River Streams

by Heidi Hughes • (Colossians 1:3-12, Ephesians 3:19) The secret to growing as a Christian is spending time in the secret place, being watered with the love of Jesus. 

by Bob Ekblad • (Romans 6:3-11) Following Jesus in baptism is a radical step. You might say that every Christian is an illegal alien, because we've died to everything our old self identified with, and surrendered to the kingdom of heaven and the Lordship of Jesus.  

by Heidi Hughes • (Titus 2:11-14, Ephesians 2:10) God's desire is for us to to have a deeper revelation of what it means to be a child of his kingdom, so that we can be part of his plans to release his kingdom to the world around us.

by Heidi Hughes • (Philippians 4:9, 1:3) Feelings not grounded in truth can lead us off track. Our focus needs to be on what Jesus has said and done.

by Dan Mohler • Being a Christian isn't primarily about praying a prayer so we can go to heaven. It's about being filled and transformed by the love of God, so that we in turn release his love to the world around us.

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by Heidi Hughes • (Ephesians 4:29-32, 5:4) Each one of us has the potential to speak hurtful words. The good news is that in Jesus we can receive the power to forgive and speak words of love.

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.