In our busy lives how do we take worship off the to do list and make it part of our lifestyle?  Ps Claire shows us the shift from disciple to devotion, from singing to surrender, and from human to holy, to both inspire us and give us practical keys to build our relationship with God through the practice of worship.

What happened on that first Easter changed everything for the first disciples and for us here and now.  Ps Claire looks at Jesus' death and resurrection through the POV of Mary and Joseph of Arimathea and shows how Jesus is better than everything.

Ps Peter Morton finshes up our 'Called' series and shares a unique insight on how to recognise and deal with toxic environments in your workplace, organisation or family - drawing on wisdom from the ancient book of Leviticus.  

We were fortunate enough to have Ps Wayne Peat from C3 Grow Howick join us and share a message on experiencing God. He shared how in life, we are to have both truth and the experiential encounter of Christ - all we need to do is ask God for it. 

What does being called mean?  Can I be called to my “secular” job?  How can God work through me in my world?  Ps Claire explores these pivotal questions in our Called Series and shares how we are all called by God to be on mission in our world. 

With busy lives, it can be challenging to get a work/life balance. Pastor Annika share three keys on how to find Gods flow for our lives and our families, so that we can avoid burn out and find rest.

Ps Peter Morton starts our new series ‘Called’ and encourages us with 5 E’s to bring God to our workplace and everyday life.

What we do flows from who we are.  Ps Peter Morton shares from Psalm 1 and covers some of what lies ahead for us as a church in 2024.  

Ps Peter Morton shares practical keys and lessons from experience on this vital topic of how we can know if the path we're taking or the decision we're making lines up with God's will for our lives.  

Pastor Annika highlights our need to Unsubscribe to things in our lives which are no longer healthy or good for our spirit. It’s time to let go of stress, drama and pain so we can subscribe to the things of God.

Ps Peter Morton brings another perspective on Proverbs 4:23, and shares some practical ways that we can guard our heart in 2024.  

New year, new habits.  Let's hit reset on prayer and refresh our rhythms to make prayer a priority in 2024.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Psalm 37 on three keys to having clear direction and a straight path in 2024!  

Sometimes live's challenges can come and stop us from moving ahead. Ps Judy Dawson highlights the challenges that can stop us, but how God's small voice can re-position us and give us a purpose to keep moving ahead.

Ps Peter Morton brings an encouraging message to finish 2023 from Hebrews 11 - to not grow weary in doing what is right even if we haven't yet seen the promise come to pass!

Pastor Annika shares a challenging message from Hebrews 12, on how to run your part of the relay race of life, well. Too often we drop the baton or hold onto it for too long, so how do we successfully live in a way that impacts generations to come?

Ps Paul brought a challenging message from 2 Kings 13:14 about not being a Joash generation, and learning how to double your dream instead of downsizing it. 

How do we have vision, stop looking backwards, and not only set goals but achieve goals? Ps Claire helps us get clear on life, vision and goal setting God's way.

Ps Peter Morton brings the last part of our series on spiritual gifts from 1 Corinthians 12 - looking at prophecy, the gift of tongues, and the interpretation of tongues.  

Ps James Anson shared a challenging message on what it means to be a disciple and how we can live this out in our daily lives. 

The Holy Spirit gives gifts for everyday Christians to use in their everyday world to show people the goodness and greatness of God. Ps Claire shows us how we can step out and see God step in!

Len is a recognised prophetic voice in our nation and always brings a powerful and timely word. He shared how we are to be ready with the touch of the father and how we should move out love. 

Ps Peter continues our series in the Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - this week looking at the Word of Knowledge, the Word of Wisdom and Discerning Of Spirits.  

The Christian life is a life of power!  Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our new series on the gifts of the Holy Spirit outlined in 1 Corinthians 12, and how the Holy Spirit gifts are for every believer and are different from the motivational and ministry gifts.  

Ps Peter Morton shares on the link between how we live in this life and the rewards that are promised in heaven.

