River Valley Podcast: Recent Episodes
River Valley Church
Welcome to the weekly podcast of River Valley Church! River Valley is a thriving local church with a global vision founded by Pastors Rob and Becca Ketterling in 1995. Our mission is to lead people into an authentic, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people worship God, connect with one another and are launched into their God-given purpose. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.rivervalley.org/ or download the River Valley Church app.
Pastor Kirk talks about what a spiritual audit looks like, tithing and answers some of your questions. Listen to the full podcast to hear a brand new, unreleased song from our team, "Anywhere Else."
Pastor Logan talks about the State Fair, the Minnesota Vikings and answers some of your questions. Listen to the entire podcast for an acoustic version of “Common Ground.”
Pastor Rob continues in our series, Too Far From the Farm. In this message, Pastor Rob travels to a farm and shares the importance of how the blood of Jesus is.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the Generosity Accelerator in Alaska and our latest message, "Too Far From the Farm." Listen to the entire podcast for an unreleased song titled, "So Sweet" by Pastor Ryan Williams.
Pastor Rob begins a new series, Too Far From the Farm. In this message, Pastor Rob travels to a farm and shares some parallels to the gospel.
In this episode, Pastor Logan and Pastor Kirk talk about topics such as SOAP, mental health and marijuana! Listen until the end for a version of "Sunrise" from River Valley AGES.
John Bevere shares an incredible message that challenges us to fear God as we embrace his heart.
Pastor Logan talks about Pastor Kirk's message, drawing near to God and what you can do for "Bold Month!" Listen all the way through for a song from River Valley AGES.
Pastor Kirk finishes closes out our series over 1 Peter. He reminds us to stay alert and stand firm in our faith.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan record this episode from General Council in Columbus, Ohio! Listen to their conversation about creativity, art and finding a wife.
Pastor Rob shared an incredible message on 1 Peter 5 and encouraged us to clothe ourselves with the apron of humility!
"In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for
'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you."
-1 Peter 5:5-7
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about Kingdom Builders, how to reach your neighborhood for Jesus and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Be sure to listen all the way through for a new unreleased song from our worship team, "Above it All."
Pastor Rob continues in our series 1 Peter. He encourages us to be hope holders and live life with boldness!
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the Book of Acts, sherbet and speaking in tongues.
Pastor Kirk Graham continues our series on the book of 1 Peter. He reminds us that we are a living stone rejected by men and chosen by God and that our job is to praise the Lord.
Listen to Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan discuss Independence Day, suffering & the Sabbath.
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Pastor Rob begins a series on the book of 1 Peter. In this message, Pastor Rob encourages us to stay strong in the suffering and reminds us that there is always a greater plan at work!
"In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." -1 Peter 1:6-7
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan answer your questions!
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Guest Speaker, Dick Brodgen, shares that the Church should be living an apostolic nasty life, with a consecrated edginess that fixates on the worth of Jesus and His glory amongst all nations.
Listen to Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the weekend and answer your questions!
Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir came to sing songs of praise and worship and share powerful testimonies of what God is doing in their lives.
Pastor Rob finishes our three-part series on the power of the Holy Spirit by sharing how we can stay full of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about Herbert Cooper's message on the Holy Spirit, River Valley Conference and Adirondack Chairs.
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Pastor Rob Ketterling shares a special message based on his new book, "Keep the Change."
Keep The Change is all about holding the gains you’ve made in your life. So many people make changes in their lives but after a few months or years, they slide back into their old habits. Once you’ve made progress, what can you do to hold the gains and keep the change?
More about Keep the Change: https://robketterling.com/
Pastor Kirk reminds us that blessings will come because we belong to the family of Christ. Today, you can be confident that God will supply everything according to His goodness.
Pastor Rob Ketterling encourages us to ask for God's will as we celebrate our biggest weekend of the year: Miracle Offering! In this message, Pastor Rob shares a list of what the early church prayed for. Let's be challenged to pray for these prompts!
