Category Archives: Sermons

It’s easy to forget when someone makes a life changing sacrifice for you. Watch this 20 minute message to be reminded of Jesus sacrifice on the old rugged cross and be encouraged that when you are saved you become His beloved. Pastor Chris Teien #RiverRockChurchMN https://youtu.be/bUoeMWs5Kag

Many people go through life with a deep sense of regret over something they did or did not do. This Palm Sunday we remember those people with high expectations who praised Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. Days later the mob would regretfully cry out for Jesus to be crucified. Peter swore he would notContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Regrets Undone? Jesus cares about those who mess up”

Drawing from the imagery of Olympic running the writer of Hebrews in the Bible reminds us that, just like the other Christ-followers who have lived before we did, we are all in a spiritual race. Sin holds us back, Saints from the past are cheering us onward and our Savior is waiting to celebrate withContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Run Your Race Unhindered”

Jesus calls us to be disciples that grow disciples. Are you that kind of Christ-follower? Do you feel up to the task of sharing Jesus with the hope that you will be given the opportunity to help a new believer learn how to follow Jesus? If you are really good at this then this messageContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Authentic Discipling – A simple way to get started”

Could you identify incomplete or even counterfeit worship? Some people are surprised to learn that worship is much more than just attending church or singing worship songs. In John 4:23 Jesus shares about true worship and tells us that God the Father is watching for this:  “Yet a time is coming and has now comeContinueContinue reading “Sermon: God is Watching for your Authentic Worship (John 4:23)”

Why do we go to church? The Covid shutdowns showed us all that internet church can be inspiring and convenient. And that there are churches far away from home that have even better music and messages we can comfortably watch online so why do we need to be bothered with the authentic local church? ThenContinueContinue reading “Sermon: The Incredible Value of the Local Authentic Church”

Some people just get us so angry that we want to cause them to feel some of the pain and problems they have caused us. We might even stay awake at night planning what we are going to do to get our revenge. I Corinthians 13:5-6 lists five reasons why Christians are to choose toContinueContinue reading “Sermon: Love and Forgiveness is more Satisfying than Revenge”