Originally recorded on November 21st, 2021 at Riverbend Community Church in Allentown. Jesse Velarde teaches through Psalm 95.
I am thankful for ________ Series: Psalm 136
Pastor Joe speaks on Psalm 136, and the continual reminder that God’s love endures forever.
I Am Thankful For ________ Series: Psalm 100
LIVE at 10:30 AM on November 7th! During the month of November, we will be taking a journey through the Psalms of thanksgiving. This Sunday we will be focusing on Psalm 100. We hope you can join us!
Super Servant Sunday
Super Servant Sunday! We will be looking at the supernatural power provided through the Spirit as we seek to glorify God and bless others! The gathering will end with a packing party to help resource Afghan refugees who have come to the Lehigh Valley.
Future Church Series: No More
This Sunday Matthew Kay teaches through Revelation 21, and the hope that comes from focusing on God’s promise to make all things new.
Future Church Series: At War
This Sunday Pastor Joe teaches through Revelation 12, and what it means to stand firm in the face of fierce opposition from the devil, our flesh, and the world.
Future Church Series: Church of Tomorrow
This Sunday we will be continuing our new teaching series, "Future Church". Pastor Joe will be teaching through Revelation, and a glimpse into what the church of tomorrow will be! Join us LIVE at 10:30 AM - Sunday, October 10th.
Future Church Series: Christ Centered Direction
This Sunday we will be continuing our new teaching series, "Future Church". Pastor Joe will be teaching through 1 Timothy 4, and what it means to set our sights and direction on the person and example of Jesus Christ. Join us at 10:30 AM!
Future Church Series: New Missions Update
This Sunday we will be continuing our new teaching series, "Future Church". Pastor Joe will be sharing a short message and interviewing Charlie Detellis from New Missions (a ministry partner in Haiti). We hope you can join us!
Future Church Series: Influence VS. Impact
Teaching through Acts 15, and the tangible difference of using our platforms as “influencers” vs. making a Jesus-led impact in the life of others.
Future Church Series - Courageous In Christ
Today's message will focus on Acts 4:13-30 - and a prayer for boldness in proclaiming the gospel within the early church.
Future Church Teaching Series: The Centerpiece
The Future Church series kicks off today! It’s time to dream again about what the church could be. This vision is intended to come from Christ himself. So what does He want from His church and how do we reclaim it? Join us as we journey through the New Testament to discover how the ancient paths inform the future church. Today's message will focus on Jesus vision for the church in Luke 4:14-30. We hope you can join us!
Future Church Teaching Series: What Is Love?
This Sunday we will be continuing our new teaching series, "Future Church". Michael De Selm will be teaching on the mission of the church, different types of love, and what it tangibly looks within a church community (1 Corinthians 13). We hope you can join us!
Pack-a-backpack Sunday
On August 8th, we will be serving our local community through packing school backpacks for the less fortunate in the city of Allentown. Travis Ross will also be speaking on the importance of our church body using its different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. We hope you can join us!
Freedom Starts Today Series: Freedom To Submit
On August 1st, we will be hearing from Safe Place Ministry's Bethann Miller, and the act of freely submitting to God in order to be made well.
The "Freedom Starts Today" series is inspired by the 90 day devotional (of the same name) by John Elmore. This book encourages us to practice confession and repentance daily, in order to live lives worthy of our calling. We hope you can join us!
Freedom Starts Today Series: Freedom From Trauma
On July 25th, we will be hearing from Riverbend Lead Pastor, Joseph Velarde. Joe will be teaching through 1 John and how we find freedom from trauma through continual trust in Jesus Christ. The "Freedom Starts Today" series is inspired by the 90 day devotional (of the same name) by John Elmore. This book encourages us to practice confession and repentance daily, in order to live lives worthy of our calling. We hope you can join us!
Freedom Starts Today Series: Freedom From Suffering
On July 18th, we invite you to hear from Keith Kaeppel, leader of "The Climb" Youth Ministry. Keith will be teaching through Philippians 4 and how freedom through suffering leads to contentment in Christ. The "Freedom Starts Today" series is inspired by the 90 day devotional (of the same name) by John Elmore. This book encourages us to practice confession and repentance daily, in order to live lives worthy of our calling. We hope you can join us!
Freedom Starts Today Series - Freedom From Shame
On July 11th, we invite you to hear from Riverbend Worship Leader, Michael De Selm. He will be sharing about freedom from shame, and the ministry of reconciliation.
The "Freedom Starts Today" series is inspired by the 90 day devotional (of the same name) by John Elmore. This book encourages us to practice confession and repentance daily, in order to live lives worthy of our calling. We hope you can join us!
Freedom Starts Today Series - Freedom Through Dependence
July 4th we hear from our creative arts pastor, Christopher Dean. He will be sharing his personal story of transformation and freedom by God's power.
The "Freedom Starts Today" series is inspired by the 90 day devotional (of the same name) by John Elmore. This book encourages us to practice confession and repentance daily, in order to live lives worthy of our calling. We hope you can join us!
*Within today's sermon there is a clip from season 2 of "The Chosen". We strongly encourage you to watch BOTH amazing seasons of this series for FREE at www.thechosen.tv/app
The Pursuit of Greatness - The Great Commandment
Audio was originally recorded at Riverbend’s Sunday Gathering on June 13th, 2021.