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The Church in Action PodcastEvangelism and Disciple Making, with Chris GoeppnerChris Goeppner, Lead Pastor of Riverbank Church in Vermont, to join us and share their methodology in pursuing both evangelism and disciple making in their congregation, including advice on how you can replicate this in your own church family. 2024-01-2230 min
Riverbank Church PodcastBOLD in Prayer | Bold (Part 1) | Chris GoeppnerHear from Pastor Chris as we start off our 2023 Vision Seres, Bold. This week Pastor Chris shows how we can be Bold in our Prayer life!2023-01-0841 minThe Church in Action PodcastEp. 95: Creating Evangelistic Church Cultures with Pastor Chris GoeppnerApproximately 80% of Christians won't share their faith this year, according to a recent study done by Barna Group. In the face of statistics like these, how do we respond? How do we share our personal faith and encourage our church family to do the same?Pastor Chris Goeppner, Lead Pastor of Riverbank Church and evangelist at heart, details how he's nurtured evangelistic habits in his church family, even in the face of discomfort and an often intimidating "cancel culture." You'll also hear tips on how to share Jesus effectively in a New England context, as Pastor Chris s...2022-09-0534 min
Riverbank ChurchFasting for Focus Focus takes discipline and spiritual focus is multiplied by fasting! Jesus practiced fasting and as His followers, so should we. Recharge, power up, and hear God more clearly by engaging in the dangerous discipline of fasting! 2021-03-2134 minRiverbank ChurchDangerous Giving Followers of Jesus are called to dangerously give of their time, talent, & treasure. Jesus’ example calls us to give extravagantly, cheerfully, and willingly. Radical living calls for sacrificial giving! 2021-03-1440 minRiverbank ChurchThe Discipline of Devotion Being a dangerous follower of Jesus means to be able to advance God’s Kingdom against the powers of darkness. Want to be a high impact believer? Be devoted to meditating on scripture, prayer, being thankful and Spirit filled. 2021-03-0738 min
Riverbank ChurchSingleness Living life as a single person can be a special gift from God! And being single doesn’t mean doing life alone! Learn from Nicki, Ashley, & Ben life’s joys, challenges, and blessings while being single. 2021-02-2843 minRiverbank ChurchParenting on the Path Keeping kids on a godly path as they grow is hard work! Using scripture and life experience, Audrey & Frank share ways to encourage our children to follow God for their whole lives. 2021-02-2143 minRiverbank ChurchThe Key to Marriage Family dynamics are important and each family is unique. Meet Pastor Chris’s family and see how they relate, work through struggles, and honor each other and Jesus each day. 2021-02-1438 minRiverbank ChurchFamily Matters Family dynamics are important and each family is unique. Meet Pastor Chris’s family and see how they relate, work through struggles, and honor each other and Jesus each day. 2021-02-0735 min
Riverbank ChurchLosing Yourself is a Good Thing No one likes selfish people. Paying it forward, thinking of others first - Who’s the best example? Jesus! Jesus, in the face of incredible challenges and death, put others first and sacrificed for us all. Will we follow His example of serving others with our lives? 2021-01-3139 minRiverbank ChurchGarbage In, Garbage Out Fact: consume nutritious food, have healthy habits and live a healthier life. The same is true with our minds & souls - what we take in determines who we are and how we act…so let’s get the garbage out of our lives and replace with God’s goodness! 2021-01-2436 minRiverbank ChurchHow to Care for YOU Soul. Did you know your body, mind, and will are all parts of your soul? Jesus said nothing is more valuable than your soul! Self care of your soul is needed and necessary to guide your life. 2021-01-1744 minRiverbank ChurchStep By Step Getting in shape takes training and daily discipline - living a life of faith in Jesus takes the same kind of dedication. Daily workouts in God’s Word, prayer, and connecting with other believers help us make progress every day! Take the first step today to reset and refocus! 2021-01-1041 minRiverbank ChurchFrom Hurting and Hiding to Hero 2020 was hard- many are hurting and hiding - it’s time to REFOCUS! God will use the difficulties in life to challenge and change us. And God sees a hero in you! Are you ready to refocus in 2021? 2021-01-0341 min
Riverbank ChurchShare the Light! All of us love a good story because stories are powerful! And our stories of faith and following Jesus are the best way to share the light of Christ! If sharing is caring, we must care for others by sharing our stories - let’s start sharing and shining the light of Jesus today! 2020-12-2035 minRiverbank ChurchShine the Light! Spreading the Good News of Jesus is like planting a garden…followers of Christ “plant” by sharing Jesus: telling others and by living godly lives. Some will respond in faith and others may reject the Good News, but believers in Jesus keep sowing seeds! We sow, God grows! 2020-12-1329 minRiverbank ChurchBe The Light! Winter is a dark time of the year and the whole world seems darker this year - what is needed is MORE LIGHT! Light helps all see better and clearer, light guides our way, and light sometimes warns of danger…we need to shine our light: Jesus! 2020-12-0629 min
