Sermons https://www.rivertownchurch.org no en-us ℗ & © 2024 Rivertown Church: Brattleboro, VT Sermons from Rivertown Church: Brattleboro, VT Rivertown Church: Brattleboro, VT Sermons from the weekly worship gatherings of Rivertown Church in Brattleboro, VT. Sermons from the weekly worship gatherings of Rivertown Church in Brattleboro, VT. Ben Whittinghill ben@rivertownchurch.org Covenant Promises and Expectations Covenant Promises and Expectations https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/covenant-promises-and-expectations In this sermon from Dave, we behold God's provision and promises to his covenant people. In this text, we see God's call to us to be careful to listen to and obey him as he continues to dwell with us and to save us in His slow and steady work of sanctification. In this sermon from Dave, we behold God's provision and promises to his covenant people. In this text, we see God's call to us to be careful to listen to and obey him as he continues to dwell with us and to save us in His slow and steady work of sanctification. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/400/covenant-promises-and-expectations Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Holy and Merciful Holy and Merciful https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/holy-and-merciful In this sermon from Ben, we continue to dive into applications of God's moral law in the civil life of Israel, and we behold both God's holiness and his mercy and his call on us to be like him. In this sermon from Ben, we continue to dive into applications of God's moral law in the civil life of Israel, and we behold both God's holiness and his mercy and his call on us to be like him. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/399/holy-and-merciful Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Restorative Justice Restorative Justice https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/restorative-justice In this sermon from Ben, we behold what God's law requires of us with regard to the property he's entrusted to us and the property he's entrusted to others. We see the dignity he's given to all in giving them a right to private property, and we see the glory of laying our rights down when he calls us to for the sake of Christ and his gospel. In this sermon from Ben, we behold what God's law requires of us with regard to the property he's entrusted to us and the property he's entrusted to others. We see the dignity he's given to all in giving them a right to private property, and we see the glory of laying our rights down when he calls us to for the sake of Christ and his gospel. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/398/restorative-justice Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Genuine Justice Genuine Justice https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/genuine-justice In this message from David, we dive into the book of the covenant, God's civil laws to the nation of Israel. In these laws, we behold the character and wisdom of the God who is holy, righteous, and good. The law of God was not written in a vacuum. They come to humanity and speak to us as we are. They are a reflection of God’s heart, and in it true righteousness and justice are revealed. We have to understand that we are reading laws to ancient Israel through our cultural lenses, but we must believe that God’s revelation in these laws is sufficient to teach us about justice and just laws for society. In this message from David, we dive into the book of the covenant, God's civil laws to the nation of Israel. In these laws, we behold the character and wisdom of the God who is holy, righteous, and good. The law of God was not written in a vacuum. They come to humanity and speak to us as we are. They are a reflection of God’s heart, and in it true righteousness and justice are revealed. We have to understand that we are reading laws to ancient Israel through our cultural lenses, but we must believe that God’s revelation in these laws is sufficient to teach us about justice and just laws for society. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/397/genuine-justice Sun, 3 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Fearing Our Holy God in Christ, Our Mediator Fearing Our Holy God in Christ, Our Mediator https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/fearing-our-holy-god-in-christ-our-mediator In this sermon from Ben, we see how God reveals himself to his people in his holiness so that they might learn to fear him and keep his commandments. In Exodus 20, the people plead with Moses for a mediator, and God has gloriously answered in sending the Lord Jesus Christ to be both our atoning sacrifice and the one Mediator between God and man. So how now shall we consider the fear of God and this account in Exodus in light of Christ’s atonement and mediation for us by his blood? What does it look like to fear him and offer him acceptable worship today? In this sermon from Ben, we see how God reveals himself to his people in his holiness so that they might learn to fear him and keep his commandments. In Exodus 20, the people plead with Moses for a mediator, and God has gloriously answered in sending the Lord Jesus Christ to be both our atoning sacrifice and the one Mediator between God and man. So how now shall we consider the fear of God and this account in Exodus in light of Christ’s atonement and mediation for us by his blood? What does it look like to fear him and offer him acceptable worship today? https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/396/fearing-our-holy-god-in-christ-our-mediator Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Only By Prayer Only By Prayer https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/only-by-prayer In this sermon from pastor Ben, we behold Christ's call to faith and prayer as our primary means of building his kingdom with him. As Bunyan said, we can do more than pray after we have prayed, but we cannot do more than pray until we have prayed. Will we take up this spiritual weapon that has divine power and be a channel of Christ's life and power in our town? May he help our unbelief as we look to him together in faith, and may he teach us to pray and give us grace to be the house of prayer he's called us to be. In this sermon from pastor Ben, we behold Christ's call to faith and prayer as our primary means of building his kingdom with him. As Bunyan said, we can do more than pray after we have prayed, but we cannot do more than pray until we have prayed. Will we take up this spiritual weapon that has divine power and be a channel of Christ's life and power in our town? May he help our unbelief as we look to him together in faith, and may he teach us to pray and give us grace to be the house of prayer he's called us to be. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/395/only-by-prayer Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Getting to Give to the House of Our God Getting to Give to the House of Our God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/getting-to-give-to-the-house-of-our-god As we continue to talk about joining Christ in building his church, we consider in this sermon from pastor Ben the privilege and opportunity in front of us in getting to give to the house of our God. May God use us to build a church for the glory of God that serves the worship of the nations and future generations. As we continue to talk about joining Christ in building his church, we consider in this sermon from pastor Ben the privilege and opportunity in front of us in getting to give to the house of our God. May God use us to build a church for the glory of God that serves the worship of the nations and future generations. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/394/getting-to-give-to-the-house-of-our-god Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Delighting In and Building the Body of Christ Delighting In and Building the Body of Christ https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/delighting-in-and-building-the-body-of-christ In this sermon from pastor Dave LeBlanc, we discover why the church needs its members, why the members need the church, and how we can press on to build the church together. Come delight in being part of the body of Christ with us! In this sermon from pastor Dave LeBlanc, we discover why the church needs its members, why the members need the church, and how we can press on to build the church together. Come delight in being part of the body of Christ with us! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/393/delighting-in-and-building-the-body-of-christ Sun, 4 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500 A Household Unto God A Household Unto God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/a-household-unto-god As we continue our Behold and Build series, Pastor David Townsend takes us through God's blessing on his people and his commands to us to begin building his kingdom through everyday obedience in our households. Come glory in God's goodness in his design for families in the kingdom of God. As we continue our Behold and Build series, Pastor David Townsend takes us through God's blessing on his people and his commands to us to begin building his kingdom through everyday obedience in our households. Come glory in God's goodness in his design for families in the kingdom of God. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/392/a-household-unto-god Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 The Wonder of Following Jesus The Wonder of Following Jesus https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/the-wonder-of-following-jesus In this sermon from Luke 5, pastor Dave LeBlanc outlines seven characteristics of true disciples of Christ. Let's press on together in living lives of faith in Christ, whole-heartedly obeying him in big and little ways, continually pressing further out into the deep to know him and make him known. In this sermon from Luke 5, pastor Dave LeBlanc outlines seven characteristics of true disciples of Christ. Let's press on together in living lives of faith in Christ, whole-heartedly obeying him in big and little ways, continually pressing further out into the deep to know him and make him known. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/391/the-wonder-of-following-jesus Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Joining Christ in Building His Church Joining Christ in Building His Church https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/joining-christ-in-building-his-church In this sermon from Ben, we see the great privilege and duty we have in building Christ's church with him. Our prayer is that we would build this year, together, with one heart - nothing impossible as we labor in His strength with one heart. Together growing deep in sound doctrine, growing up as we use the gifts God's entrusted to us, growing out as our town is drawn to the light of Christ. May the Lord Jesus fill us and through us fill all things. In this sermon from Ben, we see the great privilege and duty we have in building Christ's church with him. Our prayer is that we would build this year, together, with one heart - nothing impossible as we labor in His strength with one heart. Together growing deep in sound doctrine, growing up as we use the gifts God's entrusted to us, growing out as our town is drawn to the light of Christ. May the Lord Jesus fill us and through us fill all things. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/390/joining-christ-in-building-his-church Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 The Necessity and Privilege of Beholding Christ The Necessity and Privilege of Beholding Christ https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/the-necessity-and-privilege-of-beholding-christ In this sermon from Ben, we study the necessity and privilege of God's gracious gift of revealing Christ to us. Let's behold him and his glory by His Word with unveiled faces! In this sermon from Ben, we study the necessity and privilege of God's gracious gift of revealing Christ to us. Let's behold him and his glory by His Word with unveiled faces! