The church community came together to express their deep gratitude and admiration for their esteemed lead pastor, Tom Golden, and the unwavering support of his beloved wife, Krista Golden.
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The Caramel Macchiato is the most popular drink in America right now. Everybody wants one, some people believe they can’t start their day without one. But don’t get distracted by an enticing coffee, seek Jesus first. America’s favorite drink will eventually change, but Jesus will never change. He is eternal and will always be ready to lift you up when the things of this world let you down.
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On Sunday we were honored to hear from Guest Speaker Dr. Deanna Shrodes. She delivered a message about the real purpose of the power we receive from the Holy Spirit when we are saved. It feels great to be saved and have that power, but it’s meant for more than just feeling good. It’s meant to get us to move, GO out and bring others towards Christ. You don’t want to miss this powerful message.
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This week we are continuing our Sermon Series called Leave Your Legacy. Guest speaker, Alicia Schaak gives us 5 minutes of fire, expressing that God is the GOAT, not just the Greatest Of All Time, but the God Of All Time. Pastor Tom talks about the legacy the Apostle Paul left through his writings, despite all he had been through. His legacy left a lasting impression that leads others to Jesus. There is room on this planet for you to leave your Legacy.
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This week, Guest Pastor, Andie Cotignola, talked with us about deconstruction. In modern times, when using this word, we often talk about people backsliding into sin. But the truth is that Jesus has always called us to deconstruction: from ourselves. Watch the below to see Andie illustrate how the deconstruction of ourselves should look.
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This week Pastor Tom continues his sermon on Running with Indefatigability. He illustrates 2 Samuel 16 and how David ran with perseverance. Does life have you feeling like you’re on the run? Have you been running so long, that it’s almost impossible to see the victory? Don’t give up! Persevere and keep your eyes on Jesus. Watch the full sermon below.
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Since it’s Teacher Appreciation week at River Life, Pastor Tom decided to teach us a new word; Indefatigability. In-de-fatigue-ability: incapable of being fatigued; tirelessness; persistence; stamina. The book of Hebrews speaks about running the race of life, and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Pointing out that the people who came before us, Moses, Elijah and the other cloud of witnesses didn’t have Jesus to help them like we do. We have an extra super power, called Jesus, to help us in times of trouble. Even if you think you can’t win; RUN-IT-OUT. Jesus is there pushing you through to the end!
Watch the video to hear to full sermon, and be encouraged to run your race with perseverance!
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This week we heard a powerful message from Pastor Glenn Kight about Psalms 112:4. ‘Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.’ People are living every day with crippling fear, anxiety, and debt but God is a light in the darkness in those stations. For every trick the devil has, God has a plan. Watch the video to hear more about how Pastor Glenn sees Psalms 112:4 unfolding in his food, freezer, and missions ministries.
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Have you ever wondered, ‘How Did I Get Here?’ when considering your position in life? Pastor Tom tells the story of Joshua when he suddenly found himself the leader of the Israelites. Though the shift was difficult, it was the start to a long victory. God had already prepared the promise land for Joshua. God is already preparing a way for you in your ‘How did I get here’ moments.
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Part 4 of the Sermon ‘I Gotta See This!’ Sermon continues the story about the events that happened to Pastor Tom last Tuesday. Even though it wasn’t what he had planned, God had a different plan for Tom. He wanted Tom to encourage Darryl. You don’t want to miss this story of a local man finding his way back to God and back to church.
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Part 3 of the sermon ‘I Gotta See This’ series talks about how Jesus is the WOW factor in our lives. As trials come, we don’t get scared, we don’t run, we say “I gotta see this”. Pastor Tom had a moment that ruined his plans, but God turned it round. Click below and listen to how Jesus can be the Wow factor in your life too.
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Part 2 of the I Gotta See This sermon shows us a deeper side of the love that John, the Son of Zebedee had for Jesus. It is believed that when John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, John the Son of Zebedee was standing right next to him, and became infatuated with the Christ. John the Son of Zebedee said “Oh I gotta see this!”. Watch the sermon below to see how the love between Jesus and John, the son of Zebedee played out, throughout his life.
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