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Riverway Church
Welcome to the Riverway Church podcast! Riverway is a non-denominational, inter-generational church located in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Riverway is a place where everybody can come and start a journey with God. Check us out at our website: www.riverwaychurch.com
In week 3 of 'Light For My Path' Ryan encourages us to establish a regular routine of reading the Bible, listening to what God is saying, and allowing His truths to lead us.
In week 2 of 'Light For My Path' Ryan discusses the historical & textual significance of the Bible, the history that happens throughout its pages and how it came to become the book we have today.
In week 1 of our series 'Light For My Path' Levi discusses why the Bible is an important book and the impact that it can have on our lives as we read & apply it.
What is our purpose as a church? What is the mission that Jesus has called us to? - We believe that we exist to help people find and follow Jesus, so how can we intentionally make it easy for others to begin to follow Him?
Having no plan for our finances puts us at risk of being broke our whole life. Developing a financial plan allows us to live in financial freedom and honors God, the one who is our provider.
When we give, it's our way of thanking God for the blessings He has given us. God asks us to prioritize our giving to Him, believing that He will faithfully provide all that we need.
When it comes to us managing the finances we've been blessed with, we face a choice: do we act on our impulse, or do we ask God for His wisdom and follow His timing, His leading, and His provision?
Jesus talked a lot about money, and it was never about dollars & cents but always about our hearts - so what can we gain by viewing finances from God's perspective?
Jesus defeated death and was raised to new life - He is alive! That hope of new life is available us, so will we choose to follow Jesus and experience new life in Him?
In week 3 of ‘Journey To The Cross’ Ryan walks us through the circumstances of Jesus’ crucifixion, and outlines how Jesus’ sacrifice paid the price for our redemption.
In week 2 of 'Journey To The Cross' John Alexander walks us through Jesus' encounters with Pilate & the religious leaders, and shows us the lessons to be learned from those involved.
In week 1 of 'Journey To The Cross', Jeremiah walks us through the events that led Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane, where He calls out to God in the midst of His struggle with doubt & uncertainty.
The way we can fight for a more peaceful, unified marriage is by competing to put our spouse first; choosing to serve & support them with humility, just as Jesus did for us.
Staying in love, unified, and connected in your marriage doesn't happen by accident... it's a direct result of your intention.
What's the secret to a lasting relationship? It's not about happy emotions; Instead it's what we choose to believe about our spouse that will allow our relationship to stay healthy.
Forgiveness has the power to change the dynamics in your marriage, from fighting to be right to fighting for resolution & unity with each other.
Our brokenness causes us to be disconnected from God and can lead us to live in denial of our own mistakes. Repentance leads us back to God's mercy & love; a love that restores our soul and gives us rest.
What is your soul anchored in? External components can change & falter; internal peace & identity comes through knowing who we are in God.
Our souls can become worn down by pain, hurt, distractions, and the frantic pace of an overly-busy life. Creating space to intentionally hear God's direction, follow His leading, and take steps to grow our relationship with Him will lead to healing & new life for our souls.
Our soul is the center of us, it's the core of who we are. By taking care of our soul we build up the health & vitality of our entire being.
Christmas is more than just a story, it's a message of Good News! God sent us Jesus so that we might know the promise of His love, and trust in it.
You've maybe heard the Christmas story, chances are you reflect on the story at Christmastime, but what do you BELIEVE about the Christmas story?
When angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds outside of Bethlehem, they said they had Good News to share. Likewise, when the followers of Jesus began to tell His story, they called it the Good News. Just what about the Christmas story makes it a good story?
In week 5 of 'The Nots of Jesus', Ryan encourages us to bring our faith questions to Jesus - so that the doubt we have may become a catalyst to build our faith Him.
In week 4 of 'The Nots of Jesus' Ryan encourages with what Jesus says about worry: that God sees us and cares for us, and as we follow Him He will be faithful to provide exactly what we need.
In week 3 of 'The Nots of Jesus' Ryan discusses what Jesus said about judgment - its purpose, its place, and its impact.
In week 2 of 'The Nots of Jesus' Ryan discusses how Jesus urges us to leave our sin behind and to step into the life of freedom that He has for us.
In week 1 of 'The Nots of Jesus' Ryan discusses a new approach to fear, what awaits us on the other side of our fears, and how we can face our fears with faith.
Jesus gave us the ultimate example of a servant: a leader who is willing to put themself underneath others, in order to show us the power in serving those around us. What can happen in our world if we follow Jesus' example and say YES to serving?
Our relationships are an area of life specifically unique to each of us. When our life gets a bit cluttered it's those closest to us who end up bearing some extra relational weight. How can we best prioritize the most important parts of our life and be present with our loved ones, rather than asking them to endlessly handle the weight of our absence?
Choosing to develop margin in our finances is a discipline. It takes work, but it can lower our stress levels and is a way that we can honor God by wisely managing what He has given us.
What steps can we take to best prioritize our time and ensure that we're filling our lives with what matters most?
How does a cluttered life affect us, and what can we expect to gain from our life if we take the opportunity to deal with the clutter?
As we celebrate 12 years as a church, we reflect on what God has done in us and take a look at where He is leading us.
