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Riverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsVision Sunday 2022 – Looking Back, Looking AheadToday's sermon is a look at where Riverwood is, as a church, today. Pastor Erin helps us take a look at our past, discuss our areas of growth & areas to work on, and help us see the vision of where Riverwood is planning to focus in the future.2022-01-2355 minRiverwood PodcastRiverwood PodcastFaith Works: Four Score and SevenThe message this week is "Four Score and Seven" by Pastor Cole Tawney discussing James 5:1–12 in our sermon series called "Faith Works" taking us through the book of James. Thanks for listening to Riverwood Chapel's sermon!2021-11-1432 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Redeemed People of God (Defining Church #1)This is the first part of a four-week study. If you are not a follower of Jesus, you’re welcome to be a part of Riverwood. We started this church for you.2021-08-2240 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsMan of His Word (Mark #33)The topic of divorce can be a sticky subject. It has affected many of us, so to hear some of the Scriptures teaching on divorce can be painful. And yet on Riverwood’s “Baptism Sunday,” Pastor Erin Bird walks us through Jesus’ teaching on divorce from Mark 10:1-12, showing us how this subject actually points us to the love and faithfulness of Jesus. So listen in to be encouraged to trust Jesus.2021-04-1836 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsVision Sunday 2021For our annual Vision Sunday, Pastor Erin takes some time to look back at all the things God did in 2020 (and it’s a lot of really big things!), as well as where he and the Elder Team believe God is calling us in 2021. While this sermon is primarily aimed at the Riverwood Church family, it is a great message for anyone who has supported Riverwood in the past or is considering making Riverwood their home church in the future.2021-01-2524 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsServe the King (Praying the King’s Agenda #3)The “Great Commission,” found in Matthew 28:18-20, are some of the last words Jesus uttered on earth. It is a very famous passage. But what many Christians don’t realize is this passage, which talks about “going” and “baptizing” and “teaching” only contains one command. What is that command? Listen in as Pastor Erin Bird concludes our “Praying the King’s Agenda” series as part of Riverwood’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.2021-01-1732 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsFear & AnxietyMany people globally are living with fear due to the coronavirus, while many Americans are living with anxiety over the upcoming Presidential election. And this doesn't include the hard things happening in many people's lives personally that are causing stress, worry, and more. Thankfully, God's Word speaks into our fear and anxiety, helping to bring peace. Listen in as one of Riverwood's elders, Ed Pavelec, takes us to several passages in Scripture to bring encouragement during our troubled times.2020-11-0126 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsPsalm 34 (Summer of Psalms #9)Ed Pavelec, one of the elders of Riverwood Church, completes our "Summer of Psalms" sermon series with an encouraging message from . Listen in to learn how to "taste and see that the Lord is good!"2020-08-0220 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Significance of Baptism (Mark #2)The Bible teaches that Jesus was without sin. And yet, we see in Mark 1 that Jesus was baptized by his cousin, John the Baptizer. Why we Jesus baptized? What was significant about this moment? And what does it mean for us in 2020? Listen in as one of Riverwood's elders, Ed Pavelecs, walks us through Mark 1:9-11.2020-03-1525 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsForward with Boldness (FORWARD #4)According to Barna, Americans pray for their family, for guidance, for health and wellness, and even to express thanks. But one thing they don't pray for - boldness. Maybe it's because we are already bold. But more likely, we don't pray for boldness because we like our lives safe and comfortable. But if Riverwood is going to be a church after God's heart, we need to take a page out of the early church's book and pray for boldness. If you are curious about what this looks like, or how one even begins to pray a "bold" prayer like this...2020-02-2532 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsForward with Generosity (FORWARD #3)Money. (Yep, we went there!) Why do churches seem to always talk about money? Well, we can't tell you why other churches talk about money so much. But at Riverwood, we don't talk about it as much as we probably should, but when we do, we look at not what we can get FROM you as much as what God wants FOR you. And we believe  God wants you to be generous like Him. So listen in as Pastor Erin Bird teaches from the book of Acts about the joy that can be found through generosity.2020-02-1646 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsVision SundayWe believe God has given Riverwood a very important mission, to invite the spiritually disconnected of our communities to find and follow Jesus. But are we accomplishing it? On Vision Sunday, Pastor Erin Bird helps us look back at 2019 to see how we did and did not accomplish our God-given mission, and Elder Tim Corcoran helps us look ahead to 2020 to see what might be ahead to help us continue helping people in our region find Jesus. This is a memorable Sunday in the life of Riverwood, so give this week's message a listen!2020-01-2638 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 21 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the final daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-2100 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 21 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the final daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-2103 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 20 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 20 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-2000 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 20 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 20 