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Inspirational messages from The River Christian Church
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On Sunday we were honoured to host Ewan Cameron from Open Doors, an incredible organisation supporting persecuted Christians around the world. In this episode, Ewan shares powerful stories of courageous faith and gives us insight into how Open Doors provides practical help—through discipleship, emergency relief, and strengthening local communities. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and reminded of the global Church we're part of.
Grant Cullum emphasises how vital it is to share what we have with the community and to look out for the one in need. Even a small, seemingly insignificant gift can be used by God to make a big difference for many.
Ps Peter Morton shares some keys for how we as a whole church can stand with those who are believing God for healing, and create an atmosphere that's healthy and supportive.
Pastor Judy Dawson concluded the final part of the Healing series by highlighting the importance of being a safe and compassionate spiritual family. She emphasised the need to walk alongside those facing challenges, offering them love and support, throughout their journey, also learning to let things go and not let them stick to us.
This message in our Healing Series looks at how we respond when it seems like God delays in answering our prayers for healing. In seasons of waiting, there are powerful lessons to be learned—about trust, perseverance, and God's greater plan. Though we may not see it, He is always working behind the scenes to bring about His purpose in our lives.
God cares about every part of who we are - body, soul and spirit. In this message, Psalm Annika dives into the kind of healing that reaches beneath the surface: healing the inner self, the heart, and the places we often hide. Through the story of the Samaritan woman, we see how Jesus restores identity and invites us to live as fully loved children of God. When we feel marginalised, discouraged, or worn down, His healing touch reminds us that wholeness comes through surrender - when every part of our life is open to Him.
God cares about every part of who we are — body, soul, and spirit. In this message, Ps Annika dives into the kind of healing that reaches beneath the surface: healing the inner self, the heart, and the places we often hide. Through the story of the Samaritan woman, we see how Jesus restores identity and invites us to live as fully loved children of God. When we feel marginalized, discouraged, or worn down, His healing touch reminds us that wholeness comes through surrender — when every part of our life is open to Him.
Ps Peter Morton looks at some of the challenges that we can face when we pray for healing, and how to remain solid in our faith despite questions and mystery.
Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our new series on Healing - looking at the Biblical foundations for healing, and how it practically outworks in our lives.
Healing is Supernatural! Pastor Judy Dawson shares that God, our Jehovah Rapha, is our healer and the importance of focusing on the Healer. He has given us the incredible gift of healing upon all who believe in Him, enabling us to heal others.
Pastor Judy Dawson's message, drawn from Psalm 34, focuses on the way prayer unfolds, as described in the chapter. She emphasises how our decisions shape not only our own lives, but also the lives of those around us.
In this message, Ps Claire unpacks the story of the Israelites in the wilderness and the tension we still face today—will we follow the cloud of God's presence, or the crowd of distraction, comparison, and complaint? From the pillar of fire to the voice of the Holy Spirit, we're reminded that God still leads, protects, and provides for His people. Discover how to tune out the noise, refocus your heart, and walk in rhythm with the God who goes before you, one step at a time.
Pastor Judy Dawson draws on Psalm 77 to remind us that it's perfectly normal to bring our raw emotions—anger, doubt, and questions—straight to God as we fight for our faith. The Psalms equip us with the ability to turn those doubts into genuine worship.
Pastor Judy Dawson speaks from Psalm 27. Hope is the default setting for David when trouble surrounded him. Psalm 27 teaches us how to make God as our Light and Salvation in times of fear.
God is calling us to build his church, with integrity, prayer and by working together. Pastor Annika shares a challenging message with keys from the book of Nehemiah, encouraging us to build the section of 'wall' that God puts in front of us.
Psalm 73 wrestles with the question why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? Ps Peter Morton shares how this Psalm remains so relevant today, and the importance of regular encounters with God to sustain our walk with God and a true perspective on life.
Ps Peter Morton looks through the lens of Revelation 20-22 and encourages and challenges us on what Scripture says is yet to come after the return of Jesus.
Pastor Judy Dawson speaks from Psalm 137, exploring how we can become captives of our own busy lives, preventing us from stepping into God's mission and working in His vineyard.
Ps Peter closes out our morning on reporting back from Fiji ministry with a challenge from Isaiah 6.
Pastor Judy Dawson starts the series by speaking from Psalm 1 which sets forth two directions in life for us to choose. Psalm 1 show us, happiness and misery are the fruit of the choices we make in life.
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