Watch Your Tongue April 12th, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

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In this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray delivers a strong and searching word about the power of the tongue, the necessity of the Holy Ghost, and the urgent need for believers to seek God for themselves. Preaching from James 3, Acts 2, and Matthew 6, he reminds the church that words carry spiritual power, the tongue can direct the course of a life, and no man can tame it without the help of God. The message calls believers to stop living on secondhand revelation, stop feeding on the noise of the world, and return to the voice of the Holy Ghost.

Pastor Donald teaches that the tongue reveals what is in the heart and that true transformation comes not from human effort alone, but from yielding to the Spirit of God in the secret place. He emphasizes that the Holy Ghost leads believers into all truth, empowers their speech, and produces the life of God through intimacy with the Father. The message closes with a direct challenge to enter the secret place, let God break and shape the heart, and allow the Holy Ghost to tame the tongue so that words bring healing, truth, unity, and power.

Key Reminders from This Message
• If you are not winning souls, you are not doing what God called you to do
• Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father making intercession for us
• God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance
• Believers must stop listening to every voice and return to the voice of the Holy Ghost
• God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost are all God
• We are created in the image and likeness of God, so our words matter
• Believers should not live only on what others taught them without searching the truth for themselves
• The tongue is powerful enough to direct the whole body and affect the course of life
• No man can tame the tongue, so we must depend on the Holy Ghost
• What comes out of your mouth reveals what is in your heart
• The Holy Ghost leads believers into all truth
• God calls His people to tarry, wait on Him, and be filled with His Spirit
• The secret place is where God shapes, breaks, and prepares His people
• Intimacy with God in the secret place produces power, fruit, and transformation openly
• If you want to speak like God speaks, you must spend time alone with Him

📖 Scripture Covered
• James 3:1–8
• Acts 2:1–4
• Matthew 6:6
• 2 Peter 3:9 (referenced)
• Philippians 4:13 (referenced)
• Acts 17:11 (referenced)
• Judges 6 (referenced)
• John 14–17 (referenced)
• Psalm 51:17 (referenced)
• Matthew 12:34 (referenced)
• Psalm 91:1–2 (referenced)
• Luke 11:20 (referenced)
• Acts 5:15 (referenced)

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Do You Know Jesus for Yourself? April 5th, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

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In this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray delivers a heartfelt and urgent call for every believer to know Jesus personally and not merely through the opinions, traditions, or experiences of others. Using the life of Judas as a warning and his own testimony as an encouragement, he reminds the church that it is possible to be around Jesus, hear His words, and witness His power, yet still never truly surrender your heart to Him. The central challenge of the message is simple but searching: do you want Jesus for who He is, or only for what you think He can give you?

Preaching from Matthew 26 and John 17, Pastor Donald shows that even though Judas walked with Jesus for three years, his heart was never fully given to Him. In contrast, believers are called to seek the Lord with all their heart, come to Him just as they are, and experience His love personally. The message highlights the compassion of Jesus toward Judas, the danger of following Christ with selfish motives, and the life-changing power of truly meeting Jesus for yourself. It closes with a direct appeal to stop leaning on secondhand knowledge, seek the Lord sincerely, and let His love transform your life from the inside out.

Key Reminders from This Message
• The same grace that saves is the grace that keeps
• We are living in the last days, so believers must watch and pray
• Jesus did not come to push people down, but to lift them up
• It is possible to be around Jesus and still not truly know Him
• Judas wanted what Jesus could give, but did not want Jesus Himself
• Believers must seek Jesus with all their heart
• You must know Jesus for yourself, not just through what others say
• Jesus loves you just as you are and invites you to come now
• There is nothing you can do to make Jesus stop loving you
• Jesus knows everything about you and still calls you to come
• Following Jesus is not about money, status, or personal gain
• Knowing Jesus personally will change your life and keep you anchored in Him

📖 Scripture Covered
• Romans 1:16
• Matthew 26:20–25
• Matthew 26:48–50 (referenced)
• Matthew 16:24 (referenced)
• Jeremiah 29:13 (referenced)
• John 3:16
• Romans 3:23
• John 17:12
• Romans 12:1 (referenced)
• Isaiah 34 (referenced)
• Isaiah 49 (referenced)

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How Is Your Accounting? March 29th, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

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In this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray brings a sobering and Spirit-led call for every believer to examine their life and prepare to give an account before God. Using the theme “How is your accounting?”, he connects this season of natural accounting to a deeper spiritual reality: God is looking at how we have lived, what we have done with what He gave us, and whether we are building our lives according to His Word. He reminds the church that it is a blessing to be in the house of God, that truth still matters, and that now is the time to let Scripture become the “spreadsheet” that honestly examines our time, stewardship, obedience, and walk with Him.

