The River Church CT: Recent Episodes
The River Church CT
Enjoy our most recent sermons from The River Church located in Glastonbury, CT.
The River Church is a bible-teaching church that builds communities who love Jesus and brings joy to others. Visit us Sundays @ 10 AM in-person or online. For more info about who we are or what we do, visit www.theriverchurchct.com.
We continue in our journey through 1 Peter. Today, Pastor George shares about the life changing power of God's Word.
Today, we start a new sermon series going verse by verse thru the book of 1 Peter. Listen as Pastor George shares on how God is inviting us into something special, and how suffering strangely plays a role in that.
Take a listen as Pastor Jon Owens and Jackie Owens dispel 5 myths about marriage based on our recent Marriage Retreat: ReDiscovery.
Today, Pastor George gives several practical steps to help you win in marriage; but not just marriage, in your relationship with Jesus!
Join us as Pastor George discusses how unity matters in marriage, but also how it matters with God and the church!
Join us as Pastor George teaches on the importance of holiness and faithfulness in marriage.
Today we start a new series on marriage. Listen as Pastor George teaches on the significance of marriage and how it can help all of us flourish in the Kingdom of God.
Join us in the final sermon of this series based out of Psalm 126. Today Pastor George will discuss how the process of sowing with tears accomplishes mighty things in the Kingdom of God.
We continue in our series out of Psalm 126. Today we talk about the power of our testimony!
We start a new series based out of Psalm 126. Take a listen as Pastor George discusses why we should let Jesus be the author of our story!
In our final sermon in this series, Pastor George discusses the importance of both communion and the resurrection.
Listen in as Pastor Jon (our Worship Pastor) shares on the foundational topic of worship.
Join us as Pastor Dennis Gervais (church planter for Victus Church) teaches on the importance of living healthy (physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally).
Today we talk about the super fun subject of church discipline. Take some time to hear Pastor George teach on why it's necessary, what it's for, and how it preaches the gospel!
Today, Pastor George explains what being filled with the Holy Spirit means. Additionally, why it's important for the church to practice this, and how we can do it!
Take a listen as Pastor George talks about the importance and power of evangelism. He'll also share a little about the recent Brazil missions trip!
Today we'll discuss what praying and fasting is, how to practice it, and why it preaches the gospel.
Listen in as Pastor George shares on how giving and serving is essential to the Kingdom of God.
Join us as we start a new sermon series title, "Paul said what?" In this series, we will discuss foundational truths, written by Paul, that can help us follow Jesus as Lord. This week, we start with baptism.
As we study Daniel's final vision, see how God views and uses weakness. You may be surprised at how He uses weakness for His glory.
Are you confused by the pain or battle in your life? What if you could knew, somehow, God was using it for His good purposes? Would knowing the end change your perspective. Take a listen as we discuss these kinds of questions in Daniel 8.
Today, we see how our faithful God saves His faithful people thru one of the most popular Bible stories .
Listen in as we continue through the book of Daniel. In Chapter 5, things seem familiar. Almost like this is a repeated lesson. Maybe it is. Sometimes we need to hear things multiple times!
Today, guest speaker, Josh Olson, shares on how "God is relationship" by taking us through the story of the prodigal son. Take a listen!
Today in Daniel 3, we will see that only God is worthy of worship. It's one of the most exciting chapters in the Bible! And even Jesus makes a special appearance. Take a listen!
Join us as we continue going through the book of Daniel. Today, Pastor George will talk about how God reveals the future to king Nebuchadnezzar, and how that preaches the gospel to the whole world.
Join as we begin our series in the Book of Daniel! Today, Pastor George discusses how Daniel helps us serve Jesus as Lord in whatever "Babylon" (pagan area) we may be living in.
As we begin to wrap up our Heaven series, Pastor George takes time to talk about what we will "do" for all of eternity. Take a listen!
Many people on earth love animals, especially their pets! Listen in as Pastor George discusses whether "all dogs (or any animal) go to Heaven."
Today, Pastor George will discuss what Heaven will be like, both presently and eternally! Take a listen.
This week Pastor George discusses why we need Heaven even though many things on earth are both good and make us feel at home. Take a listen!
Today, we start a new series on heaven. We have a lot of thoughts about eternity, some bad and some good. But take a listen as Pastor George discusses why we should be excited about heaven.
