Our sincere intentions as believers are to obey the Lord’s command and love others as He loves you and me. Unfortunately, as we travel life in this present world, the “self” can rise up, and before we know it, we are loving others as the world does, not how God intended love to operate in our lives.

Today’s message contains several scriptures. Referencing God’s Word is clear and more powerful than any preacher’s opinion and thoughts.

· Colossians 3:1-14

· 1 John 4:7-8

· Deuteronomy 10:12-13

· John 13:34-35, 7:38, 21:15

· Matthew 22:37-40, 6:21

· Luke 16:13, 14:25-33

· Acts 14:21-22

· Ephesians 2:10

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli speaks about how we need to self-analyze our lives and see what it really means to give God everything.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli speaks about What it means to "confess" or "deny" God. It is sadly easy to deny God through our actions, he shows how we can work on the inward and outword and how to avoid the unforgivable sin of denying the Holy Spirit.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli speaks about how we as Christians can slip into acting like a Pharisee.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli speaks about how "leaven" can sneak into Christianaty. Much like the Pharisees, us Christians can get so focused on the "do's and don'ts" and miss the big picture of what Jesus preached. Do we put rules in front of love and forgiveness for our brothers and sisters?

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli speaks on prayer and outcomes. He shows us that prayer is communication with God, not asking Him to fulfill our "wish-lists". He also points out that often times when things go good for us we tend to think it was our own doing, not God's hand in it. We need to understand the difference and thank God.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli speaks about getting what you pray for. We need to realize that what we pray for needs to align with God's will, not our selfish wants.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

This Christmas poem was written and read by Kristi Bester. It is a poem about the best and perfect gift we all have been given from God...JESUS! This gift, Jesus, is what we all need, not only during the Christmas season but every single day!