As we spend time today in Isaiah 40, my prayer is that all the graduates as well as each of us collectively would be edified and comforted through the reading and understanding of God's Word.Brian Edmonds

Today we'll look at a guy who had a pretty big problem and we're going to see how he tried to deal with that problem. In the process, we'll gain a blueprint, a playbook, a Standard Operating Procedure, for how we should deal with...

The prophet Isaiah called God's people to wait upon the Lord. What did the prophet mean? How do we actually "wait upon the Lord?" This message explores the biblical concept of waiting on God as actively seeking and eagerly anticipating...David Beaty

Though the prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Christ, his words paint a remarkable precise picture of Jesus. This message explores how people have found - and can still find - light and liberty, peace and purpose, by trusting Jesus.David Beaty

A.W. Tozer said: "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." Our image of God is everything. In this message, we will study Isaiah chapter 6 to learn about who God says He is in His Word.Andrew Wild

The Prophet Isaiah called the Israelites the Lord's "vineyard." Though he lamented Israel's lack of fruit, Isaiah prophesied of a better day. This message explains how Jesus brought that better day as "the true vine" and...David Beaty

The book of Isaiah contains both pronouncements of judgment and promises of salvation. What determines which of these a person receives? A key word is "repent." This message explores why "repent" is one of the most beautiful words...David Beaty

Do you think of giving as a duty or a privilege? Have you then wondered why God wants us to give? This message considers why giving is so beneficial for us. It also addresses practical guidance for wise giving.David Beaty

On this Local Outreach Sunday, Rev. Tejado W. Hanchell gives a sermon that challenges us to make sure that those who are in need find Jesus.Tejado Hanchell

The resurrection of Jesus is an "essential" of the Christian faith. If it is not true, the apostle Paul says our faith is "futile." But the resurrection is much more than a foundational theological truth. It has great practical...David Beaty

The message that ties together the Old and New Testaments is called "the gospel." This sermon explains what the gospel is, why we need it, and how it changes us.David Beaty

Have you ever wondered whether God has given you a spiritual gift? Have you considered the purpose for the gifts he gives? This message explores what spiritual gifts are, why they are needed, and how they should be used.David Beaty

In 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul intends to show us that gifts are important, but the exercise of our gifts need to be controlled or guided by love. The "more excellent way" is to use our gifts to build up others.Andrew Wild

Does every single Christian have an important role to fill in the church? The apostle Paul would say "yes." This message explores the interdependence of Christians in a local church, and our call to serve and honor one another.David Beaty

How should we think about Spiritual gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing? Does God want us to seek these gifts today? This message explores the meaning and purpose of the gifts noted in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.David Beaty

The apostle Paul indicates that it would be better not to take the Lord's Supper than to take it in the wrong way. Why? This message explores what communion represents and how we can receive it in the right way.David Beaty

At some point in our lives, most of us will ask the question, "Who am I?" or "Why am I here?" and for believers the question in life then becomes, "Why did God create me?" and "Why did God save me through the Lord...Brian Edmonds

In this sermon we return to our "United" sermon series in 1 Corinthians. In today's passage the apostle Paul explains to us how the ancient Israelites who left Egypt foreshadow us as recipients of God's blessings, but we need to be...Andrew Wild

Do you have goals for your spiritual maturity? For your prayer life? The prayers of the apostle Paul can help us gain vision for our spiritual growth and can help us learn to pray more effectively. This message explores Paul's prayer in...David Beaty

How can we learn what to pray for? The prayers of the apostle Paul can teach us. This message, based on Paul's prayer in Philippians chapter 1, explores how we can pray for growing love.David Beaty

This message explores how the apostle Paul prayed for Christians to experience Spiritual growth. His prayers can provide a model for our own prayers for spiritual advancement.David Beaty

How can we experience more joy, hope, and assurance in prayer this year? Scripture provides us models for effective praying in the prayers of the apostle Paul. This message explores his prayer for the Christians to have greater spiritual understanding.David Beaty

What is the biblical response when anxiety overtakes us? This message offers four keys found in Philippians to combat anxiety.Tejado Hanchell

This Christmas Eve message focuses on why Jesus came. It includes an overview of Jesus' great "I Am" statements, along with the title given him by John the Baptist, who called Christ, "the Lamb of God."David Beaty

When we read in John chapter 1 verse four 'in Him was life', what does that mean? In this sermon, we will dive into this passage and learn an important truth about our Savior.Andrew Wild

Why was it necessary for the Son of God to become a human being? What does his having done that mean for us? This message explores how Jesus' incarnation should affect our lives.David Beaty

