitation to trust the power of the Word—not just to create the world, but to transform your life. 📖 Key Scriptures: John 1:1–3, 12–13 Genesis 1:1–2 Hebrews 11:3 Psalm 33:6, 9, 11 Isaiah 40:26 Psalm 8:3, 6, 9 Why not you? Why not today? Why hold back? Believe in His name and receive the life only the Word can give. This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show

Prophetic Power | Matthew 28:17–20 Jesus didn’t call the Church to simply attend services and be nice—He called us to go and make disciples. In this message, Prophetic Power, we wrestle with a tension many believers feel: God has given us a clear mission, yet we often feel powerless and unqualified to accomplish it. Anchored in Matthew 28:17–20 and the vision of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37, this sermon reminds us that spiritual impact is never about human strength, talent, or effort alone. It is about the breath of God. Just as dry bones came to life when God’s Spirit breathed into them, the Church is empowered not by what we can do—but by what God chooses to breathe into us. 🔥 Key themes in this message: The true call of the Church Why feeling powerless is common—but not final The role of prophetic obedience How God’s Spirit brings life where there was none If you’ve ever felt stuck, ineffective, or discouraged in your faith, this message is for you. 📖 Main Scriptures: Matthew 28:17–20 Ezekiel 37:1–10 This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman. Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9T Free Access To RightNow Media: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreading Social Media: @riverviewchristian on Facebook and Instagram Website: riverviewchristian.church Support the show