<![CDATA[RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH - Sermons]]>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:01:52 -0700Weebly<![CDATA["Growing Pains"]]>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:20:22 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/fgrowing-painsSermon Scripture:  Acts 6:1-7
<![CDATA["The Unstoppable Church"]]>Sun, 05 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/the-unstoppable-churchSermon Scripture:  Acts 5:12-41
<![CDATA[Gospel Generosity]]>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/gospel-generositySermon Scripture:  Acts 4:32-37
<![CDATA["Homesick for the House of God"]]>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/homesick-for-the-house-of-godSermon Scripture:  Psalm 122
<![CDATA["The Song of a Depressed Christian"]]>Sun, 31 May 2020 16:09:36 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/the-song-of-a-depressed-christianSermon Scripture:  Psalm 42-43
  1. What causes God to seem far away at times? Who moved, God or you?
  2. How might this psalm help you in times when you wonder where God is?
  3. In dealing with his depression, this man freely cried (42:3), talked to himself (42:5, 11; 43:5), reminded himself of God’s nature (42:6, 8) and prayed honestly (42:9; 43:2). By comparison, how do you deal with depression? What from this man’s example might help you face times of spiritual dryness in your life?
  4. As we get closer to meeting again, how are you preparing yourself to worship God when you return?
<![CDATA["Praise From All the Earth"]]>Sun, 24 May 2020 20:16:26 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/praise-from-all-the-earthSermon Scripture:  Psalm 66
The psalmist gives four invitations for worship to the congregation and to the rest of the nations:
  1. Come and Praise (66:1-4)
  2. Come and See (66:5-12)
  3. Come and Sacrifice (66:13-15)
  4. Come and Hear (66:16-20)

  1. Who does the psalmist call to worship in verses 1 and 4?
  2. Why is it important for people to “come and see” (v. 5) what God has done instead of just praising him for who he is?
  3. What does the exodus reveal about God? (v. 6)
  4. What could you say God has done for you lately?
  5. Have you ever “made a deal” with God? Did God do his part? What about your part?
  6. Do you feel God is testing you? How? Why?
  7. What sacrifices should you make this week for the Lord? What would be your equivalent to “bulls and goats?”
<![CDATA["Worship and Warning"]]>Sun, 17 May 2020 17:00:25 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/worship-and-warningSermon Scripture:  Psalm 95
I.  God’s people must praise him as the great king above all gods (1-7)
  • He saved us. (1-2)
  • He made us. (3-5)
  • He cares for us. (6-7)
II. God’s people must hear and obey God’s word rather than stubbornly refuse and fail to receive his              promises in full. (7b-11)
  • We must always be ready to obey the voice of the Lord. (7b)
  • We must not resist God’s word and fail to receive his full promise. (8-11)
  1. How can you give praise to the Lord this morning? Choose one of the three things mentioned in the sermon and focus on it for a few moments (Saved us, Made us, Cares for us).
  2. How does it encourage you to know that the Maker of Heaven and earth is the same God who cares for you like a shepherd?
  3. Why does the psalmist give a warning at the end of the psalm? What are the people in danger of missing?
  4. In what way has God's word been calling you to obey recently?
<![CDATA["The Witness of Creation and Scripture"]]>Sun, 10 May 2020 17:31:57 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/the-witness-of-creation-and-scriptureSermon Scripture: Psalm 19
I.   Natural Revelation: The heavens under the dominating influence of the sun constantly reveal the glory       of God (19:1-6). (The Soundless Word)
II.  God has Given Special Revelation of His Nature in His Word (19:7-11) (The Perfect Word)
  • The Attributes of the Word (19:7-9)
  • An Appreciation for the Word (19:10-11)
  • The Application of the Word (19:12-14)
III.  We Must Respond to God’s Revelation by Praying for a Blameless Life (19:12-14)
  • Verse 12- We must pray for cleansing from hidden faults.
  • Verse 13- We must pray for preservation from presumptuous sins.
  • Verse 14- We must pray for our words and thoughts to be acceptable to the Lord.
1.   What aspect of God's creation do you think clearly shows off his glory?
2.   Why do you think so many people miss God's glory when they look at the universe?
3.   Which of the six aspects of God's word (verses 7-9) stuck out to you? Why?
4.   Why is God's special revelation in his word greater than God's general revelation in his creation?
5.   How should verses 13-14 inform how we pray today?
<![CDATA[The Lord Our Protector]]>Sun, 03 May 2020 18:07:57 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/the-lord-our-protectorSermon Scripture:  Psalm 121
Family Discussion Questions:
  1. Is there anything in your life that you are afraid of which you can't see with your eyes?
  2. How is it a comfort to know that the God who protects you is the maker of heaven and earth?
  3. Have you considered how humbling it is that you require sleep? God never sleeps. What does that say the difference between the Lord and us?
  4. How have you seen the Lord's protection in your life?
<![CDATA["My Soul Waits for the Lord"]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:37:13 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/my-soul-waits-for-the-lordSermon Scripture:  Psalm 130
I.     Repentant believers cry out to God in times of trouble. (v. 1-2)
II.    Believers know that there is forgiveness for sin. (v. 3-4)
III.   Believers wait patiently for the Lords' word. (v. 5-6)
IV.   God's people may expect complete redemption. (v. 7-8)
  1. When you are down or in trouble, is your first reflex to cry out to God, or to try and find another solution? Why?
  2. Explain this statement: "He who is forgiven much will love much, and he who is forgiven little will love little."
  3. Waiting on the Lord and hoping in his word are partly the same action. In what ways are you waiting on the Lord right now? In what ways can you hope in his word during these uncertain days?
  4. Pick a verse of Scripture which promises that God will forgive sin, and memorize it together as a family today.
<![CDATA["Confidence In the Lord"]]>Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:04:59 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/confidence-in-the-lordSermon Scripture:  Psalm 27
​Sermon Outline
  1. A Prayer of Confidence (v. 1-3)
  2. A Desire to be with God in the sanctuary (v. 4-6)
  3. A Prayer for Continued Favor (v. 7-12)
  4. Hope: Wait for the Lord (v. 13-14)
Family Discussion Questions:
  1. Is there anything in your life right now that you fear?
  2. Do you see God as beautiful or useful? Why do you think our hearts tend to only see God for what we can get from him?
  3. How can you praise God today for his protection of you?
  4. Are you seeking God's face right now? If not, what is preventing you?
  5. In what ways are you having to wait on the Lord? Based on Psalm 27, why can you be hopeful even as you wait?

