Pastor Phil Warkentien shares powerful stories from decades of missionary work in Brazil, highlighting the urgent need to bring the gospel to unreached communities. Drawing from the biblical stories of blind Bartimaeus and Lazarus, he challenges believers to pray with persistent passion and to embrace their primary mission of sharing Christ's transforming love in their everyday lives.

00:00:00 What special missionary partner is visiting Riverview Community Church?00:03:18 What three vital prayer lessons can we learn from blind Bartimaeus?00:07:06 How is God transforming lives through missionary work across Brazil?00:21:43 How does "The Walking Dead" illustrate our spiritual state without Christ?00:26:43 How does Jesus' love for Lazarus reflect His love for the lost?00:29:13 How can everyday encounters become divine moments to share the gospel?00:34:54 Are you confusing your church "side jobs" with the main mission?00:41:54 Why does God sometimes delay answering our prayers?00:47:50 What are the unique spiritual challenges across the different regions of Brazil?00:54:35 What is the difference between a transactional and a transformational faith?

In this concluding message on "Life in the Spirit," Pastor Tim Reed explores 2 Timothy 1:7 to reveal how believers can overcome timidity and fear through God's strength. By leaning on the Holy Spirit, Christians are equipped with divine power, selfless agape love, and a sound mind to boldly share the gospel and face a hostile world.

00:00:00 What Are Our Upcoming Community Outreach Events?00:01:21 Why Is Walking Daily With the Holy Spirit Imperative?00:08:14 How Does Jesus Respond to Our Fear of the Storms?00:11:24 What Does Revelation Say About Cowardice and Faith?00:16:40 How Does Satan Use Fear and Intimidation Against Us?00:22:01 How Did David Overcome Intimidation to Defeat Goliath?00:24:45 What Is the Dunamis Power of the Holy Spirit?00:30:35 Why Should Christians Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel?00:35:15 How Does God's Agape Love Transform Our Spiritual Motivation?00:42:04 What Does It Mean to Have a Sound Mind in Christ?00:47:33 How Can We Guard the Treasure of the Gospel?00:53:11 What Are the Six Elements of Living Life in the Spirit?

Pastor Tim Reed explores what it means to truly live in the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit. He unpacks Romans 14:17, demonstrating how walking in the Spirit fills believers with righteousness, peace, and joy—and empowers them to impact the fractured world around them.

00:00:00 What does it mean that the Kingdom of God is upside down?00:02:44 Is the Kingdom of God a present reality or a future hope?00:06:02 Why should believers never live in spiritual isolation?00:09:28 How did gray areas cause conflict and division in the early church?00:13:02 Why did Paul tell believers not to be stumbling blocks?00:21:00 How does the Holy Spirit impart righteousness, peace, and joy?00:26:06 What is the difference between having peace with God and the peace of God?00:30:33 How can your personal testimony bring peace to others?00:36:16 How does giving your time, talent, and treasure bless the local church?00:39:22 How is true joy fundamentally different from temporary happiness?00:43:55 What is the true secret to having Joy? (Jesus, Others, You)00:50:30 How does walking in the Spirit build a unified church?

The Holy Spirit: Our Helper | Pastor Tim Reed, Aug 16, 2026

Pastor Tim Reed continues his series on the Holy Spirit by sharing six vital warnings from scripture of things believers must avoid—such as disobedience, lying, and unforgiveness—to ensure they don't grieve or quench the Holy Spirit's work in their lives.Chapter Markers:00:00:00 What are the foundational steps to a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit?00:06:22 What six actions can harm your relationship with the Holy Spirit?00:07:22 Why did the Spirit of the Lord depart from King Saul?00:13:27 What are the spiritual consequences of willful, repeated disobedience?00:17:55 How should believers respond when confronted with their sin?00:23:49 How did the nation of Israel rebel and grieve the Holy Spirit?00:31:33 Why did God judge Ananias and Sapphira so severely for lying?00:38:54 How does harboring bitterness and rage grieve the Holy Spirit?00:47:47 What does it mean to quench the fire of the Holy Spirit?00:51:39 How should the church correctly handle and test prophetic words?00:55:13 What is the true definition of blaspheming the Holy Spirit?00:59:36 Are you keeping the good news of the Holy Spirit to yourself?

Riverview students share powerful testimonies of being filled with the Holy Spirit at summer camp, followed by an inspiring message from YoungLife's Mariah McCleary about reaching the next generation with the gospel.Chapter Markers:00:00:00 How did the youth group turn the world upside down at summer camp?00:02:45 What was the impact of students memorizing chapters of scripture?00:06:29 How did God bring healing and forgiveness during worship?00:08:32 What was it like for students receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit?00:12:50 How does the Holy Spirit give us the power to tame our tongues?00:17:39 How is YoungLife navigating the sudden impact of the regional fires?00:22:25 What is the difference between church youth ministry and YoungLife?00:26:36 What can we learn from how Jesus interacted with crowds in Mark 5?00:30:24 Why is it so crucial to reach out and touch the Lord in faith?00:35:08 Will you trust Jesus even when the circumstances look impossible?00:37:18 How is Capernaum ministry reaching students with disabilities?00:41:26 How can we pray for and support the ongoing mission of YoungLife?

Pastor Tim Reed teaches four foundational steps for building a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit by asking for His presence, submitting to His authority, reflecting His holiness, and obeying His leading.Chapter Markers:00:00:00 Why is a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit essential?00:02:57 What are the four foundational steps to knowing the Holy Spirit?00:04:17 How did the early disciples wait for the power of the Holy Spirit?00:08:06 Is there a lack of spiritual power in the modern church?00:11:38 Why must we continually ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit?00:13:45 How does the Holy Spirit help us sing "songs in the night"?00:18:14 Why is submitting to God the Father absolutely necessary?00:26:45 What does it mean that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?00:32:03 How did the Holy Spirit radically transform Peter and Saul?00:37:45 How can we better obey the leading and prompting of the Spirit?00:46:16 Are you fully surrendered to God with your time, talent, and treasure?

Pastor Tim Reed teaches from 2 Corinthians, reminding believers that despite trials and carrying this treasure in jars of clay, we are called to be the light of the world and reflect God’s transforming glory in our daily lives.Chapter Markers:00:00:00 How did the Riverview community support Pastor Tim and Melody?00:02:21 What does it mean to live and breathe in the Holy Spirit?00:06:06 How are believers transformed from glory to glory?00:11:40 How did the glory of the Lord radically transform the Apostle Paul?00:16:27 How does the god of this age blind the minds of unbelievers?00:23:03 What does it mean to hold a divine treasure in "jars of clay"?00:28:04 How do believers thrive when persecuted and struck down?00:38:20 What is Paul's motivation for keeping an eternal perspective?00:44:29 How can you practically reflect God's glory at home, work, and school?

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