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A collection of weekly sermons from River Church International, Zululand, South Africa. Visit us at www.riverchurchint.org.za/
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River Church - MessagesOct 17, 2021

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The Open Secret

The Open Secret

“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” James 3:16

Mar 24, 202430:37
Win the War in Your Mind

Win the War in Your Mind

'What consumes our minds, consumes our lives.'

Referring to Craig Groeschel's book, 'Winning the War in your Mind', Mark Lonsdale shares his journey on the battle that goes on in his mind and gives us some tools on how we can train our minds of these unhelpful 'ruts'.

3 STEPS TO HEALTHY THINKING:

1. Identify the lie

2. Remove the lie

3. Replace the lie with the truth

Mar 20, 202442:41
Identity Series - I am an Ambassador (Christ Commissions Me)

Identity Series - I am an Ambassador (Christ Commissions Me)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation ... We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 

2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Mar 10, 202431:32
Identity Series - I am a Citizen (He is my King)

Identity Series - I am a Citizen (He is my King)

Because I am a citizen of Heaven...

• The world is not my home

• I have unique protection and benefits

• I have an amazing King

Mar 03, 202434:01
Identity Series - I am a Saint (He is my Saviour)

Identity Series - I am a Saint (He is my Saviour)

Dave explains the process of justification, sanctification and glorification as we journey with Jesus from birth, through salvation and into our promotion of eternal life with Him.

Feb 25, 202434:18
Identity Series - I Am a Servant (He is my Master)

Identity Series - I Am a Servant (He is my Master)

1. I have access to His PLANS

2. I have access to His PROTECTION

3. I have access to His PROVISION

4. I have access to His PRAISE

Feb 18, 202435:31
Identity Series - I am a Child (He is my Father)

Identity Series - I am a Child (He is my Father)

Four truths:

1. The Father loves me unconditionally

2. The Father embraces me

3. The Father forgives me

4. The Father transforms me

Feb 11, 202450:15
Identity Series - The Identity Gap

Identity Series - The Identity Gap

The first of our new series on 'Identity'. Understanding 'the identity gap' is an important introduction to the 5 weeks to come.

Feb 04, 202440:43
You're the Sermon

You're the Sermon

You are the only sermon some people will hear. We are the only Bible they will ever read. We are the only prayers they may ever know. How do people experience you?

Jan 28, 202446:57
Fear of God

Fear of God

“He who kneels before God, can stand before any man.”

 - Ezra Taft Benson

Jan 21, 202434:60
Psalm 1

Psalm 1

Jesus has picked us up off Wicked Way and placed us on Righteous Road! Join Dave as he walks us through what God has taught him through this powerful Psalm.

Jan 15, 202442:34
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

God is not in the business of second chances. He is far better than that. Rather, He gives us new beginnings!

“Therefore, if ANYONE is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Jan 07, 202434:20
Plenty Plenty More (2024)

Plenty Plenty More (2024)

BELIEF RESULTS IN ACTION...Hear and do this new year!

Dec 31, 202332:45
The Meaning

The Meaning

Jesus is the reason for the season! Because God is a promise keeper we can trust His future promises.

Dec 26, 202335:26
Cosmic Christmas

Cosmic Christmas

Dave's passion and love of science is contagious as he takes us on a cosmic journey through time and space this Christmas, revealing the Creator of our universe and how science can't not point to Him!

Dec 17, 202349:36
Be Useful

Be Useful

God uses broken and imperfect people - because that’s the only kind that there are!

Dec 10, 202330:59
Contentment

Contentment

WHAT STEALS OUR CONTENTMENT?

Dec 03, 202342:53
Go to Grow

Go to Grow

“What gave Elisha the holy boldness to ask for a double portion? I think it’s the simple fact that Elisha didn’t withhold anything from God. And if you give all of yourself to God, you can ask and expect that God will give all of Himself to you because that’s precisely what He wants to do. We have not because we ask not, and we ask not because we’re not all in!”

• Mark Batterson

Nov 26, 202333:40
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - FASTING

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - FASTING

“Fasting confirms our utter dependence upon God by finding in him a source of sustenance beyond food.” Dallas Willard

Nov 19, 202343:50
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - COMMUNITY

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - COMMUNITY

“I am a justified/righteous, reconciled, called, chosen, loved by God saint, son/daughter of God, co-heir with Christ, one of many brothers and sisters in God’s family, a citizen of God’s kingdom, part of the community.“ ⁃ Derek Morphew

Nov 12, 202335:11
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SABBATH

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SABBATH

Sabbath = stop; rest; delight; worship

Nov 05, 202344:26
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SIMPLICITY

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SIMPLICITY

“If money has a grip on your heart, give some away and feel the inner release. Simplicity is freedom, not slavery. Refuse to be a slave to anything but God.” - Richard Foster

Oct 29, 202345:03
Come Empty

Come Empty

'The joy of the Lord is our strength! When we lose His joy, we lose our strength.' - Danie Grobbelaar

Oct 22, 202339:39
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SILENCE & SOLITUDE

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SILENCE & SOLITUDE

Luke 5:16 “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

Oct 15, 202338:51
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SCRIPTURE

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - SCRIPTURE

“If we feed our souls regularly on God’s word, several times each day, we should become robust spiritually just as we feed on ordinary food several times each day, and become robust physically. Nothing is more important than hearing and obeying the word of God.”