Our motivation isn't all just up to us!  Ps Peter Morton shares from Philippians 2 about how God WILLS and ACTS within us.  

Pastor Annika looks at the remarkable friendship of David and Jonathan and shares 4 keys on how to have strong friendships today, while looking beyond ourselves.

With the political season in full swing, Pastor Lyall explores our place in politics through Jesus’ discussion with the Pharisees and Herodians found in Mark 12:13 - 17. We will see Christ’s call to stay engaged but unattached, to resist partisanship, and our call to the upside down revolution.

Ps Peter Morton shares a message not just for Dad's but for everyone from Daniel 3 on how times of fire and hardship can actually bring about the best in our lives, show us what matters, and be a catalyst for demonstrating God's reality and power to others.  

Ever felt insecure or inadequate? Discouraged and feeling empty? Got problems that only a miracle can fix? John 2 shows us what can happen when we come to Jesus, the One who can do superabundantly more than we can ask.

Ever find you can't get life 'sorted'? One thing works and then another falls over?  Why can't God just give us a clear run in life?  Ps Peter Morton speaks from John 15 about God's purpose in pruning our lives and how it actually demonstrates His love and best for us. 

Ps Annika continued our Words in Red series by sharing 4 ways we can deal with our critical attitudes and how to speak out of love.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Matthew 6 about the Christian discipline of fasting - what is it, why we should do it and what's important to remember.  

We were fortunate enough to have some of our awesome River Youthies share on our new church series, Words In Red - what Jesus said in the bible. Zach, Asher, Reanna and Jaden focused on how we should receive the Word, shine our light, understand that God hasn't given up on you yet, and how He is a father not an algorithm.

God places dreams in our hearts, and Ps Symon Drake encourages us to find these dreams and pursue them. He shares how we are to dream like "little children" (Matthew 18:3) as he gives us four aspects to dreaming, and what it requires. 

Ps Peter Morton shares from the account of Jacob's dream - the importance of stopping, resting and sleep as a vital way for us to position ourselves for an encounter with God.  

Ps Annika shares 3 keys on how we can grow our faith through the word of God; by immersing ourselves in it, letting it transform us, and to let it be a constant reminder to us. 

Sometimes our hope for the future can be hindered by the painful and challenging circumstances that we face. Through these Scriptures my prayer is that they will be a salve for the present, a gift from the past, and help you to delight in your destination.

Ps Wayne Peat has been in ministry for over 30 years and is a real father in the faith who moves freely in the prophetic. The River was fortunate to have Ps Wayne Peat share about the core of our issues and some keys on how to release the chains they have on our lives.

In Part 2 of our Faith Forward series Ps Claire encourages us that we can have faith in God, and unshakable confidence that God has the power and can set us free from our past, from limiting beliefs and from any habit that holds our attention.

All of us have moments in life where we wonder why... why has this happened, why me, and in many cases - God, why didn't you do something?  Ps Peter Morton shows us how we can hold on to faith in the middle of unsettling times and even in the moments where it seems like God has not answered.  

Ps Peter Morton brings the final part of our 'Change' series on finances - challenging us to look at the big picture of our lives and what a 'successful life' really means.  

Pastor Annika continues our series on Change, with 5 top tips from Proverbs on how we can be good stewards with what God gives us.

Ps Peter discusses a biblical approach to tithing and its relevance for us today in the 21^st century. 

A Mother's Day message that is applicable to everyone! Annika shares about what we can learn from the life of Tabitha and the importance of loving those around us!

Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our new series on money and finances, and discusses the difference between money and mammon and how to break the power of mammon over our lives.  

With water baptisms happening this morning, Ps Peter Morton shares on the link between baptisms and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, and the three areas of faith that they had to engage with to move into all that God had for them.  

How do we know when our faith has come alive?  Ps Peter Morton brings the 8 evidences for living faith from the final chapter of 1 John.  

