Joshua's life provides amazing guidance to help us as we prepare to walk out our callings. Joshua served and mentored under Moses, was passionate about being in the Presence, let the waiting prepare him, was encouraged by the Lord to be strong and courageous, and went into his calling with the Lord. These lessons are invaluable to us. Join us in Wi…

In order to have the patterns of thinking Jesus had, you must experience the love of God for yourself. Jesus' mind was a sound mind. He had a sound mind because he had been affirmed and constantly loved by the Father. The same is available to you. Join us in Chapel Hill as Senior Pastor Matthew Bollinger continues his series on receiving a sound mi…

God the Father places a high value on wisdom and encourages His children to prioritize it. His wisdom serves as a shield of protection and a source of honor that leads to Kingdom significance. It adorns our minds with His divine beauty. However, we must be cautious as the Book of James distinguishes between two types of wisdom - one from above and …

Callings in our life can relate to really big things that God has appointed for us to do and also the everyday things that we are invited into. Ephesians 2:10 makes it clear that we were created to do good things, plural things. We also see in 1 Corinthians 7:17 that we have an opportunity to walk out our callings everyday in the circumstances we f…

The Christian Walk requires a lot from us who choose to follow Him. But, in the midst of the invitation to find God, we are taken to places far greater than we could ever imagine. Our faith does not need to only exist on Sunday mornings, but rather, we have the privilege of being able to find God everywhere in our lives. Join us in Chapel Hill as g…

We live in a time when listening to God's voice is more urgent than ever. Many things on earth are changing, and we must acknowledge that some changes are beyond our understanding. The Lord promised that if we go to Him and listen to His counsel, He will share His heart with us and make us wise (Proverbs 1:23). God has given us more than wisdom in …

The Lord wants to talk to us in the light of Resurrection Sunday about the power of a sound mind! A sound mind enables you to experience the fullness of the power of the Resurrection. There are three prayers in Paul's letters to the Church which reveal how resurrection power impacts our lives. Join us in Chapel Hill for Easter as Senior Pastor Matt…

Jesus' life, death, and resurrection reveal a beautiful invitation to a new life and purpose. His resurrected voice gives us power and reflects love, generosity, and grace, showing His desire to fellowship with us. As Revelation 3:20 says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and …

As some point, everyone has to deal with fear. We all have fears and have been afraid So, whether we fear is not the question. The question is, "what do we do then we are afraid?" This message is a challenge to receive the mind that was already given to you when you were born again - the mind of Jesus. His mind is one that can sleep in a storm on a…

God is inviting us in this season to receive grace and grow in a revelation of having the mind of Christ. One of the most powerful tools that we can learn to rely on is the Presence in our lives. Join us in Chapel Hill as guest speaker Michael Pham continues the series about Receiving a Sound Mind with a message about the power of connecting with G…

"The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the h…

We love the idea of spending time in the Lord's Living Room. What happens when Jesus shows up in your living room? What are the expectations what we should have when the Lord shows up in our churches and in our homes? Join us in Wilmington as guest speaker Cory Meade returns to share a message on the Presence of God in our lives. For more informati…

"For God has not gives us a spirit of fear..." (2 Timothy 1:7). What is a spirit of fear? It's not talking about the demon spirit of fear. "For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the spirit of adoption by whom we cry out 'Abba, Father.' The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of G…

At the Last Supper, just before Passover, Satan shockingly enters Judas while they are at the Lord's Table (John 13:2, 26-30). In response, Jesus sets aside His dignity as Lord and takes on the servant role by washing His disciples' feet (John 13:3-20). This act is explained by Luke, who tells us that the disciples were arguing about who would be t…

As we search for identity and try to understand our callings, it is imperative that we keep our eyes on Jesus as our vision (Hebrews 12:12, Proverbs 29:18). Only then can we run the race of this life that is set before us, keeping firmly grounded in Him. As we understand who Jesus is, He reveals who we are, and then launches us into our callings as…

Remember during the pandemic, 2 Timothy 1:7 was a huge message for us all? "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). Our guest speaker, John Matthews, said last week "We've seen many moves of the Holy Spirit that has emphasized His Love... but now, He wants to pour out a revival of a …

The Lord calls us close, drawing us to His side - where the blood and water flowed when He was pierced. The headwaters of the River of Life were unleashed into the earth when Christ was pierced by the Roman soldier (John 19:31-34). He draws us to His side to reveal new insights about Himself and His ways. Many mysteries about Him and His ways are s…