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-2005 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 19 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 19 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1900 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 19 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 19 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1906 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 18 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 18 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1800 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 18 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 18 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1808 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 17 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 17 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1700 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 17 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 17 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1703 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 16 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 16 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1600 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 16 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 16 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting spiritual journey at Riverwood Church.2020-01-1606 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 15 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 15 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting from Riverwood Church.2020-01-1506 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 15 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 15 daily devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting from Riverwood Church.2020-01-1500 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 14 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 14 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1407 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 14 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 14 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1400 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 13 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 13 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1300 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 13 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 13 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1302 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 12 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 12 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1200 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 12 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 12 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1205 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 11 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 11 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1100 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 11 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 11 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1105 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 10 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 10 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1006 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 10 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 10 daily devotional from Riverwood Church as part of the 21 Days of Prayer.2020-01-1000 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 9 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 9 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0910 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 9 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 9 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0900 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 8 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 8 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0805 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 8 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 8 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0800 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 7 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 7 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0707 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 7 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 7 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0700 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 6 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 6 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0606 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 6 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 6 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0600 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 5 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 5 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0504 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 5 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 5 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0500 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 4 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 4 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0404 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 4 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 4 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0400 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 3 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 3 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0304 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 3 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 3 daily devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer for Riverwood Church.2020-01-0300 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 2 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 2 devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting from Riverwood Church.2020-01-0204 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 2 – 21 Days of Prayer 