River of Life Church Sauk Centre (Audio)

As Christians and as a church, we must be mindful of our tendency to drift spiritually. How can we combat complacency and continue to move forward in our relationship with God?

It is possible to be completely saved but not completely free. What does it look like or mean to live in freedom and walk in God's authority?

Statistically, many in our churches today have faced or been affected by abortion personally. Like many difficult topics, it’s not just about what we believe but how we respond to those around us. How should the church faithfully uphold truth while extending grace and compassion?

The Church has often struggled with how to respond to issues of homosexuality and gender in a biblical way. Unfortunately, many Christians aren’t even sure what the Bible actually says on the subject. So, what does Scripture teach, and how should we engage with those around us with both truth and grace?

How should Christians respond to deportations? More than a political issue, this is about people—people who need Jesus. As followers of Christ, we are called to see them with love, compassion, and a heart for the Gospel.

In 1 Corinthians, Paul gives us an illustration about the pursuit of victory in life. Just as athletes train and strive to win a crown that eventually fades, we too can work hard to achieve success—but in the end, those rewards are only temporary. Instead, we should be chasing something that actually lasts, something with eternal value, rather than just things that won’t matter in the long run.

The Bible shows us  that a pastor’s calling is not just to reach the lost but to equip the church for ministry. A pastor’s role is to train and empower every believer to serve. We are all ministers, called to bring God’s love to those around us.

It’s easy for church to become a personal experience—focusing only on what we get out of it—while losing sight of those around us who also need God and a church family. But God's heart is for everyone to know Him. Do we share that same desire for those who are still searching for Him?

Today we welcome missionary guest Greg Colegrove with Convoy of Hope. He shares a message of the importance of investing in what really matters. There are so many demands and distractions in life, it's easy to spend our time on things that don’t truly matter. Are we investing in what will last?

Deep down, we all desire to be better at prayer and to spend more time with God. However, many times we find ourselves distracted, unsure of how to pray, or even doubting its effectiveness. Something so vital to following God often feels so difficult. So, how can we make prayer a bigger part of our relationship with Him?