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Welcome to the James River Church video 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!
Episodes

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
18 min

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
10 min

Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
31 min

Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026
25 min
Do I know Jesus or just know about Him?
In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see how the resurrection of Jesus confronts empty religion and invites us into a real, life-changing relationship with the risen Savior. Our prayer is that this message would awaken your faith, help you truly see Jesus, and lead you into the new life only He can give.

Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026
19 min

Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
30 min
Why does life feel so hard?
In this message from Pastor Brandon Lindell, we see from James 4:1–6 that the battles around us often reveal a deeper war within us, rooted in selfish desires and friendship with the world. Our prayer is that as God exposes what is causing conflict, you would respond with humility, repentance, and receive the greater grace He gives to those who come back to Him.

Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
39 min
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.

Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
32 min

Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
48 min

Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
29 min

Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
39 min
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.

Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
23 min

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
44 min
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.

Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
29 min
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.

Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
45 min
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.

Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
24 min
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.

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
49 min

Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
24 min

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
52 min
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.

Feb 1, 2026
Feb 1, 2026
18 min
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.
