River of Life - Cold Spring
Religion & Spirituality
About
Hear great messages from Pastor Denny Curran from River of Life Church in Cold Spring, MN. To learn more about the church please visit riveroflifeag.org.
Episodes
- Mother's Day 2026
Mother's Day is the day set aside to appreciate and love the women in our lives who have had a meaningful impact in our lives. Mothers come in various ways throughout our lives: mentors, nurturers, boundary makers, and the list goes on. Bu…
- Pt. 1
When Jesus asks a question in the Bible, it is easy to assume those around would make every effort to listen. He asked more questions then He answered, and often these questions caused many to be silent. A question He would often ask is wh…
- Pt. 2
We are in part two of our series, talking about the beauty, and pain, of sacrifice. Sacrifice comes in many forms, and it is often easy for us to assume sacrifice can only be associated with pain or sorrow. Scripture talks of a "sacrifice…
- Pt. 1
If you're familiar with the story of Zacchaeus, then you remember he was a little man who climbed a tree to see Jesus. What's missed in this song is the heart behind WHY he wanted to see Jesus: a repentant heart who was desperately seeking…
- And Then
The week after our Easter celebration is full of heightened feelings of freedom, redemption... and things back to normal as we remember them. The disciples were so used to ministering with Jesus with them... but time came where they had to…
- Caden St. John
We are living in some very trying times! When it comes to multitasking, we can find ourselves prioritizing out the things that matter, and making the thing that do not paramount. However, are we preparing the church for when Christ comes t…
- Pt. 1
A big challenge we have in this life is knowing who or what to follow. Next, HOW should we follow? Christ had many followers... until his teachings were either too hard or too offensive. The message of Christ isn't easy, especially in a wo…
- Protect The House
Home is where we lay our head, and our full attention to keep safe. Often we are putting up barriers and ways to maintain our security, and rightly so considering the world we live in. It is easy to assume we are safe, but what little leak…
- Fight for Formation
It's not a matter of "if" we will have difficult seasons, but "when." And it's not a matter of when we will be ready, but how we will be ready. We live in a very broken world, and it is important to us as humans to find a place that, not o…
- Pt. 2
We are finishing up a quick sermon series called "Lies of a Love Song." We all enjoy the anthems of love, and often we see and hear them used in some of the biggest moments of life. But there often can be a negative attachment to the songs…
- Pt. 1
Love is in the air! Or...at least that is what we are told during the month of February. Valentine's Day is a time when we show just how much we love others, but it can also be a routine of actions we've done for many years without much in…
- GO
We love being the body of Christ. It is led by the Creator of the universe, the One who knows our innermost being. However, it can be easy to assume that we only have a single role, rather than to accept that perhaps we can operate in role…
- Willie Robertson
Willie Robertson, known for Duck Dynasty, spoke to the River of Life - Cold Spring community about family, business, and his Christian faith. He shared personal stories and a challenge to listeners.
- Pt. 2
This episode discusses prayer as a powerful tool against darkness and fear, emphasizing it as a two-way conversation that fosters intimacy with God. Choosing to live in personal reality often leads to falling short, highlighting the import…
- Pt. 1
This episode of River of Life - Cold Spring introduces a new series on prayer, emphasizing a relationship with God over a list of grievances. It suggests prayer is about inviting God into daily life to effect change through the Holy Spirit.
- Kendall Alfaro
Kendall Alfaro joined River of Life - Cold Spring to discuss living a life free from distractions. Alfaro, who is also the National Speed The Light Director, emphasized focusing on one's relationship with Jesus over distractions like phone…
- Looking Back + Moving Forward
The River of Life - Cold Spring episode "Looking Back + Moving Forward" reflects on God's work in 2025 and expresses anticipation for 2026, framed as obedience to God's faithfulness.
- Prince of Peace
This episode examines the prophetic title 'Prince of Peace' for the Messiah, questioning if peace can be found by trusting in this person. It encourages listeners to place their faith in the one who embodies peace.
- Everlasting Father
This episode studies the prophetic name "Everlasting Father" given to the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6. It addresses the perceived dichotomy of Jesus being the Son of God while also being called the Everlasting Father, and explores the meaning of…
- Mighty God
This episode features Pastor Kirby's teaching on God as our Mighty God, connecting to the series on Isaiah 9:6. The message follows a Kids Christmas Musical presented by the children's ministry.
- Wonderful Counselor
This episode discusses the Christmas season and the birth of Christ Jesus as a historical turning point for hope and joy. It uses Martha's story to illustrate a common mistake of waiting for a promise instead of recognizing its presence, u…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 9
This message explores the practice of giving thanks, emphasizing it as a deliberate choice and response to God's presence rather than a reaction to circumstances. It encourages a daily prayer of thankfulness.
- Project Rescue
The River of Life - Cold Spring episode features Project Rescue, an organization dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual slavery and restoring hope. The discussion covers their journey and their efforts to assist those in need.
