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Welcome to the James River Church podcast where you will find weekly encouraging sermons from Pastor John Lindell and others! James River Church is one church in multiple locations in the Southwest Missouri area. To learn more, visit jamesriver.church. James River Church, led by Pastors John and Debbie Lindell, is one church in four locations in southwest Missouri, with additional campuses online. The church is passionate about making everyone connected to James River Church feel welcomed home through inspiring worship services and high-energy kids and youth programs. The leadership at James River Church is dedicated to teaching the whole Word of God through engaging, expository preaching. We pray these messages are a blessing and encouragement to your life as God reveals His truth to you through the good news of the Gospel!
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
His Manifest Wisdom Made Known Through The Church | Alex Seeley
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
How does God reveal His wisdom to the world today?
In this message, special guest Pastor Alex Seeley shares a powerful and timely message on how God’s eternal plan is revealed through His Church — the living display of His grace and power. Our prayer is that this message deepens your understanding of God’s purpose for the Church and inspires you to live with boldness, freedom, and confidence in Christ.

Monday Oct 13, 2025
Obsessed | Chad Veach
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
How can I live a life completely devoted to God?
In this message, guest speaker Pastor Chad Veach challenges us to live with an obsession for God that transforms our heart and priorities. Our prayer is that this message inspires you to learn God’s Word deeply, live it daily, and teach it boldly so others can experience the same joy and freedom found in Him.

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
The Foolishness of Not Trusting God | John Lindell
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
What happens when we stop trusting God?
Drawing from 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21, this message shows how King David’s decision to take a census exposed the danger of self-reliance, the ripple effects of sin, but ultimately, the mercy that follows genuine repentance and sacrificial worship. Our prayer is that you’ll trade counting for trusting, repent quickly, and bring God a costly, obedient worship that invites His mercy and fire into your life.

Friday Oct 03, 2025
Created To Soar | Prayer Meeting
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
How do you win in life?
This message unpacks the power of waiting on the Lord, showing how it produces strength, perspective, and endurance in our lives. Our prayer is that as you learn to hope in God, you will discover how He lifts you higher and renews you in ways beyond your own

Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Bold Moves & A Big God | James River Church
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
How To Handle A Time Of Crisis | John Lindell
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
How can I respond biblically when facing a crisis?
In this message from 2 Samuel 16–19, we learn from King David’s example how to walk through seasons of hardship with faith and wisdom. Our prayer is that you will be encouraged to pray first, refuse to react, and listen to wise counsel, trusting that God will carry you through every trial.

Monday Sep 22, 2025
The Making of a Rebel | John Lindell
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025

Thursday Sep 18, 2025
The Believer’s Authority | John Lindell
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
What does it mean to walk in spiritual authority?
This message from lead Pastor John Lindell helps us discover how authority flows from submission to Jesus— with this spiritual authority we can bind and loose with the keys of the Kingdom to confront darkness, bring healing, and advance the gospel. Our prayer is that you’ll live fully submitted to Christ and boldly exercise His authority in everyday life.

Monday Sep 15, 2025
Freedom From Secret Sin | David Lindell
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025

Thursday Sep 11, 2025
The Blessing of Pursuing the Will of God | Brandon Lindell
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025

Monday Sep 08, 2025
David And Bathsheba | John Lindell
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025

Thursday Sep 04, 2025
God’s Dynamic Power | John Lindell
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025

Monday Sep 01, 2025
God’s Kindness Is Amazing | Brandon Lindell
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
How does God’s kindness lift us from shame?
This message reminds us that God’s kindness goes beyond what makes sense—He extends mercy to the undeserving, grace to the broken, and love to those who can do nothing in return. Our prayer is that as you reflect on David’s kindness to Mephibosheth, you will see even more clearly the amazing kindness of God shown to us through Jesus Christ.

Monday Aug 25, 2025
God Always Has a Better Plan | John Lindell
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025

Monday Aug 18, 2025
The Importance of Reverence for God’s Presence | John Lindell
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Experiencing Your Breakthrough | John Lindell
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
How can I experience a breakthrough?
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shows from 2 Samuel 5 and 1 Chronicles 14 how breakthrough comes when we recognize how God has been at work in our lives, understand that our breakthrough is meant to bless others, and resolve seek direction from Him. Our prayer is that you’ll be encouraged to pursue God’s presence and follow His leading so He can bring supernatural breakthroughs in your life.

Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Winning the Battle with Praise | John Lindell
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025

Monday Aug 04, 2025
How to Succeed in a New Season | David LIndell
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
How do you follow God’s voice when stepping into something new?
In this message, Pastor David Lindell walks through 2 Samuel 2:1–11 to show how David’s transition into kingship offers a blueprint for succeeding in a new season. Our prayer is that you’ll be encouraged to seek God first, trust His leading, honor others, and persevere through spiritual battles as you step into all God has for you.

Thursday Jul 31, 2025
What Can Happen When You Fast | John Lindell
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025

Monday Jul 28, 2025
The Benefits of Fasting & Prayer | John Lindell
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025

Monday Jul 28, 2025
The Power of Worship | Oneka McClellan
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
How can worship impact your destiny and draw you closer to God and His purpose for your life?
This message reveals how the life of Miriam gives us a powerful picture of worship—its beauty, its influence, and even the consequences when pride tries to take center stage. Our prayer is that you will discover a fresh awe for God’s presence and experience deeper worship that leads to healing, humility, and breakthrough.

Monday Jul 21, 2025
Fields Worth Fighting For | Sizzlin' Summer | Tim Timberlake
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025

Monday Jul 14, 2025
It’s Already Won | Oneka McClellan
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
What should I do when the battle in front of me feels too big to handle?
In this powerful message from 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Oneka McClellan reminds us that when we fix our eyes on God, even in fear and uncertainty, He shows up with power. Our prayer is that you’ll be encouraged to worship through the battle, knowing that God fights for you and the outcome is already in His hands.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
The Cross I Didn’t Choose | Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
How is God using the cross I didn’t choose to reveal the purpose I never expected?
In this powerful message from Matthew 27:32–37, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reminds us that sometimes the most life-changing moments are the ones we didn’t plan. Our prayer is that as you reflect on Simon of Cyrene’s story, you’ll see how God can turn your discomfort, disappointment, and even pain into divine purpose.

Monday Jun 30, 2025
Spiraling Up | Levi Lusko - Sizzlin' Summer
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
How can a personal encounter with God transform my pain into purpose?
In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko walks through Isaiah’s powerful vision of God’s glory, showing how seasons of loss and brokenness can become launching points for fresh revelation and divine calling. Our prayer is that as you experience God's presence, you would be drawn to deeper praise, receive healing through humility, and boldly say, “Here am I—send me.”
