Best Conestoga Podcasts (2024)

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The DNA of Fruit Bearing (John 15) 37:10

7h ago37:10

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Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 21, as part of our Stories series, Marcia Mylin from LMC Churches, presented on John 15, an…

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Ordinary to Extraordinary Encounters: Unveiling God's Mission Beyond Sunday (Acts 3:1-12) 31:28

4d ago31:28

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Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 14, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Acts 3:1-12 and the way that trusting in God can lead ordin…

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We Focus On The Cross (Resurrection Sunday) 41:54

18d ago41:54

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On Sunday, March 31, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the power of the cross in his Resurrection Sunday sermon message We Focus On The Cross. The problem of sin is that it pollutes, has power, has a penalty, partitions us, and has pain associated with it. We focus on the cross because it is the method Jesus overcame all that loo…

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Hosanna (Matthew 21 & 22) 21:09

25d ago21:09

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On Sunday, March 24, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford looked at Matthew 21 & 22 in his sermon message Hosanna. This message examines Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem as a king, offering valuable insights into both Jesus' teachings and the expectations He holds for our lives and our communities of faith. For inquiries or feedback on the …

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The Cost of Stepping Into the Kingdom (Luke 9:57–62) 33:17

1M ago33:17

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On March 17, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Luke 9:57-62 and the cost of stepping into the Kingdom. Together we looked at what it means to continually say yes to Jesus and to accurately count the cost of following Jesus. About saying yes to Jesus, John Wimber once said, "The economy of the kingdom of God is quite simple. Every…

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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 6): God's Protection (Matthew 6:9-13) 32:17

2M ago32:17

32:17

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 6, Jeff McLain look…

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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 5): God's Guidance (Matthew 6:9-15) 26:22

2M ago26:22

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Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 5, Kevin Bradford l…

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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 4): God's Forgiveness (Matthew 6:9-15) 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 4, Pastor Jeff McLa…

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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 3): God's Provision (Matthew 6:9-13) 28:09

2M ago28:09

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Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 3, Pastor Jeff McLa…

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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 2): God's Kingdom (Matthew 6:5-13) 34:10

2M ago34:10

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Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 2, Pastor Jeff McLa…

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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 1): God's Character (Luke 11:1-4) 35:25

3M ago35:25

35:25

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 1, Pastor Jeff McLa…

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The Spirit Who Reveals Jesus (John 16:12-15, Acts 2:1-39) 26:01

3M ago26:01

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On January 28, 2024, at River Corner Church, Kevin delivered a Sunday morning message titled "The Spirit Who Reveals Jesus," and he explored the passages of John 16:12-15 and Acts 2:1-39. In Kevin's sermon, he unpacked the scripture passages of John 16:12-15 and Acts 2:1-39 to find the role of the Holy Spirit to emphasize the guidance and transform…

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The Spirit Brings Liberation (2 Corinthians 3:17) 40:38

3M ago40:38

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On January 21, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 2 Corinthians 3:17, and what it means to live a Spirit Filled Life. We discovered that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberation to be who God has called us to be. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, …

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Go Long (John 20:21) 39:37

3M ago39:37

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District Overseer and Bishop Mike Clemmer visited River Corner Church on January 14, and looked at John 20:21, and what it means to go long with the mission of God in the places we live, work, worship, and play. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and jou…

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Shattered: Surviving & Thriving After the Worst Pains of Life 38:32

4M ago38:32

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On January 7, Rip Wahlberg preached on Shattered: Surviving & Thriving After the Worst Pains of Life, as he conveyed the tragic narrative of his journey through mourning following the tragic drowning accident that claimed his son's life. Through this harrowing experience, he learned the significance of inviting God into our moments of distress and …

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New Year's Eve: Auld Lang Syne (Ecclesiastes 1-5; Romans 8) 38:07

4M ago38:07

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On December 31 (2023), in this New Year's Eve sermon, Pastor Jeff McLain reflects on the human tendency to reflect on the past and work harder to achieve new goals in the future, only to find a sense of despair when expectations aren't met. Looking at Ecclesiastes, we look at the human pursuits of wisdom, knowledge, power, pleasure, and work in sea…

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Do Not Fear (Advent 2023): God Asks of the Shepherds (Week 4 Love, Luke 2:8-20) 34:36

4M ago34:36

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On Sunday, December 17, Pastor Jeff McLain completed our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of the Shepherds found in Luke 2:8-20. In Luke 2:8-20, God asks the Shepherds to step out in faith, despite their social exclusions and unseen capabilities. The Shepherds story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's love f…

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Do Not Fear (Advent 2023): God Asks of Joseph (Week 3 Joy, Matthew 1:18-25) 31:18

4M ago31:18

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On Sunday, December 17, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25. In Matthew 1:18-25, God asks Joseph to step out in faith, despite the discouraging and unknowable future that lay ahead. Joseph's story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto joy found in God's Spir…

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Do Not Fear (Advent 2023): God Asks of Mary (Week 2 Peace, Luke 1:26-56) 18:34

