On March 2 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain began a new nine-week series called A Life Worth Living, with a look on how a life worth living begins with a new heart—one that is obedient to God’s promptings, faithful with what we have, and confident in God's work from beginning to end. This renewed heart chooses joy over misery, abounds in …

On Sunday, February 23, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Exodus 3:1-12, reflecting on Moses and the Burning Bush. In his sermon, When Obscurity Becomes Holy Ground, he emphasized how it is in the wilderness, not the spotlight, that God shapes our character and calls us. He reminded us that God speaks through the unlikely and unexpected and that our qual…

On February 16, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford explored God's relationship with Amos and how the prophetic voice in our context reveals the matters close to God's heart. God doesn't call us to be fractured in political parties and divided convictions, but rather to be concerned with the Kingdom of God and it's justice. Who we are together. …

This sermon, When Hope Feels Hidden, delivered by Pastor Jeff McLain at River Corner Church on February 2, 2025, centered on cultivating expectancy in prayer. Drawing from Acts 12:1-19, Pastor Jeff emphasized how the early church faced hopeless circumstances with earnest prayer, reminding listeners that God is always at work, even in the midst of t…

On January 26, Kevin Bradford looked at Acts 2 and continued our theme of expectancy, exploring what it means to approach God with expectancy in prayer, in our daily lives, and when we gather as a church community. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and …

On January 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain examined the letter from Jude and its message on contending for the faith as the new year begins. Jude not only shows us how to identify false influences creeping into the church, but also highlights how to stand firm in truth and remain vigilant in our faith journeys. Who we are together. R…

On January 5, Pastor Jeff invited River Corner Church into a year of expectancy, encouraging our growing church community to come expectant for God’s transformative work in their lives, communities, and worship. As we looked at Hebrews 12:28, our message highlights the importance of unshakable faith in God’s eternal kingdom, urging believers to ren…

On December 29, Pastor Jeff McLain preached "A Life Examined" from Philippians 3:13-14, urging believers to reflect on their spiritual journey and press forward with determination towards God's calling. This message emphasized the importance of forgetting past failures and distractions while striving for the ultimate goal of eternal life in Christ.…

In the final sermon of our The Song of Advent series, Pastor Jeff explores Luke 1:35-53, where Mary’s song reveals God’s mercy as enduring and faithful—spanning generations, fulfilling ancient promises, and continuing God's unwavering commitment to the people of God. The Song of Advent Series. This Advent series focuses on the themes of hope, peace…

On December 16, Pastor Jeff McLain continued The Song of Advent series with a focus on Mary's prophetic song in Luke 1:39-56. In this message, Pastor Jeff highlighted how Mary's song reveals the joy that flows from God's provision, which meets both spiritual and physical needs with goodness and good news for the hungry and thirsty. Her song reflect…

On December 8, Pastor Jeff McLain continued the series, The Song of Advent, focusing on Mary's prophetic song in Luke 1:39-56. In this message, Pastor Jeff explored how Mary's song reveals God's commitment to peace through the toppling of the proud and the lifting up of the humble. Mary's song reflects on how Jesus fulfilled this promise by confron…

On December 1, Pastor Jeff McLain began a new series, The Song of Advent, focusing on Mary's prophetic song in Luke 1:39-56. In this message, Pastor Jeff explored how Mary's song expresses a hope that highlights how God elevates the humble, not by removing them from their circumstances, but by providing a way to live with dignity in their humble st…

On November 24, Pastor Jeff discussed Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 and how it calls us to discover gratitude in the sense of play. Play is woven into the goodness of life throughout the scriptures. Play re-creates us, allowing us to experience the joy and rest God intended and we give into gratitude as a result. Four Walls of Gratitude Series The "Four Wal…

On November 11, Pastor Jeff discussed Psalm 100 and how it calls us to bring gratitude in our worship — and through this gratitude-driven worship, we come to know the Lord's goodness. As we enter, give thanks, and praise, we embody thankfulness, celebrating God's enduring goodness, love, and faithfulness and sustaining unchanging presence. Four Wal…

On November 3, Pastor Jeff discussed how practicing gratitude at work serves as an anchor, helping us find purpose and remain steadfast, even amidst workplace challenges. Like Daniel in Daniel 6, who continued giving thanks despite betrayal, we can find strength in gratitude to face adversity and honor God in our work. Four Walls of Gratitude Serie…

