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Excellent message from Philip Zodhiates on the Marks of a True Christian. Watch now, or listen online. Or LISTEN ONLINE here . THE MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN (Romans 12) “ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is acceptable and perfect,” (Romans 12:2 - ESV) Let love be genuine (v.9) Abhor what is evil, hold fast to what is good (v.9) Love one another with brotherly affection (v. 10) Outdo one another in showing honor  (v. 10) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in Spirit (v.11) Serve the Lord (v.11) Rejoice in hope (v.12) Be patient in tribulation (v.12) Be constant in prayer (v.12) Contribute to the needs of the saints (v. 13) Seek to show hospitality (v. 13) Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them (v. 14) Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep  (v. 15) Live in harmony with one another (v.16) Do not be haughty, b

We need your help! On Sunday, we'll be discussing whether it is possible to have a personal relationship with God. If your answer is, "yes", we would like to know about yours. Please take 5 minutes to fill out a very simple form with some questions about your "Life with God".  CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE FORM Here is the good news! On Friday at Noon, we will select Three local submissions at random and each one will receive a very nice "River Oaks Church" tumbler! What could be better than that?  You need to get your information in ASAP.  Name and email are not required on the form, but if you'd like a prize, you'll need to enter both. Thanks! Pastor Kevin

If you missed it, make sure to catch up by watching the sermon from Sunday. Pastor Wilson Ladringan shared a powerful testimony with us from his personal life. Pastor Wilson and his wife Cora serve the Aeta people group in the Philippines and their ministry and life story are incredible.  Please check it out here. Pastor Wilson referred to many verses in his message. Here they are: Pastor Wilson Ladrigan Life is Short: Live It Well October 7, 2018 We can trust God in All Things! Exodus 34:6 Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Keys to Facing Trials I Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:28 And we know that God

God Cares and He has Not Forgotten You! On Sunday, there were two prophetic words during our worship: I have not forgotten you. I have been faithful and I will always be faithful and you can trust me, you can come to me. The world around you would convince you to look elsewhere, the world around you would convince you to find your own solution. But, I am your solution! I am your strength. I am your light. I am your life. I am faithful. You can trust me. In the time that you are experiencing now, I am giving you an opportunity to know me more if you will come toward me, if you will pursue me. Don’t allow the circumstances of the day in public places, whether it would be politics, whether it would be public decisions, whether it be governments, whether it be your workplace. Don’t allow those things to determine what I am doing. They don’t determine what I am doing. Bring yourself into a focus of who I am. Set aside the distractions and fully worship me.  I had a picture of stand