The River: Recent Episodes
The River
We are a church family - sons and daughters of a Father who places high value on our lives. We love the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We believe the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit loves all of humanity and that He came for us all. We love His grace, we love relationship with Him and we love the adventure and journey of life with Him leading us through.We are passionate about God's kingdom extending through His manifest presence.
Our visiting speaker David West gives us an entertaining and helpful biblical view of angels.
Pete Bardwell describes how the world view of sex and sexuality has influenced Christians.
John is known to us through Kingdom Legacy. He brought a timely word around the importance of prophecy.
Peter G brings a timely word on 1 Corinthians 13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Pete Bardwell further explores our identity in Christ and looks at how we can live in the truth ...
Debbie Hansen invites us to explore what MORE of God looks like and how that mindset can positively affect us
Steve Hanson poses the question; "Do people see Jesus when they look at you?" From his own personal experiences, Steve will make you ponder this question ....
Ruth encourages us to exercise freedom and empower the culture of creativity and inventiveness around us
Pete Bardwell announces our new website and talks about how we can live in a personal revival.
Jackie B rounds up our series on Ephesians with some big questions on how we view ourselves in God.
Peter continues our series on Ephesians with Ephesians 6:10 the armour of God - the helmet of salvation
Pete goes off piste (but based on Ephesians 4:11/12) to talk about our role in an Apostolic environment.
Pete Bardwell is showing us how, by using Ephesians 3 we can navigate through the storms of life.
Ruth brought a family message to demonstrate that we are fellow citizens and part of God's household.
Mark is an evangelist. We had a great time with him this weekend. Check out his website: savedandsent.co.uk
'Mezamorphosis - Part Two - Talk by Pete Bardwell #9 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 19.09.2021
'Temptation' - Talk by Martin Merrell #8 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 08.08.2021
'Open Up the Gates - Psalm 24' - Talk by Sarah Petherick #7 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 25.07.2021
Talk by guest speaker Andrew Cannon
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 11.07.2021
'Metamorphosis - Part 1' - Talk by Pete Bardwell #6 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 27.06.2021
'Rebuilding the Walls (Nehemiah)' - Talk by Mark Golledge #5 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 13.06.2021
'Living Stones' - Talk by Peter G #4 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 23.05.2021
'Foundations - Part 2' - Talk by Ruth Leverett #3 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 16.05.2021
'Foundations - Part 1' - Talk by Martyn Baker #2 from our series 'From the Ground Up' -
Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 02.05.2021
'Just Imagine - Vision is Key' - Talk by Pete Bardwell #1 from our series 'From the Ground Up' - Given during the Oasis Church Live Stream on 18.04.2021
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #12.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 14th March 2021.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #11.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 28th February 2021.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #10.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 14th February 2021.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #9. Recorded during our online broadcast on 31st January 2021.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #8.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 17th January 2021.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #7.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 3rd January 2021.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #6.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 6th December 2020.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #5.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 8th November 2020.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #4.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 1st November 2020.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #3.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 18th October 2020.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #2.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 11th October 2020.
From our series - Postcards from Italy. Episode #1.
Recorded during our online broadcast on 4th October 2020.
We apologise for the lower than usual audio quality on this recording - we had an issue with the normal equipment!
Sorry for the lower-than-normal audio quality of this file - the recorder stopped working and this was recorded on a mobile phone.
Dave Loveland takes us on a journey from love, to God's glory, to unity, to bearing fruit, through the lens of what happened at the cross.
Pete Bardwell encourages to consider what family life could look like at Oasis, and introduces 'The Big Conversation' - a series of mid-week meetings to explore our next season of community life.
Dave Loveland talks about the enormity of God and how we are able to have faith and trust in Him for all things.When Dave mentions a YouTube video, he is referring to this clip: https://youtu.be/GoW8Tf7hTGA?t=42
Peter shares astonishing stories of faith and unity and God's goodness, to encourage us to have faith for the things he has called us to.
Martin Merrell leads us into 2019 by exploring the themes God has given us for this year - Love, Power and a Sound Mind.
