Lean Not On Your Own Understanding (1:15)

Lean Not On Your Own Understanding (1:15)

The only thing that we consistently trust is ourselves, but wisdom says to trust in someone else … Jesus.  This clip comes from the first message in the series, Wise Words, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
The Path to Wisdom

The Path to Wisdom

There are a lot of pathways we take trying to find wisdom, knowledge, or insight.  With the internet being so easily accessible, we’re just a click, tap, and swipe away from soaking in a lot information. Of course we all know some of it is accurate and some of...
Jesus Paid It All So You Don’t Have To (1:13)

Jesus Paid It All So You Don’t Have To (1:13)

If you were to go to Jesus right now and ask Him, “was the price too high to pay?” He would say, “no it wasn’t.” This clip comes from the Easter service message, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
You aren’t good enough to come in here

You aren’t good enough to come in here

This past weekend, churches throughout the world celebrated the biggest, surrealist, supernaturalist story that involves the largest of life hero, Jesus, who became the smallest, unexpected hero to save the world from its greatest enemy: death. “And Jesus cried out...
Contentment In Jesus (1:08)

Contentment In Jesus (1:08)

Because Jesus has taken care of our eternity, He will take care of our now. This clip comes from the eleventh message in the series, Joy Happens, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
Do We Really “Deserve” Better?

Do We Really “Deserve” Better?

The mantra of our age is: “You deserve better.” What we have … is never enough. And it’s not just that we want more, it’s that we think we deserve more. This doesn’t just affect our attitude toward “stuff” but...
We are in the Lord’s School

We are in the Lord’s School

“We are in the Lord’s school–the school of the cross. His daily providential dispensations are suited to wean our attachment from everything here on earth–and to convince us that this world cannot be our rest, for it is polluted. Our roses grow on thorns;...
The Peace of God (1:08)

The Peace of God (1:08)

What is the peace of God that surpasses all understanding? This clip comes from the eighth message in the series, Joy Happens, originally given at Riverview Church.  You can watch the entire message...
The Cheesiest Email I’ve Ever Written

The Cheesiest Email I’ve Ever Written

About two weeks ago, the Riv pastors and our wives went on a retreat together. A few days before the retreat, I sent an email to the guys. My email said: Beloved, I am really looking forward to our time together this weekend. You guys are my joy and my crown. I love...