Riverside Church - Whitstable: Recent Episodes
Riverside Church - Whitstable
Riverside Church publishes weekly audio sermons displaying God's Mercy, God's Truth and God's Glory.
Through this series, we'll discover how God cultivates Jesus’ character in us - our lives become a living testimony to the transforming power of the gospel. Rachel begins the series looking at love.
Extracts from our all-age service including our ‘frayed edge’ artwork and the story of Zacchaeus.
Chris completes our series looking at serving others as an expression of a living and active faith.
Simon explains an holistic view of giving based on the best uses of your time, energy and resources.
Simon starts our new ‘Signs of Life’ series looking at how our worship is a response to our revelation of Jesus.
Simon gives time to recap, reflect and think about how we can relate some of what we’ve learnt from this series.
In the final talk in this series Simon shares a vision of a ‘frayed edge’ church that is interwoven with the community around it.
Simon looks at what we can do to remove obstacles in the church that can prevent people from encountering God’s goodness.
Steve continues our Life of Jesus series looking at what Jesus came to say, and what Jesus came to do. This series will continue throughout the year.
Steve looks at the trial of Jesus, why Jesus died on the Passover and two of Jesus’ statements from the cross.
Steve continues our Life of Jesus series looking at the Humanity of Jesus. This series will continue throughout the year.
Simon continues our series looking at the symbolic cursing of a fig tree, four challenging questions faced by Jesus and the rumblings of end times.
Simon continues our series looking at Jesus’ challenge to the powers present in Jerusalem, declaring a new king and a new kingdom...
Simon begins our new series exploring the last week of Jesus’ life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
Steve starts our Life of Jesus series looking at the Divinity of Jesus. This series will continue throughout the year.
In the final talk in this series Simon looks at making the ‘turn’ in our Actions and re-homing our trust onto Jesus.
This week Simon looks at the importance of our thought life and how we can pay more attention to our thinking.
Simon looks at how we might have arrived at our beliefs about God and questions where we need to experience transformation.
Highlights from our evening carol service at Riverside including Simon’s talk - Don’t be afraid.
Simon talks about the things that can deplete joy from our lives and how we can find enduring joy in Jesus.
Simon looks at how emotional maturity is not an absence of difficult emotions, but the ability to handle all of our emotions in a considered and compassionate way.
Simon continues our series looking at how contemplative spirituality can help develop out inner life.
Simon introduces our new series looking at how we can grow in emotional health and well-being in God - integrating our ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ lives.
In talk five of our series, Steve looks at the activity of the Holy Spirit in the early church.
Simon concludes this series looking at how we carry the ‘weight’ of the gospel together and how we share it responsibly with others.
Simon looks at growing in wisdom, and passing on wisdom, by applying Jesus’ principles to our lives.
Simon begins our new series looking at the cascading principles we find within the Gospel. In this first talk he asks 'How do I best communicate Jesus to another person?'
Steve continues our Rough Guide To The Bible series, focusing this week on the Gospels.
Steve continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5–7), looking at ‘The Beatitudes’.
Abbie continues our series looking at how we grow in understanding others, choosing to discern and not condemn.
Rebecca asks how we can draw on the example of Jesus as a living parable to shape our behaviours and actions.
Chris starts our new series looking at Jesus’ teaching on worry during the Sermon on the Mount.
Riverside celebrates its centenary, looking back at God’s faithfulness over the last100 years, and looking forward in faith to all that God is going to do.
Simon completes this series sharing some of his and Keely’s story as they have tried to follow God’s example of generosity over the past thirty five years.
Simon continues our series looking at Jesus’ encouragements to steward our money and possessions in light of eternity.
Simon revisits our Overflow vision first shared in 2019 to become a church overflowing with joy and generosity.
Steve continues our Rough Guide To The Bible series, focusing this week on the Old Testament and looking at:• A simple timeline for “what’s going on” • Is the angry, violent God of the Old Testament the same as the Jesus of the New Testament?• Do the Old Testament commandments apply to Christians today?
As disciples of Jesus we are called to a life of growing and learning. Simon looks at some of the opportunities for spiritual growth and some of the things that might hinder us.
As Steve finishes this mini series he pulls together the implications of our understanding of salvation and what it means in practice and especially what it means for sharing Jesus in today's post-modern world.
Steve explores the different "pictures" painted in the New Testament through which Christians have historically understood how Jesus saves us.
Steve looks at what it means "to be saved". He explores what we are saved for, not just what we are saved from.
Steve continues are series looking at what is the Bible? Why do we call it “the Bible”? How did we get the Bible and what makes the Bible special?
Simon concludes our Holy series looking at what God’s holiness looks like in our lives.
We celebrate Jacob and Emma Perrins as they prepare to move away, and Simon speaks briefly on being hungry for God's voice in our lives.
As we continue our series looking at the narrative of holiness, Jake talks about how Jesus fulfils the prophecies in Isaiah and Ezekiel. We look at how these fulfilments shifts the way we, an unholy people, relate to a holy God.
Simon begins our new series on holiness looking at Moses’ encounter with God through the burning bush.
At the beginning of this new series, Steve looks at the big story of the bible. He uses 8 C's to take us through the Bible in a box set style format.
Simon concludes our Still series looking at three simple yet profound principles from the life of Brother Lawrence that we can all apply.
Simon continues our series looking at how the practice of fasting can help us express our desire for God in an ongoing way.
Simon begins our new series ‘Still’ looking at how we can help ourselves make space and time to let God’s life flow into ours…
Simon talks about using the season of Advent to reflect on the fullness of God’s love and grace available to us through Jesus.
Simon gives an opportunity to recap, reflect and then think about how we relate this series to our own lives.If you are encouraged by our ongoing ministry and want to support us, you can give financially here https://www.riversideuk.org/give
Jacob concludes our series looking at how we try to be open, always learning and comfortable with questions.
Jake continues our 'This Is Us' series looking at the statement: 'In our actions we try to be kind, helpful, practical and responsible'. He looks particularly at the first three words 'In our actions', and discusses what it means to be a people who 'walk the walk'.
Abbie continues our This Is Us series looking at how we are growing in our intention to be a welcoming, loving, inclusive and safe space.
Simon continues our series looking at - in our relationships with others we try to be honest, authentic, and interdependent.
Keely continues our series looking at ‘In our relationship with ourselves, we believe we are loved, accepted and being transformed by God…’
Simon starts our new series This Is Us looking at the distinctives that we believe Riverside is called to carry and express.
Once a year we take time to look back and celebrate all that has happened through the life of the church, and then we look forward with expectation to the next season and where we think God is leading
At the end of our Parables series, we take time to reflect on what God has been saying to us over the past few weeks, and how we might relate what we've learnt to our lives.
This week, we look together at the parable of the mustard seed. Looking at how, in the Kingdom, greatness comes out of seemingly insignificant people and moments.
Abbie talks about her few couple of months in her role as Youth Pastor and paints her vision and plan for the future of Riverside's youth ministry. Tina, who has spent the last 19 months on the LOGOS HOPE ship tells stories of her travels and what God has been doing in and through her.
