Rivers Crossing Sermons

To Live Is Christ

This message explores Paul’s powerful declaration in Philippians 1 20–26 that “to live is Christ and to die is gain.” It challenges believers to move beyond being fans of Jesus and step into the costly, joyful life of a fully engaged follower; serving, giving, worshiping, and pursuing the mission of Christ with their whole lives.

Advance The Gospel

This message explores how the Apostle Paul maintained unshakable joy while imprisoned in Rome. Walking through Philippians 1:12–19, it contrasts happiness with joy and shows how a life centered on advancing the gospel keeps circumstances, critics, and hardship from stealing our joy. The message challenges believers to focus on the mission of Jesus and boldly share their faith so the gospel continues to move forward.

Three Thieves of Joy

Kicking off a study through Philippians, this message explores how the Apostle Paul could write about joy while sitting in a Roman prison. From Philippians 1:1–11, it identifies three “thieves” that quietly drain joy—disconnection from gospel community, a hardened heart, and small, self-centered prayer, and shows how the cross anchors a joy that circumstances cannot steal.

An Extraordinary Sacrifice

Pastor Paul Taylor unpacks Mary of Bethany’s alabaster-jar offering as a picture of costly, beautiful worship and invites Rivers Crossing into a similar kairos moment through the Greater Things Project. Through Scripture, personal stories, and bold challenges, it calls every believer to move beyond “safe” giving into extraordinary, faith-filled sacrifice that will impact generations and fuel greater things for Jesus.

The Grace of Giving

This message explores how encountering the grace of God transforms the way believers view money, possessions, and generosity. Through Scripture and practical application, it challenges followers of Jesus to settle the issue of ownership, discover the joy of giving, and step into faith-filled generosity that fuels lasting kingdom impact through the Greater Things Project.

Generational Legacy

This message unpacks God’s heart for generational legacy and challenges the church to intentionally fight for the hearts, faith, and future of the next generation. Through Scripture and real-life vision, it highlights why sacrificial faith, intentional environments, and lived-out obedience are essential to seeing kids and students come to know Jesus and live extraordinary lives.

It’s Time For Greater Things

Pastor Paul Taylor launches the Greater Things Project, calling Rivers Crossing into a kairos moment that will shape generations. Rooted in John 14:12 and stories of past faith steps, he explains the vision for a new 1,900–seat worship center, expanded kids and special needs spaces, and accelerated church planting, challenging every believer to move from safe giving to faith-filled sacrifice so more people can experience the “day of salvation.”

All Your Strength

All Your Mind

Pastor Paul Taylor teaches that there’s no shortcut to spiritual transformation, and loving God with all your mind requires intentional, Spirit-led renewal. From Psalm 139, 1 Corinthians 2, Romans 12, and Philippians 4, he explains that God knows our thoughts, our thinking is limited yet powerful, and believers are responsible to take thoughts captive and reprogram what they “tune into.”

All Your Soul

Pastor Paul Taylor continues the No Quick Fix series by unpacking what it truly means to love God with all your soul. Teaching from Mark 12, Psalms, Deuteronomy, and the Gospels, this message defines the soul as our desires, personality, direction, and God-given life, and calls believers to seek God passionately, love Him personally, and follow Him persistently—rejecting spiritual shortcuts for a lifelong devotion to Jesus.