<![CDATA["Christ Our Hope In Life and Death"]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:34:23 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/christ-our-hope-in-life-and-deathSermon Scripture:  Psalm 16
I.    A Prayer of Confidence: God is My Refuge for All Time (v. 1)
II.   Praise to the Lord: God is My Treasure in Life (v. 2-8)
  • God is the Protector of those who Trust in Him (v. 2-4)
           (v. 2)- True believers confess their faith in God.
           (v. 3-4)- True believers seek to be loyal to God.
  • God is the Provider of Every Good Thing for His People (v. 5-7)
          (v. 5-6)- God provides a pleasant and satisfying life.
          (v. 7-8)- God provides moral guidance and instruction.
III. Peace For Eternity: God is My Hope in Death (v. 9-11)
          (v. 8-9)- God will protect his people.
          (v. 10-11)- God will never abandon his people--not even to the power of death.
Five Ways to Respond this Easter:
  1. Repent and believe the gospel.
  2. Rest your hope in the risen Christ.
  3. Rely on God's faithfulness in life.
  4. Remember God's word.
  5. Relish in the gospel and God today.
<![CDATA[How Long O Lord]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:37:08 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/how-long-o-lord​Sermon Scripture:  Psalm 13​​​
Six Reasons Christians Should Learn to Lament:
  1. It is a language for loss.
  2. It is the solution for silence.
  3. It is a category for complaints.
  4. It is a framework for feelings.
  5. It is a process for our pain.
  6. It is a way to worship.
Sermon Outline:
  1. David on his Face- An expression of Despair (v. 1-2)
  2. David on his Knees- An expression of Desire (v. 3-4)
  3. David on his Feet- An expression of Delight (v. 5-6)
Family Discussion Questions to help you form a prayer of lament:
  1. What pain are you suffering from right now that has made you feel as if God is absent? (Physical, emotional, disappointment, fear, etc.)
  2. How has your grief and disappointment led you to question God’s purposes? (Is he good? Does he care? Does he hear me?)
  3. What do you want God to do for you? What does God need to do IN you?
  4. How can you rejoice in God’s faithfulness to you? What can you praise God for that you may have forgotten about him? How will this help you trust him moving forward? (He loves you, he sent Christ to die for you, he hears you).
<![CDATA[Secure in the Shadow of the Almighty]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:46:12 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/secure-in-the-shadow-of-the-almighty

Psalm 91

​Family Discussion Questions for after the sermon:
  1. How is your relationship with God right now? Would you say you are close enough to be in his shadow? If you feel far away, how can Psalm 91 encourage you to draw close to him again?
  2. How have you experienced God’s protection in your life?
  3. How do the images of the fortress and bird feathers work together to point us to the cross of Christ?
  4. Does this psalm teach that bad things will never happen to Christians? If not, how should we understand God’s promise to protect us?
  5. In verse 14-16, there are 6 “I will” statements. How can these promises keep you from fear in uncertain times?
  6. How do those 6 promises point us to Jesus?

<![CDATA[Making Plans?]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:48:44 GMThttps://www.riverviewbaptistcalhoun.com/sermons/making-plans
Sermon Scripture:  James 4:13-16
Boasting About Tomorrow