Jesus tells a story that begins with shame and humiliation to reveal a ‘prodigal’ father who is lavishly extravagant with his love.
Chris looks at why the title of the traditional title ‘The Parable of the Talents’ can be quite misleading. He shows how Jesus uses stories about money and stewardship to deepen our trust in God.
Steve continues our series by looking at the Parable of the Sower and why the farmer in the story seems to scatter his seed so recklessly…
Simon starts our new series looking at the stories Jesus told to convey spiritual truths. He begins with the parables of a lost sheep and a lost coin.
Simon concludes this mini series looking at Jesus’ encouragement to love others through our choices.
Jake looks at how we can share our faith naturally and sensitively in a way that represents Jesus well.
This week we launched a new series called 'Show and Tell' - Showing Jesus through our actions and words. This week, Jake looked at the great Commission and the call to discipleship.
At the end of our Foundations series, we take time to reflect on what God has been saying to us over the past few weeks, and how we might relate these things to our lives.
In the last talk of this series, Jake looks at the significance of where God places us.
Simon looks at Riverside’s foundational ethos of 'bringing our best and doing our best' to demonstrate God’s love and goodness.
Jake speaks about how the church building that homes Riverside reflects our values and vision and gives us opportunities to live out following Jesus rather than simply talking about doing so.
Simon unpacks what Jesus centric leadership looks like at Riverside and how we can all carry leadership influence for the benefit of others.
Jake looks at how our understanding of God as love sets a foundation for everything that we do at Riverside.
Foundations are not overtly visible, but they are key to building well. In this first talk in this new series, Simon looks at how Riverside’s history supports and informs the sort of church it is today.
Simon introduces our new ‘Pause' weeks which we’ll be having between sermon series. These will give us the chance to recap on what we’ve heard, reflect on what we’ve learnt, and look at what we want to apply to our lives.
Jake concludes our Mountains series looking at our shared calling and our unique calling.
This week we look at who we are and why we are here. Jake talks about how believing truths, rather than the lies, about our identity is key to our spiritual formation, and will help anchor us when we face mountains.
We all have times in our lives when God’s love is obscured by difficult circumstances. Simon looks at what we can do when we can’t see past the mountains of our pain…
Circumstances in our life can feel like mountains – challenging, difficult to overcome, seemingly immovable. Simon begins our new series looking at navigating life’s mountains and how they can be places where we find intimate encounters with God.
Simon concludes our series looking at the overarching mission of the Holy Spirit to turn our lives outward to show God’s love to all people.
Jake talks about how we can get the most out of ministry time. He looks at the foundations of prayer ministry and how God longs to draw near to us.
Simon looks at how to use the gifts given by the Holy Spirit in a normal, natural way to encourage people and deepen love and trust.
Simon looks at how it is trust, not certainty, that helps us hear the Holy Spirit speaking to us and Martin shares his story of how God spoke to him on a trip to New Zealand.
Simon continues our series looking at the challenge of living between Pentecost and Parousia, and how the Holy Spirit can bring us comfort and hope.
Jake continues our 'Holy Spirit' series looking at how the Holy Spirit reveals himself in the New Testament.
Simon introduces our new series on the Holy Spirit looking at the Spirit of God in the Old Testament.
How can we avoid just sleepwalking into behaviours that aren’t helpful? Simon looks at how habits work and how we can break the autopilot cycle with God's help.
Simon continues our Clean Me series looking at how what is on the inside of our lives influences and informs what is on the outside.
Simon begins our new series looking at how Jesus declares us clean but we do need to remain in relationship with God to deal with things that can contaminate our lives.
In the final Advent talk, Jake looks at how we can reflect Jesus as we gather around the table this Christmas.
This week we look at why we give gifts at Christmas, and how we can approach this season of giving in a Christ like way.
Simon begins our Advent series looking at how we can mirror the exterior decorations of Christmas by decorating our interior lives with praise and thanksgiving.
Our guest speaker James concludes our series on the Psalms looking at building faith and hope in our lives through the three practices of Reframing, Retelling and Resisting.
Simon looks at how expressing heartfelt emotion to God through praise and lament deepens our relationship and helps to keep us connected to his unfailing love.
Jake looks at how the Psalms simultaneously look back to the Torah and points forward to the person of Jesus. How Jesus both fulfils and completes the Psalms and provides to be the 'hero of the book of mess'.
Lianne looks at how different things can ‘eclipse’ the light of God’s love in our lives.
This week, Jake looks at the unique hope found in the person of Jesus. How can we be anchored in this hope and be carriers of this hope, even in the midst of darkness and chaos?
Simon concludes our series looking at two major compassion events in the life of Jesus and what it takes to continue to carry compassion to those around us.
This week Jake looks at how the bible defines compassion and what it looks like to extend God's compassion to our communities.
Churches aren’t always places known for their compassion. Simon looks at how they can be great environments to grow in intentionally showing comfort and kindness…
Simon begins our new series on compassion looking at how we battle with internal critical voices and struggle to show kindness to ourselves.
Simon & Keely look back and celebrate all that God has done over the last year through Riverside, and look forward with expectation to the next season.
Jake looks at the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. How Jesus showed love and mercy to Zacchaeus rather than judgement and law.
Keely looks at how Jesus restores honour and purpose to the Samaritan woman at the well.
Simon looks at the story of the woman anointing Jesus at the house of the Pharisee, seeing how we love greatly when we know we’ve been greatly loved...
Drawing from recent personal challenges Julian considers doubt. Is it ok to doubt? Did John the Baptist or Jesus doubt’?
Jake continues the series 'In Jesus Shoes', looking at Matthew 4:1-11 where Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. We look at how we can stay rooted in God in the midst of lies and temptation.
Simon continues our series looking at the rejection experienced by Jesus when he returned to his hometown of Nazareth. He looks at what happens when we experience rejection, and how we can walk with Jesus through the crowd of people’s opinions.
Simon begins our new series where we will be walking with Jesus through the Gospels, learning from his interactions with different people. In this first talk, Simon looks at how Jesus built trust with the Pharisee Nicodemus.
Jake looks at the final part of the 'Everyday Spirituality' series. The ellipsis symbolises quiet, stillness and being. We look together at the importance of stillness and what it looks like to 'Be still and know that I am God'.
This week Laura continues our Everyday Spirituality series as we begin looking at the season of Harmony. Laura looks at everyday practises that help us to behold God and recognise God beholding us.
This talk begins with a testimony from Lloyd leading us into the perennial question everyone faces – Why?
Simon looks at how we spiritually survive when life hands us things we don’t think should happen to us…
Chris continues the 'Everyday Spirituality' series exploring the season of perplexity. He looks at how we can grow in faith and trust God in the midst of suffering.
Jake continues the 'Everyday Spirituality' series looking at how we have a mandate to step into compassion and intercession in the midst of complexity.
Asking for help is often seen as a sign of weakness or failure. Simon looks a why becoming comfortable with asking for help from God and others is key to our spiritual health.
Admitting we’ve messed up is difficult – Simon looks at developing the habit of Sorry to counter the Shame / Hide cycle we are all prone to.
