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Riverside Church Sermon Podcast
The weekly sermon podcast from Riverside Church in Montague, PEI
Episodes
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastLiving Under Pressure [2 Thessalonians 1:1-12]
This week we dive into Paul's second letter written the church in Thessalonica, Greece to encourage them in the midst of the persecution they're facing. We see…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEntrusted with Opportunity [Entrusted, Pt. 6]
God is working all things towards the restoration of His creation through Jesus and He invites us to be part of it. How can we have eyes to see and the courage…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEntrusted with Talents & Spiritual Gifts [Entrusted, Pt. 5]
Every believer has the Holy Spirit dwelling in them and empowering them with Spiritual Gifts. What does it look like for us to recognize those gifts and use…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEntrusted with Money [Entrusted, Pt. 4]
The great Canadian philosophers Steven Page and Ed Robertson once speculated on how they would live if they had a million dollars. Though the song is comedic…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEntrusted with Family [Entrusted, Pt. 3]
On Mother's day, we're talking about the reality that God has entrusted as parents, as children, and as part of God's family as the church to live in our…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEntrusted with the Gospel [Entrusted, Pt. 2]
The Gospel is Good News-- For those who have received and responded to it, we're entrusted with the responsibility to share it. Listen as we unpack what the…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEntrusted with our Stories [Entrusted, Pt. 1]
This week, Matthew Poole kicks off our new series on stewardship called "Entrusted". We believe that God owns everything and we are to use the things He gives…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastEaster Sunday
If Jesus' resurrection from the dead didn't happen, then we're wasting our time. If it did happen, it changes everything!
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Cross & The Temple [Good Friday]
We wrap up our Atonement series on Good Friday, looking at how Jesus' death on the cross removed the separation between God and humanity, shown explicitly in…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastVictory [Atonement, Pt. 5]
Jesus' crucifixion looked like a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Romans. Instead, Jesus' death was a victorious defeat of the powers of evil.
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastSubstitution [Atonement, Pt. 4]
The Scriptures talk about Jesus dying for humanity, as a substitute. This biblical idea has been caricatured and distorted throughout the years by…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastRansom [Atonement, Pt. 3]
We've all heard of the ransom letter demanding payment for the release of a captive. The New Testament authors talk about the crucifixion of Jesus as a moment…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastExile [Atonement, Pt. 2]
The theme of being far from home and longing to be back is woven throughout the storyline of the Bible. It's also a way to frame what happened on the cross…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastSacrifice [Atonement, Pt. 1]
Christians have historically held that the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth brought reconciliation between God and humanity. What does that mean? What does…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastWithout a King (17-21) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 9]
We wrap up our survey of the book of Judges with Israel hitting a low point. As we see the depths of their spiritual and moral bankruptcy, we're invited to ask…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastSamson (13-16) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 8]
A favourite of Sunday School colouring pages, Samson turns out to be the worst Judge yet. He reminds us that though we and the leaders we look up to might have…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastJephthah (10-12) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 7]
This week in Judges, we look at Jephthah, whose "Art of the Deal" brings him both influence and tragedy.
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastAbimelek (ch.9) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 6]
Without strong leadership, the people of Shechem quickly back Gideon's son Abimelek to be their king. He rules through violence and bloodshed. As we dive into…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastGideon (6-8) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 5]
God used Gideon to lead Israel to victory over the Midianites despite his fear and cynicism. This week in Judges we explore God's gracious character and hear a…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastPassing down the Why (2:6-3:6) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 2]
Once they settle in the Promised Land after the death of Joshua, the Israelites failed to pass down the knowledge of God to the next generation. Thus starts…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastIntro to Judges (1:1-2:5) [The Book of Judges, Pt. 1]
This week we dive into our 9-week series through the book of Judges. We'll look at where and when Judges takes place to set us up well for the weeks ahead.
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastHagar & The God Who Sees
Genesis 16 tells us the tragic story of how human relationships are broken by sin. Despite this, God offers hope to those who find themselves in the…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastExile [Through Them For Them, Pt. 4]
Jesus' genealogy is made up of all kinds of folks, some of which we wouldn't expect! This Advent as we look at people from Jesus' lineage, we'll see how Jesus…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastRuth [Through Them For Them, Pt. 3]
Jesus' genealogy is made up of all kinds of folks, some of which we wouldn't expect! This Advent as we look at people from Jesus' lineage, we'll see how Jesus…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastRahab [Throught Them For Them, Pt. 2]
Jesus' genealogy is made up of all kinds of folks, some of which we wouldn't expect! This Advent as we look at people from Jesus' lineage, we'll see how Jesus…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastTamar [Through Them For Them, Pt. 1]
Jesus' genealogy is made up of all kinds of folks, some of which we wouldn't expect! This Advent as we look at people from Jesus' lineage, we'll see how Jesus…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastWealth [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 8]
We live in a society driven by money. Because so much of our life depends on having money, it often causes us anxiety. What is Jesus' perspective on wealth?…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastLife [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 7]
As a culture, we broadly agree that there’s something unique about human life. As followers of Jesus, how do we view life from God’s perspective?
