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River Oak Church
River Oak Church is a community of believers led by a team of pastors in Chesapeake, Virginia. We are passionate about God and people. At River Oak we are about the Gospel and desire to be a place of grace.
Episodes
473 episodes
God's Order for Men and Women—Here's What Scripture Says
At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting...
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Why Prayer Is More Powerful Than You Think
Why should Christians pray for the lost? In this sermon from 1 Timothy 2:1–7, Pastor Blake LaRussa explains why prayer is essential to the mission of the Church and how God uses the prayers of His people to advance the gospel.<...
How to Fight the Good Fight of Faith
What does it mean to fight the good fight of faith?In this sermon from 1 Timothy 1:18–20, Pastor Caleb reminds us that the Christian life is not passive. We are in a real spiritual battle, and God has not saved us for nothing — He has s...
How to Overcome Guilt and Shame (What the Bible Says)
In this message from 1 Timothy 1:12–16, Pastor Zach Ginn looks at the Apostle Paul’s testimony and the overflowing grace of Jesus Christ. Paul had a painful past as a blasphemer, persecutor, and enemy of the church, yet Jesus showed him mercy a...
False Teaching is More Dangerous Than You Think
In this message from First Epistle to Timothy 1:3–11, we dive into the importance of sound doctrine, and why it’s far more critical than most people realize. Paul warns Timothy about false teaching creeping into the church, and the danger...
The 3 Foundations of a Healthy Church
We’re kicking off a brand new series through the book of First Epistle to Timothy called Building a Healthy Church.What actually makes a church healthy?Is it the building? The size? The programs?In this message, we walk ...
From Doubt to Faith: The Story of Doubting Thomas
In this message from John 20:24–29, we explore the powerful story of Doubting Thomas and what it teaches us about doubt, faith, and the resurrection of Jesus.Even one of Jesus’ closest disciples struggled to believe that Jesus had risen...
The Triumphal Entry | Pastor Eric Hammen
March 29th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment an...
Titus 3:12-15 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
March 22nd, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment an...
Titus 3:1-11 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
March 15th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment an...
Titus 2:11-15 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
March 8th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and...
Titus 2:1-10 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
March 1st, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment and...
Guarding Against False Teachers | Pastor Blake LaRussa
February 22nd, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment...
The Gospel Produces Godliness | Pastor Blake LaRussa
February 15th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment...
Mark 16: 1-8 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
February 8th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment ...
Mark 14:53-72 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
January 18th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment ...
Mark 14:43-52 | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
January 11th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment ...
The Garden of Gethsemane | Pastor Blake LaRussa
January 4th, 2026At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment a...
Christmas Eve | Pastor Caleb Waldrop
December 24th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment...
Joy Comes from God | Pastor Eric Hammen
December 21st, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment...
Announcement to the Unlikely | Pastor Eric Hammen
December 14th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment...
Why Jesus Came Down At Christmas | Pastor Blake LaRussa
December 7th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment ...
The Dark Night | Pastor Zach Ginn
November 30th, 2025At River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We enjoy an informal environment...