The Scripture refers to Jesus as "the true light." What does that mean? How does His light affect us and how should we respond to it? This message explores the role of Jesus as the giver of "true light."David Beaty

In 1 Corinthians Chapter 9, the Apostle Paul employs a metaphor that he borrows from the world of athletics and likens the Christian life to a race. He uses the metaphor to answer three critical questions about Christian living.Andrew Wild

The apostle Paul made big sacrifices to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Are Christians called to do that today? This message examines Paul's example and explores how it challenges us today.David Beaty

Have you ever wondered when it's appropriate to give up your own rights to benefit someone else? The Apostle Paul addresses that issue in 1 Corinthians chapters 8. This message explores his teaching on "Love over Liberty."David Beaty

One of the keys to contentment in life is knowing we are where God has called us to be. Even an unpleasant work situation can be seen differently if we seek ways to glorify God there. This message explores the importance of putting God first, whatever...David Beaty

Does God care about our sex lives? We will hear about what Scripture has to say on this issue. We talk a lot about body image in our culture today. But this passage is foundational to thinking Christianly about the human body.Andrew Wild

It appears in today's world people can be sued for anything and everything but apparently, we haven't strayed too far from some of the things that the Corinthians were doing around 2,000 years ago. In this sermon we examine Paul's...Brian Edmonds

Some of Jesus' best known words are "Judge not." But are there times when Christians should judge? This message, based on 1 Corinthians chapter 5, explores the right and wrong times to judge.David Beaty

How can you tell if you are growing as a Christian? What distinguishes a mature follower of Jesus from a spiritual babe? This message based on 1 Corinthians chapter 4, explores how we can make progress in spiritual growth.David Beaty

There are multiple causes of division within the Corinthian church, but the specific reason that Paul addresses first in 1 Corinthians 3 is the division that arose on account of a distorted view of church leadership.Andrew Wild

How can a person really understand the Bible? How can one's faith grow stronger? The apostle Paul explains that we must have the help of the Holy Spirit. This message explores our need for the wisdom the Spirit provides believers.David Beaty

In this message, we launch our new sermon series, "United: Life in the Body of Christ." In this series, we will be studying 1 Corinthians which will challenge, convict, and disturb us while also uplifting, energizing, and moving us toward a...David Holcomb

This worship service is our annual International Missions Emphasis Sunday. It includes music, prayer, and updates on various mission efforts that River Oaks Community Church is involved with.Alan Cellamare

This message from the, 'Questions from Our Students' series addresses life after death. What happens immediately after a follower of Jesus dies? When do Christians get new bodies? Join us as we explore these questions and others.David Beaty

This Sunday is Youth Sunday. The elements in this week's service will be lead by the youth at River Oaks. This worship service includes music, prayer, the reading of God's Word, and a message from Rony Hakeem.Rony Hakeem

This message in the 'Questions from students' series deals with how to recognize God's voice. How can we know whether God is guiding us or whether we are just listening to our own thoughts? We explore Scripture to get clarity on how to...David Beaty

If God is all-powerful, loving, and just, why does he let good people suffer? This message presents Scripture to help us better understand why suffering exists and how we should respond to it.David Beaty

Is it necessary for every Christian to be willing to share the gospel with others? How can the average Christian do that? This message explores the why and the how of communicating the gospel.David Beaty

In this sermon, we will explore what is inside the mother's womb and the appropriate concern needed for the pre-born. Specifically this sermon seeks to answer the question of whether abortion is an issue Christians can agree to disagree on.Andrew Wild

This summer we're talking about truth and love and how for followers of Jesus they go hand in hand. But does Jesus pit truth and love against one another when he claims to be the Only Way? This sermon aims to explore that question.Andrew Wild

Jonah, the prophet who was swallowed by a big fish, had the true knowledge of God. But he lacked mercy. The Book of Jonah helps us see why both truth and mercy towards others are important for those who walk with God.David Beaty

Our country seems to be increasingly angry, contentious, and polarized. Is there hope for change? This message explores the Biblical call for Christians to live very differently from the world around us by being imitators of God.David Beaty

When we read the Gospels, we find that Jesus was often at odds with the Pharisees. Why did Christ frequently debate these religious people who believed Old Testament Scripture? This message explores that question and points us toward following Jesus...David Beaty

When it comes to answering the question: "How can I live my best life?" what's the current paradigm? What is assumed these days is that the purpose of life is to look inside yourself, discover your deepest desires, and then express...Andrew Wild