The voice of the Lord is powerful. As believers, we all have the ability to hear His voice. Jesus said in John 10, my sheep hear my voice and they follow me. As we grow in hearing the voice of God we can also go in the prophetic. And as we grow in the prophetic we must understand that there are God given parameters and protocol. The purpose of the …

We all come into this world as orphans, with no exception. Our orphan hearts began in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve were deceived by Lucifer, the serpent and the first spiritual orphan. Since the devil was separated from his original home, he resents anyone who enjoys their relationship with the Father. But Jesus promised us we would not be …

Join us in Chapel Hill as guest speaker John Matthews joins us from the Gate Church in Charlotte to share his experience in an awakening and move of God. He shares the Father's Heart for Sound Mind in moves of God, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the role of angels in revival. For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: med…

Our identity as Christians is multifaceted. At the same time we are slaves to Christ and His friends, we are also sons and daughters. Our identity is also being called the Bride of Christ. The Bible refers to both the corporate and individual Church, the New Jerusalem, and us as individuals as the bride, and makes it clear that Jesus is the bridegr…

When Jesus miraculously fed the 5,000, there was a message in the miracle. Subsequently, when the disciples found themselves in trouble on the sea, Jesus walked on the water to them and stopped the wind and waves. Mark 6:52 records, "They were totally amazed, for they still didn't understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves. Their hear…

Tension isn't something we naturally welcome. Our instinct is to resolve it quickly or avoid it altogether. However, tension plays a crucial role within the Kingdom of God, as highlighted in Matthew 5:3-6. Our Heavenly Father invites us to embrace tension, prioritizing our growth over comfort. While He always provides for us, His blessings are ofte…

There is a paradigm shift from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. We are no longer separated from God, and he is no longer contained in the Tabernacle. With the Holy Spirit in us, our bodies are now mobile temples. As we are commissioned by Jesus to go out into the world, we are also equipped to do the Kingdom work that he has assigned us. Join …

You are more thank your socialized self. Discover the "you" created in the image and likeness of God to do extraordinary things walking in His light. Join us in Chapel Hill with special guest speaker Dr. Noah Manyika. For more information, visit riverlifefellowship.com To contact us: media@riverlifefellowship.com…

As we have been born anew in Christ, we are now exiles living in a Kingdom that is not our home. We are instead citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven who are living here on Earth. In seeking the Kingdom of Heaven here on Earth, it is easy to get caught in a train of thinking that is not constructive or beneficial, so we must be careful in how we look f…

All of us go through moments when life can be challenging or we experience fear that cripples us from wanting to move forward in God's purposes for our life. Elijah experienced this in his life, but God met him in his moment of fear. Join us as guest speaker Michael Pham takes a look at the advantage we have which Elijah did not: The Holy Spirit. F…

Many people in the world are searching for their identity. As Christians, our identity is rooted deeply in our relationship as sons and daughters of a good and loving Heavenly Father. We grow from spiritual infants to mature Christians through our life and in our maturity are invited to represent the Father as we do His business in this world. Join…

The world's influence can grow stronger when our hearts aren't satisfied with the Lord. In the wilderness, the children of Israel often longed to return to Egypt, but when they entered the Promised Land, they found blessings, provision, and a sense of home that made them never want to turn back to their old life in Egypt. God's heart is always to l…

God sent His son to bind himself to us in the person of Jesus. Through Him we can all encounter true loyal love and faithfulness. His life, death and resurrection opened up a new future for all of us and all of creation. He did this because this is who He is - generous, loving and loyal to His promises. Join us in Chapel Hill as Pastor Sarah Bollin…

As the royal priesthood, we were created to carry the Presence. As we observe Jesus in the Gospels, we can see that He carried the Presence as He healed the sick, raised the dead, and performed other miracles. He commissioned his disciples to do the same (Matt 10:1, Matt 28) and invites us to do even greater things (Jn 14:12). In addition to those …

As followers of Christ, we have crossed over into our Land of Promises, but sometimes, it doesn’t feel or look like we have. This is because we are pausing for a moment by the Lord’s design. A divine pause is a place of letting go, humility, surrender, renewed devotion and commitment, and healing. Those who wait (pause) on the Lord will renew their…

Twice in the Bible we hear about an experience in the throne room of heaven. First from the Prophet Isaiah, and then from John in the beginning of Revelation. What are the lessons that we, as followers of Christ, can take away from these throne room experiences? Join us in Wilmington as special guest speaker Cory Meade explores the depictions of th…

The Book of Joshua guides us on how to embrace our spiritual inheritance as God's sons and daughters. This narrative revolves around overcoming seemingly impossible challenges, echoing Jesus' words, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God." (Luke 18:27). By avoiding distractions such as worldly chaos, human narratives, and…

