http://riveroflifefellowship.org/newsite/index.php en jamesx@riveroflifefellowship.org Copyright 2010 2010-04-18T16:43:29+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/life_internship_now_accepting_applications_for_2010_2011/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/life_internship_now_accepting_applications_for_2010_2011/#When:16:43:29Z Are you looking for purpose, direction and impact?  Life Internship at River of Life might be the program you need to set your life’s course!  Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2010/2011 session.  For more information, please visit LifeInternship.org or pick up an L.I. brochure at the Information Center in the lobby.  Christian Living 2010-04-18T16:43:29+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/become_a_sponsor_for_the_kingdom/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/become_a_sponsor_for_the_kingdom/#When:17:19:08Z Being a sponsor of our Easter production “The Kingdom” is an easy a rewarding way to give a gift that keeps on giving!  Our local community is immediately impacted by our productions because of their life-changing message, coupled with a powerful dramatic atmostphere.  Whether you own a business or not, you can become a sponsor.  Just visit THEKINGDOMSHOW.COM for more information or click here: http://www.thekingdomshow.com/sponsor.html 2010-02-07T17:19:08+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/community_baby_shower_-_april_17th/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/community_baby_shower_-_april_17th/#When:15:31:53Z Are you a single parent in need, with young children?  Join us at our absolutely FREE Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 17th from 10am -1pm.  You will find the essentials you need: formula, diapers, furniture, strollers, clothing, toys and much more!  What’s the catch?  There is no catch and no obligation.  Just come and receive from God who supplies all of our needs!  If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Braham by calling 253-859-5823 or you can visit http://www.youngmomsonline for more information about Young Moms/Teen Moms, a support and encouragement group for single young mothers.  God's Provision 2010-03-24T15:31:53+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/roots_of_doubt/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/roots_of_doubt/#When:22:28:06Z Getting to the root of all doubt is important, for the scripture tells us that if we doubt we are going to go without in life.  God wants us to have all the confidence so that when we believe for something it comes to pass.  I have discovered that if you can get to the root of all doubt you can stop it from getting into your heart. In Mark 11:23 and James 1:6 the word doubt is a compound word, Dia which means through or by the means, and Krino which means condemn. In other words, it is by the means of condemnation all doubt begins to come into our hearts and stop God’s blessings from happening. If we are not grounded in grace we will say to ourselves, “I doubt God is going to give this to me because I lost my temper this week or because I had a lustful thought”, and we start to think when we approach God that we need to bring a time card and prove to him we earned whatever we ask for.  The truth of the matter is, Jesus paid the price for everything we might need in life so when we approach God we are coming with Jesus’ time card.  Whatever He is deserving of I am also deserving of, not because I deserve it but by him imparting His righteousness in my life.  Today, dare to believe for what He earned for us on the cross and dare to believe for what He paid for and in doing so your joy will be made full and God will be glorified in your life. Faith 2010-02-09T22:28:06+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/2010_vision/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/2010_vision/#When:18:05:44Z The Lord is good!  He has not only given us direction for 2010, but he has equipped us to do mighty works.  We are preparing and making plans for some very exciting things on the horizon.  Let me share some of the highlights and be sure to watch for more as the vision comes to pass! —Expanded Bible Training Center which will accommodate a 5-day per week schedule, allowing students hands on training for local and international missions work.—New Multipurpose Facility preparations for building.  This takes time, but we have our permits, and we are driving forward to raise needed funds to complete the job.—Enhanced worship experience, using our state of the art technology to help guide our congregation into a quality time with the Lord. There is so much more to share, so stay tuned!  God's Provision 2010-02-03T18:05:44+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/no_more_limits/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/no_more_limits/#When:21:06:06Z Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t get to where you wanted in life because of one reason or another?  Not enough time, not enough money, not enough experience - the list of reasons could be endless.  Well, did you know that in the will of God for YOUR LIFE, you can do ALL THINGS?  (Philippians 4:13)  The reason many people try and fail or have stumbling blocks in their way all the time is because they’re pursuing the wrong things in life.  Pursue God’s heart for your life, and you’ll succeed.  Pursue God’s dreams for your life, and you’ll achieve them.  Pursue God’s passions and your life will be blessed! If you are tired of hitting your head on the ceiling of life’s limits, it’s time to profess and proclaim “No more limits!” according to Phil. 4:13 and begin to fine tune into what God has been trying to tell you all along.  It is His desire to give you a “Rhema” word for today! Victorious Living 2009-09-04T21:06:06+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/revelation_fire/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/revelation_fire/#When:21:47:53Z The Lord offers many promises to His children, as we read in the Word of God.  Some of those promises are for provision, some are for restoration, and some offer hope.  A promise, however, is only as reliable as the promiser, and God never fails and always comes through when it comes to His Word.  Lately I have been inspired to share with you the need for FRESH FIRE as it pertains to revelation knowledge given by God.  His Word is His promise, and His promises are always true, always yes and amen. When you seek God for insight, wisdom, personal need, instruction, comfort—anything at all, your basic desire is that you will hear from God.  That He will speak to you.  When God speaks, only those who know and hear His voice can respond.  When He speaks to you, you have the opportunity to take His Word and apply it to your life in a way that can change a situation for good.  Everything Jesus touched was forever changed.  The water to wine, blind eyes, cancerous skin, dead bodies… All were transformed by His touch, but more importantly by His words that were heeded, as given by the Father.  As you seek God, seek the REVELATION that comes from hearing and pressing in during your quiet moments with the Lord.  Seek, and you will find! God's Provision 2009-08-07T21:47:53+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/press_on/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/press_on/#When:23:15:27Z “...I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”    - Philippians 3:14 Paul says that if he learned anything throughout his ministry, it was that he learned to forget the things of the past and to reach for the things that lie ahead. He learned he couldn’t afford, spiritually speaking, to camp out on his mistakes, or the mistakes of others. He had to continue reaching forth for the good things God had in store. If we’re going to go through trials and come out on top, then we have to be people who are established in putting our confidence in God and what He can do. Going through trials and being refined is a process. In order for a silversmith to get high quality silver, he has to heat it up and let the dross come up - all the impurities and weaknesses have to rise to the surface so he can wipe the silver clean. This refining process in our lives leaves us pure, clean, and gives God the ability to see Himself reflected in us. So today, forget those things that are past - the dross of your life - and reach toward the good things God has planned for you! Adapted from the sermon entitled, “Coming Through it With Confidence Victorious Living 2009-07-10T23:15:27+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/the_new_birth_gives_new_dreams1/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/the_new_birth_gives_new_dreams1/#When:01:11:31Z God did not save you just to keep you out of hell. He also saved you so you could partake in the inheritance He has for you. This inheritance is not just for the life to come, but for the life you are living right now. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”  -1 John 5:4,5 I’d like to point out something from this verse that is very interesting. Do you notice that the verse states whatever (not whoever) is born of God overcomes the world? The stress here is not the new birth, but rather what has been begotten - or birthed - since you have been born again. In other words, when God causes you to be born again He also generates some wonderful dreams and visions within your heart. He wants you to fulfill your purpose in life.          It isn’t until you are born again that you can begin to discover God’s real purpose for you in life. Once you understand this, there is nothing that can stop you. Once you are aware of what is begotten by God in you, your drive and passion to know Him will be unstoppable! Before I was saved I had a vision for my life, and that was to be a martial arts instructor. For about five years, I had studied three to four times a week for four hours at a time and loved it. Whenever Joyce and I would go to the movies, it was always to see a martial arts movie. My poor wife put up with a lot in those days! The desire I had for my life affected my eating habits, my free time, basically my whole life - but once I gave my life over to Jesus, suddenly I noticed that I didn’t have the heart for studying and training like I did before. I remember so clearly the day the Lord spoke to me about this. I was on my way to class in Seattle’s Chinatown, and the Lord spoke to me. He said, ‘If you go tonight, you’re going to get hurt.’ In those days we didn’t have all the protective gear that’s out today. I had just paid one month’s tuition; but instead of going to class, I turned off the freeway and went home. I’ve never gone back. I began to pursue what God had called me to, and that is to teach his people about faith. Since I have followed God’s will for my life, I have led thousands to Christ and have been blessed to pastor one of the greatest churches in the Pacific Northwest. God has allowed me to witness and partake in many miracles and see much fruit come to pass, and it is all because of what he birthed within me when I gave my life to Jesus. You may be thinking, ‘Well that’s nice God’s done all that for you, but I’m just an ordinary person.’ Stop right there! Back up the truck! You are not ordinary - you are a new creature in Christ Jesus! You are one-of-a-kind and you are specially made to do God’s will in your life! Hook up to what God is doing in your heart and God will hook you up to His plans for your life. I love what the scriptures say in Ephesians 3:20. It says God is “able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” Begin thinking bigger than you ever thought before. If you’re not excited yet, check your Exciter - it may be broken! I’m only kidding. God loves you and so do I, so start following after that dream which has been begotten in you today! Christian Living 2009-06-15T01:11:31+00:00 http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/drive_the_doubt_out/ http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org/blog/drive_the_doubt_out/#When:21:47:50Z “Doubt” is a bad word. In the language of the Christian, it really should be seen as a profanity. Does that seem a little extreme to you? Well, it shouldn’t! To define the word, ‘doubt’ means to “be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe; to distrust; to be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief.” As people of faith, I hope you can see why I think this is such a lethal mindset to the Christian walk. In Matthew 13, we see Jesus coming to his hometown. The people who witnessed Jesus grow up from childhood, who now stood before them preaching and teaching with authority, are the same people who did not receive healing from Jesus because he could not “…do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” (Matt 13:58) We don’t want to be like the people Jesus found in his hometown. We want to be people whose spiritual eyes are open to his authority, power and dominion. If your desire is to receive all that God has for you, not just in the life to come, but in the here and now, you must be willing to call Doubt a thief and see it for what it is. Don’t give in to the thoughts that would attempt to persuade you from what you’re believing for according to God’s Word. Don’t grow weary and let your guard down. Continue to renew your mind by getting the Word of God into your spirit by reading daily, praying continually and staying in fellowship with the Lord throughout your day. Keep the enemy of doubt at bay with the Word that’s rooted deep inside you! We find in Hebrews 3 that those who held unbelief in their hearts toward God did not enter into the Promised Land: “Now with whom was He angry forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose corpses fell in the wilderness? And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.”  We can see according to this text that doubt and unbelief are serious offenses to God. If you find that you are in your own wilderness of sorts, and circumstances do not appear to be in your favor, this is the exact place and time where you need to kick in the measure of faith God has given you and to take active steps to drive the doubt OUT! I’m believing with you for your Promised Land blessings to manifest as you remain in faith to the mighty Word of God. Faith 2009-04-20T21:47:50+00:00