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Following Jesus Through Suffering | Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 1)

What if healing is more than the removal of pain?

In Week 1 of our Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. series, Pastor J.C. explores 1 Peter 2:1-25 and reveals how God often brings healing and wholeness not by removing suffering, but by transforming us through it.

As Peter writes to believers facing hardship, rejection, and injustice, he points them—and us—to Jesus. The One who suffered for us is also the One who heals us, restores us, and leads us into wholeness.

In this message you'll discover:
• Why healing begins with surrender
• How our identity in Christ shapes our healing
• What it means to follow Jesus through suffering
• How trusting God with our pain leads to freedom
• Why the ultimate goal of healing is a closer relationship with Jesus

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Series: Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 1)

At Riverview Christian, we believe God desires to bring wholeness to every area of life—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—through Christ's restoring power.

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This week's message is from our Creative Pastor, J.C. Letterman.

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Living Water | John 4:9-14

What do you do when doubt creeps in? When the future feels uncertain? When the well you've been drawing from leaves you thirsty again?

In this message, "Living Water," Pastor John shares candidly about his own struggles with doubt, aging, and questions about the future. Through his vulnerability, we're reminded that every season of life drives us back to the same source: Jesus Christ.

Drawing from John 4:9-14 and Ezekiel 47:1-12, this sermon explores the invitation Jesus offers to all of us—a never-ending supply of Living Water that satisfies the deepest thirst of our souls. No matter what you're facing today, His grace is fresh every morning, His presence is available every day, and His well never runs dry.

Come and discover what it means to drink deeply from the source of true life.

Scripture:
• John 4:9-14
• Ezekiel 47:1-12

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We Are the Body of Christ | 1 Corinthians 12:27

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ?

In this special standalone message, we explore Paul's powerful words in 1 Corinthians 12:27 and discover God's design for His Church. Every believer has a unique role, purpose, and gift, and when we work together, the Church functions as Christ intended.

Whether you've been following Jesus for years or are just beginning your faith journey, this message will challenge and encourage you to embrace your place in the body, serve others, and live out your calling within God's family.

📖 Main Scripture:
1 Corinthians 12:27

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ABSOLUTE SURRENDER | Becoming CHRIST (Week 8)

What does it look like to fully surrender your life to Jesus Christ?

In the final week of our Becoming CHRIST series, we look at the freedom and transformation that comes through complete surrender to God. On this Pentecost Sunday, we reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit to help us die to ourselves and live fully for Christ.

“For I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me...” — Galatians 2:20
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free...” — Galatians 5:1

Becoming CHRIST is an eight-week journey from Easter to Pentecost focused on becoming more like Jesus in every area of our lives.

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Servants | Becoming CHRIST (Week 7) | 10:30 AM Service

What does it truly mean to serve like Jesus?

In week seven of our Becoming CHRIST series, Pastor J.C. sits down with three of Riverview Christian’s dedicated volunteers for a panel discussion on servanthood, faithfulness, and what it looks like to serve the Church in everyday life. Through personal stories and honest conversation, this message highlights the heart behind serving others and following the example of Christ.

Pastor J.C. closes the discussion with a short message focused on one essential quality of every servant: availability. Jesus calls believers not just to serve when it’s convenient, but to make themselves available to God and to one another. True accountability, confession, and community all require presence, humility, and willingness to step into each other’s lives.

SCRIPTURES:
• John 13
• 1 John 1:9
• James 5:16

This message is part of Becoming CHRIST, an 8-week series from Easter to Pentecost focused on becoming more like Jesus in the way we live, love, and lead.

This week's message is a panel discussion with Pastor J.C. and three of our church's most dedicated volunteers.

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The Power of Prayer | Becoming CHRIST (Week 6) | 10:30 AM Service

In Week 6 of our Becoming CHRIST series, Lisa Letterman shares a heartfelt Mother’s Day message on The Power of Prayer. Through personal stories about the faith of her grandmother and mother, Lisa reflects on how a legacy of prayer shaped her life and relationship with Jesus.

