Welcome to the weekly podcast of River Valley Church! River Valley is a thriving local church with a global vision founded by Pastors Rob and Becca Ketterling in 1995. Our mission is to lead people into an authentic, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people worship God, connect with one another and are launched into their God-given purpose. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.rivervalley.org/ or download the R ...
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of River Valley Church. River Valley is an exciting and thriving church where you will find friendly people, a casual atmosphere and relevant teaching. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people worship God, connect with one another and find purpose in life.
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of River Valley Church. River Valley is an exciting and thriving church where you will find friendly people, a casual atmosphere and relevant teaching. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people worship God, connect with one another and find purpose in life.
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Sisterhood at River Valley Church. River Valley is an exciting and thriving church where you will find friendly people, a casual atmosphere and relevant teaching. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people worship God, connect with one another and find purpose in life.
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Sunday morning service at RVBC Woodstock NB. RiverValleyBaptistChurch.org
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Pastor Rob Ketterling encourages us to proclaim the glory of Jesus. He reminds us that Christ is actively making His glory known to the world. In this message, we’re invited to see how God’s glory is not distant or hidden, but revealed through Jesus—calling us out of darkness and into the light of His presence.…
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Pastor Kirk kicks off our Christmas series encouraging us that Jesus is the glory foretold. Pastor Kirk reminds us that while we were made for greatness, we have slipped away from God and have fallen into darkness. Jesus pierces the darkness with His light to save us. Through Jesus, we have been saved.…
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Pastor Connor Ketterling reminds us that the God who breathed out Scripture invites us to know Him through His Word, not just our opinions about Him. When we open the Bible with a posture of prayer, we begin to see Jesus on every page and discover the God who forms, corrects and transforms us.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob Ketterling challenged us to shift our perspective from earthly pressure to eternal purpose, doing our part with generosity and being rich in good deeds. When we trust God over money, one moment in His presence can change everything.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that the same God who designed the laws of nature still moves beyond them. When we open our eyes, we begin to see His hand bringing order where there should be chaos, healing where there was pain and faith where there was doubt.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Terry Parkman reminded us that every miracle is a manifestation of God’s authority, control and presence. God’s miracles aren’t transactional; they’re transformational—revealing His kingdom, restoring what’s broken and reminding us that Jesus Himself is the miracle.توسط River Valley Church
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Dick Brogden reminded us that being a friend of Jesus means more than affection; it’s loyalty, empathy and trust in action. When we share His heart, steward His mission and allow His strength to work through our weakness, we become true friends who honor His trust and carry His name to the world.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Kirk Graham reminded us that God is our Father and that we’re called to equip the next generation to stand firm in truth, grace and faith. He challenged us to fight for our families and raise children who live out the gospel with power, purpose and the armor of God.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that Jesus can change your family today. From Nehemiah 4, he challenges us to fight for our families with faith, peace and love—building homes rooted in prayer, worship and God’s presence.توسط River Valley Church
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We celebrated 30 years of River Valley Church and declared that the best is yet to come! In this anniversary message, Pastor Rob reflects on God’s faithfulness, reminding us that this milestone isn’t the finish line but the launching pad and that God’s past grace strengthens us to live differently today and walk boldly into the future He’s preparin…
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Dr. Joel Muddamalle reminded us that God’s nearness isn’t dependent on our awareness, and that the cross was where blessing moved through brokenness and back to blessing. This message calls us to place our hope in the crucifixion and resurrection, where Jesus redeems our brokenness and invites us to walk with Him in the fullness of His presence.…
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Pastor Logan Ketterling reminded us that Jesus wept not because He lacked power, but because His compassion for His people is as much a part of His nature as His strength. This message calls us to love our neighbor with the same depth of empathy, weeping for the lost and pointing them to the hope and salvation only found in Jesus.…