How do we have strong convictions and yet continue to foster strong relationships with other believers who see things differently?  Ps Peter Morton shares John's insights and a vision for what God wants to show the world through the church.  

As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, Ps Claire takes a look at how 4 of the statements Jesus made on the cross impact who we are, how we show up in the world, and can have real peace today.

In our latest message in the Illuminate series Pastor Claire speaks on how God defines who we are, what we do and how we love. Drawing from 1 John 3 she shows how God's love is the defining characteristic of who we are and how we are to love others.

The Bible is just as relevant today as it was when it was first written thousands of years ago.  In this message, Ps Peter Morton shares 'The Apostle John's 10 Life Hacks' - a summary of 1 John 2.

Ps Peter brings the first part of our illuminate series in 1 John by looking at chapter one and revealing how God is light, and how that truth can massively impact our lives.

In a culture that is choked with busyness, time is one of the most precious gifts that we can give. Through the lives of Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha we will see the impact of investing time into someone’s life. We will observe the quiet power of being, crafting a familiar echo, and how to build shade in the world to come.

In the next part of our 'Ripple Effect' series on discipleship, Ps Peter Morton shows how you can use the H.E.A.R. journalling process to help you turn what you read in Scripture into practical, life-changing action during the week.

How do we become disciples who make disciples?  Ps Claire explores how to be sowers in our everyday lives, seeking God and seeing where people are at on the journey of faith.

Ps Peter Morton shared the next part of our Ripple Effect series and shows the plan of Jesus to make us ‘fishers for people’ and how anyone can easily and effectively pass their faith on to someone else.

Ps Peter Morton kicks off our new church series 'The Ripple Effect', sharing why every believer is called to disciple others and teach them about Jesus. 

So often we have thoughts and dreams of things we'd like to do but we put them on hold. Pastor Annika authentically shares 3 ways on how you can 'Get Your Brave On' and step out into the unknown! 

Ps Lyall shares about the Prodigal Son, and how we too can be like the father in the story by being someone who recognises people from "a long way off" by getting to know them. He shares how we are meant to be a priesthood of ALL believers, and what a difference knowing someone can make.

Western Christian looks, sounds, smells, and tastes a lot like the consuming culture it finds itself in. We’ve become Christian consumers before God, the world, and not yet Jesus followers. We have become a priesthood of all consumers.

Ps Lyall explores how we return to our called position and posture before God and the world. How we will rediscover our call to the priestly position, to a posture of praise, and how we must become a good exile.

Ps Peter shares on the blessing that comes from serving others, and how a key to getting started is shifting from a 'reservoir' mindset to a 'river' mindset.  

Ps Judy Dawson shares, there are 2 ways to thank the Lord and how to re-write our thank you list according to Psalms 103 to stay on top of all our circumstances. 

As we start 2023 today many of us are looking to see something change in our lives in this coming year. In this message, Ps Peter Morton gives us a spiritual key and a practical key to bring real and sustainable transformation both internally and externally.

Ps Judy Dawson shares about the greatest gift the humanity has ever received and we can continue to re-present this gift of Jesus to others and how to represent Him through our lives this Christmas.  

Ps Peter Morton shares a key part of our church vision for 2023, to be disciples who make disciples.  Identifying some of the misconceptions around what discipleship means, Peter outlines a simple and straightforward strategy that anyone can do.

We can learn from the wisdom and grace of those who have walked through things before us, and we have the opportunity to gain encouragement in the areas of our lives where we may feel unsure. Today's panel covers the topic of relationships; from singleness to marriage, relationships within the workplace, with the church, and how to deal with difficult relationships. 

We can learn from the wisdom and grace of those who have walked through things before us, and we have the opportunity to gain encouragement in the areas of our lives where we may feel unsure. Today's panel covers the topic of relationships; from singleness to marriage, relationships within the workplace, with the church, and how to deal with difficult relationships. 

