Merlin Miller returns to the study of 1 Thessalonians with this 6th message titled Established taken from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13. Paul returns to the reason for his writing - to make sure of & acknowledge that these new Thessalonians believers were established in the faith. This text also serves as a transition from the opening remarks to the rest of the letter.
Living Hope
It’s Resurrection Sunday, and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Merlin Miller preaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5. In one long sentence, Peter powerfully declares the truth of the resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us. Because of God’s power, we have a living hope!
5: Our Glory and Joy
Merlin Miller continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This fifth message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20. In this text Paul returns to his earlier giving of thanks for the Thessalonians and their reception of the Gospel, and he communicates his sincere desire to come see them and how he sees them in the Lord.
4: Entrusted with the Gospel
Merlin Miller continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This fourth message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12. In this text Paul continues to share how they have been entrusted with the Gospel, but this time instead of focusing on what they were proclaiming, he focuses on how they conducted themselves.
3: Entrusted with the Gospel
This third message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. In the previous text Paul looked at how the Gospel was received, in this text he focuses on how he has been entrusted with the Gospel and how it was shared.
2: We Give Thanks to God
Merlin Miller continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This second message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. Paul follows up his salutation with some reasons why he is thankful to God for the Thessalonian believers. His thanks involves their reception of the Gospel.
1: Grace to you and Peace
Merlin Miller begins a new series preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This first message is an introductory message taken from 1 Thessalonians 1:1.
5: The Joy of the Remnant
Merlin Miller concludes the study of Zephaniah with a fifth, and final, message taken from Zephaniah 3:14-20. In light of the dark picture of judgment that has been painted, the joy present in these verses, from both the perspective of the saved remnant and from God Himself, is almost palpable!
Acts 4 Prayer
Guest preacher Todd Waugh preaches from Acts 4 on prayer and the Holy Spirit.
4: The Justice of the Lord
Merlin Miller continues the study of Zephaniah, with this fourth message taken from Zephaniah 3:1-13. We have become well acquainted with God’s justice taking place from the clear picture of wrath, but here now a very different result is put on display. And a clear pointer to the fulfillment of God’s justice through Jesus Christ is revealed.
CAM Haiti Hostage Testimony
We hear a testimony from the C.A.M. Haiti Hostage Experience. It is entitled Walking by Faith: A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness. Presented by Ray & Cheryl Noecker and family. You will not want to miss the tribute to the God’s power and sovereignty.
3: A Glimmer of Hope
Merlin Miller continues the study of Zephaniah, with this third message taken from Zephaniah 2:1-15. After clear messages of how utter and complete God’s judgment of sin will be, finally there is a glimmer of hope in Zephaniah’s message.
2: The Day of the Lord
Merlin Miller continues the study of Zephaniah, with this second message taken from Zephaniah 1:7-18. The focus of this message is the day of the Lord.
1: The Word of the Lord
Merlin Miller begins a brand new study of Zephaniah, an Old Testament minor prophet. This first message focuses on background and introduction of who Zephaniah was and the environment in which he prophesied. Attention will also be given to the words the Lord began to speak through him.
Destiny Rescue
For Missions Sunday morning Chris Russell from Destiny Rescue gives us an update on the ministry and also brings a message from the Word.
Sent
Merlin Miller continues the theme of discipleship with a special message on living missionary titled Sent. Along with other Scriptures used, the main basis of the message is Acts 1:8.
My Message for Riverview
Merlin Miller shares a special message from his heart for the local church body at Riverview. The text of his message is Philippians 1:3-11.
4) Peace
For the fourth Sunday of Advent we will focus on Peace. Merlin Miller preaches from Isaiah 11 and other related Scriptures, focusing our hearts and minds on the peace brought to us through the coming of Christ brings!
3) Joy
For the third Sunday of Advent we will focus on Joy. Merlin Miller preaches from Isaiah 35 and other related Scriptures, focusing our hearts and minds on the joy that the coming of Christ brings!
2) Faith
For the second Sunday of Advent we will focus on Faith. Merlin Miller preaches from Isaiah 40 and other related Scriptures, illustrating our faithful waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ.