Our study in the book of Ephesians opens with Paul laying out God's eternal plan for us. Before he scattered the galaxies and planets, God had you in his mind. He chose you for adoption as sons and daughters, and he has given you every blessing in Christ.

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One Body One Mission Week 2

Pastor Tom Hendrikse kicks off the year by introducing our new message series, "One Body, One Mission." Discovering our identity in Christ is part of growing up spiritually. This year at Rio, the challenge is to do both. Come along on the journey!

2020 Vision Launch

When you become aware of who Jesus is (the Messiah), there are usually one of three reactions: Faith, Fear, or Familiarity. Pastor Winston Miller gives us examples of all three from among the characters in the Christmas story.

3 Reactions to Jesus

The Christmas story reveals the who and how of redemption, but it’s more than a manger scene. Each character brings the message that God intends. They all share a deep desire to be with the Lord; they stand in awe of Him and want to draw near.

Characters of the Christmas Story

This week is about "Mission." A person's last words carry particular weight. The last words Jesus spoke to His disciples were to send them on a mission. He told them to be witnesses for Him, first at home, then abroad, and eventually throughout the world.

Unsinkable 4

This week, we are talking about the Gospel, the Good News. People in rebellion against God exist in darkness—anyone not a believer is in that category. The good news is God made a way for us to come out of darkness and find new life through Jesus Christ.

Unsinkable 3

This week, we are talking about God. Simply put, God is the center of the universe, and we are not. God is not a concept; He is a reality. We must reorient ourselves around Him.

Unsinkable 2

There is such a thing as truth, and it is not from inside you (no matter what pop culture may say). Jesus Christ, God’s one and only Son, is Truth incarnate! The Bible tells his story on every page and is, therefore, our source of truth.

Unsinkable 1

The Sermon on the Mount concludes: Jesus says anyone who hears his words and does them is like a wise builder who constructs a house on a strong foundation. Those who hear his words and do not do them build on the sand, where the storm destroys the house.

Upside Down Kingdom 14

While it is true that you are saved by grace through faith, and not because of what you do (whether good or bad), it is also true that claiming to be a Christian doesn’t make you one. Real faith (that results in salvation) is evidenced by a fruitful life.

Upside Down Kingdom 13

What is authentic faith? It is something more than just agreeing with a set of facts. Genuine faith is visible; it shows up in what we say or do. You can know someone by the fruit they produce, and whether that fruit is good or bad.

Upside Down Kingdom 12

The Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Jesus called it the essence and upholding of the Law and the Prophets. Pastor Matt looks at the kind of love Jesus was talking about and how we find the capacity for it in our lives.

Upside Down Kingdom 11

All of life is about God and His purposes, which is the foundation of effective prayer. My prayers are hindered to the extent they are about me and my purposes instead of God’s. If my prayers are about loving Him and seeking wisdom, my prayers come alive!

Upside Down Kingdom 10

We all experience judgment; others judge us, or we judge others. Either way, Jesus gives a warning. Judgment is God's, and however we apply it, that's how we experience it. But through the lens of the gospel, we can rightly appraise ourselves and others.

Upside Down Kingdom 09

Money is a matter of the heart! Either your heart trusts in God or money. It can’t trust in both. One leads to peace, for it leads you to a Heavenly Father who loves you and who knows your needs and promises to meet them. The other leads to anxiety.

Upside Down Kingdom 08

From its base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Rio Vista Community Church serves to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. These are our weekly messages.

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