Dave Loveland looks at biblical equality, exploring God's design for men and women right from creation.
Please note - this was recorded from a portable recorder as we were operating with a reduced PA system. Please bear with the audio quality!
As part of our culture series. Neil Bullivant speaks about our shared value of generosity.
Peter Godward speaks on life in the Spirit and exhorts us to hunger for him and partner with him.
Pete Bardwell introduces our baptism afternoon, where 9 of our young people were baptised.
Dave Loveland explores key strengths in leadership by examining the life and leadership of Moses.
Jen Golledge speaks on the supernatural and how it is part of the lifestyle of a believer.
God loves the world, and so should we. We're sent into the world to be agents of love. It starts with us dreaming with what it looks like to love the world.
Phil Harverson explores the model of society from the Old Testament and exhorts us to consider how we can have an impact in the seven mountains of cultural influence. Part 2 of 2.
The video that Phil mentions about starting schools in warzones can be...
Phil Harverson explores the model of society from the Old Testament and exhorts us to consider how we can have an impact in the seven mountains of cultural influence. Part 1 of 2.
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Marsha helps us understand that authority and power is rooted in love, and that we all have authority in Christ.
Martin Merrell exhorts us to establish a firm belief that God is Good in our lives, as a foundation to an intimate and fruitful prayer life.
Dave Loveland explores the gifts listed in Ephesians 4 (Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Pastors, Evangelists). Looking at their relevance and role in today’s church.
Jen and Mark Golledge take a look at what the world and what the bible have to say about busyness. Reminding us we are empowered to make choices around our time and live intentionally.
Jen Golledge speaks on the importance of living daily life with the Holy Spirit, to help you live as your true self, with the ability to choose truth over the lies that tie us up in knots.
In this excellent and inspiring talk, guest speaker Mark Churchward, (from Southend Christian Fellowship), encourages us to position ourselves to receive more of the love of God.
Pete Bardwell shares about the transforming power of life by the Holy Spirit. Starting by looking at Saul's conversion in Acts 9 and ending with an invitation for us to invite Holy Spirit into our lives.
Ruth Leverett continued the two part mini series on Emotional Maturity, as part of our wider Culture Series. Ruth explores how we can be victorious with our emotions, by understanding where they come from, what they are, why we have them, and not being...
Jules continues our culture series with part one of two parts on Emotional Maturity. She looks at what it is, why it's important, and 3 qualities of emotional maturity - self awareness, self control and healthy relationships.
Pete Bardwell continues our culture series looking at how we relate and care for one another in the church family.
Peter Godward explores the theme of worship as part of our culture series, in particular looking at how worship leads to faith which leads to miracles.
Dave Loveland explores why we worship, ways to worship and how to overcome ourselves to worship.
Marsha looks at how and why it's important that we know how to love ourselves and that we put it into practice.
Pete Bardwell exhorts us to pursue more of God this year, and reminds us of our priorities for this year.
Guest speakers Rob and Lissie Purnell from New Life Church, Wickford, share their thoughts for Oasis Church in this season. Looking at Joy and Kingdom Living.
Pete Bardwell speaks on righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit from Romans 14:17.
As part of our continued vision series, Dave Loveland unpacks the first two of our four core beliefs:
God is Good all the Time The Finished Works of the Cross Everyone is Significant Everything is Possible
Jules Loveland explores how God has released us, with our individual gifts, call and anointing to extend His kingdom across the earth.
Pete continues with our current series and unpacks two of our goals as a church: Relationship and Restoration.
Mark looks at recent transitions and how that affects the church family, by exploring: 1. Who are the family? 2. What are the characteristics of the family? What's important for the family? 3. What's the journey we are on as a family? 4. How are we...
This is the end of a mission weekend led by Karen Wellspring from Eastgate School of Supernatural Life. Karen invites us to take the lid off our box as a church and individuals and to discover who we are from God's perspective.
Marsha looks at what the bible says about transitions, particularly focusing on Abraham and the children of Israel and what we can learn from their experiences.
