River Rock Church Podcasts

10m0307 The Communion Experience

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:30:26 +0000

10m0228 When you feel like Giving Up or Giving In

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:16:00 +0000

10m0221 When you need an Attitude Adjustment

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:36:00 +0000

Focuses on our Christ-like attitudes

10m0214 The Ultimate Love Triangle

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:41:00 +0000

Paul says at the end of 1 Cor.13 these three remain Faith hope and love. Discover how are they connected in the Christ follower’s life.

10m0207 When Conflict Comes Crashing In

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:52:00 +0000

We see how Paul instructed the church in Phillipi to handle conflict. A message about unity, integrity and teamwork (on Superbowl Sunday)

10m0131 When Life gets stuck on Pause

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:11:00 +0000

be encouraged to see the benefits and blessings of being faithful while you are waiting

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10m0124 When Life gets Difficult

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Inspire and encourage you to keep the proper perspective when crushing problems and selfish critics try to rob you of your joy in the Lord

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10m0117 When your Relationships get Messy

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:55:00 +0000

Will help you remember what to do and how to pray when your relationships get messy

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10m0103 You Need Realistic Expectations

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:07:00 +0000

9m1227 Memories and Motivation for the New Year

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:17:00 +0000

10 memories and motivations for a New Year from Acts Chapter 16.

9m1220 Jesus is our Prince of Peace

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:47:36 +0000

(Part 4 of the “Unwrap His Presence” series from Isaiah 9)

9m1213 Jesus is our Everlasting Father

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:04:00 +0000

(Part 3 of the “Unwrap His Presence” series from Isaiah 9)

9m1206 Jesus is our Mighty God

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:56:00 +0000

More than just a meek and lowly infant in a manger, Jesus was, is and is coming back because He is our Mighty God. (Part 2 of the “Unwrap His Presence” series from Isaiah 9)

9m1129 Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:21:00 +0000

Jesus is full of wisdom and knowledge, He is able to analyze your heart and offer the solution to all your problems because He is the Wonderful Counselor (Part 1 of the “Unwrap His Presence”series from Isaiah 9)

9m1122 Thankful for God's Givings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:21:00 +0000

Ten great reasons to be “Thankful for God’s Givings” and then there was an opportunity for others to briefly share more reasons they are thankful.

9m1115 Worship Jesus

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:11:00 +0000

How to Worship Jesus - from Revelation chapter 5

9m1108 The Church in Action

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:45:00 +0000

Some encouragements to be the Peacemaking Church in Action.

9m1101 Awesome Dynamic Forgiveness

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:24:00 +0000

Forgiveness helps us to make peace with the past and move forward in life. Be encouraged to be quick to seek forgiveness and to forgive others.

9m1025 Discipline in Discipleship

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:21:00 +0000

Jesus knew that there would be occasional conflict among the people who share life together in His church so he has given us a place for expressing our concern and for loving discipline in the church so together we will be encouraged to live as He intended.

9m1018 Learning to Listen to Criticism

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:29:00 +0000

Being a Peacemaker means that we all need to learn to deal with criticism and here we encourage you to find encouragement in the midst of the ciriticism

9m1011 I will not remain silent

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Sometimes we hold our tongue to avoid conflict but often the solution comes from speaking with wisdom, thought, truth and love. There is a time to speak out, a time to not be silent. Be encouraged to talk through conflict for the good of all those involved.

9m1004 Make a U-Turn Towards Peace

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:31:00 +0000

9m0927 Reunite for Peace

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:31:00 +0000

Church unity honors and draws people to Jesus Christ. Learn five commitments needed to cultivate, maintain and demonstrate unity. Part 2 of our series based on the Bible and the Peacemaker book by Ken Sande.

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9m0920 Perfect Peace

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:55:00 +0000

Perfect peace comes from true life in Jesus Christ. Learn five characteristics of real PEACE and how conflict can lead to opportunities for peacemaking. Part 1 of our series based on the Bible and the Peacemaker book by Ken Sande.

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9m0913 Get your fight back!

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:14:00 +0000

It seems like many people get tired and worn out or even so beat down that they lose their will to fight. Paul told Timothy to Fight the Good Fight of Faith and gave him some of his strategies to fight the good fight, press on and finish the race God has called us to.

