River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are both contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), creating an atmosphere that is both conversation ...
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Four Walls of Gratitude: Gratitude at Work (Daniel 6:1-16)
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On November 3, Pastor Jeff discussed how practicing gratitude at work serves as an anchor, helping us find purpose and remain steadfast, even amidst workplace challenges. Like Daniel in Daniel 6, who continued giving thanks despite betrayal, we can find strength in gratitude to face adversity and honor God in our work. Four Walls of Gratitude Serie…
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On Sunday, October 27, Mike Clemmer, Overseer and Bishop in our district of the LMC Fellowship of Churches, spoke to us on Joshua 24:14-23, emphasizing the importance of wholehearted commitment to God in our lives and the daily choice to serve God faithfully. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people …
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At the Lord's Table (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
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On October 20, Pastor Jeff looked at 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, and how the practice of the Lord’s Table invites us away from the world's table to realign our lives with Jesus' teachings, reminding us of our shared need for grace and redemption while embodying the values of peace, forgiveness, and love. As we come together in communion, we proclaim th…
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Light & Darkness: A Way of Kingdom Hospitality (3 John)
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On October 12, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Kevin Bruchert examined 3 John, highlighting the importance of showing hospitality and supporting fellow believers in their ministry, while warning against pride and divisive behavior within the church. Our takeaway is to be the kind of people in the room who rem…
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Light & Darkness: A Way of Spiritual Formation (2 John)
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On October 6, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 2 John, a letter that models a spiritual formation in a community grounded in love and truth, where our elders guide us, faith grows, and we support one another, creating a harmonious life in Christ that reflects His love and fosters ge…
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Light & Darkness: An Empowering Faith (1 John 5:1-14)
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On September 29, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 1 John 5:1-14, where John encourages his readers to remember their identity as children of God. In a world filled with confusion and conflicting information, John calls them back to the simplicity of faith. He emphasizes that our fai…
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Light & Darkness: Misplaced Love (1 John 2:15-17; 3:11-18 )
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On September 15, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 2:15-17 and 3:11-18, where John challenges us to be people of the light. John urges us not to fall victim to the lust of the eyes, the flesh, or the pride of life, but instead to cultivate our identity as God's children throu…
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Light & Darkness: What Do You Want On Your Tombstone? (1 John 2:3-11)
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On September 8, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 2:3-11, and how John challenges us to be people of the light who are transformed by God's love to love others. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God…
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Light & Darkness: In Him There is No Darkness (1 John 1:1-2:2)
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On September 1, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 1:1-2:2, and how John challenges us to be a people of examination, transparency, honesty, and confession. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, fol…
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In the Light (Matthew 17:1-8; John 1:1-16)
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On Sunday, August 25, Kevin Bradford explored Matthew 17:1-8 and John 1:1-16, examining how Jesus becomes the light that illuminates everything else. 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 sma…
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Walk This Way (Week 9): Expectant Prayers (James 5:13-20)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the ninth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:13-2…
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Walk This Way (Week 8): Established in Scripture (James 5:7-12)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the eighth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:7-1…
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Walk This Way (Week 7): Not On The Backs Of Others (James 5:1-6)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the seventh week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:1-…
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Walk This Way (Week 6): The Struggle is Holy (James 4:13-17)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the sixth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Kevin Bradford explores James 4:13-17. T…
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Walk This Way (Week 5): Wash Your Mouth Out (James 3:2-12)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this fifth week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 3:2-12,…
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Walk This Way (Week 4): Don't Be Hardhearted and Tightfisted (James 2:14-18)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this fourth week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 2:14-1…
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Walk This Way (Week 3): Favoritism Forbidden (James 2:1-12)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this third week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, guest speaker Dwight Rohrer looks at Jame…
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Walk This Way (Week 2): Be Slow (James 1:19-27)
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this second week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 1:19-2…
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On Sunday, June 2, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Psalm 46, highlighting the invitation of Psalm 46:10, reflecting on what it means to be still and know that God is with us in the middle of our trouble. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow J…
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Jonah: An Unhappy Ending to the Story (Jonah 4:1-11)
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The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 26, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at …
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Jonah: A Tale of Second Changes (Jonah 3:1-10)
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The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 19, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at …
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The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 12th, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain delved i…
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The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 5, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Jonah 1:1-17, and we saw …
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A Commitment to Community (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
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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 28, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and the way God calls the local chur…
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
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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)
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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 6, Jeff McLain look…
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The Rhythm of Prayer (Week 5): God's Guidance (Matthew 6:9-15)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 1, Pastor Jeff McLa…
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The Spirit Who Reveals Jesus (John 16:12-15, Acts 2:1-39)
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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)
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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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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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