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/389/the-necessity-and-privilege-of-beholding-christ Sun, 7 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Beloved, Trust God and Take Ground Beloved, Trust God and Take Ground https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/beloved-trust-god-and-take-ground In this sermon from pastor Ben, we behold the love the Father has given to us in adopting us as His children, and we look together at the call to holiness in light of our hope in Christ. May the Lord bless you through the preaching of His Word! In this sermon from pastor Ben, we behold the love the Father has given to us in adopting us as His children, and we look together at the call to holiness in light of our hope in Christ. May the Lord bless you through the preaching of His Word! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/388/beloved-trust-god-and-take-ground Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 An Inheritance Restored An Inheritance Restored https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-24/an-inheritance-restored Boaz's integrity, Ruth's redemption, and the future Kinsman Redeemer. In this conclusion of our Ruth series, pastor David walks us through Ruth 4 and helps us to glory in Christ, the Redeemer who was and is to come. Boaz's integrity, Ruth's redemption, and the future Kinsman Redeemer. In this conclusion of our Ruth series, pastor David walks us through Ruth 4 and helps us to glory in Christ, the Redeemer who was and is to come. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-24/387/an-inheritance-restored Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 The Romance of Redemption The Romance of Redemption https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/the-romance-of-redemption In this message from Dave, we see Boaz as a type of Christ, our Redeemer, and we see how God works His redemptive purposes through human agency as His people embody faith, hope, and love. In this message from Dave, we see Boaz as a type of Christ, our Redeemer, and we see how God works His redemptive purposes through human agency as His people embody faith, hope, and love. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/386/the-romance-of-redemption Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Love Under the Wings of God Love Under the Wings of God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/love-under-the-wings-of-god In this sermon from Ben, we continue our Advent study in the book of Ruth in beholding steadfast love and faithfulness throughout chapter 2. We see how the people and events of this chapter point us to finding refuge in Christ and our being strengthened by His Spirit to work out our faith with tangible acts of love. In this sermon from Ben, we continue our Advent study in the book of Ruth in beholding steadfast love and faithfulness throughout chapter 2. We see how the people and events of this chapter point us to finding refuge in Christ and our being strengthened by His Spirit to work out our faith with tangible acts of love. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/385/love-under-the-wings-of-god Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Hope in the Dark Hope in the Dark https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/hope-in-the-dark In this sermon from Ben, we begin our 2023 Advent sermon series in Ruth. We're introduced to the story of Naomi and Ruth - to both their devastating losses and Ruth's remarkable faith. Join us as we look away from our emptiness to the God who gives hope in the dark. In this sermon from Ben, we begin our 2023 Advent sermon series in Ruth. We're introduced to the story of Naomi and Ruth - to both their devastating losses and Ruth's remarkable faith. Join us as we look away from our emptiness to the God who gives hope in the dark. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/384/hope-in-the-dark Sun, 3 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500 You Shall Not Covet (10th Commandment) You Shall Not Covet (10th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/you-shall-not-covet-10th-commandment In this final sermon on the 10 Commandments, pastor David Townsend shows us how the command not to covet serves as a sort of summarization and exclamation point to the entire decalogue. It is the final arrow drawn and released at the heart of transgression and lawlessness, exposing the depth of our idolatry and God's goodness in how he's ordered the world. In this final sermon on the 10 Commandments, pastor David Townsend shows us how the command not to covet serves as a sort of summarization and exclamation point to the entire decalogue. It is the final arrow drawn and released at the heart of transgression and lawlessness, exposing the depth of our idolatry and God's goodness in how he's ordered the world. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/383/you-shall-not-covet-10th-commandment Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 The Perils of Perjury (9th Commandment) The Perils of Perjury (9th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/the-perils-of-perjury-9th-commandment In this message on the 9th commandment, Pastor Dave helps us to understand God's command that our lives be free of all deceit, gossip, and slander, and how by the Spirit of Christ we might obey His commandment in every sphere of life. In this message on the 9th commandment, Pastor Dave helps us to understand God's command that our lives be free of all deceit, gossip, and slander, and how by the Spirit of Christ we might obey His commandment in every sphere of life. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/382/the-perils-of-perjury-9th-commandment Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Don’t Steal, from God or from People (8th Commandment) Don’t Steal, from God or from People (8th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/don-t-steal-from-god-or-from-people-8th-commandment In this sermon from Ben, we hear God's call to His people not to steal, but to instead be content, to do honest work, and to give generously to God and to people. In this sermon from Ben, we hear God's call to His people not to steal, but to instead be content, to do honest work, and to give generously to God and to people. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/381/don-t-steal-from-god-or-from-people-8th-commandment Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Protecting Sex and Marriage (7th Commandment) Protecting Sex and Marriage (7th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/protecting-sex-and-marriage-7th-commandment In this message from Ben, we see that God gave us the 7th commandment to protect and preserve the covenant of marriage and his gift of sex so that we might flourish in God-fearing marriages and in life. So that we might live holy and upright lives with marriages that tell the truth about Christ and His Church. In this message from Ben, we see that God gave us the 7th commandment to protect and preserve the covenant of marriage and his gift of sex so that we might flourish in God-fearing marriages and in life. So that we might live holy and upright lives with marriages that tell the truth about Christ and His Church. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/380/protecting-sex-and-marriage-7th-commandment Sun, 5 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Sola Scriptura Sola Scriptura https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/sola-scriptura In honor of the Reformation and our responsibility to continue to be reformed and reform by God's Word, with church history and the living Word pastor David Townsend leads us to rejoice in the sufficiency and necessity of Scripture for our salvation and life in Christ. In honor of the Reformation and our responsibility to continue to be reformed and reform by God's Word, with church history and the living Word pastor David Townsend leads us to rejoice in the sufficiency and necessity of Scripture for our salvation and life in Christ. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/379/sola-scriptura Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Not Murder or Unrighteous Anger, but Love (6th Commandment) Not Murder or Unrighteous Anger, but Love (6th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/not-murder-or-unrighteous-anger-but-love-6th-commandment "Murder of the heart" is crouching at your door, but you must master it. In this sermon from Ben, we see what murder is and isn't, how Jesus deepened our understanding of murder, and how we can master ourselves by God's Spirit, valuing life and loving one other earnestly from our hearts. "Murder of the heart" is crouching at your door, but you must master it. In this sermon from Ben, we see what murder is and isn't, how Jesus deepened our understanding of murder, and how we can master ourselves by God's Spirit, valuing life and loving one other earnestly from our hearts. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/378/not-murder-or-unrighteous-anger-but-love-6th-commandment Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The First Commandment with a Promise (5th Commandment) The First Commandment with a Promise (5th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/the-first-commandment-with-a-promise-5th-commandment In this message from David, we see God's call on everyone to honor their parents. Join us as we study the nature of authority, our duty to honor our parents and to lead our children to honor our authority, and God's gracious promise to His own who obey him in this. In this message from David, we see God's call on everyone to honor their parents. Join us as we study the nature of authority, our duty to honor our parents and to lead our children to honor our authority, and God's gracious promise to His own who obey him in this. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/377/the-first-commandment-with-a-promise-5th-commandment Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep it Holy (4th Commandment) Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep it Holy (4th Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/remember-the-sabbath-day-to-keep-it-holy-4th-commandment In this sermon from Ben, we consider the 4th Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep it Holy. How should Christians think about the Sabbath on this side of the cross of Christ? How did Christ deepen our understanding of sabbath rest, and what if anything did he change about the 4th commandment? May the Lord give us grace to rest in Christ and honor him on the Lord's Day and everyday. In this sermon from Ben, we consider the 4th Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep it Holy. How should Christians think about the Sabbath on this side of the cross of Christ? How did Christ deepen our understanding of sabbath rest, and what if anything did he change about the 4th commandment? May the Lord give us grace to rest in Christ and honor him on the Lord's Day and everyday. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/376/remember-the-sabbath-day-to-keep-it-holy-4th-commandment Sun, 8 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Hallowed Be Thy Name (3rd Commandment) Hallowed Be Thy Name (3rd Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/hallowed-be-thy-name-3rd-commandment In this message, Pastor David helps us to glory in the name of God and exhorts us both to abstain from taking the name of the Lord in vain and to share in God's jealousy for the honor of his name. In this message, Pastor David helps us to glory in the name of God and exhorts us both to abstain from taking the name of the Lord in vain and to share in God's jealousy for the honor of his name. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/375/hallowed-be-thy-name-3rd-commandment Sun, 1 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Loving God Rightly (2nd Commandment) Loving God Rightly (2nd Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/loving-god-rightly-2nd-commandment In this message from Dave, we behold the God who is holy and his jealousy for our unadulterated worship. He visits the iniquities of fathers on their children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate him, but steadfast love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. In this message from Dave, we behold the God who is holy and his jealousy for our unadulterated worship. He visits the iniquities of fathers on their children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate him, but steadfast love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/374/loving-god-rightly-2nd-commandment Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Presence of Our Good Shepherd The Presence of Our Good Shepherd https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/the-presence-of-our-good-shepherd In this second message from Psalm 23, Pastor Ben leads us in glorying in the presence of Christ as our Good Shepherd and the joy and peace that result from knowing and believing that He is with us always. In this second message from Psalm 23, Pastor Ben leads us in glorying in the presence of Christ as our Good Shepherd and the joy and peace that result from knowing and believing that He is with us always. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/373/the-presence-of-our-good-shepherd Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Love and Care of the Lord Your Shepherd The Love and Care of the Lord Your Shepherd https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/the-love-and-care-of-the-lord-your-shepherd In his first message back after his sabbatical, pastor Ben Whittinghill takes us to Psalm 23 to behold the love and care of the Lord Jesus as our good shepherd. In his first message back after his sabbatical, pastor Ben Whittinghill takes us to Psalm 23 to behold the love and care of the Lord Jesus as our good shepherd. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/372/the-love-and-care-of-the-lord-your-shepherd Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Living Before the Face of God (1st Commandment) Living Before the Face of God (1st Commandment) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/living-before-the-face-of-god-1st-commandment In these sermon from pastor Dave LeBlanc, we behold God's command to have no other gods before him and observe how his redemptive actions create, enable, and sustain our obedience. In these sermon from pastor Dave LeBlanc, we behold God's command to have no other gods before him and observe how his redemptive actions create, enable, and sustain our obedience. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/371/living-before-the-face-of-god-1st-commandment Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Delegation by Design Delegation by Design https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/delegation-by-design In this sermon, Dave shows us the establishment of godly, male elders among Israel as part of God's good design. In this sermon, Dave shows us the establishment of godly, male elders among Israel as part of God's good design. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/370/delegation-by-design Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Lord is Greater The Lord is Greater https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-13/the-lord-is-greater In this sermon, David teaches us about the greatness of God in all the earth, and His cosmic work of redemption. In this sermon, David teaches us about the greatness of God in all the earth, and His cosmic work of redemption. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-13/369/the-lord-is-greater Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Lord is Our Banner The Lord is Our Banner https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-06/the-lord-is-our-banner In this sermon, Aaron walks us through living faithfully under the Lord as our Banner In this sermon, Aaron walks us through living faithfully under the Lord as our Banner https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-06/368/the-lord-is-our-banner Sun, 6 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Christ the Rock Christ the Rock https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-30/christ-the-rock In this sermon, Dave shows us how the Lord provides for his people, and how we are warned not to drink from Christ in unbelief like Israel. In this sermon, Dave shows us how the Lord provides for his people, and how we are warned not to drink from Christ in unbelief like Israel. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-30/367/christ-the-rock Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Covenant Provision Covenant Provision https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-23/covenant-provision In this sermon, David teaches us about God's covenant love towards Israel, despite their complaining, and how he tests them with his grace. In this sermon, David teaches us about God's covenant love towards Israel, despite their complaining, and how he tests them with his grace. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-23/366/covenant-provision Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Loveliness of Christ The Loveliness of Christ https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-16/the-loveliness-of-christ In this sermon, Stephen Witmer teaches us how the loveliness of Christ and his grace compels us to walk in faith. In this sermon, Stephen Witmer teaches us how the loveliness of Christ and his grace compels us to walk in faith. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-16/365/the-loveliness-of-christ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Lord Our Healer The Lord Our Healer https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-09/the-lord-our-healer In this sermon, David helps show us the fatherly disposition of God towards his covenant people. In this sermon, David helps show us the fatherly disposition of God towards his covenant people. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-09/364/the-lord-our-healer Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Song of Moses The Song of Moses https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-02/the-song-of-moses In this sermon, Dave walks us through the Song of Moses as a type of systematic theology, and how the song instructs our worship in light of God and his character. In this sermon, Dave walks us through the Song of Moses as a type of systematic theology, and how the song instructs our worship in light of God and his character. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-02/363/the-song-of-moses Sun, 2 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The New Birth of a Nation The New Birth of a Nation https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-25/the-new-birth-of-a-nation In this sermon, David encourages us to "go forward" in faith, and teaches us the patterns of redemption given in the crossing of the Red Sea. In this sermon, David encourages us to "go forward" in faith, and teaches us the patterns of redemption given in the crossing of the Red Sea. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-25/362/the-new-birth-of-a-nation Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Fighting with Faith Fighting with Faith https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-18/fighting-with-faith In this sermon, Dave encourages us to trust in the Lord's providence while walking us through the story of Israel's long route out of Egypt. In this sermon, Dave encourages us to trust in the Lord's providence while walking us through the story of Israel's long route out of Egypt. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-18/361/fighting-with-faith Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Price of Redemption The Price of Redemption https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/the-price-of-redemption In this sermon from David, we behold see the price of Israel's redemption from Egypt, and the foreshadow it is to the price of our redemption that has been paid by Christ. In this sermon from David, we behold see the price of Israel's redemption from Egypt, and the foreshadow it is to the price of our redemption that has been paid by Christ. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/359/the-price-of-redemption Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Exodus: God’s Salvation of His Covenant People The Exodus: God’s Salvation of His Covenant People https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-04/the-exodus-god-s-salvation-of-his-covenant-people In this sermon from Ben, we behold the exodus of God's covenant people and glory in the exodus Christ has wrought for us. Truly God the Father has "delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins" (Colossians 1:13-14). In this sermon from Ben, we behold the exodus of God's covenant people and glory in the exodus Christ has wrought for us. Truly God the Father has "delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins" (Colossians 1:13-14). https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-04/358/the-exodus-god-s-salvation-of-his-covenant-people Sun, 4 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Redemption Pictured and Remembered Redemption Pictured and Remembered https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-28/redemption-pictured-and-remembered In this sermon from Ben, we see through Israel's redemption from Egypt to the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed, and now we're to remember and proclaim him even as we "cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God" (2 Corinthians 7:1). In this sermon from Ben, we see through Israel's redemption from Egypt to the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed, and now we're to remember and proclaim him even as we "cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God" (2 Corinthians 7:1). https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-28/357/redemption-pictured-and-remembered Sun, 28 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Delighting in God as His Distinctive People Delighting in God as His Distinctive People https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/delighting-in-god-as-his-distinctive-people In this message from Ben, we seek to delight in God and all his ways as his distinctive people. What does it mean that God's made a distinction between His people and Egypt? How do we live humbly in that distinction, rejoicing in God's grace, loving our enemies, and praying against the wicked as modeled in Scripture? Come learn with us of God's glorious grace and how to live, and read and pray according to God's Word. In this message from Ben, we seek to delight in God and all his ways as his distinctive people. What does it mean that God's made a distinction between His people and Egypt? How do we live humbly in that distinction, rejoicing in God's grace, loving our enemies, and praying against the wicked as modeled in Scripture? Come learn with us of God's glorious grace and how to live, and read and pray according to God's Word. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/356/delighting-in-god-as-his-distinctive-people Sun, 21 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 War Against Pharaoh War Against Pharaoh https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/war-against-pharaoh In this sermon from Dave, we see the Lord's battle plan continue as he attacks Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt with the plagues. In this sermon from Dave, we see the Lord's battle plan continue as he attacks Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt with the plagues. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/360/war-against-pharaoh Sun, 14 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Lord of the Earth The Lord of the Earth https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/the-lord-of-the-earth In this sermon from David Townsend, we look at the righteous requirement of God for genuine worship, and we see Moses' courage to obey the Lord, rather than Pharaoh. In this sermon from David Townsend, we look at the righteous requirement of God for genuine worship, and we see Moses' courage to obey the Lord, rather than Pharaoh. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/355/the-lord-of-the-earth Sun, 7 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Beginning Blows Beginning Blows https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/beginning-blows In this sermon from Ben, we behold the glory of God in his first three judgments against Egypt and its gods. May the Lord Jesus lay low our idols and have the worship he alone deserves from us as we take refuge in him from his wrath to come. In this sermon from Ben, we behold the glory of God in his first three judgments against Egypt and its gods. May the Lord Jesus lay low our idols and have the worship he alone deserves from us as we take refuge in him from his wrath to come. