Len Buttner gave several people an encouraging rhema word from the Lord on this last night of Rise Again Conference.

Pastor Peter gives encouraging words for individuals in the church.

Pastor Peter is back from holiday and shares revelation truths from Psalm 73. Amidst hopeless confusion and seemingly unjust prosperity, Understanding comes when we spend time in His Presence -  when we seek His Face in His Sanctuary.

Len Buttner challenges us with awareness to End Time events.

In this elective from Rise Again Conference, Len shares valuable experience and knowledge on keeping a kingdom-perspective in business.

Pastor Tim Stevenson of Horizon Church in Ellerslie shares a prophetic dream for the church, encouraging us all to press in to the anointing God has on His church.

Pastor Andy Piggott of Bethel Church, Whangarei, challenges us in this Saturday morning message with Ephesians 1:17-18! Powerful!

Continuing the series ACCESS ALL AREAS Ps Claire explores how we can open our eyes to the reality of God's greatness and stand strong in the middle of the battle.

Pastor Andy Piggott from Bethel Church in Whangarei kicks off the Rise Again Conference with a powerful message from the Father - a reminder of who we are, because of who's we are!

Continuing with the "Rise Again" theme of His Presence Conference, Pastor Peter Morton reassures us that even in the midst of our trials: GOD IS GOOD AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!

In this Sunday's  special Father's Day service, Pastor Peter  explains how GROWTH occurs from EMBRACING the HEAT, rather than trying to avoid it.

Ps Annika Morton brings the next part of our series 'Access All Areas' - in order to access all that God has for us, we have to first let Him access all the areas of our lives.  Annika looks at the five big areas that we need to hand over to God.

Ps Peter Morton brings our next part of our series ‘Access All Areas’.  One of the biggest keys to understanding all that God has given us is accepting the new identity we have been given in Christ.  We are ‘sons’, not ‘slaves’ and God is our ‘Father’.  This change makes the world of difference for our lives and all that we do!

Ps Tim Stevenson from Horizon Church is passionate about the Kingdom of God, he loves to lead people into a real encounter with the Holy Spirit, and he has many great testimonies and first-hand accounts of miracles, signs and wonders.

We're beginning our brand new series called 'Access All Areas'.  Ps Peter kicks it off - talking about 'Being Filled With The Holy Spirit'.  It's a game-changer!  

 From a background of having pastored and grown great churches in New Zealand and Australia, Kevin Forlong brings great wisdom and testimony of how the application of Biblical principles and promises can transform our daily lives. 

We’re continuing our great series on ‘Revealing Jesus’ – delving particularly into some of the parts of the Old Testament that Christians often avoid, and showing just how powerfully these books point to our Living Savior.

 Sam Burge unpacks Leviticus 10 and looks at the ‘fire of God’ and the importance of keeping the ‘real thing’ burning in our lives!

We’re continuing our great series on ‘Revealing Jesus’ , Ps Annika Morton takes us into the book of Esther.

How can you identify when you’re living in a ‘toxic environment’ – an unhealthy culture that’s making you sick?  You find them in relationships, workplaces… and sadly even churches! But there’s hope in every situation and God’s Word can give us clarity around knowing when to STAY and when to GO.

If you’re in a situation like this, have come out of one, or know someone who’s going through one – don’t miss this Sunday morning! It’s going to be a life-changer!

What does God have to say to us today through a book like Hosea?  Come find out how this crazy love story is relevant for our relationship with God and with people and how Jesus is on every page.

We’re blessed to have Ps Symon Drake from Christian Renewal Church in Whangarei ministering this morning!  Symon is a gifted teacher and great preacher – don’t miss this morning!

This Sunday morning, Ps Peter will be showing the amazing link between the Old Testament condition of leprosy and the 21st Century condition of carrying a bitter heart and critical spirit.  You'll be stunned at how practical and relevant to life today this obscure piece of Scripture really is!  Don't miss it :)

We're continuing our fantastic series on 'Revealing Jesus' this Sunday!  We're going to discover the amazingly practical, 21st Century application of the 'clean and unclean foods' in Leviticus.  God has a remarkable plan to bring His life to every area of our lives... even including our diet!  Find out more this Sunday morning!

Have you ever looked around you and wondered what your purpose in life is? Why are you here? Why are you in the life situation that you find yourself in? This Sunday Ps Peter Morton will share some stunning insights from the obscure book of Leviticus, into how God has perfectly set our lives up for purpose and meaning, and how He empowers and gives us all that we need to fulfil what He’s called us to do. It’s going to be an amazing morning!

