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I Am the Bread of Life
Discover how Jesus sustains our spiritual hunger, offering Himself as the essential nourishment for our souls, in a world full of temporary satisfactions.
I AM Jesus
Discover the depth of Jesus' "I am" statements in John, directly linking to God's name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, underscoring His divine identity and eternal presence in our lives.
Good Friday - Crucifixion
The day started with an early morning arrest, escalated with mock trials, and ended with the most shocking execution in history.
Doing Life Together
Learn the secrets to maintaining a loving marriage by understanding your partner’s inner world and nurturing fondness and admiration for them.
Managing Conflict Like Teammates
Learn the secrets to maintaining a loving marriage by understanding your partner’s inner world and nurturing fondness and admiration for them.
Repairing Ruptures
Learn the secrets to maintaining a loving marriage by understanding your partner’s inner world and nurturing fondness and admiration for them.
Becoming Good Friends
Learn the secrets to maintaining a loving marriage by understanding your partner’s inner world and nurturing fondness and admiration for them.
Are You a Bad Friend?
Explore whether you’re a good or bad friend in marriage with Gottman's “magic ratio” of positive to negative interactions and the destructive 'Four Horsemen' behaviors (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling).
Friendship Is the Hallmark of a Healthy Marriage
Decades of research into relationships by Dr. John Gottman has led to one simple secret to long-term vitality in marriage: be your partner’s friend.
Israel & Palestine: Love For Neighbor and Enemy
The Bible commands us to love our neighbor and our enemy. But what does that look like for a region that has been at war for centuries?
Israel & Palestine: Power and Oppression
Is Israel a victim or an oppressor? It depends on who you ask. Explore biblical teachings on the use and abuse of power and how they relate to the dynamics of oppression in the Israel-Palestine context.
Israel & Palestine: Land and Covenant
Discover the profound influence of Old Testament land covenants in shaping the historical and current perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
This One Thing (2024)
Learn the key to finally accomplishing the one thing we each need to put our minds to this year.
The Joy in Redemption
Join us for Christmas service! Celebrate hope and joy with Jesus and with others. It won’t be the same without you and yours, so make time to attend together.
The Announcement of Joy
In the Christmas story, so many people felt joy around Jesus’ birth announcement. It shows that joy is a communal experience not just individual.
The Joy of Humility
Anticipation is built into Christmas. Opening presents, seeing family, eating delicious food. It’s as true today as it was 2,000 years ago. Let’s kick off the Christmas season anticipating great joy.
The Anticipation of Joy
Anticipation is built into Christmas. Opening presents, seeing family, eating delicious food. It’s as true today as it was 2,000 years ago. Let’s kick off the Christmas season anticipating great joy.
Identity in Christ
Who are you? Our identities are complex, intersectional, and often wounded. Discover the power of placing your identity in Christ and how it can make all your other identities the best versions of themselves.
The Secret to Being Thankful
It’s time for our Thanksgiving tradition— RiverLife’s annual Thanksgiving message. How is it that a holiday centered around giving thanks often leaves us feeling stressed, tired, shopping-obsessed, and even resenting our family? Take a breather with Pastor Kong and learn how to survive the holiday season--the secret to being thankful.
Novembering: A Time of Grief and Lament (2023)
Each year, before the holiday rush, we set aside time for a special service at RiverLife. It's a time when we grieve, remember, and celebrate the memory of those family and friends who are no longer with us.