Preaching from Exodus 38, Luke 16, Matthew 25, and Romans 14, Pastor Donald teaches that just as Moses had to give an account for the tabernacle, every believer will give an account for their stewardship before the Lord. He emphasizes that God is looking at what we do with our time, our speech, our giving, and the gifts and abilities He has entrusted to us. The message also highlights faithful stewardship, cheerful giving, the danger of burying what God has given, and the hope that anyone can begin again right now through repentance and surrender. It closes with a direct appeal to stop living below what God called you to, build according to His pattern, and make sure your life is ready for His coming.

Key Reminders from This Message

• It is a blessing to be in the house of God
• Truth matters, and the truth of God’s Word sets people free
• Every believer must take a spiritual account of their life
• The Word of God is the pattern for how we are to build our lives
• God is detailed, intentional, and holy in all that He does
• What is built for God must be built according to His instructions
• Every person will give an account for their stewardship before God
• God is looking at our time, our speech, and our giving
• Faithfulness in little matters before God entrusts more
• Believers are called to use the gifts and abilities God has given them
• God loves a cheerful giver and sees the heart behind giving
• You do not have to stay the same — you can change right now through surrender to God

📖 Scripture Covered

• Exodus 38:21
• Exodus 38:24
• Luke 16:1–2
• Luke 16:10–11
• Matthew 25:14–15
• Matthew 25:18–19
• Romans 14:12
• Revelation 21
• John 14:2–3 (referenced)
• Psalm 122:1 (referenced)
• John 8:32 (referenced)

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Take It Back March 22nd, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald GrayIn this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray continues the church’s prophetic focus on cleaning up the bloodline with a strong call to confront what the enemy has stolen and take it back through the power of Jesus Christ. Preaching from Judges 6, he points again to Gideon as a deliverer raised up by God to tear down ungodly altars, rebuild the altar of the Lord, and stop destructive patterns from continuing in the family line.Pastor Donald opens by declaring this new month as a month of miracles, connecting it to Passover, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the expectation believers should carry when they come before God. From there, he reminds the church that the house of God is vital, obedience to God matters, and every believer must be ready to stand between the enemy and their family and say, “It stops here.”Using Gideon’s story, Pastor Donald teaches that many recurring struggles are not random. Some battles are connected to what has been allowed, spoken, or built up in families over time. Yet God still raises up deliverers. Even if obedience feels costly or frightening, obedience is still obedience. The message makes clear that believers are not left powerless — through prayer, the Word of God, unity, and the blood of Jesus, families can experience freedom, restoration, and recovery.He also points to the New Covenant promise that every person is now responsible before God, and that through Jesus Christ the power of sin and iniquity can be broken. Pastor Donald closes with a victorious charge: do not let what affected previous generations continue into the next. Through the cross, believers can plead the blood of Jesus, recover what the enemy stole, and walk forward in spiritual authority, blessing, and generational change.Key Reminders from This Message• This is a month of miracles, and believers should expect God to move• The house of God is important and should never be treated lightly• God raises up deliverers within families to stop destructive patterns• You can change the narrative of your family through obedience to God• Scared obedience is still obedience• Before freedom comes, ungodly altars must be torn down• It is not enough to remove darkness — the altar of God must be rebuilt• Some struggles must be confronted spiritually, not ignored• You do not have to fight alone — God gives help, grace, and support• The blood of Jesus cleanses from sin and breaks the power of iniquity• What affected previous generations does not have to continue through you• Through Jesus Christ, you can take back what the enemy has stolen📖 Scripture Covered• Judges 6:25–28• Jeremiah 31:29–30• Genesis 11:1–9• John 3:16 (referenced)• John 10:10 (referenced)• Judges 7 (referenced)🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeHelp spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.🔔 Stay UpdatedTap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.📺 YouTube: River of God Channel🌐 Website: https://rogcc.com📍 In Person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231🎯 Hashtags#TakeItBack #PastorDonaldGray #RiverOfGod #CleanTheBloodline #GenerationalFreedom #Gideon #Judges6 #BloodOfJesus #SpiritualWarfare #Deliverance #FamilyRestoration #TakeBackWhatTheEnemyStole #Prayer #HolySpirit #ChristianSermon #BrooklynChurch

