The River Worship - Sermons

Spirit of Shame | Old Things Series Shame is a liar. It tells you that you’re disqualified, broken, and beyond redemption—but God’s truth says otherwise. In this sermon, Pastor Ryan uncovers how the enemy uses shame to keep us from God, His purpose, and sharing our faith. But Jesus already paid the price for your freedom! 🔹 You’re not your past. God rewrites every story. 🔹 Shame has no hold on y...

🚨 YOU CAN’T HOLD ONTO CONTROL AND FOLLOW CHRIST. 🚨 We all do it—gripping onto control like our lives depend on it. But here’s the truth: you can’t be fully in Christ and fully in control at the same time. The spirit of control is destroying your peace. It leads to exhaustion, frustration, manipulation, and anxiety. And yet, we refuse to let go. Why? Because we believe the biggest lie of the enem...

Welcome to the second message in our series Old Things! Last week, we learned that God has new things for us, but it’s time to “put off the old self” (Ephesians 4:22) and step into the freedom He’s called us to. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Ryan McVety tackles the Spirit of Fear—a tool the enemy uses to keep us from God’s promises. But here’s the truth: fear may be part of life, but it doesn’t...

"Old Things" | Pastor Ryan McVety In Episode 1 of The River Worship's Season 11, Pastor Ryan McVety challenges us to step boldly into the new by shedding the weight of "Old Things." Drawing from Ephesians 4 and Galatians 5, this sermon explores how God calls us to leave behind habits, mindsets, and circumstances that no longer serve His purpose in our lives. Key Highlights: 🔑 Powerful Insights on...

Pastor Ryan McVety delivered an impactful message titled "Set a Fire" based on John 10:10. He reminded us that while the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, Jesus came to give us life in abundance. Pastor Ryan challenged us to fix our focus on God, not on negativity, criticism, or offense, which the enemy uses to steal our joy. Instead, he urged us to magnify the Lord, allowing His consuming...

Pastor Ryan McVety shared a moving message titled "The Wind and Waves," based on Matthew 7:24-27. He reminded us that storms come to everyone—wise or foolish—but what makes the difference is the foundation we stand on. Pastor Ryan encouraged us not to fear the unexpected winds or relentless waves of life because, with God as our Rock, we can stand firm. He also shared how God can use even the fier...

We were honored to have guest speaker Pastor Brendan Witton, who shared a powerful message titled “ Rescue Ship Christianity .” Pastor Brendan spoke from Matthew 28:18-20 and challenged us to see ourselves not as passengers on a cruise ship focused on comfort but as part of a rescue mission—one where we are called to share the gospel and bring people to Jesus. He reminded us that, though we share...

Pastor Ryan McVety’s message, “Don’t Give Up the Fight,” was a powerful reminder that God steps in when we reach our breaking point. Drawing from stories like the prodigal son, Paul and Silas in prison, and the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Pastor Ryan emphasized that when we run out, God runs in. He encouraged us to surrender our struggles to God, trust in His presence, and call on Hi...

Step First | Pastor Ryan McVety | Season X Episode 7 In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan McVety dives deep into the journey of trusting God's timing and stepping out in faith. Using Psalm 37:23-24 and other key scriptures, Pastor Ryan reveals how we often get stuck in seasons of waiting due to fear and doubt, but God calls us to move forward step by step. 3 Key Points from the Sermon: Trade your...

Talk Ain’t Cheap | Mark 5:21-34 | The River Worship In this powerful message, we explore the story of the woman with the issue of blood, a testament to how faith can lead to breakthrough. Her words gave her the courage to step out and receive her miracle. What are you speaking over your life? Key Points: 1. Talk the Right Talk – What you say to yourself shapes your belief. Are you speaking faith o...

Pastor Ryan brought a good word for us tonight. In the midst of all the busy-ness of the world around us. In all the things that we are doing for the Lord, for our family, in our work environment there are so many details that can consume our attention and we can get pulled away from the ONE THING in our lives that give us peace, joy and wisdom. Are we listening to what Jesus Christ is saying to u...

Guest Speaker Pastor Chris Durso’s message, "Come Before Winter," delivers a powerful reminder that our pain doesn’t define us and that God’s help is always on the way. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Pastor Chris teaches us to let go of past hurts, embrace our assignment, and trust that even in difficult seasons, God's strength is with us. Listen to the full message here! Scripture Focus: 2 Timoth...

