River Streams

by Justin O'Shea • (Joshua 1:1-5) We have every reason to be hopeful because God is on our side. To abound in hope, our heart needs to stay aligned to God's heart, through whatever circumstance may arise.

by Paul Hughes • (Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) The power of thanksgiving is rooted in the foundational contentment that as believers, we are loved by the Father and have been adopted into his family.

by Paul Hughes • (Matthew 3:13-22, 28:16-20) God wants to form us into the best version of ourselves, but it requires us to be willing to humble ourselves and follow Jesus. One of these steps is baptism.

by Heidi Hughes • (Luke 22:53, John 20:15) Don't let disappointment steal your destiny. Jesus overcame all darkness. Fix your eyes and ears on Jesus and he will lead you into victory.

by Heidi Hughes • (Romans 5:1,2) What we believe matters. That's why it's vitally important that we believe what God has said.

by Heidi Hughes • (James 4:7, John 13:15-17) God promises to give grace to the humble. If we don't have the grace we need, then there's a strong possibility that pride is the problem.

by Justin O'Shea • (Hebrews 12:1-2) Focusing on Jesus gives us the grace to throw down the things that weigh us down so that we can run into freedom.

by Paul Hughes • (Matthew 5:19, 20, 43-48) Kingdom character comes when we rise above the contamination of self-interest, by surrendering to the empowering of God's love.

by Paul Hughes • (Matthew 6:1-33) We don't need to worry or work to receive God's favour. His desire is that we all be transformed into the best versions of ourselves. We just need to align ourselves to his kingdom. Here is a link to the news video clip shown at the end of the message. (https://youtu.be/te-fjIa1HzU)

by Paul Hughes • (Romans 8:15, Matthew 5:16, John 5:19) In becoming Christlike, we need to be studious of Jesus' mode of being, not posturing or performing, but humbly obedient to the will of the Father.

by Heidi Hughes • (Matthew 5:3-10) We can't be merciful out of our own strength. When we tap into the power of the Holy Spirit, what others say or do has no power over us, and we are empowered to love and forgive.

by Jonny Hughes • (Proverbs 15:15, James 1:2-6) Your attitude can change your perception, and therefore your quality of life. Choosing thankfulness enables you to walk in joy through any circumstance.  

by Randy Maas • (Philippians 4:4-9) Deep contentment comes from rejoicing in who God is, and being thankful for who we are in him.

by Heidi Hughes • (Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:13) If we allow God's Holy Spirit to dwell in us, his life and power enables us to overcome temptation and to walk in freedom.

by Justin O'Shea • (Matthew 5:14-16) God's answer to darkness is light. We need to come into a deeper understanding of what it means to be the light of the world, exerting God's ideas and influence into our communities.

by Ruth Maton • (Psalm 2:1-12, Isaiah 40:1-22, Ephesians 2:6) God is massive. To know him better requires looking above the cultural frameworks which influence our Christian perspectives.  

by Paul Hughes • Speaking from Deuteronomy 19:1-11, Exodus 21:28-32 and 1 John 5:21, Paul describes how God's motive for examining our hearts isn't punitive, but instead, is to bring us into a place of wholeness. 

by Heidi Hughes • (2 Corinthians 11:21-35, 12:6-10) Recognizing our weakness qualifies us to call on and receive God's grace and power to strengthen us.

by Heidi Hughes • (Hebrews 12:4-13) When God trains and disciplines us, his purpose is to accomplish something good. We don't need to be afraid of God, or the process.

by Jonny Hughes • (1Peter 5:1-6) God desires us to walk in freedom, but to do so, we need to be willing to humble ourselves, take his hand, and trust his leading.

By Paul Hughes and Jonathan Christie • (Matthew 16:13-20) Paul and Jonathan converse regarding how the recognition of the holy requires an attitude of humility.

by Ruth Maton

by Heidi Hughes • (2 Peter 1:3) God's promises are powerful, and will give us everything we need to live a godly life as we are yielded and obedient to him.

by Justin O'Shea • (Romans 8:31-39) Through His word, God gives us questions grounded in truth so we can perceive and live our life from His perspective.

by Heidi Hughes • (Acts 9:31) Drawing from verses in Acts and Romans, Heidi speaks on the importance of both walking in holy fear and receiving God's comfort.