I just had one of the most amazing experiences at Harvest Crusade, and honestly, I've had many over…read morethe years but this one touched my heart in a fresh, powerful way. I had to share it here and tag Harvest in most of my posts because this church isn't just a place I go to... it's been part of my life journey. I grew up right here in Riverside, and I've been part of the Harvest family since I was a youth. I remember when the playgrounds were still around, and believe it or not, when we were still parking in the dirt lot to get to church! Those were humble, beautiful beginnings and I've had the incredible privilege of watching this ministry grow from those early days into something so inspiring, so deeply impactful, and still rooted in the same love and truth that started it all. The recent service I attended was nothing short of moving. The worship was powerful and alive, the message was full of biblical truth and real-world relevance, and the presence of God was unmistakable. It wasn't just a church service it was a moment of transformation. You could feel it in the room. You could see it on the faces of people around you. What's even more beautiful is how Harvest Church continues to evolve while never losing its heart. Whether it's the outreach, the youth programs, or the way they care for the community they are always growing, always reaching, always welcoming. The people here aren't just friendly -- they are family. From my earliest memories as a kid to now, this church has stood as a place of hope, purpose, and genuine connection. To anyone who's looking for a place to reignite your faith, build community, or simply find a home Harvest is it. It's more than just a church. It's a legacy, a movement, and a living testimony of what God can do through faithful people and a faithful church. Thank you, Harvest Church, for being a constant in my life and for continuing to lead generations with integrity, vision, and love. I can't wait to see what God does next through you! #HarvestChristianFellowship #RiversideChurch #OldSchoolHarvest #FaithfulFromTheDirtLot #ChurchFamilyForLife #GrowingInGrace

Friendly welcoming truthful, not over the top with ambiguous assumptions like some Pastors under…read morethe "Calvary Chapel Church" title. I like listening to Chuck Smith pod casts and talks on His Channel, and occasionally because of gasoline prices going to a church service.

Here's what you can expect from Sandals Church. Solid Bible…read moreteaching. Super friendly and kind people. Others who want to see you thrive. All kinds of groups for marriage, teens, seniors, kids, divorced, 12-step, and more. Also, after reading some other reviews here I feel inclined to give my take on the church asking for money. All churches work off of donations from the people they serve. This is normal. Sandals Church does not ask for money any more than others churches I have attended, and they are very transparent with spending.

We attended and served at Sandals for around 10 years. We quit during Covid because they would…read morenever stop pushing for donations and on-site attendance. Here are my main beefs: when the pastor can afford a gorgeous million dollar home and can take more vacations than my husband and I who own a very successful business there is something wrong. We also "served" also knows as unpaid labor...at the coffee shop where lots of tips were given at each service and who knows where those went.

Love The Grove!!!!! If you are looking for a church...You found it The Grove!!!! This church…read moreoffers everything Great pastors here

For a while, my family and I had been fervently praying for God to guide us to a new church. We…read morelonged to be part of a community where we could continue to grow in our faith, surrounded by like-minded Believers. We also yearned for an environment where our daughter could flourish, among her peers who were also seeking a deeper connection with Jesus. When we finally found this church, it was like a breath of fresh air, a place where we could truly belong. I'm not even sure how I found this church. I honestly forgot, but once I found it online, I scoured the website looking at what they believe, making sure it was aligned with my beliefs. I decided to attend a service livestream because I was immediately in love when I saw they have a ASL interpreter during one of their services. I also learned of their inclusion ministry, which helps those with disabilities, and the many ministries they have to encourage and support Christian growth for men and women. I was skeptical because I've seen some of this before and wasn't sure if it was a good fit. As the worship leader began to sing, his words struck a chord deep within me. 'I know it's not much but I have nothing else fit for a king except for a heart singing hallelujah,' he sang, and I was instantly drawn to this praise song that I had never heard. During the livestream service, the pastor shared a personal story of transformation, recounting his past mistakes and how God's grace had changed him. His openness and humility were refreshing. I finally decided to make the drive with my family the following Sunday, and we've been attending ever since. We've attended in person on two Saturdays and two Sundays. We witnessed a baptism and listened to the heartfelt testimonies. God be praised. This is a beautiful church filled with people who desire to help others. They are warm, welcoming, and loving. I forgot to mention that we received a nice welcome kit with huge cookies from Guest Services. Their bookstore is inside the main building, kind of off to the side of the hallway, and they also have two cafes that appear alternate Saturday and Sunday service times. I'm very blessed that the Lord led us here. It's a light shining on a hill. I'm looking forward to being a part as much as my introverted self can be. I'm grateful.

wow!! love this church! my first experience was such a beautiful experience! I got to feel God like…read morenever before. you can feel Him when you walk in! the coffee is amazing!

ILC - Riverside is the place to experience Pentecost! The people love God and love people, but most…read moreimportantly, the Holy Ghost is there!

