RCF Podcast: Recent Episodes
Riverview Christian Fellowship
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 41st sermon titled "What do you want me to do for you?" taken from Mark 10:35-45. This text serves as a bookend to the upside down nature of the kingdom that was demonstrated in previous texts and as a transition to the final teachings and events in Jesus' earthly life.
41: What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Merlin Miller Download
Every day, we present the version of ourselves we want the world to see. Yet, scripture reminds us that God does not look at our well put together lives outwardly but the unfiltered condition of our hearts.
Look At Me Kris Reckers Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series with this 40th sermon titled The gospel of the upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:32-34. For the third time Jesus clearly states what awaits him in Jerusalem, yet to the disciples amazement (and fear) he continues to lead them that direction. The upside down-ness of this pulls at all of us, and yet it is precisely this "good news" that we are to receive and to proclaim!
40: The Gospel of the Upside Down Kingdom Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 39th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:17-31. Once again this text continues, and expands, the reach of the upside down principles of God's kingdom. Entering the kingdom requires dependence, which is difficult for us, especially if we have means through our possessions.
39: Upside Down Kingdom Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 38th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:13-16. Jesus continues to use daily interactions with the disciples to illustrate principles of God's kingdom that seem backwards, or upside down, to us. The focus once again is on children, used to demonstrate the necessity of being born again to enter the kingdom of God.
38: Upside Down Kingdom Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 37th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 10:1-12. Though the subject matter dramatically shifts, the same "upside down" nature of God's ways versus man's ways continues, with the thread of selfishness woven throughout. This text addresses how God views marriage, given in response to the question divorce.
Upside Down Kingdom Merlin Miller Download
This sermon, from our overseer Steve Eicher titled, “What Will Survive the Fire?”, teaches that every believer is building a life on the foundation of Jesus Christ, but the quality of what we build will one day be tested by God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, it emphasizes that while Christ is the only true foundation, our works— symbolized by gold, silver, and precious stones or by wood, hay, and stubble—determine whether our lives will produce eternal reward or loss. The message contrasts wise, faithful builders with careless or worldly ones, urging believers to devote themselves to godly virtues, spiritual disciplines, and kingdom work rather than selfish or temporary pursuits. Ultimately, it calls Christians to “take heed”—to carefully watch their lives, motives, and ministries—because only what is built for God’s glory will endure the fire of divine testing.
What Will Survive The Fire Steve Eicher Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 36th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 9:38-50. How we interact with one another can either encourage someone or cause them to stumble. The upside down kingdom principle is that it is better for us to limit ourselves for the sake of others.
36: Upside Down Kingdom Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 35th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 9:30-37. Having hit a sort of climax with the transfiguration, Mark now begins the long drive toward the crucifixion. Along the way Jesus teaches, and demonstrates, that God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom from our perspective.
35: Upside Down Kingdom Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 34rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled O Faithless Generation.
34: O Faithless Generation Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 33rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled Beloved Son.
33: Beloved Son Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 32nd sermon taken from Mark 8:31-9:1 and entitled God's Ways vs Man's Ways.
32: God's Ways vs Man's Ways Merlin Miller Download
Guest Preacher on a Missions Sunday Morning.
Living According to the Spirit Guest Preacher Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 31st sermon taken from Mark 8:22-30 and entitled Healed to see. Mark includes a unique event in Jesus' ministry to connect the text of his gospel account together, but also to instruct the reader.
31: Healed to See Merlin Miller Download
As we celebrate Easter the question rings out, "Who do you say that I am?" Explore with a number of men from the congregation who Jesus is, through Scripture and testimony.
2) Who Do You Say That I Am? Various Download
On Good Friday the question rings out, "Who do you say that I am?" Explore with a number of men from the congregation who Jesus is, through Scripture and testimony.
Who Do You Say That I Am? Various Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 30th sermon titled "Do you not yet understand?" taken from Mark 8:11-21. Mark notes the increased opposition from the Pharisees, but also makes it clear that the disciples' understanding also does not seem to be improving as they see the work of Jesus.
30: Do You Not Yet Understand? Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the Gospel of Mark with this 29th sermon taken from Mark 8:1-10 titled Jesus satisfies. This is the second account of Jesus miraculously feeding a large crowd of food with only a few loaves and fishes. While the earlier emphasis was put on how the disciples found strength to serve, this emphasis is on Jesus, and how He satisfies our deepest need.
29: Jesus Satisfies Merlin Miller Download
Kris Reckers shares a message on '4 Chair Discipling" which outlines a strategy for making disciples based on Jesus’ ministry, moving people through four developmental stages to produce multiplying disciples.
4 Chair Discipling Kris Reckers Download
Merlin Miller wraps up the short series focused on Colossians 2:6-7, focusing on applying them personally and corporately.
Colossians 2:6-7: Wrap Up Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller partners with Kris Reckers to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "just as you were taught."
Colossians 2:6-7: Taught Kris Reckers Download
Merlin Miller partners with Tim Eicher to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "abounding in thanksgiving."
Colossians 2:6-7: Abounding Tim Eicher Download
Merlin Miller partners with Joe Byler to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "established in the faith", from the command to "walk in Christ".
Colossians 2:6-7: Established Joe Byler Download
Merlin Miller partners with Eric Jones to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "built up in Him", from the command to "walk in Christ".
Colossians 2:6-7: Built Up Eric Jones Download
Merlin Miller partners with Seth Miller to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "rooted in Him", from the command to "walk in Christ".
Colossians 2:6-7: Rooted Seth Miller Download
Merlin Miller teaches from Jesus' words "come, I will give you rest" from Matthew 11:28 as part of a missions Sunday morning presentation from The Haven Family Enrichment Center in White Pigeon.
I Will Give You Rest Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller partners with Larry Burkholder to continue the Colossians 2:6-7 vision. This particular sermon focuses on "receiving Christ Jesus as Lord."
Colossians 2:6-7: Receive Larry Burkholder Download
Merlin Miller introduces the Colossians 2:6-7 vision: key verses that define core culture elements of New Testament churches.
Colossians 2:6-7 Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 28th message, titled He Does All Things Well and taken from Mark 7:24-37.
28: He Does All Things Well Merlin Miller Download
A foundational look into what the Power of God truly is and what it can do.
The Power of God Seth Miller Download
Anthony Davis preaches a message titled “Fulfilling the Great Commission From Home.” Key Verses found in: Matt. 28:19-20, John 8, and I Cor. 12. Challenging us that the Great Commission is for everyone right where they are.
