River Of Life Church - Jesus Is The Center Of Our Belief

Jesus: Alive and Returning!

Scriptures for today:
Matthew 28:1-9, John 20:3-8, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14
Act 1: 6-11, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17
Today, we remember and celebrate the beginning of the greatest gift God has ever given the human race!
The Gift of salvation, payment for sin, and resurrection to life by the gift of His Son Jesus Christ
Have you opened the gift?
Do you believe and trust in this gift enough to have it lead your life?
But this is just the beginning, the door has been opened, and now I have the WAY to live, love, walk my life in the design and purpose God has created me for, and be ready for Jesus when He returns.
If this occurs after my last breath…I want to ensure I am as ready as if it were to occur while still breathing.
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

The Greatest Battle Ever Fought

Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey colt (a young donkey that has never been ridden on), and the people celebrate Jesus's arrival.
Jesus rides in as a hero, but just days later, they are demanding he be crucified because Jesus did not meet the Jews' expectations and wants.
The battle the people thought needed to be fought by Jesus was not the battle that NEEDED to be fought and WON! The people wanted freedom from the Romans and thought this would be their ultimate freedom when what the Jews and the whole human race was freedom from spiritual death because of our sin. The Law could not supply the permanent payment for sin, and nothing humanity could do would pay the price for our sin and achieve eternal life in the presence of God.
 
Until God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our Christ, our Savior, and Messiah, and He paid the price for all of us with his own blood!
Imagine being a Jew and seeing Goliath and the Philistines at the door, ready to turn you into their slave. Then, David kills Goliath. How would you cheer, honor, and worship David after that? Jesus did so much more! Paying the price of your and my sin with his own life. By doing this, He freed us from the bondage of sin.
Where does Jesus land in your life?
Scriptures: Revelation 1:18, Acts 2:21-24, Luke 19:35-38, Matthew 21:8, Matthew 27:24-35, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1Corinthians 15:23, John 11:25-26
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Overcoming Life's Misdirections

Today’s Message is based out of Revelations chapters 2 & 3
What would Jesus say if you asked him if there is anything you have in your life that needs to be overcome that is messing with your walk with God?
As we live our daily lives, what we do just seems to occur and fall in place. Like walking through the forest and woods, checking out one tree or another, this plant, this rock, this old piece of junk or something. You are going along, and you know where you started and have a general idea of the direction you're going.
Then you encounter a person and begin a conversation. You tell them where you are heading, and they tell you that you are off-course. Now the question arises in you: Do I trust them to tell the truth, and do I need to change course and overcome walking in the wrong direction?
Jesus shares what the churches in Revelations 2&3 had to overcome as a church body. Today let us look at several examples and look at this from a personal viewpoint.
Additional Scriptures: 1 John 4:4 & 5:2-5, 2 Peter 2:19-20, Luke 13:24-27
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Does More Knowledge Drive Action?

John 13:12-15  So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?  (13)  You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.  (14)  If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.  (15)  For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
2Corinthians 5:20  Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
Do you ever consider evaluating what, where, and how much information you surround yourself with and if it is the best investment of your time and focus?
What would Jesus say about your choices?
So now I have three questions for you to consider:
What is the majority of information and knowledge you surround yourself with each day?
What is the impact of the information on your life?
Is this information working in you to fulfill the will of God in your life or to fulfill the lusts in your life?
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Heavenly Possession

John 14: 15-31
Why would Jesus say we would be orphaned without the Holy Spirit?
Why does the world not see the truth?
How is your love for Christ shown?
How critical is it to not only believe who Jesus is, but to do His commandments?
What would you tell a person who states they believe Jesus is the Messiah but chooses not to live according to the Kingdom of God that Jesus taught and preached?
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Jesus States His Purpose: To Preach The Kingdom Of God

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Decision 2025: Citizenship: Choose Your Kingdome

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

God's Holy Spirit, Don't Live Without It!

The message today is out of Luke 17:20-37
· The Jews hoped God would send a messiah to free them from Roman occupation. They assumed this person would be an outwardly powerful, influential leader.
· They believed a visible manifestation of God’s power would be seen through this Messiah as he frees the Jews from Roman rule.
· But what did Jesus tell them about the Kingdom?
· How fast would it occur when Jesus, the real Messiah, comes back and establishes His Kingdom?
· We must ask ourselves: Are we living a life led by the Holy Spirit in the Word of God and prayer and living how He commands us? Are we living as citizens of the Kingdom of God but as aliens in this world?
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Fully Connected To The Vine

Jesus knows He will be on His way to death on the cross in several hours, and after the meal, He shares this picture of the vine and branches with His apostles.
· John 15:1-12
· John 14:6
· John 7:38
In this clear example, Jesus explains that the relationship between God the Father and man is more than written laws and religion. Jesus is the one and only “True Vine” in His Father’s vineyard, and they are now the branches of that true vine that produce the fruit God wills to share with the world. This fruit will only be produced when the branch is fully connected to the vine, and Jesus abides fully within the branch.
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

What Hinders Love?

Our sincere intentions as believers are to obey the Lord’s command and love others as He loves you and me. Unfortunately, as we travel life in this present world, the “self” can rise up, and before we know it, we are loving others as the world does, not how God intended love to operate in our lives.
Today’s message contains several scriptures.  Referencing God’s Word is clear and more powerful than any preacher’s opinion and thoughts.
·       Colossians 3:1-14
·       1 John 4:7-8
·       Deuteronomy 10:12-13
·       John 13:34-35, 7:38, 21:15
·       Matthew 22:37-40, 6:21
·       Luke 16:13, 14:25-33
·       Acts 14:21-22
·       Ephesians 2:10
 
 
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com