Riverstone Community Church - MP3 Audio Podcast

As in the days of Noah

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:03:46 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
5/02/12

Key Verses: Matthew 24:36-42

The historicity of the flood
World wide evidence of…

rapid cataclysmic burial

rapid layering

polystrate fossils

very similar flood accounts

The impact of the flood

It required great faith over many years

Its exclusion by choice was absolute

So few were saved, so many were lost

God was willing to carry it out

The ignorance of the flood

No Excuses

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:59:58 +1100

Ken Scott
29/01/12

Key Verses: Hebrews 13:20-25

Hightlights from Hebrews adapted from Warren Wiersbe.

Christ is a superior person

Christ is greater then the prophets

Christ is greater than the angels

Christ is greater than Moses

Christ is greater than Aaron the High Priest

Christ has a superior priesthood

Christ has a superior ordination

Christ's priesthood operates under a superior covenant

Christ's priesthood operates from a superior sanctuary

Christ offered a superior sacrifice

Christ calls us to a superior principle -living by faith

Words of exhortation (warnings, encouragements)

Making church harder than it needs to be

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:26:58 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
22/01/12

Key Verses: Hebrews 13:17-19

What you should know about your elders

Elders are not infallible or perfect.

Elders are appointed by the Holy Spirit.

Elders carry a heavy responsibility

What you should do about your elders

Obey your leaders and submit to their authority

Pray for them

What you should do about your elders

Pray, pray, pray.

The IN's and OUT's of Faith

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:50:45 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
15/01/12

Key Verses: Hebrews 13:7-16

Enhancing your Faith
Establishing your Faith
Enduring your Faith
Expressing your Faith

No Idolatry

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:21:47 +1100

Ken Harding
8/01/12

Key Verses: Hebrews 13:4-6

Commitment to purity in marriage
Contentment in life
Confident in faith

Brotherly Love

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:00:08 +1100

Warwick Gummerson
1/01/12

New Years Day 2012

Happy Angels

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:35:27 +1100

Ken Harding
25/12/11

Christmas Day Service 2011

Key Verses: Luke 1:13-17
Luke 1:30-32
Luke 2:8-11
Matthew 28:5
Luke 15:7, 10
Revelation 5:11-12

The Promise

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:51:50 +1100

Ken Harding
18/12/11

Key Verses: Matthew 1:18-25

The promises given throughout the Old Testament regarding the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

An Unbelievable World: What if Christ never came?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:20:26 +1100

Eric Gordon
11/12/11

Key Verses: Isaiah 9:6-7

Barriers to Belief: The Problem of Pain

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:39:53 +1100

Peter Gordon
4/12/11

Key Verses: Romans 8:18-23

Christian Quicksand: Falling into Self-Condemnation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:25:32 +1100

George Dawson
27/11/11

Key Verses: 1 Peter 5:10

Christian Quicksand: Falling into Self-Righteousness

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:17:01 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
20/11/11

Key Verses: Luke 18:9-17

A cure for Self-Righteousness:

1. Come to terms with God's Holiness

2. Recognise your sin

3. Confess your sin

4. Receive God's forgiveness

Christian Quicksand: Falling into Self-Reliance

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:33:12 +1100

Mark Fleming
13/11/11

Key Verses: John 15:1-8, Ephesians 2:8-10.

Jesus the King

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:28:25 +1100

Linc Marlow
6/11/11

Key Verses: Genesis 47:11-26

The Dangers of Refusal

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:18:59 +1100

Eric Gordon
23/10/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 12:12-29

1. Continuance v. 12 & 13

2. Diligence v. 14

3. Vigilance v. 15

Run the race marked out for us

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:31:04 +1100

Laurie Cowell
16/10/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 12:1-29

1. Sins that will not go away. "Throw off everything that hinders and entangles us." Vs 1.

2. Eyes that get diverted. "Fix your eyes on Jesus." Vs 2

3. Minds and hearts that grow weary. "God is discipling you as sons so that you may share in His holiness." Vs 4.

4. Feeble arms and weak knees that hinder our involvement. "Strengthen them and make level paths for your feet." Vs 12.

5. Bitterness that grows and causes trouble and defiles many. "See to it that no one misses the grace of God." Vs 15.

6. Ears that refuse to listen when God speaks. "If they did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven."

Faith That Works

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:56:16 +1100

Eric Gordon
9/10/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 11:1-7

How's your Faith? Is it a Faith that works?

