James River Church Podcast

How powerful is the name of Jesus?

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, learn how prayer, miracles, and evangelism are grounded to the authority and power found in the name of Jesus. Our prayer is that your faith is strengthened to believe Jesus still heals, delivers, and works miracles today.

How do you wait on God with patience?

 

In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we learn from James 5 that godly patience trusts God’s timing, guards our attitude, and follows the faithful examples of those who persevered through suffering. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to stand firm, strengthen your heart, and trust that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

What are the greater things Jesus promised?

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover the powerful promise of John 14:12–14 and how Jesus invites believers to pray with faith, walk in His authority, and believe for the impossible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith to ask boldly in Jesus’ name and trust God to do greater things for His glory.

How should Christians use money?

In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we learn from James 5 how biblical generosity begins with understanding that everything we have comes from God and is meant to be used for His purposes. Our prayer is that this message helps you use money wisely, build God’s Church, and make an eternal impact through a generous life.

How does thankfulness change things?

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how Jesus takes what seems small and insufficient, gives thanks for it, and turns it into more than enough to meet every need. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God with what you have, thank Him before the miracle comes, and believe that He is able to bring increase where you need it most.

How do I leave a lasting legacy?

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we are reminded from James 4 that life is short, God’s will is best, and every plan should begin with surrender to Him. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to put God at the center of your future and honor Him with every opportunity He gives you.

How can I experience God’s goodness?

In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded that God’s goodness is not just something to know about, but something to personally experience through surrender, obedience, and seeking Him. Our prayer is that you would taste and see the goodness of God and trust that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

How can I be a friend of Jesus?

In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are reminded that Jesus has called us His friends and entrusted us with the joy, love, and mission of making Him known to the nations. Our prayer is that this message helps you count Jesus worthy, walk in loyal obedience, and live with boldness for the people still waiting to hear His name.

What does the world need from the Church today?

In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are challenged to see the urgent need of the world, the Church, and every believer to live with prayer, holiness, Spirit-empowered boldness, God’s Word, and His presence. Our prayer is that this message stirs a fresh hunger in you to answer God’s call with surrender, courage, and compassion.

How do I experience more of God’s presence?

 

In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, discover what it means to hunger for the glory of God and believe that His presence is greater than any promise, blessing, or breakthrough. Our prayer is that your faith would rise with a fresh expectation for more of God in your life.

How serious is slander to God?

 

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see why slander is not a small issue, but a serious sin that damages others, dishonors God’s law, and forgets our place before the Lord. Our prayer is that this message helps you guard your words, walk in humility, and honor others with the heart of Christ.

What happens when you truly encounter God’s presence?

 

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how a real encounter with God leads to us running toward His presence and experiencing genuine repentance with a life surrendered to His calling. Our prayer is that as you experience God’s holiness, you would be transformed, cleansed, and ready to say yes to whatever He asks of you.

How do you experience God’s favor in your life?

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn six powerful keys from James 4 that position our lives for God’s favor—through submission, humility, repentance, and drawing near to Him. Our prayer is that you would experience the tangible blessing, presence, and protection of God as you walk closely with Him.

How do I know if I’m living by the Spirit?

 

In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are challenged to examine whether our lives are being led by the Holy Spirit or pulled by the desires of the flesh, and to learn what it means to keep in step with Him each day. Our prayer is that this message helps you walk closely with the Spirit and experience the fruit of a life fully surrendered to God.

How do I get unstuck?

 

In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see that God does not leave us stuck, overwhelmed, or defeated, but leads us to a higher place of strength and victory in Him. Our prayer is that as you look to Christ the Solid Rock, you would find fresh hope, renewed faith, and the grace to rise above every battle.

How do I resist the devil?

 

In this message from Pastor David Lindell, you’ll see that resisting the devil begins with submitting fully to God, standing firm in faith, and cutting off what keeps pulling you back into sin. Our prayer is that this message strengthens your resolve, reminds you of the authority you have in Christ, and helps you walk in lasting freedom.

Do I know Jesus or just know about Him?

In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see how the resurrection of Jesus confronts empty religion and invites us into a real, life-changing relationship with the risen Savior. Our prayer is that this message would awaken your faith, help you truly see Jesus, and lead you into the new life only He can give.

Can Jesus forgive me no matter what I’ve done?

 

In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we look at the thief on the cross and the powerful truth that even in his final moments, he recognized God’s holiness, confessed his sin, saw Jesus as King, and found saving grace. Our prayer is that this message would help you see that no one is too far gone for the mercy of Jesus and that you would place your trust in the One who still saves completely.

Why does life feel so hard?

In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see from James 4:1–6 that the battles around us often reveal a deeper war within us, rooted in selfish desires and friendship with the world. Our prayer is that as God exposes what is causing conflict, you would respond with humility, repentance, and receive the greater grace He gives to those who come back to Him.

What kind of wisdom is shaping your life?

 

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from James 3:13–18 that true wisdom is shown by a life marked by humility, while earthly wisdom is driven by envy, selfish ambition, and disorder. Our prayer is that you would seek the wisdom that comes from heaven and live a life marked by purity, peace, mercy, and righteousness.

What happens when you refuse to stop praying until God answers?

 

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from 1 Kings 18 that powerful prayer hears what others cannot, walks in humility, keeps believing, and positions us to see God do the impossible. Our prayer is that you would grow in confidence to pray according to God’s will and keep seeking Him until you see the wonderful results of powerful prayer.

What do your words reveal about your heart?

 

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from James 3 that our words reveal the condition of our heart and carry the power of life and death. Our prayer is that God would help you surrender your speech to Him, so your words reflect His wisdom, bring healing, and honor Him in every part of your life.

Will you trust God when you have nothing left?

 

In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how God meets us in seasons of lack and calls us to trust Him beyond what we can see, just as He did for Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17:8–16. Our prayer is that your faith would rise in the middle of uncertainty and you would experience God’s faithful provision one step of obedience at a time.

What does true faith in God look like?

 

In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see in James 2:20–26 that true faith is more than a label or belief in name only—it is living, obedient, and revealed by action. Our prayer is that this message would stir your heart to move beyond empty faith and walk in the kind of faith that trusts God, obeys Him, and believes He can do the impossible.

How do you overcome discouragement and find hope in God?

 

In this message from Pastor David Lindell, Psalm 42 shows us how to respond to discouragement with faith—anchoring our hearts in God’s unfailing love and choosing hope. Our prayer is that you would preach truth to your soul, stay connected to God’s people, and remember that in Christ, you are not defeated.