On Sunday, October 27, Mike Clemmer, Overseer and Bishop in our district of the LMC Fellowship of Churches, spoke to us on Joshua 24:14-23, emphasizing the importance of wholehearted commitment to God in our lives and the daily choice to serve God faithfully. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people …

On October 20, Pastor Jeff looked at 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, and how the practice of the Lord’s Table invites us away from the world's table to realign our lives with Jesus' teachings, reminding us of our shared need for grace and redemption while embodying the values of peace, forgiveness, and love. As we come together in communion, we proclaim th…

On October 12, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Kevin Bruchert examined 3 John, highlighting the importance of showing hospitality and supporting fellow believers in their ministry, while warning against pride and divisive behavior within the church. Our takeaway is to be the kind of people in the room who rem…

On October 6, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 2 John, a letter that models a spiritual formation in a community grounded in love and truth, where our elders guide us, faith grows, and we support one another, creating a harmonious life in Christ that reflects His love and fosters ge…

On September 29, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 1 John 5:1-14, where John encourages his readers to remember their identity as children of God. In a world filled with confusion and conflicting information, John calls them back to the simplicity of faith. He emphasizes that our fai…

On September 15, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 2:15-17 and 3:11-18, where John challenges us to be people of the light. John urges us not to fall victim to the lust of the eyes, the flesh, or the pride of life, but instead to cultivate our identity as God's children throu…

On September 8, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 2:3-11, and how John challenges us to be people of the light who are transformed by God's love to love others. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God…

On September 1, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 1:1-2:2, and how John challenges us to be a people of examination, transparency, honesty, and confession. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, fol…

On Sunday, August 25, Kevin Bradford explored Matthew 17:1-8 and John 1:1-16, examining how Jesus becomes the light that illuminates everything else. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. What we practice together. Our sma…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the ninth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:13-2…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the eighth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:7-1…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the seventh week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:1-…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In the sixth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Kevin Bradford explores James 4:13-17. T…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this fifth week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 3:2-12,…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this fourth week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 2:14-1…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this third week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, guest speaker Dwight Rohrer looks at Jame…

Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way. In this second week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 1:19-2…

On Sunday, June 2, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Psalm 46, highlighting the invitation of Psalm 46:10, reflecting on what it means to be still and know that God is with us in the middle of our trouble. Who we are together. River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow J…

The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 26, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at …

The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 19, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at …

The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 12th, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain delved i…

The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others. On Sunday, May 5, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Jonah 1:1-17, and we saw …

Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 28, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and the way God calls the local chur…

Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 21, as part of our Stories series, Marcia Mylin from LMC Churches​, presented on John 15, an…

Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 14, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Acts 3:1-12 and the way that trusting in God can lead ordin…

On Sunday, March 31, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the power of the cross in his Resurrection Sunday sermon message We Focus On The Cross. The problem of sin is that it pollutes, has power, has a penalty, partitions us, and has pain associated with it. We focus on the cross because it is the method Jesus overcame all that loo…

On Sunday, March 24, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford looked at Matthew 21 & 22 in his sermon message Hosanna. This message examines Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem as a king, offering valuable insights into both Jesus' teachings and the expectations He holds for our lives and our communities of faith. For inquiries or feedback on the …

On March 17, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Luke 9:57-62 and the cost of stepping into the Kingdom. Together we looked at what it means to continually say yes to Jesus and to accurately count the cost of following Jesus. About saying yes to Jesus, John Wimber once said, "The economy of the kingdom of God is quite simple. Every…

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 6, Jeff McLain look…

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 5, Kevin Bradford l…

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 4, Pastor Jeff McLa…

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 3, Pastor Jeff McLa…

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 2, Pastor Jeff McLa…

Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches. In Week 1, Pastor Jeff McLa…

On January 28, 2024, at River Corner Church, Kevin delivered a Sunday morning message titled "The Spirit Who Reveals Jesus," and he explored the passages of John 16:12-15 and Acts 2:1-39. In Kevin's sermon, he unpacked the scripture passages of John 16:12-15 and Acts 2:1-39 to find the role of the Holy Spirit to emphasize the guidance and transform…