Moving through the Ages - A Speck of Dust?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:39:03 +1100

Derek Finlay
2/10/11

Key Verses: John 17:6-26

The call to persevere

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:05:19 +1000

Stuart Thomson
25/09/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 10:19-39

Jesus - The Better Sacrifice

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:13:34 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
18/09/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 10:1-18, Psalm 40

The Challenge:

Are you living in the New Covenant? (Are you a Christian and are you living it)

What do you need to let go of? (What rituals or self-reliance are you counting on)

What do you need to hold on to? (Pray for stronger faith and quicker obedience)

The Better Tabernacle

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:09:04 +1000

Andrew Cowell
11/09/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 9:1-28

In Hebrews Chapter 9 the author points to the supremacy of Christ by providing three proofs that show the superiority of the New Covenant:

1. The New Covenant posses a superior heavenly SANCTUARY.

2. The New Covenant presents a superior SACRIFICE.

3. The New Covenant provides a superior High priestly SERVICE.

Christ in the Passover

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:25:10 +1000

Mark Landrum
4/09/11

Key Verses: Luke 22:7-23

Mark walks thru the passover and the symbols of Jesus.

Dispensational Covenantalism

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:20:32 +1000

Kevin Rosolen
28/08/11

Key Verses: 2 Timothy 2:8-19
Big Words day at Riverstone Community Church

What does 'Dispensational Covenantalism' - The big picture of Gods dealings with mankind.

Jesus Christ - The Better Covenant

podacst@rivochurch.com — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:34:32 +1000

Ken Scott
21/08/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 8

Jesus Christ - The Better Priest

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:10:33 +1000

Ken Scott
14/08/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 7:4-28

Deserts, Water and Teleportation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:31:50 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
7/08/11

Key Verses: Acts 7:59-8:8

The vertical blessings of God

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:26:04 +1000

Stuart Thomson
31/07/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 6:12-7:3

Apostasy and the Unforgivable Sin

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:33:56 +1000

Ken Harding
24/07/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 6:4-12
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
Matthew 12:30-32

So for us today there are things we can do to strengthen our faith and prevent backsliding.

1. Let God's Word dwell in you richly - do not neglect it.

2. Draw near to the Lord daily in earnest prayer, surrendering our wills to Him.

3. Reject temptation to sin and when we are aware of Sin and failure confess and forsake it.

4. Keep warm by fellowship with believers and keep yourselves in the love of God.

A Serious Warning

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:46:16 +1000

Ken Harding
17/07/11

Key Verses: John 10:22-30
Hebrews 5:11-6:12

The Man you cannot live without

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:26:46 +1000

Steve Walker
10/07/11

Key Verses: John 6:56-69 & Hebrews 4:14-16

1. We are uniquely blessed in the person of our great high priest. (4:14-15)

2. We are uniquely blessed with privileges in our high priest. (4:16)

3. We are uniquely blessed by the pedigree of our great high priest. (5:1-10)

Men of Athens!

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:48:55 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
3/07/11

Key Verses: Acts 17:22-31

A Gospel message.

Surgical Logos

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:03:53 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
26/06/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 4:12-13

The Word of God is a scalpel and a sword.

As a scalpel it corrects, trains, rebukes, and equips us.

As a sword it is used to defend our faith and attack falsehood.

A soldier without a weapon is a casualty.

A soldier inexperienced in using a weapon is also a casualty.

We are in spiritual warfare and need to be proficient in using the Sword of the Spirit.