Fulfilling the Great Commission From Home Anthony Davis Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 27th message, again titled Matters of the Heart and taken from Mark 7:14-23. Having addressed the root problem of authority, Jesus does not address where defilement and impurity come from. Like authority, this is a matter of the heart. Jesus continues reveal that God's kingdom is about an inside-out change rather than an outside-in one.
27: Matters of the Heart Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 26th message titled Matters of the Heart and taken from Mark 7:1-13. Jesus is once again opposed by the Pharisees and scribes, this time over the issue of purification. But before Jesus addresses this issue he reveals a far deeper problem: our hearts have problems with authority.
26: Matter of the Heart Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series with this 25th message titled Power demonstrated again and taken from Mark 6:45-56. Jesus continues to demonstrate his great power over every aspect of life...and people, including his disicples, continue to struggle to understand who exactly He is.
25: Power Demonstrated Again Merlin Miller Download
Guest Speaker Jeremy Miller shares the last of five messages in a series focused on revival. This message cautions against the trappings of pride.
- Downfall of Pride Jeremy Miller Download
Guest Speaker Jeremy Miller shares the forth of five messages in a series focused on revival. This message has us consider what relationship the early church had with the Roman Empire.
- Submission in Suffering Jeremy Miller Download
Guest Speaker Jeremy Miller shares the third of five messages in a series focused on revival. We look at the early church as described in Acts 2:42-47 and what that can mean for us in the current day.
- The Church Jeremy Miller Download
Guest Speaker Jeremy Miller shares the second of five messages in a series focused on revival. This message has us consider what trappings wealth can have on our lives.
- The Trappings of Wealth Jeremy Miller Download
Guest Speaker Jeremy Miller shares the first of five messages in a series focused on revival. This message has us look at what it means to be fully surrendered to Jesus in our current culture.
1: Fully Surrendered to Jesus Jeremy Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 24th sermon titled Strength to Serve, taken from Mark 6:30-44. This is the first of 2 instances where Mark records a miraculous feeding of large crowd from just a few loaves and fish. Coming on the heels of the apostles' return from ministry and their desire to seek rest, this sermon looks at the call to serve that Jesus places on his followers and examines where our strength to serve comes from.
24: Strength to Serve Merlin Miller Download
A guest speaker from RI shares a message that shows Peter sharing the power of the Gospel and how God worked in the Gentiles that heard. He challenges us to study that the same Gospel so we can be prepared to share with others.
Peter Preaches To Gentiles Guest Speaker Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 22nd sermon taken from Mark 6:6-13 and entitled Sent Out. Jesus faced rejection, but it did not cause him to walk away, instead we see him not only continue his own ministry, but he also sent out his disciples on their own missions of proclamation and demonstrations of God's power. The central question here revolves around authority.
22: Sent Out Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 21st sermon taken from Mark 6:1-6 and entitled Jesus Rejected. Despite Jesus' demonstration of his great power, when he comes to his own hometown, he is rejected by them. Rather than stand in accusation against those who rejected Jesus, we should examine how their rejection illuminates the humanity, and tendency to reject Jesus, that is present in all of us.
21: Jesus Rejected Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 20th sermon taken from Mark 5:35-43 and entitled Power over death. Jesus has demonstrated his power over the wind and the waves, over demons and spiritual powers, and now demonstrates his power over sickness and even death. This is part 2 of 2 as Mark relates 2 intertwined stories of healing.
20: Power Over Death Merlin Miller Download
Realizing that man was created in His image, we as believers should feel obligated to reflect God to others. God chose us to reflect Him, represent Him, and have a relationship with Him so that we can show the world the value of having a personal relationship with God the Father through Jesus, God the Son. Our purpose in life is to Glorify God and enjoy Him forever. This instills value and worth to every living person that is alive on God's created earth.
Created in His Image Joe Byler Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 19th sermon taken from Mark 5:21-34 and entitled Power over death. Jesus has demonstrated his power over the wind and the waves, over demons and spiritual powers, and now demonstrates his power over sickness and even death. This is part 1 of 2 as Mark relates 2 intertwined stories of healing.
19: Power Over Death Merlin Miller Download
This sermon encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even when facing trials, discouragement, or cultural opposition. Using examples from Joshua, Paul, and other biblical figures, it highlights the importance of courage, dependability, and faithfulness in following God’s calling. It challenges Christians to defend biblical truth, trust in God’s promises, and live boldly for Christ. Ultimately, it calls each person to take the next faithful step, knowing that God’s presence goes with them.
Stay The Course Steve Eicher Download
This second part of two messages taken from Mark 5:1-13 is again titled Power Over Demons. Jesus has just demonstrated his power over nature, and now he will demonstrate his power over the spiritual forces of evil, even in a land outside of the domain of the God of the Jews.
18: Power Over Demons Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 17th sermon called Power over demons taken from Mark 5:1-13. Jesus has just demonstrated his power over nature, and now he will demonstrate his power over the spiritual forces of evil, even in a land outside of the domain of the God of the Jews.
17: Power Over Demons Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller uses our annual theme of Be Intentional to encourage participation in the body of Christ, the local church. A special emphasis will be given to the small group options that exist at Riverview. (Sorry for the poor audio quality)
Be Intentional (Small Groups) Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series with this 16th message called Peace! Be Still!, taken from Mark 4:35-41. Mark transitions from some of Jesus' teaching to more events in the life of Jesus that will lead to the inevitable conclusion that he is the Messiah, the Son of God.
16: Peace! Be Still! Merlin Miller Download
As we mark 249 years of American independence, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy—but also reflect on the spiritual condition of our nation. This message challenges us to move beyond patriotism to prayertism—a call to humble, national intercession. In a time of division and drift, God’s promise still stands: if His people will humble themselves, pray, and turn from their ways, He will heal their land.
Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the LORD Steve Eicher Download
Merlin Miller revisits the theme of being intentional, taking at look at Colossians 4:2-6. The particular emphasis is on being intentional in our interactions with those who do not yet follow Jesus.
Be Intentional Merlin Miller Download
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series with this 15th message called Parables, taken from Mark 4:26-34. This is the third sermon focused on the initial parables that Jesus shared, giving an overview on how the kingdom of God works.
15: Parables Merlin Miller Download
Kris Reckers preaches on what it means to be "The man God uses”. As men, we face real battles, but God is not looking for perfect men, He is looking for surrendered men. Hebrews 12:1–2 gives us a powerful blueprint for becoming that kind of man.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This fourteenth sermon is taken from Mark 4:21-25 and titled Parables. Mark moves now to a more in depth look at Jesus' teaching and ministry, starting off with a couple of parables that encapsulate what Jesus taught about the kingdom of God.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This thirteenth sermon is taken from Mark 4:1-20 and titled Parables. Mark moves now to a more in depth look at Jesus' teaching and ministry, starting off with a couple of parables that encapsulate what Jesus taught about the kingdom of God. This first one illustrates how we respond to the message of the Gospel.
