When God created us He provided the opportunity to work as a gift. Sometimes school or our jobs seem more like punishment than a place to make a difference in the world but God sees our heart attitudes and the actual work we accomplish and He will reward us for a job well done. The Bible even says we are to work as if we are working for the Lord – even when the boss or teacher can’t see us. Work and school is a great place to show and share your hope in Christ. Listen and be encouraged to work a...
Sep 30, 2018•30 min
In today’s world we are finding more and more that people have acquaintances and not close friends. If you long to be connected to others, in caring relationships, with those who will support you in your trials and to become the person Jesus wants you to be, listen and learn how you can find hope in Christian community. Pastor Dan gives you a preview of a Life Group using material from Right Now Media and encourages you to participate. Pastor Dan Jetto
Sep 23, 2018•28 min
The Bible is full of wisdom to help us endure complicated relationships. In Colossians chapters 3 and 4 we are given proactive instructions on how to live wisely among friends, family, coworkers and others we interact with every day. Listen and be encouraged to honor God by the way you treat others, understand the four pillars of relationships and see how you can give hope to hurting people around you. Pastor Chris Teien
Sep 16, 2018•36 min
Since the children matter to Jesus, they should matter to us. Whether they are your kids or someone else's kids our future really is in the hands of the children so let's do all we can to bless the children, give them hope, help them connect to Christ and grow in faith. Click here for links to resources https://wp.me/p1pSt0-r6p Pastor Chris Teien
Sep 09, 2018•34 min
Be inspired by God’s Word to experience and share hope this new season. God created time and seasons for our benefit and enjoyment and there are many great opportunities for us these coming months. Listen and... #1 Be encouraged to understand the difference between faith and hope #2 Develop a strategy to live a WELL Live in the coming new seasons #3 Commit to Following and Trusting God during the challenging seasons of life. Pastor Chris Teien
Sep 02, 2018•33 min
In the book of Acts we see the Apostles thrown into jail for preaching the Gospel. Then an angel comes and opens the prison doors telling the Apostles to get back out there and keep telling everyone about this New Life in Christ. With Bold faith you may suffer opposition, but you can have confidence that Christ can open doors and even do miracles in your life. Listen and be encouraged that Christ can open doors and give you more resources than you realize to accomplish all He has called you to d...
Aug 26, 2018•36 min
We speak boldly about what we believe deeply and we receive Power and Authority when we are walking with Jesus. We are led by the Lord and empowered by the Holy Spirit to encourage and correct ourselves and others. We are motivated to lead people toward Christ and pray for opportunities to make an eternal difference. Listen and be encouraged to have bold speech for your good and God’s glory. Pastor Chris Teien
Aug 19, 2018•39 min
How can you become more bold to fulfill God’s purpose for your life? Listen and be encouraged to become empowered in your faith and the way you pray so that others around you will be forever blessed by your boldness for Christ. Pastor Chris Teien
Aug 12, 2018•33 min
The Gospel is Good News and The Good News is the Gospel! All that Jesus has done for us should make us bold and the Holy Spirit Empowers us and Equips us to be effective. In the book Acts Peter and John proclaim Jesus and many get saved, then they heal a crippled beggar and even their enemies are amazed at their boldness. Listen and be encouraged to live Bold lives. Pastor Chris Teien
Aug 05, 2018•28 min
In the parable of the ”Good Samaritan” we see a picture of what Jesus considers fulfilling the second of the two greatest commandments – Loving our Neighbors as ourselves. Listen as we open this passage and learn how we can become, like the good Samaritan. Be encouraged and grasp how we can become love, and love in a becoming manner. Pastor Dan Jetto
Jul 29, 2018•30 min
This summer we are going through the book of Colossians and this week we start the section on relationships. This is going to be a great Sunday for parents and grandparents! We all need to be supportive of marriage, parenting and kids and do all we can to help them all succeed. Come to River Rock Church this Sunday to be encouraged in your faith and to get equipped with resources to enable you to help the Christian family. Pastor Chris Teien
Jul 22, 2018•30 min
Most of us want to serve the Lord and have our lives count, making a difference now and enjoying the rewards for all eternity. A lot of times we just can’t figure out what to do but this Sunday we will see some very practical ways we can honor the Lord, grow in our faith, enjoy life more and serve others from Colossians chapter 3:15-17. Be encouraged to live your life well and gain some helpful resources. Pastor Chris Teien
Jul 15, 2018•31 min
In Colossians 3 we are told that God has chosen us to be the holy people He loves and then shows us how we can live a life that honors Him, helps others and leads to peace. Come be encouraged to live the life Jesus made possible through His sacrifice to remove our sin and through the sanctifying and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Chris Teien
Jul 08, 2018•28 min
For Christ-followers this life is temporary and Heaven is our eternal reward. We are told to “Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2-3 NLT). Yet that doesn’t mean we check out of this life today and coast along to the end. There is an old saying, “He/she was So Heavenly Minded that he/she was No Earthly Good.” When you fully comprehend the realities of Heaven that are reserved for tho...
Jul 01, 2018•26 min
Discover why the Apostle Paul, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, warned us against following a list of rules to try to be right with God. Some people find it more appealing to try to follow a strict list of rules or the LAW to attempt to show they are deeply religious. Other people say that since Christ paid for the sins on the cross of those who would believe on Him we have LICENSE to do whatever they want. But better than LAW or LICENSE is to commit to following the Lord and trying to do...
