River Oaks Community Church

Do you feel intimidated? Would you be comfortable talking about your faith with someone who held very different religious beliefs from yours? In Acts chapter 17, the apostle Paul spoke with people who were "religious," yet worshiped various...

It's human nature to respond to adversity by complaining. When our circumstances seem unfair, we are especially prone to grumbling. But Scripture teaches us a better way. Based on Acts chapter 16, this message explores the power of prayer and...

Following Christ is not always easy. In fact, Christ himself said that his followers would be rejected and persecuted. This message points us to faithfulness - and hope - as we obey the Lord despite what it costs us.

From the very first century onward, there has always been people who want to push back on the idea that one can be saved by faith alone in Christ alone. In our passage this morning, we'll see the first instance of this and how the early church...

We understand that biblical figures like the apostle Paul were called to share the gospel. But is every Christian called to do that? This message seeks to address that question and to provide practical help in being "always ready" to share...

This Sunday, we return to the series Always Ready - our churchwide focus on sharing the gospel and coming alongside others in discipleship. In Acts 10, a pivotal moment in redemptive history, we will discover the work of God’s grace to break down...

The existence of suffering keeps many people from trusting God. But God provides a wealth of teaching about suffering in Scripture in order to help us grow closer to Him. This message explores how good can come from suffering when we follow Jesus and...

Jesus presented some of the most challenging teaching in Scripture on the subject of money. He directed His followers to view earthly wealth with an eternal perspective and to "lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven." How can we do that?...