This Sunday, Sam Burge takes us through the next part of our series ‘Revealing Jesus’ – looking at how Jesus has cleansed us from sin and made a way for us to come right into the Presence Of God!

We’re starting a brand new series this Sunday called ‘Revealing Jesus’ and this Sunday we’re going to unlock the first part of Leviticus. Yes, Leviticus!  But like you’ve never seen it before!  We’re going to discover together that not only is it very relevant to our lives today, but it actually contains answers to some of the most important questions that the church is asking right now. 

Ps Annika shares an inspiring Mother’s Day message looking at the pressure we face to measure up to ‘Pinterest Perfection’ and the glory that God wants to shine through our weakness

This Sunday Ps Peter Morton will be finishing up our series on ‘This Is Your Invitation’.  Most people think of evangelism as the call to ‘go’ but there’s an equally important part to go with it!

This Sunday morning - Ps Claire McLean explores the power of saying YES to God - and how God will take our YES and do extraordinary things!

This Sunday morning  - Ps Peter Morton will be bringing the next part of our series on 'This Is Your Invitation'.  The Bible tells us that God is in the process of making us just like Jesus.  But what does Jesus actually look like?  And why does it matter when it comes to reaching out to people who don't know Him?  Find out this Sunday morning!

THIS SUNDAY MORNING - Ps Paul Saunders (Grace Church) We're looking forward to having Ps Paul Saunders from Grace Church Auckland with us this Sunday!  Paul is a powerful communicator who always brings a timely message - don't miss it!

Easter Sunday 2016

Our Sunday morning service is a great opportunity to invite friends and family who don’t usually come to church.  Along with a special skit performance from our River kids, there will be testimonies, items, video presentations and a gospel message from Ps Peter.  After the service there will be a special Easter Egg Hunt for the kids - so bring them along for this one! Download this episode to listen later! (on some browsers right mouse click and 'save link as' to your device)

This is your invitation - Part 2

Often we can feel that evangelism is for the few who can do it well, and we can disqualify ourselves from something that God has actually empowered all of us for.  Ps Annika will be talking about a simple and authentic way for us to easily share with others the hope that we have in Christ. Download this episode to listen later! (on some browsers right mouse click and save link as to your device)

Len Buttner delivers individual prophetic words to people in the congregation - POWERFUL!

This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Does the idea of sharing your faith and witnessing make your knees knock together?  Do you sometimes feel like evangelism is something better done by other people?  Then this Sunday is for you!  Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on why we need to grow in this area and some simple steps to strengthen and help your ability to bring the gospel into everyday life!

Easter Sunday 10AM
Our Sunday morning service is a great opportunity to invite friends and family who don’t usually come to church.  Along with a special skit performance from our River kids, there will be testimonies, items, video presentations and a gospel message from Ps Peter.  After the service there will be a special Easter Egg Hunt for the kids - so bring them along for this one!

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This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Does the idea of sharing your faith and witnessing make your knees knock together?  Do you sometimes feel like evangelism is something better done by other people?  Then this Sunday is for you!  Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on why we need to grow in this area and some simple steps to strengthen and help your ability to bring the gospel into everyday life!

This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Does the idea of sharing your faith and witnessing make your knees knock together?  Do you sometimes feel like evangelism is something better done by other people?  Then this Sunday is for you!  Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on why we need to grow in this area and some simple steps to strengthen and help your ability to bring the gospel into everyday life!

This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Does the idea of sharing your faith and witnessing make your knees knock together?  Do you sometimes feel like evangelism is something better done by other people?  Then this Sunday is for you!  Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on why we need to grow in this area and some simple steps to strengthen and help your ability to bring the gospel into everyday life!

This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Does the idea of sharing your faith and witnessing make your knees knock together?  Do you sometimes feel like evangelism is something better done by other people?  Then this Sunday is for you!  Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on why we need to grow in this area and some simple steps to strengthen and help your ability to bring the gospel into everyday life!

Good Friday Service - 10AM Friday 
A special Friday morning 1 hour service remembering Jesus’ death on the cross.  Along with worship, communion and a message from Ps Peter, we’re looking forward to some powerful, heart-touching items on the day from our worship team and Rachel Twyman on the violin.  Followed by coffee and hot cross buns after the meeting.  

This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Does the idea of sharing your faith and witnessing make your knees knock together?  Do you sometimes feel like evangelism is something better done by other people?  Then this Sunday is for you!  Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on why we need to grow in this area and some simple steps to strengthen and help your ability to bring the gospel into everyday life!  

