What kind of wisdom is shaping your life?  In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from James 3:13–18 that true wisdom is shown by a life marked by humility, while earthly wisdom is driven by envy, selfish ambition, and disorder. Our prayer is that you would seek the wisdom that comes from heaven and live a life marked by purity, peace, mercy, and righteousness.
The Wonderful Results Of Powerful Prayer | John Lindell
19/03/2026 | 32 mins.
What happens when you refuse to stop praying until God answers?  In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from 1 Kings 18 that powerful prayer hears what others cannot, walks in humility, keeps believing, and positions us to see God do the impossible. Our prayer is that you would grow in confidence to pray according to God’s will and keep seeking Him until you see the wonderful results of powerful prayer.
What You Say Is What You Get | John Lindell
17/03/2026 | 48 mins.
What do your words reveal about your heart? Â In this message from Pastor John Lindell, we see from James 3 that our words reveal the condition of our heart and carry the power of life and death. Our prayer is that God would help you surrender your speech to Him, so your words reflect His wisdom, bring healing, and honor Him in every part of your life.
God Is Your Provider | John Lindell
12/03/2026 | 29 mins.
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.
True Faith | Brandon Lindell
10/03/2026 | 39 mins.
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.
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!
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