I was looking for a church with an open and affirming stance on LGBTQ community and a friend…read morerecommended this church. Been attending almost 2 years now. I'm in my 30s and was raised Catholic, and was pretty certain of what I want and Don't want i a church. The community is very diverse; a little over 100 people in attendance, all races, a lot of working teachers and retired school personnel, and a growing population of families with babies to high schoolers. Even though the community and the sermons are very contemporary and progressive, there is something familiar and nice about the old traditional feel of the stained glass, the choir, and the pews. It's a place where everyone is welcome and you can dress as comfortably or as flamboyantly as you'd like. They feed the community every Wednesday, giving a hot meal, clothing, and toiletries to whoever needs it. They also host free medical/dental events every other week. Whenever there is a progressive rally or march, the church tends to host the meeting point with snacks and water bottles. Besides volunteering, there is a lot of social activities, concerts, potlucks, movie nights, book clubs, and guest speakers from the University and other non-profits. Sunday Parking is easy and free, right out front, if you get there around 9:40, unless there is the occasional Downtown event. I would recommend this church to anyone looking to join a new church in Riverside.

We worship here because of the people who make up the congregation. They are friendly and outgoing,…read moreand service the community through Project Food and the Riverside Free Clinic. There are all kinds of fellowship activities outside the church, including movie groups, coffee groups, and book clubs, to name a few. The atmosphere is very welcoming and nonjudgmental. Come and visit, we would love to welcome you!

Great church and will enjoy the service and the people, the word goes forth every Sunday. The music…read moreand the church family are living and kind people of God.

Went for a graduation place was very big and nice! Thinking of going there for a service...!read more

VERVE COMMUNITY CHURCH ( Riverside location), is an Awesome place! I'm a very recent newcomer, and…read morefrom the moment that I took maybe 4 steps inside, I was quickly greeted by a pleasant, friendly and welcoming staff member. I got the same treatment at the welcome booth. The messages were relevant, and the worship was great and I was so convinced that this is where I belong that I signed up for the next steps class. Give VERVE a try; you'll be so glad you did. Oh! And they have student ministry for the kids too!

This place has an ever growing transient gathering in front of it. Always pestering myself and my…read more11 year old for spare change. The parking lot is slowly becoming car park for people to live in cars.

I absolutely LOVE attending Sandals Palm! The people here are so welcoming and real. The sermons…read moreare always so relatable and I absolutely feel spiritually fed each week! I love how they have so much to offer for the youth that is positive. You can just really see how much they love on their youth! If you haven't found the right church for yourself, your family, you should definitely check it out! They have 4 different services each Sunday! 8am, 9:30am, 1115am, and 7pm!

We came here for the first time this past Sunday and we really enjoyed it! Everyone was kind and…read morewelcoming! Praise and worship was nice and they played a new song! The sermon was great! They also took the time to show us the nursery where our child would be if we decided to take him.

It's a tough world to preach the harsh truth, but Pastor Chuck does it with grace and humility. He…read moreprayed for our country today, specifically President Trump to have wisdom during this time of war... that's good leadership and straight from the bible teaching. There's a great community of people and the worship is top notch as well. I'm proud to attend this church and would recommend to anyone new or more seasoned Christian's as well.

I visited today 6/29 with my fiancé, it was his first time and I have visited once before. We gave…read moreit a visit, but after today we will not be attending. First off, the decision to perform a Jelly Roll song mid service was extremely... odd? Seemed like they just really wanted to perform the song and it had us confused as to what was going on. Like others have mentioned the sermon is more watered down than we're used to. It seemed as if the Scripture was used to support whatever the church was trying to say and felt repetitive. We're more used to the Bible being the center of focus and whatever connections can be made to everyday life are made but understanding Scripture and growth in faith are not overshadowed. All that being said their coffee shop is yummy and the greeters were nice.

Great place to be! Everyone is friendly and love the teachings…read more Rick Warren is a wonderful teacher. He's inspiring and I've learned a lot.

I can't find where to email anyone at Saddleback! GREETINGS in the name of Christ our LORD!…read more My name is Glenn Langohr and I am a local street evangelist & best selling author. We are raising community ACTIVISM amongst Christians in ALL churches to partner with us to take a stand for LIFE in the womb and out of the womb. We have a group of 3 churches involved so far and would like your church to come alongside us however you can! On Sunday February 14th, 2020 (Valentine's Day) we plan to host a pro life rally at Laguna Main Beach (intersection of South Coast highway and Broadway St ), starting at 2:00 PM. There we plan to uplift preborn human life and the "Heartbeat Protection Act." This act introduces legislation to ban abortions anytime after a heartbeat can be detected in the pre born. Several states have already passed such legislation, and we are looking to expand this Act to California, other states, and also to the federal level. You are welcome to write up a message and give it, publicly like many other Pastors, authors, and teachers will. We will be handing out Bible tracts, info on the HeartBeat Bill and heart shaped balloons. Please let us know if you will announce this event to your congregation at the beginning of your regular church services and/or if you would like to otherwise participate in this event in any way by contacting us at this email or 949 354 7176 Thank you, and God bless you.