<description>JESUS FORSAKENNESS means my FORGIVENESS 
FOR OUR FORGIVENESS, JESUS FORSAKEN

SUBSTITUTES?

The label might read “plant-based meat substitute”, but I’m sorry, there’s just no such thing as a “Garden Burger”; I don’t care who puts one on their menu. “Hamburger” means meat!

And please, don’t try to fool me into thinking “carob” is “chocolate.” It never has been nor will it ever be, in any universe!

Seems like we have substitutes for everything in our day. Though I am no fan of substitutes in my food, unfortunately I’ve had to turn to them more since my little cardiac event of July ’23!

There is one substitute, for which I will be forever thankful, and I pray you will be too. Theologians call it “Sacrificial Substitutionary Atonement”. This is what Jesus did on the Cross for the world, where HE was FORSAKEN by everyone, including His FATHER!

In this message, we explore why Jesus cried out “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?”

Pastor Joe Still</description>

JESUS FORSAKENNESS means my FORGIVENESS 
FOR OUR …

JESUS FORSAKENNESS means my FORGIVENESS 
FOR OUR FORGIVENESS, JESUS FORSAKEN

SUBSTITUTES?

The label might read “plant-based meat substitute”, but I’m sorry, there’s just no such thing as a “Garden Burger”; I don’t care who puts one on their menu. “Hamburger” means meat!

And please, don’t try to fool me into thinking “carob” is “chocolate.” It never has been nor will it ever be, in any universe!

Seems like we have substitutes for everything in our day. Though I am no fan of substitutes in my food, unfortunately I’ve had to turn to them more since my little cardiac event of July ’23!

There is one substitute, for which I will be forever thankful, and I pray you will be too. Theologians call it “Sacrificial Substitutionary Atonement”. This is what Jesus did on the Cross for the world, where HE was FORSAKEN by everyone, including His FATHER!

In this message, we explore why Jesus cried out “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?”

Pastor Joe Still

What Jesus Said in Red: Jesus Forsaken for Our Forgiveness - April 6, 2025

<description>This Sunday, as we continue in our teaching series, “WHAT JESUS SAID IN RED”, we examine the third of the seven, recorded statements, Jesus made while dying on the Cross.  This statement, found in John 19:25-27, is a very personal statement of love Jesus makes directly to his mother and one of his very best friends.

Jesus endured incredible pain as his organs began shutting down. Even in the midst of that great suffering, Jesus lovingly provides for the long-term care of his mother.  Only by using the stake driven through his feet as a cruel step, could Jesus gain every breath needed to speak a word.  Pushing Himself up Jesus would utter these loving words of provision and protection for his mom, demonstrating his deep devotion as her eldest son.  His words here, though brief, teach us much of what it means for us to love the Jesus way.

Early in his teaching ministry, Jesus began teaching His followers that, “TO LOVE”, was the greatest commandment of all.  The way He died boldly demonstrated what He had declared.  Nobody ever loved like Jesus; and yet He called all who would follow Him, to love as He loved.

Consider this is my personal invitation to you, to join me, this Sunday at our service at 9:30 or 11AM, or in our livestream service at 11AM on riverbluff.live, as we learn to love the Jesus way!

Pastor Joe</description>

This Sunday, as we continue in our teaching serie…

This Sunday, as we continue in our teaching series, “WHAT JESUS SAID IN RED”, we examine the third of the seven, recorded statements, Jesus made while dying on the Cross.  This statement, found in John 19:25-27, is a very personal statement of love Jesus makes directly to his mother and one of his very best friends.

Jesus endured incredible pain as his organs began shutting down. Even in the midst of that great suffering, Jesus lovingly provides for the long-term care of his mother.  Only by using the stake driven through his feet as a cruel step, could Jesus gain every breath needed to speak a word.  Pushing Himself up Jesus would utter these loving words of provision and protection for his mom, demonstrating his deep devotion as her eldest son.  His words here, though brief, teach us much of what it means for us to love the Jesus way.

Early in his teaching ministry, Jesus began teaching His followers that, “TO LOVE”, was the greatest commandment of all.  The way He died boldly demonstrated what He had declared.  Nobody ever loved like Jesus; and yet He called all who would follow Him, to love as He loved.

Consider this is my personal invitation to you, to join me, this Sunday at our service at 9:30 or 11AM, or in our livestream service at 11AM on riverbluff.live, as we learn to love the Jesus way!

