Luke Archives - River City Church

Acts

Saved by Grace

February 25, 2024

Persecution is taking place in and around Jerusalem with the aim of taking out the church and shutting down the name of Jesus. One of the leaders of the movement against the church is on his way to arrest believers 135 miles from home when all of a sudden his story is interrupted by the grace of Jesus.

Acts

A Clash of Kingdoms

February 11, 2024

In Acts 8, two kingdoms collide as one kingdom’s representative (Philip) interacts with the other kingdom’s representative (Simon). In the verses that ensue, and Simon apparently switches teams, the question soon becomes, “Where does his allegiance really lie?” Does he actually want Jesus, or does he just want the power to do some cool things?

The Hidden Hand of God (Esther)

Turning the Tables

May 23, 2021

With the enemy (Haman) out of the picture, the problem remains that death for the Jews is still on the horizon. The mediator must go to work again.

The Hidden Hand of God (Esther)

The Chameleon Dies Today

May 2, 2021

Esther chapter 4 describes Esther and Mordecai’s reaction to Haman’s legislation. Esther now must decide: Am I Esther or Hadassah?

We’re Not Home (1 Peter)

He Is Worthy

January 10, 2021

Just like you don’t start a building project without finding out how much it will cost, Jesus tells his disciples to count the cost of following him.

Between Advents

The Crown is Set

December 20, 2020

No matter what hardship you might face tomorrow, when you feel like God has moved – you’re right. But the resurrection proves he hasn’t moved away from you; he’s moved TO you!

Story of God

He Is Risen!

April 12, 2020

There are two kinds of people in the world, and they aren't rich/poor, Democrats/Republicans, slave/free, white/other. The two kinds of people are those who believe the cross and resurrection are nonsense, and those who believe the cross and resurrection are the power of God for salvation.