As we continue this eight-week journey from Easter to Pentecost, we’re exploring practical ways to become more like Christ in our everyday lives. This message reminds us that prayer is powerful, faith is contagious, and generations can be changed when we stay connected to God.

Main Scriptures:
• Galatians 2:20
• 2 Timothy 1:5
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• Romans 10:9

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This week's message is from our Lead Pastor's wife, Lisa Letterman.

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Sanctification | Becoming CHRIST (Week 5) | 9:00 AM Service

What does it really mean to become more like Jesus?

In Week 5 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore the powerful and often misunderstood process of sanctification—the ongoing work of God transforming us from the inside out. This message dives into what it looks like to surrender every part of our lives to Christ and allow Him to shape our hearts, minds, and actions.

Through key passages like 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, Psalm 139:23–24, and Galatians 2:20, we discover that sanctification isn’t about striving harder—it’s about deeper surrender, honest self-examination, and daily dependence on Jesus.

This 8-week journey from Easter to Pentecost is all about practical ways we can grow to reflect Christ more fully—and this week challenges us to invite God into every hidden place of our lives.

If you’ve ever felt stuck spiritually or unsure how to grow, this message will give you clarity and direction.
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📖 Scripture References:
1 Thessalonians 5:23–24
Psalm 139:23–24
Galatians 2:20

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This week's message is from our Kids Pastor, Pat Kenna.

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FREEDOM | Becoming CHRIST (Week 4)

What does it really mean to live free?

In week four of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore the powerful truth that freedom in Jesus isn’t about doing whatever we want—it’s about becoming who we were created to be. Through Paul’s words, we see that true freedom is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender, dependence, and transformation through Christ.

📖 Scripture References:
Galatians 5:1
2 Corinthians 12:1–10
Galatians 2:20

Becoming CHRIST is an 8-week journey from Easter to Pentecost, focused on eight ways we grow to become more like Jesus. Each week invites us deeper into surrender and transformation through the work of the Holy Spirit.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burdened, or like you’re striving but not changing—this message is for you.

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This week's message is from our Lead Pastor, John Letterman.

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Christ-Centered Community | Becoming CHRIST (Week 3)

What does it really mean to live in community that’s centered on Jesus—not just in words, but in everyday life?

In Week 3 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we explore how true transformation happens when our identity is no longer rooted in ourselves, but in Christ living through us. Looking at Galatians 2:20 and Matthew 20, this message challenges us to rethink ambition, humility, and what it means to belong to a Christ-centered community.

From Easter to Pentecost, this 8-week journey is all about becoming more like Jesus in the ways that matter most. This week, we focus on how surrendering our lives to Christ reshapes not just who we are—but how we relate to others.

Key Scriptures:
Galatians 2:20
Matthew 20

Series Overview:
Becoming CHRIST is an 8-week series exploring eight practical ways we can grow to reflect the life and character of Jesus.

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This week's message is from our Online Pastor, Scott Rambo.

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Surrender To Relationship | Becoming CHRIST (Week 2)

In Week 2 of our Becoming CHRIST series, we shift the focus from striving to surrender—discovering that real transformation doesn’t come from self-improvement, but from relationship with Jesus.

Through Galatians 2:20 and John 15:4–5, we explore what it means to stop “living for Jesus” and start living with Him. Jesus never invited us into a performance-based life—He invited us into connection, dependence, and daily relationship.

This message is a powerful invitation to put down the oars, stop striving, and raise the sail—allowing the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do.

📖 Key Scriptures:
Galatians 2:20
John 15:4–5

📅 Becoming CHRIST is an 8-week journey from Easter to Pentecost, focused on eight ways we can become more like Jesus—not by effort alone, but through surrender and relationship.

🙏 If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted from trying, or like you’re never “enough”…this message is for you.

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This week's message is from our Creative Pastor, J.C. Letterman.

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