Neil looks at how Scripture applies to us as a corporate body and how we are designed to work together, not individually.
Paula talks about who we are corporately and how our identity as a corporate identity is a: body of Christ, bride of Christ, Temple of God, Holy Nation a royal priesthood.
Jen talks about what it means to be masters of our mind, to be filled with God's trust and how to change our mindset so we can experience freedom.
Pete and Jo talk about stepping out of our comfort zone and what it means to be living with faith and expectation for healing.
Our young people (Wildfire) communicate the importance of knowing and believing in who you are, not comparing yourselves to others and soaring in who God has made you to be
Is it possible for Christians to reign in every area of life? The Apostle Paul thinks so. Listen to this talk based on Romans 5: 17 and learn the two keys to reigning in life.
Jules speaks on how to discern your season and why it's beneficial to understand in your journey with God
Andy finishes their weekend with us by encouraging us and giving us a fresh perspective of Apostolic Ministry.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and cast out demons - Andy and Theresa share why this message is as relevant today as it's always been.
Jen and Sarah talk about compassion and love.
The video clip mentioned is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIS7_DwnIl0
(Apologies for the less than perfect audio quality - this was recorded on a portable recorder!)
Chris and Rachel Spring share with the church some personal news. Pete Bardwell responds to this and encourages the church to look to Jesus for leading and provision.
Marsha spoke on Jesus' gift of Peace to us and explored how we can live in real peace in all circumstances.
Jamie Lee talks about how to mind the gap between our current experience and the prophetic promises.
Pete talks about how the most significant event that will ever happen in your life took place 2000 years ago and must remain your most amazing news headline in order that you stand during the storms of life
"Culture is established by the person with the most influence, not necessarily the loudest voice”. Pete gets the church discussing how Jesus used his influence to establish culture.
Alan and Diane share about faith and forgiveness.
NB: Apologies for slightly worse than average recording quality - this was recorded on a mobile phone due to an issue with our recording equipment! Special thanks to Jo G.
Rachel reflects on the significance of our children and therefore children's work. Pete challenges us to serve from a place of devotion to one another and Jesus.
Neil concludes his three part talk on community by talking about us being a community who know where we are going and grasp the eternal perspective.
Neil Lawrence talks about how it is only when we understand the love of Christ for us that we can begin to love one another.
Acts 3 tells us the story of a man who encounters the healing power of God by a gate called "beautiful". Pete encourages us to take a fresh look at this story and to reflect on the part we can play in leading people to Jesus - the true gateway to the...
Jo Fletcher talks about spiritual hunger, and being spiritually hungry - what that means, what it might feel like and why it's important to be hungry (and not hangry!).
Dave Loveland considers how we maintain connection with God and those around us; he looks specifically at ways to cope with disappointment, and methods to avoid projection disrupting our unity with each other.
Pete talks about how identity Crisis, relational breakdowns, loneliness, selfishness, depression, oppression, sickness, idolatry, fear, predictability and religion are dismantled as we experience Holy Spirit - the kiss of our Father God.
We are all familiar with the fruit of the spirit, but what are they for? Neil explores ways we can use these fruit to engage with our communities and impact them for the Gospel.
Pete talks from Luke 7:36-48 about how the degree to which we respond to Jesus with love is directly proportionate to the revelation we have of how much we have been forgiven.
Pete talks about friends: how we define each other; eradicate fear; forgive each other; and initiate adventure... And Jesus does it best!
Dave reminds us of who we are, what Christ has done for us and our identity. In the light of this, Dave talks about how we listen to God and what voices influence our thinking.
Pete talks about our need for mature relational apostolic input, corporate presence centred devotional life and what it means to have prophetic vision.
Through looking at James 3:1-12, Peter talks about the power of the tongue, both positively and negatively.
Sarah and Simon talk about how God has reached out with love and grace to people from the beginning of time.
Pete talks about what it is to live with vision. He defines vision as: seeing things that somebody else may not, believing things that somebody else may not, and being courageous enough to be able to do what others say may not be able to be done.