Today we discuss the importance of the spiritual gift of mercy. These special people help us experience the heart of God!
Keep up in our series on the Gifts of the Spirit by listening to Pastor George speak on gifts that help us see the world as God sees it!
Take a listen as our Executive Admin, Arthur Ornelas, preaches on how to respond to brokenness from Nehemiah 1.
Today, we celebrate 7 years a church! Take a listen as we recount some stories, but also look to the future. And part of the future requires an active use of the spiritual gifts of encouragement, evangelism, and faith!
Take a listen as Pastor George shares why he believes the spiritual gift of hospitality is so important to the church (and the world) today.
Today we start a new sermon series on the Gifts of the Spirit. Listen as Pastor George talks about the upcoming series, but also about two very tricky gifts: apostle and prophets.
Pastor George decided to add a bonus sermon to our Recalibration series. Listen as he speaks on how generosity is an essential part of being a spiritually mature Christian.
As we continue focusing on the theme of recalibration in the process of spiritual maturity, we will discuss how important it is that we are first transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this discussion, we will look at different stories of transformation in the Book of Acts.
Join us for the final part of our 3-part mini-series on dreams. Today, Pastor George will share on how God is faithful to deliver us from dead ends, based on what Pastor Rick Warren shares in his book "Created to Dream."
We're on the 2nd episode of our 3-part series on "dreams," based on the book "Created to Dream" by Rick Warren. Listen in as Pastor George discusses the importance of "persisting thru delays" and "dealing with difficulties."
Today we start our 3-part series on how to discover God's dream for your life based on the book, "Created to Dream" by Rick Warren. Listen as Pastor George shares how we can discover and pursue God's dream for our lives.
Join us as Pastor George returns from his recent sabbatical (which he shares about), but also introduces us to the themes on our next sermon series!
Join us as Pastor Dennis, church planting resident at TRC, closes out our Jonah series with a broad look of what God teaches Jonah and us through the messiness of life.
God created us to dream. Not just any dreams, but His dreams (His plans) for our lives. And they are often bigger than all we can ask or think! Do you know what His dream for your life is? Join us as Pastor George shares how we can discover our that dream.
Today, on Mother's Day, we finish our series on the book of Jonah. Pastor George will speak about the continued messiness of Jonah's life, but also how God always finishes the good work He starts.
Today, we continue in Jonah 3. We will see God's heart for sinners, and how He desires for them to live! Additionally, God specializes in saving the impossible people. Jesus is truly the hope of the world!
In Chapter 2, Jonah uses biblical lament to move from a place of pain to praise. Listen and learn how we can do the same. And also, how lament leads us down a path towards victory in Jesus!
Join us as we continue our series through the book of Jonah. Today, we will talk about how grace plays an extremely important role in the life of Jonah, but also how it will help us spiritually mature in this messy world.
Today, we're beginning Phase 2 of our 2023 Vision of Moving On Up! We will be studying the Book of Jonah. Tune in as we learn how Jonah can help us identify our spiritual immaturity and how Jesus can change us!
Join us as Pastor George share how sacrifice is a difficult, but necessary part of growing in Christ.
As we continue in our "Growing in Christ" series, Pastor George discusses the importance of understanding our new identity in Christ, and the challenges we typically face (because of our thinking) applying it, which is why Christians often live defeated. If that's been your experience, take a listen and see how God can give you victory!
Join us as Pastor George shares 3 lessons he learned from Brazil that can help us grow in Christ!
Take a listen as Pastor George shares our living like Jesus is key to growing in Christ. And one thing Jesus did was "GO" into the world. Will you go?
Take a listen as our Church Planting Resident, Dennis Gervais, speaks on how the process of pain can lead to joy, as we grow in Christ.
As we continue learning to grow in Christ, we'll discuss the importance of community in that process.
Join us for the second installment of our 2023 Vision. We'll preview what Phase 2 will be all about, Jonah!
Join us as we share our 2023's Vision for our church. We'll also be talking about the importance of growing in Christ!
Join us for our Christmas service! Last week we discussed how we deserve nothing for Christmas. This week, we'll see that by grace, God has given us everything in Jesus.
Join us for Part 1 of our short Christmas mini-series titled, "The Unexpected Gift." We'll discuss the reality of how we don't deserve anything for Christmas, especially when we consider the truth found in Ephesians 2; however, because it's Christmas, there's good news of great joy for all people coming...
