What was once hidden is now beautifully revealed. In this rich, verse-by-verse teaching through Ephesians 3, Mason Tucker unfolds the breathtaking “mystery of Christ” and why it matters so deeply for us today.
Preaching at RiverSide Church in Princeton, NC, Mason traces how God’s redemptive plan—hinted at throughout the Old Testament—comes fully into focus through the person of Jesus Christ. He explains how those once considered outsiders, particularly the Gentiles, are no longer kept at a distance by religious boundaries or regulations. Because of Christ, the doors are flung wide open, and all are welcomed into God’s family.
As a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries in Johnston County, Mason brings a pastoral warmth and a deep love for Scripture, carefully walking listeners through the text while keeping the message accessible, hopeful, and Christ-centered. This sermon reminds us that the gospel is not exclusive or elite—it is an invitation of grace to all who were once far off.
If you’ve ever felt on the outside looking in, or wondered how God’s big story fits together, this message will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith. Tune in and be reminded that in Christ, the mystery is revealed—and you are invited in.
Podcast Description: “Living the Word We Hear”
In this practical and soul-stirring message from RiverSide Church in Princeton, NC, Dylan Jordan opens James 1:19–27 and invites us to examine how we respond to God’s Word—not just with our ears, but with our lives.
With humility and clarity, Dylan challenges listeners to slow down in a fast-talking, quick-reacting world. What does it really look like to be quick to hear and slow to speak? How often do we listen without truly receiving, or hear truth without letting it shape the way we live? James doesn’t leave room for comfortable Christianity, and neither does this message.
As a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries, Dylan brings a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by ministry among the hurting, the overlooked, and those rebuilding their lives from the ground up. His passion for authentic faith shines as he calls believers to move beyond passive listening and into active obedience—becoming doers of the Word, not hearers only.
This sermon is both encouraging and convicting, offering a gentle but firm reminder that genuine faith is lived out in everyday actions, speech, and mercy. If you’re longing for a faith that goes deeper than Sunday and shows up on Monday, this message will meet you right where you are—and call you forward in grace.
Have you ever found yourself echoing the apostle Paul’s words: “The very things I don’t want to do… those are the things I keep doing” (Romans 7)? In this heartfelt and honest sermon from RiverSide Church in Princeton, NC, Lucas Barnett walks us through Paul’s inner struggle and brings it right into our own daily battles.
Preaching from Romans 7, Lucas explores the tension every believer knows—the fight against sin, the weight of unforgiveness, and the quiet danger of harboring resentment in the heart. With clarity and compassion, he shows that Paul’s cry of desperation is not the end of the story, but the doorway to real hope.
The riddle Paul asks—“What hope is there for me?”—is answered with triumphant certainty: JESUS CHRIST! Not self-effort. Not willpower. But grace.
Lucas also shares from his own heart as one of the founding members of Rock Bottom Ministries, a growing street ministry in Johnston County dedicated to reaching the homeless and those battling addiction. His passion for the broken and the overlooked gives this message a raw authenticity and a deep sense of gospel hope.
This sermon is warm, real, and deeply encouraging—an invitation to lay down guilt, release resentment, and rest in the freedom only Christ can give. Whether you feel stuck in a cycle or weary from the struggle, this message reminds you that hope is not a concept…it’s a Person.
Come listen—and be reminded that in Christ, there is always hope.
Can a Christian truly rejoice while grieving?
In this exegetical sermon from 1 Peter 1:6–9, we explore the tension every believer feels but rarely knows how to explain—joy and sorrow existing at the same time. Peter writes to suffering saints and reminds them that present trials do not cancel salvation; they confirm it.
Building on the future hope of 1 Peter 1:3–5, this passage turns our attention to present-day adversity: grief that is real, trials that are necessary, and a faith that is being tested like gold in a refining fire. These trials are not random, nor cruel—they are purposeful, measured, and governed by a Refiner who knows exactly when to pull the silver from the flame.