2020Audio of the Day 2 devotional from the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting from Riverwood Church.2020-01-0200 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 1 – 21 Days of Prayer (2020)Audio of the Day 1 devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting from Riverwood Church.2020-01-0106 min21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily Devotionals21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Daily DevotionalsDay 1 – 21 Days of Prayer 2020Audio of the Day 1 devotional for the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting from Riverwood Church.2020-01-0100 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsSacrificed Resources (The Cost of Christmas #3)Americans love to spend a lot of money and time on Christmas. Did you know the average American will spend over $900/person and spend well over 40 hours in the month of December on Christmas related activities such as shopping, traveling, and worship services? (Yep, that's a lot!) However, if you are a follower of Jesus, God has a different plan for your money and time than just to use it all on a cultural holiday. To learn His better plan for you, listen in to part 3 of Riverwood's series "The Cost of Christmas."2019-12-1633 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsWalk in Wisdom (How to Walk #3)Launch Sermon PlayerEven back in John’s time, people were twisting what the Bible has to say about Jesus. Today, things haven’t changed a whole lot. Pastor Erin Bird of Riverwood Church teaches from the book of 1 and 2 John about how to walk in wisdom.2019-11-1842 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Gospel and Work (The Everyday Gospel #13)Our culture is very work-centered. When we meet someone for the first time, we often ask, "So what do you do for a living?" If someone is in college, we ask, "What's your major and what do you hope to do with it?" But did you know the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection changes our approach to work? This week at Riverwood Church, Worship Leader Jake Epley teaches from the book of Colossians about The Gospel and Work.2019-10-1442 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Gospel and Contentment (The Everyday Gospel #12)Subscriptions are becoming more popular than ever before. People spend money monthly on things that they think will give them contentment. Instead of relying on worldly things for contentment, we should seek the Gospel. Pastor Erin Bird of Riverwood Church discusses how we use the Gospel to find contentment.2019-09-0330 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Gospel & Saving (The Everyday Gospel #11)When it comes to saving money, most of us believe we don't have enough.  Whether we have $10 in the bank or a million, we tend to think we need more. But what if God gives you money not simply so you can keep more for yourself, but use more of it to help others? Listen in as Riverwood's teaching pastor, Erin Bird, helps us consider from 1 Timothy 6:17-19 how God desires us to use the money we would normally stash in the bank.2019-08-2541 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Gospel & Giving (The Everyday Gospel #10)Well-known pastor Andy Stanley says that "Giving isn't about what God wants from you, it's about what God wants FOR you." Riverwood's pastor, Erin Bird, agrees. In this second message in the "Money Edition" of The Everyday Gospel, Pastor Erin shows from 2 Corinthians 9 that the financial contentment you long for comes not in a big bank account or huge pay raise, but rather through giving in six different ways. May this challenging yet inspiring message help you discover what God wants for you and your money.2019-08-1837 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Gospel & The Past (The Everyday Gospel #7)All of us have a past. Some of us are quite proud of the things in our past - accomplishments, relationships, or fond memories. Others of us are ashamed of our past. And some of us probably have a mixed past, one filled with both pride and shame. But have you ever stopped to consider how the gospel speaks into your past, both the good moments and the regrettable ones? In this second message in The Everyday Gospel (The Self Edition) (and part 7 overall in the series), Riverwood Partner Matt Townsley teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:10-23 to help us see how th...2019-07-3036 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsCombined Outdoor Baptism ServiceRiverwood joined Grace Baptist and Denver Baptist Churches for a combined outdoor baptism worship service and potluck. Jonathan Davis, lead pastor for Grace Baptist, taught us from Acts 10:34-43, showing us how the life of Jesus WAS the gospel, and how, through baptism, we declare the life and gospel of Jesus.2019-07-1424 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsJoy in the Journey (Genuine Joy #9)All of us are on a journey. On our journey through life, we encounter difficulties, struggles, obstacles, and even our own mistakes. How do we make it through the journey of life, and to do it with joy? Ed Pavelec, one of Riverwood's elders, walks us through Philippians 3:12-4:1, showing us the encouragement the Apostle Paul gave his original readers so they might find joy in the journey.2019-06-2335 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Joy of Sending (Genuine Joy #7)Many Americans think "bigger is better," including when it comes to church. "If you have a bigger attendance, you must be a more successful church." The book of Philippians shows us you can find joy in sending others to teach the Gospel, not just keeping people in your church. Pastor Erin Bird of Riverwood Church talks about how there can sometimes be more success when you show the Gospel globally than if you just worry about how many people attend a particular church.2019-06-0937 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Gospel & Marriage (The Everyday Gospel #1)In 2019, the Riverwood family will be looking at how the Gospel affects multiple areas of life. We will look at how the life & death of Jesus affects our view of self, our view of money, and our view of time. But before we get to any of that, we will be looking at how the Gospel affects our relationships. And in this first week