River Oaks Community Church

The Scripture refers to Jesus as "the true light." What does that mean? How does His light affect us and how should we respond to it? This message explores the role of Jesus as the giver of "true light."

In 1 Corinthians Chapter 9, the Apostle Paul employs a metaphor that he borrows from the world of athletics and likens the Christian life to a race. He uses the metaphor to answer three critical questions about Christian living.

The apostle Paul made big sacrifices to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Are Christians called to do that today? This message examines Paul's example and explores how it challenges us today.

Have you ever wondered when it's appropriate to give up your own rights to benefit someone else? The Apostle Paul addresses that issue in 1 Corinthians chapters 8. This message explores his teaching on "Love over Liberty."

One of the keys to contentment in life is knowing we are where God has called us to be. Even an unpleasant work situation can be seen differently if we seek ways to glorify God there. This message explores the importance of putting God first, whatever...

Does God care about our sex lives? We will hear about what Scripture has to say on this issue. We talk a lot about body image in our culture today. But this passage is foundational to thinking Christianly about the human body.

It appears in today's world people can be sued for anything and everything but apparently, we haven't strayed too far from some of the things that the Corinthians were doing around 2,000 years ago. In this sermon we examine Paul's...

Some of Jesus' best known words are "Judge not." But are there times when Christians should judge? This message, based on 1 Corinthians chapter 5, explores the right and wrong times to judge.

How can you tell if you are growing as a Christian? What distinguishes a mature follower of Jesus from a spiritual babe? This message based on 1 Corinthians chapter 4, explores how we can make progress in spiritual growth.

There are multiple causes of division within the Corinthian church, but the specific reason that Paul addresses first in 1 Corinthians 3 is the division that arose on account of a distorted view of church leadership.

How can a person really understand the Bible? How can one's faith grow stronger? The apostle Paul explains that we must have the help of the Holy Spirit. This message explores our need for the wisdom the Spirit provides believers.

In this message, we launch our new sermon series, "United: Life in the Body of Christ." In this series, we will be studying 1 Corinthians which will challenge, convict, and disturb us while also uplifting, energizing, and moving us toward a...

This worship service is our annual International Missions Emphasis Sunday. It includes music, prayer, and updates on various mission efforts that River Oaks Community Church is involved with.

This message from the, 'Questions from Our Students' series addresses life after death. What happens immediately after a follower of Jesus dies? When do Christians get new bodies? Join us as we explore these questions and others.

This Sunday is Youth Sunday. The elements in this week's service will be lead by the youth at River Oaks. This worship service includes music, prayer, the reading of God's Word, and a message from Rony Hakeem.

This message in the 'Questions from students' series deals with how to recognize God's voice. How can we know whether God is guiding us or whether we are just listening to our own thoughts? We explore Scripture to get clarity on how to...

If God is all-powerful, loving, and just, why does he let good people suffer? This message presents Scripture to help us better understand why suffering exists and how we should respond to it.

Is it necessary for every Christian to be willing to share the gospel with others? How can the average Christian do that? This message explores the why and the how of communicating the gospel.

In this sermon, we will explore what is inside the mother's womb and the appropriate concern needed for the pre-born. Specifically this sermon seeks to answer the question of whether abortion is an issue Christians can agree to disagree on.

This summer we're talking about truth and love and how for followers of Jesus they go hand in hand. But does Jesus pit truth and love against one another when he claims to be the Only Way? This sermon aims to explore that question.