What is your definition of peace?

Many of have ideas about what peace should look like, but is that realistic?

Does your ideas of peace look like God's?

This is the week that Darrell will take a look a God's peace that has come in Jesus.

Guaranteed, it is something that we all need to practice and implement better if our families are to thrive.

Music:

Dawn Is Breaking; 2013 North Point Music, EMI Christian Music Publishing and Unaffiliated Admin (UA), EMI Christian Music Publishing and Unaffiliated Admin (UA), CCLI#7004366

O Come O Come Emmanuel; Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Benjamin Backus, Mark Campbell, Stephen Blake Kanicka, Stephen Lynch, 2020 Curb | Word Entertainment, CCLI Administration Account, CCLI#31982

Glory (Let There Be Peace); Chris Stevens, Matt Maher, and Rachel Popadic, 2017 Meaux Mercy (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Moody Producer Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7071972

Joy To The World (Joyful Joyful); George Frideric Handel, Isaac Watts, and Phil Wickham, 2018 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), CCLI#7128618

Silent Night; Benjamin Backus, David Gerald Sutton, Franz Xaver Gruber, Joel Smallbone, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr, Luke Smallbone, and Tedd Tjornhom, Words: Public Domain, Music: 2020 Kilns Music (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Method to the Madness (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Shankel Songs (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Ben Backus Music (Admin. by Curb Music Publishing), Curb Congregation Songs (Admin. by Curb Music Publishing), Curb Wordspring Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.), Fleauxmotion Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.), Shaun Shan, CCLI#7163370

His Name Shall Be; Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman,  © Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Son of the Lion (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7069406

River City Church jingle by Pat Chan.

You may have lots to be grateful for in life, but am you filled with joy?

That is a good question to consider as we head into this week's message that will focus on the impact of JOY on our family interactions over the Christmas season.

If you have been missing JOY, this week could help you find it!

Join us this weekend for more ways to thrive over Christmas by knowing what Jesus' coming was all about!

Music:

His Name Shall Be; Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman, © Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Son of the Lion (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Capitol CMG Publishing, CCLI#7069406

Silent Night; Benjamin Backus, David Gerald Sutton, Franz Xaver Gruber, Joel Smallbone, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr, Luke Smallbone, and Tedd Tjornhom,  Words: Public Domain, Music: 2020 Kilns Music (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Method to the Madness (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Shankel Songs (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing), Ben Backus Music (Admin. by Curb Music Publishing), Curb Congregation Songs (Admin. by Curb Music Publishing), Curb Wordspring Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.), Fleauxmotion Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.), Shaun Shan, CCLI#7163370

Prince Of Heaven; Brooke Ligertwood and Scott Ligertwood, 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7095645

Make Room; John Mark Hall and Matt Maher, 2017 Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), I Am A Pilgrim Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7101018

O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be); JD Myers and Kristian Stanfill, 2020 Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7163644

River City Church Jingle by Pat Chan.

Join us for His name is Mighty God.

Get a glimpse at the power that can come in knowing Jesus in this way in your life this Sunday.

Do you have a friend who needs a Mighty God, too?

Why not invite them to come to church this week.

We would love to see them join us.

Music:

Glory (Let There Be Peace); Chris Stevens, Matt Maher, and Rachel Popadic, 2017 Meaux Mercy (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Moody Producer Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7071972

O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be); JD Myers and Kristian Stanfill, 2020 Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7163644

O Come O Come Emmanuel; Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Benjamin Backus, Mark Campbell, Stephen Blake Kanicka, Stephen Lynch, 2020 Curb | Word Entertainment, CCLI Administration Account, CCLI#31982

He Shall Reign Forevermore; Chris Tomlin and Matt Maher, 2015 S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Sixsteps Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Worship Together Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin., Capitol CMG Publishing, CCLI#7050416

Hark The Herald / King of Heaven; Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Jason Ingram, and Paul Baloche, 2013 Integrity Worship Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)), Leadworship Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI)), Sony/ATV Timber Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), West , Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI), CCLI#7019799

River City Church jingle by Pat Chan.

At River City, we are looking to not just survive but thrive as we learn what Jesus' birth means for all of us from the words of Isaiah the prophet.

We hope you will join us each Sunday at 10 am on YT or FB, or in person at 15 Wellington and replace the busy of this season with something much better for you.

Music:

King Of Love; Adam Palmer, Matthew Hein, Stephanie Kulla, Stuart Garrard, and Jonathan Smith, 2013 ©  Jingram Music Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Sony/ATV Timber Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Stugio Music Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), and Unknown (Admin. by Unaffiliated Admin (UA)), CCLI#6529824

Dawn Is Breaking; Bryan Brown and Eddie Kirkland, 2013 North Point Music, EMI Christian Music Publishing and Unaffiliated Admin (UA), EMI Christian Music Publishing and Unaffiliated Admin (UA), CCLI#7004366

Make Room; John Mark Hall and Matt Maher, 2017 Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), I Am A Pilgrim Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7101018

His Name Shall Be; Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman, © Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Son of the Lion (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Capitol CMG Publishing, CCLI#7069406

1,000 Names; Adrian Disch, Phil Wickham, Sean Curran, and Taylor Scott Johnson, 2021 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply G, CCLI#7176517

River City Church jingle by Pat Chan.

Why do we participate in communion? 

Do we just do this out of tradition, or because Jesus did it with his disciplines? 

This week Darrell will unpack communion and bring us back to heart of the meal that Jesus' shared with his followers before going to the cross.

If you are curious about communion, this is a really good week to fine out more what Christianity is about.

If you have been following Jesus a long time, this will equally challenge you to dig into the wonder of this beautiful sacrament with thanksgiving.