of the series, Riverwood's Teaching Pastor, Erin Bird, tackles the topic of marriage.2019-02-0543 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsSharing the Gospel with Joy and ConfidenceMost people naturally share that which pleases them. We typically don't hesitate to share about a movie we enjoyed, or a great new restaurant we visited. Guest teacher and Riverwood "missionary" Patrick Ray, a church planter from North Minneapolis, shows us from John 1 that when people met Jesus, they got excited and couldn't help but tell others. If you are a Jesus-follower, may this message inspire you to find joy in Jesus, so you, too, can share Him with confidence.2019-01-2736 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsWonderful Counselor (A Son is Given #1)If you've ever found yourself in need of some advice or insight, because you were unsure of what to do, what you needed at that moment was a counselor. Approximately 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah the prophet called Jesus a "Wonderful Counselor." Listen in as Riverwood's teaching pastor, Erin Bird, explains how to seek after Jesus to be your "Wonderful Counselor" during Advent and beyond.2018-12-0241 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThanksgiving (ACTS of Prayer #3)It's that time of year - Thanksgiving! In this devotional message, Luke Anderson (one of Riverwood's Elders)† teaches through Psalm 100 on why we should give thanks, to whom we give thanks, and how we might express our thanksgiving. 2018-11-1808 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsAdoration (ACTS of Prayer #1)For many people, prayer is awkward, hard, confusing, or boring. Recognizing this, Pastor Erin Bird is using the month of November to teach the Riverwood family about the ACTS model of Prayer in an effort to help us connect with God. And in this first message, he takes us to Psalm 34 to tackle the topic of Adoration.2018-11-0435 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsBeing with JesusAs part of our Celebration Sunday, guest teacher Bob Westfall taught from Colossians 1:24-29, reminding Riverwood's new elders (and all of us) that "Being precedes Doing." Listen in to this fantastic message that will encourage you to just "be with Jesus."2018-09-3036 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsWhy Elders? (Elders #1)There are SO many types of church governance out there in Christendom: deacons, councils, boards, dictatorships, church staffs, and more. So why is Riverwood choosing to move to an elder form of leadership? In this first message in a three part series, Pastor Erin Bird explains why he believes Riverwood will benefit from installing elders to help continue the mission of inviting the spiritually disconnected to find and follow Jesus.2018-08-0543 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsScripture (Disciplined #1)For the summer of 2018, Riverwood Church is taking a look at the topic of spiritual disciplines. Over 9 weeks, the Riverwood family will look at nine different disciplines Jesus-followers can engage in. However, there is a danger to this topic. In this opening message in the Disciplined series, Pastor Erin Bird helps us learn what the inherent danger is with spiritual disciplines, how to avoid this danger, and the reason Scriptural intake is a foundational discipline for those who want to grow spiritually and follow Jesus.2018-06-0539 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsMotivated by Jesus (Following Jesus #3)Most people in life spend their time trying to be happy. They selfishly focus on whatever they believe will make life easier, more pleasurable, or more memorable. But then there a few people who seem to devote the majority of their time to helping others. They are incredibly Unselfish. How do they do it? By having a shift in their motivation. In this message, Riverwood's teaching pastor, Erin Bird, walks us through Colossians 3:1-17, helping us see how to make a shift in motivation in our spiritual lives that will help us not fall into a pit of selfishness, but...2018-03-2533 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsContinue with Jesus (Following Jesus #2)It is very natural for humans to think that in order to achieve a certain level of holiness, they have to "earn" it. Whether it be through classes, practices, or upholding certain traditions, they believe they have to jump through certain hoops in order to be "saved" or to please God. But as Erin Bird, teaching pastor for Riverwood, shows us from the book of Colossians, what we need isn't to add classes or religious practices in order to make God happy - rather, we just need to continue with Jesus. So no matter where you are at in your...2018-03-1839 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsState of the Church 2017On this particular Sunday, Erin Bird, our lead pastor, takes a moment to look back at what happened in the Riverwood family in 2017, and what is possibly to come in 2018.2018-01-2824 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsWhy Give ThanksAs part of our annual Thanksgiving Family Worship Gathering, Riverwood's very own Jacob Tews shared some thoughts about why Jesus-followers can give thanks in all circumstances - even the hard ones.2017-11-1912 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Disciples: The Call and the Cost to Following Jesus (His Story #30)The first-century disciples (followers) of Jesus were ordinary men and women like you and me. But some of them did extraordinary things because they allowed their lives to not be about themselves, but to be all about the message and life of Jesus. No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, if you want to follow Jesus (or are simply curious about following Him) listen in as Riverwood's Worship Pastor, Jeff Willis, talks about the call and cost of following Jesus.2017-09-071h 02Riverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe King 2.0 (His Story #17)Ever felt like a failure when your Plan A didn't go as envisioned? This week, in "The King 2.0" (Part 17 in the "His Story" sermon series from Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA), Pastor Erin Bird shows us the biblical pattern that Plan B might actually be God's Plan A, and you aren't a failure at all - rather you are exactly