We connect with the Riverside Herne Bay Hub and then Simon begins our new series looking at spiritual practices to help us connect with God in the everyday.
Jake continues the Passion series looking at how Jesus chose to spend his final few hours of freedom.
Over the next five weeks we are looking at the events in Jesus’ life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Simon starts the series looking at the entry into Jerusalem.
Simon continues our series on prayer looking at how our understanding of the Kingdom of God empowers us to be people who can intercede for others.
Simon starts our new series looking at how and why prayer is powerful and effective. He starts by looking at standing alongside someone to minister God’s love and grace to them.
Simon concludes this series looking at how Life Groups help us develop of lifestyle of worship.
Jake continues the Life Group series looking at the importance of vulnerability within community.
As the Life Group series continues, Jake looks at what it means to be an encourager. Jake looks at the role of encouragement within the early church and asks Keely to give us some practical tips to help us become encouragers.
Simon looks at how intentionally putting ourselves in close proximity to other followers of Jesus helps our spiritual growth.
This week we began a new series re-launching our small sized communities which we have renamed 'Life Groups'. We look at what it means to be community and the role of community within the church.
At the start of 2023 Simon looks at how we can be part of God’s story by coming to Jesus, being church and going to others.
This week Jake talks about the first ever Christmas Song. The song written by Mary is full of processing, reflections and Christmas truth.
Finishing our Grow Up series, Simon looks at James’ encouragement for us to be patient in difficult times and pray in all things at all times.
Continuing the 'Grow up' series, Jake looks at James ch3 v13 - ch4 v17 where James encourages the readers to submit fully to God.
Continuing our series Grow Up, Simon looks at how James sees a direct correlation between our speech and the spiritual condition of our hearts. There is also a wonderful testimony from Lloyd Morgan at the start of the service.
Continuing our series Grow Up, Simon looks at how James condemns discrimination in the church and explores what it means to live under the ‘royal law’ of loving your neighbour as yourself.
Jake begins our new 'Grow Up' series based in the book of James. Jake looks at two key themes of the first chapter: Trials & Temptations and Listening and Doing.
Following on from Vision Sunday, Simon unpacks more on the theme of God calling Riverside to grow in maturity.
We look back and celebrate all that God has been doing over the past year and look forward in anticipation at some of the opportunities before us.
Jake concludes our 'Outward' series looking at what it means to be outward in our focus. He asks the question - How has the Gospel changed the way you live?
Simon looks at how giving is a key part of outward living, showing how the affections of the heart are closely linked to what we do with our money.
Simon begins our new Outward series looking at how inward thinking causes us to judge others and how Jesus challenged us to judge our own hearts first.
This week the whole Riverside family, young and old, came together as we looked at what it means to be light in our schools, homes and work places. In this family service we celebrated church family and look forward to a new school year. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Julian completes the mini series from Ezekiel 47 about the 'River of God'. What practical steps can we take to hear from God through the bible and in the prophetic? Individually and collectively we receive refreshment encouragement from Jesus.
Julian begins this two part talk exploring Ezekiel's vision of the river of God. We are encouraged to travel deeper with Jesus, experiencing more of His presence and anointing as we move away from the familiar.
Simon concludes this series looking at how we reach different people groups with the transformational good news of Jesus.
We begin with unpacking the vision for Riverside Herne Bay Hub and then continue our Reach series, looking at fresh ways to communicate the good news of Jesus.
Continuing our Reach series, Simon looks at how radical Kingdom living is impossible without the activity of God’s Spirit in our lives.
Simon introduces our new series Reach in which we are exploring the way the Kingdom of God reaches out to touch and change people’s lives.
Jake concludes our 'grace' series, looking at how how we can live out grace in a culture of ungrace.
This week, Chris Izzard continues our 'Grace' series, looking at an extravagant and counter-cultural parable told by Jesus. He also explores what it look like to give the same grace to those around us. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Jake begins our 'grace' series by looking at why God is called 'gracious' and what it means to receive His grace. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
This week we heard 6 people give testimonies of their journey of faith, celebrated with them in their baptism and listened to Keely as she explained why they are choosing to be dunked under the water. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Being Pentecost we pray 'Come Holy Spirit'. But, who is the Holy Spirit, who does He fill and how does He fill us? To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
In this talk in the Choose series, Simon looks at the power of choice to bring about change in our lives. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Jake continues the 'Choose' series, looking at the importance of giving God our worship in the private. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Simon explores how intimacy leads to transformation because we worship a God who 'looks at the heart'. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
The heart of worship is surrender. Simon talks about the power of 'de-throning' ourselves as we choose to give God his rightful place in our lives. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
This week Jake continued the 'Choose' series as he explored why we prioritise sung worship. He looks at how in worship we long to give thanks to God but also to encounter Him. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
This Sunday begins with two powerful testimonies then Simon introduces the series, exploring the freedom we have to choose to worship. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Jake concludes the 'Now' series by reflecting on Paul's approach to the letter and looking at the final greeting found in the last 11 verses. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Simon looks at what it means to let Jesus rule in the church and in our lives. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Jake continues the 'Now' series looking at the radical alternative offered by Paul to the Colossians. He looks at how Paul urges the church to fix their eyes on Jesus. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
Simon continues our Now series looking at the pressure the Colossians were under to 'add' something to Jesus. To watch the message video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideChurchWhitstable
In the second week of the 'Now' series, looking at the book of Colossians, Chris Izzard explores what hope looks like in the midst of suffering.
Simon introduces our new series 'Now' exploring Paul’s letter to the Colossians. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
In the last talk in the All One series Keely and Simon talk about how God moves us to love people. They also announce that Riverside will be leaving the Vineyard to become an inclusive church. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
James openly shares the challenging experiences of being gay and a Christian. He casts a compelling vision of a church community that accepts everyone fully as they are, creating a space where all can come to the table, acknowledging everyone’s God-given dignity. TW // conversion therapy // suicide To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Simon continues the All One series exploring the love Jesus spoke about and demonstrated. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Anne tells her story of helping to transition Hull Community Church to being fully affirming to the LGBT+ community. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Steve continues our series looking at what the Bible says about same-sex relationships and why it says it. This is the second part of this talk. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Steve Burnhope continues our series looking at what the Bible says about same-sex relationships and why it says it... This talk is in two parts and will continue next week. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Simon & Keely introduce the new All One series looking at Paul’s message that we are ‘all one in Christ Jesus’. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel hhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Simon encourages us all to lean into a life of thankfulness in this new year. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Simon looks at how the flood at Riverside created an opportunity to do church differently. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our advent series, looking at the advent story from the perspective of Joseph. We look at how Jesus came in the midst of Joseph's chaotic life to show the world that he truly is 'God with us'. To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
This week Julian looks beyond the manger as we encounter two elderly people longing for more of God. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Chris looks at the theme of expectation and advent. He challenges us all to think about our own expectations, and to evaluate if what expectations we need to let go. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon concludes the Try series, looking at the power of positive culture, and how we can create an ongoing culture of Kingdom trying. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon looks at how praying directly for people, as Jesus did, allows us to be a channel for God’s love. Rather than focusing on the outcome of our prayer, we need to focus on making ourselves available to pray. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon looks at 5 Discipleship Questions that can be used as a tool to encourage us in a Life of Try. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon looks at how a Life of Try puts us into motion with God and how this makes it easier to respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake looks at how we can live a life of try even if we fear rejection. To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon looks at how if we really want to grow in a Life of Try, we need to put Kingdom opportunities into our daily routines and habits. To watch the video, go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In our Life of Try series Simon looks at how Jesus taught his disciples to fail well. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon introduces our new series looking at how the fear of failure can stop us partnering with God. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Julian speaks on Jesus' first miracle, the interaction with his mother and others and invites us into a relationship with Jesus.
