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Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Micah 5:2 – But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf. Luke 2:1-7 – At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Isaiah 6:8 – Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” “I said, “Here I am. Send me.” WHEN GOD CALLED… Moses: Made _____________________. Jonah: Ran _______________________. ISAIAH: “HERE I AM. SEND ME.” Isaiah 6:1-7 – It was […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Matthew 6:9 & 12 – Pray then like this . . .“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Luke 6:37 – “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Ephesians 4:32 […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Give me a ______________________________. Psalm 51:3-4,8,11 – For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. 4Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: It’s okay to ____________________________. Psalm 6:6 – I am worn out from sobbing. All night I flood my bed with weeping, drenching it with my tears. Psalm 40:1-3 – I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. 2He lifted me out […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: God can’t _______________ who you _____________________ to be. Genesis 27:2-13 – “I am an old man now,” Isaac said, “and I don’t know when I may die. 3Take your bow and a quiver full of arrows, and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me. 4Prepare […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Luke 12:2-3 – The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. 3Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Psalm 71:15-16 – I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words. 16I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD. I will tell everyone that you alone are just. We all have a _____________ to tell […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Jesus was the most controversial figure in human history because he rarely did what was ______________________, but always did what was ________________. 1. ___________________ the least likely. Matthew 6:9 – As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be […]
Watch Here: SERMON NOTES: Romans 5:5-7 – And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. 6When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Romans 12:17-21-Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 19Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Proverbs 4:10-15 – My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. 11I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. 12When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble. 13Take hold of my […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Acts 9:1-9 – Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. 2He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Luke 15:11-32 – To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.12The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. 13“A few days later this younger […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: John 11:1- 44 — 1A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. 2This is the Mary who later poured the expensive perfume on the Lord’s feet and wiped them with her hair. Her brother, Lazarus, was sick. 3So the two sisters sent a […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Matthew 14:22-33 – Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Matthew 4:1-11 – Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Philippians 4:1-9 PRIORITIES FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED: 1. ___________________________ in your faith. Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. – Philippians 4:1 2. Maintain _________________ relationships. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Philippians 3:1 – Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. Philippians 3:18-19 – For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Philippians 2:1-4 – Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. 3Don’t […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Philippians 1:10 – For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. Philippians 1:12-18 – And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Colossians 3:1-2 — Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 2 Corinthians 9:11 — Yes, you will […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: John 15:12 — My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. I John 4:7-10 — Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8But anyone who does not love does […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Matthew 23:11 – The greatest among you must be a servant. Mark 10:35-37, 43, 45 — Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over and spoke to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do us a favor.” 36“What is your request?” he asked. 37They replied, “When you […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Genesis 41:37-41 — Joseph’s suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials. 38So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?” 39Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Our most effective ___________________ takes place outside the church. Psalm 90:17 – May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Matthew 5:13-16 – “You are the salt of the earth. But what good […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: “The next Great Awakening will happen where you work.” – Billy Graham _____________: our personal relationship with Jesus. _____________: all meaningful activity (apart from leisure and rest) done to achieve a result. Colossians 3:23-24 — Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: I Kings 18:17-21 — When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?” 18 “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you and your father’s family have. You have abandoned the LORD’s commands and have followed the Baals. The world ___________________ what […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Join us today as Pastor Todd Hartley shares from Genesis chapter 22 and an epic story of love and sacrifice.