Neil Bullivant talks about Faith, Hope and Great Expectations, and what it is to live from an expectant place of overflow.
Neil Bullivant introduces Mark Golledge who talks about the process Oasis is embarking on to discover God's dreams, visions, hopes and expectations for Oasis and get excited as a church about what God has in store for us.
Pete talks about facets to realise God's love and affection for us, learned through his covenant with us.
Marsha shared a message that came out of a prophetic word from the Father, reminding us of the love He has for His family- the church, and a call for us to love being in his family, feeling secure and proactively loving one another.
Peter Godward talks about what it is to know who we are and our authority as children of God.
Pete Bardwell reminds us of covenant, both the detail of the old and the reality of the new enables us to view yesterday, today and tomorrow from a place of assurance and expectation.
Pete Bardwell uses this opportune time to take a moment to reflect on the source of our peace as one year draws to a close and a new year begins. Let Heaven's peace saturate our lives and the world around us.
Using the story of Abram, Sarai and Hagar, Pete shares how essential it is that we handle disappointment well as we trust God's promises and expect good things.
Adrian talks about Power and Authority, what they mean and the difference between the two.
Dave Loveland looks at the beginning of Romans 12 and considers the links between our holiness, a renewed mind and transformation.
Jules Loveland unpacks what a culture of honour is, why it's important and how to cultivate it in the context of God's bigger plans.
Adrian Clark continues to talk about humility and going to Jesus for everything we need.
Adrian Clark talks about humility being a place of authority and power, and our value being defined by what God paid for us at the cross.
Do you ever get so immersed in something that you lose sight of what you are trying to achieve? Pete explains from Ephesians 4:13 that Christ's intent for us is that we grow both in our relationship with him and in our awareness of ourselves as his...
Paul Tufnell shares the vision for community groups and we hear from Tanya van Heerden, Mervin and Mair Pike, Neil Bullivant. Pete shares an update about the Leadership team.
Paul Tufnell shares the vision behind Community Groups and we hear from Neil & Paula Lawrence, Jo Webb, Dave Loveland and Pat Seeley and Maddy Davies about their groups.
Pete challenges us to reconsider our motivation in the area of serving the body. Do we serve because we have to, or because we get to?
Dave Loveland looks at the first half of Romans Chapter 1, and talks about what Paul, the writer of Romans means by the gospel.
Martin Merrell talks about what being a Christian means and what God has done for us and how this is demonstrated through baptism.
Adrian talks about intimacy with God and how we need intimacy as the basis of our relationship with God rather than rules.
In this final message from Pete's 4 part series on Colossians, he explains that Christ's resurrection not only transforms our lives as individuals but also for us as a community of believers. God's intent for us is not that we live independently of...
Pete Bardwell, Paul Tufnell, Marsha Bullivant and Rachel Spring talk about our mid week groups and vision for the coming season.
Our friend Robert Hotchkin shares a powerful message about revival starting in each one of us.
Leo talks about Marriage and the goodness of God. Father God is for you and for your marriage. He is your champion and he has your back.
Pete Bardwell talks about how we respond when we find ourselves in uncomfortable financial circumstances and reminds us that our Father truly has our back.
Peter Godward talks about Hebrews 13 v 8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever", and how to believe and declare the truth when we might be facing difficult circumstances.
Using a prophetic picture, Marsha explains the significance of our relationship with Jesus as the host of a party that we are personally invited to, along with everybody else.
Martin Merrell shares a short message on Easter Sunday about the importance of the cross.
Rachel Spring shares from Song of Songs and leads us into an encounter with Father God.
Peter Godward speaks from the story of Lazarus on not allowing your past to affect your future, and letting go of disappointment, and not living with a mentality of 'if only...'
Andrew Williams speaks from his recent testimony about God giving us the land to take possession of it.
Pete Bardwell speaks to our whole family about having believing hearts from the story of the road to Emmaus.
Phil Harverson speaks to Oasis Church about its significance and how we have all been sent.