In this episode, Pastor Moses explores the often-overlooked details of what it truly means to follow Jesus, drawing from Matthew 26:30-35 and 1 Peter 5:6-11. Let's dive into four powerful choices we can make when following Jesus: Choose Allegiances Over Energy : When times are uncertain, our faith is tested. It’s easy to follow Jesus when the atmosphere is charged with energy, but true allegiance...

IT’S ALREADY YOURS | Luke 15:11-32 In this powerful sermon, we dive into the story of the prodigal son, but with a special focus on the often-overlooked other brother. He never left home, yet missed the greatest gift: His Father. The message reminds us that God is our true inheritance. We already have access to His grace, love, and presence—everything we need is found in Him. Key Points: 1. It’s B...

Pastor Ryan delves into the powerful truths found in John 11:32-44, Romans 14:7-8, Exodus 4:10-12, and Proverbs 16:1. Key Points: 1. Time Doesn’t Belong to You, It Belongs to Him - Our schedules are not our own; they belong to God. 2. His Schedule, His Fight - Rely on God’s strength, not your own, to fulfill His plans. 3. God’s Never Late, Beware as You Wait - Trust in God’s perfect timing, and do...

Are you feeling frustrated or stuck in a season of waiting? 🌟 Pastor Ryan's powerful message about being anointed and annoyed is exactly what you need! As believers, we are anointed because God is with us, but as humans, we can also feel annoyed and frustrated, especially when it seems like we’re not in the place or plan that God has for us. Being anointed means being set apart for a holy purpose...

Pastor Brendan Witton shared about the real meaning of Only God Can Judge Me. He shared with us that we all will stand before God and give an account of our actions here on earth. God loves us so much and He sent His Son to die for us so we all can have eternal life, as it says in John 3:16. We were reminded that everyone will stand before God, and we need to know for certain that our name is writ...

First Love | Season 9 Episode 7 - Pastor Ryan McVety In Revelation 2:2-5, Christ urges us to repent and remember our first love. This week, Pastor Ryan's message reminds us of the profound words in Revelation 2:5: “Repent and do the things you did at first.” To rekindle our love for Christ, Pastor Ryan outlines three essential steps: Stay Connected : Maintain a close relationship with Christ. Spre...

The Power of a Place, this is the message that Pastor JJ brought to us sharing from Acts 1:4-8 and Acts 2:1-5. He shared with us what Jesus taught the disciples, that we need to understand that there is power in being in a place and there are connections to a place. Potential is connected to a place, Preparation is connected to a place, Provision is connected to a place and Purpose is connected to...

In this message Pastor Ryan taught us to PRESS ON , reminding us that where we are now is not where we will always be. We were reminded that God has more for you! Even if it’s a good spot right now God has better! In order to press on we need to: FOCUS ON NOW GET THE RIGHT MARK remember to not chase titles for ourselves or chase what others have. We need to… STEP TO HIM knowing that Jesus Christ i...

Pastor Larry Brey shared a great word about recognizing “orphan” speech in our daily lives. He teaches us through Moses’ story - when God called him to lead the children of Israel out of captivity in Exodus 3 & 4. We learned how Moses said “I can’t do that”, “How will I look” “They won’t accept me”, “I’m not enough” and “I’m going to fail" and how God responded to Moses’ fears. The Lord God ma...

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THE SILENT SAVIOUR is a follow up to last week’s sermon called A Painful Praise. Sometimes we think that Jesus is silent. That He hasn’t heard our prayer or praise to Him. It could be that we have let the surrounding circumstances become louder than our Saviours voice. We may have waited until things were all falling apart before we reached out to the one who is always with us to ask for help. We...

Are you experiencing a low valley place in your life? Waiting for an answer from God? Are you feeling like nothing is working or things seem to have been taken from you? Do you feel like you are in a dry place, feeling depressed or anxious? Pastor Ryan gives us an answer on how to get out of this hard place. It is an act of surrender, it is a Painful Praise! There is power in a painful praise that...

Do you fear God? Do you know that you can have a reverential fear of God? He loves us, He protects us and He heals and guides us! As children of God, He knows what we need and it’s always for our good. Pastor Ryan in this message shares how God says “yes” to us, his “no” is a blessing, and there's also a third answer which is a "not yet". For More Information About The River, Visit: LinkTree: link...