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This weekend, Aaron Pierce, of Stieger International, continued in our Love Your Neighbor series. Through Nehemiah 1:1–4, we were reminded that our mission is impossible in human strength, but God delights in using ordinary people with broken hearts who humbly pray and respond to His call.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob started week one of our new series, Love Your Neighbor. He taught from Luke 10:25–37 on the Good Samaritan. He reminded us that while discipleship is important, it must be covered in love, and that Jesus never authorizes excuses when it comes to caring for others.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Kirk unpacks 3 John, reminding us that our faith must be rooted in truth and lived with integrity. He challenges us to embrace our identity in Christ, surrender daily and serve willingly so that our lives align with what we believe.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob unpacks 2 John, showing us that it’s more than a letter on hospitality; it’s a guardrail that protects our faith by keeping truth and love together. We can open our homes without opening the door to compromise, pressing forward in both discernment and devotion.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob reminded us that we don’t fight for victory but from it. Jesus has already overcome the world. When we love God and walk in His ways, obedience becomes a glad surrender and we live in the constant reality of victory.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Davey continues in our 1 John sermon series. He challenged us to test every spirit, knowing that true teaching always points to the real Jesus. As we hold fast to Him, our confession and our love should align, revealing a life transformed by His perfect love.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Kirk Graham preached from 1 John 3 with a clear call: you can’t run with the world and walk with God. As children of God, we’re not called to tolerate sin; we’re called to eradicate it. Sin is deadly and Jesus came to take it away. It’s time to live like we belong to God, set apart, purified, and fully His.…
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At our All Staff meeting, Pastor Rob shared a Bonus Message on what it looks like to live out a priestly walk as followers differently and walk anointed as we follow Christ. Click below to watch "Walk Differently, Walk Anointed" on YouTube!توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob continued in 1 John 2, reminding us that Jesus is our advocate, standing in our place, declaring us forgiven and free. He called us to live set apart from the world, embracing a new way of thinking, desiring and deciding as we abide daily in God’s presence.توسط River Valley Church
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In this message from Pastor Rob Ketterling, we go back to the basics in 1 John 1, rediscovering what it means to walk in the light, live in fellowship with God and how to respond to conviction. He reminds us that when we go to the altar, we don’t get condemned, we get cleansed, redeemed and drawn closer to God.…
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John Bevere reminded us of the awe of God found in holiness. Preaching from Ephesians 1:4 and 1 Peter 1:14-15, he shared that we are called to live set apart, not just in position but in our daily conduct.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Jamer Shrum encouraged us to be the light. Preaching from Matthew 5:13-16, he reminded us that we are called to shine brightly for Jesus. We are called to live our lives on earth set apart. Sharing the Good News so that others may be drawn to the light of Christ.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Kirk Graham reminded us that Jesus is coming back, what a day that will be! One day we’ll see Him face to face, free from all shame, pain and sorrow, living in His Forever Glory. Until then, we live holy and expectant, loving with hopeful anticipation for our King’s return.توسط River Valley Church
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We live for God's Forever Glory story. Our lives are part of His greater story. But many in our culture have “walked off the page,” trying to write their own story apart from Him. Pastor Rob reminds us that without God at the center, we lose our sense of purpose, meaning, identity and hope. Now more than ever, people are open and we’re called to in…
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Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir came to sing songs of praise and worship and share powerful testimonies of what God is doing in their lives.توسط River Valley Church
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We wrapped up our Defense Against the Dark series on Pentecost Sunday with a powerful reminder from Pastor Rob: Spiritual warfare is real, but so is the power we've been given. Through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, we are equipped to stand firm and walk in victory. The gifts of the Spirit aren’t just for then, they’re for now.…
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Pastor Rob exposes the rise and danger of spiritual counterfeits that imitate God’s truth but open doors to deception and demonic influence. It calls believers to reject these practices, embrace full surrender to Jesus, and walk in the authority and freedom found in Him alone.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Connor emphasizes that believers don’t have to stay bound by darkness because Jesus has the power to set them free. It teaches that while spiritual warfare is inevitable for those advancing God’s Kingdom, God provides both offensive and defensive tools—like truth, prayer, and the armor of God—for victory.…
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Pastor Kirk kicked off our new sermon series, Defense Against the Dark, with a powerful reminder: spiritual warfare isn’t fantasy, it’s fact. He unpacked the unseen reality of angels and demons at work and challenged us to be alert, not afraid. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live in the light, not fear the dark. Armed with truth, righteous…
