River Church Uk

Andy introduces our new teaching series, describing Mark's Gospel as being like a Bond movie. People at the time responded to Jesus in different ways: some were attracted, some approached in desperation and others came to confront Him. What is our primary response?

Remaining in the Vine to produce fruit that will last (John 15:1--17)

Julie uses examples of faith in action

Colin considers the boundless favour that God shows us - it's immeasurable, incomparable and far exceeds and surpasses what we deserve or are able to comprehend. Through it he offers us the highest honour and the deepest rest. Let's receive first this grace, then give it away to others.

God's story of Forgiveness from Genesis till the end of time. Hear how God responds to true repentance

Many in the UK know at some level what Easter is, but few really understand what it's for. Paul reminds us that the main reason is to enable us to be at one with God; free to be in communion with Him, to participate with Him, and to be changed by Him. So let's give 'em that 'what for'!

Emanuel explains how we can be inspired to worship by responding to God's SONG - His word speaking to us through scripture (S), through others (O), via nature (N) and as a result of the good gifts (G) He gives.

Nigel speaks about the need to have an attitude of gratitude; always to be praising; and the value of adoration in creation. He leaves us with the question: how can I experience a new song of joy in my life?

Paul talks about learning to lament well: it's a journey of permission where we are invited to share all our feelings with God, but one to we need to stick with, as there are no shortcuts. Finally it's a journey of hope, since it has the clear purpose of leading us back to a place of praise.

seek God, spend time in His presence getting to know Him better. From this place we can grow and allow Him to work through us to see His miracles, signs and wonders in the world around us.

Andy describes lament in his own life and explains how it's different to despair; also that it's normal, natural and definitely not the end of the story.

Julie looks at the story in Exodus where the Israelites were told to cleanse themselves ready for the coming of God, and then how Jesus did that for us

Bijay is pastor of New Horizons Christian Fellowship in Damak, Nepal, and is staying with Paul & Anthea for a couple of days before returning home after the Pioneer International and Pioneer UK conferences in Southampton last week. In this talk he shares from 1 Kings 11 before describing the challenges his church faces in reaching out to their community, and some of their successful initiatives.

how we might come closer to God in this lent season

Allowing creation to nourish our souls: Colin Barnes considers God's amazing creation and reminds us that we are dearly loved, we are beautiful, we have great potential and we are significant.

There are many types of justice; Legal, Political, Social and Economic. Our starting point needs to be humility, then we need to learn how truly to love mercy, and as a result we are more likely to act with justice.

The closer we get to the Lord, the more natural it is to share His love and our faith

Isaiah 45:5 'I am the Lord and there is no other, apart from me there is no God’. All the glory belongs to our Heavenly Father and creator.

At this month's special family meeting Sandra spoke to the adults about the need to be intentional about building (Godly) character, and describes the power of inviting and receiving feedback from others about how we're doing.

Taking a look at how we often want a loophole to get out of doing what God wants,, from the story of The Good Samaritan in Luke 10.