RiverLife Fellowship

As believers, we are saved by faith through grace. However, much of the New Testament seems to be concerned with the walk of living out that truth, and the work that we get to do. In a world with so much else to occupy our time and thoughts, it can be hard to live out the practice of stewarding the kingdom in action. 

Join us in Chapel Hill as guest speaker Jeff Miller, founder of Naomi's House in Uganda, encourages us to stir ea...

Jesus came to give us abundant life, not just help us survive (John 10:10). Still, we sometimes walk through valleys that feel like the end. It's not because God has left us, but because there's something deeply valuable to be found there. In those moments when it feels like everything is slipping away, you may be gaining that matters most: the presence of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes, it's in the loss that space is made for revelati...

Jesus' final week was filled with powerful moments—clearing the temple, teaching, the Last Supper, betrayal, trial, and crucifixion. Yet, the story doesn't end at the grave. Through the lens of Mary Magdalene's encounter at the tomb and the promises of scripture, we see that through the resurrection of Jesus, we are called by name to a life marked by hope, expectation, and the power of the Spirit.

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It's hard when your dreams die. "Silent Saturday" was a long, dark day. The Jews in 30 AD had big dreams for the deliverance and restoration of their nation, and those among Jesus' disciples were disappointed when Jesus died, believing their hopes to be forgotten. Sometimes, our hopes die alongside our dreams. Oftentimes, hopes die because we misunderstand what Jesus is up to.

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The world only has one hope: Jesus Christ and him crucified. This refrain is the boast that the church has been singing for two thousand years. It's easy to turn our focus elsewhere in our walks with the Lord, whether that be Spiritual Gifts, Church doctrine, or deep theology, we must stay focused on this simple truth.

Join us in Mooresville for Easter Sunday as Pastor Andy Squyres reminds us of the glory of Jesus in his crucifix...

Jesus is our long-awaited Messiah—the One who comes to save, restore, and set us free. On Palm Sunday, we remember how He entered Jerusalem not on a war horse, but on a donkey, as the crowds pleaded for him to save them (Matt. 21). Jesus came to bring a deeper kind of freedom—freedom from sin, fear, and the pressures of this world—not just from the Roman rule.

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On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem with the crowds expecting a physical King and Kingdom to be restored. However, Jesus knew He was riding in to establish a heavenly city—a new Jerusalem, a better Jerusalem for His people. According to Hebrews 12:22–24, this heavenly city has key benefits for us as believers, now.

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Emmaus comes from a Hebrew root word meaning "warm spring" or "hot springs." It's a fitting name for what happened to the two disciples as they journeyed on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32)—their hearts burned within them. Emmaus became a spiritual hot spring for them. Hot springs warm you from the outside in, but Jesus does the opposite. He warms us from the inside out. That's the power of His presence.

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Jesus is not only our Savior and Lord—He is our Bridegroom, radiant in majesty and beauty, inviting us into a love story that transforms us from the inside out. Psalm 45 paints a poetic picture of the King in His splendor and the Bride in her glory, made beautiful by His love and chosen to stand by His side. Through our relationship with Jesus as our Bridegroom, we can recognize our own worth and beauty as His beloved Bride.

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We all need faith right now. Faith is the gift to see what could be, not just what is. In life as Christians, it is a gift that allows us to take hold of the promises God has given to us. The more faith we can take hold of, the greater assurance we have in God wanting to fulfill those promises in our lives.

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues with his series on Hebrews with a message on the importanc...

The resurrection isn't just a one-off event—it's a spiritual journey. Like the disciples experiencing Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Silent Saturday, Resurrection, and Pentecost, we navigate these moments too. They're historical, sure, but also key steps in our faith. Not everyone dives in—some get stuck on confusion, grief, waiting, or shaking beliefs. Still, God's heart pulls us toward resurrection life and the Holy Spirit's power.

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Jesus is not just our Savior—He is our coworker, inviting us to labor alongside Him in every aspect of life. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul reminds us that while we plant and water, it is God who brings the growth. Whether in our jobs, families, or ministry, we are called to partner with Christ, working with purpose and trusting His leading.

Join us in Wilmington as Pastor Ryan explores what it means to co-labor with Jesus, finding res...

With Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, the old system of sacrifice and priesthood has been abolished. Now, Jesus is our Great High Priest. The barriers to entry of the old system no longer apply to us, and we are instead given direct access to the one who intercedes on our behalf. As we approach Passion week, this truth is more poignant than ever.

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The parable of the sower in Mark 4 is described by Jesus as the cornerstone to all of his teachings. We've been exploring this as a church through the past few weeks, but today we open the podium to a few new speakers to share their insights on the passage. 

Join us in Mooresville for our second installment of Voices of the Congregation, discussing the meaning of Mark 4:13.

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Memory is a very important concept in the Old Testament, appearing over 230 times, even being cited as the reason the Bible was first written (Exodus 17:14). Memory also plays a large part in our own lives, as a foundation for who we are. What do we do with memories that we have that we'd prefer not to, and what do we do with the memories that we don't have that we wish we did?

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Right now, God the Father wants to "grow you up" in your faith as you prepare for the next season of your life. While Abraham is our "father of faith," we can learn a lot from his mistakes and the maturation process he went through.

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his exploration of Hebrews with a message on humility and God's grace.

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Leaven is all about influence. Once mixed into the dough, it spreads throughout the whole lump, working quietly and unseen, transforming everything and causing it to rise. Both Jesus and Paul warn that even a tiny amount of the wrong influence is how the enemy subtly works to bring destruction. But the good news is that Jesus offers us the life-giving leaven of His Kingdom, shaping us from the inside out.

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From Moses at Mount Sinai, God's desire has always been to have a nation of priests. Today, as parents, employees or employers, and community members, we have an opportunity to "stand in the gap" for the people in our lives through the ministry of reconciliation.

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his teaching of Hebrews with an exploration of our roles in the modern priesthood.

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