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The River Church CT

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Enjoy our most recent sermons from The River Church located in Glastonbury, CT.

The River Church is a bible-teaching church that builds communities who love Jesus and brings joy to others. Visit us Sundays @ 10 AM in-person or online. For more info about who we are or what we do, visit www.theriverchurchct.com.
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Psalm 119:36-37 - God, I Need Your Help!

The River Church CTNov 14, 2021

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Daniel 10 - The Lord of the weak

Daniel 10 - The Lord of the weak

As we study Daniel's final vision, see how God views and uses weakness. You may be surprised at how He uses weakness for His glory.

Mar 24, 202423:34
Daniel 9 - The Lord of Prayer

Daniel 9 - The Lord of Prayer

Join us as we see how Daniel's prayer made a huge impact on his life - and the world!

Mar 17, 202429:25
Daniel 8 - The Lord of my battle

Daniel 8 - The Lord of my battle

Are you confused by the pain or battle in your life? What if you could knew, somehow, God was using it for His good purposes? Would knowing the end change your perspective. Take a listen as we discuss these kinds of questions in Daniel 8.

Mar 10, 202431:43
Daniel 7 - The Lord of Victory

Daniel 7 - The Lord of Victory

Come along as we continue in the book of Daniel. Today, we study chapter 7.

Mar 03, 202426:11
Daniel 6 - The Lord of Faithfulness

Daniel 6 - The Lord of Faithfulness

Today, we see how our faithful God saves His faithful people thru one of the most popular Bible stories .

Feb 29, 202429:05
Daniel 5 - The Lord of honor.

Daniel 5 - The Lord of honor.

Listen in as we continue through the book of Daniel. In Chapter 5, things seem familiar. Almost like this is a repeated lesson. Maybe it is. Sometimes we need to hear things multiple times!

Feb 18, 202428:43
Daniel 4 - The Lord of humility

Daniel 4 - The Lord of humility

Join us as we continue our series thru the book of Daniel!

Feb 11, 202428:05
God is relationship - Josh Olson

God is relationship - Josh Olson

Today, guest speaker, Josh Olson, shares on how "God is relationship" by taking us through the story of the prodigal son. Take a listen!

Feb 08, 202438:14
Daniel 3 - The Lord of worship.

Daniel 3 - The Lord of worship.

Today in Daniel 3, we will see that only God is worthy of worship. It's one of the most exciting chapters in the Bible! And even Jesus makes a special appearance. Take a listen!

Jan 28, 202427:28
Daniel 2 - Lord of mysteries

Daniel 2 - Lord of mysteries

Join us as we continue going through the book of Daniel. Today, Pastor George will talk about how God reveals the future to king Nebuchadnezzar, and how that preaches the gospel to the whole world.

Jan 21, 202428:56
Daniel 1 - Jesus Lord over Babylon

Daniel 1 - Jesus Lord over Babylon

Join as we begin our series in the Book of Daniel! Today, Pastor George discusses how Daniel helps us serve Jesus as Lord in whatever "Babylon" (pagan area) we may be living in.

Jan 14, 202426:33
Vision 2024 - Jesus is Lord

Vision 2024 - Jesus is Lord

Listen in as Pastor George shares the 2024 Vision for The River Church!

Jan 08, 202431:37
Christmas 2023 - Christmas is when Heaven came to earth.

Christmas 2023 - Christmas is when Heaven came to earth.

Join us for our online Christmas service. Hear what Christmas is all about!

Dec 24, 202320:54
Heaven: What will we do in Heaven?

Heaven: What will we do in Heaven?

As we begin to wrap up our Heaven series, Pastor George takes time to talk about what we will "do" for all of eternity. Take a listen!

Dec 17, 202330:17
Heaven: Will there be animals in Heaven?

Heaven: Will there be animals in Heaven?

Many people on earth love animals, especially their pets! Listen in as Pastor George discusses whether "all dogs (or any animal) go to Heaven."

Dec 10, 202326:35
Heaven - What will Heaven be like?

Heaven - What will Heaven be like?

Today, Pastor George will discuss what Heaven will be like, both presently and eternally! Take a listen.

Dec 03, 202333:47
Heaven: What's wrong with earth anyways?

Heaven: What's wrong with earth anyways?

This week Pastor George discusses why we need Heaven even though many things on earth are both good and make us feel at home. Take a listen!

Nov 26, 202332:51
Heaven: Why should we be excited about heaven?

Heaven: Why should we be excited about heaven?

