River Valley Church Podcast

A Different Way | Ask, Seek, Knock

In this message from A Different Way, we explore Jesus’ invitation to persistent prayer in Gospel of Matthew 7:7–11. What does it really mean to ask, seek, and knock—and why doesn’t God always answer prayer the way we expect? Together, we look at prayer as an expression of dependence on a good Father who gives what we truly need, even when the answer is “wait,” “no,” or something better than we imagined. ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH "Practicing the Way of Jesus Together." 📲 FOLLOW US Website: http://www.rivervalleychurch.com [http://www.rivervalleychurch.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/] 🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/giving [https://elmcitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving] 1. Enter a donation amount. 2. Click the fund dropdown and select "General." 3. Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly." 4. Enter other contact and payment information and submit. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH

A Different Way | No Judgment?

What did Jesus actually mean when He said, “Judge not”? In a culture where “no judgment” is seen as the ultimate virtue, many assume Jesus was calling us to never challenge, confront, or speak truth into someone’s life. But is that really what He meant? In this message, we unpack one of the most misunderstood teachings of Jesus in Matthew 7:1–6. You’ll discover the difference between harmful, self-righteous judgment and humble, necessary discernment—and why love sometimes requires us to speak up, not stay silent. ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH "Practicing the Way of Jesus Together." 📲 FOLLOW US Website: http://www.rivervalleychurch.com [http://www.rivervalleychurch.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/] 🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/giving [https://elmcitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving] 1. Enter a donation amount. 2. Click the fund dropdown and select "General." 3. Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly." 4. Enter other contact and payment information and submit. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH

A Different Way | Jesus + Anxiety

We live in an anxious world—and many of us feel it daily. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus speaks directly into our worry, not with quick fixes, but with an invitation to trust our Heavenly Father. Continuing our series A Different Way, this message explores how anxiety is often tied to what we worship—and how Jesus redirects our hearts toward the Kingdom.  This isn’t about ignoring anxiety, but learning what to do with it. Because the answer isn’t trying harder—it’s trusting the One who holds tomorrow. “Seek first the Kingdom…” ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH "Practicing the Way of Jesus Together." 📲 FOLLOW US Website: http://www.rivervalleychurch.com [http://www.rivervalleychurch.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/] 🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/giving [https://elmcitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving] 1. Enter a donation amount. 2. Click the fund dropdown and select "General." 3. Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly." 4. Enter other contact and payment information and submit. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH

A Different Way | Where's Your Treasure?

Guest speaker Jeff Ebert unpacks Jesus’ teaching on money, priorities, and the heart in Matthew 6:19–24. In a culture chasing more, Jesus calls us to something better—eternal treasure over temporary gain. Through the themes of security, focus, and devotion, we’re reminded that money makes a good servant but a terrible master. Where is your treasure—and what is shaping your heart? ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH "Practicing the Way of Jesus Together." 📲 FOLLOW US Website: http://www.rivervalleychurch.com [http://www.rivervalleychurch.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/] 🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/giving [https://elmcitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving] 1. Enter a donation amount. 2. Click the fund dropdown and select "General." 3. Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly." 4. Enter other contact and payment information and submit. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH

A Different Way | How to Fast

Fasting is more than a health trend—it’s a spiritual practice that Jesus assumed His followers would embrace. In this message from Matthew 6:16–18, we look at how fasting reveals what’s going on in our hearts and helps us refocus on what matters most. Jesus challenges the idea of performative faith and invites us into something deeper: a private, authentic relationship with our Father. ✝️ RIVER VALLEY CHURCH "Practicing the Way of Jesus Together." 📲 FOLLOW US Website: http://www.rivervalleychurch.com [http://www.rivervalleychurch.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleynh/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/ [https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleynh/] 🎁 GIVE Help to support our mission financially. https://rivervalleynh.churchcenter.com/giving [https://elmcitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving] 1. Enter a donation amount. 2. Click the fund dropdown and select "General." 3. Click the frequency dropdown and select "One Time" or "Regularly." 4. Enter other contact and payment information and submit. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleychurchNH