Are you hungry for a fresh move of God—not the kind that’s printed on a flyer, scheduled on a calendar, or manufactured by hype—but the kind that changes you from the inside out? In this message from Proverbs 1, we discover that God Himself shows us the path into real renewal, deeper intimacy with Him, and a life protected by His wisdom in a broken world.
This sermon explores the one deal-breaker that stops spiritual growth in its tracks: complacency—being “okay with who we are” when God is calling us deeper. You’ll learn how God invites us into newness of life, how He responds when we seek Him with our whole heart, and how His wisdom shields us from the dangers and deception all around us.
Along the way, you’ll hear a powerful gospel illustration that reminds us of our guilt before a holy God and the stunning mercy found in Jesus Christ—the One who took our place, bore our punishment, and offers us new hearts, new desires, and a new beginning.
If you’re longing to grow, to break out of spiritual stagnation, and to experience God more closely than ever before… this episode will speak straight to you.
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Preached at RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC
What if the very thing you're ignoring could be the difference between life and death? In this powerful sermon from Proverbs 1:20-33, we encounter Lady Wisdom standing at the crossroads of culture—in the streets, the marketplace, the gates of our cities—crying out with an urgent message that demands our attention.
This isn't a gentle whisper or polite suggestion. Wisdom is screaming in the most unlady-like fashion, refusing to be relegated to the sidelines of our lives. Too many people treat Jesus like a garnish on their plate, a bumper sticker on their dumpster fire, or a bandaid on a gaping wound. But nobody cries out, "Give me parsley or else I die!"
WISDOM IS DEMANDING - She doesn't ask for your leftover attention; she demands to be heard above everything else. Standing where people actually are—not in seclusion but in the noisy streets of business, government, education, and the arts—Wisdom refuses to be ignored.
WISDOM IS DANGEROUS - But dangerous in two ways. Like fire that refines gold, burning away everything impure while leaving what's precious untouched. Our God is a consuming fire, and His Word is like a hammer that breaks rock in pieces. Yet our own folly is dangerous like poison—the deceitful heart, the careless words, the complacent attitude that destroys from within.
WISDOM IS OUR ONLY DELIVERANCE - For the simple ones (the uncommitted), the scoffers (the arrogant mockers), and the fools (the stubborn and excuse-filled)—there's a haunting question: "How long?" How many sermons? How many years? How much must you lose before you turn? But here's the hope: there's a triple grip on God's people—sealed by the Spirit, gripped by the Son, held by the Father. No one can snatch you away.
This message confronts our tendency toward spiritual complacency with the sobering reality that one day, when calamity strikes, those who refused Wisdom will call out—but it will be too late. Yet for those who listen now, who turn at her reproof, there is safety, security, and rest.
The choice is stark: Will you say to God, "Thy will be done," or will God say to you, "Thy will be done"?
Listen as we explore what it means to stop treating Jesus as an accessory and start embracing Him as the Holy fire who refines, the living Word who transforms, and the only true safety in a world rushing toward disaster.
Based on Proverbs 1:20-33 | RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC
🎙️ Episode Title: What Sin Takes from Us — and What Wisdom Gives Us (Proverbs 1:8–19)
📖 In this message from Proverbs 1:8–19, Pastor Kevin Phillips dives into the raw, unfiltered truth of Scripture — that Proverbs is reality-based counseling. It doesn’t show us how life ought to be; it shows us how it really is.
From the deception of sin to the clarity of God’s wisdom, this passage pulls back the curtain on the spiritual battle for our hearts. Sin promises freedom but steals everything that matters — our peace, our purpose, our families, even our souls. Wisdom, on the other hand, restores what sin destroys, giving back what’s been lost: truth, honor, rest, and life itself.
You’ll hear how foolishness invites us down a dead-end road, while wisdom — speaking like a loving Father — calls us to something higher, truer, and eternal.
🔥 Theme: What sin takes from us, and what wisdom gives us.
📍 Text: Proverbs 1:8–19
🎧 Speaker: Pastor Kevin Phillips — RiverSide Church
If you’ve ever wondered why sin feels so enticing but leaves you empty, this message will open your eyes to reality — and point you back to the only One who can make you whole again.
Brother Mason Tucker delivers his first sermon ever on this night at RiverSide Church. Going verse by verse in Ephesians 1 he shows the majesty and power of God. Mason is a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries. A street ministry with a heart to help the least of these! Please keep this young man in prayer as he follows the calling on his life.
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🎙️ What if God answered your deepest questions… not with explanations, but with a whirlwind of questions of His own?
In Job 39–41, Pastor Kevin from Riverside Church unpacks one of the most intense encounters in Scripture. God humbles Job with a storm of questions — not to crush him, but to heal him. In this fierce cross-examination, we discover the sympathy within God’s sovereignty and the grace within grief.
Job doesn’t get the “why” behind his suffering, but he comes face-to-face with the One who holds all things in His hands.
🔥 Join us for a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, we are deeply loved, fully known, and never abandoned.
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🎙️ Ever wondered what happens when man dares to challenge God in court? In Job 38, Pastor Kevin from Riverside Church unpacks one of the most breathtaking moments in Scripture — when Job demands his case against God… and God actually shows up.
But instead of Job putting God on trial, the tables turn. The Almighty unleashes a storm of questions about creation, the oceans, the weather systems, the stars, and the very foundations of the earth. Each question isn’t just knowledge — it’s power, designed to humble Job and remind us who truly reigns sovereign.
🔥 Tune in to hear how God’s majesty breaks Job’s pride and points us back to trust, awe, and surrender.
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“There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than the doctrine of divine sovereignty.” - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
In chapters 36 & 37 Elihu continues to correct Job! Job had grown self rightoutous, arrogant and prideful all while suffering, now Elihu will take him through a master class of who God is! Elihu teaches Job that God's Sovereignty has sympathy His majesty has mercy! Job had accused God of being cold and indifferent and even an enemy of Job. However those false claims were bred in a place of deep suffering! How wonderful of a friend is Elihu to help him weed out these bitter roots to help bring Job to a place of humility and worship even in suffering! Grab your Bible and lets study together with the congregation of RiverSide Church!
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In Job 34, Elihu speaks with boldness, reminding Job—and us—that God’s justice is never in question. While Job wrestles with suffering and unanswered questions, Elihu insists that the Lord does not act wickedly or pervert justice. In this episode, we walk through an exegesis of Job 34, exploring Elihu’s arguments, his appeal to God’s righteousness, and what this means for us when life feels unfair.
You’ll discover:
✅ Why Elihu emphasizes God’s sovereignty and impartiality.
✅ How God’s justice is perfectly balanced with His goodness.
✅ Encouragement for today: we can trust that God will always do what is right.
Join us as we unpack these timeless truths and find hope in the unshakable justice of God.
📖 Scripture Focus: Job 34
In Job 33, Elihu—the youngest of Job’s companions—steps forward with a message that is both bold and compassionate. Unlike the others, Elihu corrects Job with humility, reminding him of God’s greatness and pointing him back to the truth. In many ways, Elihu foreshadows Christ as he speaks of a mediator who can stand between God and man.
This sermon explores how Elihu becomes a true friend to Job, offering correction with kindness, and how his words echo God’s purpose for suffering in the believer’s life. Through this narrative, we are reminded that even in the darkest valleys, God is shaping us, refining us, and drawing us closer to Him.
Dig deep with us into the story of Job and discover how God uses suffering not as punishment, but as preparation—for faith, growth, and hope in His plan.
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In this episode, Pastor Kevin from RiverSide Church dives into Job 32 and the sudden entrance of Elihu, the young man who steps forward with courage and conviction. Unlike Job’s other friends, Elihu speaks with boldness and truth, reminding us that wisdom is not confined to gray hair or years of experience. Join us as we uncover what his words meant in Job’s day and what they reveal for us now—that God can use anyone, regardless of age, to speak truth and point us back to Him
In Job 12, we meet Zophar—the youngest, most ruthless, and most merciless of Job’s so-called friends. His words cut deep, offering no comfort, no compassion—only criticism. Zophar is convinced Job’s suffering is proof of hidden sin, and that repentance would immediately solve everything. But there’s a problem: if Job were to “fake repent” just to end the pain, he would be proving Satan’s accusation true—that people only serve God for blessings.
This message peels back the layers of the conversation to show the bigger picture: the unseen battle between God and Satan, and the truth that God’s goodness is not dependent on our circumstances.
Zophar should have pointed Job to hope, not condemnation. The lesson is clear—don’t be a Zophar. Be the friend who reminds others of God’s goodness even when life looks anything but good.
This episode is part of our ongoing series through the book of Job. Listen to the full series and learn how to speak truth with grace, stand firm in suffering, and walk faithfully with those who are hurting.
In Job 10, we witness the deep emotional and spiritual pain Job is experiencing. Rather than offering comfort or pointing him back to God, his friends respond with harsh accusations and judgment. In this moment, Job doesn’t need correction—he needs compassion. He needs someone to sit with him, weep with him, and help restore his faith.
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Kevin highlights not only Job’s suffering but also addresses how, in today's culture, secular voices have taken on the role that pastors once held.
Grab your Bible and join us as we dive into this raw and relevant chapter of Job.
In this exegesis-style sermon on Job 8, we take a deep dive into the sharp and often cold words of Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job’s so-called friends. Bildad doesn’t waste time offering comfort—he comes in swinging, accusing Job of hidden sin and boldly claiming that Job’s children may have deserved their fate. But what’s driving this harsh approach?
This message unpacks Bildad’s philosophy, how he leans heavily on history and tradition as his authority, and how he distorts truth in the name of religion. He offers no grace—only rigid logic and generational dogma. As we examine his worldview, we’ll uncover what happens when people speak truth without love, and how easy it is to weaponize theology against the suffering.
