Riverbend Youth

Our students were given the chance to ask Pastor Dave ANYTHING—and he had no idea what questions were coming.So instead of a normal sermon, we handed our senior pastor a stack of anonymous questions submitted by...

What are you still holding on to?Bitterness? Resentment? Hurt.? Anger? Sometimes the things we refuse to let go of take up more space in our hearts than we realize.In this message, D$ uses the story of Joseph and his...

What does it actually mean to be adopted into God’s family?In Romans 8, Paul says that we have not received a spirit of slavery and fear, but the Spirit of ADOPTION...the Spirit that reminds us that we are God’s...

Why does God allow suffering? In this episode of The Christian Call , Lillie and Stella have an honest conversation about one of the hardest questions Christians—and especially teenagers—can ask: If God is loving and...

What if someone paid a debt you could never afford to pay?In 2016, John Oliver and "Last Week Tonight" purchased $15 million of medical debt owed by 9,000 people—and then erased it. Thousands of people who woke up owing...

What do you do when someone hurts you? It’s easy to hold onto the anger, resentment, and bitterness—especially when you feel like you have every right to be upset. But what if holding onto that hurt is actually keeping...

What is RBYouth really all about? As we look ahead to another year of ministry, we’re going back to the heart of why we do what we do. Every event, Sunday, Bible study, small group, discipleship opportunity, social...

What does the Bible actually mean by purity ? Purity isn't just about what you do—or how you look on the outside. Biblical purity starts in the heart. Jesus cares about our motives, our thoughts, our character, and...

What is faith... really? Hebrews 11 is one of the most famous chapters in the entire Bible, but it's often misunderstood. In this message, we walk verse-by-verse through the "Hall of Faith" to discover what Biblical...

What if we've been using the word "love" completely wrong?We say we love tacos... and we love our families.Those obviously aren't the same thing.So what did Jesus actually mean when He commanded us to love one...

You are an example whether you realize it or not.In this message, D$ challenges students to rethink what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 about being the “salt of the earth” and...

What if one of the most powerful forces in your life isn't your talent, your grades, or your influence—but your WORDS?In Week 1 of our summer series, "The Example," we explore the first challenge from 1 Timothy 4:12...

Have you ever looked at someone else's life and suddenly felt worse about your own? Maybe they seem prettier, smarter, more athletic, more popular, or more successful. In a world filled with social media, comparison has...

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Beverly shares her journey through the unimaginable loss of her only daughter, Tatiana, who died by suicide in 2016.With remarkable honesty, Beverly opens up about...

How do we know Christianity is the right religion? In the first episode of our new series, The Big Questions , Lillie sits down with Sofi from RBYouth for an honest conversation about faith, doubt, grace, and what makes...