Liberti Church of the River Wards
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Sermons and other content from Liberti Church of the River Wards, including interviews and practical theological discussions with our church community. Liberti River Wards is a church for the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Kensington, and all of the other River Wards.
Episodes
- Resurrection Hope | 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 | May 10, 2026
Resurrection Hope | 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 | May 10, 2026 Larry Walker Hear Larry Walker preach from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 concluding our sermon series on the resurrection. Larry gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on May 10, 2…
- The Resurrection is our Glory | 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 | May 3, 2026
The Resurrection is our Glory | 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 | May 3, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 continuing our sermon series on the resurrection. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church…
- Resurrection Ripples | Acts 20:1-16 | April 19, 2026
Resurrection Ripples | Acts 20:1-16 | April 19, 2026 Matt Harmon Hear Matt Harmon preach from Acts 20:1-16 continuing our sermon series on the resurrection. Matt gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on April 19, 2026.
- The Resurrection is Our Gospel | 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 April 12, 2026
The Resurrection is Our Gospel | 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 | April 12, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 beginning our sermon series on the resurrection. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards churc…
- True and Personal News | Luke 24:13-35 | April 5, 2026
True and Personal News | Luke 24:13-35 | April 5, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Luke 24:13-35. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on April 5, 2026.
- The Cross is Our Way | Luke 9:18-27 | March 29, 2026
The Cross is Our Way | Luke 9:18-27 | March 29, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Luke 9:18-27 continuing our lenten sermon series on the cross. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on March 29, 2026.
- The Cross is Our Justification | Galatians 2:15-21 | March 15, 2026
The Cross is Our Justification | Galatians 2:15-21 | March 15, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Galatians 2:15-21 continuing our lenten sermon series on the cross. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on Ma…
- The Cross is Our Victory | Colossians 2:13-15 | March 22, 2026
The Cross is Our Victory | Colossians 2:13-15 | March 22, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 2:13-15 continuing our lenten sermon series on the cross. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on March…
- The Cross is Our Peace | Romans 5:6-11 | March 8, 2026
The Cross is Our Peace | Romans 5:6-11 | March 8, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Romans 5:6-11 continuing our lenten sermon series on the cross. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on March 8, 2026.
- The Cross is Our Mirror | Isaiah 52:13-53:12| February 22, 2026
The Cross is Our Mirror | Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | February 22, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Isaiah 52:13-53:12 to begin our lenten sermon series on the cross. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on Februa…
- Be Authentic | Mark 8:27-38| February 15, 2026
Be Authentic | Mark 8:27-38 | Feb. 15, 2026 John Sherk Hear John Sherk, college ministry resident, preach from Mark 8:27-38. John gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on February 15, 2026.
- Unity in Christ: Colossians Lived Out | Colossians 4:7-18 | February 8, 2026
Unity in Christ: Colossians Lived Out | Colossians 4:7-18 | February 8, 2025 Adam Carvella Hear Adam Carvella preach from Colossians 4:7-18. Adam gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on February 8, 2026. This was the final sermon…
- What Does it Mean to be a Communion of Churches?| 1 Corinthians 1:9 | February 1, 2026
What Does it Mean to be a Communion of Churches? | 1 Cor. 1:9 | February 1, 2026 Matt Looloian Hear Matt Loololian preach from 1 Corinthians 1:9 as well as other texts. Matt gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on February 1, 202…
- Work for Christ| Colossians 3:22-4:1 | January 11, 2026
Work for Christ | Colossians 3:22-4:1 | Jan. 11, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 3:22-4:1. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards Church on January 11, 2026. This sermon is continuing our sermon series t…
- A New Creation Household| Colossians 3:18-21 | January 4, 2026
A New Creation Household | Colossians 3:18-21 | January 4, 2026 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 3:18-21. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards Church on January 4, 2026. This sermon is continuing our sermon…
- | Colossians 1:13-17 | November 30, 2025
Colossians 1:13-17 | November 30, 2025 Larry Walker Hear Larry Walker preach from Colossians 1:13-17. Larry gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on November 30, 2025. This sermon kicked off the beginning of our Advent sermon seri…
- Our Sanctuary is for Christ | Colossians 1:18-20 | November 23, 2025
Our Sanctuary is for Christ | Colossians 1:18-20 | Nov. 23, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 1:18-20. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on November 23, 2025.
- Christ is our Sanctuary | Colossians 3:1-4 | November 16, 2025
Christ is our Sanctuary | Colossians 3:1-4 | Nov. 16, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 3:1-4. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on November 16, 2025.
- Christ Really is Enough | Colossians 2:16-23 | November 9, 2025
Christ Really is Enough | Colossians 2:16-23 | Nov. 9, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 2:16-23. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on November 9, 2025.
- Colossians 2:6-7 | October 26, 2025
Colossians 2:6-7 | October 26, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 2:6-7 Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on October 26, 2025.
- Christ is Our Wisdom | Colossians 2:1-5 | October 19, 2025
Christ is Our Wisdom | Colossians 2:1-5 | Oct. 19, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 2:1-5. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on October 19, 2025.
- Faith and The Faith | Colossians 1:21-23 | October 5, 2025
Faith and The Faith | Colossians 1:21-23 | Oct. 5, 2025 Larry Walker Hear Larry Walker preach from Colossians 1:21-23. Larry gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on October 5, 2025.
- God’s Mystery Revealed | Colossians 1:24-29 | October 12, 2025
God's Mystery Revealed | Colossians 1:24-29 | Oct. 12, 2025 John Sherk Hear John Sherk preach from Colossians 1:24-29. John gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on October 12, 2025.
- The Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1:15-20 September 28, 2025
The Preeminence of Christ | Colossians 1:15-20 | Sept. 28, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 1:15-20. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on September 28, 2025.
