Doug Rowse

Some days parents feel like they're not having any impact on their children. In this teaching, Pastor Doug encourages us with a timeless principle from God's Word: God's Word is powerful and it WILL TAKE EFFECT in the hearts of our children. (even if it appears that nothing is happening!) . Take heart, you are making a difference!

This is our conclusion to the "Ten Commands series. Through these ten commands, God reveals His love for the remarkable life He has given us. This 10th command is about your thoughts. Your thoughts can literally kill you! We learn that God's plan for curing our tendency to covet is to fill us with contentment. Enjoy!

In the 9th command, God defends the value of our reputation. A good name is more valuable than great riches and God protects your good name! In the same way, we are all called to defend the reputations of others. May God bless you as you listen to this Word.

In this message, Pastor Doug discusses the cure for stealing and why God tells us not to steal. If you have ever been ripped off, you will appreciate this timely teaching.

In this thought provoking message, Pastor Doug explains from the Bible about why adultery is wrong. The seventh command speaks to the high value God places upon the family.

Jesus and death went into the grave, but only Jesus came out! Jesus claimed the "win" and because He wins, we win also, if we are in Him. This message will put hope and encouragement into your soul!

Given how fragile we are, one would think that humility came naturally to us. Yet, we struggle with it. And, given the greatness of God, one would think that pride is in order, yet God is more humble than we are! This Palm Sunday we are looking at the humility of God as Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. Jesus is the humble King!

In this message we look into the root of murder and why murder is so wrong. It is a timely message and promises to make you think deeply about the true value of human life.

The very first relationship that we all have is the one with our parents. Get this relationship right and it will help you get all of your other relationships right. In this timely message, Pastor Doug takes a look at the 5th commandment: to honor our parents.

In this message, Pastor Doug teaches on the fourth command to "Remember the Sabbath Day". Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do...is nothing! If you are stressed and missing joy, this message will help you to get your joy back. Enjoy Jesus today!

In this message, Pastor Doug takes a look at the third command to "not misuse the name of the Lord". It's bigger than you think!

This is the first teaching in a series on the ten commandments found in Exodus 20. In this talk, Pastor Doug explains the four different types of laws and why God would put the moral law into writing. We also learn what happens when we follow false gods instead of God. May we fall in love with God's laws!

In this message, Pastor Doug looks back on the first 20 years of New River Church's ministry and looks ahead for where God is leading us in 2018. If you are interested to know more about who New River Church is, this message is a great place to start.

The difference between belief and hope is action. A person can have a lot of hope that something will happen, but a person who believes will actually begin to act in a way consistent with what they believe. in this study of James 2, Pastor Doug takes us through four examples of what it means to "believe". Get ready for your life to change!

We are in the middle of 21 days of prayer and fasting as a church. In this message, Pastor Doug gives 8 reasons why people fasted in the Bible and how this important discipline can shape our own lives today.

God is faithful. He has committed Himself to sticking with us all the way to the finish line. “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 1:6 This message will encourage you to hang on, even when you feel that you're losing your grip.

In this message, one of our own men, Brad Williams gives testimony to something incredible that God did in his life recently.

In this deeply personal message, Pastor Doug teaches through First Corinthians 8-10.

In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Pastor Doug teaches on the "Five Solas" and why they serve as a bed rock for our faith in Jesus Christ. If you have never heard of Martin Luther, or if you are a history buff, you will be blessed by this timely message.

We have been transferred into the Kingdom of Christ. What qualifies Jesus to be King? In this study of Colossians 1, Pastor Doug unveils four things that qualify Jesus to be KING of kings.