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9m0906 Shipwreck? Floating above life's Worries (Part 2)

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

In Acts 27 we can learn a lot about leadership, faith and confidence in the Lord even when we are certain we are headed for shipwreck. Be encouraged to trust in God and float above life’s sinking worries. (Part 2)

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9m0830 Shipwreck? Floating above life's Worries (Part 1)

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:36:00 +0000

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9m0823 More than Conquerors in the Trials of Life

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:46:00 +0000

Are you surprised to discover that God can use your trials and suffering to strengthen and prove your faith? While we may think a life of ease and comfort seems like the best way to live the Christian life the Bible clearly show that trials and suffering are part of God’s training program for those who will be conquerors over the trials of life.

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9m0816 Extreme Makeover - Rebellious Lives Transformed by God

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:43:00 +0000

Most houses will deteriorate and the yard will fill with weeds when left unattended until it becomes totally unusable. We all have a tendency to rebel against God and go our own selfish way until we become totally unusable. Just like a rundown house, we need an Extreme Makeover. Even if your life is in good shape you can learn how to help the rebels. Be encouraged to break the deteriorating cycle of rebellion and be beautifully transformed by God.

9m0809 Living the Good News (Gospel) Life

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:18:00 +0000

We as Christ-followers have the best news ever to share and live out. If we are secure in our faith we can bring hope and life to those around us. Come be encouraged to be secure in your faith and live the Good News life!

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9m0802 Living in the Fast Lane

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:40:00 +0000

Some of us feel like we are stuck living in the fast lane. We are speeding through life. Weenjoy “instant” gratification and often get very impatient when things take too long. We are to be effectively serving and living for Jesus as we patiently await His return. Are you frustrated because life isn’t working out according to your time schedule? Haveyou stopped trusting in the Lord to provide, guide and reside in you? Come be encouraged to trust Jesus plan and provision on your way to His best destination!

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9m0726 Where Life and Faith Meet

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:15:00 +0000

We examine the story of “Doubting Thomas” and discover how to deal with our own doubts and help others who struggle to believe in Jesus as Lord and God. All around you are people who are looking for reasons to believe – are you prepared to give them the answers they are looking for?? Jesus said,“..blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

9m0719 Know Eternal Life Now

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:57:00 +0000

Have you ever really thought about eternal life? Alive FOREVER! If you had to live forever - without end - on this earth - with our current struggles - that may not sound very appealing. What exactly is this eternal life we who are in Jesus Christ are promised? It is a perfect quality of life without end, always in God’s presence and enjoying His perfect will. Jesus had a lot to say about eternity. Listen and be encouraged to know eternal life now.

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9m0712 Will you be among the children of the resurrection?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:57:00 +0000

Who are the children of the resurrection? How can you be among them? What five things will be different about living the resurrected life? How does believers baptism relate to new life in Christ? Come find out.

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9m0705 A Better Way - be both Mary and Martha

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Luke 10:38-42 helps us to be encouraged to be both like Mary and like Martha. There is a time for both in the Christ-followers life as we try to please Jesus with all our ways. We need to be aware of distractions that can keep us doing good when the Lord desires better. And following the Lord first is the best way

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9m0628 Mountain Top Lessons @ the Transfiguration

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:26:00 +0000

For Peter, James and John their mountain top experience seeing Jesus transfigured while talking with Moses and Elijah would forever change their lives. Be encouraged to follow Jesus with these eight practical mountain top lessons.

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9m0614 Praise Him in the Storms

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Be encouraged to accept that storms are a part of life and that you can still praise the Lord even when life appears dark, cold and threatening. Run to Jesus in the storm!

9m0607 A Global Gospel - Clason's from France

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:20:00 +0000

Special guests at our Sunday Morning Worship service: The Clasons. Come hear about how God took this family from Mound, MN and used them the last four years as Missionaries in France. Come see how God is at work through the C&MA and the Great Commission Fund (Speaker: Rev Alan Clason)

9m0531 i Play because I am a child of the King

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:43:00 +0000

God has formed us with many different skills and interests and we can glorify and enjoy Him as we play in His creation (Dan Jetto)

9m0524 i Love because Someone won the battle

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:44:00 +0000

We can be released from our captivity and set free to love because Someone won the battle

9m0517 i Die so that Christ can live through me

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:45:00 +0000

I die to the LAW so I might live for God. I die CRUCIFIED in Christ so I may live a new life. I die to my SELFISH desires so my life be used for Christ's desires. I die to relying in my works and live TRUSTING in His loving Grace. Includes the poem "The Road of Life"

9m0510 Wisdom & Comfort from God (like Mom's)

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:46:00 +0000

God promises to comfort His people like a mother comforts her child. Be encouraged to find comfort living within His plan.

