Echoes of the Church - Riverwood Church Community

7 Counts to Being an Accessory to Worship! | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

September 29, 2024 • Todd Petkau • Acts 2:41–45, Ephesians 1:7–10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 2:38, Proverbs 3:5–6

Question 45 of our Echoes: Catechism in a Year series asks, 'What is the believer’s role and responsibility in the church?' In this message, we imagine ourselves standing before a judge in Iran, China or India. The prosecutors are gathering evidence to prove that we are fully devoted to our worship of Jesus. The question is, what evidence will they bring before the court and will there be enough evidence to convict us? As it turns out, this imaginary thought-exercise has some very practical implications for our faith in the real world.

7 Reasons NOT to Become a Church Member! | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

September 22, 2024 • Todd Petkau • Galatians 5:22–24, Acts 20:35, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Hebrews 10:19–25, Matthew 25:26–30

Question 44 of our Echoes: Catechism in a Year series asks, ‘Is church membership Biblical?’ In this message, Pastor Todd takes a bit of a tongue-in-cheek approach, teaching out ‘7 Reasons to NOT become a church member!’ This message is as much a critique of contemporary culture that has infiltrated the church as it is an invitation to view our place in the Body of Christ with a fresh, Biblical perspective.

7 Unique Pictures that Define the Church | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

September 15, 2024 • Todd Petkau • Matthew 16:18–19, 1 Peter 4:10, Luke 5:30–31, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 3:16

Question 43 of our Echoes: Catechism in a Year series asks, 'What is the meaning and purpose of the church?' The usual answer covers worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission—an excellent summary! However, this message offers a new perspective by presenting seven fresh and unique views on what the church is meant to be and do. These are insights you likely haven’t encountered before. Dive in and discover them!