Merlin Miller returns to the series The Gospel According to Mark. This twelfth sermon is taken from Mark 3:20-35 and titled Where do you stand? Mark concludes his opening section giving an overview of who Jesus was, what he taught (at a high level), and how he was opposed. This provides a perfect opportunity for us check in on where we stand with Jesus.
Merlin Miller preaches a special baptism message from Colossians 2:6-7 called "Receive, Walk, Abound."
Merlin Miler preaches a special Mother's Day sermon, using the theme of Be Intentional and the key verse of Colossians 3:17 to exhort those who are mothers to be intentional in raising their children to love the Lord and to serve Him.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This eleventh sermon is taken from Mark 3:7-19 and ti.tled Disciples & Apostles. Mark continues to lay the foundation for the details he will lay out over the course of his gospel, revealing the path of coming to Jesus, learning from him and being sent out by him.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This tenth sermon is taken from Mark 2:23-3:6 and titled New Wine, Fresh Wineskins. Just as he did with fasting, Jesus begins to demonstrate the new covenant that he is establishing through 2 key interactions around the Sabbath.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This ninth sermon is taken from Mark 2:18-22 and titled New Wine, Fresh Wineskins. Mark continues to show how Jesus makes strong statements about himself, and begins to unfold just what new thing God is doing through His Son.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This eighth sermon is taken from Mark 2:13-17 and titled Friend of Sinners. Continuing the theme of Jesus having complete authority yet humbling himself to be a servant, Mark relates three interchanges that show that Jesus to be a friend of sinners. This third one reveals that this Friend calls sinners to follow him.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This seventh sermon is taken from Mark 2:1-12 and titled Friend of Sinners. Continuing the theme of Jesus having complete authority yet humbling himself to be a servant, Mark relates three interchanges that show that Jesus to be a friend of sinners. This second one reveals that this Friend forgives the sinner.
Joe Byler takes a look at Luke 19:1-10 to examine the interaction of Jesus with Zacchaeus. How will this challenge us to help others that want to see Jesus?
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This sixth sermon is taken from Mark 1:40-45 and titled Friend of Sinners. Continuing the theme of Jesus having complete authority yet humbling himself to be a servant, Mark relates three interchanges that show that Jesus to be a friend of sinners. This first one reveals that this Friend cleanses the sinner.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This fifth sermon is taken from Mark 1:29-39 and titled Servant. While the prior text revealed the authority Jesus had, this text now demonstrates how Jesus was a servant: to the needs of those who needed rescue and to His Father.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This fourth sermon is taken from Mark 1:21-28 and titled Authority. This text begins to give us the first glimpses of the in-born authority Jesus, the Son of God, has.
Glen preaching a message from Colossians 3, titled "Having a Gospel Presence." Challenging us to have an invitational lifestyle that brings people to Jesus
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This third sermon is taken from Mark 1:14-20 and titled Kingdom Disciples, and focuses on the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. This included a pronouncement of the kingdom of God and calling the first disciples.
Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. With no wasted time Mark describes the Baptism & Temptation of Jesus from Mark 1:9-13.
Merlin Miller begins a new series: The Gospel According to Mark. This gospel is written with an intentionality that is meant to not only put the life of Jesus here on earth on display, but ask us to also answer the question of who Jesus is. This first passage, Mark 1:1-8, gives an overview of The Gospel of Jesus Christ, and begins to answer that question.
Merlin Miller preaches a message entitled Be Intentional, sharing a special focus for 2025 for the congregation. This focus will be explored more in various ways throughout the year. The theme verse is Colossians 3:17.
Seth Miller shares a message from Luke focused on The Fruit of the Spirit, Goodness. What does it look like for churches to put goodness into action collectively in the community to reflect the character of Christ?
Merlin Miller concludes the short series entitled Christmas Story, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This fourth sermon focuses on the wise men, who came looking for the newborn King to worship Him and give Him their offering.
Merlin Miller continues short series entitled Christmas Story, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This third sermon focuses on the shepherds, who were the first to hear of the Savior's birth.
Merlin Miller continues short series entitled Christmas Story, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This second sermon focuses on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.
Merlin Miller starts a short series entitled Christmas Story, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This first sermon focuses on Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus.
Merlin Miller preaches a special baptism message from 1 Peter 2:25 entitled Shepherd and Overseer.
Chris Yoder from Kansas continues a revival series. This final message is titled Aligning Our Priorities with God's Purpose. What direction are we heading in our lives? Text: Haggai 1:1-11
Chris Yoder from Kansas continues a revival series. This fourth message is titled Suffering Well. Text: Psalm 73
Chris Yoder from Kansas continues a revival series. This third message is titled Embracing Sacrificially Living. Are we a living the way should be?
Chris Yoder from Kansas continues a revival series. This second message is titled Breaking Free. Are we a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
Chris Yoder from Kansas begins a revival series. This first message is titled From Duty To Desire focusing on being holy with the main text taken from Romans 12:1-3.
Merlin Miller returns to the One Another series, transitioning now to a sub-section entitled Be Kind to One Another. The anchor verse for this particular message is Ephesians 4:32.
Mike Baker from Rosedale International is our guest speaker today on a special missions Sunday morning titled Advancing the Gospel - The Mission of the Church.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, picking up right where he left off in Galatians 5:26-6:10. The continuing specific focus is on humbly serving one another.
Merlin Miller returns to the One Another series, with a focus on humbly serving one another. The primary text for the message is Galatians 5:13-15.
Steve Eicher shares a messge entitled "The Church of the Living God." What is the purpose of the church? We see many vision statements about the purpose of the church as being such and such. In 1 Tim 3:14-16 it challenges the church to be a pillar and bulwark or foundation of Truth.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, again focused on welcoming one another. This message springs from Romans 15:7, and then looks at Jesus washing the disciples' feet as a final example.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, again focused on welcoming one another. This message springs from Romans 15:7, and then looks at Philemon as another example.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, transitioning now to a focus on welcoming one another. This message springs from Romans 15:7, and then looks at Acts 18:24-28 as an example.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, continuing to talk about unity within the body of Christ. This message is taken from Romans 15:5-7, and will serve as a transition to a related "one another" topic: welcome one another.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, continuing to talk about unity within the body of Christ. Scripture is clear that we are to see ourselves as part of one another. This messages is taken from Romans 12:3-21.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, the focus now moving to unity with the body of Christ. Scripture is clear that we are to see ourselves as part of one another. The first part of digging into this will look at 1 Corinthians 12.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, this time taking one Sunday to focus on the dozen or so references to how we are not to interact with, or treat, one another.