This message walks verse by verse through how:
Christians can rejoice and grieve without contradiction
Trials test faith, not to destroy it, but to prove it genuine
Faith is more precious than gold, because everything else perishes
Trusting God in suffering brings Him pleasure and leads to future glory
Believing without seeing produces an abiding, inexpressible joy
Salvation is not only future—it is being received even now
From the forge of suffering to the revelation of Jesus Christ, this sermon reminds weary believers that their trials are temporary, their salvation is secure, and their joy—though sometimes tear-stained—is filled with glory.
If you are walking through hardship and wondering what God is doing, this message invites you to see your suffering through the lens of a living hope, a refining faith, and a salvation already at work.
What if wisdom isn’t a religious add-on—but the way life actually works?
In this exegetical sermon from Proverbs 3:13–35, we confront the defining question of the chapter—and of life itself: Who are the wise, and who are the foolish? The answer, Scripture says, determines how you truly fare in the world.
This passage reveals wisdom as the open secret of the universe—available to every human being by God’s common grace—yet only grasped by those willing to seek, find, and hold fast. From creation itself to everyday decisions, wisdom is shown not as money, power, or pleasure, but as the skill of living life well. Money may buy things, but wisdom creates peace, rest, security, and joy.
The sermon unfolds in two movements:
Proverbs 3:13–26 shows wisdom as God’s tool in creation and His gift for personal protection, confidence, and rest.
Proverbs 3:27–35 calls God’s people to live wisely in a culture of death—through generosity, trust, humility, and love of neighbor.
Along the way, we trace wisdom from the Tree of Life in Genesis to the tree of the cross, where Christ secures what wisdom promises but sin forfeited. The final verses press the unavoidable question home: What kind of life are you building—and what will it reveal about your wisdom?
This message is a roadmap for those longing to enter God’s “promised land” way of living—where sinners are saved, communities are shaped by wisdom, and lives are formed by the fear of the Lord.
Podcast Description – Mason Tucker | Ephesians 2 | RiverSide Church
In this powerful, verse-by-verse message from Ephesians 2, Mason Tucker walks us through one of the clearest pictures in all of Scripture of what it means to be saved by grace and built on a firm foundation in Jesus Christ. Preached at RiverSide Church, this sermon reminds us that we were once dead in our trespasses and sins, following the course of this world—but God, being rich in mercy, made us alive together with Christ.
You’ll be encouraged as we see that salvation is by grace alone, through faith, not by works, so that no one may boast. We are reminded that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared beforehand. The message also unpacks how Christ has broken down the wall of hostility, making Jew and Gentile one new people, and how believers are now members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.
This is a rich, gospel-centered teaching that calls the listener to rest in Christ’s finished work and to stand firm on the only sure foundation—Jesus Christ alone. Perfect for anyone seeking to grow deeper in their understanding of grace, salvation, unity in Christ, and the unshakable foundation of the gospel.
Podcast Description – Testing of Your Faith | Exegesis of James 1:1–18 by Dylan Jordan
What does it really mean when Scripture says your faith will be tested? In this powerful, verse-by-verse exegesis of James 1:1–18, Dylan Jordan walks us through the purpose of trials, the danger of double-minded faith, the source of true wisdom, and the goodness of God in the midst of suffering. This teaching goes beyond surface-level encouragement and dives deep into the theology of endurance, spiritual maturity, temptation, humility, and the life-giving Word of God.
Through careful biblical interpretation and practical application, you’ll discover how trials produce steadfastness, why joy is a deliberate spiritual response, how to ask God for wisdom in faith, and how God uses testing to shape genuine believers. This episode is ideal for anyone who loves in-depth Bible study, expositional preaching, New Testament theology, and practical Christian living.
If you’re searching for solid James Bible study, faith under pressure, Christian discipleship, suffering and perseverance, spiritual growth, and scripture-centered preaching, this episode will strengthen your walk and challenge your trust in God.
