There are times when we want to do things our own way and not lean into God. What are some instances in your life that you choose to live in this way? Kyle McMahon shares about the life of Jonah, who chose to run in the opposite direction that God was telling him to go

There is a hotly debated topic in Christianity: does God pick us to follow Him or do we pick Him? Which one is it? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares the story of Jonah and explains how God’s sovereignty over all and our free will to do things intertwine. Ultimately, through this mysterious and difficult tension,

Pride comes before the fall. There are many areas we can fall prey to pride: money, status, relationships, appearance, the list goes on and on. Where are you most prideful? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares how the nation of Edom fell because of their pride. In order to overcome our pride, we must believe in

People have a tendency to place themselves or others above one another. This is called partiality or favoritism. In a special message taught during Element, Riv’s high school ministry, Pastor James Granger goes through the book of Amos and shares how the nations of Judah and Israel thought they were better and exempt from God’s

Entitlement is when we believe we are deserving of something in our lives. This is a problem that has existed throughout the history of humanity. Zach Nachazel shares how this sin issue of entitlement thrived within the hearts of the people of Judah and Israel. God makes it clear that the consequences of sin happen

As Christ followers, we are called to be set apart from the rest of the world. However, this does not mean we are better or exempt from the consequences of sin. Young Yi shares how Judah and Israel lived in the lie that because they were set apart, they could do as they pleased. Scripture

Sometimes life hits rock bottom and all we can ask is “why?” That rock bottom may be the grief necessary to shake us and point us back to God. Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen takes us through the book of Joel and shows how the Israelites experienced grief but didn’t turn their hearts to God in

If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead and if His claims to be God were false, then Christianity is utter foolishness. In this Easter message, Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen argues that Jesus did rise from the dead, and the resurrection is the ultimate power and plan of God. We can choose to be a part

Every Christ follower has a past that includes a time when they were far from God. What were some things that marked your life as one that was away from God? Kyle McMahon shares the story of the prophet Hosea and his relationship with his wife, who happened to be a prostitute. Through this story,

God’s love is steadfast despite our flaws and sins that lead us to turn our backs on Him. What are some sins you choose over God? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen shares the story of Hosea and his wife, Gomer, who happened to be a prostitute. Through this marriage, God’s continual love and faithfulness is depicted