Join us as we discuss how following the Commander of Peace leads us into greater peace.
Join us as we talk about the connection between spiritual warfare and stress. And how having a protected heart leads to peace!
It's our third sermon in our current series on stress. Many times, our stress is sourced from our fear of making the wrong decision. With God's wisdom, we can move from stress to peace.
Today, we'll be discussing the importance of knowing God in this world This world, under the direction of Satan, desires to stress us out. But God desires us to have an abundant life of peace. Listen as we discuss how to live in God's peace.
Join us as we start a new series titled, "Why am I stressed?" Today, we'll see how we can overcome stress by rest and God's peace, by looking to the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10.
Join us as we finish the Book of Mark. We'll see why we can be confident as we build God's Kingdom in our community!
Join us as we look at the resurrection account according to Mark. It's the darkest day in history; but out of the darkness, came the greatest hope!
Today, we finish up chapter 15 in the Book of Mark. Sin has made everything wrong. On the cross, Jesus will make all things right. Take a listen!
Join us as we finish up Mark 14. Today will will discuss three things: 1) Jesus is always right. 2) Our sin hates when He's right. 3) Jesus saves us from our sin.
Join us as we continue through the Book of Mark. We'll discuss a couple of reason that keep us from worshiping Jesus; better yet, we'll talk about how we can move past them and find life!
Join us as we continue thru the Book of Mark! We'll talk about what the future holds and how we can be found ready for the coming of Jesus.
Join us as we finish up chapter 12 in the Book of Mark. Too often our limitations cause us to miss the beauty and abundance of Jesus! Listen in as we discuss how to see Jesus for all that He is! And then, respond by giving Him everything!
Do you know what faith is? Do you wonder why it's important and how you can practice it? If so, join us as we continue thru the book of Mark and talk about faith!
Have you observed the brokenness in this world? Have you personally experienced it? Have you wondered what God thinks about it? Find out as we continue in the Book of Mark.
Do you want to have success in life? Do you like to win? Listen in as Jesus teaches us how to truly win in this world.
Take a listen as Pastor George continues in the Book of Mark discussing how following Jesus leads to hope. He will ask three questions that will help us see how the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything!
Join us as we continue thru the Book of Mark. Have you ever wondered what it takes to live forever? If you have, you're not alone. Listen in as Jesus' answers a young man who wondered the same thing.
Have you ever wondered if there was one thing you could focus on? One thing that would grow your faith? One thing that would help you maintain a healthy, godly perspective? Join us this week for as Pastor George continues in our series in Mark and discusses the great and important purpose of the cross.
Happy Mother's Day. If you can't join us for #churchinperson this Sunday at 10 am, join us online right here. Pastor George is diving into Mark 8 to share how God doesn't give up on us.
Join us for church online as Pastor George continues in our current series, "Jesus," with Mark 7.
We all need rest! It's necessary in order to live a healthy life. Jesus sets this example for us in Mark 6. Join us as Pastor George takes us through the second part of Mark 6 in a sermon titled, "I got an extra Filet-O-Fish."
Join us as Pastor George continues in his series in the book of Mark with a message titled, "Jesus doesn't want to smack you."
Check out this week's #churchonline as Pastor George dives into Mark 6 in continuation of our series, "Jesus."
Join us as Jesus teaches something foundational about the harvest found in the Kingdom of God.
Who doesn't like spam? A lot of people. In this third installment of our series in Mark, titled "Jesus," Pastor George uses something as simple as meat in a blue can to help us determine who we follow.
Join us in our series, "Jesus," as Pastor George dives into Mark 2. You don't want to miss it.
Join us for our final message in the "I Think I Can" series. Also, hear how this final principle connects to TRC's Vision for 2022.
Take a listen as God speaks through Pastor Jon to encourage us to take up a more joyful life!
Join us as Pastor George shares on the third principle in our "I Think I Can" series, where we've been focusing on how to change our thinking!
Join Pastor George for the second part of his series, "I Think I Can," as he shares how fixing our eyes upon Jesus transforms our lives.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor George shares the first part of his four-part series titled, "I Think I Can."
With the coming of Christmas, join us as Pastor George continues his "Is it...Christmas?" series in the book of Obadiah.
Join us as Pastor George starts our new Christmas sermon series in the book of Obadiah! See what the gift of Christmas has to do with the judgment of Edom.
