Messages from Pastor Ben
These messages from Pastor Ben are intended for the Riverside CRC congregation, wherever and whoever they may be, as a touch-point during a time apart.
View from the Pew Blog
The View from the Pew is the blog of reflections and responses to Sunday morning worship, sermons, and events in the life of Riverside Christian Reformed Church. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the post authors, and not necessarily those of Riverside CRC, or the Christian Reformed Church.
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Heart Caught Up
Hearts are caught-up when there is right reverence and awe for who God is. Casual habit makes it easy to forget whose presence we are in. Caught-Up When you read 2 Samuel:6, (yes, the whole chapter) you get a story of King David. Let’s get caught-up on that story. Israel didn’t pursue recovering the Ark…

The Vintner of New Life
The vintner of new life works his first sign of water into wine. As usual, John’s Gospel takes us into something deeper. Thunder Rumbles As we get further into the season of Lent, and John’s Gospel, Jesus has not yet begun his earthly ministry. He does perform his first miraculous sign. Pastor Ben reminded us…

Intro To The Scriptures
An Intro to the Scriptures is necessary as we continue our year-long, three-part study of sin, salvation, and gratitude. The heart of our faith.

Immanuel – God With Us
Immanuel, literally – the God with us, He Himself will save His people from their sins. We must not understate how radical this is.