Resting in Christ

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:48:27 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
19/06/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 4:1-11

The 3 'Rests' of God:

1. The Rest from Creation.
2. The Rest for the Israelites in the Promised Land.
3. The Rest for the Believers in Heaven.

Jesus Christ is our sabbath day rest!

The 3 'Rests' of the Christian:

1. Rest from Salavation by Works.
2. Rest from perfection by Works.

3. Rest from mortality and falleness.

RESTING IN CHRIST means you cease striving and instead rely fully ON HIM.

Are you resting in Christ?
For your Christianity?
For your Christlikeness?

Happy Angels

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:27:44 +1100

Ken Harding
25/12/11

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 2012

Key Verses: Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:30-32, Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 28:5, Luke 15:7, 10, Revelation 5:11-12.

A great man - but

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:21:43 +1000

Ken Harding
5/06/11

Key Verses: 2 Kings 5:1-12

Christ Our Brother

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 May 2011 12:47:08 +1000

Linc Marlow
29/05/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 2:6-15

The Supremacy of God's Son

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:29:58 +1000

Stuart Thomson
22/05/11

Key Verses: Hebrews 1:1-2:1

The Big Picture of Hebrews

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:44:09 +1000

Kevin Rosolen
15/05/11

Kevin gives an Introduction to Hebrews.

God & Mums

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:53:51 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
8/05/11

Key Verses: Genesis 1:23-31

Mother's Day Service 2011

Christ the Rescuer

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 01 May 2011 17:25:35 +1000

Eric Gordon
1/5/11

Key Verses: John 3:5-21

GOSPEL Message.

Jesus our Justification

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:59:24 +1000

Linc Marlow
24/04/11

Key Verses: Romans 4:25

Easter Sunday Service - 2011.

The Easter message IS

God is offering to you all that you have lost

The value of YOU

Death: The Final Week

podcast@rivochurch.com — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:35:44 +1000

Eric Gordon
22/04/11

Good Friday Service 2011

Christ the Healer

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:34:37 +1000

Steve Walker
17/04/11

Key Verses: Isaiah 61:1-2 Isaiah 53:3-5

I. Jesus: the MIGHT to heal.

II. Jesus: the RIGHT to heal.

III. Jesus: the DESIRE to heal.

Are you enjoying complete Healing? Emotionally? Spiritually?

Christ the Eternal

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:36:05 +1000

Phillip Gummerson
10/04/11

Key Verses: John 8:31-59

Christ the Way

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:49:25 +1000

Andrew Cowell
3/04/11

Key Verses: John 14:1-6
There are four reasons why everyone should choose to believe in Jesus Christ:

1. God has ONE purpose for us, which is to live with Him in Heaven.
2. We have ONE problem stopping us from living with God in Heaven, which is Sin.
3. There is ONE solution for the problem of sin, which is Jesus.
4. There is ONE way to live with God in heaven, which is to believe in Jesus.

The Final Countdown

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:04:17 +1100

Kevin Rosolen
27/03/11

Key Verses: Malachi 3:16-4:6

Taking God seriously

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:40:06 +1100

Andrew Cowell
20/03/11

Key Verses: Malachi 2:17-3:6

The danger of difficulties is that they can cause believers to doubt the goodness of God.

Doubts about the goodness of God can be dealt with by:

1. Giving God Time (Develop an eternal perspective)

2. Putting God to the test (Investigate God's faithfulness)

3. Discussing God with mature believers (Fellowship with God's people)

Worship: Public

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:32:03 +1100

CHURCH FAMILY CAMP 2011

Steve Messer

13/03/11

Public Worship

Worship: Private

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:28:01 +1100

CHURCH FAMILY CAMP 2011

Steve Messer

12/03/11

Private Worship

** Problem with audio. Digital audio breakups. Apologies **

Worship: Corporate

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:23:32 +1100

CHURCH FAMILY CAMP 2011

Steve Messer

12/03/11

Corporate Worship

** Problem with audio. Digital audio breakups. Apologies **

Jesus Christ Our Peace

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:14:26 +1100

Linc Marlow
6/03/11

Key Verses: Ephesians 2:14-18

Jesus is our peace because:
1. He has abolished partions. (v. 13-15)
2. He has satisfied God. (v. 16)
3. He has announced peace. (v. 17)

Now, because He has announced peace between us and God, we have been granted access to the Father. What a glorious thought!