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Esther 2:5-7 — At that time there was a Jewish man in the fortress of Susa whose name was Mordecai… His family had been among those who had been exiled from Jerusalem to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. This man had a very beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, who was also […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Misfit: something that does not ___________________… A person whose behavior or attitude _____________________________. I Corinthians 1:26-29 – Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. 27Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: John 20:1-8 — Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Luke 23:32-43— Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with him. 33When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right and one on his left. 34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: John 19:38-42 – Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take down Jesus’ body. When Pilate gave permission, Joseph came and took the body away.39With him came Nicodemus, the man who had come to Jesus […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: John 18:28-40 — Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn’t go inside because it would defile them, and they wouldn’t be allowed to celebrate the Passover. 29So Pilate, the governor, went out to them and asked, “What is your charge against this man?” 30“We […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45 Jesus came as a servant, not in spite of the fact that He was God, but because He was God! 1. It is God’s […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Deuteronomy 6:1-7 – “These are the commands, decrees, and regulations that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you. You must obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy, 2and you and your children and grandchildren must fear the LORD your God as long as you […]
Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Genesis 3:4-6, 12 – “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. 5“God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” 6The woman was convinced. So she took some of the fruit and […]
Today hosts one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Every year millions gather to watch as the National Football League determines their champion. Listen in today as Pastor Scott shares what God’s Words says about how we can be true champions in life. Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Joshua 6:1-5, 10, 14-17, 20-21, 27 […]
We were made to do life with other people, no one is meant to go at it alone. Listen in this week as Pastor Scott points us to the scriptural principles that guide meaningful relationships with other Christians. Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Matthew 28:18-20 – Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given […]
We were made to do life with other people, no one is meant to go at it alone. Listen in this week as Pastor Scott points us to the scriptural principles that guide meaningful relationships with other Christians. Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – Two people are better off than one, for they can […]
Most of us want to start off 2018 right. We have goals we want to achieve or improvements we want to make. Listen in as we walk through one of Jesus’ secret tactics to accomplishing the vision and purpose of His time. Watch Here: Sermon Notes: Matthew 7:14-21 – At the foot of the mountain, […]
With a new year comes new opportunities. Are you where you thought you would be in life? Are you who you thought you would be in life? It’s not too late to change. This week we start our brand-new series, “1st Things 1st.” Discover what it takes to be who God really wants you to […]
This week we continue our series “Waiting for Christmas”. Today, Pastor Scott helps us see how we can keep our joy, especially through the busy Christmas season that is this time of year. Watch Here: Show Notes: “If you have no joy, there is a leak in your Christianity somewhere.” – Billy Sunday Luke 2:10 […]
This week we continue our brand new series “Waiting for Christmas”. Today, Pastor Scott helps us see the importance of waiting with Hope, especially through the busy Christmas season that is this time of year. Watch Here: Show Notes: Peace on earth is _____________________, but peace _____________ is possible. NOT SO SILENT NIGHT: Luke […]
This week we continue our brand new series “Waiting for Christmas”. Today, Pastor Scott helps us see the importance of waiting with Hope, especially through the busy Christmas season that is this time of year. Watch Here: Show Notes: “The manger dares us to believe that the best is yet to come. And it could […]
This week we start a brand new series “Waiting for Christmas”. Listen in as Todd Hartley, one of the DRC pastors, draws attention to the “withness” of God and how His love for us drives this relationship. Watch Here: Show Notes: Advent means _____________________. Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a […]
This week we wrap up our series called START. Listen in as Pastor Scott discusses ways we can get one step closer in following Jesus. Watch Here: Show Notes: Matthew 4:18-22 – One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing […]
How do we move from a place of fear to a place of faith in our lives? This is the question faced by the group of people in our passage today as we look at the story of the Israelite spies reporting on the promise land and how 2 men stood up in faith. Watch […]
Generosity and Greed, two words that instantly invoke an emotional response. Many people want to define themselves by generosity, but often time this is a harder task than we’d like to admit. Today we take a look at what God has to say about our money and our lives, and how we can be generous […]
What is worship really about and what are the misconceptions surrounding it? Listen in this week our Worship Pastor, Joey Harris, shares God’s formula for worship as seen in John 4. Watch Here:
Our relationships is one of the most signifigant areas of our lives, yet it is often one of the most neglected. What areas in your relationships do you need a re-start to get back on track? Join us this week as Pastor Scott dives into this issue. Watch Here:
Join us this week as we take a self-examining look into our hearts seeking to determine if we are living our lives for ourselves or for someone else. What are we doing or not doing that will outlive us and who’s lives are we impacting around us? Watch Here:
“Why am I here?” “What is my purpose?” These are questions that we all ask from time to time and they are incredibly important. Join us this week as we seek to show you how the Bible answers those very questions and how you can live out the purpose for which you were created. Watch […]
“How do I overcome addiction?” A question that many want to ask, but are afraid to admit to. Addictions can take many shapes and forms. This week our guest speaker, Scott Bullman, shares his own story and how God revealed and released him from the addiction in his life. Watch Here:
It’s a question that almost every Christian struggles with, “How do I talk about Jesus?”. This week, Pastor Scott walks us through some practical steps and the scriptural emphasis on sharing the gospel with others. Watch Here:
Today we continue our series “You Ask For It”, where you picked the topics. Today we wrestle with a powerful topic that impacts every single one of us. Is forgiveness really possible? Listen or watch and see what God has to say about it. Watch Here:
Join us this week as we continue our series “You Ask For It”. Today we have a guest speaker, Matt Willmington and he answers your questions about Spiritual Warfare. What is it? How to recognize it? And how do we engage in it?