We will take time to celebrate this sacrament together and it will be more meaningful

Music:

Firm Foundation (He Won't); Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes, 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7188203

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours); Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, Jacob Sooter, 2022 I Am A Pilgrim Songs / Be Essential Songs (BMI) ; REWOLF / Just When Publishing / So Essential Tunes (SESAC) All rights admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com, CCLI#7200544

Death Was Arrested; Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, and Paul Taylor, 2015 Music At North Point (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Paul Taylor Smith Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Seems Like Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7046448

Evidence; Ed Cash, Ethan Hulse, and Josh Baldwin, 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), EGH Music Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Bethel Music Publishing, CCLI#7147432

Enough (Elias Dummer); Elias Dummer, Jeff Johnson, and Tom Eccleshall, 2019 KXC Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7110035

River City jingle by Pat Chan.

This is the last week of the Investigating Jesus series.

What has the journey been like for you?

I can still remember Darrell bringing in the strange stick with the sponge on the end.

Maybe you don't remember that.

Many of you don't remember much of the journey through the book of Luke.

That's no matter,... join us this week for highlights from beginning to end that will consolidate what we've learned both mentally and spiritually this year.

Music:

Battle Belongs; Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham, 2021 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), CCLI#7148126

Hymn Of Heaven; Bill Johnson, Brian Johnson, Chris Davenport, and Phil Wickham, 2020 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7168994

What A Beautiful Name/Agnus Dei; Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood, and Michael W. Smith, 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing),   ©1990 Sony/ATV Milene Music (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Capitol CMG Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, CCLI#7068424

Firm Foundation (He Won't); Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes, 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7188203

Multiplied; Nathaniel Rinehart and William Rinehart, 2013 Bear Lee Breathing Music (Admin. by Bluewater Music Services Corp.) and NeedToBreathe Music (Admin. by Bluewater Music Services Corp.), CCLI#7029227

River City jingle by Pat Chan.

The future is here! It is now!

Every second is one more step of us continuously moving into the future.

Even more mind boggling than that, God's future kingdom is described as being already and not yet.

You're invited to get a picture of the future kingdom this week so you can make it down the homestretch with Jesus all the way! Join us for "The Coming Kindgom" this week with Pastor Darrell Bierman at 10am this Sunday.

Music:

Great Jehovah; Travis Greene, 2019 Provident Label Group, LLC

Because He Lives (Amen); Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, and William J. Gaither, 2014 ©  William J. Gaither, Inc. (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing), Open Hands Music (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Sony/ATV Timber Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), S, EMI Christian Music Publishing, Gaither Copyright Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, and Music Serv, CCLI#7027887

How Long O Lord; Doug Plank, 2017 Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook])), CCLI#7096632

Multiplied; Nathaniel Rinehart and William Rinehart, 2013 Bear Lee Breathing Music (Admin. by Bluewater Music Services Corp.) and NeedToBreathe Music (Admin. by Bluewater Music Services Corp.), CCLI#7029227

Hymn Of Heaven; Bill Johnson, Brian Johnson, Chris Davenport, and Phil Wickham, 2020 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7168994

River City Jingle by Pat Chan

As a culture, we are averse to speaking about death or afterlife.

Mostly, it reminds us too much of the fact that we have a finite time on earth, and we might be having some good times here.

The unknown afterlife places seem distant and maybe disruptive to our thinking.

Jesus doesn't shy away from these topics, and neither should we.

This week, Pastor Darrell Bierman talks about why it's "No Joking Matter".

 

Music:

Conquered Grave; Austin Livingood, Dustin Smith, and Robbie Reider, 2021 Here Be Lions Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)), Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)), Goose and Elder Publishing (Admin. by Five of a Kind Productions Inc.), Great Day To Die Music (Admin. by Five of a Kind Productions Inc.), Mom Played Dad Sang and I Made Music (Admin. by Five of a Kind Productions Inc.), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7156619

Way Maker; Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, 2016 Sinach (Admin. by SLIC Inspire), CCLI#7115744

Run To The Father; Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, and Ran Jackson, 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7133494

God So Loved; Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash, 2019 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) and We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), CCLI#7138599

River City Jingle by Pat Chan

This week, Pastor Darrell Bierman is taking us down the Homestretch and knows that God doesn't want any of us to get lost in the last leg of this race.

All those who get lost, can be found by Him.

Our God is that good and that ready to seek and save those who feel lost.

Music:

Shepherd; Jeff Jansen, Matthew Ferrer, Stefan Green, Sharif Iman, Seth Overby, 2020 Risen Music Publishing, CCLI# ---

Firm Foundation (He Won't); Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes, 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7188203

What A Beautiful Name/Agnus Dei; Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood, and Michael W. Smith, 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing),   ©1990 Sony/ATV Milene Music (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Capitol CMG Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, CCLI#7068424

Evidence; Ed Cash, Ethan Hulse, and Josh Baldwin, 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), We The Kingdom Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), EGH Music Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Bethel Music Publishing, CCLI#7147432

River City Jingle by Pat Chan

Finally, we are in the homestretch with the yearlong series on the book of Luke.

It is the final leg where all can be lost if you lose your focus, turn to look back or just lose steam.

Hang for some key teachings yet on how to stay strong when you are otherwise ready to let your faith collapse under the pressures of the world all around you.

Music:

He Lives; Anthony Skinner, Chris McClarney, and Jonathan Smith, 2020 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Tiny Hits (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), Cashagamble Jet Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7133098

Way Maker; Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, 2016 Sinach (Admin. by SLIC Inspire), CCLI#7115744

LION; Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, 2022 Elevation Worship, CCLI#7181115

Death Was Arrested; Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, and Paul Taylor, 2015 Music At North Point (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Paul Taylor Smith Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Seems Like Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI#7046448

River City Jingle by Pat Chan