Last weekend I preached a message about Peter walking on water. I came across this video and I had to show it. In the video these guys said, “you’ve got to believe you can do it”. Peter believed and did it. These guys believed and did it. Do you believe you can walk on water? I have a pool in my backyard…I think I’ll go try!

Learning IS FREE! I love to learn new things and I’m blessed to have access to so many great leaders to learn from. One of the ways I learn is by reading blogs. Here are some great blog posts that I just wanted to share with you today. Remember, Learning IS FREE! Be a life learner and grow.

The Church Is Not A Gig – by Michael Lukaszewski
Your Days Are Numbered – by Pete Wilson
Shocked By What I Don’t Know – by Craig Groeschel
5 Ways To Lead Creative People Without Stifling Them …

Here’s a simple 4 step model for training and releasing leadership to someone. I learned this model a couple of months ago at one of my coaching networks. It is so good and so easy, we are using it at every level at RiverPoint. The steps are a great way to apprentice, train and release future leaders. In the context of our church, these 4 steps can be a short process with each step representing a weekend, or they can be a longer process depending on the future position of …

This past week I attended the Desiring God Conference for Pastors in Minn. I was blown away by everything I experienced. I’d like to share with you some selected quotes by Jonathan Edwards that have stirred my soul and recap this week.

Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected.
I assert that nothing ever comes to pass without a cause.
Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.
Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I …

Let’s face it…Sometimes life can be exhausting-to the point where you’re running on empty. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Over this four week series we’ll discover how to get the most out of this life God gives. Come find out how you can boost your octane and live a fine-tuned life!

I really like this video Zondervan made.

BREAK FREE | A new series at RiverPoint Church

Addictions. Fear. Sin. The things that trap us, hold us down and keep us from living the life that God intended. Beginning this Sunday, we’re going to shake loose the chains that so easily entangle us and seek freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s time to have complete freedom in every area of your life. It’s time to BREAK FREE.
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Newton, KS
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Here’s the world premiere video of Joel Houston singing “No Reason to Hide” from their soon to be released album FAITH + HOPE + LOVE. It releases on August 4. Check it out! Pre-Order HERE!

No Reason to Hide – Hillsong from Tony Morgan on Vimeo.

This Sunday marks the first day of our new series called One Prayer! For the next 4 Sundays, the Church unites in action to reach the world.
We pray to Jesus asking Him to answer our prayers – what if we became the answer to His? In John 17:20-24, He prayed that we would be one, and One Prayer is an opportunity to see what can be accomplished when the Church works together.
In June 2008, God worked in amazing ways as more than two million believers stood together to pray, fast, learn, …