Simon looks at how change and challenge give us the opportunity to revisit how God is present in our lives.
Our first service in Riverside Cafe after the flooding in our building. To watch the video go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Chris Walters unpacks the miracle in Matthew 15:21 explaining the faith of the Canaanite woman.
Chris uses two of Jesus’ miracles to help explain how he used them as training events for the disciples.
This week Chris continues the 'Greater' series, exploring the book of Hebrews. The focus this week is on Hebrews 10. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon continues our Greater series exploring the book of Hebrews looking at the better promises of the new covenant. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
This week we are privileged to have Larry Warner share his perspective on Jesus, our living hope. Larry is a spiritual director and author and you can find our more about his organisation, books and ministry here: http://www.b-ing.org/journeywithJesus/index.php To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon continues our Greater series exploring the book of Hebrews looking at how Jesus exceeds every other mediator between God and people. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our series looking at how Jesus is greater. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
This week, Amy Walters continues our 'greater' series exploring the book of Hebrews. Amy talks about how Jesus becoming human shows us the amazing love of God. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon continues our new series exploring the book of Hebrews looking at how Jesus is greater than any other message, or messenger. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake starts our new Sunday series called 'Greater', looking at the book of Hebrews. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
On this Pentecost Sunday our guest speaker is Andy Smith from Belfast City Vineyard. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon looks at honouring the old and embracing the new in the last talk in our Emerge series. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon looks at how the challenge of change creates an opportunity to deepen our trust in God. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake talks about how we can build stronger communities as we emerge from lockdown. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In talk three of our Emerge series, Simon looks at how God is waiting to meet us in the mystery of uncertainty. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Continuing our Emerge series, Keely looks at healthy ways to process grief and loss. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In this introduction message from Simon we will be looking together about becoming visible again as Covid restrictions begin to be lifted. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In this talk recorded for Vineyard Churches, Sarah looks at how Christ meets us in our suffering. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
This week Chris will be speaking on how we can break free from worry. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In this talk recorded for Vineyard Churches, Mike Pilavachi shares what he believes is key for the church as we enter the next season. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In the last in the Dangerous Faith series Simon explores why the apostle Paul was so determined to return to Jerusalem, even knowing he would face persecution. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues the dangerous faith series, looking at how we were created to live in radical community. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In a time when many feel powerless, Simon explores how Jesus’ love and power is demonstrated through apparent weakness. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our series through the book of Acts looking at what persecution looks like in our lives.
Simon continues our series through the book of Acts looking at how moments of breaking can be a sign God is at work. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our series through the book of Acts looking at what it means for God's address to no longer be the temple.
Simon continues our series through the book of Acts looking at how the ascension of Jesus was not desertion but design. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our 'Dangerous Faith' series looking at the book of Acts and how the early church grew in times of persecution. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon introduces our new series where will be journeying through the book of Acts through the lens of the persecuted church. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Steve is senior pastor of the Evanston Vineyard, Chicago and in this talk he encourages us to receive Jesus’ love, grace, and healing.
A short message from our Carol Service where Simon talks about our love for stories and how we can maintain an interest with the story of Christmas and not be robbed of an intimate relationship with Jesus. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon talks about the struggle of living and walking in the shadow of COVID-19 and finding comfort in the light of Jesus. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon talks about the struggle of living and walking in the shadow of COVID-19 and finding comfort in the light of Jesus. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Putty Putman from the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois brings us a message of hope and encouragement in the strange times we find ourselves in. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon concludes our 'Faith' series looking at how faith will finish its work in our lives. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our 'Faith' series looking at how we can have faith when we experience silence from God. He looks at why we might be experiencing silence, and how we can respond. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Keely looks at how faith in Jesus frees us to live in God’s story of love, forgiveness, joy and generosity. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our FAITH series looking at how we can have a faith that endures through tough times. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon continues our series on Faith exploring the importance of those who cheer us on. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon begins our new series Faith looking at the encouragement to “live by faith” in the book of Hebrews. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Andrew McNeil, Senior Pastor of Birmingham Vineyard, explores God's promises in the midst of our pain. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Chris looks at how we can know if we are maturing as Christians. He looks at the question - How can we measure our growth? To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jacob concludes our I AM series with Jesus’ words, ““I am the true vine…” To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon continues our I AM series with Jesus’ words, ““I am the way and the truth and the life…” To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jacob continues our I AM series with Jesus’ words, “I am the resurrection and the life…” To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon continues our I AM series looking at Jesus’ statements about himself in John’s Gospel. This week we ask the question “Who are you following?” To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
John Mark Comer is the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church, Portland. In this talk given at the 2020 Vineyard National Leaders Conference, he shares with us how we can become a non-anxious presence in the world through the example of Jesus. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Danielle Pathak is a pastor at Mile High Vineyard in Denver with her husband Jay. In this talk, given at the Vineyard Legacy Conference, she explores the importance of revisiting our personal identity throughout our lives and circumstances. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
In this talk, recorded at the Vineyard Nordic Summit 2019 in Copenhagen, Mike Pilavachi, in his honest and humorous way, encourages us to take risks and step out when the Holy Spirit prompts us. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Derek Morphew is a pastor and a theologian with the Vineyard Institute. In this talk given at the 2019 Vineyard National Leaders Conference, he speaks about the diverse ways the Holy Spirit fills and empowers the church for ministry. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Keely continues our I AM series looking at the significance of Jesus saying he was the “light of the world”.
Jacob continues our I AM series from the John's gospel looking at Jesus's statement "I am the gate". To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon begins our new series looking at the I AM statements of Jesus in John's gospel. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Simon concludes our series in Philippians looking at Paul’s closing thanks and how he has learned to centre his life in Jesus. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Jake continues our series looking at how Paul’s encouragements to the Philippians helps us win the battles in our minds. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/riversidevineyardchurchwhitstable
Chris continues our series in Philippians, looking at how the apostle Paul is changed by his encounter with Jesus. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Jacob continues our series in Philippians looking at the importance of community. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
Simon continues our series in looking at how knowing Jesus' mind can change our minds. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel youtube.com/channel/UCS_Jq9AGHq8s1XtXAGVskUQ
In part three of the ‘Eg’ series Chris looks at how the apostle Paul showed us that faith not fear is achievable by focusing on Jesus and foregoing our own preferences. To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/ysZuYeSHIGY
This week we are really excited to have Eleanor Mumford speaking from the Vineyard Global Team. Eleanor and John Mumford were the Vineyard National Directors before taking on the role in the Vineyard Global Team. They planted the first Vineyard Church in the United Kingdom.