Joe Anderson shares a powerful testimony of God's redemptive power. In this message, Joe reminds us that sovereignty + surrender = redemption!
Pastor Rob challenges us to stop limiting what God can do in and through us! God has the ability to do exactly what He told you He would do. Let’s believe that!
When you live in obedience and when you're faithful with what you've been given, hear the "well done." In this message, Pastor Rob challenges us to stand strong and work for the "well done."
Hit the incline: a message from guest speaker, Charlotte Gambill. God is asking us to believe again, step up again, reach out again and climb again!
God gets the glory in your healing, in your faithfulness and in the way you live your life. In this message, Pastor Rob builds on Part One of "I Didn't Ask For This" from last week. We pray an abundance of peace and joy for you and your family!
In part one of “I Didn’t Ask For This,” Pastor Rob challenges us to stop trying to assign blame and understand that all suffering will end someday.
Be encouraged to move forward and live differently!
Pastor Kirk Graham shares a message titled, “As for Me and My House.” This message reminds us to fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and faithfulness. Today and every day, let’s decide to live for Jesus!
Pastor Rob reminds us that even after everything, God still comes through! We pray this message encourages you to trust God on another level this week!
John Bevere shares a POWERFUL message and challenges us to be unoffendable. We pray this message encourages you to live an unoffendable life, pray for those who have mistreated you and seek reconciliation.
Pastor Kirk teaches on the importance of Holy Communion. In this teaching we are reminded that through communion we show our gratitude for what was done on the cross and what awaits us in eternity.
We cannot take communion and not encounter God!
Our God is a God of healing, restoration and redemption!
“Our physical bodies are aligning with the fact that God is a healing God and he created us with the ability to heal” - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob Ketterling ends Seek Week with Sunday service about the Greatest Commandment: Love Your Neighbor
Pastor Rob Ketterling kicked off Seek Week with Sunday service about the Greatest Commandment: love God.
Pastor Rob Ketterling encourages us to lean in and be ready to say yes to wherever the Lord is sending us.
In Part Two of our "Let There Be Light" series, Pastor Rob talks with Dr. Wiseman and Dr. Hammar about God, space and the possibility of life on other planets.
The "Let There Be Light" series kicked off this week and Pastor Rob sat down with Dr. Wiseman, an Astrophysicist, and Dr. Hammar, a Professor of Astronomy, to talk about God, space and the creation of the universe.
Dr. Barnabas Mtokambali reminds us that God’s passion for the harvest will come to us as a direct result of our love for Christ and our commitment to him. Today, pray that to be filled with God’s passion for the lost!
Pastor Davey Collins shares what it looks like to build your life on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ.
"We have the privilege of praying for people and praying forward" - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob concludes our “Ask Seek Pray” series and encourages us to pray forward.
“There are indescribable things God wants to pour out in your life in the presence of prayer.” - Pastor Kirk Graham
It was Campus Pastor week for part three, “Pray For,” of our “Ask, Seek, Pray” series.
You can find each message from the different locations here: https://www.rivervalley.org/sermon/pray-for-part-3/
Pastor Rob Ketterling continues our "Ask Seek Pray" series and shares a message all about seeking.
Pastor Rob Ketterling starts a new series based on our 2022 vision for the year, "Ask, Seek, Pray." In this message, we are encouraged to have a posture of asking God for MORE!
Pastor Rob Ketterling shares the significance of water baptism and looks at what the Bible says about being water baptized.
In this message, Pastor Dominic Yeo looks at Matthew 14:15-31 and shares four keys to breakthrough. We pray this message encourages and challenges you!
Pastor Davey Collins looks at “Desperate Heart” by River Valley AGES and shares what it looks like to be desperate for Jesus.
Pastor Rob shares a message titled, “East to West” and reminds us that when we’re forgiven, our sins are gone!
“He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west.” -Psalm 103:12
“Following Jesus will take your entire life, but what it doesn’t take is your joy!”
Pastor Kirk Graham reminds us that as Christ-followers, we should look like the most joyful people on the planet! Be encouraged to take back your joy today!
