River Rock Church

While many of us may feel helpless to change our current circumstances, the one thing we can work on changing is ourselves. We’ve got a new year to fill in a blank calendar with obligations and opportunities that could help improve the quality and value of our lives. Hope, true success and real lasting change comes from the Lord. Jeremiah wrote in the book of Lamentations that our faith for today and hope for tomorrow is in the Lord who is merciful and faithful. Listen to this message to be encouraged to get ready for this New Year with plans for a New You. We will also have communion as part of this message. Pastor Chris Teien #RiverRockChurchMN

Many people would say 2020 has been the worst year of their entire lives. Others would say it has been challenging but God has been faithful and the pandemic has made them value life more. In the beginning of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus he reminded them of how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all give them hope. Watch or listen to this message to be encouraged to find hope for a New Year. #RiverRockChurchMN

River Rock Christmas - Online Church Service is perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Watch together and share link with others. Wishing you a blessed a delightful Christmas! Includes Countdown Christmas Trivia. Sing-a-long Christmas songs. Animated Christmas story. Encouraging message. Music and videos used with permission/purchased rights. #RiverRockChurchMN   Video on Youtube and Facebook

Maybe you aren’t feeling the Christmas spirit yet since this year there aren’t many Christmas gatherings, nor programs to attend and there currently isn’t any snow on the ground. But we want to help you be filled with the Holy Spirit of Christmas. It is worthwhile to take notice of how the Holy Spirit was involved in the Christmas story, to see the ways the Holy Spirit is involved in your life story, and to enjoy the fruit He brings into your life. Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit to guide and empower our lives, so don’t treat Him like the Elf on the Shelf. Tune in this weekend by video or audio and be encouraged to see how the gift of the Holy Spirit is part of the package deal for all of us who have been adopted into God’s family and are living in Jesus. A great message to share this Sunday before Christmas. #RiverRockChurchMN

Most of us are very familiar with the narrative of the Biblical Christmas story. Have you ever considered how those in the story that God used greatly were busy doing things that pleased God and that they were willing to change their plans to answer God’s call in their lives? It may actually be easier this Covid Christmas to find time to ponder and worship Jesus since there are very few activities to attend. Tune in this weekend by video or audio and be encouraged to see the value of arranging your priorities to find joy this CHRISTmas season. Pastor Chris Teiein #RiverRockChurchMN

This Christmas what is it that we are expecting?  Is it gifts, a chance to relax with a couple extra days off?  With the pandemic many will be missing traditional gatherings, meals with extended families, but is there something more, something greater we should be expecting this year?  What would happen if instead of expecting these things, we looked for and expected to meet Jesus, how would that change us?  In this message we will look at some of the people who met the Baby Jesus and how they were blessed through those meetings.  Please join us as we watch, listen, and find how Jesus is waiting to bless you this Christmas season. Pastor Dan Jetto  #RiverRockChurchMN

We start the Christmas message series this weekend with the amazing story of Zechariah and Elizabeth (parents of John the Baptist) as God was preparing the stage for Jesus to be born into the world. While Zechariah and Elizabeth were in the middle of God’s important plans they were also inconvenienced and left wondering what was God up to. Listen as Pastor Chris from River Rock Church shares “When God’s Plans Leave You Speechless” with the goal of encouraging you to be faithful during these uncertain times.

The calendar says we are scheduled to have a day to gather and be full of thanksgiving but the medical experts want us to keep to ourselves. In many ways this year has been full of disappointment and while we may not feel thankful, we can find hope and encouragement through the Scriptures. Listen to Pastor Chris’ message this Sunday from Psalm 116 to hear how God can help you walk with the Lord even when you are faced with sickness and death. #RiverRockChurchMN

 There is so much discouragement these days. Fear of sickness, job insecurity, political chaos, relationship troubles, social isolation, boredom, disappointment, ungodliness and so many other things can make us feel discouraged. With God’s help, when we turn our focus from our own trials and look toward the people and priorities God cares about we will often feel encouraged and become encouragers. This week Pastor Chris Teien from River Rock Church shares insight on how to experience victory over discouragement. There is a special parable dramatization story at the end about parachutes you won’t want to miss.  #RiverRockChurchMN

Who I am in Christ resource mentioned https://ficm.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Truth-Statements1.pdf

Some people never fail at anything because they avoid trying everything. Experiencing failure can help train you to be more successful. When we learn from our mistakes it can give us wisdom and confidence to succeed in the future. Sometimes our failures are inconvenient or embarrassing and other times our failures can destroy relationships and affect our careers. Jesus can help us find forgiveness and healing from past failures. God’s Word can give us inspiration and guidance to experience victory and success. Listen as Pastor Chris Teien from River Rock Church shares insights on experiencing victory over failure so you can enjoy the life God desires you to have. #RiverRockChurchMN 11.08.20