River City Church
River City Church of Jacksonville, Florida is all about awakening people to the transforming presence and power of God's love.
Episodes
949 episodes
A Great Light: The Light of Christ’s Counsel | Aaron Sjoberg
In this sermon, discover how hope in Christ transforms our present reality by bringing glimpses of a promised future. Focusing on Isaiah 9:6-7, the speaker highlights Jesus as our "Wonderful Counselor," offering divine guidance amidst life's ch...
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The God Who Changes Us: Finding the God of Hope in the Midst of the Suffering | Courtenay Bowser
Courtenay Bowser explored how God meets us in our suffering and transforms us through it. We looked at what it means to truly know the God of hope—not just when life is comfortable, but especially when everything feels like it's falling apart. ...
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The God Who Changes Us: God Disciplines Us For Our Good | Jared Davis
This powerful teaching confronts us with a difficult but transformative truth: God's discipline in our lives is not punishment, but parenting. Drawing from Hebrews 12, we're invited to reconsider our entire relationship with pain, correction, a...
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The God Who Changes Us: Forgiven to Forgive | Jared Davis
At the heart of this message lies a profound truth that challenges us to our core: we are forgiven so that we might forgive. Drawing from the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, we're reminded that forgiveness isn't just a nice spiritual concept—it's t...
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The God Who Changes Us: Embracing Obedience | Melissa Snow
We've all had those moments where God calls us to do something we really don't want to do. Maybe it's as simple as being kind to that annoying neighbor, or as weighty as forgiving someone who deeply hurt us. But here's the truth we explored thi...
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The God Who Changes Us: Changed by Grace | Tom Rossi
This message invites us into a profound exploration of how God's unconditional love transforms us—not through our striving, but through His grace. Drawing from the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, we're reminded that Jesus didn't demand change be...
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The God Who Changes Us: Repentance Is Our Only Option for Change | Jared Davis
In this powerful message, we explore the transformative power of repentance in our spiritual lives. The central theme revolves around God's kindness leading us to change, as highlighted in Romans 2. We're reminded that God's call for us to repe...
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The God Who Changes Us: God Confronts our Pride | Jared Davis
This sermon explores the theme of pride and how it opposes God's plan for our lives. The pastor emphasizes that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. He discusses the centrality of Jesus in the universe and how our pride can put ...
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In Jax as It Is in Heaven: Harvest Mentality | Jared Davis
In this powerful message, we're challenged to shift our perspective from a scarcity mentality to a harvest mentality. Drawing from Matthew 9:35-38, we're reminded that Jesus saw the crowds as 'harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepher...
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In Jax as It Is in Heaven: The Call to Carry His Kingdom | Melissa Snow
We are heaven's people living in an earthly kingdom. But through prayer and our presence, we can bring God's kingdom to every place He calls us - our schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and city.Where is God calling YOU to be salt and li...
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In Good Company: Women's Retreat Testimonies
This weekend, 80 women from River City Church experienced an incredible time of fellowship, worship, and encounter with God at our women's retreat!From powerful messages to spontaneous worship, from vulnerable sharing to divine revelati...
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In Jax as It Is in Heaven: Dealing With the Real Problem First
In this week's message, Pastor Jared challenges us to look beyond surface-level issues and engage with the spiritual realities Jesus came to address. Through the Lord's Prayer and examples from Matthew's Gospel, we see how Jesus introduced a ra...
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In Jax as It Is in Heaven: We are on Offense, Not Defense | Jared Davis
Jesus came to overthrow Satan, set us free, and establish His kingdom on earth. As believers, we're on the offensive - armed with prayer, authority in Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit.Don't let the enemy's lies hold you back. Whe...
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Things Above: the Power of Forgiveness | Rose Shabaya
In a world that often feels divided and fractured, there's a powerful force that can bind us together and heal our deepest wounds: forgiveness. It's a concept we've all heard about, but one that can be incredibly challenging to put into practic...
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Things Above: Put on Patience | Jared Davis
"Are you struggling with patience? 🤔In today's message, we explored how true patience isn't just about waiting - it's about being present and growing in Christ.Key takeaways: • Patience isn't passive - it's actively engaging with ...
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Things Above: Clothed in Christ | Aaron Sjoberg
Aaron reminds us that true gentleness isn't weakness, but strength under control. And real humility isn't self-deprecation, but seeing yourself rightly in God's eyes.The key? Remembering who you are in Christ: • Chosen • Holy • Dearly lo...
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Things Above: Compassion and Kindness | Jared Davis
True compassion comes from the soul, not just the mind. It's not about being seen as compassionate or manipulating others. It's about worshiping God by seeing His image in every person we encounter.But here's the twist: Compassionate kin...
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Things Above: Putting on the New Self | Jared Davis
We're not called to strive harder or do more. We're invited to gaze upon Jesus, letting His beauty and grace wash over us. As we do, we find ourselves slowly but surely becoming more like Him.Remember: You're not trying to change yoursel...
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Things Above: It's Time for a Re-set | Jared Davis
In a world full of distractions and challenges, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But today's message reminds us of the incredible power and majesty of Jesus Christ - the one who holds all things together and reconciles us to God.<...
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