Advertise on podcast: Journey Church of the River Region

Jesus measures success differently than the world. In His message to the church in Philadelphia, He commends a people with little strength who obeyed His Word, refused to deny His name, endured opposition, and remained faithful. This week, we’re reminded that God can do extraordinary things through a life completely surrendered to Him.

It’s possible to look spiritually alive while something inside has fallen asleep. In His letter to Sardis, Jesus challenges us to look beyond reputation, wake up, strengthen what remains, and return to an active relationship with Him. What does Jesus see when He looks at your heart right now?

In Revelation 2:18–29, Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira—a church known for love, faith, service, and perseverance, but also one that had allowed compromise to take root. Pastor Jeremiah Carswell challenges us to examine where culture, distraction, and our own desires may be shaping us more than God’s Word, and reminds us to stand firm through prayer, obedience, discernment, and repentance.

In Week 3 of Seven Letters, we look at Jesus’ message to the church in Pergamum. In a culture that challenged their faith, Jesus called them to remain faithful without compromising the truth. This message reminds us to be careful what we tolerate, stand firm in God’s Word, and remember that Jesus offers new life, a new heart, and a new name.

In Week 2 of Seven Letters, we look at Jesus’ message to the church in Smyrna—a church facing persecution, suffering, and poverty, yet remaining faithful. Their story reminds us that Jesus knows what we’re going through, what it has cost us, and what we’re facing. Following Jesus won’t always be easy, but we don’t have to live in fear. Jesus is greater than our fears, and He calls us to remain faithful—even when it costs us something.

It’s possible to be busy doing good things—even serving God—while slowly losing our passion for Jesus. In Week 1 of Letters to the Seven Churches, we look at Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus and His call to remember, repent, and return. Christianity is a relationship before it’s a responsibility, and everything we do should flow from our love for Christ. myjourneychurch.com

Journey Church exists to reach people who are disconnected from God and lead them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. On Vision Sunday, Pastor Mike unpacks what that mission looks like in everyday life—a church committed to reaching people, making disciples, serving with purpose, living in community, and taking the Gospel from our community to the ends of the earth. The church was never meant to be a place we simply attend. We are called, transformed, equipped, and sent to live on mission.

Heroes of faith aren’t extraordinary people—they’re ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God. In the final week of Heroes of Faith, we look at the life of Abraham and what it means to obey God without having all the details, believe His promises when circumstances seem impossible, keep trusting after failure, and surrender what matters most. The question isn’t simply, “Do you believe in God?” It’s “Do you trust God enough to obey Him?”

In Week 5 of Heroes of Faith, Pastor Mike looks at the life of Elijah—a man who trusted God to provide, stood firm when the culture turned away, and believed God could do what he could never do on his own. Elijah’s story reminds us that heroes of faith aren’t extraordinary people. They’re ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God—and keep their eyes on Jesus.

Ruth's story reminds us that heroes of faith aren't defined by extraordinary abilities, but by extraordinary trust in God. This week, Pastor Mike explores Ruth's unwavering commitment, humble obedience, teachable spirit, and how her story ultimately points to Jesus—our true Redeemer. Discover how God uses ordinary faithfulness to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.

Journey Church of the River Region

Moses didn’t feel qualified—but God called him anyway. In Week 2 of Heroes of the Faith, we discover that God has never been limited by our weaknesses. He calls ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things through His power and presence. If you've ever felt like your past, your fears, or your shortcomings disqualify you from what God has for you, this message is for you. Learn why obedience matters more than ability and how trusting God's presence can change everything.

What makes a true hero? This special Hero Sunday message challenges us to see that biblical heroes aren't fearless—they're faithful. Looking to the ultimate example of Jesus, we discover that true heroism is found in courage, sacrifice, compassion, and love. Whether you're serving your family, your community, or simply following Christ in everyday life, God calls every believer to live with heroic faith.

What if the issue isn't the seed—but the soil? In this message, Darryl Hall unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Sower and challenges us to examine the condition of our hearts. God's Word is always powerful, but our response determines whether it takes root and produces lasting fruit. Discover why Jesus taught in parables, how Scripture reveals what is already in our hearts, and why spiritual maturity is measured not by what we know, but by the fruit our lives produce.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son's Father, we discover a love that refuses to give up. While one son ran away and the other stayed home filled with resentment, both were lost in different ways. Through the heart of the father, Jesus reveals God's patience, mercy, and desire for restoration. This message challenges us to move beyond self-protection, bitterness, and pride, and embrace the kind of love that seeks redemption over retribution. Ultimately, the Father's love reminds us that true freedom is found when we surrender our lives to Christ and allow Him to live through us.