In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Colossians 4:2–6 and the sixth of our eight church commitments—faithful participation in God’s mission. The church doesn’t exist merely to gather, but to be shaped and sent. Worship together forms hearts for everyday faithfulness in the places we live, work, and play.

Jeff reminds us that Paul’s words to the church in Colossae call believers to prayer, perception, and proclamation—to live wisely toward outsiders, make the most of every opportunity, and let every word be filled with grace and seasoned with salt. Mission isn’t about strategy or size; it’s about embodying Christ’s light and goodness in daily life.

Scripture: Colossians 4:2–6
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 6
Message: Committed to Everyday Faithfulness
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain

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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now, in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors—gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Hebrews 10:19–25 and the fifth of our eight church commitments—presence and participation through regular gathering. Church isn’t about control, counting, or convincing; it’s about diatribō—letting Christ wear off on us as we regularly gather in community and are formed together for God’s kingdom.

Jeff reminds us that when we meet, we practice our eschatological hope—a preview of the day we will be gathered to Christ. Learn why our commitment to meet together isn’t about metrics but about belonging, encouragement, and transformation.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 5
Message: Committed to Gathering Together
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain

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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors, gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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On October 19 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our “8 Commitments” series with “The Church We Build Together,” drawn from Colossians 3:1–17.

In this message, Pastor Jeff reminded us that the church isn’t something we attend—it’s something we build together. Drawing from Paul’s vision in Colossians, we were challenged to invest who we are—our time, gifts, and hearts—into the church’s worship, community, and mission. When Christ’s peace rules our hearts and His word dwells richly among us, our shared life becomes the overflow of His presence. The church becomes not a business or a program, but a family shaped by love, gratitude, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1–17
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 4
Message: The Church We Build Together
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain

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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors, gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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On October 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff continued our “8 Commitments” series with “Committed to A Shared Statement of Faith,” drawn from 1 Timothy 4:1–16.

In this message, Pastor Jeff McLain reminded us that good doctrine keeps us anchored when the waves of culture crash against us. Drawing from Paul’s words to Timothy, we were challenged to “train ourselves to be godly,” recognizing that faith, like fitness, requires practice, discipline, and perseverance. Doctrine is not about winning arguments but about shaping our lives and keeping the church healthy and strong. As a community, we are called to stay rooted in Scripture, accountable to one another, and centered on the teachings of Jesus—so that when the world swells with confusion, we remain grounded in truth and grace.

About River Corner Church

River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors—gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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On October 5, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff continued our "8 Commitments" series with "A Local Community of Trust and Commitment" from Philippians 2.

In examining Philippians 2, we see how Paul calls the church to a shared humility and unity modeled after Christ Himself. Pastor Jeff reminded us that trust is the foundation of all meaningful relationships and that membership at River Corner Church is not about status but about linking arms in a hard-won unity and a costly holiness. As we follow Jesus together, we build a community marked by integrity, humility, and love—a trusted family of faith where we can grow, serve, and shine like stars in the world.

About River Corner Church

River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors — gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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On September 28, we began our 8 Commitments series by exploring the first: following Jesus wholeheartedly and personally in community.

On September 28, River Corner Church launched our new sermon series, 8 Commitments. In this first message, Pastor Jeff McLain explores what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and personally. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and other passages, he reminds us that discipleship is never meant to be lived in isolation. Our faith is strengthened in community, as each believer’s personal “yes” to Jesus joins together to form the body of Christ. This foundational commitment becomes the root from which all others grow, shaping us into a church that reflects unity, maturity, and the love of Christ.

About River Corner Church

River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors — gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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On September 15, Pastor Jeff McLain spoke at River Corner Church on Right Here, Right Now from 1 Corinthians 7:15–24. In this message, Jeff reminded us that faithfulness to Christ doesn’t require a bigger stage, a different role, or a new situation. Instead, Paul’s command to the Corinthians — and to all the churches — is to live as believers right here, right now, in the circumstances God has already assigned to us.

Drawing from Paul’s own example of ordinary faithfulness — mentoring, tentmaking, writing letters, and walking alongside people in daily life — Jeff encouraged us to see our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and friendships as our mission fields. He challenged us not to chase busyness, platforms, or status, but to recognize that God has already placed value on our lives through Christ, and He longs to bring value through us wherever we are.

The call of the gospel is not to “be your best self” or stay as you are, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus right here, right now.

About River Corner Church

River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors — gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

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On September 7, 2025, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford began by drawing from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, noting that towers symbolize both safety and authority but can also represent false strongholds. He connected this imagery to Psalm 91, where God is described as a tower of refuge, a place of protection and peace for those who dwell in Him

The sermon unpacked how Psalm 91 promises God’s covering, yet Christians still face suffering. Kevin explained that Satan misused Psalm 91 in Jesus’ temptation (Matthew 4), trying to reduce God to a formula. Jesus responded by affirming trust in God even amid trials. Bradford emphasized that God sometimes delivers us from suffering and other times sustains us through it, with ultimate healing guaranteed in eternity.

He then contrasted two “towers”:

• One built on truth about God, producing peace, trust, and resilience.
• One built on lies and false strongholds, which take root in our thoughts and distort our outlook.

Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:1–5, Kevin highlighted the need to “demolish strongholds” by taking every thought captive to Christ. He noted that thoughts come from ourselves, culture, or spiritual influences, and if left unchecked, they can create negative strongholds. Conversely, setting our minds on God builds life-giving strongholds of trust and faith

Message September 7, 2025.

Practical applications included:

• Recognizing thoughts as random and refusing to let harmful ones take root.
• Setting minds on Christ through prayer, Scripture, and community (Colossians 3:1–11).
• Allowing God, not self-reliance, to form and sustain us.

Kevin concluded by reminding the congregation that when life’s assaults come, Christians are called to run to God rather than away from Him, finding shelter in the Most High and security in His presence.

Who we are together.

River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.

What we practice together.

Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.

Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.

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