So You Don’t Grow Weary and Lose it All | Pastor Tom Golden

This week Pastor Tom continues his message from Hebrews 12:1-3; Think about all the opposition that Jesus faced when we are going through hard times. Pastor Tom acts out John 9, playing the blind man who gets mud rubbed on his eyes, and continues to tell the story of the Pharisees who used this miracle against Jesus. Watch the video to experience this powerful message by Pastor Tom.

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus | Pastor Tom Golden

This week Pastor Tom continues his sermon on Running with Indefatigability. He illustrates 2 Samuel 16 and how David ran with perseverance. Does life have you feeling like you’re on the run? Have you been running so long, that it’s almost impossible to see the victory? Don’t give up! Persevere and keep your eyes on Jesus. Watch the full sermon below.

Jesus Loves Dunnellon and It’s Teachers!

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Jesus Loves Dunnellon and It’s Teachers! Jesus loves Dunnellon! Thank you to our incredible River Life Church community for generously feeding the staff at Dunnellon High School on Wednesday and Thursday! Your support didn’t stop there—thank you also to those who greeted students and staff at Dunnellon Middle School, Dunnellon Elementary School, and Dunnellon High School! Your dedication and kindness are truly making a difference. Let’s come together to make this school year a fantastic one for all our students and educators!

Run with Indefatigability! | Pastor Tom Golden

Since it’s Teacher Appreciation week at River Life, Pastor Tom decided to teach us a new word; Indefatigability. In-de-fatigue-ability: incapable of being fatigued; tirelessness; persistence; stamina. The book of Hebrews speaks about running the race of life, and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Pointing out that the people who came before us, Moses, Elijah and the other cloud of witnesses didn’t have Jesus to help them like we do. We have an extra super power, called Jesus, to help us in times of trouble. Even if you think you can’t win; RUN-IT-OUT. Jesus is there pushing you through to the end!

Watch the video to hear to full sermon, and be encouraged to run your race with perseverance!

Psalm 112:5 | Pastor Glenn Kight

This week we heard a powerful message from Pastor Glenn Kight about Psalms 112:4. ‘Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.’ People are living every day with crippling fear, anxiety, and debt but God is a light in the darkness in those stations. For every trick the devil has, God has a plan. Watch the video to hear more about how Pastor Glenn sees Psalms 112:4 unfolding in his food, freezer, and missions ministries.

Victory Starts Here | Pastor Tom Golden

Have you ever wondered, ‘How Did I Get Here?’ when considering your position in life? Pastor Tom tells the story of Joshua when he suddenly found himself the leader of the Israelites. Though the shift was difficult, it was the start to a long victory. God had already prepared the promise land for Joshua. God is already preparing a way for you in your ‘How did I get here’ moments.

I Gotta See This! – Part 4 – Pastor Tom Golden

Part 4 of the Sermon ‘I Gotta See This!’ Sermon continues the story about the events that happened to Pastor Tom last Tuesday. Even though it wasn’t what he had planned, God had a different plan for Tom. He wanted Tom to encourage Darryl. You don’t want to miss this story of a local man finding his way back to God and back to church.

I Gotta See This – Part 3 – Pastor Tom Golden

Part 3 of the sermon ‘I Gotta See This’ series talks about how Jesus is the WOW factor in our lives. As trials come, we don’t get scared, we don’t run, we say “I gotta see this”. Pastor Tom had a moment that ruined his plans, but God turned it round. Click below and listen to how Jesus can be the Wow factor in your life too.

I Gotta See This – Part 2 – Pastor Tom Golden

Part 2 of the I Gotta See This sermon shows us a deeper side of the love that John, the Son of Zebedee had for Jesus. It is believed that when John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, John the Son of Zebedee was standing right next to him, and became infatuated with the Christ. John the Son of Zebedee said “Oh I gotta see this!”. Watch the sermon below to see how the love between Jesus and John, the son of Zebedee played out, throughout his life.

I Gotta See This – Part 1 – Pastor Tom Golden

Due to technical difficulties during the sermon for the past two weeks, we are bringing you the message in parts. Pastor Tom gives details between the relationship between John the Baptist and John, the Son of Zebedee. John, the Son of Zebedee was a disciple of John the Baptist, but not of Jesus, until…. Until John 1:19 where John the Baptist calls out Jesus as the Messiah.