Today, we start a new series on heaven. We have a lot of thoughts about eternity, some bad and some good. But take a listen as Pastor George discusses why we should be excited about heaven.

Nov 26, 202324:33
Gifts of the Spirit - Mercy

Gifts of the Spirit - Mercy

Today we discuss the importance of the spiritual gift of mercy. These special people help us experience the heart of God!

Nov 05, 202328:17
Gifts of the Spirit: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discerning of Spirits

Gifts of the Spirit: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discerning of Spirits

Keep up in our series on the Gifts of the Spirit by listening to Pastor George speak on gifts that help us see the world as God sees it!

Oct 29, 202327:60
Nehemiah 1: How do we respond to brokenness? - Arthur Ornelas

Nehemiah 1: How do we respond to brokenness? - Arthur Ornelas

Take a listen as our Executive Admin, Arthur Ornelas, preaches on how to respond to brokenness from Nehemiah 1.

Oct 22, 202322:12
Gifts of the Spirit - Encouragement, Evangelism, and Faith

Gifts of the Spirit - Encouragement, Evangelism, and Faith

Today, we celebrate 7 years a church! Take a listen as we recount some stories, but also look to the future. And part of the future requires an active use of the spiritual gifts of encouragement, evangelism, and faith!

Oct 15, 202332:54
Gifts of the Spirit - Hospitality

Gifts of the Spirit - Hospitality

Take a listen as Pastor George shares why he believes the spiritual gift of hospitality is so important to the church (and the world) today.

Oct 08, 202329:10
Power: There is more - Pastor Jon Owens

Power: There is more - Pastor Jon Owens

Join us as Pastor Jon speaks on the gifts of miracles, healings, and tongues!

Oct 03, 202343:56
Gifts of the Spirit: Apostles & Prophets

Gifts of the Spirit: Apostles & Prophets

Today we start a new sermon series on the Gifts of the Spirit. Listen as Pastor George talks about the upcoming series, but also about two very tricky gifts: apostle and prophets.

Sep 24, 202330:28
Recalibration: Generosity

Recalibration: Generosity

Pastor George decided to add a bonus sermon to our Recalibration series. Listen as he speaks on how generosity is an essential part of being a spiritually mature Christian.

Sep 17, 202331:51
Recalibration: Transformed by the Holy Spirit

Recalibration: Transformed by the Holy Spirit

As we continue focusing on the theme of recalibration in the process of spiritual maturity, we will discuss how important it is that we are first transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. In this discussion, we will look at different stories of transformation in the Book of Acts.

Aug 20, 202327:50
Dreams Part 3 - Dead Ends and Deliverance

Dreams Part 3 - Dead Ends and Deliverance

Join us for the final part of our 3-part mini-series on dreams. Today, Pastor George will share on how God is faithful to deliver us from dead ends, based on what Pastor Rick Warren shares in his book "Created to Dream."

Aug 13, 202328:48
Dreams Part 2 - Delays and Difficulties

Dreams Part 2 - Delays and Difficulties

We're on the 2nd episode of our 3-part series on "dreams," based on the book "Created to Dream" by Rick Warren. Listen in as Pastor George discusses the importance of "persisting thru delays" and "dealing with difficulties."

Aug 06, 202331:19
Dreams Part 1 - Discover and Decide

Dreams Part 1 - Discover and Decide

Today we start our 3-part series on how to discover God's dream for your life based on the book, "Created to Dream" by Rick Warren. Listen as Pastor George shares how we can discover and pursue God's dream for our lives.

Jul 30, 202327:10
Lessons from Philip - Clif Render

Lessons from Philip - Clif Render

oin us as Clif Render (our RK Coach) shares from the book of Acts.

Jul 29, 202326:09
Phase 3 - Recalibration

Phase 3 - Recalibration

Join us as Pastor George returns from his recent sabbatical (which he shares about), but also introduces us to the themes on our next sermon series!

Jul 29, 202326:52
Lessons from Jonah - Dennis Gervais

Lessons from Jonah - Dennis Gervais

Join us as Pastor Dennis, church planting resident at TRC, closes out our Jonah series with a broad look of what God teaches Jonah and us through the messiness of life.

May 29, 202324:58
Wake Up O Sleeper! (Created to Dream)

Wake Up O Sleeper! (Created to Dream)

God created us to dream. Not just any dreams, but His dreams (His plans) for our lives. And they are often bigger than all we can ask or think! Do you know what His dream for your life is? Join us as Pastor George shares how we can discover our that dream.