Using the passage in Philippians ch1 v12-26 Jake explains what we are to make of Paul’s joy that selfishly ambitious teachers are proclaiming the gospel? And, what can we learn from his famous statement “to live is Christ, to die is gain”? To watch the full service go to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/Y915q3x6SY0
Simon begins our series looking at Paul's special relationship with the church community in Philippi. To see the full video version go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/GnLOwxoCsPU
Simon concludes the series looking at how unity in prayer is an expression of God's heart and Kingdom. To see the fantastic video ‘UK Blessing’, mentioned in the service follow this link: https://youtu.be/PUtll3mNj5U
We can pray with expectancy because of who God is, what Jesus said and who we've become. To see the full video version go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/2t-TWw4ZKJU
Simon looks at how Jesus modelled mercy in the place of prayer - demonstrated forgiveness, compassion and unmerited love. To see the full video version go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Pyj2kaN2Vd4
Simon explains the power of vulnerability in the place of prayer. To see the full video version go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qo64Bm-VlzA
In our on-line family Easter service today Jake explains how if we investigate the outrageous claims of Jesus’ resurrection it gives us a hope for eternity. See the full video version on our website riversideuk.org/staying-connected
Simon continues our series looking at the importance of being authentic in the place of prayer. To see the full video version go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9V3Lz43UM4Q
In the first of the new ‘Teach us to pray’ series Simon explains how we can connect with God better in prayer during this time of being shut-in. To see the full video version go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Qwr1CJSPCgA
Keely explains that with God we are never alone. We don’t go alone – we go together and go with God. To see the full video version, go to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/eEyb2KvLbyM
As we journey through our ‘GO’ series, Jason looks at the reason we GO to baptise. Explaining baptism is a mark of new life and how that connects with the great commission to GO.
In part four of this series looking at the great commission Jake explains the importance of making disciples, by being there for them, teaching and helping them and not just making converts for Jesus.
Our six monthly look back and celebration of the great things going on in the life of Riverside and also looking ahead to what we believe God has for us in the coming year.
In part three of this ‘Go’ series, Simon is looking at how Jesus said to take the good news of God’s love to every person, everywhere.
How do we find out the mission God has planned for us? We each have a different call to mission that God has given us and in today’s talk Jake explains how ours differs from Jesus’ disciples commission.
Starting a new sermon series called ‘Go’ based on The Great Commission from Matthew ch28, Simon explains how that in following Jesus’ example we have to ‘go low’ and have a servant heart and experience the lows before we enjoy a resurrection life.
We live in a mobile phone, attention sapping world and in his message today Simon suggests some ‘Life Rules’ we may want to give ourselves to help us to find ways to slowdown and give God back the attention he deserves.
In part four of the Un-hurry series Jake explains how we live in a culture that is always looking for the next thing. Maybe it is a new concept, a new book, the latest phone or even the latest series on Netflix. There is a need to simplify things and bring us back to the person of Jesus. The only way to live a simple life is to live an intentional life. The challenge is to make the main thing, the main thing.
Using four key points Simon explains how the Sabbath is a time to rest from work and reconnect with God. Something increasingly difficult to do in our busy high speed 24/7 lives.
In today’s sermon entitled ‘Solitude and Silence’ part of the ‘Un-Hurry’ series Simon talked about ideas to help us find time and space to focus in on God in our busy lives.
As we go back to the busyness of life after the Christmas season Simon explains how by fasting something that doesn’t have to be food, but will free up time to focus our minds and letting God in deeper into our own lives and create a hunger for all he wants to do in the church and the community.
At our evening Carol service Jonah talks about how peace seams so allusive and Simon help us to understand how Jesus can give us peace. Peace with him, peace with ourselves and peace with those around us.
At our morning nativity family service Jake explains how insecure Mary must have felt and how it changed when her focus shifted to be on Jesus and how our insecurities can go when we also shift our focus onto Jesus.
In part three of our advent series Simon explains how joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be a part of every Christian’s life and in the Christmas story we learn that joy is found in the person of Jesus Christ who comes as our saviour.
In this talk of the advent series Jake focuses on how the name ‘Emmanuel’ can bring hope to the hopeless because it means ‘God with us.’
Julian Barnard considers differing aspects of Jesus who is the Light of the World. We often hear of God’s radiance and magnificence but is there another vista of Jesus we can discover?
This week our guest speaker Kevin Crook from Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) talks about stepping out in faith as in the feeding of the 5,000 in the book of Mark ch6 v30 and also a particular miraculous MAF rescue mission in Kenya. Is Jesus asking you today to give something up to serve in the mission field?
Simon explains how God has “plans for people”. He looks at Acts 9 and at how Ananias played a key role in Saul’s conversion and that God also has plans for us as well and we need to follow his will and go out to fulfil them.
Simon explains how “starting out” starts the story. He looks at how Philip’s obedience to the Holy Spirit in Acts 8 carries a radical message of God’s love and inclusion to the Ethiopian travelling back from Jerusalem. The full interview with NT Wright referred to in his talk is available to view on our website www.riversideuk.org/2019
Using the story of Jesus’ first miracle in John chapter 2 where he turns the water into wine Jake explains how obedience is a choice and obedience is also an action and Jesus will lead us when we step out in faith.
Simon teaches us using the book of Acts ch27 v9-44 about the apostle Pauls shipwreck, that we are called to bring words of life into the storms of life.
Our expectation is influenced by our perspectives and prejudices and today Simon explains how sometimes our perspective around church, religion and even Jesus obscures the reality of the spirit of God at work in our lives.
We all have doubts, especially hearing God’s voice and having the confidence to act on it. Jake explains how it will become easier when we change our mind set from our worrying about our ability and just giving God our availability.
Our six monthly look back and celebration of the great things going on in the life of Riverside and also looking ahead to what we believe God has for us in the coming year.
In part five of this current series ‘Spirit-Led Living’ Simon talks more about listening to God in the quietness or stillness. Think about it… listen and silent are spelled with the same letters.
In part four of this current series ‘Spirit-Led Living’ Simon talks about if we were to sense that Jesus is close, what would we need to do to allow him more free rein in our life.
Simon continues to explain how we need to learn to listen to Jesus’ voice in our everyday lives and allow him to truly lead us. We can believe all sorts of things about Jesus but unless he occupies the position of “Saviour of the world” in our lives we will never be able to fully follow him.
Simon uses the story of the woman at the well in John 4 to explain how important it is to listen to the Holy Spirit talking to us in our everyday lives and how we can therefore see the world differently.
Before Simon introduces this new 10 week series where we hope to grow as a church in responding to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we hear from Martin Franks about his story leading up to him becoming our latest Assistant Pastor today.
Chris unpacks this well-known story that appears in all 4 gospels – it is the story of a miracle, 5000 men + women and children fed from so little. Four times means it is important! Today Jesus says to us “you feed them” or “you go and make disciples”. People are hungry – spiritually, physically, emotionally and intellectually – Jesus tells us to feed them.
