Rogue Valley Fellowship: Recent Episodes
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Growth creates complexity, and the early church in Acts 6 proved that a growing community isn't a problem-free one. When cultural tensions flared over neglected widows, the apostles didn't dismiss the issue or divide the church; they restructured so everyone was cared for without compromising prayer and teaching. This moment offers a blueprint for handling internal friction, preventing leadership burnout, and serving people without partiality. In this video, we break down Acts 6:1–7 to uncover three principles for building a community that reflects the Kingdom of God when challenges arise.
This sermon explores Luke 9:18-36, examining three crucial aspects of Christian faith: confessing Jesus as the Christ, embracing the call to carry our cross daily, and listening to God's voice, especially through suffering.
In this sermon from July 20, 2025, based on Luke 9:1-17, we explore what it means to participate in Jesus’ mission. The message highlights three key aspects of ministry:
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Called and Commissioned: Jesus intentionally calls and sends His disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God and heal the hurting, showing that ministry starts with His call, not our own abilities. Every believer is invited to join this mission through words and acts of mercy, as defined by Jesus.
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Radical Dependence: Jesus sends the disciples out with minimal resources, teaching them to rely on Him rather than their own strength. The Feeding of the 5,000 illustrates this—when the disciples offer their small portion of five loaves and two fish, Jesus multiplies it to feed thousands, showing that ministry thrives on faith and availability, not abundance.
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Revealing Jesus: Ministry reflects Jesus’ life—taken, blessed, broken, and given. As we participate, our lives take on this same pattern, becoming a message of Christ’s love to the world. Through us, others encounter the Bread of Life.
Reflection: Where is Jesus calling you to step into His mission? Are you offering your “five loaves and two fish,” trusting Him to use what seems small? Let Jesus take, bless, break, and give your life for His glory.
Join us as we unpack how ordinary people can partner with Jesus in extraordinary ways!
Jesus’ radical teaching in Luke 6:20-26, delivered in the Sermon on the Plain, unveils the “Upside Down Kingdom”—a vision of God’s reign that flips the world’s values on their head. Discover how Jesus redefines what it means to be blessed, offering hope to the poor, the hungry, the weeping, and the persecuted, while issuing a sobering warning to the rich, the satisfied, and those seeking worldly applause.
Recorded on the third Sunday of Lent, March 23rd, 2025, at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us as we explore the heart of discipleship as revealed in Luke 5:1-11. Discover what it truly means to follow Jesus—not just as a believer, but as a disciple who encounters Him, participates in His mission, and apprentices their entire life to His ways.
In this message, we dive into:
A Life-Changing Encounter: How Peter’s miraculous catch of fish led to a transformative recognition of Jesus’ holiness and grace.
Participating in Jesus’ Mission: The call to step out in faith and share the good news with the poor and outcast, just as Jesus invited His disciples.
Apprenticing Our Lives: The radical commitment of leaving everything to follow Jesus and aligning our priorities with His kingdom.
Mission is rooted in identity. (3:20-22)
Mission is directed by the purposes of God (3:23-38)
Mission is led and empowered by the Spirit and the Word. (4:1-13)
Our true identity is found not in the shifting expectations of the world, but in the unshakable love of God. Just as Jesus' identity was rooted in belonging to the Father, we too can find our purpose and peace in Him.
This identity isn't automatic – it's cultivated through faithfulness and nurtured in community.
Remember: • You belong to God • Your identity shapes your choices • Faithful practices form faithful hearts
Will you receive Jesus today and step into the belonging your soul was made for? 🙏
Luke's Gospel: A journey of faith, history, and certainty. Luke shows us Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises, a Savior for all, especially the marginalized. His meticulous account invites us to trust in God's faithfulness and live out His transformative story.
We delve into 1 & 2 Timothy, exploring the significance of these pastoral epistles in context of the modern Christian church. We discuss the critical issues addressed by Paul in these letters, including the importance of sound doctrine, the role of leadership in the Church, and the Church's responsibility towards the poor. We also explore the concept of faithfulness in Christian ministry and its implications for believers today. This teaching serves as a valuable guide for understanding the timeless wisdom in these letters and applying it to our lives and ministries. Learn, grow, and be inspired as we journey through 1 & 2 Timothy together.
