John Newton thinks you might pray too long

John Newton thinks you might pray too long

“The chief fault of some good prayers is, that they are too long; not that I think we should pray by the clock, and limit ourselves precisely to a certain number of minutes; but it is better of the two, that the hearers should wish the prayer had been longer,...
God Is in Control (1:16)

God Is in Control (1:16)

God either says “yes” or “no” to our plans, but whatever the answer might be, we can be confident that His decision will lead us towards Jesus. This clip comes from the seventh message in the series, Wise Words, originally given at Riverview...
The Power of Our Words (00:56)

The Power of Our Words (00:56)

By being in the Word, it helps direct us on how to use our words to encourage and bring life to others and ultimately point people to Jesus. This clip comes from the sixth message in the series, Wise Words, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the...
Should Christians pray before mealtimes?

Should Christians pray before mealtimes?

From time to time, I grab a meal with another Christian and when the food shows up, I dive right in. Sometimes, the people I am eating with look at me like I have just committed a grave, mortal sin.  What is my great sin?  Not praying before I took a bite.  It’s...
Helping the Powerless (00:39)

Helping the Powerless (00:39)

  Everyone has power to some degree and we should use it to point people to Jesus. This clip comes from the fourth message in the series, Wise Words, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
Powerless You, Powerful God

Powerless You, Powerful God

There’s almost no worse feeling than powerlessness. I’m not talking about your phone taking its last gasps at 7%, I’m talking about true powerlessness–those moments when you lack the ability to control your own destiny, when you feel like there...
Conquering Sexual Temptation (1:06)

Conquering Sexual Temptation (1:06)

You need a couple friends to help you conquer sexual temptations and one of them is Jesus. This clip comes from the third message in the series, Wise Words, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
The Marriage Garden

The Marriage Garden

There are some topics within the church that are talked about way too frequently and then there are some that just aren’t talked about enough. Here’s one: “Sex.” That three letter word is so taboo in the church that many people squirm when they...
Firstfruits in Our Lives (1:06)

Firstfruits in Our Lives (1:06)

Are we putting God first or are we giving Him our spare change? This clip comes from the second message in the series, Wise Words, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
Three Things Greater Than Money

Three Things Greater Than Money

One of the most complicated things in life comes in the form of a small, rectangular, green piece of paper: money. It may be small, but we need this piece of paper to survive. Money isn’t a bad thing, but scripture is clear what is: the love of money. “For...