Who is the Holy Spirit? What does he do? Join us this week as we continue our series “You Ask For It” and answer your questions about the Holy Spirit. Watch The Sermon Here:
Today we start a brand new series entitled, You Asked For It. This series is composed entirely from topics that were requested by the people of Dan River Church. This week we launch into a question that we have probably all asked at some point, even if we are afraid to admit it. That questions […]
This week we wrap up our series, Flannelgraph Faith: reframing the familiar. Today, Pastor Scott takes a look at the story of Daniel and how his faith brought about amazing change and four of the key elements of Daniel’s revolutionary faith that we can apply to our lives today. Watch The Sermon Here:
As we continue our series, Flannelgraph Faith, this week we take a look at the story of three guys who stood up and set an example for how every Christian should worship. Listen in as Pastor Todd Hartley reframes this familiar story from Daniel chapter 3 in a new light. Watch The Sermon Here:
This week we look at one of the most familiar stories in the Bible, David and Goliath. Listen in as we look at how we might slay the giants in our own lives as we continue our series, Flannelgraph Faith – reframing the familiar. Watch The Sermon Here:
This week we continue our new series called Flannelgraph Faith, where we reframe the familiar stories of the Old Testament we’ve heard since childhood. Today we look at Samson, one of the most well-known characters in the old testament, yet his story ends in tragedy. Let’s look today at how the life of this massive […]
Why are some stories worth hearing more than once? Sometimes the more you hear something the easier it is to take it for granted. Sometimes you need to hear it over and over to catch all the parts you missed the first time. This week we start a new series called Flannelgraph Faith. Join us […]
This week we continue our series called “My Crazy Family” to find out how do we fit our crazy and chaotic family into our lives without “losing it?” The number one way that scripture refers to the church is as a family, so how do we navigate relationships with not only our actual family, but […]
This week we continue our series called “My Crazy Family” to find out how do we fit our crazy and chaotic family into our lives without “losing it?” Today Pastor Scott focuses on the fact that most of us find ourselves as “Crazy Busy”. How do we navigate the busyness of our schedules and stay […]
This week we continue our series called “My Crazy Family” to find out how do we fit our crazy and chaotic family into our lives without “losing it?” Today Pastor Scott focuses on the crazy in our marriages and how we can navigate a life-long commitment between two people who are different, yet both made […]
With summer just around the corner and vacations taking place, we’re expected to spend time with our family. Whether going to the beach, camping, or just staying at home, we all have crazy families. The crazy in your family is not going to go away. How do we fit our crazy and chaotic family into […]
If there is one thing we all want, it is MORE. We all want more money, more time, more sleep, more fun, more from life. But, what if instead of always looking to get more, we looked to give what we already have? God has given us everything we have for a reason…so that we […]
Ever known anyone and thought, “How in the world could Jesus love that person?” We’ve heard from the beginning of time that Jesus loves everyone. But, if we are honest, we think some people are not worthy to be loved. Join us this week as we take a look at what it takes for us to […]
Why do we have such a hard time doing what we know we need to do? At Dan River Church, we believe we are created for healthy relationships with others. This week Pastor Todd walks us through Proverbs 18:24, and how it speaks to the kind of relationships we have and why our relationships with others […]
Every person, family, and organization has a Core. The Core is what makes everything else function. The Core is at the center of what matters most. Join us as we being a brand new sermon series this week on the Core of Dan River Church. Don’t miss a week of this exciting and important series […]
Is Jesus really as loving and caring as everyone thinks He is? We have all kinds of images of Jesus in our mind, but reality is far different. Jesus doesn’t look like everyone thinks and He didn’t always do what was expected. Join us as we look at Matthew 15, a passage that many people have […]
Sometimes we see a side of Jesus in scripture, that if we aren’t careful, may lead us to incorrect conclusions about who He is. There is a difference between the mission of Jesus and the effect of His mission. Join us this week as we take a closer look at that difference through the lens […]
This week we have a special message from best-selling author Lee Strobel that was broadcast from our main campus, Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. Lee shares details and facts about who Jesus really is and how He dramatically changed his life. You can watch the full service live by clicking here.