5M ago18:34

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On Sunday, December 10, Kevin Bradford continued our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of Mary and the Angel Gabriel in Luke 1:26-56. In Luke 1:26-56, God asks Mary to step out in faith, despite the discouraging moments in life that she was already facing. Mary's story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto the peace …

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Do Not Fear (Advent 2023): God Asks of Zechariah & Elizabeth (Week 1 Hope, Luke 1:1-25) 35:31

5M ago35:31

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On Sunday, December 3, Pastor Jeff McLain started our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:1-25. In Luke 1:1-25, God asks Zechariah and Elizabeth to step out in faith, despite the discouraging moment they were already facing. Zechariah and Elizabeth's story, emphasizes the importance of h…

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To the Church: A Manifesto for the Church Community (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) 35:25

5M ago35:25

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On Sunday, November 26, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, and the way Paul gives a manifesto for the church community at the end of his encouraging letter. This brought our "To the Church" series to a close. We started this To The Church series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first…

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Thoughts Are Like Airplanes: Renewing the Mind (Romans 12:1-2) 41:53

5M ago41:53

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On Sunday, November 19, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford delivered a sermon titled "Thoughts Are Like Airplanes." This sermon explored the biblical passage of Romans 12:1-2 and explored how we can practice renewing our minds through Spiritual Disciplines, God's living, and a right understanding of identity. Who we are together. River Corner C…

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To The Church: Jesus Saves (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) 34:53

6M ago34:53

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On Sunday, November 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and the way Paul reminds the Thessalonian Church of the eternal aspect of Jesus' salvation. We started this To The Church series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Pau…

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To The Church: Lead a Quiet Life (1 Thessalonians 4:11) 34:56

6M ago34:56

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On Sunday, November 5, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 and the message - To Lead A Quiet Life. In this passage, we see Paul calls the church to familiar marching orders, a life defined by a Sabbath-like Stillness. We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and g…

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Feet on the Ground: The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5-14) 34:31

6M ago34:31

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On Sunday, October 29, Kevin Bradford shared a message called Feet on the Ground, that explores the hope and power found in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:5-14, and how that should shape our prayer lives. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey th…

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To the Church: What Does Love Have to Do With It? (1 Thessalonians 3:6-12) 33:41

6M ago33:41

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On Sunday, October 15, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 3:6-12 and the message. What Does Love Have to Do With It? We see that Paul prays for an increased and overflowing love in the Thessalonian Church because love has everything to do with it. We started this series by …

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To the Church: A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (1 Thessalonians 3:1-6) 30:38

6M ago30:38

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On Sunday, October 15, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6 and the way that Paul sets an example of care and resilience for followers of Jesus and church communities. We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the The…

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To the Church: I Wanna Be Where You Are (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20) 30:36

7M ago30:36

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On Sunday, October 8, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 and the way that a healthy and focused church postures and prioritizes itself in tough seasons. We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian f…

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To the Church: Don't Stop Believing (1 Thessalonians 2:10-16) 44:12

7M ago44:12

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This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 2:10-16 and the way that Paul calls the Thessalonian church to not stop believing in what God was doing in, with, and through them. Even more, Paul calls them to gain new ground as witnesses to God's Kingdom. We started this series…

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The Call to Humility (John 13) 29:22

7M ago29:22

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This week, Kevin Bradford looked at John 13 and the way that Jesus calls us to humility. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. What we practice together. Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and…

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The Time Has Come: Shake it Off (1 Thessalonians 2:1-8) 42:37

7M ago42:37

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This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and the way that Paul calls the Thessalonian church to shake off hindrances to their message and community. We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian follo…

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To the Church: I'm a Model You Know What I Mean? (1 Thessalonians 1:1-12) 39:31

8M ago39:31

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This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-23 and the way the Thessalonian church became a model for all the churches in this era. We look at what we can takeaway from their example. We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first le…

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To The Church: Encouraging, Equipping, Empowering (Acts 17) 42:53

8M ago42:53

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On Sunday, September 3, Pastor Jeff McLain started our series, To the Church, by looking at Acts 17 and beginning to dissect Paul's letter of 1 Thessalonians. Through this series, we find some principles and priorities from Paul that should still empower us today. Our series, To the Church, will dissect Paul's first letter to the Thessalonian Churc…

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The Time Has Come: The Life of the Spirit Outside the Ring (Mark 11:12-25) 39:54

8M ago39:54

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On Sunday, Aug 27, Pastor Jeff finished our series, The Time Has Come, which looked at the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of Mark. As we looked at Mark 11:12-25, we found the way Jesus cursed the fig tree outside of Jerusalem created the opportunity for Jesus to talk about a Spirit-filled faith, that is fruitful in season and out of se…

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The Time Has Come: Risky Faith (Mark 10:46-52) 32:50

8M ago32:50

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On Sunday, Aug 20, Pastor Jeff continued our series, The Time Has Come, looking at the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of Mark. As we looked at Mark 10:46-52, we found the risky faith Blind Bartimaeus models for us, and the difference the Kingdom of God makes when our priorities are right. In each of these stories told by Mark, we witne…

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The Time Has Come: Win At Home First (Mark 10:13-16) 38:29

