Be enriched and encouraged as you listen to the latest talks and music from River Church. We believe in a personal relationship with God which is made possible by the life, death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ; and that relationship affects everything we do. Our experience is that the supernatural power of God, which we read about in the Bible, can still be known today in our own lives (You can expect one to three new MP3 podcast episodes each week).
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Andy introduces this new teaching series which will be looking the Bible's three 'wisdom' books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. God has created us as freewill beings, empowered to make choices, intended for a loving relationship with Him. He wants us to walk with Him and look to Him for guidance in all of life. He has also sewn Wisdom into the fab…
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A look at how the books of Wisdom encourage us to engage with God in a relational way.由Gary Jones
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Seeing how the Mercy of God overcomes the Judgement of God由Mary Porter
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This is the 'for the adults' part of Tina's talk at October's family meeting, in which she looks at the sixth fruit of the Spirit and reflects on the meaning of Goodness, and its challenges.由Tina Oldham
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There is a call to come closer, to rely and trust in the Lord with all our heart, put Him 1st again由Juliet Ioakeim
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God has called us to pray: 'Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you' (Matthew 7:7)Hear testimonies of healing.由Dorothy Basham
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Global charity World Vision has a long history of taking action that transforms the world. Their focus is on helping the most vulnerable children, in the most difficult places, overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Matt shares about his role and in particular the "Chosen" initiative in Uganda.…
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Practise sharing the Gospel with others, ... do not waste any opportunity, as it may be their last one!由Mary Porter
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Gary discusses the need for openness, confession and vulnerability in our walk with Christ由Gary Jones
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Anthea explores the Lord's Prayer, concluding by encouraging us all to pray it regularly, just as Jesus did. She also stresses the importance of coming together to pray..... after all, it's the "Our Father", not the "My Father".由Anthea Wratten
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Matt outlines the 'mission' opportunities in the Marlow and High Wycombe area that River leads or supports, which anyone can get involved with.由Matt Oldham
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Looking at people's examples in the Bible who made space for Jesus, and how it changed their lives. Jesus can do the same for each one of us.由Florance Peters
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Every word spoken by God is always relevant. The commandments are a guide to right and wrong and a promise of blessing when followed由Juliet Ioakeim
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Paul and Karen bring different perspectives on the challenges of being radically inclusive. Firstly Paul looks at the biblical narrative and interviews Emma to ask her advice on how to reach out to those with disabilities. Then Karen reflects on some of the tough challenges she has faced in living with and loving people who she found it very hard t…
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taking a look at Faith from God's angle.由Mary Porter
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Sue and Jacob explore the account of Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus, and the lessons and challenges it has for us today.由Sue Harley & Jacob Wratten
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Amy and Matt bring their perspectives on Ruth and Boaz. Matt encourages us to 'Be more Boaz', whilst Amy reminds us that God loves all people regardless of race, nationality or status由Amy Stock & Matt Oldham
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let's walk in the power and authority that has been given to us and let the glory of the Lord be revealed.由Dorothy Basham
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Russell and John consider what the Macedonian Church can teach us about how surrender to God and faith in Him will lead to amazingly generous actions.由Russell Harley & John Rasmussen
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This is the 'for the adults' part of Jill's talk at July's family meeting, in which she considers the fourth fruit of the Spirit.由Jill Stonehill
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God told Joshua, 'As I was with Moses, so I will be with you'. And all the promises of God in Him are yes and Amen to the glory of God through us.The same God, the same Holy Spirit that worked through Moses, is the same God working through us today.由Juliet Ioakeim
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Geoff and Colleen bring their perspectives on this Old Testament account of how God healed a non-believer of his leprosy, and its relevance for us today. (Reading by Jane Turnbull)由Geoff Wilson & Colleen Rasmussen
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using 2 Peter 1:5-7 as key verses talking about how we need to try to participate in the divine nature as even though we fail it’s our failures which enables us to draw on God’s grace and allow his Spirit to transform us.由Gary Jones
