Riverside Church

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.

Christians are strange people in a strange world! In this opening talk of this new series based on the book 1Peter Simon explains how Peter was writing to the pilgrims, or the strangers, those who are temporary residents on this earth.

This week Kevin Crook, who works with churches, volunteer's and supporters across the UK for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) talks about their work.

Simon follows in the footsteps of Jesus’ followers as they travel on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus and get talking to someone who gives them the biggest surprise of all!

Simon helps us prepare for Easter Sunday by looking at Jesus’ dynamic entrance into Jerusalem.

Tom and Helen Murphy explain their heart for compassion.

"Come, Holy Spirit" is a prayer Vineyard people have been praying for decades – and it's also a prayer that has been prayed throughout church history. This week Simon explains how the Holy Spirit is just as active today as he was in New Testament times.

The phrase that John Wimber was known to say often was ‘everyone gets to play.’ His goal was to create opportunities for normal people to do extraordinary things. Chris explains this week how we at Riverside can live this out.

Simon explores and unpacks the mystery of the Kingdom of God.

This Sunday Simon explained why worship is our highest priority and how we create a culture of expectant, intimate encounter. Just before that Kirsteen tells us an inspiring story based on the stewardship 40acts challenge during Lent. See 40acts.org.uk for more information.

Simon starts the new Vineyard Values series by explaining what Vineyard is and we hear its founder John Wimber's story.