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastWomen & Worth [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 6]
Our culture is full of conflicting messages and pressures on women. What does it look like to affirm the equality and dignity of women from a biblical…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastCancel Culture [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 5]
If you've got Twitter, you know the outrage that takes place on social media directed toward celebrities and companies when they act out of line. What does it…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastGoodness [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 4]
Are human beings inherently good? We all want to have faith in our fellow humans, but the Scriptures paint a picture of the brokenness of the human heart and…
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Huff & Puff - Pastor Dana Ingersoll
All human beings build their lives on something, but not all building materials are equal. Pastor Dana shares from Matthew 7 where Jesus teaches how a wise…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastGender [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 3]
The cultural conversation on sex and gender is moving rapidly. How does Jesus and His Word speak into the concept of gender, identity, and being male and…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastSex [Kingom & Culture Pt. 2]
We're steeped in a sex-obsessed culture. How does that form our thinking and practices of sex? How does Jesus and life in His Kingdom speak about sex?
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastIdentity [Kingdom & Culture Pt. 1]
How do we live as citizens of the Kingdom of God in the midst of the rapidly changing culture? Where do we find our identity? Is it something ascribed to us…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastBaptism [Sept. 12 - Pt. 2]
We've celebrated Communion and Baptism as parts of the Church's expression of worship for the last 2000 years. What is it about these "Acts of Commitment" that…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastCommunion [Sept. 12 - Pt. 1]
We've celebrated Communion and Baptism as parts of the Church's expression of worship for the last 2000 years. What is it about these "Acts of Commitment" that…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Good Samaritan [Parables Pt. 8]
We've all heard the story before... unexpected traveler helps out when the religious guys won't. But what does it mean to ask the question of ourselves that…
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Guest Speaker - Dr. Terry LeBlanc
Humanity exists in conflict: conflict with God, with the human community, and with the rest of the creation that sustains us. Why does this happen, especially…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Wise and Foolish Builders [Parables Pt. 7]
Jesus chose to wrap up his famous Sermon on the Mount with a short parable of two house builders. One was wise, building his house on a strong rock foundation…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Unfruitful Fig Tree [Parables Pt. 6]
When tragedy happens, is it God's judgement for sin? Jesus tackles this question in Luke 13:1-9 and warns us not to push off taking him seriously.
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Lost Sheep [Parables Pt. 5]
Getting back into our Parables series, we examine and reflect on Jesus's response to the Pharisees disdain for the moral character of his listeners. Do you…
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You Have Heard It Said... That Christians are Hypocrites
We've all heard it, maybe we've even experienced it. Are Christians hypocrites? We dive into this topic looking at the reality of hypocrisy in human nature and…
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You Have Heard It Said... That Christians are Againt Everything
This week at our "Church at the Waterfront", we tackle the perception that Christians seem to be against everything! Where does this come from, and is it…
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You Have Heard it Said... That Christianity is a White Man's Religion
Our first "Church at the Waterfront" service, we tackle the uncomfortable reality that Christianity has been a tool of oppression by colonialism and a very…
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You Have Heard It Said... That Christianity is Anti-Science
We begin our "You have heard it said" series with an assumption many have made about Christianity: you can either take the Bible seriously or science…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Unforgiving Servant [Parables Pt. 4]
Radical forgiveness is at the core of the life of following Jesus. In Matthew 18, Jesus teaches a parable that challenges our lack of mercy in the face of…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Seed & The Soil [Parables Pt. 3]
This week we look at Jesus' parable of the Sower, or "The Seed & The Soil" and are invited to reflect on what kind of soil we are.
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastThe Prodigal Sons [Parables Pt. 2]
This week, we look at Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Sons. A younger son disowns his father, takes his inheritance, and squanders it. When he returns, his…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastWhat are Parables? [Parables Pt. 1]
This week we started into a new series at Cornerstone Montague on the Parables of Jesus. We start by exploring what the parables are, why Jesus taught this…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastHeaven & The "End Goal" [Life & Doctrine Pt. 8]
Is Heaven for Real? How has our idea of the afterlife been shaped by cultural perceptions rather than Scripture? How is the Hope of Jesus' Resurrection life…
Riverside Church Sermon PodcastJudgement & Hell [Life & Doctrine Pt. 7]
We're exploring the difficult topic of judgement and hell. Is hell a reality or scary fiction? What does it mean to believe something even when it makes us…