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/354/beginning-blows Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 God Will Be Glorified God Will Be Glorified https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-23/god-will-be-glorified In this message from Ben, we behold God's commitment to his glory in the the Exodus account's prologue to the plagues and God's judgment on Egypt and its gods. In this message from Ben, we behold God's commitment to his glory in the the Exodus account's prologue to the plagues and God's judgment on Egypt and its gods. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-23/353/god-will-be-glorified Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Promise of Posterity The Promise of Posterity https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-16/the-promise-of-posterity In this continuation of our Exodus series, pastor David Townsend helps us to see the signposts of Exodus 6's genealogy. They remind us of God's promises, declare to us God's purposes, and reveal to us God's power. In this continuation of our Exodus series, pastor David Townsend helps us to see the signposts of Exodus 6's genealogy. They remind us of God's promises, declare to us God's purposes, and reveal to us God's power. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-16/352/the-promise-of-posterity Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Authority of Christ The Authority of Christ https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-09/the-authority-of-christ In this Easter 2023 sermon, pastor Eric preaches his final sermon as a pastor of Rivertown on the authority of the risen Lord Jesus. In this Easter 2023 sermon, pastor Eric preaches his final sermon as a pastor of Rivertown on the authority of the risen Lord Jesus. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-09/351/the-authority-of-christ Sun, 9 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0400 Crying Out to God in the Midst of Opposition Crying Out to God in the Midst of Opposition https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-03-26/crying-out-to-god-in-the-midst-of-opposition Do you trust God in the midst of opposition? Do you pour out your complaints to him? In this message from Ben, we look at Exodus 5 and to the example of Moses, who pours out his heart to God in the midst of believing him for the deliverance of his people. Do you trust God in the midst of opposition? Do you pour out your complaints to him? In this message from Ben, we look at Exodus 5 and to the example of Moses, who pours out his heart to God in the midst of believing him for the deliverance of his people. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-03-26/350/crying-out-to-god-in-the-midst-of-opposition Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Sovereign God Who Saves His Children The Sovereign God Who Saves His Children https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-03-19/the-sovereign-god-who-saves-his-children We so often need a shift in perspective - a re-orientation away from ourselves toward awe and gratitude over God's grace to us in Christ. In this message from Ben, we behold God working with sovereign grace and power to bring glory to his name and salvation to his children. We so often need a shift in perspective - a re-orientation away from ourselves toward awe and gratitude over God's grace to us in Christ. In this message from Ben, we behold God working with sovereign grace and power to bring glory to his name and salvation to his children. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-03-19/349/the-sovereign-god-who-saves-his-children Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400 The Precipice of Deliverance The Precipice of Deliverance https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-03-12/the-precipice-of-deliverance In this sermon from Eric, we rejoice in God's grace toward us as a Father in the midst of sovereignly and faithfully working his redemption. May he give you grace to respond to him in faith-filled obedience to all he's called you to. In this sermon from Eric, we rejoice in God's grace toward us as a Father in the midst of sovereignly and faithfully working his redemption. May he give you grace to respond to him in faith-filled obedience to all he's called you to. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-03-12/348/the-precipice-of-deliverance Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Our Holy and Compassionate God Our Holy and Compassionate God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-26/our-holy-and-compassionate-god In this message from Ben, we behold the God who is both holy and compassionate. How can he dwell in the midst of his people and not consume them? In this message from Ben, we behold the God who is both holy and compassionate. How can he dwell in the midst of his people and not consume them? https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-26/347/our-holy-and-compassionate-god Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 In the Hands of Providence In the Hands of Providence https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-19/in-the-hands-of-providence In this sermon from Pastor David, we glory in God's providential care for his people and are exhorted to look to Jesus as we treasure him above the fleeting pleasures of sin. In this sermon from Pastor David, we glory in God's providential care for his people and are exhorted to look to Jesus as we treasure him above the fleeting pleasures of sin. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-19/346/in-the-hands-of-providence Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Fear and Courage Fear and Courage https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-12/fear-and-courage In this message from Ben, we study the fear of God, and learning from the Hebrew midwives example, how fearing him gives us courage to stand for Christ and for his righteousness without the fear of man. In this message from Ben, we study the fear of God, and learning from the Hebrew midwives example, how fearing him gives us courage to stand for Christ and for his righteousness without the fear of man. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-12/345/fear-and-courage Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Preparing for Exodus (Behind a Frowning Providence) Preparing for Exodus (Behind a Frowning Providence) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-05/preparing-for-exodus-behind-a-frowning-providence In this sermon from Ben, we begin our study of Exodus beholding the surprising providence of God in Israel's enslavement in Egypt. How can we make sense of bitter providences? How can we sing in the night - trusting him in the midst of sorrows and longing? In this sermon from Ben, we begin our study of Exodus beholding the surprising providence of God in Israel's enslavement in Egypt. How can we make sense of bitter providences? How can we sing in the night - trusting him in the midst of sorrows and longing? https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-02-05/344/preparing-for-exodus-behind-a-frowning-providence Sun, 5 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Seek First Seek First https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-29/seek-first In the conclusion of our Seek First series, Pastor David points us to the words of Christ concerning the Father's care for us and calls us away from worry to trust God and seek him first. In the conclusion of our Seek First series, Pastor David points us to the words of Christ concerning the Father's care for us and calls us away from worry to trust God and seek him first. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-29/343/seek-first Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 When You Give When You Give https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-22/when-you-give Continuing in our study of Matthew 6, Pastor Dave LeBlanc walks us through Christ's commands for us to give generously out of love for God and in obedience to Christ, our greatest Treasure. Continuing in our study of Matthew 6, Pastor Dave LeBlanc walks us through Christ's commands for us to give generously out of love for God and in obedience to Christ, our greatest Treasure. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-22/342/when-you-give Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 When You Fast When You Fast https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-15/when-you-fast In this message from Ben, we look at the nature of Christian fasting as a gift from God to express grief, repentance, and longing for more of God and his kingdom. Join us as God teaches us to hunger for him and not live by bread alone. In this message from Ben, we look at the nature of Christian fasting as a gift from God to express grief, repentance, and longing for more of God and his kingdom. Join us as God teaches us to hunger for him and not live by bread alone. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-15/341/when-you-fast Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 When You Pray When You Pray https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-08/when-you-pray In this message, Ben continues our Seek First series in Matthew 6. In this text, the Lord Jesus warns us against the dangers of practicing prayer for others' applause and approval, and he invites us to pray to the God he reveals to us as Father. In this message, Ben continues our Seek First series in Matthew 6. In this text, the Lord Jesus warns us against the dangers of practicing prayer for others' applause and approval, and he invites us to pray to the God he reveals to us as Father. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-08/340/when-you-pray Sun, 8 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Practicing Righteousness for God Alone Practicing Righteousness for God Alone https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-01/practicing-righteousness-for-god-alone David begin our New Year's Series in Matthew 6 looking at Jesus's call to practice righteousness for God and not for the approval of man. David begin our New Year's Series in Matthew 6 looking at Jesus's call to practice righteousness for God and not for the approval of man. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2023-01-01/339/practicing-righteousness-for-god-alone Sun, 1 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500 Christ, Our Prince of Peace Christ, Our Prince of Peace https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-24/christ-our-prince-of-peace In this message, Eric closes our Given Son advent series with a Christmas Eve sermon on Him who is our Peace with God. The Lord Jesus spreads his reign of peace through the hearts of individuals as he reconciles them to God and of the increase of his peace there will be no end. In this message, Eric closes our Given Son advent series with a Christmas Eve sermon on Him who is our Peace with God. The Lord Jesus spreads his reign of peace through the hearts of individuals as he reconciles them to God and of the increase of his peace there will be no end. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-24/338/christ-our-prince-of-peace Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ, Our Everlasting Father Christ, Our Everlasting Father https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-18/christ-our-everlasting-father In this message from Ben, we behold Christ, who is not THE Father, but is as the Son of David our Everlasting Father. Come adore him with us. In this message from Ben, we behold Christ, who is not THE Father, but is as the Son of David our Everlasting Father. Come adore him with us. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-18/337/christ-our-everlasting-father Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ, Our Mighty God Christ, Our Mighty God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-11/christ-our-mighty-god In this message, pastor David Townsend continues our study of the names and titles of the Son given to us in helping us to behold Christ, the Mighty God. In this message, pastor David Townsend continues our study of the names and titles of the Son given to us in helping us to behold Christ, the Mighty God. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-11/336/christ-our-mighty-god Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ, Our Wonderful Counselor Christ, Our Wonderful Counselor https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-04/christ-our-wonderful-counselor The Lord Jesus is named, from all eternity, our Wonderful Counselor. He is the wisdom of God incarnate, given to us. Come, let us adore him and heed his counsels to us. The Lord Jesus is named, from all eternity, our Wonderful Counselor. He is the wisdom of God incarnate, given to us. Come, let us adore him and heed his counsels to us. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-12-04/335/christ-our-wonderful-counselor Sun, 4 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Government of the Son of David The Government of the Son of David https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-27/the-government-of-the-son-of-david In this message from Ben, we kick off our study of Isaiah 9:6-7 by studying God's promise of the Son of David and the nature of the coming King and His Kingdom. In spite of Israel's disobedience, God remained true to his promises and sent his own Son to fulfill the requirements of the Law and God's covenant with David. Come, let us adore and submit to him! In this message from Ben, we kick off our study of Isaiah 9:6-7 by studying God's promise of the Son of David and the nature of the coming King and His Kingdom. In spite of Israel's disobedience, God remained true to his promises and sent his own Son to fulfill the requirements of the Law and God's covenant with David. Come, let us adore and submit to him! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-27/334/the-government-of-the-son-of-david Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Living In Christ Living In Christ https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-20/living-in-christ In this Thanksgiving week message, Ben preaches from Colossians 3 on our life in Christ. Join us in beholding our new reality, cultivating a new mindset, and pursuing a new lifestyle by the power of God's Holy Spirit. In this Thanksgiving week message, Ben preaches from Colossians 3 on our life in Christ. Join us in beholding our new reality, cultivating a new mindset, and pursuing a new lifestyle by the power of God's Holy Spirit. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-20/333/living-in-christ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Know and Remember Know and Remember https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-13/know-and-remember In this conclusion to our study of 2 Peter from Eric, we behold the exhortation from the apostle Peter to know and remember Christ Jesus, the necessity of holiness and fruitfulness, and to beware of the allure of false teachers. In this conclusion to our study of 2 Peter from Eric, we behold the exhortation from the apostle Peter to know and remember Christ Jesus, the necessity of holiness and fruitfulness, and to beware of the allure of false teachers. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-13/332/know-and-remember Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500 REMEMBER: Living in Light of Christ's Coming REMEMBER: Living in Light of Christ's Coming https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-06/remember-living-in-light-of-christs-coming In this message, we look at the vital task of remembering what God has promised concerning the Day of the Lord and living in these days as we wait on him. In this message, we look at the vital task of remembering what God has promised concerning the Day of the Lord and living in these days as we wait on him. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-11-06/331/remember-living-in-light-of-christs-coming Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Colorful Indictment of Blasphemous Teachers A Colorful Indictment of Blasphemous Teachers https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-30/a-colorful-indictment-of-blasphemous-teachers In this message, Ben wraps up our study of false teachers from 2 Peter 2. We hear in Peter's indictments against the teachers of his day a warning for us against many false teachers and false gospels in the world today. We must not, like so many, pick and choose what parts of God's Word we'll submit to. We refuse to tamper with or twist the Scriptures according to our feelings or desires. We must yield to Christ and hold fast to his truth as he's revealed himself in all the Scriptures. In this message, Ben wraps up our study of false teachers from 2 Peter 2. We hear in Peter's indictments against the teachers of his day a warning for us against many false teachers and false gospels in the world today. We must not, like so many, pick and choose what parts of God's Word we'll submit to. We refuse to tamper with or twist the Scriptures according to our feelings or desires. We must yield to Christ and hold fast to his truth as he's revealed himself in all the Scriptures. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-30/330/a-colorful-indictment-of-blasphemous-teachers Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Portrait of False Teachers and Divine Judgment A Portrait of False Teachers and Divine Judgment https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-23/a-portrait-of-false-teachers-and-divine-judgment In this message, Ben continues our study of 2 Peter as we examine Peter's warning concerning false teachers and the judgment to come on them and those who go after them. The Lord knows how to keep them under judgment and how to rescue all those who have taken refuge in Christ! In this message, Ben continues our study of 2 Peter as we examine Peter's warning concerning false teachers and the judgment to come on them and those who go after them. The Lord knows how to keep them under judgment and how to rescue all those who have taken refuge in Christ! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-23/329/a-portrait-of-false-teachers-and-divine-judgment Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The House of the Risen Son The House of the Risen Son https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-16/the-house-of-the-risen-son In this message from Hebrews 3, Pastor David exalts Christ as head over his house, and exhorts us to live faithfully under his headship, rejoicing in him and living under his authority, being diligent to belong to one another and exhort each other everyday as fellow members of the household of God. In this message from Hebrews 3, Pastor David exalts Christ as head over his house, and exhorts us to live faithfully under his headship, rejoicing in him and living under his authority, being diligent to belong to one another and exhort each other everyday as fellow members of the household of God. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-16/328/the-house-of-the-risen-son Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 A Stark Reminder and A Sure Foundation A Stark Reminder and A Sure Foundation https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-09/a-stark-reminder-and-a-sure-foundation In this message from Pastor Eric, we behold the importance of remembrance and the glory of God's revelation to us in his Holy Word. May we do well in paying attention to God's Word, constantly stirred up to remember Christ as he leads us into his glory and kingdom! In this message from Pastor Eric, we behold the importance of remembrance and the glory of God's revelation to us in his Holy Word. May we do well in paying attention to God's Word, constantly stirred up to remember Christ as he leads us into his glory and kingdom! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-09/327/a-stark-reminder-and-a-sure-foundation Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Called to Glory and Virtue Called to Glory and Virtue https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/called-to-glory-and-virtue In this message, pastoral resident Dave LeBlanc exhorts us to make every effort in godly living from 2 Peter 1. May the Lord bless you and there be supplied to you a rich entrance into his kingdom as you press on to know and be like him! In this message, pastoral resident Dave LeBlanc exhorts us to make every effort in godly living from 2 Peter 1. May the Lord bless you and there be supplied to you a rich entrance into his kingdom as you press on to know and be like him! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/326/called-to-glory-and-virtue Sun, 2 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Excellency of Christ and the Bounty of Knowing Him The Excellency of Christ and the Bounty of Knowing Him https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-09-25/the-excellency-of-christ-and-the-bounty-of-knowing-him In this message, Ben begins our series in 2 Peter. Do you ever feel like a second-rate Christian? Like you have less grace than others you admire? Come behold with us the excellency of Christ, the bounty of knowing him, and the pathway to his likeness. In this message, Ben begins our series in 2 Peter. Do you ever feel like a second-rate Christian? Like you have less grace than others you admire? Come behold with us the excellency of Christ, the bounty of knowing him, and the pathway to his likeness. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-09-25/325/the-excellency-of-christ-and-the-bounty-of-knowing-him Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Perseverance and Peace Perseverance and Peace https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-09-18/perseverance-and-peace In this conclusion of our series in 2 Thessalonians, David calls us to persevering in doing good and to the peace of God, who makes his peace available to all his people at all times in every way. In this conclusion of our series in 2 Thessalonians, David calls us to persevering in doing good and to the peace of God, who makes his peace available to all his people at all times in every way. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-09-18/324/perseverance-and-peace Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Necessity of Work The Necessity of Work https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-09-11/the-necessity-of-work In this message, Eric unpacks a theology of work and helps us to see God's commendation of work and commandment to work for the glory of Christ in 2 Thessalonians 3. In this message, Eric unpacks a theology of work and helps us to see God's commendation of work and commandment to work for the glory of Christ in 2 Thessalonians 3. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-09-11/323/the-necessity-of-work Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Prayer for Steadfastness and Gospel Advance Prayer for Steadfastness and Gospel Advance https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-28/prayer-for-steadfastness-and-gospel-advance In this message, Ben begins our study of 2 Thessalonians 3. In this text, God graciously calls us to have a greater burden for the lost, a greater faith in the gospel, and greater resolve to be steadfast in prayer. May God make us the house of prayer he's called us to be! In this message, Ben begins our study of 2 Thessalonians 3. In this text, God graciously calls us to have a greater burden for the lost, a greater faith in the gospel, and greater resolve to be steadfast in prayer. May God make us the house of prayer he's called us to be! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-28/322/prayer-for-steadfastness-and-gospel-advance Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Blood Covenant of God The Blood Covenant of God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-21/the-blood-covenant-of-god Special guest preacher Al Whittinghill takes us into the heart of God and the heart of what he's done for us in Christ Jesus in this message on the Blood Covenant. May the Lord bless his Word to you and open your eyes to understand his ways and his covenant love! Special guest preacher Al Whittinghill takes us into the heart of God and the heart of what he's done for us in Christ Jesus in this message on the Blood Covenant. May the Lord bless his Word to you and open your eyes to understand his ways and his covenant love! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-21/321/the-blood-covenant-of-god Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Standing Firm with Good Hope Through Grace Standing Firm with Good Hope Through Grace https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-14/standing-firm-with-good-hope-through-grace Ben continues our study of 2 Thessalonians. This week, we see that because our hope in Christ is sure, we must stand firm in God’s grace and in his Word on the road of sanctification. Ben continues our study of 2 Thessalonians. This week, we see that because our hope in Christ is sure, we must stand firm in God’s grace and in his Word on the road of sanctification. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-14/320/standing-firm-with-good-hope-through-grace Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Signs of His Coming and Faithfully Enduring to the End Signs of His Coming and Faithfully Enduring to the End https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-07/signs-of-his-coming-and-faithfully-enduring-to-the-end In this message, Ben takes us through the first portion of 2 Thessalonians 2. We must know and love the truth and live faithfully as we wait for the coming and certain victory of Christ. In this message, Ben takes us through the first portion of 2 Thessalonians 2. We must know and love the truth and live faithfully as we wait for the coming and certain victory of Christ. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-08-07/319/signs-of-his-coming-and-faithfully-enduring-to-the-end Sun, 7 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Grace-Laden Resolve Grace-Laden Resolve https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-31/grace-laden-resolve Ben continues our study of 2 Thessalonians. Come glory in God's grace with us, and consider afresh our duty in seeking and obeying him. Ben continues our study of 2 Thessalonians. Come glory in God's grace with us, and consider afresh our duty in seeking and obeying him. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-31/318/grace-laden-resolve Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 The Return of the King The Return of the King https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-24/the-return-of-the-king In this conclusion of our Christ is King series, pastor David Townsend takes us to 2 Thessalonians 1 to behold the return of the King. In this conclusion of our Christ is King series, pastor David Townsend takes us to 2 Thessalonians 1 to behold the return of the King. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-24/317/the-return-of-the-king Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over All Peoples Christ is King Over All Peoples https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-17/christ-is-king-over-all-peoples The Lord Jesus Reigns over All the Earth! Let's ascribe to him the glory due his name, sing of his salvation, and proclaim him and his gospel from day to day. The Lord Jesus Reigns over All the Earth! Let's ascribe to him the glory due his name, sing of his salvation, and proclaim him and his gospel from day to day. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-17/316/christ-is-king-over-all-peoples Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Magistrate Christ is King Over the Magistrate https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-10/christ-is-king-over-the-magistrate Christ is Lord over all governments and politics, and that has great implications for the governments of the world and for its citizens. Christ is Lord over all governments and politics, and that has great implications for the governments of the world and for its citizens. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-10/315/christ-is-king-over-the-magistrate Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Culture Christ is King Over Culture https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-03/christ-is-king-over-culture Every person and every society has a culture, and Christ is king over all of them. Every person and every society has a culture, and Christ is king over all of them. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-07-03/314/christ-is-king-over-culture Sun, 3 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Church's Conquering Christ is King Over the Church's Conquering https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-26/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-conquering Because we have a conquering Lord, we are a conquering church. We overcome, because Christ has overcome. Because we have a conquering Lord, we are a conquering church. We overcome, because Christ has overcome. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-26/313/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-conquering Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Church's Service Christ is King Over the Church's Service https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-19/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-service The Church is called to present all of life as an act of worship and service to the Lord. Join us for this study of Christ being Lord over the service of his people. The Church is called to present all of life as an act of worship and service to the Lord. Join us for this study of Christ being Lord over the service of his people. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-19/312/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-service Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 How Jesus Sees His Church How Jesus Sees His Church https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-12/how-jesus-sees-his-church Guest preacher David Pinckney from Ephesians 1 on how Christ Sees His Church Guest preacher David Pinckney from Ephesians 1 on how Christ Sees His Church https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-12/311/how-jesus-sees-his-church Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Church's Prayer Christ is King Over the Church's Prayer https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-05/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-prayer The Lord Jesus taught us that we ought always to pray and not lose heart. Jump into Luke 18 with us as we look at his call to passionate, persistent, persevering prayer. The Lord Jesus taught us that we ought always to pray and not lose heart. Jump into Luke 18 with us as we look at his call to passionate, persistent, persevering prayer. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-06-05/310/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-prayer Sun, 5 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Church's Fellowship Christ is King Over the Church's Fellowship https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-29/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-fellowship Join us for this message from Pastor Ben as we pray that our church's fellowship would be effective for a deeper understand of Christ and all that is in us for his sake. Join us for this message from Pastor Ben as we pray that our church's fellowship would be effective for a deeper understand of Christ and all that is in us for his sake. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-29/309/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-fellowship Sun, 29 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Church's Witness Christ is King Over the Church's Witness https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-22/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-witness Christ is King over our collective and individual witness as the people of God. We are called to proclaim Christ as King, the peace with God that is found through faith in him alone, and follow him as the Lord of the harvest. Christ is King over our collective and individual witness as the people of God. We are called to proclaim Christ as King, the peace with God that is found through faith in him alone, and follow him as the Lord of the harvest. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-22/308/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-witness Sun, 22 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over the Church's Worship Christ is King Over the Church's Worship https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-15/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-worship The Father is seeking true worshipers. What does it mean to offer him acceptable worship that pleases him? Join us as we behold the holy God who is worthy of our worship and discover what it means to live your life coram deo - "before the face of God". The Father is seeking true worshipers. What does it mean to offer him acceptable worship that pleases him? Join us as we behold the holy God who is worthy of our worship and discover what it means to live your life coram deo - "before the face of God". https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-15/307/christ-is-king-over-the-churchs-worship Sun, 15 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Our Children (Discipline) Christ is King Over Our Children (Discipline) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-08/christ-is-king-over-our-children-discipline The Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and he calls parents to do the same for their children. Join us as we continue to behold the Lordship of Christ in all of life, conforming our lives and our wills to his own. The Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and he calls parents to do the same for their children. Join us as we continue to behold the Lordship of Christ in all of life, conforming our lives and our wills to his own. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-08/306/christ-is-king-over-our-children-discipline Sun, 8 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Our Children (Instruction) Christ is King Over Our Children (Instruction) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-01/christ-is-king-over-our-children-instruction In this message, Pastor David Townsend takes us to God's Word to behold Jesus's lordship over our parenting and the instruction of our children. In this message, Pastor David Townsend takes us to God's Word to behold Jesus's lordship over our parenting and the instruction of our children. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-05-01/305/christ-is-king-over-our-children-instruction Sun, 1 May 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Church Planting Christ is King Over Church Planting https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-04-24/christ-is-king-over-church-planting On Church Planting Sunday 2022, we look at God's design and blessing for the faithful multiplication of disciples and churches, and how we can play our role in church planting through everyday faithfulness as disciples of Christ. On Church Planting Sunday 2022, we look at God's design and blessing for the faithful multiplication of disciples and churches, and how we can play our role in church planting through everyday faithfulness as disciples of Christ. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-04-24/304/christ-is-king-over-church-planting Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Death (Easter 2022) Christ is King Over Death (Easter 2022) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-04-17/christ-is-king-over-death-easter-2022 In this Easter 2022 sermon, we examine and delight in the signs and sayings of the Resurrected Christ in John 20. In this Easter 2022 sermon, we examine and delight in the signs and sayings of the Resurrected Christ in John 20. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-04-17/303/christ-is-king-over-death-easter-2022 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Wives Christ is King Over Wives https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-04-10/christ-is-king-over-wives Marriage is meant to image the covenant relationship between Christ and his Church, and wives are to magnify Christ as they respect and submit to their own husbands and do the good God has called them to for their families. Marriage is meant to image the covenant relationship between Christ and his Church, and wives are to magnify Christ as they respect and submit to their own husbands and do the good God has called them to for their families. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-04-10/301/christ-is-king-over-wives Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Husbands Christ is King Over Husbands https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-27/christ-is-king-over-husbands Marriage is meant to image the covenant relationship between Christ and his Church, and God's design is for husbands to put Christ on display as they lead and love their wives. Marriage is meant to image the covenant relationship between Christ and his Church, and God's design is for husbands to put Christ on display as they lead and love their wives. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-27/299/christ-is-king-over-husbands Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Marriage Christ is King Over Marriage https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-20/christ-is-king-over-marriage Christ is King over the covenant of marriage. In this message from Pastor David Townsend from Matthew 19, we look at God's design for marriage and its covenantal nature. Christ is King over the covenant of marriage. In this message from Pastor David Townsend from Matthew 19, we look at God's design for marriage and its covenantal nature. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-20/298/christ-is-king-over-marriage Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0400 Christ is King Over Our Mission Christ is King Over Our Mission https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-13/christ-is-king-over-our-mission In this message from Pastor Eric James, we look at God's dominion mandate and our privilege and responsibility to spread the rule of Christ and to magnify him in all of life.. In this message from Pastor Eric James, we look at God's dominion mandate and our privilege and responsibility to spread the rule of Christ and to magnify him in all of life.. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-13/297/christ-is-king-over-our-mission Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ is King Over Our Money (Living as Faithful Stewards) Christ is King Over Our Money (Living as Faithful Stewards) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-06/christ-is-king-over-our-money-living-as-faithful-stewards All we have belongs to God, and we cannot serve God and Money. Dive into Luke 16:10-13 with us as we look at our Lord's teaching concerning faithful stewardship. All we have belongs to God, and we cannot serve God and Money. Dive into Luke 16:10-13 with us as we look at our Lord's teaching concerning faithful stewardship. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-03-06/296/christ-is-king-over-our-money-living-as-faithful-stewards Sun, 6 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ is King Over Our Moments (Living at the Ready) Christ is King Over Our Moments (Living at the Ready) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-27/christ-is-king-over-our-moments-living-at-the-ready Pastor David Townsend on Christ being King over our time and living at the ready, all of our time lived for the glory of Christ in light of his return. Pastor David Townsend on Christ being King over our time and living at the ready, all of our time lived for the glory of Christ in light of his return. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-27/295/christ-is-king-over-our-moments-living-at-the-ready Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ is King Over Our Members (All of Us, All for Him) Christ is King Over Our Members (All of Us, All for Him) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/christ-is-king-over-our-members-all-of-us-all-for-him Join us as we glean from Romans 6 how to overcome sin and live in Christ's victory for us, present all we are, all for him. Join us as we glean from Romans 6 how to overcome sin and live in Christ's victory for us, present all we are, all for him. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/294/christ-is-king-over-our-members-all-of-us-all-for-him Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Christ is King (The Preeminence of Christ) Christ is King (The Preeminence of Christ) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/christ-is-king-the-preeminence-of-christ In this message, Ben begins our Christ is King series from Colossians 1. Glory with us in the preeminence of Christ in all of life! In this message, Ben begins our Christ is King series from Colossians 1. Glory with us in the preeminence of Christ in all of life! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/293/christ-is-king-the-preeminence-of-christ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Proclaiming His Death Until He Comes - Introducing the Weekly Table Proclaiming His Death Until He Comes - Introducing the Weekly Table https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/proclaiming-his-death-until-he-comes-introducing-the-weekly-table In our second installment in our mini series on the Ordinances, pastor Eric James lays out the history of the Table in the Passover, the Institution of the Table at the Last Supper, and he introduces our new practice of weekly proclaiming Christ's death until he comes. In our second installment in our mini series on the Ordinances, pastor Eric James lays out the history of the Table in the Passover, the Institution of the Table at the Last Supper, and he introduces our new practice of weekly proclaiming Christ's death until he comes. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/292/proclaiming-his-death-until-he-comes-introducing-the-weekly-table Sun, 6 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0500 A Concise Theology of Baptism A Concise Theology of Baptism https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/a-concise-theology-of-baptism What is baptism, and what is it meant to be and to signify? What is baptism, and what is it meant to be and to signify? https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/291/a-concise-theology-of-baptism Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Parable of the 10 Minas Parable of the 10 Minas https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-23/parable-of-the-10-minas The King is returning. How are you stewarding what he's entrusted to you? The King is returning. How are you stewarding what he's entrusted to you? https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-23/290/parable-of-the-10-minas Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Jesus Christ, the End of the Law Jesus Christ, the End of the Law https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-16/jesus-christ-the-end-of-the-law https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-16/289/jesus-christ-the-end-of-the-law Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Salt and Light Salt and Light https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-09/salt-and-light https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-09/288/salt-and-light Sun, 9 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 The Beatitudes: Supreme and True Blessedness The Beatitudes: Supreme and True Blessedness https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-02/the-beatitudes-supreme-and-true-blessedness https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-02/287/the-beatitudes-supreme-and-true-blessedness Sun, 2 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0500 Waiting on God for Breakthrough Waiting on God for Breakthrough https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-26/waiting-on-god-for-breakthrough Are you in a season of waiting on God? This message is for you. Due to a technical issue, this message picks up after the first 5 minutes or so. Ben's sermon notes have been included on the website so you have the sermon in its entirety. Are you in a season of waiting on God? This message is for you. Due to a technical issue, this message picks up after the first 5 minutes or so. Ben's sermon notes have been included on the website so you have the sermon in its entirety. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-26/286/waiting-on-god-for-breakthrough Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Jesus of Nazareth, From Bethlehem Jesus of Nazareth, From Bethlehem https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-24/jesus-of-nazareth-from-bethlehem https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-24/285/jesus-of-nazareth-from-bethlehem Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Hope Delayed, But Not Lost Hope Delayed, But Not Lost https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-19/hope-delayed-but-not-lost https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-19/284/hope-delayed-but-not-lost Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 A Worshipful Response A Worshipful Response https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/a-worshipful-response https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/283/a-worshipful-response Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Sign of Immanuel The Sign of Immanuel https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/the-sign-of-immanuel Sermon from pastor Eric James on the Sign of Immanuel - the Son of David, God with Us. Sermon from pastor Eric James on the Sign of Immanuel - the Son of David, God with Us. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/282/the-sign-of-immanuel Sun, 5 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Promised Christ, Our Savior The Promised Christ, Our Savior https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/the-promised-christ-our-savior The Lord Jesus is long awaited Son of Abraham and Son of David. He secures for His people the blessing of Abraham and is the King of all Kings, come to save us away from our sins. The Lord Jesus is long awaited Son of Abraham and Son of David. He secures for His people the blessing of Abraham and is the King of all Kings, come to save us away from our sins. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/281/the-promised-christ-our-savior Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Church in the Light The Church in the Light https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-21/the-church-in-the-light https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-21/280/the-church-in-the-light Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Living with Christ Before the Day of the Lord Living with Christ Before the Day of the Lord https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/living-with-christ-before-the-day-of-the-lord Paul exhorts the Thessalonian church on living as children of the light and children of the day before the coming judgment of God. Paul exhorts the Thessalonian church on living as children of the light and children of the day before the coming judgment of God. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/279/living-with-christ-before-the-day-of-the-lord Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Coming of Christ and the Resurrection The Coming of Christ and the Resurrection https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/the-coming-of-christ-and-the-resurrection https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/278/the-coming-of-christ-and-the-resurrection Sun, 7 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0400 How You Ought to Walk and Please God How You Ought to Walk and Please God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/how-you-ought-to-walk-and-please-god This is God's will for us in Christ Jesus: to be sanctified in Him more and more, walking in a way that is pleasing to God. This is God's will for us in Christ Jesus: to be sanctified in Him more and more, walking in a way that is pleasing to God. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/277/how-you-ought-to-walk-and-please-god Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Love Abounding to Holiness Love Abounding to Holiness https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/love-abounding-to-holiness Paul’s expressions of love and care in the midst of much affliction are demonstrations of a gracious gift from God He wants to give all of His people as we prepare for the day of Christ. Paul’s expressions of love and care in the midst of much affliction are demonstrations of a gracious gift from God He wants to give all of His people as we prepare for the day of Christ. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/276/love-abounding-to-holiness Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Character of Consecrated Service The Character of Consecrated Service https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-17/the-character-of-consecrated-service In this sermon, pastoral resident Dave LeBlanc leads us to examine and imitate Paul's character and example as he ministered among the Thessalonians. In this sermon, pastoral resident Dave LeBlanc leads us to examine and imitate Paul's character and example as he ministered among the Thessalonians. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-17/275/the-character-of-consecrated-service Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Gospel in Power The Gospel in Power https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/the-gospel-in-power Dive into 1 Thessalonians 1 with us and get a fresh vision for what God in His grace can do when He comes in power to rescue his people from among the hardest places! Dive into 1 Thessalonians 1 with us and get a fresh vision for what God in His grace can do when He comes in power to rescue his people from among the hardest places! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/274/the-gospel-in-power Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Loving God by Loving People Loving God by Loving People https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/loving-god-by-loving-people Guest preacher Ben Presten concludes our First Love series with a strong word on loving the Lord our God through a true love of one another. Guest preacher Ben Presten concludes our First Love series with a strong word on loving the Lord our God through a true love of one another. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/273/loving-god-by-loving-people Sun, 3 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Cost of a Cold Heart The Cost of a Cold Heart https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-26/the-cost-of-a-cold-heart This message is a pastoral warning against neglecting our salvation and tolerating sin or neglect in our lives, lest God give us over to the things we give our hearts to instead of Him. This message is a pastoral warning against neglecting our salvation and tolerating sin or neglect in our lives, lest God give us over to the things we give our hearts to instead of Him. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-26/272/the-cost-of-a-cold-heart Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Duty and Resolve Duty and Resolve https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-19/duty-and-resolve The Lord Jesus knows the works of His people. He calls us to repent of what's lacking, and to resolve to obey Him in love. The Lord Jesus knows the works of His people. He calls us to repent of what's lacking, and to resolve to obey Him in love. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-19/271/duty-and-resolve Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Intimacy with God Intimacy with God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/intimacy-with-god Our worship at the feet of Jesus is the one thing necessary - and everything distracts us from it. And yet, time alone with him in his Word and in prayer is the primary means by which we grow in knowing Him. Learn to live your life in His presence. Our worship at the feet of Jesus is the one thing necessary - and everything distracts us from it. And yet, time alone with him in his Word and in prayer is the primary means by which we grow in knowing Him. Learn to live your life in His presence. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/270/intimacy-with-god Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Remember and Return to Your First Love Remember and Return to Your First Love https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/remember-and-return-to-your-first-love Have you become too busy for Jesus? Too distracted to seek Him? Join us for this intro sermon to our First Love series, where God is calling us to return to Him, not just with our time, but with our hearts. Have you become too busy for Jesus? Too distracted to seek Him? Join us for this intro sermon to our First Love series, where God is calling us to return to Him, not just with our time, but with our hearts. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/269/remember-and-return-to-your-first-love Sun, 5 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0400 God Has Visited Us. Press On! God Has Visited Us. Press On! https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/god-has-visited-us-press-on Christ brought us out of our sin to bring us into his rest. How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Christ brought us out of our sin to bring us into his rest. How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/268/god-has-visited-us-press-on Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Place of God and Forgiveness The Place of God and Forgiveness https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/the-place-of-god-and-forgiveness https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/267/the-place-of-god-and-forgiveness Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Jacob Dies In Faith Jacob Dies In Faith https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/jacob-dies-in-faith https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/266/jacob-dies-in-faith Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Patriarch and the Parent - Jacob's Blessings The Patriarch and the Parent - Jacob's Blessings https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/the-patriarch-and-the-parent-jacobs-blessings https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/265/the-patriarch-and-the-parent-jacobs-blessings Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Jacob Finishes Well Jacob Finishes Well https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/jacob-finishes-well https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/264/jacob-finishes-well Sun, 1 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Following in Faith Following in Faith https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/following-in-faith https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/263/following-in-faith Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Forgiving and Restorative Grace Forgiving and Restorative Grace https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-18/forgiving-and-restorative-grace Genesis 45: Joseph Forgives His Brothers. Receiving and Giving God's Grace to Us in Christ. Genesis 45: Joseph Forgives His Brothers. Receiving and Giving God's Grace to Us in Christ. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-18/262/forgiving-and-restorative-grace Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Sin and Guilt: Purged and Taken Away Sin and Guilt: Purged and Taken Away https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/sin-and-guilt-purged-and-taken-away Genesis 42-44: God uses Joseph to test his brothers, uncovering their guilt, so that ultimately he could cover it. Genesis 42-44: God uses Joseph to test his brothers, uncovering their guilt, so that ultimately he could cover it. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/260/sin-and-guilt-purged-and-taken-away Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Suffering and Exaltation, At the Proper Time Suffering and Exaltation, At the Proper Time https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/suffering-and-exaltation-at-the-proper-time In a moment, Joseph goes from the deepest pit to ruling over Egypt. God was at work in his suffering, and he's at work in yours. In a moment, Joseph goes from the deepest pit to ruling over Egypt. God was at work in his suffering, and he's at work in yours. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/259/suffering-and-exaltation-at-the-proper-time Sun, 4 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Joseph, the Messenger of God’s Revelation Joseph, the Messenger of God’s Revelation https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/joseph-the-messenger-of-god-s-revelation https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/255/joseph-the-messenger-of-god-s-revelation Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Internal Temptation and External Trial Internal Temptation and External Trial https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/internal-temptation-and-external-trial https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/254/internal-temptation-and-external-trial Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Shocking Redemption and Perfect Patience (Judah and Tamar) Shocking Redemption and Perfect Patience (Judah and Tamar) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-13/shocking-redemption-and-perfect-patience-judah-and-tamar https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-13/257/shocking-redemption-and-perfect-patience-judah-and-tamar Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Providence, Jealousy, Christ, and Us (Joseph Betrayed by His Brothers)) Providence, Jealousy, Christ, and Us (Joseph Betrayed by His Brothers)) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/providence-jealousy-christ-and-us-joseph-betrayed-by-his-brothers https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/256/providence-jealousy-christ-and-us-joseph-betrayed-by-his-brothers Sun, 6 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Promise That Holds Us in the Waiting (Corey's Commissioning Sermon) The Promise That Holds Us in the Waiting (Corey's Commissioning Sermon) https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-30/the-promise-that-holds-us-in-the-waiting-coreys-commissioning-sermon https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-30/253/the-promise-that-holds-us-in-the-waiting-coreys-commissioning-sermon Sun, 30 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Necessity of Proactive Obedience The Necessity of Proactive Obedience https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-16/the-necessity-of-proactive-obedience Please bear with the technical difficulties on this week's audio and listen to this great exegesis of a dark passage. Pastor Eric leads us to delight in God's Word and a call to whole-hearted, proactive obedience from the unlikeliest of passages. Listen, and be blessed. Please bear with the technical difficulties on this week's audio and listen to this great exegesis of a dark passage. Pastor Eric leads us to delight in God's Word and a call to whole-hearted, proactive obedience from the unlikeliest of passages. Listen, and be blessed. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-16/252/the-necessity-of-proactive-obedience Sun, 16 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Grace and Reconciliation Grace and Reconciliation https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-09/grace-and-reconciliation https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-09/251/grace-and-reconciliation Sun, 9 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Wrestled and Emptied Wrestled and Emptied https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/wrestled-and-emptied "Oh God who makes the mountains melt come wrestle us and win". In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles with great fear, and then he wrestles with a great God. Join us as we look at God's purpose in wrestling Jacob as discover how he's after the same purpose in us. "Oh God who makes the mountains melt come wrestle us and win". In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles with great fear, and then he wrestles with a great God. Join us as we look at God's purpose in wrestling Jacob as discover how he's after the same purpose in us. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/250/wrestled-and-emptied Sun, 2 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Fear of Isaac The Fear of Isaac https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/the-fear-of-isaac https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/249/the-fear-of-isaac Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Relentless Redemptive Grace of Our Promise-Keeping God The Relentless Redemptive Grace of Our Promise-Keeping God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/the-relentless-redemptive-grace-of-our-promise-keeping-god https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/261/the-relentless-redemptive-grace-of-our-promise-keeping-god Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Letting God be God Letting God be God https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/letting-god-be-god In his discipline, in our stories, in all of life, God is God. And God is good. We know he's sovereign over all things. But am I letting him be sovereign over my things? Join us as we dive into Genesis 29 and looking into functionally surrendering to God and trusting him in all of life. In his discipline, in our stories, in all of life, God is God. And God is good. We know he's sovereign over all things. But am I letting him be sovereign over my things? Join us as we dive into Genesis 29 and looking into functionally surrendering to God and trusting him in all of life. https://www.rivertownchurch.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/247/letting-god-be-god Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400