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Pastor Rob’s Mother’s Day message celebrates the Proverbs 31 woman as a picture of godly wisdom, emphasizing her worth, walk, and witness as rooted in faithfulness rather than perfection. It challenges cultural confusion around womanhood by honoring both stay-at-home and working mothers, showing that true value is found in a life aligned with God.…
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Pastor Rob teaches on the value of a father by highlighting the powerful legacy of a father who fears the Lord, drawing from Psalm 112 to show how godliness impacts generations. It calls men to embrace their role as spiritual leaders whose lives reflect God’s righteousness in both word and action.توسط River Valley Church
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This weekend, Ted Cunningham joined us to emphasize the importance of preparing children to leave home by guiding them toward a strong, personal relationship with Jesus. It challenges parents to model faith authentically, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize their marriage as they release their children into adulthood.…
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This Easter sermon celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the centerpiece of our faith, proving that sin’s debt is paid, new life is available, and resurrection power now lives in us. It reminds us that the empty tomb is not just something we admire—it’s the foundation we live from every day.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob closes our "Shaped by the Cross" series challenging us to follow Jesus’ path of self-denial, surrender, suffering, and ultimate sacrifice as a daily act of love and worship. True sacrifice isn’t about ritual or convenience—it’s about laying down everything for God’s glory and drawing closer to Him.…
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Pastor Terry’s sermon on suffering emphasizes that pain is not pointless but a tool God uses to shape us and reveal His glory. By looking to Jesus’ own suffering, we learn to endure with hope, trust in God’s sovereignty, and support others in their trials.توسط River Valley Church
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In week two of our series "Shaped by the Cross", Pastor Rob emphasizes that true spiritual freedom begins when we let go of control and fully trust God. It highlights Jesus’ ultimate act of surrender on the cross and challenges us to actively yield every part of our lives to Him.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Kirk Graham kicks off our new series, “Shaped by the Cross”, by challenging us to embrace self-denial by taking up our cross daily and yielding fully to God’s purposes. Learn how living with less can lead to more of God’s power, freedom, and forever glory.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob emphasizes that while sickness and disease are widespread, true healing is found in Jesus, the ultimate healer. He challenges us to actively seek God with faith, recognize His power, and boldly pray for miracles, trusting in God's will for healing.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Shaddye Melu, campus pastor at Northwest University, shares what to do as we wait for miracles. If you have a need, you are in a place to receive a miracle!توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob emphasizes the crucial role of those who support missionaries through prayer, encouragement, financial giving, and discipleship, drawing parallels between William Carey’s mission work and the Apostle Paul’s early dependence on others. It challenges believers to take an active role in missions, either by going or by faithfully holding the…
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This sermon explores the biblical and historical evidence affirming that Jesus is God, addressing common doubts and misconceptions both in the early church and today. Through scripture, the Megiddo Mosaic, and Jesus’ teachings as the Good Shepherd, Pastor Logan emphasizes the importance of fully recognizing and trusting in Christ’s divine nature.…
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In the final week of our giving series, Pastor Rob teaches on biblical stewardship, emphasizing that everything we have belongs to God and should be managed wisely for His glory. It challenges believers to embrace generosity, break free from materialism, and align their finances with God’s eternal purpose.…
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For week two of our series "Open Windows", Pastor Rob and Pastor Davey share why we give above and beyond the tithe. We are blessed to be a blessing, and we get to do that through Kingdom Builders!توسط River Valley Church
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Join us for our new series, as we explore the biblical principles of tithing, faith, and God's abundant provision. Discover how trusting God with your finances can lead to breakthrough, blessing, and a life lived under His open windows of grace.توسط River Valley Church
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Discover God's design for friendship in a world facing a “friendship recession.” Join us as we explore biblical truths and practical steps to build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Kirk starts our series on friendship by sharing shocking statistics about the crisis of loneliness. This is not a hopeless problem: We know the solution is friendship with Jesus!توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Rob reflects on what God did through our 2024 theme, "247", and sets the theme for 2025. We are living for "Forever Glory", not the glory we find on earth.توسط River Valley Church
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Pastor Davey prepares us for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting by encouraging us to get more connected to God and less connected to the world. Prayer and fasting change us, not God!توسط River Valley Church
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