This Sunday morning we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'. Ps Claire McLean explores the why, how and who of inviting and unpacks how we can embrace and engage in the wonder of evangelism, no matter who we are and how we are wired!

This Sunday morning  we're continuing our series 'This Is Your Invitation'.  Often we can feel that evangelism is for the few who can do it well, and we can disqualify ourselves from something that God has actually empowered all of us for.  Ps Annika will be talking about a simple and authentic way for us to easily share with others the hope that we have in Christ.

 Sunday morning, we're continuing our new series - 'This Is Your Invitation'.  THIS WEEK - "JACK is not JANE is not JUSTIN" - Ps Peter Morton shares insights on the 5 different kinds of people in our world, and the most effective way to reach each one of them.  

Len Buttner challenged the church to share words of encouragement and insight as God lays it on their hearts; then spoke out personal prophetic words over several members of the congregation. 

Pastor Len Buttner shares his vision and insight for 2016 regarding The River and releases a prophetic ministry amongst the congregation.

This Sunday morning , it's 'LAUNCH SUNDAY'.  We'll be looking across 2016 and hearing about some of the great things coming up for us as a church, and how you can find your place in The River this year!  Don't miss it!  

This Sunday morning, we're finishing up our summer series called 'Begin Again'.  Ps Peter will be looking at 'Energy For Life'.  We need power and energy to shift and change things in our lives - but where do we get that power from?  How do we find the energy to break out of the 'status quo' when we're feeling tired and weary?  

This Sunday, we're continuing our summer series called 'Begin Again' - Ps Peter Morton will be sharing on the quality of 'childlikeness' and why it's so vital for our faith and for becoming all that God has called us to be!  

We're continuing our summer series called 'Begin Again' - Ps Annika is back from holiday, excited to share with us about how we can walk forward into all that 2016 holds, the faith parts and the scary parts - when we know Who is with us and For us.  It's going to be a great morning! 

We're continuing our summer series called 'Begin Again' - and Ps Claire will be talking about how a change in perspective can change your life and change the world!

This Sunday morning, we're beginning our short series called 'Begin Again' - and Ps Peter will be bringing a great message called 'Reboot Your Life'!  

This Sunday night  we've got our special Christmas Service for 2015!  Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and become inspired - like the Magi - to Follow the Star! 

This Sunday morning , it's our last church meeting for 2015!  Join us as we look back at this year, and Ps Peter looks ahead to some of the great things in store for The River in 2016 and about 'staying sane in the silly season'!  

This Sunday , we're continuing our series on 'Breaking Down The Walls', and Ps Annika Morton will be looking at 'Bitterness'.  How does it get into our lives, what does it do to our relationships and how do we get past it?  

We're continuing our series on ' Breaking Down The Walls', and exploring the area of 'Unforgiveness'.

Perhaps no other wall is so effective at breaking relationships and keeping people distant from one another.

So, how do we overcome it and break the cycle?

This Sunday we're blessed to have Ps Ryan Pollard from Beach Christian Church in Waihi speaking!  Ryan carries a strong heart for revival and reaching out to those who don't know Jesus.  It's our last Sunday night meeting for the year, so make the most of it and head out for a great night of worship and input in the Presence of God!

This Sunday we're looking forward to having Ps Symon Drake from Christian Renewal Church in Whangarei ministering.  Symon is passionate about seeing people connect with the Presence of God and the Word of God - it's going to be a phenomenal morning! 

This Sunday morning, Claire McLean will be looking at "Insecurity".  What's the difference between insecurity and being 'in security'?  How can we live more confidently and break down the walls that restrain us from being one mind, one heart, one purpose, one family?  This has been a powerful series so far - don't miss this Sunday morning!  

This Sunday morning, Ps Peter Morton will be continuing our 'Breaking Down the Walls' series. This week we're hitting 'Selfishness'... it's got to be one of the biggest relationship killers out there!    How do we remove it in our lives and how do we keep relating to people when we feel like we're being taken for granted?  There'll be some life-changing insights this week!  

This Sunday morning, Ps Annika will be continuing our 'Breaking Down the Walls' series. We're going to be looking at 'Shame' - a weapon the enemy loves to use, to separate us from God, each other and our destinies! It's time to break down some walls and get free from those things that would seek to pull us down and prevent us from moving forward. 

This Sunday morning  we’re beginning our brand new series ‘Breaking Down the Walls’.  God has made us to have great friendships and relationships with others, and yet it’s so easy through hurt and disappointment to build walls around our hearts and lives.  What we hope will protect us actually ends up isolating us and taking us further away from God’s best for us!  Join us for this transformational series over the next 10 weeks as we tackle walls like shame, insecurity, unforgiveness, bitterness and fear and learn together how God can restore us to a place of hope and trust again!   