Pete picks up on some themes following his preaching from 16th Nov ‘Revealing Glory’, based on Isaiah 40:1-5,and Katia Adam's from 30th Nov based on John 15.
Please note - there was a technical fault which means that the recording is unceremoniously...
Pete Bardwell speaks to us from Isaiah 40:1-5) about honouring one another in our relationships.
Pete Bardwell shares a short exhortation, as part of our family morning, to allow the love and power of God to work through us in extending the kingdom of God to those who need it most.
Guest speaker Rob Purnell from New Life Church in Wickford shares with Oasis Church about not having a religious mindset from John 9.
Adrian Clark speaks on honouring one another in the everyday, honouring one another when we encounter sin and honouring one another when we differ in doctrine.
Pete Bardwell speaks about honouring Holy Spirit by being the perfect conduit for Him doing what He wants to do. This is part 2 in 3 preaches on the Honouring the Holy Spirit.
The video mentioned (The official trailer for the film "Holy Ghost") can...
As part of our honour series, Adrian Clark speaks about honouring Holy Spirit. Part 1 of 3.
Pete Bardwell speaks from scripture and from personal testimony about how Oasis Church will become reformers to this city.
Neil Bullivant speaks about the importance of us reclaiming culture and being the ones to establish it in the places we live and work.
Pete continues to explain what the apostolic church looks like and how that impacts our direction at Oasis.
Pete explains what the apostolic church looks like and how that impacts our direction at Oasis.
Peter Godward follows on from Robert Hotchkin's word to us about moving from a Moses to a Joshua season.
Adrian Clark speaks on dreams coming to life - things that have been forgotten or lay dormant coming to fruition in the next season.
Pete Bardwell speaks about family, and raising the bar for the next generation at the dedication of Caleb Petherick.
The conclusion to Pete Bardwell's introduction on honour. Looking at the basis of the new covenant which Christ has established.
Pete Bardwell speaks about the love our Father has for us from the story of the adulterous woman.
Paul Tufnell speaks about us being a SAVI church (Significant, Accepted, Valued and Included) and the importance of encouragement.
Rachel Spring speaks about the different names our Father carries and who He is.The video mentioned in the beginning of the talk is titled "A Father's Love - the world's strongest dad" and can be found here:...
Jules Loveland speaks about the importance of not just hearing truth, but believing it and applying it. The truth isn't just for you, it's for those who don't yet know it!
Paul Tufnell speaks on the Orphan Heart - what it is, how it affects us, and what the truth is.
Pete Bardwell talks about defeating our cultural and spiritual Goliaths as part of the Freedom series.
Pete continues the Father theme by inviting us to think how we relate to Him. What bothers Him, bothers us. If one day He will wipe away every tear, then we want to wipe away as many now as we can.Paul Tufnell and Gail Butler shared their perspective on...
You cannot exaggerate the goodness of God! And you cannot overestimate how much He loves you!
Relating well requires skill and application. Rachel Spring presents some ideas for both as part of the Freedom series.
Dave Loveland speaks about the goodness of God, from the account of Jesus' conversation with the Samiratan woman at the well.
Adrian Clark talks about the calling of Oasis Chelmsford to be an Isaiah 61 church'.Part 6 in our Love, Freedom, Honour, Power series.
Pete Bardwell and Ruth Clark look at how we build each other up and how we prepare for church.
Pete Bardwell talks about the identity of the church.Part 5 in our Love, Freedom, Honour, Power series.
Pete Bardwell talks about our Father God, touching on his personal experiences through testing times.The talk is part of our Love Freedom Honour Power series about the core beliefs and values we hold at Oasis, Chelmsford.
Session 1 of Love Freedom, Honour, Powerby elder Pete Bardwell.Why Oasis? Why Me, and Why You?
Love, Freedom, Honour, Power are the four pillars in our new series about who we are as a church.Here elder Peter Bardwell gives an introduction to the series.This is an important set of teaching about our values and hopes, so don't miss out!.Love,...