Category: Riley’s Messages

“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) As Christians, we’re supposed to live with faith, hold onto hope, and show love. But Paul, who wrote part of the Bible, says love is the best of all. Why is that? Let’s dive into why…

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Heartbreak hurts, especially when it comes from someone as close as family—or, in my case, my church family, which feels just as personal. Those bonds mean everything, so when they break, it’s like the ground shifts beneath you.…

Are We Saved by Works? Let’s Talk About It “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) I bet that title grabbed your attention! I’m planning a whole…

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean.” (Matthew 23:27-28) The story of the Perushim, or Pharisees, is one that’s stuck with me—a warning about what…

A Call to Serve God’s Way “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” (Joshua 5:15) The story of Joshua meeting the Commander of the Lord’s Army in Joshua 5:13-15 has always hits squarely on me. It’s not just a Bible story—it’s a gut-check about what it means to follow…

A continuation of post Just if I’d Never Sinned – Whay Moore Gospel In Romans 6:1-2, the Apostle Paul poses a profound question that resonates with every believer: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not!” This powerful statement addresses a misunderstanding some might have about God’s…

Justified: Made Right with God; To be in a state of righteousness. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23-24) I love the way someone once put it: being justified in Christ is…

Why Holding Onto Sin Is Like Stealing “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) Sometimes, I catch myself wondering: after Jesus took all my sins on the cross, why do I keep acting like they’re still mine to carry? It’s…

Why Isaac Couldn’t Take Back the Blessing? “I have blessed him—and indeed he will be blessed!” (Genesis 27:33) The story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 27 is wild—full of deception, family drama, and a moment that changes everything: Isaac’s blessing. I’ve always been curious about why Isaac couldn’t just take back the blessing he…

God’s Grace: Pulling Us from the Fire “Is not this man a brand plucked from the fire?” (Zechariah 3:2) The Bible’s idea of “brands in the fire” has always grabbed me—it’s such a vivid way to see how God saves us. It’s like a burning stick that’s yanked out of the flames just in time…

God’s Plan: Lessons from Jonah and the Levites “The Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” (Jonah 1:17) The Bible is full of stories where God picks specific people or even creatures to carry out His plans, and two that…