In part four of this series Red Letters….the words of Jesus, Amy explains Jesus’ words in the ‘great commission’ in Matthew 28: 16-20 where he assures and promises to always be with us.
In part three of the current series looking at the words of Jesus, Simon explores what Jesus had to say about worry and anxiety.
In part two of the series looking at the words of Jesus in the Bible Chris uses Mark Ch2 V1-12 exploring questioning faith. “Faith is not about not questioning, it’s about your actions despite your questions.”
Julian Barnard launches our summer series on The Red Words of Jesus with John 15 verse 9. We are invited into a wonderful relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit. Julian considers how we can abide in and develop our relationship with God.
As Simon concludes this final talk in the Galatians series we get to appreciate the apostle Paul's summary of the preceding chapters and completeness of God's work in the "finished work" of Jesus Christ.
Simon explains how one of the burdens the apostle Paul mentions is the weightiness of our temptation to give into sin, and the heaviness of trying to get out of it. Paul wanted us to share that burden and not battle sin and temptation on our own.
Simon looks at how the gospel affects how we relate to each other and how we should overcome our hunger for honour from each other.
Simon continues by looking at how our “old self” produces desires and actions that are contrary to our new identity in Christ. Follow this link https://bit.ly/2Rvyif5 to see the diagrams & slides in this talk.
In part 5 of this series on the book of Galatians, Simon explains the Apostle Pauls allegory of Hagar and Sarah is written to persuade us (along with the Galatians) not to follow the Judaizers into slavery with Hagar and Ishmael, but to follow Sarah and Isaac into freedom.
“In my Father’s house There’s a place for me I’m a child of God Yes I am” This verse from the Hillsong Worship song ‘Who You say I am’ sums up this talk by Simon from the book of Galatians. The gospel puts us into the Fathers house we don’t have to be worried or insecure about our future, about whether we’re accepted.
Joel explains how the apostle Paul is explaining that everyone trying to live by the law is under a curse. Christ became the curse for us so the same blessing given to Abraham may be given to all who believe. He emphasizes that the true purpose of the law was to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Showing that if we belong to Christ then we are heirs according to the promise given to Abraham.
Julian continues our series in Galatians considering Pauls desire to share grace and freedom in Jesus. Christian unity is important, more so than our personal preferences. Our new life in Jesus presents many challenges but he equips us by his Holy Spirit. Due to a technical problem the first five minutes of the message were not recorded.
Simon starts our new series in the book of Galations by unpacking why the apostle Paul needed to write to the Galations in the way he did.
Our guest speaker Chris Kimmance, Senior Pastor of Ashford Vineyard unpacks the miracle of Jesus calming the storm and tells us how we can be storm calmers of problems that affect our own lives.
Street Pastors from Whitstable and Herne Bay tell us about their exciting and much needed contributions to the communities on a Friday night empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Fantastic to celebrate with Annabelle, Anna, KC, Claire and Andy today. Before the baptisms, Simon explains how it started in the Bible and the reason we baptise people. Following that are their life changing stories.
At our Easter family communion service Simon explains the Easter story with the help of several short videos.
Simon unpacks the topic of invitation, we are to invite everyone to an encounter with Jesus. We encourage people to “come and see” and discover the truth of the Gospel. Due to a technical problem the first couple of minutes of the message were not recorded.
Jesus told us we would bring salt and light to our communities. The Message puts it this way, “You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavours of this earth. You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world…”
Chris talks about sharing the good news of Jesus with others as well as being generous with our money and possessions.
In part three of the coastlands series, Simon explains how Jesus embodied for us what it was to be a servant and how we should therefor serve others in the community.
Simon continues our current ‘Coastlands’ series and talks about how the church is called to ‘scatter’ and be sewn throughout society and be attractional to the needs of the community.
Keely kicks off our new Coastlands sermon series by unpacking how we are called to be a people revealing God to the communities around us.
Simon and Keely focus on five of the many ministry’s going on at the moment with the help of the group leaders to explain the exciting developments. It was also an opportunity to meet and interview our great new Assistant Pastor Jacob.
Sam talks about the dangers the persecuted church face around the world and the hope God gives us to face these.
Keely explains how God wants our hearts to be so big that they can contain everything that God has given us but then overflows into our workplaces and our towns.
Simon starts the new ‘Overflow’ series by explaining what it means to live a joyful life of generousity. Before that Keely explains the transition taking place of Mark and Rachel taking on the heading up of worship at Riverside and Darlene standing down from the roll.
Chris unpacks the statement ‘God is love and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them’. The song that was played and referred to near the end was ‘All you need is love’ by the Beatles.
Before Simon’s talk explaining God’s love through the parable of the prodigal son, we hear one of the many testimony’s this morning of how God had met with us in a personal way in the last week.
At this evening Christmas Eve eve service Simon explains the significance of the three gifts the Magi brought the baby Jesus.
Simon’s short talk during our evening Carol Service explaining the hundreds of messages we get on our phones and ignore but will open the message of good news that God sends us?
Julian Barnard shares an advent message on betrothal. He considers Joseph's reaction and response to Mary’s life changing news. God meets us through our brokenness and gives hope for the future.
This week our guest speakers Nigel & Jo Hemming from Winchester Vineyard Church start the advent season by explaining how God uses ordinary people like Mary to do extraordinarily things to enable his purpose.
Simon explains why thanksgiving is an essential part of our lives as Christians as we orientate our life in a continuing way towards him.
Joel explains why there are more songs of Lament than there are of praise in the Psalms and that Lament isn’t just about complaining it’s a structured way of telling God how we feel.
Chris explains why trust is mentioned so many times in the Psalms and how by trusting in God in our daily lives is so important.
Simon kicks off the new series where we will be looking at how the Psalms help us deepen our connection with God in prayer. They help us grow in expressing every range of human emotion and situation.
Simon explains how we should live life as if Jesus is in charge. Before that Pauline tells us about her feelings of peace and happiness through her amazing encounter with the Holy Spirit at a prayer meeting in Herne Bay last week.
Firstly, Baiba from Friends International talks about their work among students in the Canterbury area and Julian unpacks the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus.
Keely looks back to celebrate all that God has done this year in the life of Riverside and Simon looks ahead to what we believe God has for us in the coming year.
Fantastic to celebrate with Tom, Mark and Jo today as they are baptised. Before Simons short explanation of baptism we hear their great testimonies of how Jesus changed their lives.
Continuing on from lasts weeks ‘Eyes Being Opened’ talk, Simon explains how the giving of sight to the man in this story is a sign that Jesus can open both physical eyes and spiritual eyes.
Using the story of Jesus healing the blind man in the gospel of John chapter 9, Simon explains how heaven touched earth at that moment and how we should use kingdom opportunities.
Simon explains the ‘perfect storm’ that was brewing around Jesus when he started his ministry.
Simon’s short sermon introducing the new series ‘Simply Jesus’ where we look at the person and centrality of Jesus and look at the basics of what it’s like to follow him.
Simon concludes this series by looking at how by modifying the habits and rhythms in our lives it might help us grow as individuals.
Simon continues the series looking at the benefits of emotionally healthy spirituality.
Simon begins our series looking at the importance of integrating spiritual growth and emotional health.
