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In this episode, Justin dives into the concept of "OIKOS" – a Greek word meaning family or household, crucial in the New Testament and Jesus' strategy for spreading the Gospel. Jesus frequently sent people back to their OIKOS to share the Good News, recognizing that change often starts at home. By focusing on these key relationships, you can significantly impact your world, just as Jesus intended. Stay tuned as we unpack practical steps and share inspiring stories of transformation.

Jesus came proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God. It was the primary message of his earthly ministry. In our latest Sunday sermon, Justin explores Jesus' Parable of the Mustard Seed from Mark 4:30-32 as a means of explaining the Kingdom of God.

Our Easter message explores the power of Jesus' Resurrection, not just as a one-time event, but a continual reality for the life of a believer. Listen as Justin explores the universal problem of sin and how it separates all of us from God while highlighting Jesus' sacrifice on a cross and how it offers hope, breaks the power of sin, and provides a chance for a new beginning for all who will "confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the de...

In this Palm Sunday message, Justin dives into the significance of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem from Mark 11:1-10, marking the beginning of Passion Week. Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose to ride into the city on a donkey? It turns out, this act fulfilled a 500-year-old prophecy from the book of Zechariah, revealing Jesus' identity as the long-awaited King who came to rescue and redeem. But there's more to this donkey than meets the eye. In a culture where the animal you rode re...

Despite the messiness of early church community and the challenges we face today, we're reminded that Jesus didn't give up on the church, and neither should we. Listen in as Justin unpacks the last word of our mission statement, "Together," and discover how being part of a local church family shapes us, equips us, and sends us to live out the way of Jesus in our world.

Everyone is following someone or something, and who you'll eventually become is largely being shaped right now by who or what you're following. Check out the very first message for River Valley Church from our very first "Preview" service!