Here at Living Waters Rogue Valley, we answer the question, “What do YOU look like fully alive in Jesus?” We have a mission to break people free from religious bondage and invite them into who the Father intended them to be when He created them—that they could carry and exhibit a life fully reconciled to God through Christ.
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Watch Kim's teaching as she emphasized how important it us to show love and compassion to people in need, drawing on the story of the Good Samaritan. She encouraged us to pause and think about who our neighbors are and how we could show them love through simple acts of kindness and hospitality. Key Takeaways: We are called to be witnesses of Christ…
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The Practice of Hospitality - Kim Butcher
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Check out Kim's message where she highlights how powerful hospitality and storytelling can be in sharing the message of Jesus. By simply being welcoming, Kim encourages us to pray for more compassion and to trust that God will create opportunities to share His love. Here are the key takeaways from Kim's message: Being a witness for Christ means sha…
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As Ryan and Kate enters and prepares for their sabbatical, he is reminded of the deep importance of rest and spiritual renewal. This is not just a pause or break, but a purposeful time to dive deeper into personal growth and aligning more closely with God's purpose for his life. In the busyness of ministry, it can be easy to lose sight of the need …
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A Community of Contentment - Andy Southmayd
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As we continue our conversation on Generosity as a practice that forms us into people of contentment, contentment in Jesus.Jesus is calling us to be a resilient community, filled with resilient disciples walking out a resident faith. Resilient follower of Jesus is one who is simply and radically content in Christ.…
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Living a Life of Generosity - Kim Butcher
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Kim has an incredible story to share with you all about how God provided for her in a miraculous way when she was in need of a car. But this story isn't just about a car - it's about the overwhelming generosity and love that poured out from our community and ultimately, from God himself. We are excited to share with you and talk about what it looks…
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The Way of Generosity - Ryan Rhoden
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We believes in open and honest conversations about finances and generosity. In this message, Ryan shares our heart on why it's so important for us to talk about money and stewardship. He unpacks the biblical principles of generosity, explaining how Jesus spoke more about money than almost any other topic. We are invited to practice radical generosi…
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Over the past several weeks, we've been diving deep into what it looks like to be a people of prayer - both corporately and personally. I would strongly encourage you to go back and listen to the powerful messages that have been shared, as they have laid an important foundation for us to build upon. Prayer is so vital to our relationship with God, …
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Kate Rhoden shares a deeply personal story about her father's battle with bipolar disorder and his recent mental health crisis. She vulnerably describes the pain and uncertainty her family is facing, likening it to the disciples' experience of being caught in a violent storm while Jesus slept. Kate acknowledges the difficulty of continuing to pray …
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The Power of Prayer in the Midst of Pain - Janis Nelson
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Janice Nelson shares her powerful testimony and insights on the transformative journey of prayer. Janice has an incredible story to tell, from her early struggles with unanswered prayers as a young girl, to her eventual surrender and deep encounter with the living God. Through Janice's raw honesty and vulnerability, we'll learn how prayer is not ju…
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The Gift of Communal Prayer - Andy Southmayd
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We want to invite you to join us in embracing the transformative power of communal prayer. In this message, we've explored how opening our lives to one another in vulnerability and dependence on Christ can be a profound gift. The voices of shame, condemnation, and isolation are loud, pushing us to hide our brokenness. But within the body of Christ,…
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A People Formed By Prayer - Sommer Bury
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As a community, we were challenged to move beyond surface-level prayers and instead engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations with God. If you missed this powerful message, we encourage you to listen. Sommer's words have the potential to transform the way we approach prayer and deepen our connection with the Lord. Join us as we continue explo…
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Kim shared her journey of learning to embrace rest in her life. As a highly driven, performance-oriented leader, Kim used to be addicted to productivity and people-pleasing, always striving to prove her worth through her work. Kim has been on a transformative journey of surrendering her need for approval and finding her identity in Christ alone. We…
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Why We Might Be Resistant to Rest - Ryan Rhoden
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As a community, we've been exploring what it means to walk the narrow way and embrace spiritual disciplines like rest and Sabbath. This can be challenging, as our culture often pushes us to stay busy and productive. However, Jesus invites us into a different rhythm - one of peace, connection, and deeper relationship with Him. Join us as we have an …
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Finding Rest and Connection as a Family - Andy & Andrea Southmayd
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We had an opportunity to hear from Andy and Andrea as they share their journey of integrating a Sabbath rhythm into their lives. Emphasizing the importance of taking small steps, they gave us a glimpse, a taste and see, of the transformative impact of practicing Sabbath and finding peace and joy in God's rest.…
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The Unforced Rhythms of Grace - Ryan Rhoden
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Are you feeling weary and burdened? Do you long for rest and a deeper connection with Jesus? We invite you to listen this teaching discover the unforced rhythms of grace.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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What a Resilient Community Looks Like - Ryan Rhoden
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In this teaching, we discuss the concept of resilient community and discipleship. We envision a community that is not fragmented, tattered, or tired. We believe in learning to be Christians who are not afraid of work and who value gathering together in community centered on Jesus. We honor all stages of life and celebrate every season and stage. We…