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Podcast Description – The Wisdom That Helps Us (Proverbs 3:1–8 Exegesis)
What kind of wisdom actually leads to peace, strength, and real life? In this in-depth exegesis of Proverbs 3:1–8, we explore the wisdom that doesn’t just inform the mind—but transforms the heart. This passage reveals two powerful movements: the peace God gives (vv. 1–4) and the trust God demands (vv. 5–8).
We unpack what it means to trust the Lord with all your heart, why being “wise in your own eyes” is spiritually dangerous, and how the fear of the Lord leads to true freedom, healing, and stability. Drawing from the full witness of Scripture—from Psalms to the Gospels—this study confronts shallow faith, exposes counterfeit peace, and calls believers to wholehearted obedience instead of mere agreement.
If you’re hungry for serious Bible study, rich theology, and practical Christian living rooted in Proverbs, this episode will challenge you to examine what you’re paying attention to, where you place your trust, and how wisdom is shaping your life.
True wisdom still leads to life. Peace. Strength. And a deeper walk with God.
“Proverbs 2 — The Wisdom That Guards Your Life”
In today’s episode, we walk verse-by-verse through Proverbs 2, discovering the kind of wisdom that not only informs your life—but protects it. Scripture shows us that the first reward of pursuing wisdom isn’t earthly success… it’s learning to fear the Lord, the very beginning of understanding.
As we explore Proverbs 2:5–22, we see how God Himself becomes our shield, our guide, and our delight. We unpack what it really means when the Bible says the Lord “stores up” wisdom for the upright, how His Word takes root in our hearts, and why true discernment keeps us from the traps of corrupt men and seductive temptations.
You’ll hear how foolish paths promise thrills but lead only to destruction—while God’s way leads to joy, safety, clarity, and life. From Genesis to Psalms to the teachings of Jesus, we trace how Scripture consistently reveals a God who watches over His people, teaches them, protects them, and calls them to walk in His light.
This message is both a warning and a comfort:
• Wisdom helps you recognize twisted words, false promises, and deceptive influences.
• It keeps your feet off crooked paths.
• It shapes your heart to hunger for righteousness.
• And ultimately, it draws you into a deeper, abiding life in Christ.
If you’re hungry for biblical truth, if you love verse-by-verse teaching, or if you simply want to grow in discernment and wisdom—this episode will encourage you, challenge you, and point you back to Jesus, the One who keeps us from stumbling and teaches us the way to life.
Pull up a seat, open your Bible, and let’s walk through Proverbs 2 together—discovering a wisdom that truly changes everything.
Are you hungry for a fresh move of God—not the kind that’s printed on a flyer, scheduled on a calendar, or manufactured by hype—but the kind that changes you from the inside out? In this message from Proverbs 1, we discover that God Himself shows us the path into real renewal, deeper intimacy with Him, and a life protected by His wisdom in a broken world.
This sermon explores the one deal-breaker that stops spiritual growth in its tracks: complacency—being “okay with who we are” when God is calling us deeper. You’ll learn how God invites us into newness of life, how He responds when we seek Him with our whole heart, and how His wisdom shields us from the dangers and deception all around us.
Along the way, you’ll hear a powerful gospel illustration that reminds us of our guilt before a holy God and the stunning mercy found in Jesus Christ—the One who took our place, bore our punishment, and offers us new hearts, new desires, and a new beginning.
If you’re longing to grow, to break out of spiritual stagnation, and to experience God more closely than ever before… this episode will speak straight to you.
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Preached at RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC
What if the very thing you're ignoring could be the difference between life and death? In this powerful sermon from Proverbs 1:20-33, we encounter Lady Wisdom standing at the crossroads of culture—in the streets, the marketplace, the gates of our cities—crying out with an urgent message that demands our attention.