The presence of the Spirit is the beginning of Kingdom life right now. The reality of belonging to God is the reality in which we must live.
We have been redeemed — may we live in freedom. We have been given revelation — may we live in clarity. We have have the promise of restoration—may we live in Hope.
Why Study Ephesians now? 1. Deepen our understanding of the Gospel—a cosmic redemption. 2. Magnifies the importance of the Church in God’s plan of Redemption. 3. Offers grace filled encouragement to live a faithful and prophetic life for Jesus. 4. Provides answers to some key questions.
Why Study Ephesians now? 1. Deepen our understanding of the Gospel—a cosmic redemption. 2. Magnifies the importance of the Church in God’s plan of Redemption. 3. Offers grace filled encouragement to live a faithful and prophetic life for Jesus. 4. Provides answers to some key questions.
Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries, among other names) is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in the canonical gospels..
We apologize for the audio quality of this service, there was a technical malfunction with our recording equipment.
A reflection on all the global and local missions work that the body at Rogue Valley Fellowship participated in 2016.
A celebration of what God did through RVF in 2016 and a look ahead to where we see Him guiding us in 2017
Christmas Eve is the culmination of all our preparing during Advent, join us as we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord and Savior.
Advent is a preparatory season. It has significance because it is a season of looking forward and waiting for something greater, both for the annual celebration of the event of Christ’s birth, and for the time when Christ will come again.
Advent is a preparatory season. It has significance because it is a season of looking forward and waiting for something greater, both for the annual celebration of the event of Christ’s birth, and for the time when Christ will come again.
Advent is a preparatory season. It has significance because it is a season of looking forward and waiting for something greater, both for the annual celebration of the event of Christ’s birth, and for the time when Christ will come again.
Advent is a preparatory season. It has significance because it is a season of looking forward and waiting for something greater, both for the annual celebration of the event of Christ’s birth, and for the time when Christ will come again.
The topic of our Men's retreat this year was the Trinity. We may not be able to remove the mystery of this reality, but we can seek to understand God as He has revealed Himself to us through the scriptures.
The topic of our Men's retreat this year was the Trinity. We may not be able to remove the mystery of this reality, but we can seek to understand God as He has revealed Himself to us through the scriptures.
The topic of our Men's retreat this year was the Trinity. We may not be able to remove the mystery of this reality, but we can seek to understand God as He has revealed Himself to us through the scriptures.
The topic of our Men's retreat this year was the Trinity. We may not be able to remove the mystery of this reality, but we can seek to understand God as He has revealed Himself to us through the scriptures.
The topic of our Men's retreat this year was the Trinity. We may not be able to remove the mystery of this reality, but we can seek to understand God as He has revealed Himself to us through the scriptures.
Join us as we study the Kingdom of God as taught in the Gospel of Matthew.
Also included: The Horn Family Baby Dedication
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Our apologies for the audio crackle in this recording
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Christ, Community, Commission.
These are the three core commitments that guide us at Rogue Valley Fellowship.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we discuss these values and what they mean for our local expression of the body of Christ.
Our last study in the book of 1st Peter
How should we live in light of the Gospel?
Taught on 05/29/2016
A Need for Humility
How should we live in light of the Gospel?
From our study in the Book of 1st Peter
Taught on 05/15/2016
Trust in Suffering
How should we live in light of the Gospel?
From our study in the Book of 1st Peter
Taught on 05/08/2016
Teachings from our 2016 Women's Retreat. Speaker Kari Patterson from Portland, Oregon shared on what it means to live in Christian community.
Teachings from our 2016 Women's Retreat. Speaker Kari Patterson from Portland, Oregon shared on what it means to live in Christian community.
Teachings from our 2016 Women's Retreat. Speaker Kari Patterson from Portland, Oregon shared on what it means to live in Christian community.
Teachings from our 2016 Women's Retreat. Speaker Kari Patterson from Portland, Oregon shared on what it means to live in Christian community.