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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
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an insightful sermon titled, "The Spirit of Christmas: Worship (Pt. 2)." Join us as we read about the wise men's visit to Mary and baby Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12 and learn five principles of worshiping the Lord. Our prayer is that this message would deepen your understanding of worship and encourage you to seek the Lord with your whole heart in every season.
Original content can be found The Spirit of Christmas: Worship (Pt. 2) on JRC
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an encouraging sermon titled, "The Gift of Another Chance." Join us as we study Jesus' forgiveness of Peter in John 21 and learn powerful truth about Jesus' desire to give us the gift of another chance. Our prayer is that this message would open your eyes to Jesus' love for you and His desire to abundantly use you to accomplish His will!
Original content can be found The Gift of Another Chance on JRC
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a powerful sermon titled, "The Spirit of Christmas: Worship (Pt. 1)." Join us as we draw truth about the spirit of Christmas from Luke's Gospel and learn two powerful elements of Mary's worship in response to the first Christmas. Our prayer is that this message would open your eyes to the glory of Jesus' birth and encourage you to worship the Lord with your whole heart.
Original content can be found The Spirit of Christmas: Worship (Pt. 1) on JRC
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a powerful sermon titled, "The Gift of Forgiveness." Join us as we read about Jesus' response to the woman caught in adultery in John 8:2-11 and deepen our understanding of the life-changing power of God's forgiveness. Our prayer is that this message would open your eyes to see the Lord's great love for you and encourage you to receive the free gift of forgiveness.
Original content can be found The Gift of Forgiveness on JRC
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a challenging sermon titled, "A Heart for the Poor." Join us as we study what God's Word says about loving and helping those who are struggling and learn three biblical reasons Christians should have a heart for the poor. Our prayer is that this message would deepen your love for people and encourage you to give freely and generously to everyone in need.
Original content can be found A Heart for the Poor on JRC
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
In this message, Pastor David Lindell shares an encouraging sermon titled, "God's Promises Prevail." Join us as we read Romans 9:19-33 and hear powerful wisdom about God's promises and the way He accomplishes His promises in the lives of everyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to recognize God's love for you and put your faith in Jesus!
Original content can be found God’s Promises Prevail on JRC
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
In this message, Pastor Brandon Lindell shares a powerful sermon titled, "Seeking God With All Your Heart." Join us as we read about Hezekiah's leadership and pursuit of the Lord in 2 Chronicles 29-31 and deepen our understanding of how seeking the Lord with all our hearts can deepen our faith. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to spend time in God's presence and pursue a close walk with the Lord.
Original content can be found Seeking God With All Your Heart on JRC
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
In this message, Pastor David Lindell shares a powerful sermon titled, "God's Word Never Fails." Join us as we read Romans 9:6-18 and hear compelling truth about the promises found in God's Word and God's mercy and compassion toward people. Our prayer is that this message opens your eyes to God's incredible kindness and generosity toward those who love Him.
Original content can be found God’s Word Never Fails on JRC
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
In this message, Pastor Brandon Lindell shares an encouraging sermon titled, "Where You Are." Join us as we read John 4:27-42 and deepen our understanding of God's heart for people and His desire to be in relationship with them. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to align your heart with God's and cultivate a passion for reaching lost people.
Original content can be found Where You Are on JRC
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a powerful sermon titled, "A Heart for People Who Don't Know God." Join us as we read Romans 9:1-5 and deepen our understanding of God's love for people. Our prayer is that this message gives you insight into God's heart and a passion to reach those who don't know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Original content can be found A Heart for People Who Don’t Know God on JRC
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
In this message, Lead Pastor John Lindell shares a truth-packed sermon titled, "Haunted: Pursuing the Paranormal." Join us as we read selected scriptures and gain a biblical perspective on the paranormal. Our prayer is that this message would open your eyes to the powerful truth of God's Word and encourage you to focus your life on the things of God.
Original content can be found Haunted: Pursuing the Paranormal on JRC
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
In this message, Pastor David Lindell shares a strengthening sermon titled, "Hunger for God." Join us as we read Psalm 63:1-8 and learn insightful truth about drawing close to God and the power that comes through desiring to be near Him. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to spend time in God's presence as you cultivate a hunger for Him.
Original content can be found Hunger for God on JRC
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
In this message, Robert Madu from Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, TX, shares a transforming sermon titled, "It's In You." Join us as we read the Apostle Paul's letter to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:1-7 and learn the importance of stirring up the gifts that God placed inside of you. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to use your gifts to glorify God and watch how He works in your life in response!
