Riverside Christian Reformed Church
Riverside CRC worships Sunday mornings at 10:15am. We are a group of caring and sharing Christians, w
08/20/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining - A Place of Hospitality
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https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/place-of-hospitality/
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A Place of Hospitality Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
08/13/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining - Won’t You Be My Neighbor
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
08/06/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining - The Great Neighbor
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/the-great-neighbor/
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The Great Neighbor Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
07/30/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining - Avoiding Hinderance and Entanglement
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/avoiding-hinderance-and-entanglement/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Audible.
Avoiding Hinderance and Entanglement Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
07/23/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining - A Unique Body
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/a-unique-body/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
A Unique Body Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
07/16/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
07/09/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - What is the Church - Recognizing our Gifts; Imagining
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/what-is-the-church/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
What is the Church Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
06/26/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Hearing God’s Calling; Listening
Avoiding Egypt
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/avoiding-egypt/
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Riverside Christian Reformed Church - Avoiding Egypt Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
06/18/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - Hearing God’s Calling; Listening
Expectant Prayer
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/expectant-prayer/
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Expectant Prayer Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
06/11/2023
Three Things for a New Thing
The Big Story
Guest Pastor - Larry Doornbos
The sermon audio is on the website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/the-big-story/
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The Big Story Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
06/07/2023
Three Things for a New Thing - A Lamp and A Light
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https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/a-lamp-and-a-light/
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Riverside Christian Reformed Church - A Lamp and A Light Three things for a new thing in ministry. Hearing God’s calling; listening. Recognizing our gifts; imagining. Understanding our context; model for ministry.
05/21/2023
Faith in Ending for a New Beginning - Planting a Micro-Seed by Faith
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/planting-a-micro-seed-by-faith/
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Planting a Micro-Seed by Faith Faith in Ending for a New Beginning is found throughout Scripture. These three lessons explore how vital faith is for transition in our lives and as the church.
05/21/2023
Faith in Ending for a New Beginning - Imagining A New Thing in Faith
The sermon audio for May 14 is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/imagining-a-new-thing-in-faith/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Imagining A New Thing in Faith Faith in Ending for a New Beginning is found throughout Scripture. These three lessons explore how vital faith is for transition in our lives and as the church.
05/07/2023
Faith in Ending for a New Beginning - Engaging the Unknown with Faith
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https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/engaging-the-unknown-with-faith/
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Engaging the Unknown with Faith Faith in Ending for a New Beginning is found throughout Scripture. These three lessons explore how vital faith is for transition in our lives and as the church.
04/27/2023
Two Powerful Prayers - The VERY Same
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https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/two-powerful-prayers-the-very-same/
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Two Powerful Prayers - The VERY Same - Riverside Christian Reformed Church Two powerful prayers for a little church, feeling small in big, powerful Ephesus. Paul writes to remind them of God’s Almighty Power at work for and among them.
04/10/2023
Beyond the Cross: The Risen Lord
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https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/beyond-the-cross-the-risen-lord/
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Beyond the Cross: The Risen Lord In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
04/02/2023
Toward the Cross: The King
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/toward-the-cross-the-king/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Toward the Cross: The King In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
03/29/2023
Toward the Cross: The Depth of Repentance
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/toward-the-cross-the-depth-of-repentance/
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Toward the Cross - The Depth of Repentance In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
03/19/2023
Toward the Cross: The Collective Challenge
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/toward-the-cross-the-collective-challenge/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Toward the Cross - The Collective Challenge In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
03/12/2023
Toward the Cross: The Personal Challenge
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/toward-the-cross-the-personal-challenge/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Toward the Cross - The Personal Challenge In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
03/05/2023
Toward the Cross: The Collective Cost
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/toward-the-cross-the-collective-cost/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Toward the Cross - The Collective Cost In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
02/26/2023
Toward the Cross: The Personal Cost
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/toward-the-cross-the-personal-cost/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
The Personal Cost In our journey Toward the Cross, through the season of Lent and Holy Week, we focus our attention on following Jesus’ call to pick up our cross and follow Him. We follow Jesus’ journey to the Cross, considering all His sacrifice means to us and for our lives as we seek to follow Him.
02/12/2023
All In
Through two important questions we explore two important lessons on Baptism in the church.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/all-in/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
All In Through two important questions we explore two important lessons on Baptism in the church.
01/22/2023
Confidence in Waiting
What does it look like to have confidence in the Lord in the midst of trial or difficulty?
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/confidence-in-waiting/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Confidence in Waiting What does it look like to have confidence in the Lord in the midst of trial or difficulty?
01/15/2023
Peace Under Pressure
Every week, I hope we see the beauty of the Gospel in a new way; one that both comforts us and challenges us, one that forms us and gives us hope. And I pray that everyone finds their faith encouraged to go out assured of all the promises of God and eager to live for Him.”
-Pastor Ben
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/peace-under-pressure/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Peace Under Pressure Every week, I hope we see the beauty of the Gospel in a new way; one that both comforts us and challenges us, one that forms us and gives us hope. And I pray that everyone finds their faith encouraged to go out assured of all the promises of God and eager to live for Him.
12/19/2022
A Word of Good News
A Word from God was absent in Israel for 400 years. In Advent we experience waiting and Jesus through Isaiah 40:1-11 in Comfort, Call, Warning, and Good News.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/a-word-of-good-news/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
A Word of Good News A Word from God was absent in Israel for 400 years. In Advent we experience waiting and Jesus through Isaiah 40:1-11 in Comfort, Call, Warning, and Good News.
12/04/2022
A Word of Call
A Word from God was absent in Israel for 400 years. In Advent we experience waiting and Jesus through Isaiah 40:1-11 in Comfort, Call, Warning, and Good News.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/a-word-of-call/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
A Word of Call A Word from God was absent in Israel for 400 years. In Advent we experience waiting and Jesus through Isaiah 40:1-11 in Comfort, Call, Warning, and Good News.
11/20/2022
Be Still - The Ponder of Our God
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10) is a well-known verse for rest and assurance in God, his power, promise, and peace - pondering who and all He is.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/be-still-the-ponder-of-our-god/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Be Still - The Ponder of Our God “Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10) is a well-known verse for rest and assurance in God, his power, promise, and peace - pondering who and all He is.
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11/10/2022
Be Still - The Promise of Our God
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10) is a well-known verse for rest and assurance in God, his power, promise, and peace - pondering who and all He is.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/be-still-the-promise-of-our-god/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Be Still - The Promise of Our God “Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10) is a well-known verse for rest and assurance in God, his power, promise, and peace - pondering who and all He is.
10/30/2022
Be Still - The Power of Our God
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10) is a well-known verse for rest and assurance in God, his power, promise, and peace - pondering who and all He is.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/be-still-the-power-of-our-god/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Be Still - The Power of Our God - Riverside Christian Reformed Church “Be still and know that I am God.” (Ps. 46:10) is a well-known verse for rest and assurance in God, his power, promise, and peace - pondering who and all He is.
10/17/2022
Not By Sight - A Humble Walk
Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/not-by-sight-a-humble-walk/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Not By Sight - A Humble Walk Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
10/09/2022
Not By Sight - A Foolish Journey
Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/not-by-sight-a-foolish-journey/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Not By Sight - A Foolish Journey Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
10/05/2022
Not By Sight - Faith in Full
Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/not-by-sight-faith-in-full/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Not By Sight - Faith in Full Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
10/05/2022
Not By Sight - Faith’s Conviction
Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/not-by-sight-faiths-conviction/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Not By Sight - Faith’s Conviction Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
10/05/2022
Not By Sight - Faith’s Assurance
Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/not-by-sight-faiths-assurance/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Not By Sight - Faith’s Assurance Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
As an opportunity to grow in our walk with God, Riverside CRC offers an opportunity for Scripture study, prayer, and sharing a meal together in our Discipleship Groups. Currently, we have two opportunities on Wednesday and Sunday evenings which meet bi-weekly during the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month and will resume their normal schedule on September 18 and 21. This fall we will be studying Gospel Foundations, vol. 3 “Longing for a King”. If you would like to get connected with one of our groups, please contact pastor Ben at [email protected] or reach out to us via messenger.
09/14/2022
09/14/2022
Not By Sight - Defining Faith
Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/not-by-sight-defining-faith/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
Not By Sight - Defining Faith Not by sight is walking by faith in God. We explore faith and how we find the abundant life of sure hope and wondrous love in Jesus.
09/10/2022
The Tabernacle - On The Move
The Tabernacle was an important part in the life of Israel that finds connection with the New Testament and lessons for us today.
The sermon audio is on our website:
https://riversidecrc.org/sermon/on-the-move/
A podcast version is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and Stitcher.
On The Move The Tabernacle was an important part in the life of Israel that finds connection with the New Testament and lessons for us today.
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