Mike Parker's weekly message and Bible Study.
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is a weekly Podcast of messages from Pastor Mike Parker. Mike is a follower of Christ, a husband, a father, a papaw, and a pastor that loves to share his faith. Mike serves as the Senior Pastor of Riverview Baptist Church in Knoxville, along with serving as the Executive Director of Clubhouse Guatemala, and host a local radio show called Missional Mondays. His messages are meant to challenge us in our faith, while looking at God's word and applying it to our daily lives. join us each week and allow God to speak to your heart through Mike's messages.
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Episodes
Hold On Ep 2
October 23, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBMike has a new Video Blog series titled Hold On. in this series the goal is to encourage you to hold on through the struggle and know that God is there with you every step of the way. In this episode Mike shares a story about his dad being diagnosed with cancer and how God stepped in to allow some great things to happen. Support the show
Why do bad things happen to good people
June 13, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis is Pastor Mike's first sermon for summer. This is a tough question that many have. Why do bad things happen? What do you do when they do? Support the show
The Road to Easter Part 3: Jesus Desires to Fellowship With Us
April 06, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week Pastor Mike looks at the "Last Supper" and the accounts found in Mathew, Mark, and Luke to examine the love the Jesus has for us and the desire He has to fellowship with us. Jesus loves us unconditionally and desires to fellowship even when He knows we will fail Him. Support the show
The Road to Easter Part 2
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Pastor Mike looks at "Everlasting Peace" The scripture is found in Luke 19 when Jesus is making His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. How do we find peace? How do we obtain peace? Those are some of the questions that Pastor Mike tackles today. Support the show
The Road to Easter Part 1
March 22, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBToday Pastor Mike kicks off a new series "The Road to Easter". Today we look at Luke 18:35 - Luke 19:10 and we examine how Jesus teaches os how to love with out boundaries. His points today are: 1. Love Has No Boundaries 2. Jesus Came to Give Life 3. Our Salvation in Jesus is not based on what we do. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/rvbcknox/?tn-str=k*F)
The Road to Easter Part 1
March 22, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBToday Pastor Mike kicks off a new series "The Road to Easter". Today we look at Luke 18:35 - Luke 19:10 and we examine how Jesus teaches os how to love with out boundaries. His points today are: 1. Love Has No Boundaries 2. Jesus Came to Give Life 3. Our Salvation in Jesus is not based on what we do. Support the show
Love Conquers All
February 13, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBPastor Mike looks at 1 Corinthians 13 at why God's love helps to complete who we are in Christ! Support the show
Pause - When we Pause it allows God to get the Glory!
February 07, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at 1 Samuel 24 and Acts 16. He breaks down when David has the opportunity to kill Saul but instead honored God, Paused in his action, and honored God's anointed. Then he looks at Paul and Silas and how they responded to a demon possessed young woman and why they chose to Pause and stay in their prison cells even after God had opened the doors! Support the show
Pause - Sitting at the Feet of Jesus
January 31, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBToday Mike looks at Luke Chapter 10 and the story of Martha and Mary. The challenge is to take time to sit at the feet of Jesus but to also learn a balance of ministry while taking time to listen. Support the show
Return to Holiness Part 4
November 02, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBPastor Mike challenges us to Serve in Love. Support the show
Return to Holiness Part 5
November 02, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Pastor Mike looks at the story of the Good Samaritan and challenges us to serve others and be sold out for the Gospel. Support the show
Return to Holiness Part 2
November 02, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBToday We look at the heart. Pastor Mike looks at Matthew 13:1-9 and compares the seed to the heart. Support the show
Return to Holiness Part 3
November 02, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at Living in the Flesh versus Living in the Spirit. Support the show
Returning to Holiness Part 1
October 05, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBPastor Mike kicks off a new series to go with our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Revival. Today we look at the challenge of giving God everything and asking God to examine our hearts and reveal the sin in our lives. Support the show
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Our Table
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis is the final sermon in the series. Today we look at "How to approach the table". Pastor Mike looks at approaching God with Holiness and defending the attacks of the enemy. The scripture comes today from Ephesians 6:10. Support the show
Don't Give The Enemy A Seat - Grief
September 13, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBToday pastor Mike looks at grief and how grief can steal our seat at the table. He looks in depth at Psalms 23, and gives many scriptures to help us in our time of sorrow. Here is a list of scriptures to help during our walk through the Valley. John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe ever...