This isn't a gentle whisper or polite suggestion. Wisdom is screaming in the most unlady-like fashion, refusing to be relegated to the sidelines of our lives. Too many people treat Jesus like a garnish on their plate, a bumper sticker on their dumpster fire, or a bandaid on a gaping wound. But nobody cries out, "Give me parsley or else I die!"
WISDOM IS DEMANDING - She doesn't ask for your leftover attention; she demands to be heard above everything else. Standing where people actually are—not in seclusion but in the noisy streets of business, government, education, and the arts—Wisdom refuses to be ignored.
WISDOM IS DANGEROUS - But dangerous in two ways. Like fire that refines gold, burning away everything impure while leaving what's precious untouched. Our God is a consuming fire, and His Word is like a hammer that breaks rock in pieces. Yet our own folly is dangerous like poison—the deceitful heart, the careless words, the complacent attitude that destroys from within.
WISDOM IS OUR ONLY DELIVERANCE - For the simple ones (the uncommitted), the scoffers (the arrogant mockers), and the fools (the stubborn and excuse-filled)—there's a haunting question: "How long?" How many sermons? How many years? How much must you lose before you turn? But here's the hope: there's a triple grip on God's people—sealed by the Spirit, gripped by the Son, held by the Father. No one can snatch you away.
This message confronts our tendency toward spiritual complacency with the sobering reality that one day, when calamity strikes, those who refused Wisdom will call out—but it will be too late. Yet for those who listen now, who turn at her reproof, there is safety, security, and rest.
The choice is stark: Will you say to God, "Thy will be done," or will God say to you, "Thy will be done"?
Listen as we explore what it means to stop treating Jesus as an accessory and start embracing Him as the Holy fire who refines, the living Word who transforms, and the only true safety in a world rushing toward disaster.
Based on Proverbs 1:20-33 | RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC
🎙️ Episode Title: What Sin Takes from Us — and What Wisdom Gives Us (Proverbs 1:8–19)
📖 In this message from Proverbs 1:8–19, Pastor Kevin Phillips dives into the raw, unfiltered truth of Scripture — that Proverbs is reality-based counseling. It doesn’t show us how life ought to be; it shows us how it really is.
From the deception of sin to the clarity of God’s wisdom, this passage pulls back the curtain on the spiritual battle for our hearts. Sin promises freedom but steals everything that matters — our peace, our purpose, our families, even our souls. Wisdom, on the other hand, restores what sin destroys, giving back what’s been lost: truth, honor, rest, and life itself.
You’ll hear how foolishness invites us down a dead-end road, while wisdom — speaking like a loving Father — calls us to something higher, truer, and eternal.
🔥 Theme: What sin takes from us, and what wisdom gives us.
📍 Text: Proverbs 1:8–19
🎧 Speaker: Pastor Kevin Phillips — RiverSide Church
If you’ve ever wondered why sin feels so enticing but leaves you empty, this message will open your eyes to reality — and point you back to the only One who can make you whole again.
Brother Mason Tucker delivers his first sermon ever on this night at RiverSide Church. Going verse by verse in Ephesians 1 he shows the majesty and power of God. Mason is a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries. A street ministry with a heart to help the least of these! Please keep this young man in prayer as he follows the calling on his life.
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🎙️ What if God answered your deepest questions… not with explanations, but with a whirlwind of questions of His own?
In Job 39–41, Pastor Kevin from Riverside Church unpacks one of the most intense encounters in Scripture. God humbles Job with a storm of questions — not to crush him, but to heal him. In this fierce cross-examination, we discover the sympathy within God’s sovereignty and the grace within grief.
Job doesn’t get the “why” behind his suffering, but he comes face-to-face with the One who holds all things in His hands.
🔥 Join us for a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, we are deeply loved, fully known, and never abandoned.