Jesus promised that he would not leave us alone after he died and was resurrected and that the Holy Spirit would come to us as a helper, advocate, counselor, comforter and to save us from the effects of sin and more (John 14:16-17). Now the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ dwells inside of us (1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 3:17). Join us in Wilmin…

Our God is a moving, working, caring God who has invited us to join Him in His work for the world. The letters of Peter reveal to us Peter's relationship with the Spirit, and the work of the Spirit in our lives. Join us in Mooresville as Pastor Andy Squyres speaks on the ways in which the Holy Spirit actively works to transform us into the image an…

Encounters with God were such an important part of the Bible and, because we serve a living God (1 Thes 1:9), are part of the inheritance available to us as believers. As seen in Acts 9 and 10, God uses encounters with us to compel us to change and lead us to action. Some of the action that encounters lead to can change the history of the world. Wh…

It's a year for Faith... to take God at His Word. The Bible says "Abraham believed in the God who brings dead back to life and creates new things out of nothing!" Believe God and let your faith grow. Joy will grow proportional to your faith. The God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing will burst forth with joy…

All the Lord provides for us is obtained through faith (Hebrews 11:1), including our spiritual inheritance in Christ. In the book of Joshua, chapter 2 is the story of Rahab, a prostitute, who is mentioned in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11:31) and the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5-6). Rahab's story poses questions: By faith, whom do we align…

"The greatest days are still ahead, O, He's just getting started" are the lyrics to a popular song we sing in worship. In this message, we look at Paul's lesson from Abraham in Romans 4 about how to live in faith, hope, and peace during the challenging, yet exciting times in which we live. Join us in Chapel Hill as Senior Pastor Matthew Bollinger e…

Our lives are shaped by the choices we make. One choice can alter our destiny and affect those around us. We have the power of choice, but once we have made our choice, we have no power to choose the consequences. But here’s the beauty of the Lord: He knew we would mess up before He called us. He knew that we would get off course and give in to tem…

God does some of his best work in us while we're waiting to see him bring our dreams into reality. He did the same in many of the Bible legends that have gone before us. While we're waiting in the waiting (Psalm 40:1), there are some things that we can be actively doing like giving our dreams back to God, continuing to grow in him, seeking him abov…

2023 was a year of many blessings and a season of multiplication. Here is what the Lord is prophetically declaring over us this year: "Our Father is SPEAKING & BUILDING. Physically, he is building a 'phase 2' building for us on this property. He is saying 'It's a Phase 2 season for RiverLife - Chapel Hill. Last year was a season to multiply. This y…

God has a promised future for us, but stepping into the future might feel confusing or dark, like how things were at the beginning of creation (Genesis 1:2). But don't let that get you down. It's not a reason to feel hopeless; instead, it's a reason to have hope. God wants us to be close to Him and experience His strength. Knowing how much He loves…

God has a gift for you this Christmas - His peace. Which is really good news, because His peace is a lot better than yours! It's a gift. It's peace of mind and peace of heart. Receive from His goodness this Christmas. Join us in Chapel Hill for our Christmas service as Senior Pastor Matthew Bollinger shares about the blessing of peace. For more inf…

Scientists are discovering that there is a flash of light at conception. There was a shining cloud that overshadowed Mary at conception with Jesus, the Son of God. It was prophesied that He would give light to those who sit in darkness and would be a light to the Gentiles. This light will never overcome darkness. Jesus is the light of the world, an…

Like Jesus, Paul's perspective on women had the Father's heart to unify. Paul was led by the Holy Spirit in his day to help people find the heart of God in the midst of their less than perfect situations (i.e. slavery, Roman occupation of Israel, persecution and slaughters of Christians, & a male-dominated culture). This was not an endorsement of t…

The Book of Ephesians is not for wilderness wanderers, those who want to live on the fringe of Christianity, but believers ready to embrace and possess their rightful inheritance in Christ. It reveals our land of promises and tells us how we can move from having a mindset of wilderness wandering to possessing all that God has dreamed for us. But we…

Our theme verse for this series is found in Paul's "dissertation on Grace"... the very first letter he would ever write, which states that we are all made equal in Christ (Galatians 3:27-29). If Jesus is perfect theology, what were his interactions with women like? Jesus was a "box-breaker." He confronted the ethnic tension and gender norms in anci…

In Ephesians, Chapter 3 marks a pivotal shift from exploring our spiritual inheritance in Christ to providing practical guidance on embracing these blessings and overcoming the enemy. Paul, in this chapter, delves into his calling and shares a compelling prayer, revealing the profound magnitude of insights and their application that led him to earn…