Seth Miller shares on the sovereignty of God and man's role within it from Daniel 4 in a message entitled; "Ordained Madness.".
Merlin Miller returns to the "One Another" series, once more the topic is exhorting one another. For this sermon, however, the aim is to see a Biblical example of how loving and exhorting one another worked out for the early church and talk about how that can get applied at Riverview.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, with part 2 of "exhort one another". The focus of this message is to learn from the various instructions to exhort one another, a few examples of a New Testament write exhorting the reader, and most importantly, the key ingredient to exhortation: the Holy Spirit.
Overseer Steve Eicher shares a Baptism message about the two different roads taken from Matthew 7:13-14.
Merlin Miller continues the One Another series, moving now from "love one another" to "exhort one another". This word occurs frequently in the New Testament, in various contexts, and give us a glimpse as to what it means and looks like to exhort one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. This is the first part of taking a look at exhortation.
Merlin Miller continues the series focused on being the church, taken from 1 John 3:11-24, with a message entitled “Love One Another”.
Merlin Miller continues the series focused on being the church, taken from 1 John 3:11-24, with a message entitled “Love One Another”.
Merlin Miller continues the series focused on being the church, taken from John 4:7-21, with a message entitled “Love One Another”
Merlin Miller shares the 2nd part of the a message in the series about what the church should look like as we “one another” together entitled “Love One Another”
Merlin Miller shares another message in the series about what the church should look like as we “one another” together entitled “Love One Another”
Merlin Miller shares from 1 Peter in a new series about what the church should look like as we “one another” together.
Merlin Miller preaches a meassage on a baptism Sunday about living our lives for Christ.
Merlin Miller brings the concluding message from the book of 2 Thessalonians, taken from 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18.
Merlin peaches an encouraging Easter message entitled “Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ,” taken from 1 Corinthians 15.
Merlin continues our journey through 2 Thessalonians with a sermon entitled “Do Not Grow Weary” taken from 2 Thessalonians 3:13-15
Merlin continues our journey through 2 Thessalonians with a sermon entitled “Final Commands” taken from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12.
Merlin continues our journey through 2 Thessalonians with a sermon entitled “Finally, Brothers” taken from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Merlin continues our journey through 2 Thessalonians with a sermon entitled “Comforted & Established” taken from 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17.
Merlin continues our journey through 2 Thessalonians with a sermon entitled, “Give Thanks to God” taken from 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14.
From this example of prayer, Jesus first glorifies God the Father and asks to be glorified again in Heaven as in afore time. He then proceeds to commit His Disciples to the Father because God has given them to Himself to disciple and teach, followed by Prayers for all Believers to live in unity as He is one with His Heavenly Father
Merlin Miller continues working through 2 Thessalonians with a 2nd message from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 entitled “The Coming of Our Lord”
Merlin Miller continues working through 2 Thessalonians with a message from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 entitled “The Coming of Our Lord”
Merlin Miller shares his 2nd message in 2 Thessalonians entitled “Righteous Judgement” from 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Merlin Miller begins a new series going through the book of 2 Thessalonians. This is a follow up to preaching through 1 Thessalonians in 2023. In this letter Paul writes again to correct, or clarify, a few things from his first letter and to continue establishing these believers in the faith. In these opening verses Paul focuses on the growth that has come from the seed of faith that had taken root.
Merlin Miller shares a 2nd advent message entitled “Jesus is Light” from Luke 1:5-23 & 67-79
Merlin Miller shares an advent message entitled “Jesus is Emmanuel” from Matthew 1:18-25
Anthony Davis shares a message from Romans 8:29; 12:1-2 and Ephesians 4:13 focused on the goal of our christian lives.
Pastor Merlin Miller concludes a series of revival meetings from Philippians 2:1-11 focused on Humility; the fifth and final message subtitled Dead to Self, Alive in Christ.
Pastor Merlin Miller continues a series of revival meetings from Philippians 2:1-11 focused on Humility; the forth message subtitled True Holiness.
Pastor Merlin Miller continues a series of revival meetings from Philippians 2:1-11 focused on Humility; the third message subtitled In Daily Life.
Pastor Merlin Miller continues a series of revival meetings from Philippians 2:1-11 focused on Humility; the second message subtitled In the Life, Teaching, and Redemption of Jesus.
Pastor Merlin Miller begins a series of revival meetings from Philippians 2:1-11 with a message on Humility; the first message subtitled The Glory of Mankind.
Pastor Merlin Miller preaches from Colossians on what God’s chosen ones are called to do and be.
Joe Byler preaches from Matthew 25:1-13; Am I ready? Each of us has to come to an understanding of who am I going to serve and make the most important decision in my own life. Whether to surrender my will and follow the will of God, which is living for Him and desiring and allowing the Holy Spirit to be indwelling in my personal life. No one else can make that all important for me.
Seth Miller shares from Matthew 4:1-11 on understanding the three temptations of Christ.
Anthony Davis shares about the paradox of blessing. From the truth that we are blessed & we need to enjoy that blessing but realizing those blessings can lead us astray, they entail a stern appraisal, & to test the heart.
Joe Byler shares from Prov 6:16-19 & Psalm 32:1-5 on yearning more for the healing of hearts than physical healing or the healing of our land.
Joe Byler preaches from Luke 2: 25-38; As we take a look at several different people in the Bible that truly did this, are we/ am I challenged to do the same? Do others see me serving God joyfully and obediently while waiting in anticipation of the expected second return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, bursting through the clouds to take His bride, the church, into Heaven with Him for eternity?
Kris Reckers preaches his fifth message, Christ in our homes, the role of children, in a series called First things first; taken from Psalm 1, Psalm 128, & Eph 6:1-4
Kris Reckers preaches his fourth message, Christ in our homes, the role of the Wife, in a series called First things first; taken from Matt 13:1-9 & Eph 5:22-24
Kris Reckers preaches his third message, Christ in our homes, a Husbands responsibility, in a series called First things first; taken from Matt 6:33 & Eph 5:22-33.
Kris Reckers preaches his second message, The Fall of Man, the Curse (focusing on the Home), in a series called First things first; taken from Matt 6:33, Gen 2:8-3:19
Kris Reckers preaches his first message in a series called First things first, taken from Matt 6:33 & Rev 2:1-7.
