He Got Two: The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25
July 6, 2026
Why do we bury our gifts? A look at comparison, fear, and faithfulness in the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25 at The River Church.
Sermon Notes
Weekly recaps of what we're learning together at The River Church — each with the full message embedded so you can catch up anytime.
Open Doors Don't Mean Easy Roads — A Look at Acts 14
June 29, 2026
Acts 14 shows Paul and Barnabas obeying God and still facing opposition, misunderstanding, and stones. Why a hard road isn't proof you missed God.
Sent From Worship: Walking Through Acts 13
June 25, 2026
How the first missionary journey was born in worship, why discernment matters, and the call to keep preaching Jesus from Scripture — a look at Acts 13.
Empowered, Not Enabled: Lessons from Acts 12
June 18, 2026
16 soldiers couldn't keep Peter in prison. A look at earnest prayer, expectant faith, and trusting God when you don't see the whole picture.
Cornelius and the Gentiles: A Story of Preparation and Grace
June 10, 2026
Explore how God prepares hearts before we speak, using Cornelius as an example. Discover the importance of prayer and generosity in this blog post.
Saul to Paul: The Power of Transformation
May 31, 2026
Explore Saul's dramatic transformation into the apostle Paul, and learn how God uses divine interruptions for personal change.
Philip in Samaria: A Layperson's Impact
May 24, 2026
Explore how Philip, an ordinary lay person, brought about transformation through faith and the spread of Christianity despite persecution.
Balancing Practical Service and Spiritual Duties in Early Christian...
May 21, 2026
Explore the tension between serving practical needs and fulfilling spiritual duties as discussed in Acts 6.
Time to Move: Embracing God's Call for Change
May 12, 2026
Explore the sermon on Deuteronomy 1:6, where we learn about trusting in God’s timing and stepping into new opportunities.
Obey God Rather Than People — Acts 5
May 6, 2026
Acts 5 — from Ananias and Sapphira's deception to the apostles before the Sanhedrin, and the line that anchors it: 'We must obey God rather than people.'
Boldness in the Face of Opposition — Acts 4
April 22, 2026
Real faith isn't proven in the miracle — it's proven under pressure. Acts 4 and what happens when faith goes from private to public.
Miracles in the Ordinary — Acts 3
April 16, 2026
God doesn't only move in the dramatic moments — Acts 3 shows Him working through ordinary people on an ordinary afternoon at the temple.