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat - Doubt and Fear
September 07, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at 1 Kings 18-20 and how Elijah was on the mountain top of faith and in just a few days he was running for his life in fear. We look at how God is with us even in the middle of our greatest fear, our greatest depression, and in all circumstances. Support the show
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat - Defeat
August 30, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBToday Pastor mike looks at Defeat and how the enemy uses defeat to steal a seat at our table. We look at 2 Kings 6 at the story of Elisha and how God delivered him from the enemy when the battle looked like sure defeat. Support the show
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Our Table - Pride
August 23, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBToday we continue our series and look at Matthew 23:1-12 and the issue of Pride. Join us and let us know how the sermon spoke to your heart this week. Support the show
Don't Give The Enemy a Seat at Our Table - Shame and Guilt
August 20, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at what happens in our lives when we allow the enemy to use Shame and Guilt to steal a seat at our table. Be encouraged that Jesus paid it all, so your shame has already been taken care of with the sacrifice of the lamb. Support the show
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Our Table - Anger
August 09, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week Pastor Mike takes a look at Anger and how the enemy uses Anger to destroy us from the inside out. Mike shares a honest heart of truth from his own struggles and how God is helping him to battle through on this journey. The text today includes Psalms 23, Numbers 20, and John 18. Support the show
Fear of Opportunity
July 12, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week Mike had honor of preaching at Church on the Drive in Orlando Florida. The church is pastored by Josh Plant who was away in Guatemala working with Clubhouse. The sermon today was in John 4 and the Woman at the Well. Support the show
Mission Projects for Summer
June 08, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 9.82 MBToday Mike and Chad take a fun look at some great mission project ideas foe the fsmily! Support the show
Missional Monday’s 5242021 Sports Reach
May 26, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 9.75 MBToday Mike and Chad talk about Mike’s recent mission trip with the organization Sports Reach to play softball in Florida Prisons. This was the first time Mike has swung a bat in 20 years, so listen, laugh and learn how you can use something as simple as a ball to share the love of Jesus! Support the show
God has a Plan
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at Joshua and crossing into the promise land. How does God speak to us? How do we know what to do with our lives? These are the questions that Pastor Mike looks at today. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/rvbcknox/?tn-str=k*F)
God has a Plan
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at Joshua and crossing into the promise land. How does God speak to us? How do we know what to do with our lives? These are the questions that Pastor Mike looks at today. Support the show
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBPastor Mike ask some tough questions to challenges us to examine our heart today. As we look at the celebration of Palm Sunday, are we celebrating because of our love for Christ, or the love of what He can do for us? Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/rvbcknox/?tn-str=k*F)
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBPastor Mike ask some tough questions to challenges us to examine our heart today. As we look at the celebration of Palm Sunday, are we celebrating because of our love for Christ, or the love of what He can do for us? Support the show
What are you called to do?
