Brent Smith: Sign of the Times | Matthew 24:1-8
At the end of chapter 23 we saw Jesus dismissing the religious leaders and the many Jews who followed them instead of Jesus. He announced that their house is left desolate. They’re going to come to ruins. And from that point on Jesus no longer spoke to the crowds or addressed the nation of Israel publicly. They were sadly now in a time of judgment. But this didn’t mean that Jesus was silent. In fact, in these last few days…
Brent Smith: Hypocrisy Confronted part 2 | Matthew 23:25-39
Jesus continues His pronouncement of ‘woes’ on the hypocritical religious leaders all the while maintaining a grief of heart for their fake showing, their feigned support, and their failing submission.
Ice Age and the Woolly Mammoth – Michael J Oard
Michael J Oard has an MS degree in atmospheric science from the University of Washington. After 30 years as a meteorologist with the US National Weather Service, he retired and now is fully devoted to research on the compelling evidence for Noah’s flood and the post-flood ice age. From 20:20-20:57 the sound cuts out. We had some technical difficulties and are very sorry for any inconvenience. Socials Links: https://linktr.ee/riversidecalvarychapel #RiversideCalvaryChapel #iceage #woollymammoth #michaeljoard #guestspeakers
Takayuki Hayashi: Word of God that bears hundredfold | Mark 4:1-20
Our guest speaker Tak, who is currently a missionary in Japan with his family shares his testimony of what growing up for him was like. He uses Mark 4:1-20 to show us the different types of soil we come across and how he noticed this within himself and his siblings. Tak shares how he saw the Lord working in each member of his family while growing up and what those relationships look like today.
Brent Smith: Hypocrisy Confronted | Matthew 23:1-24
Since Jesus came into Jerusalem on this Passover season, starting with the Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21, the religious leaders have been attempting to find fault with Jesus. They’ve been trying to expose Him as a false teacher, but now Jesus flips things on these religious leaders, and He now unleashes His exposé on them. And boy, these guys are going to get an earful and it’s deliciously good!
Brent Smith: Civil War | Judges 20-21
Chapter 19 dealt with a disgraceful act causing the death of a man’s wife. That then led to another horrible act which leaves you wondering how anyone can sink to this sort of action. It’s horrendous and meant to shake you to your core to realize the depth of sin and wickedness that is possible when people walk away from God’s ideal. And it affects many people. One groups deplorable act will lead to the death of 65,000 people in…
Brent Smith: Resurrection and Relationships | Matthew 22:23-46
Resurrection life is going to be full of surprises and blessing. This world is not meant to be our satisfaction and joy, as is evidenced by what Jesus had to endure at the hands of conniving people seeking to challenge Him.
Brent Smith: The Parable of the Wedding Feast | Matthew 22:1-22
Jesus gives a parable to communicate the wedding feast is made ready but the invitees are uninterested. Invitations are then given to a new group of people who get to receive this blessing. Jesus is then questioned further to try and trap Him.
Brent Smith: Immorality Insanity | Judges 19
Israel’s issue isn’t that there was no king, the problem is that they were not seeing God as their King. That’s clearly seen in these next two stories that conclude the book of Judges.
Brent Smith: A Parable of Wicked Tenants | Matthew 21:33-46
Jesus takes Israel’s leaders through a history lesson to show them what was expected of them. But because they have failed in obeying God’s calling for them, He reveals their future outcome based on their present problem with Jesus.
Prophecy Update 2025
Pastor Brent and Randy take a look at various news and current events around the world and the prophetic significance they carry.
Brent Smith: Exposing the Fruitlessness of Israel’s Leaders | Matthew 21:18-32
Jesus reveals the fruitlessness of Israel and reminds them, and us, that the way to God is available to all who will surrender to Him and submit to His will.