Riverbank ChurchDon’t Breakdown, Break Out! COVID, quarantines, social distancing…it seems like everything has broken down! But God is at work! He wants us to engage with Jesus and breakthrough the problems of life and break out into something new: life with Jesus! 2020-11-2930 min
Riverbank ChurchAliens are Weird Green skin, elongated fingers, antennae, and one eye?! Aliens are just weird! As followers of Jesus, Christians are viewed as weird as well! Why? They sing at gatherings, they pray and read the Bible often, show their faith to the world by being dunked in a tank of water! What?! This weird behavior is because followers of Jesus are aliens on earth! 2020-11-2234 minRiverbank ChurchAlien Abductions and Transformations The idea of being abducted by aliens is crazy but the idea of being transformed by Jesus is real & amazing! Jesus transforms our lives and makes them brand new and then promises that He will transform and transport us out of this world! 2020-11-1533 minRiverbank ChurchWe Are Not Of This World Extraterrestrials, aliens, visitors from beyond…we are fascinated with otherworldly beings! But did you know that as followers of Christ we are aliens here on earth? We live and act differently and look different because have been transformed by Jesus and this world is not our home! 2020-11-0832 min
Riverbank ChurchPolitics & the Divide The campaign signs are everywhere! Every candidate wants your vote, endorsement, and your contribution. Politics divide our country, our communities, and sometimes our homes. How should followers of Jesus react and live in this most political of seasons? Press on and be grounded in your heavenly citizenship! 2020-10-2536 minRiverbank ChurchAddictions Compulsive behavior, unstoppable desires, and addictions trouble many for years and sometimes, for a lifetime. Yet, these strongholds in our lives can be tamed, eliminated, and taken captive by the truth of Jesus. Chains can be broken and our lives set free by God’s power and His unchangeable Word. Break free today! 2020-10-2541 minRiverbank ChurchThe Value of Life When we see life through the lens of a Creator, it becomes a game-changer not just by how we treat others, but how we value life. No matter who the person is at whatever stage in life or background all life should be valued and protected. 2020-10-1840 minRiverbank ChurchChristian Justice Social Justice is a matter of the church rolling up its sleeves and becoming the hands and feet of Jesus. As Christians, we have a responsibility to repair those social factors that can keep entire segments of our population stuck in hopelessness and despair. There's no better person to learn how than from Jesus himself! 2020-10-1136 minRiverbank ChurchWhat is Truth? In order to navigate through some of the hottest topics in a responsible way we should clearly understand that truth is not relative but it is absolute - there are rights, wrongs, and absolute truths whether we agree or not. As Christians, our truth is founded in Jesus and His Word! The truth can set you free! 2020-10-0137 minRiverbank ChurchCommunity Matters When we want to get to know someone, we usually set up a date for coffee or lunch…talking and sharing then takes place naturally. The same applies for deepening our relationships - and the best way to do this is at a Table Group! Pull up a chair and share a meal & life with others! Move from being a part of the crowd to a committed community! 2020-09-2731 minRiverbank ChurchGrowing Up Healthy people grow in every way possible. Just like children should grow physically, mentally, and intellectually Christians should grow over time spiritually if not, you would be immature and not very effective in God's rescue mission plan. In this message, we will learn from the insights of Peter, one of Jesus' closest followers, how our faith should be a growth process where eventually you get to a place of great purpose and effectiveness. 2020-09-2027 minRiverbank ChurchHow to Breakout in Your Family No family is perfect and most families are messy! Most struggle to figure out how to get along and how to relate to one another. The life of Noah, the builder of the largest lifeboat ever, teaches some lessons on building a healthy, godly family. Noah shows that building on the foundation of God’s standards worked back then and still works for our families today! 2020-09-1329 minRiverbank ChurchBreakout with New Habits In the time of an OUTBREAK, we should strive to be productive and seek a BREAKOUT of new habits that make a difference in our lives and others! 2020-09-0329 min