Breaking Generational Curses March 15th, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald GrayIn this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray brings a prophetic and urgent word to the church: it is time to clean the bloodline. Preaching from Judges 6, he teaches that many of the battles families face are not random, but rooted in patterns, strongholds, and spiritual issues that must be confronted through the power of God.Pastor Donald opens by sharing a dream from the Lord and the phrase that stayed with him: “We cannot miss and we cannot lose.” From there, he begins laying a foundation for understanding how destructive patterns can continue through generations, and how God raises up deliverers within families to tear down what has been established and rebuild on God’s altar.Using the story of Gideon, Pastor Donald explains that before freedom and restoration can come, the evil altars must be torn down. But he also makes clear that under the New Covenant, believers do not fight with natural methods — we overcome through the blood of Jesus, the Word of God, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and spiritual vigilance.This message is both a warning and a call to action: investigate what has been operating in your family line, shut every door the enemy has used, and stand in the authority of Jesus Christ so the next generation does not have to struggle with what previous generations allowed.Key Reminders from This Message• It is time to clean the bloodline and confront what has been operating in the family• God can reveal hidden issues and patterns through His Spirit• There are spiritual roots behind many recurring struggles, losses, and afflictions• Gideon was raised up as a deliverer, and God still raises up deliverers in families today• Before revival and restoration, evil altars must be torn down• It is not enough to tear down darkness — the altar of God must be established in its place• Jesus Christ has already provided victory through the cross and His blood• The blood of Jesus cleanses from sin and breaks the power of what has flowed through the bloodline• Believers must be sober, vigilant, prayerful, and led by the Holy Spirit• What you confront in your generation can stop future generations from carrying the same burden• You have authority in Christ to shut doors the enemy has used• The next generation should not have to struggle with what God has anointed you to break📖 Scripture Covered• Judges 6:1–6• Judges 6:25–26• Hosea 4:6 (referenced)• John 1:5 (referenced)• Psalm 1:3 (referenced)• 1 Peter 5:8 (referenced)• Galatians 3:13–14 (referenced)• John 19:30 (referenced)• Matthew 4:8–10 (referenced)🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeHelp spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.🔔 Stay UpdatedTap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.📺 YouTube: River of God Channel🌐 Website: https://rogcc.com📍 In Person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231🎯 Hashtags#TimeToCleanTheBloodline #CleanTheBloodline #PastorDonaldGray #RiverOfGod #Judges6 #Gideon #SpiritualWarfare #BloodlineHealing #BreakTheCycle #GenerationalStrongholds #BloodOfJesus #HolySpirit #Prayer #Deliverance #NextGeneration #ChristianSermon #BrooklynChurch