Merlin Miller preaches his final message before his sabbatical called Every Good Gift, taken from James 1:17.
Having security in our Spiritual life gives us confidence to be able to live effectively and be able to impact other people through encouragement. Our security lies in the hope of our Creator God's Promises from His Word and living out those promises by the aid of the Holy Spirit.
Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 13th message titled Concluding Exhortations taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:15-22. At the conclusion of his letter Paul gives a rapid-fire list of exhortations. These are, in many ways, given to flesh out what it means to be awake and sober, ready for the return of Christ.
Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 12th message titled Concluding Exhortations taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14. At the conclusion of his letter Paul gives a rapid-fire list of exhortations. These are, in many ways, given to flesh out what it means to be awake and sober, ready for the return of Christ.
Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 11th message titled Ready: Built Up taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11. Paul wraps up his focus on the return of Christ, tying together the 2 previous themes of understanding the hope we have in Christ Jesus and our position as we awaits his return. His desire is to see the church encouraged and built up, doing the Master’s will with an eye to the sky for His return.
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Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 10th message titled Ready: Awake and Sober taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8. Paul continues to focus on the return of Christ, this time his imagery of waking and sleeping is about our readiness for that return.
Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 9th message titled Ready: Understanding Hope taken from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Now Paul turns his attention to making sure that these believers are ready for the return of Jesus Christ, beginning with solidifying their understanding the hope we have in Christ’s return.
Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 8th message titled Loving taken from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. Paul continues to flesh out his earlier prayer by now focusing on the love he wanted these believers to have - not just for each other but ultimately for those who do not yet follow Jesus.
Merlin Miller continues the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 7th message titled Sanctified taken from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. If the theme from the prior text was Paul’s desire to see the believers in Thessalonica established in their faith, the theme in this text is his desire to see them sanctified. Paul exhorted them to live holy lives, especially in regards to sexual relations.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 6th message titled Established taken from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13. Paul returns to the reason for his writing - to make sure of & acknowledge that these new Thessalonians believers were established in the faith. This text also serves as a transition from the opening remarks to the rest of the letter.
It’s Resurrection Sunday, and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Merlin Miller preaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5. In one long sentence, Peter powerfully declares the truth of the resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us. Because of God’s power, we have a living hope!
Merlin Miller continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This fifth message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20. In this text Paul returns to his earlier giving of thanks for the Thessalonians and their reception of the Gospel, and he communicates his sincere desire to come see them and how he sees them in the Lord.
Merlin Miller continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This fourth message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12. In this text Paul continues to share how they have been entrusted with the Gospel, but this time instead of focusing on what they were proclaiming, he focuses on how they conducted themselves.
This third message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. In the previous text Paul looked at how the Gospel was received, in this text he focuses on how he has been entrusted with the Gospel and how it was shared.
Merlin Miller continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This second message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. Paul follows up his salutation with some reasons why he is thankful to God for the Thessalonian believers. His thanks involves their reception of the Gospel.
Merlin Miller begins a new series preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This first message is an introductory message taken from 1 Thessalonians 1:1.
Merlin Miller concludes the study of Zephaniah with a fifth, and final, message taken from Zephaniah 3:14-20. In light of the dark picture of judgment that has been painted, the joy present in these verses, from both the perspective of the saved remnant and from God Himself, is almost palpable!
Merlin Miller continues the study of Zephaniah, with this fourth message taken from Zephaniah 3:1-13. We have become well acquainted with God’s justice taking place from the clear picture of wrath, but here now a very different result is put on display. And a clear pointer to the fulfillment of God’s justice through Jesus Christ is revealed.
We hear a testimony from the C.A.M. Haiti Hostage Experience. It is entitled Walking by Faith: A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness. Presented by Ray & Cheryl Noecker and family. You will not want to miss the tribute to the God’s power and sovereignty.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Zephaniah, with this third message taken from Zephaniah 2:1-15. After clear messages of how utter and complete God’s judgment of sin will be, finally there is a glimmer of hope in Zephaniah’s message.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Zephaniah, with this second message taken from Zephaniah 1:7-18. The focus of this message is the day of the Lord.
Merlin Miller begins a brand new study of Zephaniah, an Old Testament minor prophet. This first message focuses on background and introduction of who Zephaniah was and the environment in which he prophesied. Attention will also be given to the words the Lord began to speak through him.
For Missions Sunday morning Chris Russell from Destiny Rescue gives us an update on the ministry and also brings a message from the Word.
Merlin Miller continues the theme of discipleship with a special message on living missionary titled Sent. Along with other Scriptures used, the main basis of the message is Acts 1:8.
Merlin Miller shares a special message from his heart for the local church body at Riverview. The text of his message is Philippians 1:3-11.
For the fourth Sunday of Advent we will focus on Peace. Merlin Miller preaches from Isaiah 11 and other related Scriptures, focusing our hearts and minds on the peace brought to us through the coming of Christ brings!
For the third Sunday of Advent we will focus on Joy. Merlin Miller preaches from Isaiah 35 and other related Scriptures, focusing our hearts and minds on the joy that the coming of Christ brings!
For the second Sunday of Advent we will focus on Faith. Merlin Miller preaches from Isaiah 40 and other related Scriptures, illustrating our faithful waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ.
The first Sunday of Advent is here, & the theme is Hope. Merlin Miller preaches from Psalm 80 and other related Scriptures, looking with hope toward the coming of Jesus Christ.
Merlin Miller gives a baptism message about the faith that saves us. One way this saving faith is demonstrated is exemplified in Hebrews 11:26, where Moses considered the reproach of Christ to be of greater worth than the treasures of Egypt.
Gathering Empty Jars - Brian Hershberger is our guest speaker and is sharing a special series about encountering Jesus that is aimed at renewing our devotion to Him.
Encountering Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount - Brian Hershberger is our guest speaker and is sharing a special series about encountering Jesus that is aimed at renewing our devotion to Him.
Brian Hershberger is our guest speaker and is sharing a special series about encountering Jesus that is aimed at renewing our devotion to Him.
Brian Hershberger is our guest speaker and is sharing a special series about encountering Jesus that is aimed at renewing our devotion to Him.
Brian Hershberger is our guest speaker and is sharing a special series about encountering Jesus that is aimed at renewing our devotion to Him.
In a continued effort to make prayer part of the very fabric of who we are as disciple-making disciples of Jesus, Merlin Miller shares the evidences and instances of prayer in the Acts of the Apostles.
Our guest speaker is Mike Baker, Director of Partner Development for Rosedale International.
