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The Healer

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:23 +0000

In Exodus 15:26 God reveals Himself to the Children of Israel as, “The Lord your healer.” Throughout the pages of Scripture we discover on numerous occasions that simple truth is affirmed over and over.

Perhaps never before has the understanding that God is our Healer, been more necessary. sickness, depression, broken relationships, and personal bondage can only truly be removed from our lives by the Healer.

So over the next four Sunday’s we are going to set out on a journey through Scripture to better understand that God is our healer, why He allows sickness to come to our life and what our responsibility is if we truly desire healing in our lives.

If you would like to meet the Healer, join us this Sunday at RiverChurch.

If you have a need that you would like for us to pray for with regard to your healing email prayer@riverchurch.me

Expect to see miracles when you encounter the Healer.

Time to Celebrate!

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:00:51 +0000

Almost one year ago to this day, RiverChurch began to show its very first signs of life. A handful of people began meeting in the living room of one of our families, and for over six weeks, we simply prayed together for this new community of faith. A few weeks later we began meeting together on Saturday nights, where we prayed, we dreamed and we asked God to make a Church that truly reflected the Church that Jesus desires. Then in January, we officially opened our doors to the public by gathering on Sunday mornings. Since then we’ve spent an extensive amount of time examining what it means to be a disciple, and over the last ten weeks we’ve all made changes to our lives that would help us become the kind of Christ follower we were meant to be.

So for RiverChurch its Celebration Sunday, and as you can see we have a lot to celebrate. Besides the milestones that we’ve crossed over the last year, we’ve seen some significant life change in so many of our people. Some have stepped into the very areas of ministry they were destined for. Some have decided to “give church” one last chance and here they’ve found a safe place, in our community of faith. Some were without hope and hope is being restored to their lives, daily.

Perhaps the thing that, as the pastor, I’m most excited about is that today, we celebrate with those who have decided to go public with their faith in Jesus, by following his example in water baptism. I’m so proud of these guys because they’ve been here as we’ve talked about living the life of a disciple, and as they step into the waters of baptism today, they are saying, “I’m serious about this!” Man, that’s exciting!!!!!

So, yeah, its Celebration Sunday for RiverChurch. We’re celebrating with hamburgers, hotdogs, and all kinds of fun summer food. We’re celebrating with games; cornhole, volleyball, and even some splashing around in a swimming pool. We’re celebrating with worship outdoors in the cathedral of God’s creation. We’re celebrating, and I fully expect Jesus to be right there with us in the middle of it all celebrating with us.

Its time to Celebrate!

Taking It To The Streets

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:40:58 +0000

For the last 8 or 9 weeks, we’ve been talking about the simplistic life of discipleship, and what that looks like. We’ve talked about important elements of the life of a disciple and we’ve practiced those important elements on a week by week basis. As our journey in looking at the life of discipleship comes to an end, we’re gearing up to Take It To the Streets.

This weekend, an annual Chattanooga highlight begins, best known as Riverbend Music Festival. Organizers expect anywhere between 50 to 60 THOUSAND people to attend from June 11 through the 19th. Now as you would expect there are all kinds of people at these events; people from all walks of life, and we’re heading out to meet them. We’re not taking tracts, or huge posters that say “Turn or Burn” we’re simply going to be present with different “evangelistic tools” One night we’re going to be equipped with trash bags, and we’re going to walk through collecting people’s trash. Why? Because its the right thing to do; serve. Another night we’re going to be armed with wet wipes, that we’ll give away to people while their eating some of the best BBQ in the area. Why? Again to serve.

More importantly because we believe this is exactly what Jesus would do. And that’s what the life of discipleship is all about doing what He would do.

So if you think about it, pray for us. If you’re close by why don’t you come join us as we take it to the streets.

The Quest – Forgiveness

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:43:33 +0000

This week begin week three of the Quest by focusing on forgiveness, hear these words of encouragement as we take on this portion of the Quest to be more like Jesus:

03 QUEST Forgiving_our_Enemies

The Quest – Personal Repentance / part 2

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:02:27 +0000

So how’s your week been? More importantly how is Quest 2 going? This weeks quest can be a challenging one, but the final result will far outweigh the process. Remember to pray for one another this week. Take a couple minutes and listen to these challenging words:

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The Quest – Personal Repentance

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:21:04 +0000

The journey has begun and you’ve started well. Hear these words of encouragement as we take on Quest 2 – Personal Repentance:

02 QUEST Personal Repentance

The Quest / Environmental Repentance – part 2

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:58 +0000

Our first week of the Quest is almost over. So how has the week been for you as you’ve focused on Environmental Repentance? We’ve heard some encouraging reports from several of you as you’ve shared how you’ve been cleaning house, spiritually. As the week winds down, think about the question offered in today’s challenge:

QUEST A Can_you_name_the_teachings_of_Jesus_-1

The Quest / Environmental Repentance

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:00:23 +0000

This week we begin our quest for a life of true discipleship.

Our first official quest is Environmental Repentance.

Here’s Chuck Quinley, author of The Quest, with a word of encouragement:

01 Quest Environmental_Repentance

Upcoming Events

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:11:23 +0000

Hey everybody, check out this video for some exciting opportunities to be involved at RiverChurch:

Community Easter Egg Hunt

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:15:14 +0000

On Saturday April 3 at 10am, we are going to be at Hillcrest Elementary for our very first community Easter Egg Hunt.

If you would like to volunteer to brighten the day for some kids in our community, email info@riverchurch.me or sign up at the DoSomethingNow table in the RiverChurch foyer.

You can also help by bringing a pack of plastic eggs already stuffed with candy to suite 107 at the RiverKidz check-in desk.