RiverLife Fellowship

Choosing a Lens of Thankfulness | Ryan Meade | Wilmington

We can choose the lens through which we view the world: a lens of ungratefulness or a lens of thankfulness. The lens of ungratefulness can lead us into a negative mindsets like fear and envy, often fueled by the world around us. In contrast, choosing thankfulness not only aligns us with God's will but also brings peace and health benefits. Just as Jesus gave thanks before miracles, we are called to practice gratitude even before we see breakthroughs.
 
Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade explores how adopting a thankful perspective can transform our lives and bring us closer to God.
 
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Breaking Your Alabaster Box | Matthew Bollinger | Chapel Hill

Often, worship is a sacrifice. What do you have to give to the Lord in praise? Even when we feel tired, worn out, sick, or discouraged. In addition, in our oversaturated media generation, we have our own tastes and preferences. People comment, "I just didn't connect with the worship team's style." But... what about worship that is centered on Christ? Like the immoral woman in Luke 7, are you desperate enough to break open your box of worship to Him?
 
Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his exploration of Christ-centered focus with an encouragement to pour your worship out on the one who deserves it.
 
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Abundant Generosity | Ashley Pell | Mooresville

God, in His loving kindness, takes delight in giving us, His children, good gifts (Luke 12:32). Throughout the Bible, we see examples of God's abundant generosity as He pours blessings out upon the Earth. When humanity responded with taking that generosity and hoarding it, God responded with more generosity as He sent His son to die for us. We don't have to worry about God's generosity running out, therefor go out and be generous in kind!
 
Join us in Mooresville as special guest speaker Ashley Pell of Northgate Ministries (Philippines) shares an encouragement for us to realize the abundance God offers us, and to respond to that abundance with generosity.
 
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Thanksgiving is the Key Into the Presence | Ryan Meade | Wilmington

In Psalm 100, we are reminded that thanksgiving is the gateway to God's presence. Offering thanks and praise to God brings us closer to Him, just as the Old Testament sacrifices of thanksgiving did. Giving thanks can still require sacrifices today and even come out of hardship. Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice for us, allowing us to come directly into the presence of God with thanksgiving that can shift the atmosphere and deepen our connection with God.
 
Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade highlights the transformative power of thanksgiving in worship and how it draws us into a deeper relationship with God.
 
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Hope on the Horizon | Matthew Bollinger | Chapel Hill

In the Bible, "hope" means "confident expectation." It doesn't mean 50/50, it is a 100% confidence that He who Promised is faithful! Abraham and Sarah walked in hope, David running for his life walked in hope, Israel in exile for 70 years lived in hope... confident expectation! Today, God has called the church to be a beacon of hope. Despite the hardships and challenges you may be facing right now, be encouraged that hope is on the horizon.
 
Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger shares fresh revelation from the Lord on the hope we can have in Him.
 
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Grace Like a River | Byron Wicker | Mooresville

Grace is like a river. It is so beautiful it takes your breath away. It's a deep sapphire blue with an almost magnetic pull that draws you in. Yet, it is also very dangerous. We don't fully understand the River's significance, but it is central to our identity, direction, and destiny. The River of Grace flows "from the throne of God and of the Lamb." It leads the the tree of life—a powerful picture of abundant, eternal provision and healing for the nations (Revelation 22:1-2).
 
Join us in Mooresville as Senior Pastor Byron Wicker explores the extents of God's Grace for our lives.
 
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A River of Wisdom and Revelation | Byron Wicker | Wilmington

The Book of Ephesians is a treasure chest of truth. After introducing the glory of this treasure, Paul prayed for us to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation—not just wisdom or revelation for a specific situation. His prayer wasn't for a momentary insight but a continual, flowing river of wisdom and revelation. Unlike a cupful, this river is meant to pour into our hearts and guide us throughout life.
 
Join us in Wilmington as Senior Pastor Byron Wicker shares a message encouraging us to allow God to fill your spirit with His wisdom.
 
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Building a House of Worship | Matthew Bollinger | Chapel Hill

Worshiping Jesus is our #1 priority as Christians and as a church. When we gather, "everyone has a song, hymn, or spiritual song" (Ephesians 5:16) from your heart to bring. Whether it's sung from the stage or from your seat, we are all a vital part of the atmosphere of praise and adoration.
 
Join us in Chapel Hill as Matthew Bollinger continues his look at the spiritual DNA of RiverLife with a message on worship's role in our lives.
 
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The Extravagance of Heaven | Cory Meade | Mooresville

In the Kingdom model, extravagance really comes from the heart. Jesus, himself, models this in his ministry, and we see it applied in the parables in Luke 15. When we, as believers, are presented with an opportunity to give, how should we respond? 
 
Join us in Mooresville as guest speaker Cory Meade encourages us to align our thoughts with those of Heaven.
 
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Seeing Eyes | Cory Meade | Wilmington

Having "eyes to see" is a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament, and one that Jesus echoes in His teachings. What we discuss today is specifically having eyes to see God's glory, even when it doesn't look so glorious.
 
Join us in Wilmington as guest speaker Cory Meade encourages us to cultivate a recognition of God's glory in everything.
 
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