Pastor Joe

What Jesus Said in Red: About Love - March 30, 2025

<description>The older I’ve grown, the more aware I’ve become, I can learn something new from anyone, if I will listen carefully and truly “be in the moment” with them. My grandkids have been especially helpful in teaching me this lesson!

This principle is particularly applicable when it comes to GOD’s Word. Every person who shows up in the scriptures had their story handpicked by GOD to be included in His Holy Word. Each of their story’s deserves our undivided attention, because each can help us see a different facet of our “Good and Beautiful GOD”!

I pray you’ll join me as we learn from a dying thief how to have a “Sure Salvation”!

Pastor Joe Still</description>

The older I’ve grown, the more aware I’ve become,…

The older I’ve grown, the more aware I’ve become, I can learn something new from anyone, if I will listen carefully and truly “be in the moment” with them. My grandkids have been especially helpful in teaching me this lesson!

This principle is particularly applicable when it comes to GOD’s Word. Every person who shows up in the scriptures had their story handpicked by GOD to be included in His Holy Word. Each of their story’s deserves our undivided attention, because each can help us see a different facet of our “Good and Beautiful GOD”!

I pray you’ll join me as we learn from a dying thief how to have a “Sure Salvation”!

Pastor Joe Still

What Jesus Said in Red: A Sure Salvation - March 23, 2025

<description>While it may not surprise anyone, I have a number of hard copy Bibles in my personal library, (along with many digital editions)! My favorite Bibles, are the “Red-Letter” editions. They have the words the incarnated JESUS spoke printed in red, which make HIS spoken words really stand out.

Yes! I am keenly aware that every word in the Bible was GOD-breathed. But, I also know that every word in our Bibles exists to point us to JESUS; HE said so! “Here you are scouring through the Scriptures, hoping that you will find eternal life among a pile of scrolls. What you don’t seem to understand is that the Scriptures point to Me.” (John 5:39) . Those “red-lettered words” just point me to HIM a little quicker!

While there are many red words in my Red-Letter edition Bibles; there are seven red-lettered words JESUS spoke, that carry an even greater weight for me. They were the seven word-phrases that HE spoke while shedding HIS precious blood on the Cross. Those seven words were truly “written in RED”!

I pray you’ll make plans now to join us every Sunday leading up to our EASTER CELEBRATION, as we look deeply at the seven statements JESUS made from the Cross.

Pastor Joe Still</description>

While it may not surprise anyone, I have a number…

While it may not surprise anyone, I have a number of hard copy Bibles in my personal library, (along with many digital editions)! My favorite Bibles, are the “Red-Letter” editions. They have the words the incarnated JESUS spoke printed in red, which make HIS spoken words really stand out.

Yes! I am keenly aware that every word in the Bible was GOD-breathed. But, I also know that every word in our Bibles exists to point us to JESUS; HE said so! “Here you are scouring through the Scriptures, hoping that you will find eternal life among a pile of scrolls. What you don’t seem to understand is that the Scriptures point to Me.” (John 5:39) . Those “red-lettered words” just point me to HIM a little quicker!

While there are many red words in my Red-Letter edition Bibles; there are seven red-lettered words JESUS spoke, that carry an even greater weight for me. They were the seven word-phrases that HE spoke while shedding HIS precious blood on the Cross. Those seven words were truly “written in RED”!

I pray you’ll make plans now to join us every Sunday leading up to our EASTER CELEBRATION, as we look deeply at the seven statements JESUS made from the Cross.

Pastor Joe Still

What Jesus Said in Red: Forgive Them - March 16, 2025

<description>Have you ever been peppered with the “Why” questions from a young child? Why are clouds white? Why does the car blinker make that sound? Why do birds fly or dogs bark?

And during hardship, we can begin asking our own questions. Why did this happen? Will I ever get back to normal? How will this affect the people I love? Why do bad things happen to good people?

If you have ever asked these questions, then you will want to watch this message from Pastor Dean Infinger.  We will explore the questions that surface “When God’s People Suffer Hardship”.</description>

Have you ever been peppered with the “Why” questi…

Have you ever been peppered with the “Why” questions from a young child? Why are clouds white? Why does the car blinker make that sound? Why do birds fly or dogs bark?

And during hardship, we can begin asking our own questions. Why did this happen? Will I ever get back to normal? How will this affect the people I love? Why do bad things happen to good people?

If you have ever asked these questions, then you will want to watch this message from Pastor Dean Infinger.  We will explore the questions that surface “When God’s People Suffer Hardship”.

When God's People... Suffer Hardship - March 9, 2025

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