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Buckle up and wear your steel-toed boots to explore a story that reveals the danger of our impatience with God and the folly of trying to solve his "problems" for him. This past Sunday, Pastor Trey took a brutally honest look at the interaction between an upset wife and a compliant husband from Genesis 16:1-6. This is a sermon that will challenge men and women alike, so prepare your hearts accordingly! For more information on River Community Church and its ministries, please visit https://www.rivercommunity.org

The sermon argues that the cure for church division is not found in cultural relevance or human wisdom, but exclusively in the preeminence of Jesus Christ and His crucifixion. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 2, the speaker contrasts Paul's method of preaching with the Corinthian desire for eloquent rhetoric, emphasizing that true ministry relies on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than worldly appeal. The central message asserts that a church focused on activities or social success without the clear proclamation of the gospel becomes spiritually weak and indistinguishable from secular organizations. By examining the Trinitarian framework of Paul's approach, the text highlights that divine wisdom is hidden from the world but revealed to believers through the eternal plan of the Father. Ultimately, the preacher calls for a return to the foundational priority of exalting Christ as the sole source of spiritual strength and unity.

The sermon emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and the seriousness of divorce by examining Malachi 2 and Matthew 19, asserting that God hates putting asunder what He has joined. It warns against distorting Scripture to suit personal desires, criticizing modern trends in Bible translation and parenting that drift from biblical truth. The preacher stresses that true faith requires obedience to God's commandments rather than relying on legalistic loopholes or cultural shifts. Believers are urged to remain faithful to their marital vows and to the Word of God, avoiding the destruction that comes from following human wisdom over divine instruction. Ultimately, the message calls for humility, repentance, and a steadfast commitment to living Christ-like lives in anticipation of eternity.

Morning Service 8/16/2026 God's Image in Husbands by Shawn Anderson Psalm Selections Taken from "The Book of Psalms for Worship"© 2009 Crown & Covenant Publications, 7408 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208-2531. Used by Permission Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

As you hear these words that provide you another aspect of Jesus exposing sin and hypocrisy among the people, among the leaders he had chosen to be a faithful light in the darkness, do you have ears to hear the call of the Gospel to you today? Praise your Lord Jesus Christ for His willingness and faithfulness to confront sinners, to send his servants to the ends of the Earth calling sinners to repent and come to Him and not only be invited, but a part of that glorious marriage! Praise Jesus for His blessing you His people with salvation and His righteous robes, welcoming all who believe to His feast.

In this message from Hebrews 13, Pastor Greg Barkman explains from the text God's design for sexual activity within marriage and His judgment upon all sexual activity outside marriage.

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Pastor Ken argues that the institution of marriage is under cultural attack and calls believers to return to God's original blueprint for a lifelong covenant. It distinguishes between civil arrangements and sacred covenants, emphasizing that divorce violates the divine union established by God. He challenges husbands to lead spiritually and defines biblical grounds for separation while rejecting secular justifications like no-fault divorce. By anchoring marriage in sacrificial love rather than fleeting emotions, couples can withstand trials and reflect Christ's relationship with the church. Concluding with a call to repentance, hope, and reliance on God's promise-keeping nature to restore marital strength.