- How to be Filled with the Knowledge of God Colossians 1:9-14 September 21, 2025
How to be Filled with the Knowledge of God | Colossians 1:9-14 | Sept. 21, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 1:9-14. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on September 21, 2025.
- What is a Healthy Church? Colossians 1:1-8 | September 14, 2025
What is a Healthy Church? | Colossians 1:1-8 | Sept. 14, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Colossians 1:1-8. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on September 14, 2025.
- Let’s Weep| Genesis 50 | September 7, 2025
Let's Weep | Genesis 50 | Sept. 7, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Genesis 50. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on September 7, 2025.
- God Blesses those who Die to Themselves| Genesis 49 | August 31, 2025
God Blesses those who Die to Themselves | Genesis 49 | Aug. 31, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Genesis 49. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on August 31, 2025.
- The Shepherd of our Stories| Genesis 47:29-48 | August 24, 2025
The Shepherd of our Stories | Genesis 47:29-48 | Aug. 24, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Genesis 47:29-48. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on August 24, 2025.
- It is the Spirit who gives life. The flesh is no help at all.| John 6:63a | August 17, 2025
It is the Spirit who gives life. The flesh is no help at all. | John 6:63a | Aug. 17, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from John 6:63a. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on August 17, 2025.
- A Theology of Suffering| Genesis 46:1-7, 26-34, 47:1-28 | August 10, 2025
A Theology of Suffering | Genesis 46:1-7, 26-34, 47:1-28 | August 10, 2025 Omar Herrera Hear Omar Herrera preach from selections of Genesis 46 and 47. Omar gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on August 10, 2025.
- Refined through Relationship| Genesis 42:1-9, 45:1-9 | August 3, 2025
Refined through Relationship | Genesis 42:1-9, 45:1-9 | August 3, 2025 Larry Walker Hear Larry Walker preach from Genesis 42:1-9 and 45:1-9. Larry gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on August 3, 2025.
- | Genesis 41 | July 20, 2025
Genesis 41 | July 20, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Genesis 41. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on July 20, 2025.
- Gospel Momentum | 1 Timothy 1:1-14 | July 13, 2025
Gospel Momentum | 1 Timothy 1:1-14 | July 13, 2025 Evan Curry Hear Evan Curry preach from 1 Timothy 1:1-14. Evan gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on July 13, 2025.
- Genesis 39 | June 29, 2025
Genesis 39 | June 29, 2025 Jim Angehr Hear Jim Angehr preach from Genesis 39. Jim gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on June 29, 2025.
- Like Father, Like Son | Genesis 38 | June 22, 2025
Like Father, Like Son | Genesis 38 | June 22, 2025 John Sherk Hear John Sherk preach from Genesis 38. John gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on June 22, 2025.
- Genesis 37 | June 15, 2025
Genesis 37 | June 15, 2025 Larry Walker Hear Larry Walker preach from Genesis 37. Larry gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on June 15, 2025.
- Fill the Earth | Genesis 11:1-9 | June 8, 2025
Fill the Earth | Genesis 11:1-9 | June 8, 2025 Paul Cary Hear Paul Cary preach from Genesis 11:1-9. Paul gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on June 8, 2025.
- Callbacks to a New Future | Haggai 2:20-23| May 25, 2025
Callbacks to a New Future | Haggai 2:20-23 | May 25, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Haggai 2:10-19. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on May 18, 2025.
- We are more defiled than we realize | Haggai 2:10-19 | May 18, 2025
We are more defiled than we realize | Haggai 2:10-19 | May 18, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Haggai 2:10-19. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on May 18, 2025.
- Work, because God | Haggai 2:1-9 | May 11, 2025
Work, because God | Haggai 2:1-9 | May 11, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Haggai 2:1-9. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on May 11, 2025.
- Obedience with His Presence | Haggai 1:12-15 | May 4, 2025
Obedience with His Presence | Haggai 1:12-15 | May 4, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Haggai 1:12-15. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on May 4, 2025.
- Rebuild the House of the Lord | Haggai 1:1-15 | April 27, 2025
Rebuild the House of the Lord | Haggai 1:1-15 | April 27, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Haggai 1:1-5. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on April 27, 2025.
- Resurrection | John 20:11-18 | April 20, 2025
John 20:11-18 | April 20, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Luke 23:13-25. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on April 13, 2025.
- The Crowds | Luke 23:13-25 | April 13, 2025
The Crowds | Luke 23:13-25 | April 13, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from Luke 23:13-25. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on April 13, 2025.
- Pilate | John 18:28-19:16 | April 6, 2025
Pilate | John 18:28-19:16 | April 6, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Pastor Stephen Wood preach from John 18:28-19:16. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on April 6, 2025.
- Psalm 51:10-17 | March 23, 2025
Psalm 51:10-17 | March 23, 2025 Pastor Jose Carrera Hear Pastor Jose Carrera preach from Psalm 51:10-17. Pastor Jose gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on March 23, 2025.
- Peter | Luke 22:54-62 | March 16, 2025
Peter | Luke 22:54-62 | March 16, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Luke 22:54-62. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on March 16, 2025.
- The Love of Jesus for Sinners | Luke 7:36-50 | March 2, 2025
The Love of Jesus for Sinners | Luke 7:36-50 | March 2, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from Luke 7:36-50. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on March 2, 2025.
- The Sadness of Jesus | John 11:5-6, 17-44 | February 23, 2025
The Sadness of Jesus | John 11:5-6, 17-44 | Feb. 23, 2025 Stephen Wood Hear Stephen Wood preach from John 11:5-6, 17-44. Stephen gave this sermon at Liberti River Wards church on February 23, 2025.