River Church - Messages

It is better to give than to receive! ~Jesus

“But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come , God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law, so that He might redeem and liberate those who were under the Law, that we [who believe] might be adopted as sons [as God’s children with all rights as fully grown members of a family]. Galatians 4:4-7 (AMPLIFIED VERSION)

Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes. ~Elizabeth Barret Browning (Aurora Leigh)

What's our response when delays and difficulties come our way? Another pivotal moment for the early church as we take a look at how Paul responded in these situations.

Another pivotal moment as we journey through the book of Acts. ‘Chapter 15 is the turning point, “centrepiece” and “watershed” of the book, the episode which rounds off and justifies the past developments, and makes those to come intrinsically possible.’ Ernst Haenchen

Differentiation: What is it? Why do we need it? How do we get it?

'...they placed their hands on them and sent them off...sent on their way byt the Holy Spirit.' Acts 13:3-4'

Sometimes, success looks like suffering. Don't get so caught up in the bars, that you can't see the spaces in-between them.

When we are involved with what God is doing we need not fear the insults and mockery of others, because we know that in the end our faithfulness will be worth far more than our popularity! Andrew shares on how getting involved with God is a 'Pivotal Moment'.

Whose prayers will be answered on the other side of my obedience? Dave continues with Part 2 of our 'Pivot Series' as we journey through the book of Acts.

The pivotal moment that changes Paul's life, brought about by the obedience of an unseen hero - Ananais. The CALL is personal The CALL is scary The CALL requires obedience The CALL is to love

'The wind of persecution fans the flame of the gospel.'

The 3 tenses of the christian life: the past present and future of what God has done by His grace, for His glory to give us godliness through Jesus Christ.

'I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God’s great mystery.' Colossians 2:1-4 MSG

Danie challenges us to 'surge forward' in the things we need breakthrough for because have a Father who is concerned about us and because Jesus has won the battle that we can never win.

“If Stephen had not prayed, the church would not have Paul.” ~ Augustine

'Pivot' - Big moments and little moments of clarity that change our lives forever. Week 6 takes us into Acts 6 when the disciples discover the gift of service and how it unlocks the hidden potential in believers.

Continuing with our 'Pivot' series, we're into Acts 5 with a fresh take on Ananais and Sapphira.

Dave teaches on another pivotal moment for the disciples - the transformation of Peter through his revelation of who Jesus was, the restoration of his true identity in Christ and the renewal of his entire being through the Holy Spirit.

Another pivotal moment in the lives of the disciples as they Jesus did, after He was gone.

“Christian community is only this. We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ.” ~Dietrich Boenhoffer

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.” Psalm 130: 5-6

Brent Brading visits us with a powerful message on why your personal revelation of Jesus matters so much. The more of Him we see, the more of Him we will reflect!

“But David found strength in the Lord his God.” 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Following on from last week's message of 'Taming the Tongue', Mark turns our attention to working on our character and how important constructive criticism can be.