Merlin Miller concludes the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 35th message is taken from Ephesians 6:21-24. A few small details are covered, and then concluding remarks are drawn summarizing the entire epistle.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message, entitled "Stand Firm", is taken from Ephesians 6:18-20 and wraps up the study of the armor of God. The particular focus of this message is on prayer, our worship of, and dependence on God.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message, entitled "Stand Firm", is taken from Ephesians 6:17b and continues the study of the armor of God. The particular focus of this message is on the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message, entitled "Stand Firm", is taken from Ephesians 6:17a and continues the study of the armor of God. The particular focus of this message is on the helmet of salvation.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message, entitled "Stand Firm", is taken from Ephesians 6:15 and continues the study of the armor of God. The particular focus of this message is on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message, entitled "Stand Firm", is taken from Ephesians 6:14b and continues the study of the armor of God. The particular focus of this message is on the breastplate of righteousness.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message, entitled "Stand Firm", is taken from Ephesians 6:14a and continues the study of the armor of God. The particular focus of this message is on the belt of truth.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This message is entitled "Stand Firm" and taken from Ephesians 6:10-13. This begins the concluding remarks of Paul's letter with his exhortation on being able to continue in the things he has taught.
On a Missions Sunday morning we will hear an update from Joe & Lindsay Risinger, who are home on furlough from Uganda.
Using Psalm 46 and weaving in stories (from Scripture and otherwise), Merlin Miller highlights the need, and the power, of prayer. Prayer is the vital component of a desire to make disciples. Prayer is our declaration that we believe the battle belongs to the Lord.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 26th message, titled "Light in the Home" continues the discussion of how walking as children of light affects the home, this time focusing on bondservants and masters.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 25th message, titled "Light in the Home" continues the discussion of how walking as children of light affects the home, this time focusing on children and parents.
We need to take all our life experiences, trials, tribulations, victories, blessings, and struggles and use them as character building. God might be preparing us to do a mighty work, lend a helping hand, have a listening ear, or give words of encouragement.
Merlin Miller preaches a special sermon on Dads as disciple makers. To celebrate Father's Day we want to take a look at the special role fathers play in making disciples, especially of their own children.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 24th message, entitled "Light in the Home" is still from Ephesians 5:22-33, continuing to examine the marriage relationship and how it is to demonstrate the relationship between Christ and the church.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 23rd message is taken from Ephesians 5:22-33 and is entitled "Light in the Home". Paul now turns his attention to how the most intimate relationships we have - those in the home - indicate whether we are walking as children of light or not.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 22nd message is taken from Ephesians 5:15-21. Paul continues his contrasting of walking in darkness versus walking as children of light, or the old man versus the new man. In this text we'll also discover some signs that indicate we are new creatures.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 21st message is taken from Ephesians 5:7-14. It is in these verses that we find the name of the entire series - if we have been brought out of darkness into light, we are to walk as children of light!
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 20th message is taken from Ephesians 5:1-6. Paul continues his application of the theology shared in the opening chapters, reminding believers that we are to be imitators of God.
Merlin Miller preaches a special sermon on Moms as disciple makers. To celebrate Mother's Day we want to take a look at the special role mothers play in making disciples, especially of their own children.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, with this 19th message taken from Ephesians 4:25-32. Now Paul is mentioning some very specific things that demonstrate that we are walking in the light, pertaining especially to our interactions with those around us.
It's a missions Sunday morning, & Ebenezer Samuel from Serve India Ministries brings the morning message.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, with this 18th message taken from Ephesians 4:17-24. This is part 2 of 2 from the same text, laying out the groundwork for some very practical teaching on what walking as children of light really means.
Pastor Gary Sheets of Middlebury Community Church shares an amazing testimony of how the Lord very literally saved his life and is still working miracles today.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, with this 17th message taken from Ephesians 4:17-24. This is part 1 of 2 from the same text, laying out the groundwork for some very practical teaching on what walking as children of light really means.
Joe Byler preaches a message from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 talking about how King Jehoshaphat dealt with a problem that looked overwhelming.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series with the 16th message, taken from Ephesians 4:7-16, entitled "Grace to Grow". This is the second message taken from the same text, finishing out the discussion on how each of us have roles to play within the body of Christ.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series with the 15th message, taken from Ephesians 4:7-16, entitled "Grace to Grow". On the heels of stressing unity within the body, Paul reveals one reason why that is difficult: we have different gifts and motivations. But Paul maintains that this diversity is actually the grace from Jesus that we all need to grow in our walk with Him.
Merlin Miller brings the "Walk as Children of Light" series and our annual theme of "Make Disciples" together with a sermon that focuses on unity.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 14th message is taken from Ephesians 4:1-6 and is entitled “Walk Worthy”. Paul now turns his attention to the practical applications of all the great theological truths he has been sharing. The general exhortation is to walk worthy of the calling to which we have been called, but the first specific way he brings to us is in the area of unity.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 13th message is taken from Ephesians 3:14-21 and is entitled “Rooted & Grounded in Love”. Paul returns to what he was saying before he "interrupted" himself with a powerful prayer on behalf of the Ephesians. This text also serves as a transition point from the more theological part of his letter to the more applicable part.
Merlin Miller continues the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 12th message is taken from Ephesians 3:7-13 and is entitled “The Unsearchable Riches of Christ”. Paul finishes his interruption of himself with not only how he fits into the picture but also encouraging the Ephesian believers not to lose heart due to his sufferings.
Merlin Miller returns to the Walk as Children of Light series, a study of Ephesians. This 11th message is taken from Ephesians 3:1-6 and is entitled “The Mystery of Christ”. Paul interrupts himself to restate the points he has been making and how he himself fits into the whole story.
Merlin Miller introduces the theme we will focus on in 2022: Make Disciples. The text for this theme comes from Jesus’ great commission to all believers found in Matthew 28:16-20. This theme will be explored in various ways throughout 2022.
Merlin Miller preaches a short Christmas series entitled “Christ has come!” The text for all the messages will come from Luke 1:68-79. This fifth & final part focuses on the fact that we serve Him.
Merlin Miller preaches a short Christmas series entitled “Christ has come!” The text for all four messages will come from Luke 1:68-79. This third part focuses on the fact that God has redeemed us.
Merlin Miller preaches a short Christmas series entitled “Christ has come!” The text for all four messages will come from Luke 1:68-79. This second part focuses on the fact that we have received mercy.
Merlin Miller preaches a short Christmas series entitled “Christ has come!” The text for all four messages will come from Luke 1:68-79. This first part focuses on the fact that God has visited us.