Pastor Rob continues our series on generosity and shares what biblical personal finance looks like!
We continue the generosity series by learning about over and above giving. In this message, Pastor Rob Ketterling encourages us to plan, vision, dream and watch what God does!
A heart touched by God gives generously!
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’” 2 Corinthians 9:7
There’s more in YOU! What God-given gifts do you need to stir up and use for the Kingdom of God? Don’t let fear keep you from moving ahead in the gifts that you have.
“For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” -2 Timothy 1:6-7
“Let’s not spend our lives chasing a cloak, let’s spend our lives chasing a Kingdom.”
Pastor Terry Parkman preached a message on Elijah and Elisha from 2 Kings 2 and encouraged us to step forward in faith toward the things God is calling us to.
Pastor Kirk Graham continues our series based on “The Chosen.” In this message, we look at the story of Jesus and the woman at the well.
"Jesus loves the outcasts and so should we!"
In this episode, we look at the story of Jesus cleansing a leper and Pastor Rob Ketterling challenges us to love the outcasts.
Jesus loves his children and calls his church to love his children too! "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me." -Mark 9:37
Pastor Rob Ketterling starts our new series based on the TV Series, “The Chosen.” In this message, we look at the story of Jesus redeeming Mary Magdalene.
In this message, Pastor Rob Ketterling casts fresh vision for our church. In 2022, we are continuing to believe God will do more than all we can ask or imagine! We are ready to ask, seek and pray!
As we kick off 2022, Pastor Kirk encourages us to acknowledge the greatness of God and what He is doing in our lives! "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33
Merry Christmas from River Valley Church! In this message, Pastor Kirk Graham shares about the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.
We need peace on earth. In this message, Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. If you’re looking for peace today, simply ask the Prince of Peace to give you peace of mind.
Pastor Kirk kicks off our "His Name Will Be" Christmas series at River Valley Church. In this message, we look at Jesus as our Great Redeemer.
"When we stand for the things of the Lord, the Lord stands with us." Pastor Kirk shares a powerful message about having courage. What do you need courage to stand for today?
- To confess sin?
- To declare a new day in your house?
- To pursue your spouse again?
- To train your children in the ways of the Lord?
- To fight in the spiritual realm through prayer?
- To pursue healing?
- To live generously?
- To forgive?
Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that our motive is to bring glory and honor to God's Kingdom.
"Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." -Psalm 115:1
"God loves it when you move on a maybe" Pastor Rob Ketterling shares a challenging word with us on Miracle Offering weekend. Let's believe God for more and step into all that he is asking of us, even and especially if it's on a "maybe!"
Pastor Kirk Graham preaches a message titled Hot Thoughts, encouraging and teaching us to think like Christ. We pray this message helps inspire you to step into greater gifts in your own life.
God has the screenshot. Pastor Rob shares a "HOT MIC" message and challenges us with the thought that no matter who we are speaking to or where we are, "The mic is on and God is listening."
The words we say matter. We are not to use our tongues to speak out gossip, slander, false accusations or words of anger. Instead, let the words that flow from our mouths be words that bring life!
"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." Psalms 19:14 NLT
Pastor Rob Ketterling preaches on leaning into the grace of God, the gifts of God and the fruits of the Spirit.
We’re saved by grace, then we’re given gifts and then the fruits of the Spirit develop in us. You can't have one of these without the other two! As you continue to abide in Christ and be more like Jesus, you will see the fruits of the Spirit grow in your life.
In this message, Lisa Harper shares about the goodness of God. We pray this message reminds you that you are loved!
Special guest, Lisa Harper, shares an encouraging message about the goodness of God. Lisa reminded us that we don’t need all the answers, we need the presence of God. Let’s ask the Holy Spirit for a fresh wind today!
"Life will bring you people and circumstances to reveal where you're not free." Michael Jr. shares a powerful message with River Valley Church! He reminds us to press in to conflict and listen for God’s voice. Conflict = a key to laughter and peace!