Riverbank ChurchGod's Plan for the End The news headlines may be very disheartening but it’s not falling a part! God has a plan for the end of times and He wants us to be informed. He wants us to encourage one another. Its not falling apart, its actually falling into place! 2020-08-3032 minRiverbank ChurchLive To Please God Living to please God should be the goal of every believer. When we do, we become a shining light of hope in a dark and hopeless world. This is God's Plan! 2020-08-2331 minRiverbank ChurchThe Gifts in Pain and Persecution Despite pain and persecution in our lives, followers of Jesus can experience JOY. Discover how taking the long view can help us overcome challenging seasons in life. 2020-08-1630 minRiverbank ChurchA Rescuing Church No matter what is happening in the world around us, we can be confident in GOD’S PLAN. Discover what it really means to be a part of that plan...a church on a rescue mission! 2020-08-0925 min
Riverbank ChurchPointing Towards Rescue Nate Parks joins us for the last message of our Voices 2020 series to teach us how we are to reorient our minds to the rescue mission. 2020-08-0225 minRiverbank ChurchThe Power of Change Pastor Zenzo Matoga from Impact Church talks with us about the important part that change plays in our spiritual walk. 2020-07-2636 minRiverbank ChurchThe Voice of Calling Pastor Tim Owens from Mission City Church shares with us a message on how to listen to God's Voice of Calling. 2020-07-1929 minRiverbank ChurchThe Lost Coin Pastor Sean Sears from Grace Church in Boston, MA joins us to tell us how much God loves and values those who are not close to Him and how we can love them where they are. 2020-07-1235 minRiverbank ChurchThe Desert Psalm Pastor Paul Voltmer teaches us about how God's love holds us as we walk through the challenging and tough times of life. 2020-06-2826 minRiverbank ChurchThe Third Option Pastor Miles McPherson talks to us about a third option when it comes to seeing the world in an "Us vs. Them" mentality. 2020-06-2846 min
Riverbank ChurchAccepting My OIL Pastor Matt teaches us what it means to accept our oil and step into the calling that God has on our lives to serve Him. 2020-06-2132 minRiverbank ChurchOne Thing Remains We have so many things fighting for our attention. It can be very easy to get overwhelmed and distracted. This week we’ll learn how to keep our focus on the one thing that matters - JESUS! No matter what the “new normal” is, Jesus is our constant! 2020-06-1425 minRiverbank ChurchLove is IT Love is how we prove to the world that we follow Jesus. Let the church love all people unconditionally, and let our love point people to Jesus. 2020-06-0726 minRiverbank ChurchWE Are The Church With so much changing around us; truth can be hard to define. Tune in to discover what the church really is and where you belong! 2020-05-3124 min
Riverbank ChurchHow to Live with Eternal Focus This week we learn how we can stay focused on the biggest part of our faith and to live with an eternity mindset. 2020-05-2423 minRiverbank ChurchHow to Keep it Simple Continued The apostle Paul reminds us to remove the excess and come back to a simple faith. 2020-05-1724 minRiverbank ChurchDeeply Rooted Rachel teaches us about how we can become secure and deeply rooted in our faith in Christ. 2020-05-1025 minRiverbank ChurchHow to Keep it Simple The apostle Paul reminds us to remove the excess and come back to a simple faith. 2020-05-0325 min
Riverbank ChurchJesus' Attitude in a Crisis Jesus is the ultimate example of a selfless life. Even in a crisis, He was motivated by love. 2020-04-2626 minRiverbank ChurchWhat Does Easter Mean To You? Easter is all about Jesus' love for people. 2020-04-1219 min
Riverbank ChurchFalling Into Place The world isn't falling apart. It's falling into place. God has a plan. 2020-04-0522 minRiverbank ChurchPositive Pains Despite the craziness going on around us, we can have confidence in knowing that God has a plan for it all. 2020-03-2922 minRiverbank ChurchThe Power Of The Mind God created us to be positive - and yet many of us naturally gravitate toward negativity. So how do we change the way we think? 2020-03-2230 min
Riverbank ChurchLoving Your Enemies Many of us have heard the phrase "love your enemy". So who is our "enemy", and how are we supposed to love them? 2020-02-2426 minRiverbank ChurchGetting Along With People We all have relationships, but we're not always great at them. So how do we learn to get along with the people who are closest to us? 2020-02-1725 minRiverbank ChurchLoving Like Jesus Love is a word that is common. It's something we all strive for and desire. However, in order to truly understand how to love, we must first experience the love of Jesus. 2020-02-0925 minRiverbank ChurchBreakout Church There can be some confusion as to what a church is and what it is not. So what does it look like to be a breakout church? 2020-01-2625 minRiverbank ChurchBreakout Faith Faith is not intended to stay where it is, it's intended to grow and move forward. This year, we're after a breakout faith: a faith that emerges with suddenness and becomes a catalyst of rescue. 2020-01-1925 minRiverbank ChurchBreakout Life 2020 is a breakout year: a year of sudden emergence out of the chains, guilt, and emptiness that hold us back. A breakout life can depend on whether you GIVE UP or GO ON when things don’t go the way you had expected them to. 2020-01-1225 minRiverbank ChurchBreakout Many of us are still bound to the past. But because of Jesus, we no longer have to live in that hopelessness. 2020 is a breakout year: a year of sudden emergence out of the chains, guilt, and emptiness that hold us back. 2020-01-0525 min