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Just as the Narrow Way is about less, JOHN 15 is about less. God's purpose in pruning is to make room for continued and ongoing growth, forming us into a resilient community of resilient disciples walking out a resilient faith. He won’t stop tending to the process of formation into a fruitful people who look and love like Jesus.…
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“In a world that is counter to my growth into Christ-likeness, we must be aware of what is conforming or deforming us, and work to counteract it by actively pursuing formation into a people who look like Jesus and exhibit the fruit of our relationship with the Holy Spirit.” What is forming you, what is forming us?Therein lies the JESUS’ call to the…
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Understanding Your Inheritance - Ryan Rhoden
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Join us as we discuss the question, 'What will you do with all that you have been given? Intimacy with God and understanding our identity in Him lays the foundation for a powerful and impactful life.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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We dive into the topic of inheritance and what it truly means for us as followers of Jesus. We explore the idea that inheritance is not about money or possessions, but about the Holy Spirit coming and resting powerfully in our lives. Intimacy with God is the foundation of our inheritance, and how identity and inheritance flow out of that intimacy. …
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Adopted, Apprentices, Ambassadors - Ryan Rhoden
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Join us as we explore what it means to be adopted, apprentices, and ambassadors of Jesus. We delve into the concept of adoption, where we are brought into God's home and heart, becoming children of God. Through the teachings of Jesus, we learn how to be apprentices, following in his footsteps and learning from him as our master. As ambassadors, we …
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Identity is the Expression of our Intimacy with God
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In this teaching, we explore the importance of intimacy, identity, and inheritance in our journey with God. We are reminded that our identity flows from our intimacy with Him, and that walking in our identity is an expression of our deep connection with God. Through scripture, we learn that our true identity is found in Christ, and that we are deep…
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How You Are Known in Heaven - Kate Rhoden
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Gideon was a man easy to overlook. In the book of Judges we learn the history of Israel when it was under oppression from surrounding nations, suffering from frequent raids. These raids were the consequences of turning their backs on God for years, but finally, the people were beginning to call out to Him for deliverance. God heard them and picked …
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Discovering Our True Identity in Christ - Ryan Rhoden
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Many of us have hindered our relationship with God (and others) because we drag who we think He wants us to be (or who we think others want us to be) before Him, while withholding our TRUE SELF. This is what we mean by living in our FALSE SELF. And living in our FALSE SELF can become so normal/natural that we don’t even realize we are doing it!…
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If you missed last Sunday, we talked about how God is leading us as a community around giving and our finances. Please give it a listen and enjoy a fresh perspective from our Pastors, Ryan and Kate.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Value of Relational Intimacy - Ryan & Kate Rhoden
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Join us as we explore the importance of relational intimacy with God, and how it impacts our lives and relationships. We share practical insights and personal stories, all with the goal of creating a safe and healthy community where love and forgiveness thrive. Get ready for honest conversations, challenging questions, and a whole lot of encouragem…
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How Intimacy with God Flourishes - Ryan Rhoden
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Intimacy with God is a beautiful process, that requires a constant yes, and a willingness to travel with Him into the deeper places. Intimacy isn't about reaching "it" as a destination, it is all about the daily journey walking with him through hard things, trusting Him in every season, and being bold going after things in our lives that hold us ba…
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Intimacy with God through the Holy Spirit - Ryan Rhoden
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Intimacy is the root of your life in Christ. It is this connection to the source of life from which everything else grows. Daily, you will be allowing the roots of your life and love to stretch into the depths of God’s presence. Tha love that is abundantly available to you. New life, new daily habits, and new goals start right now.…
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Perceiving the New Thing - Advent Season - Ryan Rhoden
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Isaiah 43:18-21 - "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert…for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself…
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A Jesus Lifestyle - Advent Season - Ryan Rhoden
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Join us as we continue Advent, centering our heart on FAITH as we wait on Jesus, preparing our hearts to celebrate His birth, while also waiting for his arrival in and around the places in our lives that need Him desperately right now. He is not far off, and is "near the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). No matter where you are, or what you are walking…
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Living With Limits - Advent Season - Kate Rhoden
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We are continuing our journey through "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" this season and I am excited to be sharing with you this weekend on portions of the book that have been impactful and somewhat challenging, especially in a season that wants to push us to extreme limits.We will also move into the next week of Advent as we prepare our hearts t…
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Defining What Matters - Advent Season - Ryan Rhoden
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Each Sunday and the corresponding week in this Advent season, we have a specific focus to help prepare our hearts to “receive” Jesus into our homes and hearts on Christmas as we honor and celebrate His birth. The process of preparation is to slow down, remain focused on Jesus in the middle of a hectic season, and fight the urge to get spun up or sp…
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What To Do With Our Unanswered Prayers - Ryan Rhoden
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There are definitely prayers I can look back on and I’m very thankful that God didn’t move on my behalf and do what I wanted the way I wanted, and I have to admit that His Goodness and Wisdom have brought me here WAY better than my plan ever could have…But often when I think back across my prayer life’s journey, the moments that rise to the surface…
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The Practice of Persistent Prayer - Ryan Rhoden
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Prayer forms us into a vessel for His presence, but it doesn’t earn anything. It doesn't earn my our into His presence by jumping through prayer hoops. I was taught that prayer accesses what Jesus' life and blood poured out established for us.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Parable of the Hired Hands - Ryan Rhoden
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John 10:12-13 - “The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away...Jesus is the Shepherd who stays when the wolves of life come to huff and puff and blow our houses down. Mixing parables a bit, but the point remains: We HAVE a Savior who guards and guides our lives, and fig…
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The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard - Andy Southmayd
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The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard invites us all to examine our response to the extravagance of the Good News of Jesus. If you are like me, on first read you may identify with the laborers in some way or even struggle with understanding what Jesus is really trying to say. As we spend time contemplating this section of scripture, let’s inv…
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The Parable of The Good Shepherd - Kim Butcher
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John 10:10 is a scripture we often share, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” When Jesus said this statement, it was in the context of his description of Himself as both The Gate of the sheep pen and The Good Shepherd. While we may have an enemy who wants to “steal, kill and d…
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Let's dive into Matthew 7:24-27, the simple parable Jesus taught about two men - one who trusted the words of Jesus, and one who ignored them. Let's open our hearts and lives to Jesus, inviting Him to establish all that we are on all that He is - until nothing in our lives is built on sand.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Parable of the Sower and the Seed - Sommer Bury
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This week we have the privilege of having Sommer Bury give a message on The Parable of the Sower and the Seed.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant - Ryan Rhoden
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"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants...” Matthew 18:23How we receive God's mercy and grace, and how we impart it to others is vital to living in and under the Kingdom of Jesus.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan - Ryan Rhoden
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Too often we read the Parable of the Good Samaritan as if we are the Samaritan, called by this story to help those in need, even our enemies. Is there more to it than a lesson to be kind to those in need; an additional and deeper Kingdom reality?By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Parable of the Mustard Seed & the Yeast - Kim Butcher
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This week we are walking through the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Yeast. Jesus was a storyteller. He used stories to help people understand what he was speaking to them. As a storyteller, this is one of the ways I was drawn into the Word as a kid, and still love to dig in as an adult. Join me as I tell some stories out of the …
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The Parable of the Treasure and the Pearl - Niesja Lenae
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Have you noticed how religion and doctrine seem to complicate God? The pharisees and religious elite were consumed by busying themselves with religious to-dos and complex behavioral and cultural box-checking. Jesus lived in a culture whose primary mode of learning was oratory, and baffled the religiously educated with the parables He told to expres…
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son - Drew Berryessa
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Listen to Drew as he gives historical cultural context surrounding the parable of the prodigal son and how we can apply it to our own culture.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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The Parable of the Four Soils - Ryan Rhoden
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Join us as we learn the WAY of Jesus together by diving into His powerful method of teaching and awakening hearts to His Kingdom: Parables. Parables are a powerful tool that Jesus used to invite his listeners into a whole new WAY of living, thinking and being.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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Galatians 6 - Bearing Much Fruit - Ryan Rhoden
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Our Galatians key verse was: Gal. 3:3 - “How foolish can you be? After starting your new lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort?”Why is this admonition important? Because it led into the entire section on the fruit (of the SPIRIT) in Galatians 5 and Galatians 6:7 - “God cannot be mocked, a person reap…
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Galatians 6 - Reaping What You Sow - Ryan Rhoden
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In Galatians Chapter 6, Paul challenges the church to be careful where they sow. There are two possible kinds of soil: the flesh or the spirit. He reminds us that once they had, they could not change the harvest.What is sown to the flesh will bring a harvest of corruption but the parts of their life they sowed to the Spirit will produce life. All t…
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Galatians 5 - Keeping in Step with the Spirit - Andy Southmayd
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In this teaching, we will be exploring the words of Paul inviting us to “keep in step with the Spirit” and stewarding our freedom in Jesus. We will celebrate together that Jesus is enough for every place of pain or temptation or struggle that we carry in this life. If you are feeling weary of religious efforts or the cycles of temptation - The Apos…
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When God Leads You Beyond Your Resources - Ryan Rhoden
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Last Sunday was the 6th year anniversary being in our building. If you haven’t heard the miracle story of how we got here, we encourage you to watch. Join in on the story of what God is doing in and through our community.By Living Waters Rogue Valley
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Galatians 4 - From Slavery to Sonship - Kim Butcher
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As His children, filled with His spirit, we are welcome to come to him with whatever it is that we are walking through. He is going to comfort our hearts, listen to what we are saying and meet us with love and understanding. And He is ready to direct our hearts. What Paul had experienced and what he knew to be true, he was speaking in this letter t…
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