Merlin Miller continues the “Walk as Children of Light” series, a study of Ephesians. This 10th message is taken from Ephesians 2:19-22 & is entitled A Dwelling Place for God. Having established that the wall of hostility between those near (Jews) and those far (Gentiles) has been destroyed in Christ, Paul concludes this section with the truth that together we become a dwelling place for God.
Duey Matthews is our guest speaker for a special series focused on revival. This fifth/last message taken from Acts 10:34-48.
Duey Matthews is our guest speaker for a special series focused on revival. This forth message taken from Philippians 3:1-15.
Duey Matthews is our guest speaker for a special series focused on revival. This third message taken from 2 Corinthians 10:1-5.
Duey Matthews is our guest speaker for a special series focused on revival. This second message taken from 1 John 2:18-29.
Duey Matthews is our guest speaker for a special series focused on revival. 1st message taken from Isaiah chapter 40.
Merlin Miller continues the “Walk as Children of Light” series from Ephesians. This seventh message is taken from Ephesians 2:1-7 and titled “And you... but God”. In this text the great power of God, and His rich mercy and grace, is highlighted in describing our salvation.
On this special missions Sunday morning our guests are World Missionary Press. They are giving a ministry update and Joe Chadburn is also sharing from the Word.
Merlin Miller continues the series “Walk as Children of Light”. This sixth message is entitled Enlighten the Eyes of Your Heart, taken from Ephesians 1:15-23. Part 2 of 2 from this text outlines the glorious things that Paul is praying that believers will know.
Merlin Miller continues the series “Walk as Children of Light”. This fifth message is entitled Enlighten the Eyes of Your Heart, taken from Ephesians 1:15-23. As Paul hears of their growing faith in Jesus, he prays some specific things for the Ephesian believers. This is part 1 of 2 from the same text.
Merlin Miller continues the series “Walk as Children of Light”. This fourth message is entitled Blessings in Christ, continuing to exalt Christ by describing the incredible blessings offered to us in Him.
Merlin Miller continues the series “Walk as Children of Light”. This third message is entitled Blessings in Christ where Paul begins the heart of his letter. The exaltation of Christ begins by describing in grand strokes the blessings we have received in Christ. He is already pointing to the latter half of the letter with the exhortation for us to bless God in response to these blessings.
Merlin Miller continues the series “Walk as Children of Light”. This second message is entitled Grace and Peace and continues to introduce the study of Ephesians. Broad themes of the letter are discussed, supporting Paul’s opening words of asking for God’s grace and peace to be upon His people.
Merlin Miller begins a new series called “Walk as Children of Light”, which is a study of Ephesians. This first message is entitled To the saints in Ephesus and deals with the background of Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus.
Merlin Miller preaches a 3 part message called Jesus Messiah, based on Andrew’s confession that Jesus was the Messiah, which means Christ (John 1:41). This last part focuses on the fact that the Messiah was exalted.
Merlin Miller preaches a 3 part message called Jesus Messiah, based on Andrew’s confession that Jesus was the Messiah, which means Christ (John 1:41). This second part focuses on the fact that the Messiah was rejected.
Merlin Miller preaches a 3 part message called Jesus Messiah, based on Andrew’s confession that Jesus was the Messiah, which means Christ (John 1:41). This first part focuses on the fact that the Messiah was sent.
Merlin Miller preaches a message called Divine Power to Destroy Strongholds taken from 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. What are the strongholds present in our lives and what divine power has God given us to tear those down?
Merlin Miller preaches a special message called Baptized taken from Mark 1:8. This is, of course, for a baptism service and focuses on the wonderful truth that in Christ we are not just baptized with water, but we are baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Merlin Miller preaches a message on what the concept of the Sabbath is in Scripture, reasons why we still need a Sabbath today, and some thoughts on what that may look like.
Merlin Miller wraps up the study of the book of Nehemiah with one more message tying to together and summarizing what we have learned.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah with this 27th message taken from Nehemiah 13:23-31. Nehemiah’s conclusion continues as he focuses on the intermarriage that resumed between the people of Judah and their neighboring countries.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah with this 26th message taken from Nehemiah 13:15-22. Nehemiah’s conclusion continues as he focuses on the steps he took to ensure a Sabbath rest for the people of Jerusalem.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah with this 25th message taken from Nehemiah 12:44-13:14. These are now the concluding sections of Nehemiah as he summarizes the work has has done in Jerusalem. At the end of each section he asks God to remember him for his obedience.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah with this 24th message taken from Nehemiah 12:1-43. The main thrust of this passage is the dedication of the wall that has been rebuilt around the city of Jerusalem.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with this 22nd part taken from Nehemiah 9:38-10:39. This is a completion of looking at the confession and repentance made by the exiles. This particular text lists the obligations that they made as they returned to the singular worship of God.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah with this 21tst message, again titled The People Confess & Repent, continuing from Nehemiah 9:1-37.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with this 20th message, titled The People Confess & Repent, taken from Nehemiah 9:1-37. The text has been building to this culmination, this true rebuilding of the people of God. The spiritual identity that is being rebuilt mirrors the physical identity that was rebuilt with the wall. And we can learn about confessing & repenting from these ancient people.
It’s resurrection Sunday! Merlin Miller shares a special sermon focused on the power of Christ’s resurrection and the hope it brings to us.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, with this 19th message called The Response to the Word taken from Nehemiah 8:13-18. As the people gather and continue to study the Torah, they continue to respond accordingly.
We begin a special series of revival meetings with Shawn Otto focused on God’s grace, taken from the Gospel of Mark. This first session is titled God’s Grace is Scandalous.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah with this 18th message taken from Nehemiah 8:1-12. In the prior message over the same text the focus was the reading of the Word, this time the focus is on the response of those who were listening to the Word.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with this 17th message taken from Nehemiah 8:1-12. God has gathered the entire group of exiles together, and His purpose is to expose them to the Book of the Law. The thrust of the text is the rebuilding work that the Word of God does to the people of God.
Merlin Miller preaches a special baptism message from 2 Timothy 2:8-13. Paul gives Timothy a trustworthy saying, and we can likewise trust in these words as a guide for our Christian life.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah, with the 16th message taken from Nehemiah 7:5-73. What appears to be a difficult list of names that are hard to work through nevertheless reveals a few nuggets for us. And ultimately we will see this as a transition to the real rebuilding that God is interested in.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah, with the 15th message taken from Nehemiah 6:15-7:4. In this text we see that the wall is finished, which strikes fear in the neighboring groups. But Nehemiah does not let down his guard, and again there is great application and instruction for us.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah, with this 14th message taken from Nehemiah 6:1-14. Nehemiah returns his attention to the building of the wall, and the renewed efforts at stopping the rebuilding now that the wall is almost complete. Once again we see opposition from the “outside” and the “inside”, and once again we see how a godly leader responds.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, continuing to take a look at the reforms Nehemiah instituted in Nehemiah 5:14-19. It is for these internal reforms that he asks God to remember him for, not the external rebuilding he is doing.