May 21, 202327:41
Jonah 4 - What's Your Problem?

Jonah 4 - What's Your Problem?

Today, on Mother's Day, we finish our series on the book of Jonah. Pastor George will speak about the continued messiness of Jonah's life, but also how God always finishes the good work He starts.

May 14, 202328:08
Jonah 3 - God loves to save sinners!

Jonah 3 - God loves to save sinners!

Today, we continue in Jonah 3. We will see God's heart for sinners, and how He desires for them to live! Additionally, God specializes in saving the impossible people. Jesus is truly the hope of the world!

May 07, 202328:08
Jonah 2 - Jonah's Lament

Jonah 2 - Jonah's Lament

In Chapter 2, Jonah uses biblical lament to move from a place of pain to praise. Listen and learn how we can do the same. And also, how lament leads us down a path towards victory in Jesus!

Apr 30, 202329:49
Jonah 1:4-17 - Jesus, the better Jonah

Jonah 1:4-17 - Jesus, the better Jonah

Join us as we continue our series through the book of Jonah. Today, we will talk about how grace plays an extremely important role in the life of Jonah, but also how it will help us spiritually mature in this messy world.

Apr 23, 202326:44
Jonah 1:1-3 - The Poopy Prophet

Jonah 1:1-3 - The Poopy Prophet

Today, we're beginning Phase 2 of our 2023 Vision of Moving On Up! We will be studying the Book of Jonah. Tune in as we learn how Jonah can help us identify our spiritual immaturity and how Jesus can change us!

Apr 16, 202326:43
Easter 2023 - What did Easter accomplish?

Easter 2023 - What did Easter accomplish?

Join us for our Easter 2023 service! He is risen!

Apr 09, 202329:54
Growing in Christ - It's Worth the Sacrifice (Ephesians 4:1)

Growing in Christ - It's Worth the Sacrifice (Ephesians 4:1)

Join us as Pastor George share how sacrifice is a difficult, but necessary part of growing in Christ.

Apr 02, 202330:48
Growing in Christ: Learning How to Think About Your Spiritual Identity

Growing in Christ: Learning How to Think About Your Spiritual Identity

As we continue in our "Growing in Christ" series, Pastor George discusses the importance of understanding our new identity in Christ, and the challenges we typically face (because of our thinking) applying it, which is why Christians often live defeated. If that's been your experience, take a listen and see how God can give you victory!

Mar 26, 202329:17
Growing in Christ - Brazil Missions Trip Debrief

Growing in Christ - Brazil Missions Trip Debrief

Join us as Pastor George shares 3 lessons he learned from Brazil that can help us grow in Christ!

Mar 20, 202330:33
Growing in Christ - Be Like Jesus (Ephesians 4:8-10)

Growing in Christ - Be Like Jesus (Ephesians 4:8-10)

Take a listen as Pastor George shares our living like Jesus is key to growing in Christ. And one thing Jesus did was "GO" into the world. Will you go?

Mar 13, 202325:05
Growing in Christ - Joy & Pain

Growing in Christ - Joy & Pain

Take a listen as our Church Planting Resident, Dennis Gervais, speaks on how the process of pain can lead to joy, as we grow in Christ.

Feb 26, 202319:34
Growing in Christ - How building community helps us grow in Christ (Ephesians 4:1-6)

Growing in Christ - How building community helps us grow in Christ (Ephesians 4:1-6)

As we continue learning to grow in Christ, we'll discuss the importance of community in that process.

Feb 19, 202328:28
Growing in Christ: The Most Important Thing (Love) - Ephesians 4:15-16

Growing in Christ: The Most Important Thing (Love) - Ephesians 4:15-16

Discover the important of love when it comes to growing in Christ. 

Feb 12, 202330:37
Moving On Up - Phase 4: Heaven

Moving On Up - Phase 4: Heaven

Join us as we preview Phase 4 of our 2023 Vision - Moving on up!

Jan 29, 202326:50
Moving On Up - Phase 3: Recalibration (Book of Acts / Gifts of the Spirit)

Moving On Up - Phase 3: Recalibration (Book of Acts / Gifts of the Spirit)

Join us as we preview Phase 3 of "Moving On Up!"

Jan 22, 202325:12
Moving On Up - Phase 2: Jonah

Moving On Up - Phase 2: Jonah

Join us for the second installment of our 2023 Vision. We'll preview what Phase 2 will be all about, Jonah!

Jan 15, 202325:29