Have you ever heard it said (or even said it yourself), “I’d consider becoming a Christian if it wasn’t for the people I know who say they are Christians.” Many people like Jesus, but they can’t stand “religion”. This week we start a brand new series, “Not my Jesus.” We’ll look deeper into the difference between living for […]
The death and resurrection of Jesus is the point in history that changes everything. And not only in a grand way applying to all of humanity, but personally for each one of us. Join us today as we celebrate Easter and Pastor Scott takes us through the resurrection of Jesus, looking at the specific ways […]
It’s Palm Sunday, the first day of “Passion Week”, the days leading up to Christ’s resurrection on Easter. This week, as we continue in our sermon series Life and Death, we look at the Seven Last Words of Jesus and how each of these can be directly applied to our lives today.
This week we continue in our sermon series Life and Death. Today we continue to look at the power of our words and the ability they have to bring life and death. Pastor Scott is joined this week by Pastor Todd Hartley and together they dive into some truths about words along with five examples of the types […]
This week we begin a brand new sermon series leading up to Easter. Even though Jesus knew he was headed towards his death He was focused on bringing people life. We will look at the number one way we can either bring life or death to others. This series will change the way you see people […]
It’s one thing to read a great story, know a great story, or even be part of a great story. But, how great is it if we don’t know how to share it with someone else? We have the one story capable of changing a person’s life forever. However, most of us don’t know how […]
We all have a story, but are we sharing that story with others? Join us this week as we look in Luke 19 at a familiar story about an outcast of society. A person who was disdained by most of the community, especially the religious. However, his story changed completely when he came face-to-face with Jesus.
We all have a story, but what happens to your story when God invades it? Join us as pastor Scott takes an example from the life of Joseph to see what happens when God changes my story.
Storms are inevitable in our lives, but they are not always a disaster. The storms of life can provide an opportunity to exercise your faith. Join Pastor Scott, as he takes a look at a familiar story in Mark chapter 4 and helps us look at how we handle life’s storms and how we can […]
What are the things in your life getting the most of your time and attention? Are they the right things? Listen in as Pastor Todd Hartley walks us through assessing our priorities and helps us understand how God tells us to prioritize our life.
Listen in on this special MVP Sunday edition of the series Overflow: Making Room For Life, as we compare what makes the greatest players and what spiritual truths can be applied from those principles.
Robert Morris has said, “God does not bless giving; rather, He blesses giving out of a right heart attitude.” Listen in as Pastor Scott looks at 4 keys to having a generous heart.
This week we continue our series “Overflow: Making Room for Life”. Listen as Pastor Scott Randlett shares four key areas in our life that can dramatically impact our happiness.
This week we kick off our new series Overflow – Making Room For Life. We launch into this series with a special guest speaker, Dave Ramsey, who was simulcast live across all our campuses. Listen as he helps us understand proven Biblical money principles as we move towards financial peace.
Happy New Year! Do you want to have an amazing 2017? Listen in as Pastor Scott is joined by four special guests; Todd Hartley, Joey Harris, and Jay Wentz, from the staff of Dan River Church as well as a current Liberty University student and Dan River Church member, Nathan Farley. Each of the four […]
Christmas is a magical and special time of year, not because of the sights, smells, and sounds, but because it is on this day that we recognize and celebrate the day that God came near. Listen as Pastor Scott shares some of the reasons why and types of people God came near to.
Week 1 of our Christmas series Self On The Shelf. How do we make Christmas NOT about me this year?