One of the most crucial lessons we can learn as a Christian is to handle suffering. Continuing in the series on 1Peter, Keely unpacks this based on chapter 5 verses 1-11.
Amy continues our series in 1Peter and explains how we should keep on rejoicing - not in spite of our afflictions but even because of them. This is not a little piece of advice about the power of positive thinking. This is a supernatural way to respond to suffering.
Chris continues our series in the book of 1Peter and talks about how living for Jesus is challenging as we want to belong – we want to be accepted.
Julian Barnard considers a Biblical approach to compassion in a tough world. Jesus is our example and our challenge is to follow Him in obedience.
Simon explains how in 1 Peter 3:1-7 Married women and men receive instructions about how to live in relationship with their spouses in ways that reflect certain first-century values yet are motivated by an understanding of who people are before God.
Simon explains how Peter encourages us, so whatever our situation or circumstance, we are journeying on to something greater.
An exciting milestone in the life of our church today as we are adopted into the Vineyard movement and become Riverside Vineyard Church.
Chris explains that to be holy people, we must be focused on Christ, obedient in all of life, and growing in our knowledge of God's word.
Before the baptisms this Sunday, Simon explains how it started in the Bible and the reason we baptise people. Photos have been added to our baptism album here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1640374736018249.1073741843.789437417778656&type=1&l=a849e95bfa
Christians are strange people in a strange world! In this opening talk of this new series based on the book 1Peter Simon explains how Peter was writing to the pilgrims, or the strangers, those who are temporary residents on this earth.
This week Kevin Crook, who works with churches, volunteer's and supporters across the UK for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) talks about their work.
Simon follows in the footsteps of Jesus’ followers as they travel on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus and get talking to someone who gives them the biggest surprise of all!
Simon helps us prepare for Easter Sunday by looking at Jesus’ dynamic entrance into Jerusalem.
"Come, Holy Spirit" is a prayer Vineyard people have been praying for decades – and it's also a prayer that has been prayed throughout church history. This week Simon explains how the Holy Spirit is just as active today as he was in New Testament times.
The phrase that John Wimber was known to say often was ‘everyone gets to play.’ His goal was to create opportunities for normal people to do extraordinary things. Chris explains this week how we at Riverside can live this out.
This Sunday Simon explained why worship is our highest priority and how we create a culture of expectant, intimate encounter. Just before that Kirsteen tells us an inspiring story based on the stewardship 40acts challenge during Lent. See 40acts.org.uk for more information.
Simon starts the new Vineyard Values series by explaining what Vineyard is and we hear its founder John Wimber's story.
Simon and Keely look back to celebrate all that God has done in 2017 and look ahead to what God has for us this year.
Detoxing continues at Riverside as Chris looks at relationships. What habits do we need to change. We look at one of the hardest words to say and how we might want to handle our social media footprint better.
Simon continues the Detox series by explaining why it’s time for a "belief garage" clear out.
Simon continues our Detox series by looking at how to take an active stance with your thoughts.
Around 40% of what we do is an automatic habit. Simon begins our Detox series, looking at how to make good choice to put ourselves back in the driving seat.
At our Christmas Day service Simon finishes the series with a short sermon explaining how we can follow Jesus’ demonstration of the way we’re supposed to live.
At the evening Carol Service Keely talks about the miracle of the manger and what significance it has for all of us in our lives.
The Christmas story is just full of miracles. After 400 years of silence God's plan to save mankind goes into overdrive. The plan is bold and beyond true comprehension and its impact is still being seen today in changed lives.
Simon explains how God wants to come and meet us where we're at and this story gives us a window into God's heart.
Following a presentation from CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Simon concludes the series on James looking at how patience and prayer deepen our trust in God.
Chris explains how every area of our lives is impacted when we meet Jesus if nothing changes then we have not really met him.
Kim gives us a flavour of what goes on at Riverside during the week and Gaby tells us about the joy that the boxes from Operation Christmas Child brings to the people that receive them. Julian Barnard considers the Power of Words. What God says, what others say and what we say. He encourages us to not only use God’s word positively but to develop our relationship with Jesus, the word of God.
Joel continues explaining from the book of James the connection between faith and deeds.
Simon concludes the series by looking at how we partner with the work of the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives.
Simon explains how the water baptism and Holy Spirit come together as we baptise Phil & Lynn.
Simon completes his talk on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and explains how we can grow the gifts.
Simon begins a two part talk on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Keely and Chris speak and pray about the tragic loss of Richard Newman.
Who is the Holy Spirit and how do we get to be filled with? Jesus thought that being baptised or filled with the Holy Spirit was worth waiting for. The disciples met and prayed come Holy Spirit and the rest is history!
In this all age service Simon looks at some of the different metaphors the Bible uses to describe the Holy Spirit.
A small book with a seemingly small story about ordinary people facing life's tragedies and overcoming. The three main characters show their character amidst the challenges they face.
Guest speaker Joel tells us about the story of Queen Esther and shows how bravery saved an entire nation! God can use anyone to fulfil His purpose and to change the world.
God had a plan for Jonah but Jonah also had a plan for Jonah. God has plans for us too but who's is best?
Julian Barnard concludes our ‘One Another’ series encouraging us to show hospitality. He considers some biblical examples and principles we can apply in our lives. We are encouraged to pour out the little we have and allow God to multiply it.
Paula Martin tell us about her last ten years serving in Pakistan and Keely looks at the life of Jesus to see a model of how we should serve one another in love.
Simon explores Paul’s encouragement for the church to become a growing, learning community.
Encouragement takes many forms from a simple smile to a challenge to be the person God made you to be, but not everyone can receive it why?
In the first talk of the ‘One Another’ series Keely explains about the different types of love mentioned in the Bible and most importantly God’s agape love for us.
Our guest speaker Sam Miller concludes the Walk Wisely series by explaining how by anchoring our trust in God we have a hope based in what God alone could do.
In order for us to be able to speak the truth, we need to know the truth. How much truth is there within the Bible?
Simon describes how badly managed anger is a heart “hardener” while cultivating compassion is a heart “softener”.
Simon explains how all of us face temptations everyday and how the Bible helps us to know the right decision and face temptation.
At Chris' last sermon as pastor he explains how walking wisely means to continually work our salvation with fear and trembling because God is at work in us. Know your calling and your destiny! The song used by Chris 'You raise me up' removed from podcast due to copyright.
Before the baptism this Sunday Simon explains the reasons we baptise people with the help of a great visual aid for the children. This is followed by Rachel’s testimony and baptism.
Chris explains the key players and how they took part in the events. Jesus knowing what is to come issues a challenge to all who would follow him.
Simon presses pause on Proverbs and begins a mini-series of the journey to the cross leading up to Easter.
Our guest preacher today was Eric Delve and in a non-series sermon he explains why looking forward is so important to christian living.
In part four of the Walking Wisely series Joel explains why developing discipline in our lives is so important.
Chris talks about how the book of Proverbs gives us an insight into how life works, especially doing good to others.