Ps Claire McLean brings a practical message about how Jesus shows us how to love different and difficult people with love, grace, wisdom and vision.

What a blessing it was to have Len Buttner with us! After he shared an awesome message, there was a ministry time where he encouraged some members. 

Ps Len Buttner encourages us to take our place in kingdom responsibility by looking in, looking out and looking up.

We are built for relationships in the church. Pastor Annika shares how we can build healthy relationships and why doing the journey together is vital for our lives.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Ephesians 5 around God's plan and design for key life relationships - husbands and wives, parents and children, employers and employees.

Ps Peter Morton begins our new series ‘This Is Us’ and looks at why our relationship with God is vital to succeeding in our relationships with others.

Ps James Anson shares a great message on how to approach this broken world as carriers that have faith worked by love, persistence, and creativity; how to have faith like those who brought the paralysed man to Jesus. 

Ps Peter Morton shares a challenging message about how to walk out a spirit-led life while also approaching common misconceptions people have around this topic. 

Ps Peter Morton shares a challenging message about how to walk out a spirit-led life while also approaching common misconceptions people have around this topic. 

Ps Peter Morton brings the next part of our Holy Spirit series - talking about the Holy Spirits power coming TO us, and then moving THROUGH us.

Ps Peter Morton shares keys to developing a relationship with the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is with us 24/7 to reveal God to us, to challenge us and to transform us. How do we become more aware of His presence and purposes in our noisy distracting world?

Ps Peter Morton brings the first in our series on the Holy Spirit, how we can be baptised in the Holy Spirit and why this is a non-negotiable for the Christian life.

Ps Peter Morton brings a powerful Father's Day message, challenging us with what it means to be able to say, as Paul did, 'imitate me'.

In the middle of our darkest waiting room, Jesus is with us; bringing dead things to life, just as He did with Mary, Martha and Lazarus. 

How do we find peace while we are waiting for the breakthrough? Pastor Annika shares 4 keys on how to be contented while in the place of waiting.

Ps Peter Morton talks about the key to not losing our confidence and boldness when we find ourselves in a season of waiting.

Ps Peter Morton begins our 'Waiting Room' series looking at how to respond and develop when we find ourselves in the waiting room's of life.

Ps Paul Saunders from Hope Centre, Lower Hutt brings a powerful message and calls us to rise up in faith to take hold of what God has promised.

Ps Peter Morton brings the next part of our Unsung Heroes series, and highlights the faith of the thief on the cross.  There's powerful keys for our lives in his short encounter with Jesus.

We may not all have the radical testimony of Saul becoming Paul in the bible but we can all be used by God like Ananias. Pastor Annika shares four characteristics of this Unsung Hero.

Ps Symon Drake from Renew Church brings a powerful message about the three elements that need to be in our sharing of the gospel - our words, our actions and the demonstration of God's power.  

Ps Peter Morton brings the next message in our series on 'Unsung Heroes' highlighting stories and people from Scriptures that don't usually get the spotlight. The Rechabites from Jeremiah 35 stood up for their convictions and not only serve as a fantastic example but 2700 years later - what they started is still continuing!

Jael was God's perfect person, perfectly prepared for the destiny God had for her. God is at work in and through each of our lives for our destiny and future.

Pastor Annika looks at the influential life of Nicodemus and how he goes from a secret seeker to a courageous believer and challenges us to look at our journey of faith.

Ps Peter Morton brings the first of our 'Unsung Heroes' series looking at lesser-known Bible characters. The story of Jephthah shows us that our history doesn't have to set our destiny, but our history can impact our destiny if we don't deal with it well!

Pastor Annika shares on Mother's Day how to leave a visible and invisible legacy for your life.

Our HISTORY does not establish our IDENTITY nor does it determine our DESTINY. Unlikely hero, Rahab, shows us how to live a redefined life

Join Ps Lyall as he shares an extremely impactful message. Prepare to be challenged!