The River Christian Church, Auckland, NZ

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the Witness series, exploring WHY We Share the Gospel. Discover God's heart for the lost, to have the same love to see that you are uniquely positioned to reach people around you - your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues - in ways that no one else can.

From Jeremiah 33:10–11, guest speaker Ps Andrew Parrington, reminds us that God restores what has been lost—joy, gladness, first love, and testimony. Discover the power of prophecy, testimony, and restored passion as God fulfills His promise that "there shall be heard again" the sounds of joy and gladness in His house.

Len Buttner shares a prophetic message from the scripture Mark 10:46-52.

What if blessing, greatness, and success look completely different in God's Kingdom? In the final message of our Kingdom Redefined series, Ps Claire explores how Jesus redefines what it means to live a transformed life that reflects His character and His Kingdom.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Ephesians 4:1-3 on how God has called us to relate to each other, and why the relationships that we have with one another in church matter so much.

Ps Peter Morton shares from the account of Elijah in 1 Kings 17 to reveal the kingdom mindset in how we approach provision and finance

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks about living as Kingdom people carrying the traits of the qualities of God in excellence and in generosity. When excellence and generosity become part of our lives, we reflect His character and reveal His Kingdom to the world around us.

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks about the Kingdom attitude that is found in the tension between humility and boldness. Humility keeps us grounded, reminding us that every gift, opportunity, and victory comes from God. Boldness gives us the courage to step into all that God has called us to do. The challenge is holding both together.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Ephesians 4:1-3 on how God has called us to relate to each other, and why the relationships that we have with one another in church matter so much.  

In a world consumed by identity confusion, the loudest voices are leaving people more lost than ever. We'll cut through the noise and anchor ourselves in the unshakeable truth of what our Creator says about us.

Ps Peter Morton looks at what it means to have our 'eyes opened' and to see God, ourselves and our calling in a whole new way.  

In a world consumed by identity confusion, the loudest voices are leaving people more lost than ever. We'll cut through the noise and anchor ourselves in the unshakeable truth of what our Creator says about us.

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the Kingdom Redefined series focussing on Kingdom Vision. Having Kingdom Vision redefines the way we look at our circumstances. The eyes He wants to touch are not the physical eyes but the eyes of our heart.  

Drawing from Luke 5, where Jesus calls the disciples to "go out into the deep and let down your nets," guest speaker Ps Paul Saunders from Hope Centre Wellington, explores stepping out in faith, trusting God beyond comfort zones, and obeying His call even when the outcome is uncertain. Be encouraged and challenged to move deeper in your walk with God, to let down your nets, and discover what can h...

Every victory has its own backstory and a battle to be faced. Pastor Judy Dawson shares the significance of building an altar of praise during times of testing and after a battle. By doing so, when we revisit those areas within our hearts, we are reminded not of the scars left by the battles but of the God who brings forth victory.

Pastor Annika shares a Mothers Day message, encouraging us all to sow seeds into the lives around us. All seeds hold the potential to grow, but they must be planted in healthy environments to flourish into who they've been created to be.   

On Mother's Day, Pastor Judy Dawson shares insights on the importance of building what God has given in our hands. She encourages us not to become the victim of the past tragedies, but to rise above them and create a safe environment where future generations can flourish.

Grant brings a challenging message drawn from the life of David. While David excelled in certain aspects of his life, he often exhibited passivity in his personal relationships. To address the challenges of living a divided life, we must be intentional in cultivating the courage necessary to confront the obstacles we face on a daily basis.

We each carry a unique narrative in our minds, which often diverges from the story that God has written for our lives. Pastor Judy Dawson emphasises the significance of examining the contexts we believe and highlights the necessity of aligning our perspectives with God's story. This alignment allows us to become vessels of extended blessings in the lives of others.

Pastor Judy Dawson, speaks about the unique purpose God has for every individual. Also, she offers guidance on navigating the obstacles that come our way to continue to live on our divine purpose.  

Ps Claire dives into Jesus' parable of the ten bridesmaids to reveal that the oil represents the Holy Spirit—and challenges us to stay close to God, be continually filled, and live a life that's ready, not just on the surface but from the inside out.

Pastor Chris Dawson reflects on the life of David, illustrating how he faced every battle with the assurance that the Lord fought on his behalf. It is important to remember that the King ultimately holds the final authority whenever we find ourselves in difficult situations.

We all want to walk in resurrection power, but there's no resurrection without a crucifixion!  Ps Peter Morton shows the powerful link between 'losing our lives' and 'living in Christ'.  

Listen to the Good Friday service sermon shared by Sanjay, Madelein and Barbara. Communion service led by Ps Judy.