River Of Life - Cold Spring

The plot of every Hallmark movie is about a career woman who is too busy for love but she has to move to a small town where a handsome local bachelor teaches her about the true spirit of the holiday. It starts snowing and they kiss. There is also a dog. As we enter the Christmas season, the most wonderful time of the year, which is supposed to be the most peaceful time, can often be the most stressful time We want everything to be a Hallmark movie, where everything is perfect. It's easy to feel like we need perfection for us to experience any peace or joy. The Christmas season will offer you everything you need right now to experience God‘s perfect peace. The Christmas story tells us of the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph had an odd love story. There was a wicked king, a corrupt government, Jew haters, and they were forced to do some unreasonable things and pay high taxes. They delivered their son in a stable surrounded by barn animals. Where was their Hallmark story? 1.) Peace is a Promise "For to us a

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! December we are bringing a whole new series on Christmas and what it means to be "Simply Christmas". The real meaning of Christmas is simple: we celebrate Jesus, God’s greatest gift. We can find hope, joy, love, and peace when we remember that God sent Jesus to be our Savior. Today we'll learn that we can have hope because God keeps his promises. Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what Christmas means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

Romans 12:2 TPT Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes. Colossians 3:2 NIV Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Acts 16:25 VOICE Picture this: It’s midnight. In the darkness of their cell, Paul and Silas—after surviving the severe beating—aren’t moaning and groaning; they’re praying and singing hymns to God. The prisoners in adjoining cells are wide awake, listening to them pray and sing.

Fatigue has set in on everything. A recent Harvard Business Review says this - "We are dealing with the virus AND the emotions that it is creating. Negative emotions are every bit as contagious as the virus…fatigue, fear, and panic undermine our ability to think clearly and creatively, manage our relationships effectively, focus attention on the right priorities, and make smart, informed choices." Over the past few months, we have all experienced fatigue in some of these areas. t’s sometimes hard to be creative and think clearly. Our actions are not always lining up with our priorities. Finally, managing relationships can be difficult. So, how we can align our faith in the midst of crisis fatigue? 1.) Clarity in Chaos "When the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, neither wild plants nor grains were growing on the earth. For the Lord God had not yet sent rain to water the earth, and there were no people to cultivate the soil. Instead, springs came up from the ground and watered all the land." - Genes

This week, we're looking at the idea of Thanksgiving and how we can live our life to God as a gift of Thanksgiving. "The sacrifice that honors me is a thankful heart." -Psalm 50:23a (CEV) Why should our lives be a thank you gift to God? Pastor Denny shares reasons why this week. 1.) We can be thankful for WHO God is. 2.) We can be thankful because of WHAT God has done. 3.) We can be thankful through communion. Communion is: a) A Reminder b) A Symbol/Object Lesson c) A Statement of Faith d) A Simple Act We remember the reason for the season, and we give thanks for all the things that the Lord has blessed us with this year.

In today's passage (Luke 15), Jesus is speaking to a group of sinners and tax collectors as he loved to do. Among them were a bunch of self righteous and hard-hearted Pharisees and teachers of the religious law. Verse two tells us the they were “muttering” to each other that he was with sinners and tax collectors. Jesus knew their thoughts and took a moment to bring perspective to them. He shares the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. Each parable demonstrates God’s love for the lost and the joy he experiences when his children return "home," not as in heaven, but in relationship with Christ. “Your kingdom come your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven." (Matthew 6:10) Jesus never preached to go straight to heaven, He preached that heaven would come to earth! “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! November bringing a whole new series on thankfulness and gratitude! You don’t have to keep your gratitude inside. God can help you get in the habit of thanking others—and letting them know you see how they’ve helped you. Today we'll learn to say thank you! Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! November bringing a whole new series on thankfulness and gratitude! You don’t have to keep your gratitude inside. God can help you get in the habit of thanking others—and letting them know you see how they’ve helped you. Today we'll learn to say thank you! Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! November bringing a whole new series on thankfulness and gratitude! You don’t have to keep your gratitude inside. God can help you get in the habit of thanking others—and letting them know you see how they’ve helped you. Today we'll learn You always have something to be grateful for. Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

