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Titus Series: Chapter 2: 1-15 - Living in Truth | Pastor Gladys Nordlund
In this powerful message delivered by Pastor Gladys Nordlund at River City Church, the focus is on living a life that authentically reflects the teachings of the Bible, specifically drawing from Titus chapter 2. Pastor Gladys emphasizes the importance of not only internalizing God's word but actively living it out in practical ways, demonstrating godly character through surrendered living. The sermon challenges believers to avoid being self-absorbed with faith and instead bec


Titus Series: Chapter 1: 10 - 16 - Confronting Counterfeits | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
Summary In this sermon, Pastor Ray delivers a powerful message from Titus 1:10-16, addressing the dangers of false teachings and counterfeit theologies that disrupt the church and individual faith. He opens by emphasizing the importance of focusing on Scripture and understanding the context of Paul’s letter to Titus, who was left to restore order in the chaotic church on the island of Crete. The key issue was the rise of false teachers blending Greek mythology, Jewish legal


Titus Series: Chapter 1: 1-9 - A Blueprint for a Healthy Church | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
The sermon centered on the theme of healthy leadership as outlined in Titus chapter 1, verses 1-9. Pastor Ray unpacks the apostle Paul’s letter to Titus, emphasizing the importance of godly character, identity, and responsibility in leadership, especially in challenging cultural contexts marked by deception and moral decay. Paul’s mission for Titus was to bring order to chaos by appointing elders with good character and to establish churches founded on truth and integrity. Th


World Mission Sunday | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
The sermon delivered centers on the vital theme of missions and the responsibility of the body of Christ to actively engage in spreading the gospel beyond the walls of the church. Pastor Ray emphasizes that the mission of God is not confined to attending church services but entails going out into the world to reach those who have never heard the gospel. Using Romans 10:13-15 as the foundational scripture, the message unpacks the chain of salvation—calling, believing, hearing,


The Cost of Caring | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr
The sermon centers on the biblical account in Acts 3:1-10, where Peter and John heal a man lame from birth, illustrating the profound cost and dimensions of genuine care. Pastor Ray emphasizes that true care, rooted in God’s design, always involves sacrifice and action. Contrary to modern superficial expressions of care—such as social media prayers or emojis—real care demands time, presence, and often discomfort. The message explores three key dimensions of caring: spiritual


Sunday morning with Guest Speaker Pastor Tim Adour
Pastor Tim embarks on a "church history lesson," explaining a traditional medieval church teaching that full-time clergy were superior to laypeople due to their “vocation” or calling from God. This teaching created a division between clergy and laity, where only the clergy were considered truly called or anointed by God. He contrasts this with the revolutionary teaching of Martin Luther, who in 1517 challenged this hierarchy by emphasizing that all followers of Jesus Christ s


Open your eyes See the Need - Pastor Gladys
The video sermon is a passionate call to action for the church community to actively engage in the mission of spreading the gospel and supporting missions both locally and globally. Beginning with a celebration of recent baptisms that placed the church in the top 5% of Assembly of God churches, Pastor Gladys emphasizes that this success is not about pride but about the spiritual hunger in their tri-state region. The core message urges believers to open their spiritual eyes, r


Sacred Rhythms: Part 4 | The Rhythm of Mission | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
The sermon focuses on the concept of "The Rhythm of Mission" as the culminating message in a series called Sacred Rhythms . Pastor Ray begins by addressing misconceptions about Halloween and emphasizing that October 31st is not a day owned by the devil but a time to celebrate the biblical harvest and the abundant mission work God is calling His church to participate in. The church does not celebrate Halloween; instead, it hosts an event called Lightfest to celebrate Jesus an


Sacred Rhythms: Part 3 | The Rhythm of Relationships | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
In this inspiring and deeply insightful sermon from the series “Sacred Rhythms”, Pastor Ray explores the critical theme of the rhythm of...


Sacred Rhythms: Part 2 | The Rhythm of Discipline | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
This inspiring message centers on the theme of discipline as illustrated through the biblical story of Daniel and his friends in the Book...


Sacred Rhythms: Part 1 | The Rhythm of Rest | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr.
The video sermon focuses on the profound spiritual and practical importance of rest as a sacred rhythm designed by God for human...


The Gospel of Mark | Chapter 16 | Guest Speakers Rory Dudley & Shawna Phipps
This sermon features a heartfelt and insightful presentation by two speakers, Rory and Shauna, focused on the importance of mentoring and...


The Gospel of Mark | Chapter 15 | The Empty Tomb, A Full Heart | Pastor Gladys Nordlund
The sermon delivered by the associate pastor at River City Church centers on the profound spiritual journey through darkness to...


The Gospel of Mark | Chapter 14 | Swiper, No Swiping | Pastor Gladys Nordlund
tor Gladys opens with a personal story of a chaotic family trip to Disney World during a highly crowded New Year’s period in December...


The Gospel of Mark : Chapter 13 | Guest Speakers Tyrese Shaw & Channing Sibblies
Tyrese's Sermon Tyrese is the primary speaker for most of the message. He begins by introducing the topic: a deep and challenging study...


The Gospel of Mark: Chapter 12 | What Will We Do With God's Vineyard? | Guest Speaker Chris White
The sermon centers on the parable of the wicked vine dressers from Mark 12:1-12, using it as a profound metaphor for the kingdom of...


Faith That Fills The City - Pastor Will Hampton
The video captures a powerful and inspiring sermon delivered by Pastor Will at River City Church, focusing on the theme of “Faith That...


The Gospel of Mark: Chapter 11 | Hope for the Hopeless | Pastor Gladys Nordlund
The sermon titled "Hope for the Hopeless," delivered from Mark 11:10-26, explores the themes of faith, discernment, and genuine spiritual...


The Gospel of Mark | Chapter 10 | The Day I Stopped Surviving | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr
The sermon centers on the transformative encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, as recorded in Mark 10:46-52. Pastor Ray...


The Gospel of Mark: Chapter 09 | Listening In The Space Between | Pastor Ray Burgos Jr
Summary This message explores the profound spiritual lessons found in Mark chapter 9, focusing on the theme of "listening in the space...

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