- The Battle Within - Pt. 8
This episode discusses how attitude is our response to life's ups and downs. It highlights that a positive perspective helps us understand circumstances don't define us, while negativity can create a self-imposed prison. The message aims t…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 7
This message may be a little difficult to listen to... because we are talking about letting go of control. Control is often the antithesis to the ministry that God wants to do. A massive, all knowing, all encompassing God should be able to…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 6
We are getting close to the end of the Battle Within series, and each theme represents real but often misunderstood emotions we face in this life. Perhaps the most misunderstood of all is disappointment; often times, we are disappointed wi…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 5
Sunday was a big day in history for River of Life Church! Find out more why: https://riveroflifeag.org/albany-campus This week we are addressing a great battle than many aren't quire sure how to prepare for: fear. Fear is the greatest enem…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 4
Knowing who you are is a greatly affected by your ethics and convictions. Our morals are often what keep us centered and established, but what happens when we go against these very things? What happens when we keep going against what we be…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 3
One of the hardest battles we can ever face are the internal consequences of actions; whether of our own doing, or done to us. The reality is that letting go of past pain is one of the toughest battles we can face, and to try and forget is…
- The Battle Within - Pt. 1
Let's talk about anger... a phrase you rarely ever hear spoken gently on. Anger is one of the greatest emotions we have: it can lead us to act, but it can also lead us to hurt. Scripture says to not sin in your anger... but it doesn't say…
- Game Day - Pt. 2
Change in our world is often prompted by response to the forces around us. We change because we have to, not because we want to. And sometimes this change is great, but often it is uncomfortable, uncertain, and can induce fear. But what if…
- Game Day - Pt. 1
This weekends podcast is a short reflection on how we should be prepared in all ways to share the Gospel. The one who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy is after us, but we can give him the tools and the advances to use against us. If we ar…
- James 5
The irony of trying to find happiness in this life is that it is never fulfilling. It's something we invest for, work for, and sacrifice for, but it is ultimately a feeling, as much as sorrow and fear is. These reactionary emotions often b…
- James 4
It is easy to live our life in the world WITH the world, verses life in the world IN the world. The difference is this: Who is your lord? Is it Jesus? Is it work? Is it a relationship? To build our kingdom here on earth may last for a whil…
- Kid's Sunday
What does it looks like to achieve greatness in life? Is it about acclaim? Is it about wealth? Is it about security? Often we find that to achieve greatness requires sacrifice... but what are we sacrificing? Are we sacrificing the wrong th…
- Faith In The Fire - James 2
We are continuing our series on James, venturing into what it looks like to not just talk the talk, but truly walk the walk. Our lives in Christ are NOT made possible by our works, however, our works flow from the life we live in Christ. W…
- Faith In The Fire - James 1
The book of James in the Bible is from the heart of one of Jesus' disciples; His very own half-brother, James. His words are from a perspective of Christian living that is relevant even to this day. How we act, our conduct, and approach is…
- Gabriel Zamora
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one of the most impactful and controversial events in history. The implications of such an act make Jesus and the disciples liars, or Jesus is truly God. It cannot be anything in-between. T…
- Out of Character - Pt. 7
When others talk about hearing God, we are quick to assume there is a character trait that can simply be described as... crazy. This must be how those around Noah, the man who built the ark, must have felt. But the greatest miracle of this…
- Free Indeed - Pt. 1
To live free is not just a position politically, but a state of mind many are seeking. To be free is not something we should have to fight for, yet history has taught us otherwise. Christ tells us that being free is not overcoming our oppr…
- Out of Character - Pt. 6
We are still navigating what it looks like to take on the character of God in spite of our own failing character. It can seem impossible to consider Jesus as fully God, fully human, but when we do so, we find the character of Christ is not…
- Father's Day - Pt. 5
The story of Paul is a unique story; he literally changes names to become one of the greatest voices in Christian history. However, his journey to what God eventually calls him to is anything bout ideal; he is on the opposite side of Chris…
- Out of Character - Pt. 4
When reading the Word of God, there are often stories and characters that seem to be unbelievable. In the case of the Israelites and Balaam, there is a talking donkey that really turns out to be more than just a weird story... it's actuall…
- Out of Character - Pt. 3
Our character has a greater influence than our actions. We all want to show others we are virtuous, but if we can't back this up with our everyday interactions, it only takes one moment for it all to fall down. Especially when we are stres…
- Out of Character - Pt. 2
We are entering into the second week of our series, Out of Character. David was a known as a man after God's own heart... who also failed. His character comes into question when we read the honest accounts of his life, but what made him we…
- Out of Character - Pt. 1
We are jumping into a new series talking about the humanity of many of the Bible's characters we read throughout the narrative of Scripture. The Bible was written with the purpose of connecting us to what to do, and what not to do. It wasn…
- The Tension of Redemption
We are joined by special guest Joe Anderson from Surrender Ministries! He has an amazing story of redemption from afflictions, addictions, marital struggles, and many more. His story reminds us that life can be chaotic, but life it doesn't…
- Easter 2025
We are celebrating our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the Hope of the nations, our King, and our Shepherd. Along with our celebration, we are exploring how Christ's love and death/resurrection can affect us. Our stories are what make Hi…
- One Day We Will Get It Right
We are preparing our hearts for Holy Week with a message on Palm Sunday. Pastor Kirby related the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem on a donkey to the same way we view Jesus. Often times, we want to view our relationship and perspective…
- If You Can - Pt. 3
We are taking a look into our experience as we navigate the ripple-effects of last week. We sought the Lord as a church last week for healings, deliverances, and miracles. While we have some amazing testimonies of some of these events, but…