RiverLife Fellowship

We are tasked with being the image-bearers of God on this world, and charged to follow Jesus. But the world is determined to foil and disrupt that mission. In a time where the spirit of the age is filled with defense and deception, how to we carry the heart of God?

Join us in Chapel Hill as Campus Pastor Michael Pham leads us in locking eyes with Christ and leaning into the realities of His Spirit to carry His heart in the age we...

The Psalms reflect the reality of life in a fallen world, capturing the full range of human emotions. John Calvin once said the Psalms are "an anatomy of all the parts of the soul," and it's true. They don't just echo how we feel; they also offer us comfort, wisdom, hope, and peace. One of the central truths the Psalms teach is the importance of being honest with God. They are deeply relational—and as with any close relationship, t...

In John 5, Jesus steps into the crowded chaos of the Pool of Bethesda and singles out one man: lame for 38 years, full of disappointment, and seemingly out of hope. This man didn't ask to be healed, nor did he display great faith. But Jesus, full of mercy, healed him anyway.

Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade explores another encounter in the book of John to encourage us in the fact that healing is in God's heart.

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Jesus' brother James wrote to the church: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you," (James 4:8). Do you want to know the heart of your Father, reflected in the heart of Jesus? Do you want to know His nature, His character, His compassion for the people of the world He created? 

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger dives into how David expressed our Father's nature and love for us.

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The tension between our human tendencies and the life Christ has called us to is one that generations of Christians have struggled against. In Paul's letters, he invites us to be crucified with Christ. It's not always easy to give up the things we enjoy, but in order for Christ to shine through us, we need to die to our old selves and become new creations.

Join us in Mooresville as guest speaker Cory Meade encourages us to lean i...

The wind and waves still know the name of Jesus! In the midst of the chaos of the world, we can take hope in the sovereignty of our Lord and Savior, and we can trust in His goodness for us and the rest of the world.

Join us in Mooresville for an encouraging word from guest speaker Jim Hill about relying on the Lord in the midst of these frightening times.

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God is raising an army; and His army is unlike any army on earth; it is His Bride—those who are deeply in love with Jesus and speak from that place of devotion (Revelation 22:17). The enemy's greatest fear is not one person with a voice, but a multitude of surrendered voices echoing heaven together. 

Join us in Mooresville as Senior Pastor Byron Wicker encourages us to heed God's call for willing voices, and to let Him speak thro...

In John 4, a government official risks reputation and rank, traveling to Capernaum to Cana to beg Jesus for healing. His son was dying, hope was slipping—but Jesus spoke a word, and the man believed what he saw. That belief sparked a miracle, and a household came to faith.

Join us this week as Head Pastor Ryan Meade unpacks this powerful encounter and invites us to trust Jesus at His word.

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For the first time in decades, spiritual engagement is on the rise—and it's being led by Gen Z. As the next generation flocks to the Church, the need for discipleship and spiritual parenting is essential. Spiritual fathers and mothers need to guide, nurture, and disciple a revival generation into a lasting transformation.

Join us un Chapel Hill as guest speaker Niko Peele calls us to be the spiritual parents for those seeking God...

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The opening pages of the Bible describe four rivers that flow from Eden. The final chapter of the Bible again finds this river flowing from Heaven. And, all throughout the Bible, "there is a river whose streams make glad the city of God" (Psalm 46). This river is the spiritual reality of the Holy Spirit in all of our lives.

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger guides us towards discovering the practical aspects...

It's common to focus on the future—what comes next, what's not working, and what we hope God will do. Yet sometimes, our souls need a moment to reflect. Recall how God supported us during the times when we didn't think we could get through. It reminds you that you're not where you are today because you for everything right, but because He never let go; He got it right.

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Who is the Holy Spirit? Why was He sent? As we remember Pentecost Sunday, the person of the Holy Spirit is top of mind. Jesus describes him in John 14, and we learn there that the Holy Spirit is multifaceted and complex.

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger dives into the Holy Spirit's role as our Comforter and our peace.

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We naturally long for God's "right hand" to move in our lives—reflecting His visible strength and action (Exodus 15:6). We love the stories of His glory. The church and the world need to see more of His right-hand power. Yet, there is another power, subtler and less visible: God's "left hand." This power operates like leaven in dough—quiet, hidden, and transformative (Matt. 13:33). It works from within, shaping us deeply.

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In John 3, a respected Pharisee named Nicodemus risks his reputation to seek out Jesus under the cover of night. With humility and curiosity, he asks questions that challenge his deepest beliefs—and in response, Jesus reveals truths that would change the world, including the promise of eternal life through God's extravagant love.

Join us in Wilmington as Head Pastor Ryan Meade unpacks this powerful encounter and invites us to be ...

The images and stories of the Old Testament are types and shadows for what God would do when Jesus came. Noah released a dove in Genesis 8, and that occurrence is an image of what would come. At Jesus' baptism, the Holy Spirit came as a dove on Jesus. Today, that dove is in our midst to release our identity as sons and daughters.

Join us in Chapel Hill as Head Pastor Matthew Bollinger encourages us in our relationship to God and ...