Special guest speaker Chris Russell shares with us on our Missions Sunday Morning about Destiny Rescue. They are an organization that helps to rescue and protect kids from trafficking in many countries across the globe. Warning: Some of what is talked about may be somewhat of a sensitive topic for younger ears.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, with this 12th message taken from Nehemiah 5:1-13. As the visible wall is being rebuilt, other less visible issues rise to the surface - how will Nehemiah deal with these internal identity issues?
Glen Gingerich fill in for Merlin encouraging us to be humble and rid ourselves of pride.
Merlin Miller closes out the year by highlighting again the focus for 2020: back to the basics.
Merlin Miller focuses on the coming of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season, using the words of John the Baptist who was the Messiah’s forerunner. Part 2 of 2 highlights John’s announcement that the Messiah has come.
Merlin Miller focuses on the coming of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season, using the words of John the Baptist who was the Messiah’s forerunner. Part 1 of 2 highlights John’s call to prepare the way of the Lord.s
Merlin Miller concludes his morning message about the disciples in the boat taken from Matthew 14.
Merlin Miller preaches part 1 of a special “mini-series” focused on revival taken from Matthew 14:22-33. The background story is Jesus walking on the water, but the particular focus is on Jesus’ words: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with this 11th message taken from Nehemiah 4:15-23. This concludes the section focused on the battle to build the wall, again taking time to see what Nehemiah did, as well as finding application from that to our own lives.
Guest Speaker Israel Wayne shares a message with tips of how to live in our increasingly pagan world. Main text taken from Jeremiah 29.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah, with the 10th message taken from Nehemiah 4:7-14. The battle to rebuild the wall and gates intensifies, and it is interesting to see the source of the opposition faced by the builders. Even more remarkable is to see how our experiences today, though different in a physical sense, are ultimately the same.
Merlin Miller returns to the study of Nehemiah with the 9th message, taken from Nehemiah 4:1-6. As the wall is being built, the opposition continues to try to hamper the rebuilding. As we see their battle to build unfold we can learn about the battles we face.
Merlin Miller shares another devotional message, continuing to dig into the theme of coming back to the basics of our faith.
Merlin Miller touches on some practical ways to rebuild the walls that have been broken down in our churches, homes, and communities.
Merlin Miller continues Nehemiah with the 8th sermon taken from Nehemiah 3:1-32. This chapter details those who helped rebuild the wall. Can we learn anything from a long list of names that hard to pronounce?
Merlin Miller preaches the fourth message from Nehemiah, this time covering Nehemiah 1:4-11. This text contains the immediate, and intense, response Nehemiah has when he learns of the status of Jerusalem and the remnant there.
Merlin Miller continues the study of Nehemiah looking at chapter 2 verses 9-16. Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem, but what will he do first? We see that he is a man of careful action. We also see that immediately opposition appears to what God is doing.
Merlin Miller returns to Nehemiah with the text taken from chapter 2 verses 1-8. Nehemiah has been praying and fasting, but now he turns action and makes his request before the king.
Merlin Miller preaches the fourth message from Nehemiah, this time covering Nehemiah 1:4-11. This text contains the immediate, and intense, response Nehemiah has when he learns of the status of Jerusalem and the remnant there.
Merlin Miller continues to focus on Nehemiah 1:1-3, this time focusing on areas of trouble & shame that we have today in our personal lives, our families and our churches due to broken down walls & burned gates. Though the message is tough to hear, we can not hope to repair those breeches unless we are aware of them.
Merlin Miller gives the second message from the Nehemiah series, from Nehemiah 1:1-3. Nehemiah inquires about the status of those left behind in Judah, particularly the city of Jerusalem. The answer given is that they are in great “trouble and shame”, evidenced by the broken down wall and burned gates of that great city. What can we learn in addition to these historical facts?
Merlin Miller begins a new series: a study of the book of Nehemiah. This first sermon is an introduction to this series, setting up for a subsequent exegetical teaching of this dynamic book of Old Testament Scripture.
On this missions Sunday morning we will hear from a few people from our church who have recently gone on a mission trip of some kind. Kris Reckers will also share from the Word.
Merlin Miller preaches the final message from the Foundations series based on our Statement of Theology and our Statement of Faith & Practice. This final installment focuses on the sanctity of life.
Merlin Miller preaches a special baptism message from 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 entitles “Awake or Asleep”.
Merlin Miller continues the Foundations series based on our Statement of Faith and Practice. The focus of this particular message is on submission, specifically submission to God’s order. Again this worldview is counter-cultural, yet evident in Scripture.
Glen Gingerich fills in for Merlin on short notice. Message about Jacob wrestling with God from Genesis 28.
As things return to more normal, Merlin Miller returns to the Foundations series. The focus of this message, taken from our Statement of Faith and Practice is on nonresistance. This worldview is somewhat unique to Anabaptist faith, yet is well represented in Scripture.
Merlin Miller continues the devotional messages on the songs of ascent from the book of Psalms. This time the text is Psalm 134. This is the final song, exhorting us to give all our focus to bless the Lord…and asking for His blessing on us.
Merlin Miller continues the devotional messages on the songs of ascent from the book of Psalms. This time the text is Psalm 130. As we get closer to the presence of the Lord the focus changes from those things around us to those things within us.
As we continue our devotional messages, Merlin Miller does a short focus on the songs of ascent from the book of Psalms. This first message is taken primarily from Psalm 120.
In part 2 of a brief devotional of 2 Peter 3 Merlin Miller shares how we, as believers, should respond since we know the certainty of the coming of the return of Jesus Christ. He also shares the worthiness of Jesus Christ, for who He is and what He has done.
In part 1 of a brief devotional of 2 Peter 3 Merlin Miller shares the certainty of God's promise that Jesus Christ will return and that when he does the earth and heavens will be destroyed and we will be judged. He also shares the incredible gift of grace that God has given us in being patient with us before that great and awful Day.
Merlin Miller shares a devotional message from Jesus' interaction with Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42. There are many things that take our time and attention, but this brief exchange shows us that there are some things that are most important. This message ties in to our theme of Back to the Basics, looks back at the challenge issued at the beginning of our quarantine time, and looks forward to when that time may end.
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