Riverside Church, Birmingham, Uk

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Generational Story BY: Sarah Auger DATE: Sunday 29 October 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 10, verses 13-16 EXCERPT: Jean Twenge, says the following, ‘The breakneck speed of cultural change means that growing up today is a completely different experience from growing up in the 1950s or the 1980s—or even the 2000s.’ One of the striking things about Jesus was the way he treated all generations – his kingdom is an intergenerational kingdom, where young and old learn from – and lead – one another. What would it look like for us to truly understand and live this out today? Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will fee

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: An Awesome Story BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 22 October 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 9, verses 2 to 13 EXCERPT: Have you ever had a ‘wow’ moment? When something truly awe-inspiring almost takes your breath away? Mark’s account of Jesus reveals that through Jesus we can come into the presence of God without fear or shame. Wow! Jesus is all we need to focus on and worship is a wonderful way of coming into the presence of Jesus away from the distractions of the world around us. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming a

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Story A New Identity BY: Judy Moore DATE: Sunday 15 October 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 8, verses 31 to 38 EXCERPT: When you meet someone for the first time, how do you describe yourself? What defines you? By going to the cross Jesus lost his identity, so we can have a new identity. When we understand how much Jesus loves us by being willing to die for us, we can find new freedom- our old approach to identity (money, power, relationships, achievements etc) is gone as we find a new identity as a child of God. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly serv

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Story That Equips BY: Nathanael Ballew DATE: Sunday 8 October 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 6, verses 7 to 13 & verses 30 to 42. EXCERPT: There is a brilliant YouTube video of a little girl trying to hula-hoop. She thinks she’s doing well, but in reality her Dad is stood behind her, holding the hoop! Jesus doesn’t just call us to follow him, he calls us to step out in faith as partners in his mission. We are given his authority to do his work on earth. And as we do so, we discover him right there with us equipping us to join in what he is doing. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Story You Can Trust BY: Judy Moore DATE: Sunday 1 October 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 5, verses 21-43 EXCERPT: In October last year, a survey was conducted by Ipsos about the levels of trust in the UK. The results were sobering – only 12% of British citizens say that they trust politicians. This is the lowest percentage it has ever been. And, compared to other countries, Britain is now ranked 17th (out of 19 countries in the survey) in terms of how little we trust our government. At such a time of low trust, the accounts of Jesus come like a breath of fresh air. Jesus is trustworthy, even when things don’t happen as we expect. If we trust in Jesus he may ask for more than we had originally planned to give, but he can give to us infinitely more than we dared ask or imagine. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his follower

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Story That Break The Rules BY: Sarah Auger DATE: Sunday 24 September 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 2, verses 18 to Chater 3, verse 6. Mark – Chapter 7 (all). EXCERPT: Most classic stories have a good and a bad main character. But what if the line between good and bad isn’t as clear cut as you realise. Jesus showed a new way to know God that was not based on doing good things or following a set of rules, but was instead about relationship and loving God with your whole heart. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming a

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Story Of Second Chances BY: Judy Moore DATE: Sunday 17 September 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 2, verses 1-17 EXCERPT: Have you ever been in a situation when you really messed something up? Said something you regretted; did something that you wish you could undo? In those kind of situations, most of us would do anything to have a second chance. What if life is like that? Jesus came to bring us something we might not even realise we need, forgiveness, a second chance. A way back to a relationship with the God who made us and loves us. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you w

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: A Story Of Relationship BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 10 September 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 1, verses 9-28 EXCERPT: Relationships are so important, aren’t they? Friendships; colleagues; communities; families; partners. They give such joy and such pain. But why? Maybe it’s because at the heart of the story of our lives is a relationship that most of us don’t think about – God’s relationship. Why is the relationship between Father, Son and Holy Spirit so important? Why is it such a key part of the story of Jesus, and of our lives? We’ll discover the authority that relationship gives Jesus, as we discover he wasn’t just another good teacher. And this, changes everything. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds an

TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: An Epic Story BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 3 September 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 1, verses 1-8 EXCERPT: K. Chesterton once said , ‘I had always felt life first as a story: and if there is a story, there is a storyteller.’ In this introduction to the series, we are introduced to the ultimate story of history – the story with Jesus at its heart. Jesus was the rescuer promised for thousands of years, as described in the Old Testament. It is a story of God’s great rescue plan. It began in Gen 3:15, and continues to this day, as we discover our part in the greatest story ever. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you

TEACHING SERIES: Lifehacks SERMON TITLE: How To Have A Future That’s Bright BY: Nathanael Ballew DATE: Sunday 27th August 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs: # Chapter 11, verses 14 # Chapter 14, verse 22 # Chapter 16, verse 1-3 # Chapter 19, verse 21 EXCERPT: When facing decisions, we all want to know what is the best choice to make. How do we know? Where do we go for guidance for the future? Join us to explore some principles of what wise guidance for the future looks like, and how to avoid some pitfalls that will really hurt. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcomi

TEACHING SERIES: Lifehacks SERMON TITLE: How To Use Words For Good BY: Ado Muronzi DATE: Sunday 20th August 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs: # Chapter 3, verses 9-10 # Chapter 8, verse 18-19 # Chapter 10, verse 2-4 # Chapter 30, verse 8 EXCERPT: Is there a way to use our money and resources in a way that honours God and makes us partners with Him in the work that He is doing in the church and around the world? Instead of trying to gain the world, could we be the ones that add colour and flavour? How can we truly be the salt in the earth and a bright light on a hill for all to see. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that y

TEACHING SERIES: Lifehacks SERMON TITLE: How To Disagree Well BY: Sarah Auger DATE: Sunday 13 August 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs: # Chapter 6, verses 19 # Chapter 10, verse 12 # Chapter 16, verse 28 # Chapter 26, verse 17 EXCERPT: Disagreement and conflict is a normal part of life. In fact, friction and conflict can be good as ideas are challenged and refined. But how do we do this well? Author Patrick Lencioni once said, ‘Seek to bring light not heat to the conversation.’ Join us to explore how we can disagree well. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming

TEACHING SERIES: Lifehacks SERMON TITLE: How To Use Words For Good BY: Judy Moore DATE: Sunday 6th August 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs: # Chapter 11, verses 12-13 # Chapter 12, verse 18 # Chapter 13, verse 3 # Chapter 17, verse 27-28 EXCERPT: We’ve all done it – said things that we really, really regret. How can we discover some lasting wisdom to help us use words well, so that we build others up more than we tear them down? Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming and relevant to your life. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, you're so welcome in this co

TEACHING SERIES: Lifehacks SERMON TITLE: How To Listen In A World Of Noise BY: Mel Lynch DATE: Sunday 30th July 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs: # Chapter 12, verses 1 # Chapter 12, verse 15 # Chapter 13, verse 13-14 # Chapter 15, verse 31-32 EXCERPT: The old saying goes, ‘you have two ears and one mouth for a reason!’ In our distracted world, everyone has an opinion and wants others to know about it. But maybe true wisdom listens more than it speaks. What would it look like to be known as a good listener? Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming and relevant to

TEACHING SERIES: Lifehacks SERMON TITLE: How to be a Friend That Brings Life BY: John Goodliff DATE: Sunday 23th July 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs: # Chapter 3, verses 27-31 # Chapter 17, verse 9 # Chapter 17, verse 17 # Chapter 18, verse 24 EXCERPT: “A diminishing circle of friends is the first terrible diagnostic of a life in deep trouble.” (David Whyte) In an age of isolation and online connection, true friendship can be tricky. And yet, perhaps we need friendship more than ever. In Proverbs we catch a glimpse of the perils of unwise friendship, and the huge befits of friends who bring life. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home amon

TEACHING SERIES: This Little Light of Mine SERMON TITLE: Desperate Times BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 16th July 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Revelation | Chapter 3 | Verses 14-22 EXCERPT: The last few years have shown that we can’t presume that our standards of living will always keep in increasing. But should that really be our goal anyway? For the ancient followers of Jesus, they had mistaken material comfort and wealth as being the central thing in life. And John reminds them that true riches come not from physical wealth but from following Jesus. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, even

TEACHING SERIES: This Little Light of Mine SERMON TITLE: The Open Door BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 9th July 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Revelation | Chapter 3 | Verses 7-13 EXCERPT: We live in a world in which success is the goal, regardless of the cost. For followers of Jesus, sometimes our lack of success can be disheartening. And it can be easy to forget that Jesus values faithfulness over success. For these ancient readers, John reminds them that even though they feel weak, he has placed before them an open door. And they just simply need to faithful in following Christ. Because, at the end of the day, faithfulness is success. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We h

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TEACHING SERIES: This Little Light of Mine SERMON TITLE: Going Old BY: Judy Moore & Michelle Rawlins DATE: Sunday 25th June 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Revelation | Chapter 2 | Verses 18-29 EXCERPT: G.K. Chesterton once said, ’Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who merely happen to be walking about.’ What he means is that many of us change our beliefs and values throughout our lives. And, future generations will also look at many of the values our society hold dear with similar incredulity. And so, how do we know we are right? Let’s not be so quick to dismiss the wisdom from the many generations who have lived before us. Perhaps the best way to navigate the future is by going old-school and embracing again the teaching and wisdom from years gone by. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is true of us online. We are on

TEACHING SERIES: This Little Light of Mine SERMON TITLE: Setting On The Fence BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 18th June 2023 ‘BIBLE PASSAGES: Revelation | Chapter 2 | Verses 12-17 EXCERPT: Have you ever tried to sit on a fence? It can get uncomfortable pretty quickly! The word ‘compromise’ comes from the idea of making a mutual promise and commitment – two different views, coming together. There are so many times when such a thing is necessary and good. And yet, sometimes, compromise means settling for things that aren’t good, like trying to sit on a fence. For these ancient followers of Jesus, it seems that they were compromising in a really unhealthy way. They were trying to live in two camps – following Jesus, whilst tolerating evil at the same time. And John reminds them that sitting on the fence is neither comfortable, or a good thing in the long-run. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to