This Sunday, Ps Peter Morton will be bringing Part 2 of ‘Wake Up My Worship!’  Worship isn’t just for Sunday’s - it’s a powerful weapon to lift us up above problems and situations, and change the atmosphere around our lives.   

This Sunday morning, Ps Peter will be speaking on 'Wake Up My Worship'!  Every person has been created with the capacity and desire to worship something.  How do we reawaken our worship to God, and keep our relationship with Him alive and energised?  

This Sunday morning Ps Annika will be continuing our 'Wake Me Up Inside' series.
We will be looking at what happens when we're going about our daily lives and then suddenly encounter Jesus! Often we can be seeking after things to fulfill us, meanwhile God is offering something that will truly change our lives forever.
God wants to Wake us up on the inside and fill us up with Him!

Ps James Anson looks at how a real, hidden life of prayer is a crucial key

to seeing the power of God released

Ps Peter Morton speaks on ‘The Excuse For Change’ and identifies the three strong voices that we have to silence to hear the voice of God

 

Ps Paul Saunders talks about how to ‘Pray through’ until you receive that which God has promised!

Saturday Morning

Ps Andrew Martin speaks on ‘The Need For The Presence Of God’.  In discipleship, our witness, displaying God’s image and reaching out to the lost - the Presence of God is vital!  

 

 

This Friday night Ps Paul Saunders (Senior Pastor of Grace Church in Auckland City) brings a powerful message on not ignoring a God Growl building inside of us, but rather to understand and acknowledge that God is stirring us up to rise to the next level in him. Paul draws examples from King David and Gideon's lives.

This Sunday morning Ps Peter Morton will be continuing our series on 'Wake Me Up Inside' and looking at the 'Power Of Intentionality'.  So often the difference between status quo and stepping into something new is not even doing different things, but rekindling our passion and intention on what we're already doing.

Conference is NEXT WEEK! 

This Sunday morning we're celebrating Dad's!  Ps Peter will be bringing a special Father’s Day message.

This Sunday morning Ps Claire McLean explores some of the keys to living your dream and overcoming roadblocks that stand in the way.  It's time to wake up and live our dream, to awaken a fresh sense of vision for our life and the potential that comes when we are awake on the inside! 

This Sunday night at 6PM - Wwe're blessed to have Phil Strong with us!  Phil has a powerful ministry of giving people faith and keys for success in their area of their finances.  It's going to be a phenomenal night - don't miss it!  

This Sunday morning  Ps Peter Morton brings Part 2 on 'Wake Up My Prayer Life'.  So many times Christians give up on prayer right before God brings His answer.  How do we stay in faith, and hang on in prayer until the promise is released? Find out this Sunday morning!  

We're looking forward to having Michael & Linda Livengood with us for BOTH our 10AM and 6PM services this week!

Michael is an international evangelist with a cutting edge ministry - and he's seen meetings stretched out up to twenty weeks with hundreds of salvations, healing miracles and powerful encounters with the Holy Spirit, leading to lives radically changed by the power of God!

It's going to be a phenomenal Sunday! 

We're looking forward to having Michael & Linda Livengood with us for BOTH our 10AM and 6PM services this week!

Michael is an international evangelist with a cutting edge ministry - and he's seen meetings stretched out up to twenty weeks with hundreds of salvations, healing miracles and powerful encounters with the Holy Spirit, leading to lives radically changed by the power of God!

It's going to be a phenomenal Sunday! 

This Sunday morning Ps Peter Morton will be bringing the next part of our ‘Wake Me Up Inside’ series. 

A living, engaging and life-changing relationship with God is the right of every Christian.  Yet so often, we can feel like our walk with God has become old and weary.  This Sunday we’re going to re-discover the power the disciples found… that turned them from depressed and distressed and feeling like their best days were behind them - to men and women alive with vision and power who literally turned the world upside down.  If your walk with God needs a kickstart - make sure you’re there this Sunday morning!

This week we are excited to be kicking off our new series 'Wake me Up inside'. It's all about walking daily in a living, powerful relationship with the Holy Spirit and revival in our hearts that brings God into our world!  It's time to wake up!
How do we wake up to the plans and purposes of God to reach those around us?   Ps Claire will be encouraging us to be awakened to faith, action and supernatural adventures and how to see the possibilities all around us. 