Jun 24, 2018•35 min
We need to take the materials God gives us and use them to build up Wisdom, Knowledge and Strong Faith. Listen and be encouraged from the Bible book of Colossians 2:1-7 to grow in your faith and help others grow in their faith. We need to be building Strong Faith with an Attitude of Love and Encouragement and a Confident Skill level. We have support Available through Christ’s Wisdom and Knowledge and need to be committed to Do what’s Right and Follow Instructions. If we build on a Secure Foundat...
Jun 17, 2018•31 min
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is an event that changed all history for all time. His death on the cross was the payment for our sins, but initially it left His 12 disciples trembling in fear for their own lives. But three days later the stone was blown away, and so was the world, beginning with the disciples. From fear and hiding, came courage and boldness, out of deep sorrow and crippling despair came an overpowering hope and joy. From 12 disciples, to millions of followers. Come and find th...
Jun 10, 2018•30 min
One of the most encouraging verses in the Bible is Psalm 37:4 "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires." We all would love God to give us the desires of our heart so what exactly does it mean to "Delight in the Lord" and how can we actually do that? Listen and be encouraged to pursue our Loving Savior and enjoy His provision and adventures in your life.
Jun 03, 2018•31 min
What can you do to make your Christian life exciting and significant? The Apostle Paul gives us direction in the first chapter of his letter to the Colossians. Listen and be encouraged to be bold and active in the ministry God has for you.
May 27, 2018•26 min
When you feel overwhelmed by the darkness - Jesus can Rescue You. When you think there is no hope and it’s time to give up - Jesus can Rescue You. When you feel unloved and far away from God - Jesus can Rescue You. When you feel like you will never be good enough to be forgiven and accepted by God - Jesus can Rescue You. If you've already been rescued by Jesus maybe it's time to help rescue others. Listen and be encouraged that Jesus is the perfect One to rescue us and give us a better life....
May 20, 2018•29 min
We look at some encouraging moms found in the Bible and show how influential a mother can be. We know some have lost their mothers, never had a mother, don’t feel they are good mothers, lost a child, always wanted to be a mom but it hasn’t worked or have other things in their life that make Mother’s Day sad but listen and we will give hope and help for that, too. (Includes Mom Goggles 2 video from the Skit Guys
May 13, 2018•27 min
We live in the Minnesota River Valley surrounded by farms and apple orchards and we see all the work the farmers do through all four of our fully distinct seasons. After the fruit is picked at the end of summer there is work to do during the windy fall, cold winter, the wet spring and the hot summer until it’s harvest time again. Producing high quality fruit can require great strategy and lots of labor. The Bible teaches Christ-followers to plant seeds and bear fruit to make a difference in othe...
May 06, 2018•30 min
Before Peter left the boat to walk on water with Jesus, Jesus gave three commands and an invitation. Can you imagine the excitement in Peter’s heart when he actually began walking on water? Accomplishing something that is humanly impossible! Come and join us and began realizing the amazing things we can accomplish if we will heed the commands and respond to the invitation Jesus gives each of us as we explore the riches of this miraculous described in the 14th chapter of Matthew’s Gospel. Pastor ...
Apr 29, 2018•29 min
Grow deeper in faith and make a greater impact on the world around us for Christ. Listen and be encouraged to be more confident of your faith in Christ and even more faithful to serve Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Confident Because the Faithful are Secure in and Share: #1 Community Faith (1:1-2) #2 Saving Faith (1:3-4) #3 Eternal Hope (1:5-6) #4 Christian Love (1:7-8)
Apr 22, 2018•35 min
No matter how challenging life gets we can have great hope in Christ. Listen to this encouraging message from guest speaker and Crown College student Elliot Wiens.
Apr 08, 2018•22 min
Be encouraged to Come See and Go Tell this timeless truth we proclaimed on Easter Sunday from Matthew 28:6-7 (NLT): “He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.”
Apr 01, 2018•30 min
We are eternally grateful that Jesus chose to ride into Jerusalem knowing full well that by the end of the week he would be crucified – the perfect sacrifice for our sins. We celebrate that Jesus died and rose again this Easter Season. Jesus isn’t just our Savior but He is our coming King. Someday He will return and those of us who have followed Jesus as Lord will be with Him for all eternity which means no matter what you are going through the best is yet to come. Listen and be encouraged to li...
Mar 25, 2018•34 min
Every one of us go through this life with wants and needs, hopes and dreams, requirements and opportunities. The Bible has a lot to say about the ways that God can provide for us and shows reasons why we may not be getting all we desire. Listen and be encouraged to seek the Lord for your every need and start to experience His Abundant Supply. Philippians 4:10-20
Mar 18, 2018•37 min
Have you ever played a video game and when things weren’t working out as you hoped you just hit the RESTART button and tried again? Did you know Jesus made it possible for us to get a new start in life? Did you know that living the Christian life is hard but when you mess up you can get a restart? No matter how big of a mess you or your friends life is right now it’s not over yet but maybe time to hit the restart button. Be encouraged to start again and be equipped to help others start over. It’...
Mar 11, 2018•37 min
The Bible instructs us to observe the Lord’s Supper until Jesus returns: “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26 (CSB). The Old Testament prophecies Jesus will return and reign, Jesus told many that He would return, the Angels said Jesus would return the same way He ascended into Heaven, and the New Testament has a lot to say about Jesus return. Are you awaiting His arrival? Be encouraged this Sunday to live your l...
Mar 04, 2018•34 min