Riverbank ChurchFamily Christmas Experience 2019 Merry Christmas! During this season, we celebrate the hope & peace that we have because of Jesus. 2019-12-2413 min
Riverbank ChurchHow To Keep Your Faith Biblical truths can be found in some of our favorite Christmas movies - and in the movie "The Polar Express", we find a main character whose doubt is very relatable to the challenges we find in our faith. 2019-12-1922 minRiverbank ChurchThe Greatest Gift Biblical truths can be found in some of our favorite Christmas movies - and in the classic "A Christmas Story", we learn a lesson about our own desires and to be cautious of missing the greatest gift of all. 2019-12-1223 minRiverbank ChurchThe Christmas Code Biblical truths can be found in some of our favorite Christmas movies - and the hilarious Christmas story of Elf is no exception! Behind this fun story driven by the "Code of the Elves", we find parallels that can drive our faith. 2019-12-0520 min
Riverbank ChurchBeyond Blessed Living a truly blessed life only starts when we choose to be a blessing to others through what God has given us. 2019-12-0127 minRiverbank ChurchAbundant Giving We lead the way with irrational generosity because we truly believe it's more blessed to give than to receive. 2019-11-2126 minRiverbank ChurchPut God First We lead the way with irrational generosity because we truly believe it's more blessed to give than to receive. 2019-11-1425 minRiverbank ChurchThe Truth About Money Finances can often be a big stress or burden in our lives. But the Bible gives us some helpful guidelines for how we can win with money 2019-11-0728 min
Riverbank ChurchPrayer Filters = Remove impurities, absorbs, sorts and blocks. In this series, we are highlighting some filters we can have for our faith. Prayer is a filter from many of the distractions in our life. Jesus gives us a model of how to pray in a way that connects us to God and empowers us to accomplish great things through Him. 2019-10-3126 minRiverbank ChurchPeople Filters = Remove impurities, absorbs, sorts and blocks. In this series, we are highlighting some filters we can have for our faith. One filter for our lives that we often overlook is the people who are around us. 2019-10-2426 min
Riverbank ChurchGod's Life For My Will Mike Donehey is the lead singer of the band Tenth Avenue North, and a great friend of ours here at Riverbank. In this bonus message, Mike & Pastor Chris talk about life, faith, and the difficulty of finding out God's direction for your life. 2019-10-2028 minRiverbank ChurchServe Filters = Remove impurities, absorbs, sorts and blocks. In this series, we are highlighting some filters we can have for our faith. When we put ourselves in a place of serving, it provides a filter for your faith that will fill your life in many different ways. 2019-10-1731 minRiverbank ChurchDiscernment Filters = Remove impurities, absorbs, sorts and blocks. In this series, we are highlighting some filters we can have for our faith. When we are positionally correct, it gives us a filter of good discernment which produces results in many areas of our lives. 2019-10-1026 minRiverbank ChurchThe Bible Filters = Remove impurities, absorbs, sorts and blocks. In this series, we are highlighting some filters we can have for our faith. One of the greatest is the Bible. It's not just a book; it is a filter for thinking and living! 2019-10-0327 min
Riverbank ChurchThe Invitation We've been changed by Jesus, so what prevents us from sharing our faith with others and inviting them to come and see? Pastor Ken Claytor of Alive Church gives some practical ways we can do so. 2019-09-2629 min
Riverbank ChurchMarked: Baptism Explained Every week we get to see people begin their relationship with Jesus! The next natural step for a new believer is to be baptized - but what is baptism? 2019-09-1914 min
Riverbank ChurchA Blocked Door & An Open Skylight Sometimes the doors we're looking for are blocked, requiring us to seek out an alternate route. 2019-08-2926 minRiverbank ChurchClosed Doors It's easy for us to praise God when he opens doors. But what do you do when God says no? 2019-08-2227 minRiverbank ChurchDecisions Decisions, good and bad, are doors that we walk through every day. You are where you are right now based on the sum total of every decision you have made. So how do we ensure we're making good ones? 2019-08-1528 minRiverbank ChurchAbundant Life Abundant life is an open door to all believers, yet many believers never step through it. 2019-08-0833 min
