River Church UK

Some highlights of our Christmas celebration gathering: a testimony (Brett), a poem (Lily) and a reflection (Anthea). With thanks to everyone who participated, most of whom aren't featured, and all who worked so hard behind the scenes.

A look back at why it's so important a celebrate Christmas time

Believers are encouraged always to continue to contend for the faith once delivered to them by the Holy Spirit through Christ Jesus.

Andy brings the final part of our series with a talk entitled 'The Church and the New Kingdom, Now but Not Yet.' He considers what God’s Kingdom is, and the fact that it is here now, but is still to come.

Nigel brings the eighth talk of our series, looking at Jesus, The Messiah. What is a 'Messiah', and how can we live in the same anointing that Jesus embodied, and where are we (individually) called to work it out?

Believers should have the same attitude Jesus had when He became man, died for mankind, and rose again for the glory of God.

Emanuel brings the seventh talk of our series by considering the so-called 'Unholy Trinity' - the World, the Flesh and the Devil - and how we can overcome them.

Drawing on Elijah’s experience, Gary challenges us to pursue God through the wind, earthquake and fire as we seek to hear his voice.

Guest Speaker Matt (ex World Vision, now works for Medair www.medair.org) brings the sixth talk of our series looking at God's Revelation Through the Bible, considering Righteousness and Justice. What would it look like if the church really stepped up and modelled these virtues?

How our lives can reflect God to others when we KNOW we are made in His image!

Anthea brings the fifth talk of our series, considering some key characteristics of God's People; we are, or in any case should be, Communal, Inclusive and (keen) Contributors.

Deborah, a woman who trusted in God's Word, and saw Him turn the impossible into the miraculous

Anna brings the second of our two part look at Covenants in the Bible, focusing on the new Covenant God made with humanity. We are so privileged to live under the protection, and know the blessings, of a promise that will never be broken. God's faithfulness to us is utterly extraordinary and totally undeserved.

Taking a look at the difference between Certainty and Unity

Thanksgiving through the 'Even thoughs' By offering thanksgiving even though things are tough we 'enter His gates' to peace and joy. Psalm 100 Enter His gates with thanksgiving

Geoff brings the first of a two part look at Covenants in the Bible, in which he focuses on the Old Testament. Covenant relationships, covenant blessings, covenant values. Let's choose Life!

Andy speaks on Creation and New Creation - Created for Purpose: relationship created, relationship broken, relationship restored. Genesis 1:26-28

Be Still Ann looks at the ways God brings peace in our lives through his word and his promises.

Wrestling with God Gary looks at Jacob’s wrestle with God and asks how this can apply to our lives.

Paul introduces our new teaching series by considering The God who is: the God who is real, the God who reveals, the God who relates.

Tale of the 10 Virgins What happens when we run out of oil!

Daniel was an amazing man of Godly character, and we can learn a lot from his life story by reading Daniel Chapters 1-6. In response we should • Reflect: What areas of our lives need more conviction? • Resolve: Like Daniel, we must purpose in your heart to honour God. • Respond: We must Step into your calling with boldness, trusting that God is with us—even in our lion’s den experiences.

Nothing compares to the love that God has for us, and we can offer to others

Paul and Anthea, along with Amy and Tim, are delighted to welcome Matt, Paul, Anna and Emanuel to the team.

Al asserts that although we're all flawed, God sees beauty in us; He encourages us to look for the same in others, and to call it out.