Join us as Jon Owens shares how in this life we can embrace and have victory over the battles.
Join us as Pastor George shares from Psalm 37 and the importance of the voices we let influence our life and the role the Holy Spirit plays in it all.
With Thanksgiving approaching, let us gather in worship and study as Pastor George shares a message on knowing God is with us - no matter the ups or downs.
RRS1E11: It's the season finale! Join us for a fun conversation on marriage with Jon and Jackie Owens. They share important tips for building a solid marriage, some new things they've learned about marriage, and a surprise that can bless married couples in our church!
RRS1E10: Do you desire a God-centered life? Listen in as Pastor George shares a simple, but important question that can help put God first in your life.
Join us as Pastor George shares from the longest, yet one of the most powerful psalms, Psalm 119.
RRS1E9: Join us as Vin shares on how we can be filled with overflowing joy, each day, regardless of circumstance!
Join us for our 5th Anniversary service as Pastor George shares on Psalm 122 and what it means to be home.
RRS1E8: Do your math skills keep you from living generously? If so, take a listen as Pastor George briefly talks about the role of generosity in the Kingdom of God.
Pride is a dangerous thing; yet, it is often celebrated and a common way of life. But, God’s got a different way! He calls us to “Abide.” Find out what that means as we study Psalm 131 together!
RRS1E7: If you've ever wondered how you can make a big impact on the world around you, especially for the Kingdom of God, take a few moments to listen to this episode! In this conversation, Jon Owens shares some great spiritual and biblical insights he received on a recent trip!
No one likes suffering. We run from it. Or we fall apart during it. But what if God could use it for His purposes? What if it could give life? Join us as Psalm 34 answers these questions.
RRS1E6: In this episode, Pastor George speaks with his friend Arthur, who is one of our D-Group Leaders and also a member of the Chick-Fil-A Glastonbury team!
Join us as Pastor George continues in the "Finding Life in the Psalms" series with Psalm 33.
RRS1E5: Well, Pastor George lost track of time and realized he didn't have an interview lined up for this week. Thankfully, his wonderful wife Janelle was available! Join them as they share a principle they've used to make big decisions in their marriage.
Is Psalm 32, David shares with us the path to the blessed life. Join us for this week's church online as we dive into this wonderful psalm together.
RRS1E4: Prayer is powerful. Prayer changes things. Prayer changes us! That being said, many times prayer is one of the most challenging spiritual practices. If you've ever wondered how to improve your prayer life, take a listen as Pastor George interviews Anpu on this subject.
Since the beginning of time, man has asked, “Does anyone care about me?” Join us today as we discuss Psalm 139 and see God’s answer to this ever-present question.
RRS1E3: Join us as Pastor George speaks with Jordan about college, discipleship, and how to share our faith. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation with TRC's Young Adults who have recently gone back to college after a long break (because of COVID).
How we respond to others matters. Join us as we learn how love, forgiveness and compassion, which are characteristics of God, help us find life as the Lord intended.
RRS1E2: Join us as Pastor George speaks with Anna about college, discipleship, and how to share our faith. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation with TRC's Young Adults who have recently gone back to college after a long break (because of COVID).
Many know the phrase "Let go and let God." Relinquishing control can be a tough thing, but when we give God control of our lives and trust Him, we can trust we're in the best hands. Join us as Pastor George shares the next part of his series, "Finding Life in the Psalms."
RRS1E1: Take a moment to listen, cry, and laugh as Pearl shares her story on coming to TRC and even pokes fun at Pastor George!
In this special episode of "Finding Life in the Psalms," join us as Jackie, our River Kids Director, shares her heart for ministry, family and the next generation.
Join us as Pastor George continues in our series, "Finding Life in the Psalms." Don't miss how Psalm 2 teaches us to choose who we follow wisely.
Life is about choices. Ever wonder how to make the right ones? Tune in as Pastor George and TRC's young adults discuss Psalm 1, which answers this question!
Today, in "Finding Life in the Psalms," we'll read Psalm 51 to discover how to make things right, when we've messed things up. You'll be surprised at the simplicity of God's process for finding LIFE!
Join us as learn to trust God more fully in our new series, "Finding Life in the Psalms," as we dive into the well-loved 23rd Psalm.
Our final sermon in the "Put Some Honor on My Name" series. Passage is Philippians 4:10-23. Discover two spiritual life-hacks from Paul.