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This Sunday morning, Ps Philippa will be speaking on 'Jehovah Shalom – the Lord is Peace'. A peaceful life is a powerful life!  Philippa will be sharing on keys to sustaining peace in our busy and sometimes chaotic lives. 
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This Sunday morning, Ps Annika Morton will be bringing the next in our series 'No Other Name' - speaking on 'God Our Shepherd'.  What does that mean for us in our day to day lives?  What will happen if we don't grasp this amazing aspect of God's character for us?  We're going to look at the God who protects us, guides us and walks with us each day. 

This Sunday morning, we're very blessed to have Kevin Forlong with us for both services ministering!  From a background of having pastored and grown great churches in New Zealand and Australia, Kevin brings great wisdom and testimony of how the application of Biblical principles and promises can transform our daily lives. 

This Sunday evening we're very blessed to have Kevin Forlong ministering!  From a background of having pastored and grown great churches in New Zealand and Australia, Kevin brings great wisdom and testimony of how the application of Biblical principles and promises can transform our daily lives.  

This Sunday night Ps Dean Smyth will be bringing the third and final instalment of our dreams series. This session will focus on actual dream interpretation and will be highly practical 

This Sunday morning, we've got the next installment of our 'No Other Name' series - looking at 'God Our Sanctifier'.  Every person has a desire to be unique and significant in life - and God is the one who can fulfill that longing of our heart.  We'll see the amazing connection between a life of significance and living in rest/Sabbath.  

This Sunday night we delve into part two of our three part dream series Ps Dean will be looking at both prophetic communications and dreams and the process we go through to get a better of understanding of their message, their timing and the role the voice of wisdom takes in it all. Then, next week we will look primarily at the process of dream interpretation.

This week we're starting a short 'Dream' series on Sunday nights!  
In Part One, Ps Dean will be looking at the biblical perspective of dream interpretation and why it varies so radically from the secular world of physiology and other historic methods.

This Sunday morning we're continuing our 'No Other Name' series, and Ps Peter will be talking about 'Jehovah Jireh' - our Provider.  We know that God is the one to provide for us, but how do we tap into His provision for our lives?  Is it all just up to Him, or is there a vital part for us to play too?  We'll see what Abraham discovered about God's provision, and how it applies to us today

This Sunday morning we're continuing our 'No Other Name' series, and Ps Peter will be talking about 'Jehovah Shammah' - the God Who Is 'There'.  How can God be more 'there' when He's everywhere?  And if He is there - why does He seem to sometimes be so silent and inactive in the midst of terrible pain and tragedy?  You're going to love what we uncover as we explore this name of God this Sunday!

This Sunday night  we're excited to have Sam Burge come and teach from the Word of God. We have all experienced temptation in our lives but is it wrong to be tempted? How can we resist our flesh when there is no escape bar death? We will look at the lives of a few Biblical characters and see how they dealt with this. Sam always has great revelation, so come and go deeper in the Word this Sunday night!

This Sunday morning we're continuing our 'No Other Name' series, This week Ps Dean will be speaking on 'Jehovah Sabaoth - The Lord of Hosts'.  In times of trouble when we fail, are powerless and our resources are inadequate, He is the Strong Tower made available and He will fight on behalf as the Lord of the Armies of Heaven. 

This Sunday night we're REALLY looking forward to having Andy Campbell with us! Andy heads up the worship team at St Paul's in Auckland City, and has written a number of great worship songs which appear on their album. If you're thirsty for more of the presence of God... don't miss this Sunday night!

This Sunday morning  we're continuing our 'No Other Name' series, This week Ps Peter will be speaking on 'Jehovah Tsidkenu - God Our Righteousness'.  God is not only righteous, but He MAKES us righteous too!  This message is going to encourage you no end!  Going to be a great morning!  

This Sunday morning we are celebrating Mothers Day!  There will be a great message from Ps Annika, from the book of Ruth.

This Sunday night we're looking forward to having Ps Tim Stevenson from Horizon Church in Ellerslie speaking.  Tim has a huge heart for a supernatural church, and regularly experiences signs, wonders and miracles.  

This Sunday morning  we're continuing our 'No Other Name' series. This week Ps Peter will be speaking on 'Jehovah Nissi' - 'God Our Banner'.  What does it mean that He's our banner, and how does it relate to our lives today?  You're going to be blown away by how powerful and relevant this quality of God is to your life!

This Sunday morning at we're continuing our 'No Other Name' series.  This week Ps Claire McLean explores how God is 'Yahweh Rapha - God our Healer' - and how knowing God as Healer enables us to walk through seasons of difficulty with faith and victory.