Riverside Church

Fantastic to celebrate with Tom, Mark and Jo today as they are baptised. Before Simons short explanation of baptism we hear their great testimonies of how Jesus changed their lives.

Continuing on from lasts weeks ‘Eyes Being Opened’ talk, Simon explains how the giving of sight to the man in this story is a sign that Jesus can open both physical eyes and spiritual eyes.

Using the story of Jesus healing the blind man in the gospel of John chapter 9, Simon explains how heaven touched earth at that moment and how we should use kingdom opportunities.

Simon explains the ‘perfect storm’ that was brewing around Jesus when he started his ministry.

Simon’s short sermon introducing the new series ‘Simply Jesus’ where we look at the person and centrality of Jesus and look at the basics of what it’s like to follow him.

Simon concludes this series by looking at how by modifying the habits and rhythms in our lives it might help us grow as individuals.

Simon looks at how emotional health helps us discover our true self.

Simon continues the series looking at the benefits of emotionally healthy spirituality.

Simon begins our series looking at the importance of integrating spiritual growth and emotional health.

One of the most crucial lessons we can learn as a Christian is to handle suffering. Continuing in the series on 1Peter, Keely unpacks this based on chapter 5 verses 1-11.

Amy continues our series in 1Peter and explains how we should keep on rejoicing - not in spite of our afflictions but even because of them. This is not a little piece of advice about the power of positive thinking. This is a supernatural way to respond to suffering.

Chris continues our series in the book of 1Peter and talks about how living for Jesus is challenging as we want to belong – we want to be accepted.

Julian Barnard considers a Biblical approach to compassion in a tough world. Jesus is our example and our challenge is to follow Him in obedience.

Simon explains how in 1 Peter 3:1-7 Married women and men receive instructions about how to live in relationship with their spouses in ways that reflect certain first-century values yet are motivated by an understanding of who people are before God.

Simon explains how Peter encourages us, so whatever our situation or circumstance, we are journeying on to something greater.

Joel explains how Christians need to be light filled people in a darkened world.

An exciting milestone in the life of our church today as we are adopted into the Vineyard movement and become Riverside Vineyard Church.

Chris explains that to be holy people, we must be focused on Christ, obedient in all of life, and growing in our knowledge of God's word.

Before the baptisms this Sunday, Simon explains how it started in the Bible and the reason we baptise people. Photos have been added to our baptism album here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1640374736018249.1073741843.789437417778656&type=1&l=a849e95bfa

Chris unpacks Peter’s message to the church to be born again and not to quit.