In this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray brings a strong and timely warning to the church: sober up, stay alert, and get ready for the return of Jesus Christ. Preaching from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, he reminds believers that we are living in the last days and cannot afford to be spiritually distracted by the world, the news, entertainment, fear, or deception.Pastor Donald Gray teaches that being sober means staying in the Word, praying daily, remaining filled with the Holy Spirit, and living ready for Christ’s coming. He also emphasizes the power of the believer’s shout — a shout of faith, authority, and victory that breaks spiritual resistance and pushes back the works of the enemy.This message is both a wake-up call and an encouragement: repent, lay aside every weight, get back on track with God, and live with expectation. Jesus is coming again, and the church must be ready.Key Reminders from This MessageWe are living in the last days, and the church must spiritually sober upBeing sober means staying in the Word, praying daily, and remaining filled with the SpiritBelievers should not become intoxicated by the news, entertainment, politics, or distractions of the worldThe return of Jesus is near, and the church must live readyThe rapture is a comfort for believers, not a fearThe dead in Christ shall rise first, and those who remain in God will be caught up with HimDon’t lose your shout — your shout carries authority, faith, and spiritual powerSome walls only come down when the people of God rise up and speak with boldnessRepentance is not a bad word — it is necessary for believers who want to stay right before GodLay aside every weight, get back on track, and do what God has called you to do📖 Scripture Covered1 Thessalonians 4:13–18Ephesians 5:18Luke 21:36Psalm 119:11Hebrews 12:11 John 1:9Joshua 6 (referenced – Jericho and the shout)John 11:43 (referenced – Lazarus come forth)Jeremiah 49:34–39Psalm 115:16 (referenced)2 Corinthians 10:4 (referenced)2 Corinthians 5:8 (referenced)🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeHelp spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.🔔 Stay UpdatedTap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.📺 YouTube: River of God Channel🌐 Website: https://rogcc.com📍 In Person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231🎯 Hashtags#SoberUp #LastDays #RaptureReady #JesusIsComing #BeReady #1Thessalonians4 #EndTimes #SpiritualAwakening #StayInTheWord #HolySpirit #Repentance #WatchAndPray #Faith #Prayer #RiverOfGod #PastorDonaldGray #BrooklynChurch

In this week’s message, Minister Stacey delivers a faith-building charge to the church: God has already given His people authority — and now He’s calling us to walk in it. In a time where society is shifting, pressure is rising, and the enemy is attacking on every side, this teaching reminds believers that we were never meant to live powerless. Through scripture, bold instruction, and practical application, Minister Stacey calls the church to stand up in delegated power and operate as representatives of the Kingdom of God.Minister Stacey opens with a strong reminder that God is good, then takes the church to foundational passages that establish the believer’s authority: Luke 10:19 and Luke 9:1–5. Jesus didn’t just give encouragement — He gave power and authority over the enemy, and He sent His disciples out to preach the Kingdom of God and heal the sick.A key point in the message is the meaning of authority: Minister Stacey explains that the Greek word “exousia” refers to delegated power, and the value of that authority depends on its source — and our source is the Most High God. This authority was restored through Christ, and believers are called to stop seeing the enemy as bigger than what God placed in us.From there, Minister Stacey challenges the church to recognize that what we permit, we allow — and what we bind on earth carries Kingdom backing. She urges believers not to forget their authority during trials, persecution, and opposition, and reminds the church that God is looking for bold people with “crazy faith” — even faith that speaks to storms and refuses fear.She also emphasizes that you don’t need a title to walk in authority — the believer carries the Name of Jesus, and that Name is still powerful enough to shake systems, silence darkness, and produce undeniable fruit. The call is clear: don’t stay quiet. Don’t back down. Cry loud and spare not.Minister Stacey closes with practical direction for daily life: start prophesying over your week, speak against delay, call in what’s been held up, and speak over your children and grandchildren — especially in a time when confusion is targeting identity and faith. This message is both a warning and an activation: God is building a bold, unified church, and He wants His people to be available and ready.Key Reminders from This MessageJesus gave believers power and authority over all the power of the enemyAuthority (exousia) is delegated power — and its value depends on the sourceThe enemy looks for what we permit and tries to gain a foothold in families, finances, and healthGod is calling His church to boldness, not silenceYou don’t need a title — you carry the Name of Jesus, and that Name is still powerfulUse trials as a place to praise, not complain — what you’re facing is temporarySpeak to your week: prophesy, call things in, and resist delaySpeak over your children and family — the church can shift regions through prayer and unity📖 Scripture CoveredLuke 10:19Luke 9:1–5Acts 4:13–21 (boldness of Peter and John)(Referenced) Authority to bind and loose(Referenced) Healing promises / laying hands on the sick🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeHelp spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.🔔 Stay UpdatedTap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.📺 YouTube: River of God Channel🌐 Website: https://rogcc.com📍 In Person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231🎯 Hashtags#WalkInYourAuthority #SpiritualAuthority #Luke1019 #Luke9 #Acts4 #BoldFaith #KingdomOfGod #InJesusName #Healing #Deliverance #Prayer #HolySpirit #RiverOfGod #MinisterStacey #BrooklynChurch