Tariq introduces our Walk Wisely by showing how Proverbs is not another self-help book, but a “with God’s help” book
Our guest speaker today was Glyn Norman the Lead Pastor from the Central Christian Church in San Jose, CA. He explains about how living the Christian life and having time to listen to people and tell them about the greatest story ever told will bring great blessings.
Simon concludes the Come & See series looking at Jesus’ invitation to walk personally with Him.
Simon looks at how God’s story and our story come together through the culture of invitation.
We all struggle with the word “No”. Simon looks at why No is an okay answer as we grow in becoming more invitational.
Simon introduces the Come And See series looking at how we can grow into an invitational people and an invitational church.
At the start of 2017 Simon looks at how growing in thankfulness is essential for our wellbeing
Joel explains the role of the Magi in the Christmas story and challenges us to be a greater witness for Christ.
God meets us right where we are and invites us into His story. He then sends us out to spread the word about Jesus.
Mary's calling was to carry the light and the hope of the world through the birth of Jesus. We as God's children also are called to be light and to bring hope to the world.
The youth team share the news of their recent trip and challenge us about giving, praying, applying what you've learnt and visiting this important cause in Romania.
Simon looks at how we can grow in compassion by making active choices and overcoming “compassion blockers”.
Graham Bough from Canterbury Food Bank explains its work and Samuel Grabiec explains with the help of the children how giving becomes a blessing to others.
Simon looks at the many opportunities that being generous with our finances can give to us.
We worship a God of generosity and we are called to reflect Him through our lives and through our finances
In part five of the signs of life series Tariq explains how we can better understand the Bible.
In part four of the signs of life series Tariq explains that scripture is to encourage Christians to believe that the Bible has power to change individuals and to change nations.
In this week’s sermon our guest speaker Gavin Calver (Director for Mission at the Evangelical Alliance) reads from Acts ch5:v12-25 and talks about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
In part two of the Signs Of Life series Chris explains that finding the right rhythm of prayer takes time and intentionality but prayer is not about rules it is about relationship. Keeping guilty feelings from stopping us praying means we have to regularly include confession in our prayer life. The psalms have some deep prayers of confession and repentance – psalm 51 is one the most well-known.
Simon introduces our new series Signs of Life and looks at giving our prayer life a “makeover”.
In part six of the Encountering Jesus series, Simon talks about the example Jesus set of serving others by washing their feet. Before that Sam tells of how by listening to God and then a chance encounter with a stranger brought about a fantastic change in the life of that stranger.
In part Five of the Encountering Jesus series Chris explains the death and miraculous resurrection of Lazarus.
In part Four of the Encountering Jesus series Tariq explains that Healing of longstanding emotional or physical problems means answering Jesus’ question “do you want to be healed”.
In part three of the Encountering Jesus series Tariq reminds us that story of the Bible is God’s story being worked out through millions of encounters with men and women and their stories as part of God’s purposes.
Chris continues our series “Encountering Jesus” with the story of the man born blind from John’s gospel and explains how to meet Jesus is to meet love that changes everything.
Simon introduces our series “Encountering Jesus” with the story of the woman at the well from John’s gospel. He looks at how vulnerability is the key to our growth in Jesus.
In this final part of the series on Ephesians, Simon looks at how we stand firm and counter the enemy’s strategies.
From Ephesians 6:10-13 Simon looks at how our enemy, the devil, uses different devices to try to undermine our identity and authority in Christ.
The annual Churches Together In Whitstable outdoor service at Westmeads recreation ground. The special time when almost all the churches of Whitstable gather together to pray and worship God.
In part 11 of the Unified series from Ephesians 5:21-6:10 Chris explains the call for Christians to live as humble servants who love and respect each other. Status and position should not be used to lord it over others. Christ came to serve not to be served.
The service held at the end of a very successful public open day with many special invited guests from T.E.C.’s past, Riverside’s present and associated partner organisations.
Chris continues with the Unified series looking at Ephesians 5:8-20 explaining that we are to live worthy of our calling – Paul says we are to be the light of Jesus Christ to the world. A people who forgive, who are Holy Spirit filled and worshippers.
Simon continues with the Unified series looking at Ephesians 4:25-5:7 comparing the Kingdom of Self with the Kingdom of God.
Simon continues with the Unified series, looking at Ephesians 4:17-24 and how our heart attitude shapes the rest of our lives.
In part seven of the Unified series Tariq talks about encouraging Christians and the church to strive for maturity, to know what it looks like and how with God’s help we may become more mature.
In part six of the Unified series Keely talks from Ephesians chapter 3:14-21 about God's incredible love for us and how we can know it in a deeper way.
Simon celebrates the journey to the new Riverside building and encourages us to continue to follow Christ, His Cause and His Church. Followed by a fantastic explanation from Toby from ‘Driftwood Shack’ about the new creation he made for us of the cross from driftwood.
In part five of our Unified series Chris looks at Ephesians 3: 1-13 and talks about the church which was God’s plan from the beginning. The church reveals God’s manifold wisdom and is the hope of the world. It is called to administers God’s grace to all who will receive it.
In part four of the Unified series Tariq looks at Ephesians 2:11-22 and explains how the church must be a demonstration of God’s love for all whatever their cultural, gender or social status.
In part three of our Unified series Chris looks at Ephesians 2:1-10 and talks about God’s grace and mercy to us.
In part two of our Unified series Simon looks at Ephesians 1:13:-23 and Paul’s prayer for us to fully know who we are in Jesus.
Tariq starts the 'Unified' sermon series and talks about God at work in our history, our present and our future based on Ephesians 1:1-12
Speaker: Simon Bateson On this Easter Sunday Simon explores the reconciliation peace that comes through the cross and the resurrection power demonstrated by the empty tomb.
Speaker: Tarig Hussain, Good For Everyone series, Part 9 Exploring what doesn't change when the world around us changes
Speaker: Chris Izzard, Good For Everyone series, part 8 Jesus calls us to do good by fighting against evil and injustice with goodness, kindness and love.
Speaker: Simon Bateson. Good for Everyone series part 7. Simon looks at how goodness over time will always produce results.
Speaker: Simon Bateson, Good For Everyone Part 6 Keely shares the vision for the cafe at the new campus followed by 'Space for God' from Simon. God is passionate about creating space in your home, home life and work for people to connect with him.
Speaker: Chris Izzard, Good For Everyone Part 5 Jesus calls us to be his presence here on earth. He equips the whole church with gifts that enable us to be more than good enough. Those gifts are the way we become mature, United, loving and Christ like. Ephesians 4 reveals the 5 gifts that Christ gives the church.
Speaker: Simon Bateson, Good For Everyone Part 4 As we follow Jesus, His goodness changes us. God calls us to become channels of His goodness into our communities.
Speaker: Tariq Hussain, Good For Everyone Part 3 The theme of the sermon is How big is our Gospel. Do we believe that the Gospel can change communities, cities and even nations.
Speaker: Chris Izzard. Good for Everyone part 2 The old testament God is seen by some as a blood thirst vengeful God. A closer look reveals a God who shows kindness and love to those who believe in him. His goodness is inherent in his nature and that nature is imparted to us who also believe in him through Jesus his son. God is good and Riverside church seeks to be a people who are good for everyone.