9m0503 iWork

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:46:00 +0000

God created us to be workers but many of us work too much. We must be wise and balanced workers - not workaholics - and seek to work through Christ as we walk with the Lord and accomplish His purposes for us.

9m0426a iLife

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:48:00 +0000

Life makes sense when it is fully lived in Christ

9f0426b Josh J Faith Story

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:47:00 +0000

Josh Jetto Faith Story: encouragement to trust God even through loss of job and loss of income

9m0419 iWorship

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:48:00 +0000

Worship the Lord in your everyday life as you stay connected upward, inward and outward

9m0412 The Best News Ever!

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:49:00 +0000

Celebrate Jesus' resurrection and be inspired to rise beyond your circumstances and connect with our risen Savior - The Best News Ever!

9m0405 Christ's Crown

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:50:00 +0000

Jesus deserves to be crowned with glory, honor and majesty yet He suffered under our crown of thorns so that we could be saved by His grace.

9m0329 Pray for Protection

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:51:00 +0000

Pray for Protection is another encouraging message from the Lord’s prayer series, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13.

9m0322 Pray about Forgiveness

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:51:00 +0000

We continue the Lord's Prayer series. Jesus taught us to pray. "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Matthew 6:12 (NIV) and this time we look at the Gift of forgiveness as we seek to daily experience the grace of God. Be encouraged to live in God's forgiveness!

9m0315 Pray for Daily Needs

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:52:00 +0000

This is the easiest part for most of us to pray. "Lord Please Send Help Heal Remove Repair Restore and Give me..." So what does it truly mean to pray, "Give us today our daily bread." Matthew 6:11. Come be encouraged to pray as the Lord has taught so that your prayer life may be more effective and so that you will trust your life in the Father's hands.

9m0308 Pray for God's Will

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:52:00 +0000

We continue our series on the Lords Prayer. This week we focus on God's "will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10 Come be encouraged to discover God's will, do the things you know is His will, and accept His will even when it seems difficult.

9m0301 Praying about God's Kingdom

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:53:00 +0000

We continue the message series on Praying the way Jesus taught us. We will examine: "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10. Be encouraged to follow His lead and trust Him as Lord and King as we prayerfully embrace His Kingdom and desire His will more than our own.

9m0222 Pray to our Heavenly Father

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:53:00 +0000

A look at the Majesty of prayer: Glorifying our God and Father. We humbly yet confidently bring our prayers before our Heavenly Father proclaiming and honoring His Holy Name. Come be encouraged to pray in confidence to the Father who loves His children and has all the resources we need.

9m0215 Explosive Love

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:54:00 +0000

On this day after Valentines Day we look at the powerful effect of explosive love. God first loves us and then we can love others. Be encouraged to experience and express God's powerful love.

9m0208 Heart of Prayer: From Meaningless Chatter to Significant Speech

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:55:00 +0000

God knows your heart desires and even what you are thinking, yet He still wants to hear you pray specific prayers so He can bless you with specific answers. Come be encouraged to pray the words God wants to hear from you.

9m0201 Developing an Intimate Prayer Life

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:55:00 +0000

Prayer - The Secret Place: Developing an Intimate Prayer Life. This is the first in the series on the Lord's model prayer. Prayer changes things and it changes people. God calls us to set apart time to pray. Come be encouraged to develop an effective and intimate prayer life.

9m0125 Resolving Conflict

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:58:00 +0000

There are many Dangers of Unresolved Conflict. While you might not be able to avoid every conflict, you can take steps to resolve conflict and be a peacemaker. Be encouraged to take positive steps to resolve conflict.

9m0118 Biblical Keys to Spiritual Revival

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:59:00 +0000

See what the Bible lists as some of the ingredients to a Spiritual Revival. Some people need to come to Jesus, others need to come back to Jesus, and the rest of us need to be prepared to be used by God to help others come home to Jesus. A Spiritual Revival can change the world that we live in and it will change the lives of all those involved in it. Come be encouraged this Sunday to prepare for Revival in these hard times!

9m0104 Enjoying Blessing and Revival

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Focusing on being blessed through living out the the Beatitudes leading to revival