Riverbank ChurchEveryone Made In God’s Image In the very first book of the Bible, it says that "God created mankind in his own image". What exactly does that mean, and how should it affect our relationship with others? 2019-07-2528 minRiverbank ChurchThe Big "C" Church Unity is one of the most powerful forces whether for good or for evil. It's important that we understand the difference between unity and uniformity, and learn to celebrate the strength that can be found in our differences. 2019-07-1829 minRiverbank ChurchPray, Pay, and Stay We're often quick to give up on things that we don't see an immediate return from. But as Pastor Andreas teaches in this message, we get what pray for, what we pay for, and what we stay for. 2019-07-1131 minRiverbank ChurchWork Your Two Each person has unique gifts and abilities. It's not about how much ability you have, but how well you are using what you have been given. 2019-07-0431 min
Riverbank ChurchGifts Of The Holy Spirit The majority of believers don't know anything about their "spiritual gifts", and many others have misunderstood what spirituals gifts are. Truly understanding the unique gifts we've been given will help us live the fullness of God's plan for our lives. 2019-06-2734 minRiverbank ChurchThe Power Of The Holy Spirit Many believers try and struggle to fight through life's battles because we rely on our own strength when there is a far greater power available. 2019-06-2035 minRiverbank ChurchUnderstanding The Holy Spirit We probably understand who God is, and who Jesus is, but that third part of the trinity - Holy Spirit - is often left misunderstood. It's important that we gain a biblical understanding of who exactly is the Holy Spirit, and what role He plays in the life of believers. 2019-06-1332 min
Riverbank ChurchFacing The Unknown The most famous mountain in the Eastern US also happens to have the worst weather in the world! Much like our lives, climbing that which is unknown and unpredictable can be both excruciating and exhilarating. 2019-05-2323 minRiverbank ChurchRecovery On The Mountain Of Depression So many of us have experienced depression and it can sometimes seem like there's no way out. But there is hope! There are some practical steps that we can take on the road to healing. 2019-05-1634 minRiverbank ChurchHow To Enjoy Life When climbing the mountain of life, we often think about the difficulties along the way - but forget to enjoy the climb! 2019-05-0932 minRiverbank ChurchClimbing The Mountain Of Anxiety If you are climbing on the mountain of anxiety, it's important that you know that it is possible to have peace. 2019-05-0230 minRiverbank ChurchClimbing The Mountain Of Sickness As the highest undeveloped mountain in VT, Camel's Hump is very recognizable and can be a difficult climb on some trails. Like its' 4 major summit trails, there are 4 trails on the mountain of sickness that we might climb. Most climb this mountain at some point in their lives, so we should learn how to climb it well. 2019-04-2533 minRiverbank ChurchClimbing The Mountain Of Isolation & Loneliness What makes Mount Monadnock unique is that its alone, isolated over 30 miles away from the next mountain. Similarly, there is an epidemic of isolation and loneliness in America. So how do we successfully climb this mountain of isolation in our lives? 2019-04-1832 min
Practical Church PodcastLeading Change with Chris Goeppner (EP032)In session 1 of the 2018 Practical Church Conference, Chris Goeppner gives some practical tips for leading change in your church.2018-06-0900 min
The Word of Life PodcastWOL 42 - Obeying the Call of God - With Chris Goeppner of River Bank ChurchIn this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we talk to Pastor Chris Goeppner of the River Bank Church in White River Junction, Vermont. Chris was living happily in Florida with his family when he felt God calling him to pack up and start a brand new church in Vermont. God may not be calling you to move across the country to start a church but he may be calling you to something else. Then the question becomes, will you obey the call of God?2017-04-2138 minPractical Church PodcastMessage Prep Assassin with Chris Goeppner (EP003)Message Prep - It's doesn't have to be complicated! No matter what your teaching or preaching role, its important to have a practical, sustainable calendar plan and study structure. Pastor Chris Goeppner gives us his practical tips and tactics to being a true message prep assassin.2017-03-2400 minPractical Church PodcastDoing More With Less with Chris Goeppner (EP001)Welcome to the Practical Church podcast! This episode is an introduction to the podcast and why it exists. Pastor Chris Goeppner tells the story of Riverbank Church and explains the importance of being practical with resources and opportunities.2017-02-2400 min
Calvary Church's PodcastJoy Driven Faith - Psalm 51:8-12 with Pastor Chris GoeppnerPsalm 51:8-12 with Pastor Chris Goeppner - Joy Driven Faith2016-02-2131 min
Calvary Church's PodcastJoy Driven Faith - Psalm 51:8-12 with Pastor Chris GoeppnerPsalm 51:8-12 with Pastor Chris Goeppner - Joy Driven Faith2016-02-2131 min