The River Worship - Sermons

He Stays — Pastor Ryan McVety (Season 13, Episode 8) When everything in life feels uncertain, there’s one truth that never changes — He stays. In this episode, Pastor Ryan McVety shares a powerful reminder that God’s presence isn’t conditional. Even when people walk away, when doubt creeps in, and when life feels overwhelming — He stays. Because He stays, you can stand. Stand against fear, anxiety...

🎧 Episode 7: The Mountain That Moves You Speaker: Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship What if the mountain you’re praying for God to move… was never meant to move? In this heart-stirring sermon, Pastor Ryan reveals that sometimes God doesn’t remove the mountain—He uses it to transform you. Discover how surrender produces strength, obedience brings revelation, and fear of God leads to peace and...

Life is a Contact Sport | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship What’s the difference between brushing shoulders with Jesus and actually receiving your miracle? In Mark 5, the woman with the issue of blood shows us: it’s not casual faith, it’s costly faith . 👉 While the crowd pressed around Jesus, only one woman was healed. Why? She didn’t just believe He could—she acted with conviction, risking...

📺 Season 13 | Episode 5 | “From the Belly to the Breakthrough” Speaker: Bishop AJ James, Revivaltime Tabernacle, Toronto ON 🔥 Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:17 & Jonah 2:1–10 In this powerful message, Bishop AJ walks us through Jonah’s journey from the depths of disobedience to the mercy of God. Jonah thought it was over. Swallowed up, trapped in the belly of a great fish, surrounded by darkne...

Missed Episode 3 of The River Worship’s Season 13? Pastor Ryan preached “ Peace in His Pace ,” reminding us that God doesn’t just care about where we’re going, but how we get there. David was anointed king, but before the crown came the field, the delivery run, and a lot of waiting. Yet none of it was wasted. The pasture wasn’t a detour—it was preparation. God often uses the mundane to shape us fo...

In This Sermon, Pastor Ryan explores the journey of spiritual maturity, moving from a self-centered approach of asking God for what we want, to understanding what we truly need, and ultimately realizing that our deepest need is for Jesus Himself. He emphasizes God's wisdom in answering prayers with "yes," "no," or "not yet," highlighting that God's perspective is higher than ours and that He gives...

Pastor Ryan brought a timely and prophetic message titled “QUESTIONS?” — one that echoed the cries of a generation searching for clarity, hope, and purpose. From senseless violence to cultural confusion, it’s clear we are living in a time full of question marks. But Pastor Ryan reminded us that even in the face of darkness, Jesus is not just an answer, He is THE Answer. Scripture Focus: Matthew 16...

👉 What Now Should I Do With Jesus? | Will Graham Message from Matthew 27 What will you do with Jesus? This is the most important question you’ll ever answer. In this powerful message from Matthew 27, Will Graham shares the story of Pontius Pilate, Barabbas, and the crowd who chose rebellion over redemption—and how that same choice is before us today. Discover the life-changing truth: Jesus took o...

Are You Full But Still Empty? 😩🍔🔥 | Pastor Ryan McVety | Genesis 25:21-34 You can have everything success, status, relationships, attention and still feel completely empty. Why? In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Ryan McVety dives deep into the story of Jacob and Esau, revealing how our spiritual hunger drives our decisions. This isn’t just about food, it’s about our cravings for a...

🎧 Episode Title: I’m Fine 🗓️ Season 12, Episode 7 – The River Worship 🗣️ Message by Pastor Ryan McVety "I’m fine." It’s what we say… even when it’s not true. In this vulnerable and Spirit-led episode, Pastor Ryan McVety takes us into the quiet, hidden corners of our lives — the places where shame, guilt, and sin live beneath the surface. We pretend we’re fine while silently carrying a weight that...

Pastor Ryan McVety delivered a passionate message rooted in Canadian history and Scripture, calling us to believe for revival from coast to coast. What started as a party turned into a powerful declaration: “He Shall Have Dominion From Sea to Sea, and From THE RIVER Unto the Ends of the Earth” And guess what? That promise isn’t just poetic—it’s prophetic . There’s a move of God stirring in our lan...

Episode Title: The Most Dangerous Place (S12E5) In this 🔥 episode, Pastor Ryan brings a confronting and freeing word about the place many believers secretly live: the fence —that middle ground between worldliness and true surrender. 📍But the fence isn’t neutral. It’s the devil’s domain. Jesus doesn’t want half of you. He wants all of you. And lukewarm isn’t just ineffective—it’s disgusting to Hi...

