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

Have been watching Greg Laure online Sundays. He's been advertising his trip in April 2027 to…read moreIsrael. I just want to tell anyone who's looking into that trip to really look at the details. You're not going to be on a small trip with Greg Laure. Actually, you're gonna be on a trip with over 1000 people. Greg, I wish you would be more forthcoming about this trip and your exact participation! I also checked with The company doing the tour, Inspiration travel, and they said that if Greg Laure didn't show up for whatever reason, we would not get our money back just a credit for another tour with them. I just thought it was very misleading.

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.

I love this church so much. Great for the kids and family. Fantastic spot for worship and prayer…read moreand the sermons are such a blessing. The kids have their own classrooms and they have teachers who are trained to help children with special needs. I highly recommend this place.

I have only attended 1 service here and a Christmas tree lighting while visiting a friend. This…read moreChristian church is huge like a college campus. We even had snacks at the onsite caffe. They have many opportunities to learn about the word. Lots of programs and outreach takes place here. Everyone I encountered was professional and friendly.

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!

The members are very friendly. The sermon was powerful…read more ...............................................................

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.

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!

These people are incredibly rude. I live in the neighborhood next to the godforsaken church and…read morethey will block your driveway and then when you ask them to move they say I'm just going to church as if blocking your driveway is acceptable because they're going to church. You ask them to move again and they give you a dirty look as if you're in the wrong. Then when they cross the street, they literally stop in the middle of the street and talk. You cannot go around them. They see you waiting to go, but they don't care because their conversation in the middle of the street is way more important than anything you have to do. These people have a sense of self importance and anyone else around them be damned. If you want to go to church and be an asshole this is the place for you!

Extremely disappointed in crossroads . I've decided after 10 years it's time to find another church…read moreand will also be pulling my kids out of crossroads school and discontinuing my weekly tides to this church. The fact that Charlie Kirk and his family were not prayed for even mentioned in yesterday's serviced, made me sick! It doesn't matter what his political stand point is, but with him being a well spoken and devoted Christian man and a huge follower of Christ. That alone should've been acknowledged! This man gave his life to spread the word of god and probably brought more youth to Christianity then anyone else in this life time! No prayers, no acknowledgment for him or his poor family is unbelievable disrespectful and sad! Do better crossroads!

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.

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.

They don't use the King James Bible which is the Word of God. Also, older people are not as…read morewelcome, it's geared more for younger people