From 1 John, signs of life life are: 1. You will believe what the Bible says about Jesus. 2. You will do what is right more and more 3. You will consciously try to obey God's Word You will love other Christians

This weekend we continued our current series with a sermon from Genesis 17:1-14 entitled, "You Want Me to Do What?". Our story jumps forward thirteen years now as God appears to Abram to confirm his covenant promises. In the process, and in preparation for the announcement of Isaac's birth, God gives Abram the covenant sign of circumcision. In this first of two sermons on the sign of circumcision, we'll explore God's disclosure of himself, his confirmation of his promises, his renaming of Abraham, and the sign of circumcision itself. For more information on River Community Church and its ministries, please visit https://www.rivercommunity.org

In this sermon, Pastor Rockhill explores the healing of the nobleman's son in John 4:43-54, emphasizing the contrasting responses to Jesus' ministry. The nobleman, desperate for help, travels to Cana seeking healing for his dying son. Pastor Rockhill highlights the urgency of the nobleman's plea and how Jesus tests his faith by initially withholding His physical presence. The nobleman's response reveals a growing faith, as he believes Jesus' word that his son will live, ultimately leading to the healing of both body and soul. Pastor Rockhill underscores the significance of this miracle as not just a demonstration of Jesus' power but as a profound lesson on true faith. The nobleman's journey from desperation to belief illustrates the transformative power of Christ's word. The sermon encourages believers to trust in Jesus beyond mere signs and wonders, recognizing that true faith is grounded in the truth of who Christ is. The account serves as a reminder that Christ heals not only physical ailments but also the deeper afflictions of our hearts, calling us to place our trust in Him for both temporal and eternal life.

When Judgment Begins at Home (1 Peter 4:17-19): Suffering in the life of a believer is never random; it's the refining hand of a Father who begins His work of judgment with His own household first. This message walks through the purpose behind present difficulty, the peril awaiting those without Christ, and the practice of entrusting our souls to a faithful Creator even in the fire, because the same trial that purifies the righteous is the warning sign for the ungodly.

The sermon explores the concept of spiritual circumcision as described in Colossians 2:11, contrasting the physical rite with the inward transformation provided by Christ. It explains that while Old Testament circumcision served as a covenant sign, it pointed toward a greater reality: the removal of sin from the human heart through divine intervention. The preacher emphasizes that believers are complete in Jesus and do not need external religious practices to be saved, as Christ alone performs this necessary spiritual surgery. This definitive change involves putting off the old sinful nature, even though believers continue to struggle with sin until glorification.

This sermon provides a detailed exposition of Chapter 29 from the Baptist Confession of Faith, arguing exclusively for believer's baptism by immersion. The speaker outlines four key aspects of the ordinance: its nature as a New Covenant dominical sign, its proper recipients who must profess faith, the necessity of water and the Trinitarian formula, and the mode of full immersion. Drawing on covenant theology, federal headship, and the clarity of New Testament revelation, the text refutes infant baptism by emphasizing that only those united to Christ by faith can rightly receive this sign. The presentation maintains a scholarly and instructional tone, aiming to clarify Reformed Baptist distinctives against Paedo-Baptist traditions.