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Keywords: Job sermon, God’s sovereignty, suffering and grace, Pastor Kevin preaching
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🎙️ Ever wondered what happens when man dares to challenge God in court? In Job 38, Pastor Kevin from Riverside Church unpacks one of the most breathtaking moments in Scripture — when Job demands his case against God… and God actually shows up.
But instead of Job putting God on trial, the tables turn. The Almighty unleashes a storm of questions about creation, the oceans, the weather systems, the stars, and the very foundations of the earth. Each question isn’t just knowledge — it’s power, designed to humble Job and remind us who truly reigns sovereign.
🔥 Tune in to hear how God’s majesty breaks Job’s pride and points us back to trust, awe, and surrender.
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“There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than the doctrine of divine sovereignty.” - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
In chapters 36 & 37 Elihu continues to correct Job! Job had grown self rightoutous, arrogant and prideful all while suffering, now Elihu will take him through a master class of who God is! Elihu teaches Job that God's Sovereignty has sympathy His majesty has mercy! Job had accused God of being cold and indifferent and even an enemy of Job. However those false claims were bred in a place of deep suffering! How wonderful of a friend is Elihu to help him weed out these bitter roots to help bring Job to a place of humility and worship even in suffering! Grab your Bible and lets study together with the congregation of RiverSide Church!
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In Job 34, Elihu speaks with boldness, reminding Job—and us—that God’s justice is never in question. While Job wrestles with suffering and unanswered questions, Elihu insists that the Lord does not act wickedly or pervert justice. In this episode, we walk through an exegesis of Job 34, exploring Elihu’s arguments, his appeal to God’s righteousness, and what this means for us when life feels unfair.
You’ll discover:
✅ Why Elihu emphasizes God’s sovereignty and impartiality.
✅ How God’s justice is perfectly balanced with His goodness.
✅ Encouragement for today: we can trust that God will always do what is right.
Join us as we unpack these timeless truths and find hope in the unshakable justice of God.
📖 Scripture Focus: Job 34
In Job 33, Elihu—the youngest of Job’s companions—steps forward with a message that is both bold and compassionate. Unlike the others, Elihu corrects Job with humility, reminding him of God’s greatness and pointing him back to the truth. In many ways, Elihu foreshadows Christ as he speaks of a mediator who can stand between God and man.
This sermon explores how Elihu becomes a true friend to Job, offering correction with kindness, and how his words echo God’s purpose for suffering in the believer’s life. Through this narrative, we are reminded that even in the darkest valleys, God is shaping us, refining us, and drawing us closer to Him.
Dig deep with us into the story of Job and discover how God uses suffering not as punishment, but as preparation—for faith, growth, and hope in His plan.
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In this episode, Pastor Kevin from RiverSide Church dives into Job 32 and the sudden entrance of Elihu, the young man who steps forward with courage and conviction. Unlike Job’s other friends, Elihu speaks with boldness and truth, reminding us that wisdom is not confined to gray hair or years of experience. Join us as we uncover what his words meant in Job’s day and what they reveal for us now—that God can use anyone, regardless of age, to speak truth and point us back to Him
In Job 12, we meet Zophar—the youngest, most ruthless, and most merciless of Job’s so-called friends. His words cut deep, offering no comfort, no compassion—only criticism. Zophar is convinced Job’s suffering is proof of hidden sin, and that repentance would immediately solve everything. But there’s a problem: if Job were to “fake repent” just to end the pain, he would be proving Satan’s accusation true—that people only serve God for blessings.
This message peels back the layers of the conversation to show the bigger picture: the unseen battle between God and Satan, and the truth that God’s goodness is not dependent on our circumstances.
Zophar should have pointed Job to hope, not condemnation. The lesson is clear—don’t be a Zophar. Be the friend who reminds others of God’s goodness even when life looks anything but good.
This episode is part of our ongoing series through the book of Job. Listen to the full series and learn how to speak truth with grace, stand firm in suffering, and walk faithfully with those who are hurting.