"This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it." -Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) With all the different views of marriage and what defines a marriage, today, we dive into God's Word to see what IT says. What does God's Word say about marriage? 1.) Marriage is a covenant relationship between on man and one women! This is a life long allegiance to each other alone, as husband and wife. This becomes a picture of God’s covenant relationship between Christ and His Bride (the Church). "So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it..." -Genesis 1:27-28 (NIV) And then God linked His design in manhood and womanhood with marriage. "The man said, “This is now bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she s

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! November bringing a whole new series on thankfulness and gratitude! You don’t have to keep your gratitude inside. God can help you get in the habit of thanking others—and letting them know you see how they’ve helped you. Today we'll learn You always have something to be grateful for. Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! November bringing a whole new series on thankfulness and gratitude! You don’t have to keep your gratitude inside. God can help you get in the habit of thanking others—and letting them know you see how they’ve helped you. Today we'll learn You always have something to be grateful for. Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." -Matthew 5:9 (NIV) "Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." -1 Peter 2:11-12 (NIV) "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." -1 John 2:15-17 (NIV) As the 2020 election approaches, we believe that as a voter, you should understand and research the issues. Some will have a greater impact on our culture and future of our country than others. We have an allegiance to God and His ways. We have an allegiance as America

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! October is bringing a whole new series tasing about Integrity and living off stage! Living with integrity means that we choose to be truthful in whatever we say and do. There’s no need to hide or pretend. We can drop the act and choose to be who God made us to be. Join us for another month of Bible stories and a whole lot of fun Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

"Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart." -1 Peter 1:22 (NIV) If you want to have a dating relationship that turns into a marriage that lasts, you have to put in the work! This week, Pastor Denny breaks down 4 different things that we can do to make your love last. Four Things to Make Love Last: In order to have a lasting marriage, you need to hear with all your heart. Be quick to listen in your marriage! "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." -James 1:19 (NKJV) Make time to listen to and hear one another. The second thing we can do to form a lasting marriage is to forgive with all your heart. The only way you were going to have the power to forgive someone else is to understand how Jesus forgave you. "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." - Romans 15:7 (NIV) "Be kind and compassionate to on

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! October is bringing a whole new series tasing about Integrity and living off stage! Living with integrity means that we choose to be truthful in whatever we say and do. There’s no need to hide or pretend. We can drop the act and choose to be who God made us to be. Join us for another month of Bible stories and a whole lot of fun Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! October is bringing a whole new series tasing about Integrity and living off stage! Living with integrity means that we choose to be truthful in whatever we say and do. There’s no need to hide or pretend. We can drop the act and choose to be who God made us to be. Join us for another month of Bible stories and a whole lot of fun! Today we'll learn God is trustworthy, He wants us to be trustworthy. He wants us to protect our relationships with each other by always choosing to be honest, no matter what the outcome might be. Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to fin

This week, we continue on our series on marriage. If you want to grow in your marriage, we encourage you to dive into God's Word, develop your prayer life, and commit yourself to your church community. "The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”-Genesis 2:18, 24 1. Stay Alert 2. Stay Together 3. Stay Equipped "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." -2 Corinthians 10:3-5 **Choosing** the right person is part of it, but **becoming** the right person is the other part of it! 1. God's Word **The Word Prepares You** "For the word of Go

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! October is bringing a whole new series tasing about Integrity and living off stage! Living with integrity means that we choose to be truthful in whatever we say and do. There’s no need to hide or pretend. We can drop the act and choose to be who God made us to be. Join us for another month of Bible stories and a whole lot of fun Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to find out how you can connect with our church! Have a great week!

Another week with the River Kids crew! We are loving our interaction with our viewers, and are looking forward to hanging out with you again! October is bringing a whole new series tasing about Integrity and living off stage! Living with integrity means that we choose to be truthful in whatever we say and do. There’s no need to hide or pretend. We can drop the act and choose to be who God made us to be. Join us for another month of Bible stories and a whole lot of fun! Today we'll learn God is trustworthy, He wants us to be trustworthy. He wants us to protect our relationships with each other by always choosing to be honest, no matter what the outcome might be. Join us this service as we worship with dynamic, fun songs for kids that lead us to the Father's heart, and meet some new characters as we discover what integrity means! Parents, make sure to head to www.riveroflifeag.org/parenttoolbox to find resources for you and your family, and make sure to head over to our website www.riveroflifeag.org to fin