James River Church Video Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
Welcome to the James River Church podcast where you will find weekly encouraging sermons from Pastor John Lindell and others! James River Church is one church in multiple locations in the Southwest Missouri area. To learn more, visit jamesriver.church.
Episodes
- When You are Waiting | David Lindell
How do you wait on God with patience? In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we learn from James 5 that godly patience trusts God’s timing, guards our attitude, and follows the faithful examples of those who persevered through sufferin…
- Greater Things | John Lindell
What are the greater things Jesus promised? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, discover the powerful promise of John 14:12–14 and how Jesus invites believers to pray with faith, walk in His authority, and believe for the impossible…
- The Power of Biblical Generosity | Brandon Lindell
How should Christians use money? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we learn from James 5 how biblical generosity begins with understanding that everything we have comes from God and is meant to be used for His purposes. Our pray…
- A Thankful Heart & Increase | John Lindell
How does thankfulness change things? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how Jesus takes what seems small and insufficient, gives thanks for it, and turns it into more than enough to meet every need. Our prayer is that this me…
- Living For What Lasts | John Lindell
How do I leave a lasting legacy? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we are reminded from James 4 that life is short, God’s will is best, and every plan should begin with surrender to Him. Our prayer is that this message encourages y…
- Experiencing The Goodness of God | David Lindell
How can I experience God’s goodness? In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are reminded that God’s goodness is not just something to know about, but something to personally experience through surrender, obedience, and seeking Him.…
- He Calls us Friends | Dr. Dick Brogden
How can I be a friend of Jesus? In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are reminded that Jesus has called us His friends and entrusted us with the joy, love, and mission of making Him known to the nations. Our prayer is that this mes…
- The Need | Dr. Dick Brogden
What does the world need from the Church today? In this message from Pastor Dick Brogden, we are challenged to see the urgent need of the world, the Church, and every believer to live with prayer, holiness, Spirit-empowered boldness, God’s…
- Show Me Your Glory | Brandon Lindell
Pastor Brandon Lindell’s message, “Show Me Your Glory,” explores experiencing more of God’s presence by hungering for His glory. It encourages belief that God’s presence surpasses all promises, blessings, and breakthroughs, fostering faith…
- The Serious Sin Of Slander | John Lindell
In this message, Pastor John Lindell explains that slander is a serious sin, not a small issue. It damages others, dishonors God’s law, and requires remembering our position before the Lord. The message aims to help listeners guard their w…
- An Encounter With God’s Presence | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell’s message explores the transformative effects of encountering God’s presence, leading to genuine repentance and a life surrendered to divine calling. The prayer is for listeners to be cleansed and responsive to God’s wi…
- 6 Keys to Experiencing God's Favor | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell shares six keys from James 4 for experiencing God's favor, emphasizing submission, humility, repentance, and drawing near to God.
- Are You Living by the Spirit? | David Lindell
This message from Pastor David Lindell explores how to discern if one is living by the Spirit, contrasting it with the desires of the flesh and encouraging a daily walk in step with the Spirit.
- Lead Me to the Rock | Brandon Lindell
In this message, Pastor Brandon Lindell discusses how God helps individuals move past feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or defeated. The episode aims to provide hope, faith, and grace by focusing on Christ as a source of strength.
- Ready to Resist the Devil | David Lindell
Pastor David Lindell explains that resisting the devil involves submitting to God, maintaining faith, and ceasing sinful behavior. This message aims to empower listeners with Christ's authority for lasting freedom.
- Seeing the Resurrected Savior | Brandon Lindell
Pastor Brandon Lindell discusses how the resurrection of Jesus challenges empty religious practices and encourages a genuine relationship with the Savior. The message aims to inspire faith and lead listeners toward a new life through Jesus.
- The Theology of a Thief | David Lindell
Pastor David Lindell examines the thief on the cross, highlighting his confession of sin and recognition of Jesus as King, illustrating the accessibility of salvation and mercy.
- Why Am I at War? | Brandon Lindell
In this message, Pastor Brandon Lindell addresses the internal struggles that cause life's difficulties, drawing from James 4:1-6 to explain how selfish desires and worldly friendships fuel conflict. The message encourages humility and rep…
- Wisdom From Heaven or Hell | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell
- The Wonderful Results Of Powerful Prayer | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell shares insights from 1 Kings 18 on the nature of powerful prayer, emphasizing its ability to perceive the unseen, the importance of humility and persistent belief, and its capacity to facilitate the seemingly impossible…
- What You Say Is What You Get | John Lindell
In this message, Pastor John Lindell uses James 3 to illustrate how spoken words reveal the heart's state and possess the power of life and death. The aim is for believers to align their speech with God's wisdom, promoting healing and hono…
- God Is Your Provider | John Lindell
This message from Pastor John Lindell discusses trusting God during times of scarcity, drawing parallels to Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17. It encourages developing faith and experiencing divine provision through acts of obedience.
- Fake Faith | Brandon Lindell
This message from Pastor Brandon Lindell discusses true faith, referencing James 2:20–26. It posits that genuine faith is demonstrated through action and obedience, moving beyond mere belief.
- Discouraged, Not Defeated | David Lindell
Pastor David Lindell's message, "Discouraged, Not Defeated," uses Psalm 42 to guide listeners on overcoming discouragement. It emphasizes anchoring in God's love, choosing hope, and remembering that believers are not defeated in Christ.
