James River Church Podcast
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Welcome to the James River Church podcast where you will find weekly encouraging sermons from Pastor John Lindell and others! James River Church is one church in multiple locations in the Southwest Missouri area. To learn more, visit...
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Welcome to the James River Church podcast where you will find weekly encouraging sermons from Pastor John Lindell and others! James River Church is one church in multiple locations in the Southwest Missouri area. To learn more, visit jamesriver.church. James River Church, led by Pastors John and Debbie Lindell, is one church in four locations in southwest Missouri, with additional campuses online. The church is passionate about making everyone connected to James River Church feel welcomed home through inspiring worship services and high-energy kids and youth programs. The leadership at James River Church is dedicated to teaching the whole Word of God through engaging, expository preaching. We pray these messages are a blessing and encouragement to your life as God reveals His truth to you through the good news of the Gospel!
Twitter:
@jamesriver
Language:
English
Contact:
4175815433
Website:
https://jamesriver.church/
Episodes
God Is Your Provider | John Lindell
3/13/2026
Will you trust God when you have nothing left? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how God meets us in seasons of lack and calls us to trust Him beyond what we can see, just as He did for Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17:8–16. Our prayer is that your faith would rise in the middle of uncertainty and you would experience God’s faithful provision one step of obedience at a time.
Duration:00:29:39
True Faith | Brandon Lindell
3/11/2026
What does true faith in God look like? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see in James 2:20–26 that true faith is more than a label or belief in name only—it is living, obedient, and revealed by action. Our prayer is that this message would stir your heart to move beyond empty faith and walk in the kind of faith that trusts God, obeys Him, and believes He can do the impossible.
Duration:00:39:32
Discouraged, Not Defeated | David Lindell
2/27/2026
How do you overcome discouragement and find hope in God? In this message from Pastor David Lindell, Psalm 42 shows us how to respond to discouragement with faith—anchoring our hearts in God’s unfailing love and choosing hope. Our prayer is that you would preach truth to your soul, stay connected to God’s people, and remember that in Christ, you are not defeated.
Duration:00:24:04
The Sin Of Prejudice And Partiality | John Lindell
2/24/2026
What does the Bible say about prejudice?
In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we confront the sin of prejudice in James 2:1–13 and see that God shows no partiality. Our prayer is that you would live out the mercy and impartial love of Jesus, treating every person with the grace and dignity Christ has shown you.
Duration:00:45:08
How Can I Hear God’s Voice Clearly? | John Lindell
2/20/2026
How Can I Hear God’s Voice Clearly? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we discover clear, biblical steps to hearing God’s voice—through repentance, closeness to His presence, obedience, and a life grounded in His Word. Our prayer is that as you lean in and listen, you will recognize His voice with confidence and respond with faith.
Duration:00:30:02
Truths About True Religion | John Lindell
2/17/2026
What is true religion? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we discover from James 1 that true religion is revealed in how we speak, how we care for those in need, and how we guard our lives from the world’s influence. Our prayer is that you would not merely listen to God’s Word, but live it out daily with integrity, love, and wholehearted devotion to Christ.
Duration:00:46:09
Are You Listening? | John Lindell
2/16/2026
How Can I Hear God’s Voice When He Feels Silent? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, based on 1 Samuel 3:1–10, we are reminded that God is always speaking—but He speaks most clearly to those who are positioned in His presence and willing to say, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” Our prayer is that you would move beyond complacency, draw near to God with fresh hunger, and develop a heart that is ready to hear and obey His voice.
Duration:00:25:09
Kingdom Impact Sunday | Brandon Lindell
2/10/2026
How can my giving make an eternal impact around the world? In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we are challenged to see Kingdom Impact giving as a faith-filled response to Jesus’ call to reach our Jerusalem, our nation, and the nations of the world with the gospel. Our prayer is that as you listen, God would speak clearly to your heart, stir bold faith within you, and use your generosity to change lives for eternity.
Duration:00:50:00
Hunger for God | John Lindell
2/6/2026
Do you hunger for God? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how spiritual hunger impacts our ability to receive from God, changes our desires, and is intensified through intentional pursuit of His presence. Our prayer is that this message would stir a fresh hunger in your heart to seek God wholeheartedly and experience deeper transformation in your walk with Him.
Duration:00:24:18
Making a Kingdom Impact | David Lindell
2/3/2026
Am I building what Jesus is building with my life and my resources?
In this message from Pastor David Lindell, we are confronted with a defining question about whether our priorities align with God’s heart to reach the lost through His Church—starting locally and extending to the ends of the earth. Our prayer is that God would speak clearly to your heart, stir your faith to action, and invite you into a supernatural journey of generosity that produces eternal fruit.
Duration:00:52:17
Today’s Posture Tomorrow’s Possibilities | Justin Jahanshir
2/2/2026
Is your response to God positioning you for victory?
In this message from Pastor Justin Jahanshir, we see how our posture of faith, obedience, and heart directly shapes the possibilities God releases into our future through the story of Elisha and King Joash in 2 Kings 13. Our prayer is that this message would challenge you to respond wholeheartedly to God’s instruction so you can walk in the fullness of His power and purpose.
Duration:00:19:00
Letting God’s Word Work In You | John Lindell
1/28/2026
How does God's Word change people?
In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how receiving God’s Word with humility and responding to it with obedience leads to lasting transformation and blessing in our lives. Our prayer is that as you listen, you would allow God’s Word to take root in your heart, shape your actions, and produce spiritual fruit as you put it into practice each day.
Duration:00:25:21
Settle It: God Is Good! | John Lindell
1/23/2026
Do you believe God is really good? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we are reminded from James 1:16–17 that God is unchanging in His nature and unfailing in His goodness, and that every good and perfect gift comes from Him. Our prayer is that you would guard the truth of God’s goodness in your heart, recognize His gifts in your life, and rest with confidence in His faithful and unchanging character.
Duration:00:21:46
Overcoming Temptation | John Lindell
1/20/2026
How can I overcome temptation?
In this message Pastor John Lindell shares from James 1:13–18 how temptation follows a predictable pattern, why it never comes from God, and how God faithfully provides a way of escape through His truth and His Word. Our prayer is that you would be strengthened to recognize the lies of temptation, stand firm in God’s promises, and walk in freedom and victory through the power of Christ.
Duration:00:47:38
Joy In The Midst Of Trials | John Lindell
1/16/2026
How can I have joy in the middle of trials?
In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn how God invites us to pray with joy, keep a Christ-centered perspective, and participate in spiritual growth even during difficult seasons. Our prayer is that as you trust God in the midst of trials, His joy and peace would guard your heart and mind and strengthen you to walk forward in faith.
Duration:00:32:03
When Life Is Hard – God Is Working | John Lindell
1/14/2026
Why does God allow trials when life feels so hard?
In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we learn from James 1:1–12 how God is actively at work through trials—developing perseverance, maturity, and spiritual depth even when circumstances are difficult. Our prayer is that as you face challenges, you would respond with joy, faith, and wisdom, trusting that God is using every season to strengthen you and prepare you for the crown of life He has promised.
Duration:00:45:37
God Is Working While We Fast | John Lindell
1/10/2026
What happens when we fast and pray?
In this message from Lead Pastor John Lindell, we explore Acts 10 and discover how God works in powerful, unexpected ways while His people fast—bringing revelation, direction, salvation, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that as you seek the Lord through fasting and prayer, you would trust that God is working not only in the areas you are believing for, but also far beyond what you could ask or imagine.
Duration:00:21:27
Decide This Year Will Be Different | John Lindell
1/6/2026
What does it look like to truly meet with God and experience real change in your life? In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see how Jacob’s encounter with God shows us the power of personal surrender, persistent faith, and allowing God to transform us from the inside out. Our prayer is that as you step into a new year, you would choose to meet with God, hold onto Him in faith, and experience the life-changing blessing that comes through transformation.
Duration:00:45:08
An Open Heaven In 2026 | John Lindell
12/30/2025
What does it mean to experience an open heaven over your life? In this message, Pastor John Lindell reveals how God opens moments where heaven and earth intersect through His presence and voice. Our prayer is that as you seek the Lord, you would recognize His nearness and walk into an open heaven marked by His promises and blessing.
Duration:00:52:45
3 Truths From The Christmas Story | Brandon Lindell
12/23/2025
What can we learn from the Christmas story about how God works in our lives? In this message, Pastor Brandon Lindell shares how we discover three powerful truths from the Christmas story that show how God works through ordinary people, speaks to them, and faithfully keeps His promises. Our prayer is that as you reflect on Mary and Joseph’s faith, you would be encouraged to trust God’s word, believe His promises, and recognize His presence at work in your own life today.
Duration:00:21:13