November 12, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro • Ephesians 6:12
Hallelujah! The political commercials have ended, the tension in the office has eased, and it seems that we will experience a peaceful transfer of power. But now what? Pastor Sean shares the perspective that it’s never truly over. We fight not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places. Time to fight fight fight...on our knees.
How To Preach
November 5, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro
For the record this program was recorded on Election Day 2024, and regardless of who ever was going to win, Pastor Sean has the same message for either candidate. And if you're called to teach or preach, Pastor Sean shares his rhythm in preparing and presenting the Gospel every week. Reminder to pray for your pastor.
Bonnie Floyd - Bound To A Promise
October 29, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, Bonnie Floyd
After a quick PSA to early vote by Saturday, and then set your clocks back for the end of Day Light Savings, Pastor Sean is joined by Bonnie Floyd of Bonnie Floyd Ministries and shares her testimony of the tragic death of her parents while in the Caribbean. And how life and love came from what the enemy used to steal, kill, and destroy.
The Case For Life
October 23, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro
Pastor Sean had the honor of opening the annual Pregnancy Care Center Gala in prayer. The guest speaker was Scoot Klusendorf, the best selling author of The Case For Life. Hear the big take-aways from Sean and also how the Church sees Halloween as an opportunity to love your neighbor.
Am I Called?
October 15, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro
Pastor Sean says if you're a believer then...yes...you are called to serve...but if you feel called into church ministry or the mission field, get ready to take notes. Sean shares from his playbook, and if you want to ask a follow up question, email him at http://reallife.org!
Why Church Membership
October 8, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro
Church Membership - it "has its privileges". Pastor Sean reminds us that as Christ is the head, the members make up of the rest of the body. Your commitment to the body is a testimony to your faith, and begins with your confession of faith and baptism. Are you in?
JLIFE and Life Discipleship in Africa
October 2, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, John Abrahamse, Jeremy Koeries
After a 2min review of the VP Debate, Pastor Sean wants you to hear about an amazing ministry serving 41 sovereign states in Africa with the mission of "Mobilizing Intentional Disciple-making in Everyday Life". His guests are John Abrahamse and Jeremy Koeries form http://jlife.org
Should The Church Talk About Politics?
September 24, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, Baron Wiley
Pastor Sean says when it comes to talking about politics in the Church or from the pulpit, "we don't want to be partisan, we want to be Biblical." Moral issues are now political...so buckle up...Sean is just getting started.
Church Governance and Elders
September 17, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, Baron • Titus 3:1–7, 1 Timothy 3:1–7
Thanks to Dan "The Man", he asked a question to Pastor Sean about the leadership at River City Community Church and does it fit a Biblical Model. It inspired today's podcast. Humbly speaking it does. Sean references Titus 1 and Timothy 3 and speaks to Elder's role, their qualifications, and their functions in the church...which bottom line is part of the family.
Post 9/11 and Post Presidential Debate
September 11, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, Baron Wiley
This Radio Show and Podcast was recorded on the morning of the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Pastor Sean reflects on what happened in our country, and in the church. Do we really remember lessons learned from history as the Trump/Harris Debate is a day closer to the new leadership of the US. Predictably Sean shares the bottom line for Christians today, and what we're supposed to do.
Potlucks, Rain, and Presidential Character
September 3, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, Baron
Pastor Sean's mission at River City Community Church is to help people know, love and serve Jesus - make disciples, and help folks find the real life they were created for. As a non-profit, the Church does not endorse nor promotes the political parties from the pulpit. However...in this podcast...he gets really close. :)
Sean heard a podcast featuring Dr. J.D. Greear on The Stetzer Church Leaders Podcast and the topic was Character Matters as it pertained to the Presidential candidate who wears a red tie...and Sean said "hold on..."
Thank You For Your Service
August 27, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azzaro, Baron Wiley • Mark 9:34–35
Do you ever thank Pastor Sean for his 9:30am or 11am Sunday Service? :)
Do you ever bless your church with YOUR SERVICE?
Me, serve? "I get grace...i don't have to serve at the church." Really?
Sean says..."Sorry, we're the body...we're the church...we're family...despite what you think of your brother/sister."
If you want to run this race...if you want to win this match...you need to work on your "serve".
What Can We Learn From The World?
August 21, 2024 • Pastor Sean Azza, Baron Wiley
Relevant Magazine published an article called What Christians Can Learn From Non-Believers. That's an attention getter...and while the intentions are good, Sean would like to add a couple more...including speaking the truth in love after listening, and respecting that non-believer.
A Conversation with Pastor Marcus Burgos - Shepherd of the Hills Church
August 13, 2024 • Pastor Marcus Burgos, Pastor Sean Azzaro
Pastor Sean sits with Pastor Marcus Burgos of Shepherd of the Hills Church in East Terrell Hills in San Antonio. Pastor to Pastor - Co-Laborers for the Kingdom...but Pastor Marcus is doing double duty.
Pastor Marcus is Bi-Vocational because he is also the Director of Ministry Development with Salem San Antonio and AM630 The Word (AKA KSLR). Marcus also Shepherds a Bi-Lingual church where he preaches in English and Spanish at the same time. Plus a Husband, and Father... Wow!
(Fun Fact: This is RFRL Episode #630 and Marcus is from AM630 The Word).
You can also hear Pastor Sean on AM630 The Word at 2pm Monday-Friday.
What's Your Life Verse?
August 6, 2024 • Jeremiah 29:11
Is it "I can do all things through Christ..."?
Is it "I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand..."?
Is it "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you..."
All great ones, but understand the context in which they were said.
Pastor Sean focuses on that last one and spells out the bottom line...
Dig in...
