RCF Podcast

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 24th sermon titled Strength to Serve, taken from Mark 6:30-44. This is the first of 2 instances where Mark records a miraculous feeding of large crowd from just a few loaves and fish. Coming on the heels of the apostles' return from ministry and their desire to seek rest, this sermon looks at the call to serve that Jesus places on his followers and examines where our strength to serve comes from.

A guest speaker from RI shares a message that shows Peter sharing the power of the Gospel and how God worked in the Gentiles that heard. He challenges us to study that the same Gospel so we can be prepared to share with others.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 22nd sermon taken from Mark 6:6-13 and entitled Sent Out. Jesus faced rejection, but it did not cause him to walk away, instead we see him not only continue his own ministry, but he also sent out his disciples on their own missions of proclamation and demonstrations of God's power. The central question here revolves around authority.

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 21st sermon taken from Mark 6:1-6 and entitled Jesus Rejected. Despite Jesus' demonstration of his great power, when he comes to his own hometown, he is rejected by them. Rather than stand in accusation against those who rejected Jesus, we should examine how their rejection illuminates the humanity, and tendency to reject Jesus, that is present in all of us.

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 20th sermon taken from Mark 5:35-43 and entitled Power over death. Jesus has demonstrated his power over the wind and the waves, over demons and spiritual powers, and now demonstrates his power over sickness and even death. This is part 2 of 2 as Mark relates 2 intertwined stories of healing.

Realizing that man was created in His image, we as believers should feel obligated to reflect God to others. God chose us to reflect Him, represent Him, and have a relationship with Him so that we can show the world the value of having a personal relationship with God the Father through Jesus, God the Son. Our purpose in life is to Glorify God and enjoy Him forever. This instills value and worth to every living person that is alive on God's created earth.

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 19th sermon taken from Mark 5:21-34 and entitled Power over death. Jesus has demonstrated his power over the wind and the waves, over demons and spiritual powers, and now demonstrates his power over sickness and even death. This is part 1 of 2 as Mark relates 2 intertwined stories of healing.

This sermon encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even when facing trials, discouragement, or cultural opposition. Using examples from Joshua, Paul, and other biblical figures, it highlights the importance of courage, dependability, and faithfulness in following God’s calling. It challenges Christians to defend biblical truth, trust in God’s promises, and live boldly for Christ. Ultimately, it calls each person to take the next faithful step, knowing that God’s presence goes with them.

This second part of two messages taken from Mark 5:1-13 is again titled Power Over Demons. Jesus has just demonstrated his power over nature, and now he will demonstrate his power over the spiritual forces of evil, even in a land outside of the domain of the God of the Jews.

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 17th sermon called Power over demons taken from Mark 5:1-13. Jesus has just demonstrated his power over nature, and now he will demonstrate his power over the spiritual forces of evil, even in a land outside of the domain of the God of the Jews.

Merlin Miller uses our annual theme of Be Intentional to encourage participation in the body of Christ, the local church. A special emphasis will be given to the small group options that exist at Riverview. (Sorry for the poor audio quality)

Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series with this 16th message called Peace! Be Still!, taken from Mark 4:35-41. Mark transitions from some of Jesus' teaching to more events in the life of Jesus that will lead to the inevitable conclusion that he is the Messiah, the Son of God.

As we mark 249 years of American independence, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy—but also reflect on the spiritual condition of our nation. This message challenges us to move beyond patriotism to prayertism—a call to humble, national intercession. In a time of division and drift, God’s promise still stands: if His people will humble themselves, pray, and turn from their ways, He will heal their land.

Merlin Miller revisits the theme of being intentional, taking at look at Colossians 4:2-6. The particular emphasis is on being intentional in our interactions with those who do not yet follow Jesus.