The True Intent of the Law | Matthew 5:21-32
Jesus is beginning to show the Kingdom way is a matter of the heart. There needs to be a work done inwardly. Realizing we are nothing in ourselves. We are poor in spirit, but we hunger and thirst for Christ’s righteousness, by which we are able to stand before God. We receive His mercy and grace and understand it’s a work of His Spirit that brings about the transformation of the heart.
What A Day | Joshua 9-10
There will be times that we look at our mistakes and think that we’ve just totally blown it. But yet God took Joshua’s blunder (making a treaty with the Gibeonites) and turned it into a blessing. And in the same way, as we lay down our mistakes to the Lord in humility, He will transform them into blessings for His glory.
Salt & Light | Matthew 5:13-20
Christians need to conduct themselves in a way where all that they are doing, and the way that they are living, is simply reflecting the goodness of God. Our good works should cause people to give thanks to God for all He’s doing through us. Jesus is pointing us to a righteousness of the heart and it’s based on what He provides for us.
The Beatitudes | Matthew 5:1-12
The Blessed life that Jesus points out is so foreign and contrary to what the world values. It’s even more so today. But Jesus lays out this Kingdom Way to show us the path to the blessed and happy life. Are you feeling blessed today? What areas or attitudes need to be altered in your life to align with His kingdom?
Lessons Learned At Ai | Joshua 7-8
Israel had to be conquered by God before they could go and conquer. God’s conquering comes by our dying to the flesh. When we die to the flesh and live in the Spirit, we can walk in victory. That’s the book of Joshua.
Why We Support Israel | Various Scriptures
Pastor Brent explains why Riverside supports Israel. When we say we support Israel, we do so from a biblical position and understand that this is a nation that God has chosen for very specific purposes. If this is a nation that God has chosen and a nation He is not done with, then we’re going to support what God is doing! And we hope to make it clear from God’s Word why we hold this view.
The Perspective of Paul | Philippians 1:19-26
Paul lived solely to magnify Jesus Christ in every aspect of his life. To Him, to live is Christ and to die is gain. For to live is to preach the good news of Jesus and bring many more into the kingdom of God, but to die is to live eternity with the Saviour whom he loved. With what perspective are you living your life?
Jericho Down | John 5-6
We can often feel like we’re just going in circles with little hope. But in the process God is teaching us to walk by faith and walk in obedience. Be courageous in fighting against the enemy and endure to the end because the walls will eventually come down when we recognize it’s not by our effort or strategy but by the Lord alone!
Jesus’ Ministry Begins | Matthew 4:12-25
Have you chosen today to follow Jesus? Have you counted the cost of discipleship? Discipleship is truly costly, but it’s worth every penny. Death apart from a saving relationship with Jesus Christ means that an eternal hell is your destination. Don’t be deceived: the cost of non- discipleship is far greater than the cost of discipleship.
The Temptation of Jesus | Matthew 4:1-11
The devil will tempt us, but we don’t have to fall prey to the attacks against our flesh. Know the Word. The only offensive weapon is the Word of God! But the Word is not a magical formula that causes Satan to run. He will keep coming. Don’t just speak the Word, live the Word. Let it be the principles you live by. This is what ensures victory.
Crossing The Jordan | Joshua 3-4
God worked in a way where He would exalt Joshua. But this was not to make Joshua great, it was to show the greatness of God. It was to confirm to the people that God was with Joshua and was working through Joshua to lead the people of Israel into Canaan.
The Baptism of Jesus | Matthew 3:13-17
Are you pleased in the Son? Have you found your rest, righteousness and life in Him? If the Father is pleased with Him, then we most certainly should be as well. Have you identified your life with His through waters of baptism? He’s come and identified with us and taken our place, but have you taken your place in repentance and obedience to follow Him in this way?