⁃ David Watson

Oct 08, 202353:31
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - INTRODUCTION

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE - INTRODUCTION

The start of a new series on the practices that kept Jesus in the presence of our Father.

Oct 01, 202335:56
What Concerns You?

What Concerns You?

We know the specific concerns of God only through relationship with Him.

Sep 24, 202325:08
POWER THROUGH PEOPLE - Vuyo's Testimony

POWER THROUGH PEOPLE - Vuyo's Testimony

Meet Vuyo! He has an incredible life-song of how God has shown His power through people and used them to reveal Himself, growing his relationship with Jesus through trials and hardship.

Sep 17, 202345:31
PROMISES & POWER - Still Speaking

PROMISES & POWER - Still Speaking

The Holy Spirit still speaks today, reminding us of the promises and power of God.

Sep 10, 202335:42
PROMISES & POWER - Godly Lives

PROMISES & POWER - Godly Lives

There is no power of God outside of a personal relationship with Him.

Sep 03, 202333:35
WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST

WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST

The nuts and bolts of Christianity - our identity in Christ.

Aug 27, 202355:02
PROMISES & POWER - Standing in Faith Through Unanswered Prayer

PROMISES & POWER - Standing in Faith Through Unanswered Prayer

Dave shares a heartfelt message in how we can stand firm when our prayers go seemingly unanswered.

Aug 20, 202343:36
PROMISES & POWER - What's in a Name?

PROMISES & POWER - What's in a Name?

We dig deeper into Psalm 23 and discover 8 'Jehovah' Names and the promises within them.

Aug 13, 202333:19
PROMISES & POWER - Past the Sell By Date

PROMISES & POWER - Past the Sell By Date

Do the promises of God have a sell by date?

Aug 06, 202330:51
PROMISES & POWER-Yes & Amen

PROMISES & POWER-Yes & Amen

"One of the great tasks of discipleship and biblical faith is to root your identity in Christ and not in the order around you!" Mark sayers

Jul 30, 202333:18
PROMISES & POWER

PROMISES & POWER

PROGRESS IS MADE POSSIBLE & PRACTICAL THROUGH THE PROVISION OF THE POWER & THE PROMISES OF GOD

Jul 23, 202330:30
WORSHIP IS WARFARE

WORSHIP IS WARFARE

'When we don't know what to do, Lord, we look to you.'

Jul 16, 202335:48
FORESHADOW - DAVID

FORESHADOW - DAVID

This is our great challenge from the life of David- to live a life surrendered to the will of God!

Jul 02, 202341:17
INFINITE, INTIMATE (Week 2)

INFINITE, INTIMATE (Week 2)

How do we worship and praise God?


'Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering.' Romans 12:1 MSG

Jun 11, 202345:32
INFINITE, INTIMATE

INFINITE, INTIMATE

Worship engages the whole person, thereby driving our beliefs down into our lives.

Timothy Keller

Jun 04, 202339:27
FORESHADOW - JOSEPH

FORESHADOW - JOSEPH

“But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:19-20

May 28, 202347:24
S.M.E.A.C with Keir Tayler

S.M.E.A.C with Keir Tayler

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:14-15

May 22, 202353:10
FORESHADOW - MOSES

FORESHADOW - MOSES

Ultimately, Moses is the prototype picture of what the messiah would come and do for the world and not just for a nation.

May 14, 202332:21
FORESHADOW

FORESHADOW

“The new is in the old concealed; the old is in the new revealed.” ~ Augustine

May 08, 202345:31
SEEING ISN'T BELIEVING

SEEING ISN'T BELIEVING

“He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” Luke 19:31

Apr 30, 202326:19
MOTIVATION

MOTIVATION

What motivates you? As citizens of heaven on earth, Jesus teaches us what our motivation should be.

Apr 23, 202336:01
DYING TO OURSELVES

DYING TO OURSELVES

Running the race well means sacrifice and dying to self in order to live like Jesus did.

Apr 18, 202339:52
THE GREATEST VICTORY

THE GREATEST VICTORY

The cross is the battle, showing the outworking of victory won in Gethsemane!

Apr 03, 202328:05
WHAT'S THE POINT?

WHAT'S THE POINT?

It's sometimes really tough getting out of bed in the morning, to face another day full of life's frustrations and struggles. So, what's the point of it all?

Mar 27, 202325:29
WATER BAPTISM

WATER BAPTISM

“And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptised and wash your sins away, calling on His name.” Acts 22:6

Mar 19, 202339:33