Original content can be found It’s In You on JRC
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
In this message, Bianca Olthoff, founder of In The Name of Love and lead pastor of The Father's House church in Orange County, shares a powerful sermon titled, "You Have A Seat At The Table." Join us as we read the parable of the great banquet table from Luke 14 and hear encouraging truth about the table God invites us to and the calling we receive when we place our faith in Jesus. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to pursue the calling of God that has been placed on your life!
Original content can be found You Have A Seat At The Table on JRC
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a truth-packed sermon titled, "The Case for Grace (pt. 2)." Join us as we read the second part of the Apostle Paul's case for grace in Romans 8:33-39 and strengthen our understanding of God's love and acceptance for us. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to rest in God's mercy and freedom as He conforms you to the image of Jesus.
Original content can be found The Case for Grace (pt. 2) on JRC
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an insightful sermon titled, "Waiting for Power." Join us as we read Isaiah 40:25-31 and gain a greater understanding of how we can get fresh strength from the Lord as we wait upon Him. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to confidently trust in the Lord for His provision and anticipate the power He will give you!
Original content can be found Waiting for Power on JRC
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a powerful sermon titled, "The Case for Grace (pt. 1)." Join us as we read the first part of the Apostle Paul's case for grace in Romans 8:31-34 and learn incredible truth about the righteousness we have through faith in Christ. Our prayer is that this message would deepen your understanding of the grace and freedom from condemnation that is given to those who put their faith in Jesus!
Original content can be found The Case for Grace (pt. 1) on JRC
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Friday Sep 28, 2018
In this message, Pastor Brandon Lindell shares a strengthening sermon titled, "Power for Boldness." Join us as we read Acts 4:21-33 and learn powerful truth about the boldness God gives to his children in every situation. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to believe in the Lord for a fresh boldness as you follow Him!
Original content can be found Power for Boldness on JRC
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a truth-packed sermon titled, "Salvation from Beginning to End." Join us as we study Romans 8:28-30 and learn life-transforming truth about the promise, purpose, and process of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that this message would open your eyes to the beauty and generosity of the free gift of salvation!
Original content can be found Salvation from Beginning to End on JRC
Friday Sep 21, 2018
Friday Sep 21, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an insightful sermon titled, "The Power of Praying in the Spirit." Join us as we read God's Word and learn 6 aspects of praying in the Spirit from 1 Corinthians 14. Our prayer is that this message would deepen your understanding of the baptism in the Holy Spirit and encourage you to seek the Lord and receive the power and strength that comes from praying in the Spirit.
Original content can be found The Power of Praying in the Spirit on JRC
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an insightful sermon titled, "Powerful, Helpful Prayer." Join us as we read Romans 8:26-27 and learn three aspects about the empowerment and ministry of the Holy Spirit through prayer in the lives of every believer. Our hope is that this message would deepen your understanding of the Spirit's partnership with you in prayer as He brings about His will and victory for your life!
Original content can be found Powerful, Helpful Prayer on JRC
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a strengthening sermon titled, "There Is Power." Join us as we read Matthew 17:14-21 and hear encouraging truth about the power that comes through seeking the Lord through prayer. Our prayer is that the Lord would speak to you through this message and encourage you to look forward to His powerful working in your life!
Original content can be found There Is Power on JRC
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares a truth-packed sermon titled, "Groaning and Glory." Join us as we read Romans 8:17-25 and hear powerful teaching on the suffering of God's creation and children and the hope we have in Jesus as we look forward to the glory of our salvation. Our prayer is that this message would deepen your love for the Lord and encourage you to anticipate the glorious inheritance we have in Christ during every season of life.
Original content can be found Groaning and Glory on JRC
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Friday Sep 07, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an encouraging sermon titled, "Pray Like..." from Romans 8:14-17. Join us as we study God's Word and deepen our understanding of how our salvation and adoption into God's family affects how we pray. Our prayer is that this message would open your eyes to the Father's love for you and encourage you to live as a child of God!
Original content can be found Pray Like… on JRC
Sunday Sep 02, 2018
Sunday Sep 02, 2018
In this message, Pastor John Lindell shares an encouraging sermon titled, "Congratulations on Your Adoption!" Join us as we study Romans 8:14-17 and hear transforming truth about our adoption as children of God when we put our faith in Jesus. Our prayer is that this message would deepen your understanding of salvation through faith in Christ and the incredible inheritance that is given to God's children!
Original content can be found Congratulations on Your Adoption! on JRC