🎧 Episode 4: Peace Is Not a Puzzle 📢 Speaker: Pastor Ryan McVety We’ve all believed the lie: “If I can just get my life together, I’ll finally have peace.” But what if peace isn’t found in perfection—but in a Person ? In this episode, Pastor Ryan unpacks why peace isn't about getting all the puzzle pieces in place—it's about trusting the One who holds the pieces. Drawing from Romans 8, Jeremiah...

Forever – The Never-Ending Love of God Guest Speaker: Pastor Brendan Witton (Toronto City Church) This episode invites you to rethink what it means to love God—and to be loved by Him. Pastor Brendan Witton delivers a powerful message about the foundation of our faith: love . Not the love we muster up for God, but the love God lavishly pours out on us. Using scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 J...

Just One Thing S12 E2 | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship In this episode, Pastor Ryan McVety takes us through three moments in the life of Mary—when she sat, when she wept, and when she worshiped at the feet of Jesus. This isn't a sermon about doing more. It's a call to do the one thing that matters most: be with Him. Whether you're in a peaceful season, facing deep grief, or full of praise—...

🔥 SEASON 12 EPISODE 1 — “First Thing First” | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship In the Season 12 premiere of The River, Pastor Ryan McVety delivers a timely and powerful message straight from the heart of Revelation 2:2–5. This sermon is a wake-up call to the busy but broken , the faithful but far , and the active but absent . Jesus isn't calling us to just keep going—He’s calling us back to...

You See Giants But I See God Season 11, Episode 14 | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship God’s promises are not “maybe”—they’re a guarantee. This episode dives into the story of Caleb and Joshua, who chose faith over fear when others only saw giants. Pastor Ryan brings a challenging and hope-filled word: your past doesn’t disqualify you, and your problems don’t override God’s promises. You’ll l...

How Do I Preserve My Soul? — Pastor Moses Khan This week on The River Podcast , Pastor Moses Khan dives deep into a question we all wrestle with: How do I preserve my soul in a world that constantly tries to steal it? In this episode, you’ll be reminded that: God works in the waiting Your faith is being shaped even when nothing feels different Real communion with Jesus is more important than your...

🎙 The River Worship Podcast | THIS IS THAT | Pastor Ryan McVety In this episode, we dive into Luke 8:4-8 and uncover a truth that will change how you see your purpose: You’re not the seed. You’re the soil. What God has planted in you is GOOD, but your growth depends on the condition of your heart. 🚨 Key Takeaways: Soil’s job isn’t to be impressive—it’s to stay soft. Comparison kills your seed. St...

Feeling the pressure? In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan McVety unpacks the truth of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 — "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." Pressure can feel overwhelming, but God isn’t using it to break you — He’s using it to refine and empower you. In this episode, Pastor Ryan sh...

Instructions | Pastor Ryan McVety Life doesn’t come as a finished product — assembly is required. In this episode, Pastor Ryan McVety dives into Matthew 4:1-4 , where Jesus shows us that the most important thing — even more than physical nourishment — is the Word of God. Just like an IKEA dresser, life comes with all the pieces you need, but you can’t put it together without the instructions. God,...

🎙 Episode 8 | Am I Not Sending You? | Sam Picken (C3 Toronto) God’s way is not meant to make sense—it’s meant to require faith. Too often, we overanalyze, calculate risk, and let logic stop us from stepping into the Kingdom-sized calling God has for us. But what if God is calling you to be the solution to a Kingdom problem? In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks Judges 6:1-16 and the story of Gideon,...

📢 You don’t need to fight back—just kneel. Daniel 6 isn’t just about a man in a lion’s den—it’s about what happens when integrity collides with opposition. Daniel was: ✔️ Elected – Chosen and favored by God. ✔️ Excellent – A man of character, even in adversity. ✔️ Elevated – Positioned for impact, but not without drama. ✔️ Envied – His success made him a target. When the world tried to silence hi...

Three Strands ❤️ | Pastor Ryan McVety "A cord of three strands is not easily broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12) In this episode, Pastor Ryan McVety shares the biblical key to a lasting, healthy marriage: God at the center. We’ll unpack: ✅ What to look for in a future spouse—are you focusing on the right things? ✅ How to prepare yourself for the relationship God has for you. ✅ Why the strongest marria...

🎙 Spirit of Hunger | The River Worship Podcast What are you hungry for? In this episode, we unpack the story of Jacob and Esau and how hunger can drive us to make choices that shape our destiny. The enemy knows he can’t stop the promises of God over your life, but he will try to distract you with things that will never satisfy. 🔑 Key Scriptures & Takeaways: Genesis 25:21-34 – Esau gave up his...