04.13.14 |

The End of an Era

The last three chapters of Genesis show us that the life of Joseph (just like the rest of Genesis and the Bible, for that matter)…

04.06.14 |

First Things First

Despite severe famine in Egypt and beyond, Joseph puts God first, others second, and himself third.

04.06.14 |

The Family Reunited

Riverview Church Planting Resident Ben Luethy preaches on Genesis 42-45 at the MSU Venue.

03.30.14 |

From Self to Sacrifice

Joseph was used by God to save and sanctify. Jesus was used by God as a sacrifice to save the sinful. Joseph, being like Jesus,…

03.30.14 |

Joseph’s Authority

Joseph was used by God to save and sanctify. Jesus was used by God as a sacrifice to save the sinful. Joseph, being like Jesus,…

03.23.14 |

Pharaoh’s Dreams

In both his highest and lowest moments, Joseph’s character remained the same. He trusted God, exercised his gifts for him, and gave him all the…

03.16.14 |

Potiphar’s Wife

One of the greatest temptations we can face is when we feel like we have been faithful to God and bad things still happen to…

03.09.14 |

Breaking Out

We tend to minimize our own sin and maximize the sin of others. Whether we struggle with sexual sin or social injustice, we need Jesus…

03.02.14 |

Into the Pit

Why does God allow evil to win? He doesn’t. We just can’t see how it all fits together until we get to the end of…

02.23.14 |

Dinah’s Downfall

God’s grace is bigger than any disgrace.

02.16.14 |

Limp With the Lord

In the story of Jacob, we see that God became weak so Jacob’s weakness could turn to strength. Jesus loves us so much he was…

02.10.14 |

Laban

When faced with trials in our lives, will we rely on faith in God’s promises or “Folk Religion” to save us?

02.02.14 |

Jacob’s Ladder

Many of us think we need to climb some sort of ladder of performance to make ourselves acceptable to God.  The Gospel declares that Jesus…

01.26.14 |

The Stolen Blessing

We tend to think we need to play “dress up” to receive God’s blessing, but he blesses those he chooses and clothes them in Jesus’…

01.21.14 |

Isaac’s Bride

Without knowing it, Isaac and Rebekah’s marriage became a picture of Jesus and the church.

12.08.13 |

Isaac

12.01.13 |

Abimelech

Pastor Noel Heikkinen teaches the next message in the Genesis series.

11.24.13 |

Sodom and Gomorrah

The gravity of our sin is surpassed only by the magnitude of God’s grace in our lives.

11.17.13 |

Sarah Laughs

11.10.13 |

Three Slaves

In Genesis chapter 16 we discover that Abram, Sarai and Hagar were all slaves.

11.03.13 |

Abrahamic Covenant

God’s covenant with Abram is unconditional because God keeps his promises.

10.20.13 |

The Tower

Pastor James Granger teaches about the Tower of Babel and the creation of language and culture, continuing the series on the book of Genesis.

10.13.13 |

Noahic Covenant

Because God remembered Noah and acted on his promise to save him, Noah remembered God and responded in worship.

10.06.13 |

The Flood

Sometimes, we look at The Flood and we make God out to be evil. We treat him as if we were the judge – but…

09.29.13 |

My Brother’s Keeper

Abel’s blood spoke the words “anger” and “sin.”  Jesus’ blood spoke the words “justice” and “grace.”

09.22.13 |

The Fall

We sin.

We hide.

We blame.

Jesus saves.

09.16.13 |

The First Adam

Adam and Eve were, for the first time, declaring to all creation the love that Jesus has for his church, a love that would ultimately lead…

09.08.13 |

From Nothing

In the beginning, God created everything out of nothing, including people (who are unique among creation) and he declared his creation was good and exists…

03.26.23 |

Trapdoor Questions

Jesus says difficult things about the most central parts of our lives. Our response should be to receive them like a child, not thinking too…

03.05.23 |

A Tale Of Two Crosses

Jesus is the only one who can truly love perfectly and He loves you. When you experience that kind of true love, you begin to…

02.19.23 |

Grief, Rage, And Belief

Death is our enemy. It is not how the world was meant to be. Jesus faced death with grief and rage and He calls us…

02.12.23 |

Who Are You

When you see Jesus clearly for who He is, it helps you see yourself for who you are. Pastor Noel Heikkinen walks us through Mark…

02.05.23 |

Don’t Be Afraid. Only Believe.

Sometimes we bring our big problems to Jesus and we pray for help and he delays. How does that feel? Is he forgetting about you?…

01.22.23 |

Desperation

Contrary to popular opinion, desperation is not necessarily a bad thing. Desperation drives us to stretch, risk and search for answers beyond ourselves. Desperation also…

01.08.23 |

The Center Of Authority

The most prevailing sin of our time is that we have a misplaced center of authority. Who carries the authority of your life? Pastor Noel…

12.24.22 |

Prince of Peace

Over our lifetime, we will all have conflicts of some sort. Christmas, we celebrate that Jesus has come to earth to be our Prince of…

12.18.22 |

Pathway To Joy

What is “joy”? What does “joy” mean to you? Jesus gives us the pathway to joy. Pastor Noel Heikkinen guides us through the topic of…

12.11.22 |

Going All In By Faith

Sometimes life goes to plan and sometimes it feels a complete mess. What do you do when life is pretty messed up? Pastor Noel Jesse…

11.27.22 |

All That We Need

Every time we make plans, we do so with prayer and wisdom, but ultimately entrust them to God. How do you approach your plans and…

11.13.22 |

Financial

We all have plans and uncertainty in our lives. How do you see yourself in God’s plans? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen invites us to financially…