Riverbend Podcast

Pastor Dave takes a chalk-talk look at end-times prophecy reminding us that there are things that are imminent and more importantly, how we should act and react.

What's the deal with this baptism thing? Student Ministry Pastor Doug Congdon gets to the heart of what to others may seem as a bit of a crazy ritual.

Creative Arts Pastor Kevin Hedges looks at the early church practice of the breaking of bread, and realizes the power of sharing our tables - and the importance of the practice of Communion.

What's the secret to a long, happy, prosperous life? It's easier than you think, and Riverbend is a great place to find it! Acts 2:42

Just like the first Church (Acts 2:42), there is power in intentional, purposeful, individual and community prayer - as well as great danger.

In this 4-week study of Acts 2:42 we are reminded of what makes up a healthy and growing community - beginning with the teaching of the Word.

Using the final 5 verses of Romans 14, Dave takes us back to the basics - Christianity 101 - and has us ask ourselves two simple questions about our hearts and behavior.

The Law of Use and Abuse champions the idea of grace and values diversity; we are all unique, designed to make each other better.

Continuing in Romans 14, Pastor Dave makes a point that God is the ultimate pilot of our lives when we can't see through the fog - both internally, and externally.

Pastor Dave does a little chalk talk to get us to realize who the weak and different really are, what it means to accept and welcome them, and how it strengthens us well beyond our fears.

Student Pastor Doug Congdon shares astounding similarity of Romans 7 & 8 with one of the most famous patriotic speeches ever.

Using Luke 4:16-21, Community Group Pastor Scott Vermillion shares with us concrete ways to put into practice what Jesus taught - especially as it pertains to caring for those who suffer.

PROVERBS 23:22-23 –22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

PROVERBS 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.

PROVERBS 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Using Acts 2 and examples from the early church, Pastor Scott reminds us how God can tell us when to stop, and when to go - and to always use the map!

Through Titus 2:1-8, Young Adults Ministry Director Leigh Congdon shares two important points to remember for all women in loving and leading others.

Using 1 Cor. 14:34,35., Tracy J leads a discussion designed to be in front of our culture in understanding and celebrating women and their roles. featuring Tracy Johnson (Red Tent Living Magazine), Paulette Schwartz Care and Support Pastor), Samantha Cooper (Student Ministries Director), Susan Kennedy (Children;s Ministry Director)

Using Romans 12, former NASCAR Chaplain Dale Beaver reminds us of the power and purpose of community and the local church.

Like He did with Paul, God uses others to blast holes in our fortresses that become windows and doors - revealing the light of God's mercy and grace.