Meeting God’s Standard
Have you ever heard the phrase “setting the bar high”? If you are trying to see who is the best basketball player in your group of friends, you might determine who makes the most points. ...
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How authentic gospel preaching is impacting growth
We love the gospel preaching and have connected in a community group, which is a great way to review what Pastor Ryan teaches at services and talk through life with others....
How the Thursday Night Experience is Having Impact on Community
"When Thursday night services started, we were on board to help from the get-go. Why? Selfishly, we loved the ability to go adventuring over the weekend and remain involved in our church. "...
How Worship Arts & the North Valley Community Empower Ethan
"I love the worship team and the people who I get to serve alongside each as we experience both the challenges and triumphs of this ministry. I do love the value that my wife and I get from community groups and the relationships that we have built that have been so monumental."...
How Baptisms are Strengthening Relationships
"Baptism has changed my marriage completely. It has made me appreciate and respect my wife more than I ever have. I'm more attentive, patient, & loving."...
Jesus is Using North Valley to Connect People
I knew people knew I was a new face, but I was treated like I belonged. I’ve been faithfully attending North Valley ever since then and it has had nothing but a positive impact on my life…” ...
Making An Impact In the Next Generation
"Kaley and Landon have taken on a remarkable role within NV Kids. Their journey demonstrates their commitment to sharing and showing the love of Jesus to the Next Generation. Over time, their dedication and enthusiasm set them apart, allowing them to assume more responsibility and leadership within NV Kids....
Come Discover The Power of Humility and Service
Don’t miss the five-part sermon series, "Show Me”. Together we will explore key teachings from John chapter 13. Each week, we will focus on a different aspect of Jesus' teaching to his disciples! ...
3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Heart and Home for Easter
Preparing for Easter can help you experience the most out of this special day. For the last two thousand years, Christians have considered resurrection Sunday the crucial event that solidified their faith in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul said, "If Christ had not been raised from the dead, then all of our preaching and faith would be in vain." (I Cor. 15:14). If we want to get the most out of Easter, we must first understand it's meaning and then seek to be intentional to experience it. Here are three simple ways your family can prepare for Easter. ...
Making an Impact in Marriages
"It is everything a wife would want is to have your husband spiritually lead, but I had to stop trying to change him. It had to be God's hands on our marriage. Don't ever give up on your marriage! Literally, let go and let God do His magic."...
Book Recommendations for Parents
Here is the book list that was shared in the "7 Unapologetic Truths about Parenting" message on Sunday, August 28th. Check out 10 great books for parents by Ryan & Leslie Rice....
Resting in the Truth
Do you ever feel like following God’s will is a bit confusing? It may even feel like you are wearing a blindfold sometimes, trying to maneuver the obstacles of life. And it sure doesn’t help when you have a crowd of voices yelling in your ear where to go. ...
Keep ReadingStick with It
Have you ever played the game “Telephone”? It starts with one person whispering a phrase into a friend’s ear. And then that friend tries to whisper the same phrase into the next person’s ear. People keep passing on the phrase until the final player announces out loud what he or she heard. Sounds easy, right?...
Keep ReadingThe Most Important Thing
What is the most important thing to put our faith in as Christians? The answer is a lot simpler than people often realize. The answer is one man: Jesus Christ. He is the key, the anchor, the most important piece of the Christian faith....
Keep ReadingSet Apart
Do you have a special spot for your favorite things? Maybe you put them on a shelf in your room or a secret box under your bed. Maybe you take them out to look at occasionally or like to show them to your friends....
Keep ReadingSeparated from God’s people
Who is the antichrist? Have you ever heard this word before? Well, John’s original readers had. In Jewish writings, there was predicted to be a powerful figure called the antichrist who was against God, as well as several antichrists before this last one. Both the last powerful antichrist and all of the smaller antichrists before him had one goal: to deceive people about...
Keep ReadingLiving on God
What are some things you need to survive? Do you need food, water, and shelter? What are some other things you desire for a healthy life? Maybe you desire friends, family, a good education, a car to get around? Is it wrong to desire these things? ...
Keep ReadingDangerous Desires
What are some of your favorite things that God has created? Do you have a favorite mountain, type of animal, or even person? ...
Keep ReadingOpposites
Can you think of some of the most well known pairs of opposites in the world? For example, black and white, day and night, hot and cold. ...
Keep ReadingGrowing in Truth
John desires to encourage ALL Christians by reminding them of these truths! They truly do know God because of the lessons of verses 12-14, which were taught by Jesus Christ himself. ...
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