- The Sin Of Prejudice And Partiality | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell discusses the sin of prejudice and partiality based on James 2:1–13. The message emphasizes that God is impartial and encourages followers to show mercy and the love of Jesus to everyone.
- How Can I Hear God’s Voice Clearly? | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell discusses biblical steps for hearing God's voice, emphasizing repentance, proximity to God's presence, obedience, and a life centered on His Word.
- Truths About True Religion | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell explains true religion based on James 1, highlighting its expression through speech, care for those in need, and personal conduct.
- Are You Listening? | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell discusses how to hear God's voice, even in silence, referencing 1 Samuel 3:1–10. The message encourages listeners to be present with God and willing to listen and obey.
- Kingdom Impact Sunday | Brandon Lindell
Pastor Brandon Lindell discusses Kingdom Impact giving as a response to Jesus' call to share the gospel worldwide. The message encourages listeners to see their generosity as a means to change lives for eternity.
- Hunger for God | John Lindell
This message from Pastor John Lindell explores spiritual hunger, explaining its effect on receiving from God and altering desires. It emphasizes that intentional pursuit of God's presence can intensify this hunger, encouraging listeners to…
- Making a Kingdom Impact | David Lindell
Pastor David Lindell challenges listeners to consider if their lives and resources are building what Jesus is building. The message encourages aligning priorities with God's desire to reach the lost, both locally and internationally, throu…
- Today’s Posture Tomorrow’s Possibilities | Justin Jahanshir
In this message, Pastor Justin Jahanshir uses the story of Elisha and King Joash from 2 Kings 13 to illustrate how a posture of faith and obedience can shape future possibilities. The episode encourages a wholehearted response to God's ins…
- Letting God’s Word Work In You | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell's message focuses on how God's Word changes people. Receiving God's Word with humility and obeying it leads to lasting transformation and blessing.
- Settle It: God Is Good! | John Lindell
This message from Pastor John Lindell focuses on the unchanging and unfailing goodness of God, as referenced in James 1:16–17. Listeners are encouraged to recognize God's gifts and trust in His faithful character.
- Overcoming Temptation | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell explains how to overcome temptation using James 1:13–18. The message details temptation patterns, confirms it does not originate from God, and highlights God's provision of escape through truth and His Word.
- Joy In The Midst Of Trials | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell shares a message on finding joy amidst trials, explaining how God encourages prayer with joy, maintaining a Christ-centered perspective, and fostering spiritual growth during difficult times.
- When Life Is Hard – God Is Working | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell discusses how God works through difficult trials, using James 1:1–12 to explain that these challenges develop perseverance and spiritual depth. The message encourages facing hardship with faith and wisdom, trusting God
- God Is Working While We Fast | John Lindell
Lead Pastor John Lindell explores Acts 10 in this message, explaining how God acts powerfully and unexpectedly during fasting and prayer, bringing revelation, direction, salvation, and the Holy Spirit.
- Decide This Year Will Be Different | John Lindell
This message from Pastor John Lindell uses Jacob’s encounter with God to illustrate the power of personal surrender and persistent faith for experiencing real change and transformation.
- An Open Heaven In 2026 | John Lindell
Pastor John Lindell discusses the concept of an open heaven, describing it as divine moments where heaven and earth meet through God's presence and voice. The message aims to guide listeners in recognizing God's closeness and embracing His…
- 3 Truths From The Christmas Story | Brandon Lindell
Pastor Brandon Lindell shares three truths from the Christmas story, focusing on how God works through ordinary people, communicates with them, and fulfills His promises, encouraging listeners to trust in God.
- The God Of The Impossible | John Lindell
In this message, Lead Pastor John Lindell explains how God works through impossibilities to accomplish His purposes. The episode encourages listeners to seek God’s presence and trust His power to work in their lives.
- The First Person to Read the Christmas Story | John Lindell
In this message, Lead Pastor John Lindell discusses the biblical account of Jesus' birth, asserting its historical grounding and divine inspiration. The episode focuses on Luke's narrative, aiming to deepen listeners' certainty about Jesus…
- Come and See | David Lindell
In this message, Pastor David Lindell shares how Jesus calls individuals to seek out the lost, communicate their findings, and extend invitations that can impact eternity, encouraging listeners to use their voice and story to lead others t…
- When You Invest You Get Blessed | Brandon Lindell
Pastor Brandon Lindell shares a message on generosity, exploring biblical principles of intentional investment in the Kingdom of God and the resulting blessings and provision.
- The Power Of A New Song | Brandon Lindell
In this message from James River Church, Pastor Brandon Lindell discusses the role of new worship songs in reminding people of God's faithfulness, combating darkness, and extending His presence. The message aims to strengthen listeners' fa…
- The Amazing Blessing Of Generous Giving | John Lindell
This episode discusses the Bible's teachings on generous giving and the blessings associated with it, as presented by Pastor John Lindell. It aims to foster faith and encourage experiencing joy through generosity.
- God's Unique Way Of Answering Prayer | John Lindell
Lead Pastor John Lindell explains that God
- How To Live More Blessed | David Lindell
Pastor David Lindell teaches from Acts 20:35 and Isaiah 32:8 that generosity, characterized by an open-handed approach, leads to a life overflowing with blessing, peace, and purpose. True joy and fulfillment come from living to give, refle…
- Faith Decides First | David Lindell
In this message, Pastor David Lindell discusses how faith helps in making decisions by trusting God. He references Hebrews 11:17-22 to illustrate that faith involves obedience, spiritual sight, and focusing on eternity.