March 08, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week Pastor Mike looks at Exodus 3 and 4 as we continue the Gospel Journey. He challenges us to ask God the question "What have you called me to do?". As we look at the life of Moses we see that God is clear in His calling in our lives, and He will provide everything we need for the journey He has placed us on. Support the show
God is our Deliver
March 02, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at the Birth of Moses and Gods plan for not only his life but also ours! His main points today: 1. Taking a stand brings honor to God, and blesses our lives. 2. God is our Deliver. 3, When we give God our circumstances, He will deliver us from ourselves. Support the show
God is our Deliver
March 02, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at the Birth of Moses and Gods plan for not only his life but also ours! His main points today: 1. Taking a stand brings honor to God, and blesses our lives. 2. God is our Deliver. 3, When we give God our circumstances, He will deliver us from ourselves. Support the show
The Gospel Story - The Life of Joseph
February 23, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week Mike looks at the story of Jospeh and the sovereignty of God. He challenges us to look compare our lives with that of Joseph and to ask the question, are we willing to suffer for God's glory? Support the show
Missional Monday’s H.E.R.E. Ministries
February 17, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 10 MBToday Mike visits with cancer survivors that have taken their experience and turned their passion into a nonprofit that is helping others in life altering circumstances! Support the show
Missional Monday’s H.E.R.E. Ministries
February 17, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 10 MBToday Mike visits with cancer survivors that have taken their experience and turned their passion into a nonprofit that is helping others in life altering circumstances! Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/rvbcknox/?tn-str=k*F)
True Love
February 16, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBPastor Mike shares the question of do you know you are loved? He looks at Ephesians 4 and challenges us to pray and ask the question of "Do we grieve the Holy Spirit with our head, hands, heart or feet?" Join us and be challenged this week. Support the show
The Gospel Story - Wresling with God
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at the life of Jacob and how God wrestled with Jacob to finally get his attention. We look at the view of forgiveness and pride. Support the show
The Volunteer Bus
February 04, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week on Missional Mondays Mike talks with Wendy Boles who started a unique ministry with a Tailgating bus for the Vols! Listen in and see how God can use normal everyday people to make a huge impact for the Kingdom! Support the show
The Gospel Story - Abraham
February 01, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBPastor Mike looks at the life of Pastor Abraham. When we look at the life of Abraham and Sarah we see the faithfulness of God even when we are not faithful. We are challenged today to live life, and embrace our failures, so that God can get the glory through our restoration. Support the show
The Gospel Story Week 4 Standing Tall in a Fallen World
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBStanding Tall in a Fallen World Genesis 6 Today Pastor Mike looks at the life of Noah. For 120 years as Noah was building the Ark, God considered Noah a righteous man. During his time here on Earth, Noah lived for God in a world that God recognized as "Wicked" and a world that "grieved the heart of God" to the point that God wanted to destroy the wickedness. Support the show
Missional Monday January 18th
January 21, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBToday Mike had the Isiah 117 house from Knox County on to talk about the amazing work they are getting started. Support the show
The Gospel Story Week 3 The Fall of Man
January 18, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week Pastor Mike looks at the 'Fall of Man" and how we have to guard our hearts from the enemy. The enemy has one purpose and that is to destroy individuals and families from the inside out. Support the show
The Gospel Story Week 2 Creation
January 12, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at Genesis 1 and the creation of man. With the events of our world it is so easy to lose focus of who is ultimately in charge and the purpose of our creation. Today be encouraged that if you are a believer, this is not your home! Here are the points of the sermon. 1. When God speaks something happens! 2. God created us for His purpose and to have fellowship with Him. 3. Our creator deserves our worship! Support the show
Missional Mondays Jan 4 2021
January 06, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBMike returns to host the show. With special guest Chad Stowers they talk about COVID and how to minister to pastors during the pandemic. Support the show
The Gospel Journey Wk 1
January 05, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBToday Pastor Mike kicks off a 52 week sermon series taking us through the Bible. Today Pastor Mike looks at Luke 24:13-35. The road to Emmaus was a long road for 2 disciples that were heartbroken and defeated. We will look at how Jesus brought hope, just as he wants to do with with us today! Support the show
God With Us Week 5
December 29, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis is our final week with in our series God With Us. Pastor Mike looks at the Rich Young Ruler and why resolutions are not based just on ideas. We all desire to change in a new year, but we want a "quick fix" to the issues that take time, and a work from God in our lives to change. The main points from the message are: 1. We must understand the Gospel to live it. 2. Good Works are only Good works. 3. Resolutions require work. Support the show
God With Us Week 4 Love
December 22, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at Matthew chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus. The struggle of Joseph and Mary. The gift of Love and how Love conquers all! Support the show
God With Us Joy
December 13, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBPastor Mike looks at Joy this week and how to find Joy in all things! A look at Luke 1:35-38. Support the show
God With Us - Week 2 Peace
December 06, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBToday Pastor Mike looks at Luke 2:8-20 and the Peace that is to come! Where do we find peace in the middle of our mess? Join us today and be encouraged! Support the show
God with Us- week 1 Hope of Christmas
December 02, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBPastor Mike starts a sermon series covering the 4 words that being Advent to us. This week we look at Hope. Where do we find our Hope? How do we keep Hope? How do we share Hope? Support the show