where God wants you to be.2017-05-2146 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsJesus Loves Ruth (His Story #16)"Jesus Loves Ruth" is Part 16 in the His Story series from Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA. This week, Pastor Erin Bird walks us through the Old Testament book of Ruth.2017-05-1433 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsNate Luck’s Personal StoryLaunch Sermon PlayerOn April 30, Riverwood member Nate Luck shared his story about his spiritual journey of finding Jesus.2017-04-3010 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsLooking Back Looking Forward (Riverwood’s 3rd Birthday)Launch Sermon PlayerHave you ever looked at a decision and said in your head “I can’t do that!” or “That’s not possible”? In the book of Numbers chapter 13, we see the Israelites, upon hearing some hard news, adopt a mentality of “impossible!” But in the midst of the people saying, “we can’t!” there were two men who looked toward God […]2017-04-2721 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsTruth (Values #2)Launch Sermon PlayerTruth is incredibly important. In this second part to the Values series, we look at the topic of truth, seeing how there is a negative affect of truth, but a powerful positive aspect to it as well. So listen in to learn why Riverwood as a church values truth, and what it can do for you as […]2017-01-0829 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsLove All (Do Christmas Different #4)Part 4 of 4 in the Do Christmas Different series from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This week's passage is John 3:16-17 (along with Luke 2:10).2016-12-1826 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsGive More (Do Christmas Different #3)Part 3 in the Do Christmas Different series (an Advent Conspiracy message series) from Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA. This week's topic was Give More. The passage was Matthew 2:9-12.2016-12-1126 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsSpend Less (Do Christmas Different #2)Part 2 in the Do Christmas Different series from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This Advent Conspiracy message is from Matthew 2:1-8.2016-12-0534 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsWorship Fully (Do Christmas Different #1)Part 1 in the Do Christmas Different Advent Series at Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA. This week's theme is Worship Fully and the passage is Luke 1:26-56.2016-11-2723 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Low Path to the Top (Uphill #9)The ninth and final message in the Uphill message series, a study of 1 Peter from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This week's passage is the entire chapter of 1 Peter 5.2016-11-1335 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRemember the Right Path (Uphill #8)Part 8 of the Uphill sermon series at Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa, a message series from 1 Peter. This week's passage is 1 Peter 3:18-4:11.2016-11-0640 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsSuffering Uphill (Uphill #7)Part 7 in the Uphill series from 1 Peter at Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA. This week's passage is 1 Peter 3:13-17, 4:12-19, which is all about suffering.2016-10-3038 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsThe Path to Blessing (Uphill #6)Part 6 in the Uphill series, a study of 1 Peter from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This week's passage is 1 Peter 3:8-12, all about how to be a blessing to others through honor.2016-10-2338 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRespect for the Climb (Uphill #4)Part 4 of the Uphill sermon series out of 1 Peter from Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA. This week's passage is 1 Peter 2:13-25.2016-10-0933 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRocky Paths (Uphill #3)Part 3 in the Uphill message series from Riverwood Church in Waverly, IA. This week's passage is 1 Peter 2:1-12.2016-10-0242 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsMotivation to Climb (Uphill #1)Part 1 in a verse-by-verse series from 1 Peter called Uphill at Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This week's passage is 1 Peter 1:1-12.2016-09-1848 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsReUnderstanding Baptism (#Unexpected #16)The final message in the #Unexpected teaching series from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa, where we look at the baptism of Jesus, the prequel to the Sermon on the Mount.2016-07-1834 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsDon’t Follow a Flooded Fool (#Unexpected #15)Part 15 in the #Unexpected teaching series, a study from the Sermon on the Mount at Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This week's text is Matthew 7:24-29.2016-07-1037 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsBe Stupid (#Unexpected #13)Be Stupid is the 13th part of the #Unexpected series, a study from the Sermon on the Mount from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa. This week's passage is from Matthew 7:7-12.2016-06-2633 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsHow to Judge (#Unexpected #12)Here is the next part in Riverwood Church's #Unexpected series, a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This week, we learned how to judge the way Jesus teaches us to.2016-06-2137 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsDon’t Get Your Panties in a Bunch (#Unexpected #11)This message is Part 11 in the sermon series Unexpected a study of the Sermon on the Mount from Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa.2016-06-1238 minRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsRiverwood Church - Waverly, IA: SermonsHow to Pray (#Unexpected #9)This is part 9 of the #Unexpected message series from the Sermon on the Mount at Riverwood Church in Waverly, Iowa.2016-05-2936 minRiverwood Presbyterian Church PodcastRiverwood Presbyterian Church Podcast“Riverwood Goes 'Pentecostal': On Prophecy, Tongues and Your Need for Other Believers” by Rev. Eric Venable: Riverwood Podcast for August 30, 2009Riverwood Goes 'Pentecostal': On Prophecy, Tongues and Your Need for Other Believers2009-09-0200 min