Jesus spoke to call us into action; for us to not only hear what He was saying, but to respond to what He said. When we hear Him speaking to us and respond accordingly, our faith grows through our response.
Situations in life can cause us to doubt & ask questions, even when we have faith in God. In the midst of doubt, Jesus reaches out to us, and as He asks "why did you doubt?", He shows us that He is faithful and will never fail us.
Jesus' prayer for His followers was that we be unified through God's love, so that others may see and experience the love of God through us.
Following Jesus is about more than just knowing the right things; it's about becoming more like Him, caring about what Jesus cares about, and loving those that He loves.
In week 3 of 'Red Letters', Jeremiah Curran shares a talk about God's outlook & gameplan for our life. When we come to a place in life where we say "I can't", we can put our faith in God and declare "God, you can!"
Is there a correct or incorrect way to pray? Jesus' followers asked Him about prayer, and His response to them is noted in one of the most famous passages in scripture.
What we do and where we're heading is defined by who we're following. If we choose to follow Jesus, how does that impact the path we're walking in life?
Overstressed. Overbooked. Burnout leaves us on the tattered edge of exhaustion, and is a dangerous place to live in, because it affects how we engage with the world around us. We act differently in our relationships, we lose motivation & focus in our tasks, and we find ourselves running to whatever quick fix offers us some relief. What steps can we take to refill & refuel our souls and find strength that empowers us to live life filled with renewed hope?
Pride is a danger to our soul; it shuts us in on ourselves and shuts others out, even shutting us off from God.
Taking steps to grow in gratitude & humility keeps us open to what God is doing in others around us. That grows in us a healthy soul that cares about not just ourselves, but others too!
Compromise doesn't surprise us out of nowhere, it tends to build through small choices & decisions. What steps can we take in order to protect ourselves from those damaging choices and build a life that honors Jesus?
God's heart is to give us hope and peace. In this world of brokenness & failings, we have the promise that His perfect love with never fail us.
Jesus was always connecting with the heart of those around Him. Following His example, we want to reach out and bless our community - so that others can see Him in us.
In our most difficult and lonely moments, God still hears us. When we feel defeated, He wants to lead us into a future filled with hope.
As we step into a new season of life, evaluating our past mistakes and our future hopes & dreams will help us make wise decisions. If we see red flags indicating danger ahead, that's our opportunity to head for safety.
When transitioning into a new season in life where we don't know what to do, we need advice! By asking others whom we trust that have gone through that season, we can receive wisdom for what's ahead of us.
Unexpected transitions in life can throw us off balance... unless we have an anchor to keep us grounded. God's promises are unchanging; they are a secure anchor for our souls.
If we want to make a change in our life, it's our choice to DO something that brings change; not just our good intentions. The same goes for our faith; we can hear God speaking to us, but we have the power in choosing to put our faith into action.
Jesus' resurrection was the greatest comeback in history! Because of the cross, we have a way back to God, our Father who loves us.
We believe that the faith of the next generation is worth everything; for that dream to become a reality it requires our commitment. It takes us stepping forward and saying "God, we trust you & believe that you will provide as we follow you".
Experiencing God's grace fills our hearts with gratitude, which leads us to a response of generosity. How could our community be changed through our decision to take a faith step in being generous?
God is FOR us! His love, His mercy, and His grace for us are never ending. So, keeping that in mind, who are we FOR?
Some situations in life are just hard to get through; times that test our patience & faith. It's as if there's nothing to do but wait on God, yet it feels like He doesn't see us or care about us. In those moments, can we shift our perspective, step closer to God, and learn what He wants to teach us about our faith in Him?
We don't like to wait! Yet at times, we face situations where there is nothing we can possibly do. We need God to intervene, and it may not seem that He's doing a thing about it. We can only wait on Him. What purpose is He looking to reveal to us in our waiting?
Our position as parents is an incredible opportunity to influence our kids; to lead them in forming positive habits and model choices that will lead them into a purpose-filled future.
As parents, setting boundaries is one of the healthiest things we can do for our kids! From developing the right friendships to using devices appropriately, we are responsible for helping our kids develop healthy habits and understanding how their choices have consequences.
Raising kids involves a lot - teaching them, guiding them, influencing them, and growing a relationship with them; one that evolves over the years. Both our kids' needs & our roles as parents will inevitably change, but our connection with them is key to developing a long-lasting relationship.
Much of how we raise our kids is rooted in our own family background (whether great or not-so-good). That might be our starting point, but we then get to choose how we build our family and show our kids that they matter!
Taking steps to obey & trust God stretches our faith, and it often feels uncomfortable! As God responds to our faith, we see evidence of Him coming through for us. He's our faithful father!
What does it take to build our faith? Well, the answer is pretty similar to building a healthy habit or a strong body: we've got to get up off of the couch and work it out!
The same way infants need someone to feed them, our faith journey started with someone else feeding us; but we weren't meant to stay like that. We're meant to grow and discover how to feed ourselves spiritually, and that's a good thing!
Through Jesus, God invites us in a relationship with Himself; as we trust Him, He brings peace into every part of our lives.
Even when things in life might seem random & disconnected, is there a purpose behind everything that happens to us?