One quote from this sermon captures the heart of the message:
“To counterfeit friendship is worse than counterfeiting money!” – Thomas Watson
Being a faithful friend is biblical. So is suffering. The question is—are we learning to walk through both faithfully?
This episode is part of a larger series through the book of Job. Don’t stop here. Listen to the full series and discover what real comfort, real theology, and real faithfulness look like in the middle of sorrow.
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Don’t miss the powerful testimony of Lucas Barnett. Raised in poverty and drawn into the drug trade, Lucas quickly found himself trapped by the same addictions that were destroying the lives of others. But his story didn’t end there.
Hear how God transformed his life in a way that only grace can explain.
Today, Lucas serves as a Recovery Pastor with Hope Center Ministries in North Carolina, helping others find the same freedom he now walks in.
In this episode, we dive into the first speeches of Eliphaz in the Book of Job. Eliphaz comes in with a bold worldview shaped by personal experience and a philosophy that sounds wise on the surface—but is deeply flawed. While he speaks some truth, he often delivers half-truths without compassion or timing, lacking any sense of tact.
Shockingly, Eliphaz even goes so far as to imply that Job's children died because of hidden sin—an accusation that is both cruel and false. Instead of offering comfort, he lumps Job in with the wicked, saying in effect, "You sowed sin, now you're reaping destruction."
Eliphaz’s errors don’t stop there. He claims secret revelations from spirits as the basis for his counsel—spiritual experiences that should raise serious red flags for anyone studying this text. As you listen, take note: worldly wisdom, arrogance, and unfounded assumptions have no place in true friendship or godly counsel.
Let Eliphaz be a warning: Don’t speak where you have no understanding, and don’t let experience outweigh truth and humility.
In this deeply reflective episode, we turn to one of the rawest and most human moments in Scripture—Job 3. Through careful exegesis, Pastor Kevin walks us verse by verse through Job’s anguished lament as he breaks his silence and curses the day of his birth.
Why does Job—described as a righteous man—give voice to such despair? What can we learn about the nature of suffering, human vulnerability, and faith in the darkest seasons of life? We’ll explore the literary structure of the chapter, its rich poetic imagery, and the theological implications of lament within a life of faith.
This sermon invites listeners to wrestle honestly with sorrow and to find hope, not in easy answers, but in the God who hears us when words fail.
Join us with an open Bible and an open heart as we journey through Job 3 together.
Continuing where we left off in the Book of Job, we now witness the heavenly scene unfolding with real consequences on earth.
Job has lost nearly everything—his family, his wealth, and now, even his health. He sits in ashes, not in despair, but in worship. There's no pity party, no accusations—only reverence.
Clutching nothing but a broken piece of pottery to scrape his sores, he likely thanks God even for that. In this moment, Job embodies true worship—worship that doesn't depend on comfort, circumstance, or material blessing.
How often do we struggle to give thanks even from within our comfortable homes and with relative health? Yet Job praises God from the ash heap. Perhaps there's more to learn from the ashes than from the abundance.
Grab your Bible, and let’s study together.
In our series of Job the curtain is pulled back on the story and we see behind the scenes. No where in the Bible do we get an opportunity like this! In this wisdom literature we see where Satan stands before God. God speaks to the accuser and says "Have you considered my servant Job?" Could that be said about you in the heavenly courts? If it is said about you, are you prepared for what could come next in your life? Finding Grace in Grief Job loses all his worldly blessings, but he knows his redeemer still lives!
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At the pool of bethesda, the scribes, Pharisees and the lawyers couldn't help the man laying beside the pool. Laying there for 38 years, we are sure that a lot of people stepped over him, around him and avoided him. They could sit and listen to his problems, cry with him, maybe even take up money for him. However none of the people could help him ultimately! That is until Jesus comes to the pool and tells the man to get up and WALK! Have you tried to find healing through the people all around you? Only to figure out they are just as broken as you are? Reach out and grab the helm of Jesus' garment, as the master comes near. He is the only one who can help you! Grab your bible and lets study John 5, verse by verse!RiverSide Church3045 Richardson Bridge RdPrinceton NCSunday Morning at 10 am.Sunday Afternoon at 6 pm.Wednesday Night at 7 pm.https://linktr.ee/attheriver#church #localchurch #princetonnc #goldsboronc #faith #christianchurch #biblestudy #biblechurch #churchservice #worshiptogether #theriver #attheriver #riversidechurch#bookofjohn #biblesermon
Using, *gasp*, logic! Have you ever considered why Jesus was crucified? Was it the feeding the 5k of people at once? Was it the healing of the blind or causing the lame to walk again? No, it was none of those reasons. It was because he claimed to be God in the flesh. Grab your bible viewer and lets investigate these claims and examine this portion of scripture that points to the divinity of Jesus Christ. Who knows you might even "double down" yourself and stake your claim that Jesus is who he claims to be!RiverSide Church3045 Richardson Bridge RdPrinceton NCSunday Morning at 10 am.Sunday Afternoon at 6 pm.Wednesday Night at 7 pm.https://linktr.ee/attheriver
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