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Connect | This Changes Everything (Week 2) | Luke 5:18-25 In week two of our series This Changes Everything, we explore our second core value: Connect. From the story of friends lowering a paralyzed man through a roof to get him to Jesus, we see the power of connection—with God and with each other. Life change happens when we don’t walk alone. Jesu…
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Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 20th sermon taken from Mark 5:35-43 and entitled Power over death. Jesus has demonstrated his power over the wind and the waves, over demons and spiritual powers, and now demonstrates his power over sickness and even death. This is part 2 of 2 as Mark relates 2 intertwined stories of hea…
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Realizing that man was created in His image, we as believers should feel obligated to reflect God to others. God chose us to reflect Him, represent Him, and have a relationship with Him so that we can show the world the value of having a personal relationship with God the Father through Jesus, God the Son. Our purpose in life is to Glorify God and …
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Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 19th sermon taken from Mark 5:21-34 and entitled Power over death. Jesus has demonstrated his power over the wind and the waves, over demons and spiritual powers, and now demonstrates his power over sickness and even death. This is part 1 of 2 as Mark relates 2 intertwined stories of hea…
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Heal | This Changes Everything (Week 1) | Mark 5:21-43 What happens when we bring our brokenness to Jesus? In this first message of our new series This Changes Everything, we explore Riverview Christian’s first core value: Heal. Looking at the story of Jesus healing Jairus’s daughter and the woman who reached out in faith, we see that Jesus meets u…
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Spirit of Joy | Matthew 3:11-12 | Week 5 of “The Holy Spirit and the Church” In week 5 of our sermon series The Holy Spirit and The Church, we dive into Isaiah 61:1-11 to discover the Spirit of Joy. True joy isn’t something we manufacture; it’s a gift from the Holy Spirit that transforms sorrow, brings freedom, and equips us to live out God’s missi…
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This sermon encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even when facing trials, discouragement, or cultural opposition. Using examples from Joshua, Paul, and other biblical figures, it highlights the importance of courage, dependability, and faithfulness in following God’s calling. It challenges Christians to defend biblical truth, tr…
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🔥 Baptized by Fire | Matthew 3:11-12 🔥 Week 4 of “The Holy Spirit and the Church” In this powerful message, we explore John the Baptist’s words about Jesus, who came not only to baptize with water but with the Holy Spirit and fire. What does it mean to be “baptized by fire”? How does the Holy Spirit refine, empower, and transform believers today? J…
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The Father of Gifts | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 3) | Luke 11:11–13 God is not a reluctant giver—He is a loving Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children. In this message, The Father of Gifts, we look at Luke 11:11–13 and discover how Jesus invites us to approach God with boldness and expectancy, especially when it comes to…
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Fruit of the Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 2) | Galatians 5:22-23 In this message, we explore what it truly means to live a Spirit-filled life by bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Based on Galatians 5:22-23, we examine how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not jus…
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Never Walk Alone | The Holy Spirit and the Church (Week 1) | John 14:16–19, 26–27 In the first message of our new series The Holy Spirit and the Church, we explore Jesus' promise that we are never alone. In John 14, He assures His disciples—and us—that the Holy Spirit will come to live with us and in us, guiding, comforting, and empowering us every…
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Crazy Faith | The Practice of Prayer (Week 4) | Mark 11:22–24 What does it look like to pray with Crazy Faith? In this powerful message from Week 4 of our series The Practice of Prayer, we explore Jesus’ bold words in Mark 11:22–24—where He calls us to believe without doubting and pray with mountain-moving faith. Join us as we unpack what it means …
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Inner Power | The Practice of Prayer (Week 3) | Ephesians 3:14-21 In this message, we explore Paul’s powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21 and what it means to be strengthened with inner power through the Spirit. True spiritual strength isn’t about outward success—it's about being rooted in the love of Christ and filled with the fullness of God. Thi…
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How Do I Pray to God? | The Practice of Prayer – Week 2 📖 Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer can feel intimidating, confusing, or even awkward. But in Matthew 6, Jesus gives us a powerful and practical model for talking to God. In this message, we take a deeper look at the Lord’s Prayer—not just as something to recite, but as a guide to a real, honest, and vibr…
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ASK, SEEK, KNOCK | The Practice of Prayer – Week 1 📖 Matthew 7:7–11 What does it really mean to ask, seek, and knock in prayer? In the first message of our new series The Practice of Prayer, we explore Jesus’ invitation to pursue God persistently and confidently. This teaching from Matthew 7:7–11 reminds us that God is a good Father who delights in…
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As we mark 249 years of American independence, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy—but also reflect on the spiritual condition of our nation. This message challenges us to move beyond patriotism to prayertism—a call to humble, national intercession. In a time of division and drift, God’s promise still stands: if His people will humble themselves, pr…
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Positioned for Blessing | 2 Chronicles 7:1–22 | 06/29/25 What does it mean to be a church truly positioned for God’s blessing? In this message from our Christ’s Church series, we explore 2 Chronicles 7:1–22, where God responds to Solomon’s temple dedication with fire from heaven and a call to humility, repentance, and prayer. This passage reminds u…
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Ephesians: God's Blueprint For A Transformed Life | 06/22/25 In this foundational message, we explore the powerful truths found in Ephesians chapters 1–3. Discover how the Apostle Paul lays out God's incredible plan for identity, grace, and spiritual transformation — not just for the early church, but for us today. This sermon sets the stage for a …
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Light Of The World | 06/15/25 In this message, we explore what it means to be the “light of the world” as Jesus declares in Matthew 5:14–16. You were not meant to hide your faith—you were made to shine. This sermon encourages us to live boldly, love deeply, and reflect the light of Christ in a world that desperately needs hope. 📖 Key Passage: Matth…
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🔥 SHAKEN | 06/08/25 📖 Based on Acts 4:31 What happens when the people of God pray boldly, speak courageously, and trust fully in the power of the Holy Spirit? In this message, we explore how the early church was shaken—not by fear or persecution, but by the undeniable presence of God. Join us as we unpack Acts 4:31 and discover what it means to be …
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Gotta Tell Somebody | 06/01/25 What happens when the power of the Holy Spirit fills your life? You Gotta Tell Somebody. In this message from our Christ’s Church series, we explore Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples before ascending to heaven—and the unstoppable mission He launched through them. Discover how the promise of power in Acts 1:5 …
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Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This thirteenth sermon is taken from Mark 4:1-20 and titled Parables. Mark moves now to a more in depth look at Jesus' teaching and ministry, starting off with a couple of parables that encapsulate what Jesus taught about the kingdom of God. This first one illustrates how we respond t…
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Cultivate Your World | 5/25/25 📖 Romans 5:8 🗓️ Part of the "Christ’s Church" sermon series At Riverview Christian, our mission is simple but bold: "In to heal. Out to love." In this message, Cultivate Your World, we explore the second half of that mission—what it means to be sent out to love. Drawing from Romans 5:8, we see how God's love reached u…
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Merlin Miller returns to the series The Gospel According to Mark. This twelfth sermon is taken from Mark 3:20-35 and titled Where do you stand? Mark concludes his opening section giving an overview of who Jesus was, what he taught (at a high level), and how he was opposed. This provides a perfect opportunity for us check in on where we stand with J…
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Christ’s Church: Would You Like To Be Healed? | 05/18/25 📖 Psalm 147:3 Psalm 147:3 reminds us that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” In John 5, Jesus meets a paralyzed man who has been waiting 38 years and asks a startling question: “Do you want to be healed?” In this message we explore: - Why Jesus begins healing with a ques…
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