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Anna kicks off our new teaching series which will be exploring three more of River's core values - Inclusive, Non-religious and Generous - with a look at the first of these.由Anna Prinz
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How and Who do we honour as children of God由Mary Porter
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How not to miss the fullness God intends for us in our journey of faith由Juliet Ioakeim
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Emanuel explains how we can contribute to - and participate in - the final chapter of the Book of Acts.由Emanuel Prinz
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Jesus asks us what do we say about Who He Is.由Mary Porter
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This is the 'for the adults' part of Alison Hopkinson's talk at June's family meeting, in which she looks at the fifth fruit of the Spirit and encourages us to follow the example of several kindness leaders.由Alison Hopkinson
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The believer can live in a place of maturity, sharing in the divine nature of God and escaping the corruption of this world.由Dewald Koch
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In the final talk in our teaching series in Acts with a focus on Mission, Andy leaves us as individuals and as a body with 3 key questions: in the context of mission, who are we called to be; what are we called to do; and where are we called to go?由Andy Read
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On Pentecost Sunday Anthea Wratten challenges us to consider what kind of mission God is calling us to right now.由Anthea Wratten
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Drawing on the example of her own family history Jill considers some of the lessons of Acts Chapters 21-23由Jill Stonehill
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An absence of God allows darkness to creep back in由Juliet Ioakeim
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This is the 'for the adults' part of Sandra talk at May's family meeting, in which she looks at the third fruit of the Spirit - Peace - and links it with Presence. (apologies for the poor sound quality in a few places)由Sandra Bullen
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What is the Armour of God and why it is important由Mary Porter
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taking the fog away from our eyes to see Him clearly and see what He is doing, to see His kingdom come由Dorothy Basham
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Mission is the presence of God’s kingdom that often confronts prevailing culture. What does it take to be a pilgrim? Pilgrims stay open to the Spirit and keep learning about their faith; understand that God is always working, going ahead of us; and carry God’s grace to be a blessing to others.由Paul Wratten
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One-Anothering" as Florence called it this week, a challenge to pray for one another deeply each day till Pentecost the day the Holy Spirit fell on the early church, and our prayers for that same infilling on each other.由Mary Porter
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Mission is often pragmatic. How is God leading you? Choose to see His hand, and don’t give up. Need a turning point? Set you minds on things above, praise & pray. God will work a wonder - in your circumstances, or in your heart (but probably both!)(Apologies, no video version this week)由Colin Barnes
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The Kingdom is at hand (week 2)bringing the Kingdom由Juliet Ioakeim
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Leadership, values and culture in the early church. Acts 15 describes how things radically changed when the status quo was smashed by three key factors which fundamentally shifted the debate: the power of testimony, a move of the Holy Spirit amongst a new people group, and the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy.…
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bringing the Kingdom由Juliet Ioakeim
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Emanuel gives a quick overview of the four parts of his ministry - Research, Publish, Coach and Train. The impact it's having across many nations is amazing.由Emanuel Prinz
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Guest speaker Linda (leader of the London region of the Pioneer Network), speaks from John 20 about the encounter that Mary Magdalene had with Jesus on that first Easter Sunday. Never forget that Jesus knows YOUR name!由Linda Ward
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Following his denial of Christ, focussing on how in his passion he had to get to the end of himself before he was restored.由Gary Jones
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Andy considers the nature of Mission as presented in Acts 13 and 14: it was highly inclusive and Spirit Inspired. Also it was Spirit Empowered in terms of signs and wonders and the amazing impact it had on cities and regions.由Andy Read
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Count It All Joy.even in the middle of stuff and nonsense we can "count it all joy" because we have God's promise that He will never leave us.由Mary Porter
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Emanuel takes us on an 'unboxing' of Acts 6-12, pointing out the ways in which truth was told and love was shown to demonstrate that the good news is for anyone and everyone.由Emanuel Prinz
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Nigel takes a look at the challenges posed in trying to apply some of what happened in 1st Century Palestine to our lives in 21st Century Marlow.由Nigel Rivers
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