Northern Rivers Pentecostal Church

In Joshua 4, God commands twelve men to take twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan River and carry them on their shoulders. Those stones became a testimony. Not just of where Israel was going, but of where God brought them from. This message is about the power of testimony. Not loud. Not dramatic. But real. Every believer carries something God has done for them. And when we speak it, when we...

What does it really mean when Jesus says He has set before us an open door? In Revelation 3, Jesus speaks to a faithful church that felt weak, pressured, and opposed, yet He reminds them that He alone holds the authority to open and shut doors. This message explores what open and closed doors represent in Scripture, not as promises of comfort or prosperity, but as invitations into purpose, obedien...

This message is a call to action for the year ahead. God doesn’t call us when everything feels easy or comfortable. He calls us for moments like this. For this season. For this city. For this generation. From Esther standing in the palace, to the Church standing in its community today, Scripture reminds us that calling always comes with responsibility, obedience, and surrender. We’re called before...

Do you ever wonder if God really knows you or cares about what’s happening in your life? In this message, we explore God’s intimate, personal knowledge of each of us, His care in the midst of our struggles, and the hope and purpose He has for our lives. Discover how God sees every detail of your life, knows your heart, and desires to lead you into His plan for good and an expected end. Whether you...

As we come to the close of another year, Christmas invites us to stop and take stock of what’s really been holding our lives together. Some years feel like growth, others feel like survival. And as we look toward what’s ahead, we’re all faced with the same question. What’s strong enough to carry the weight of our future? In Luke 2:1–14, we’re reminded that God stepped into a weary, uncertain world...

In this powerful Sunday message, we’re reminded that spiritual exhaustion doesn’t mean spiritual failure. Drawing from 1 Kings 19, we walk with Elijah from the heights of revival to the depths of discouragement, and we see how God never abandoned him, even in the cave. This message speaks to those who still love God, still believe, still show up, but are tired, wounded, or disappointed by unmet ex...

A message on God’s first question, His searching love, and the manger that answered the cry of the garden. In Genesis 3:8–9, God walks into a broken garden and asks a single, tender question: “Where art thou?” That same heart shows up again in Bethlehem, where the God who came looking wrapped Himself in flesh and stepped into our world. This message follows the thread from the garden to the manger...

Bro Raymond brought a clear reminder from Acts 1:8 that we’re not just called to believe the gospel, we're called to be witnesses of the One true God revealed in Jesus Christ. He walked us through the power Jesus promised, the purpose behind that power, and the places we're meant to carry His name. This message challenges us to step into Spirit-filled boldness and live as witnesses in our...

There’s something about this time of year that reminds us of anticipation. Even people who aren’t thinking about the spiritual side of Christmas can feel it. But long before the manger, there was a promise spoken by God, carried by prophets, and held by generations who waited in faith. In today’s message, we walk through how the first coming of Jesus proves God’s perfect timing, and how the second...

Goshen started out as a blessing, but it wasn’t meant to be a final home. In this message, we look at how God uses provision, pressure, protection, and promise to pull His people out of comfortable compromise and into their calling. Goshen shows us how easy it is to settle for “good enough” while God is calling us into a life that’s surrendered, Spirit-led, and full of His purpose. Just like Israe...

Filled to Overflow | John 7:37–39 | Northern Rivers Pentecostal Church Have you ever wondered why Jesus promised rivers of living water instead of just a well ? In this message, “Filled to Overflow,” we look at what it truly means to live a Spirit-filled life that doesn’t just satisfy our own thirst—but becomes a source of life for others. When Jesus stood up on the last day of the Feast of Tabern...

When David said, “I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies” (Psalm 18:3 KJV), he was showing us something powerful—his praise wasn’t just an expression of gratitude, it was the key to victory. Worship isn’t passive; it’s warfare. Every note of praise and every lifted hand is a weapon that pulls down strongholds, breaks chains, and silences the e...

Guest Speaker Bro EJ delivered a powerful and heartfelt message titled “The Same Plan, The Same God.” Through every generation, God’s purpose hasn’t changed and His promise still stands. The same plan that brought salvation in the Book of Acts is the same plan that saves us today. It’s still repentance, baptism in Jesus’ Name, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost — because it’s still the same God w...

There are moments in the Bible when heaven seems to pause, and we catch a glimpse of the heartbeat of God. Luke 7:11–17 gives us one of those moments. No one calls His name. No one falls at His feet. No one even asks for a miracle. Yet Jesus stops everything because He sees a broken heart. In When Mercy Meets Our Silence, we see that this isn’t just the story of a widow—it’s the story of all of us...

Seen, Known, and Still Chosen — Sister Haden Today Sister Haden brings a clear, honest word for anyone who's ever felt ashamed, overlooked, disqualified, or invisible. We walk through two powerful Bible moments to show how Jesus sees us and still calls us. • Jesus saw Nathanael before he believed — a private, fig tree moment of doubt and searching (John 1:45–50). • Jesus looked at Peter after...

Have you ever waited for something so important that every second felt like an eternity? In this powerful sermon, we are reminded that the King is coming, the Bridegroom is almost here, and every moment of waiting is a gift of opportunity. Using Hebrews 10:37, we explore what it means that "He that shall come will come, and will not tarry," and how this affects our lives today. From the...

Bro. Lenny preached a powerful and true Word this morning as he ministered on "The Cost of Following Christ." This message challenges us to count the cost and follow Jesus with everything we have. It’s a reminder that discipleship isn’t casual — it’s a total commitment to the One who gave His life for us. If you missed this morning’s service, watch now and let God speak to your heart. Fo...