9M ago38:29

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On Sunday, Aug 13, Pastor Jeff continued our series, The Time Has Come, looking at the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of Mark. As we looked at Mark 10:13-16, we found the Kingdom of God longs to see a legacy of faith passed on to the next generation. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus starts with Je…

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Discerning God's Voice [Part 2] (John 4) 39:51

9M ago39:51

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On August 6, Kevin Bradford looked at John 4 - continuing his conversation form July 9 - on what it means to expect to hear God's voice, to know how to discern God's voice and to make sure we are truly listening to God's voice. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey …

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The Time Has Come: From Mountaintops to Valleys (Mark 9:14-29) 34:52

9M ago34:52

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On July 30, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our The Time Has Come series through the gospel of Mark, as we looked at the story of a demon possessed boy in Mark 9:14-29. We explored how our mountaintop experiences prepare us for life in the valley, and we also unpacked a posture Jesus models to bring about God's goodness and good news into the present.…

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The Time Has Come: Sent Out to Liberate (Mark 6:6b-13) 26:07

9M ago26:07

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On Sunday, July 16, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our The Time Has Come series through Mark, by looking at Jesus sending out the 12 in Mark 6:6b-13. In looking at this passage, we also see how Jesus sends us out to liberate those around us. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus starts with Jesus declaring that it wa…

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Discerning God's Voice [Part 1] (John 6:60) 34:34

10M ago34:34

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On July 9, Kevin Bradford looked at John 6:60, and what it means to expect to hear God's voice, to know how to discern God's voice and to make sure we are truly listening to God's voice. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunda…

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The Time Has Come: A Spirit of Offense (Mark 6:1-6) 38:08

10M ago38:08

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As part of our Sunday morning series through Mark titled The Time Has Come, Pastor Jeff explored Mark 6:1-6 as we looked at the dangers of a Spirit of Offense on July 2. In Mark 6:1-6, Mark recounts a story in which Jesus could not do miracles because of the prevalent spirit of offense adopted by those in Jesus' hometown. Mark's narrative on the li…

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The Path of Life 21:13

10M ago21:13

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On June 25, Kevin Bradford looked at our path in life. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online t…

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The Time Has Come: Fearless Peace (Mark 4:35-41) 34:12

10M ago34:12

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On Sunday, June 18, Pastor Jeff continued our series - The Time Has Come - by looking at Mark 4:35-41 in a sermon message titled Fearless Peace, where we looked at how, like the disciples on the stormy sea, when we are overwhelmed we believe a narrative that God does not have our best interest in mind. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death …

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The Time Has Come: Invisible Light (Mark 4:21-25) 36:45

11M ago36:45

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On Sunday, June 10, Pastor Jeff continued our series - The Time Has Come - by looking at Mark 4:21-25 in a sermon message titled Invisible Light is Pointless, we looked at the teaching from Jesus on the lamp on a stand. In this story, heaven makes a difference in the here and now, when we are willing to live out out in our faith. Mark's narrative o…

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The Time Has Come: Stretch Out Your Hand (Mark 3:1-6) 36:27

11M ago36:27

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On Sunday, June 4, Pastor Jeff continued our series - The Time Has Come - by looking at Mark 3:1-6 and the story of Jesus healing a man with a paralyzed hand. In this story, we discover how heaven makes a difference in the here and now, when we are willing to reach out in surrender and faith. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurr…

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The Time Has Come: The Hindrances of Personal Preferences and Convictions (Mark 2:18-22) 35:53

11M ago35:53

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On May 28, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our - The Time Has Come series -by looking at Mark 2:18-22, and the way our personal preferences and convictions can hinder us from growth and keep us from the new things Jesus longs to bring about. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus starts with Jesus declaring that it was…

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The Time Has Come: Practicing Humility (Mark 2:13-17) 28:04

11M ago28:04

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On June 21, Rip Wahlberg continued our series, "The Time Has Come," with his look at Mark 2:13-17 and how Jesus calls us to practice humility. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus starts with Jesus declaring that it was time to change our way of living and to live into the way that the presence, goodness and good …

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The Time Has Come: We've Never Seen Authority Like This (Mark 2:1-12) 16:25

12M ago16:25

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On May 14, Mike Dickert joined us from New Danville Mennonite Church, and he continued our "The Time Has Come" series with a look at Mark 2:1-12, and the story of Jesus forgiving a paralyzed man. In this story, we see that Jesus model an authority that was never seen before. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus st…

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The Time Has Come: The Outer Limits (Mark 1:35-45) 42:28

12M ago42:28

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On May 7, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain reflected through Mark 1:35-45 in his message "The Outer Limits," as he continued our Sunday Morning series The Time Has Come, a study through the book of Mark. Mark's narrative on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus starts with Jesus declaring that it was time to change our way o…

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The Spirit is With Us 35:11

12M ago35:11

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On Sunday, April 30, Kevin Bradford looked at John's Gospel, and the way that the life and ministry of Jesus was one with the Spirit. Jesus promises - along with John's gospel - that the Spirit is also with us and it sustains and empowers our life. River Corner Church is a group of everyday people, who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journ…

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