Is Jesus Christ your peace this morning? Have you surrendered to Him in faith and been saved?

The Results of Unfaithfulness

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:34:15 +1100

Eric Gordon
27/02/11

Key Verses: Malachi 2:10-16

Application to us:

What is breaking my relationship with God or others?

Is there unconfessed sin in my life?

Do I come irregularly to Church because I am not relating to the Lord the way I should?

RESPECT

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:12:53 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
20/2/11

Key Verses: Malachi 1:6

The accusations:

1. Disrespect for God. (Mal 1:6)

2. Defilement towards God. (Mal 1:7)

3. Dumping rubbish on God. Mal 1:8-9)

4. Disregard for God's name. (Mal 1:10-11)

5. Degrading worship of God. (Mal 1:12-13)

The Solution

A perfect Saviour. Where we fail, Jesus Christ succeeds.

Challenged by the love of God

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:38:10 +1100

Andrew Cowell
13/02/11

Key Verses: Malachi 1:1-5

From the book of Malachi four evidences of God's love for Israel should challenge and compel every believer to excel in their love for God.

1. God disclosed His love by openly speaking to Israel.

2. God declared His love by graciously choosing Israel.

3. God displayed His love by providentially blessing Israel.

4. God demonstrated His love by persistenly discipling Israel.

The Evidence of God's eternal love should challenge and compel every believer to excel in their love for God.

Lost

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:46:01 +1100

Peter Taylor
6/02/11

Key Verses: Luke 15:1-7

1st Sunday of the month message.

GOSPEL

Talking to Walking

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:36:33 +1100

Linc Marlow
30/01/11

Key Verses: Ephesians 4:1-3

1. A calling (v.1)
2. An attitude (v.2)
3. An endeavour (v.3)

How to survive in an imperfect church

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:48:01 +1100

Ken Harding
23/01/11

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10
Matthew 16:18
Acts 2:40-47
Ephesians 5:25-27

1. Introduction

2. The reality of the situation

3. The church you should leave

4. So how do you survive when the church is not perfect?

4.1. Leave the church or go church hopping

4.2. Stay in the church and be a pain in the neck

4.3. Stay and love the church for you are members one if another

5. Finally

Core Beliefs

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:59:22 +1100

Warwick Gummerson
16/01/11

Key Verses: Matthew 7:15-29

Update & Share

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:58:21 +1100

Andrew Cowell
9/01/11

An update from the Cowell's about their time abroad.

Life's short

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:09:00 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
2/01/11

Key Verses: Psalm 90

1st Sunday of 2011.

Phillip talks about the new year and uses Psalm 90 to talk about Life.

As Christians...

We must live in two minds.

We are citizens of heaven,

but travellers on earth.

The key is to focus on relationships!

Relationships are the most import thing in this life

Christmas - not all joy

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:22:42 +1100

Ken Harding
26/12/10

Boxing Day 2010
Key Verses: Luke 2:25-35

The Rejoicing of Christmas

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:21:49 +1100

Ken Harding
25/12/10

Christmas Day Message 2010.

Key Verses: Isaiah 9:6-7

Luke 2:4-20

Galatians 4:4-7

Nehemiah 8:10

The Power of Christmas TRUTH

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:31:52 +1100

Eric Gordon
19/12/10

Key Verses:Matthew 1:21-2:4

1. Jesus - Saviour
2. Immanuel - Sympathetic
3. King - Sovereign
4. Christ - Source

The Joy of Christmas

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:31:05 +1100

Eric Gordon
12/12/10

Key Verses: Matthew 1:18-25

The Promise of Christmas

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:32:27 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
5/12/10

Key Verses: Genesis 3:1-24

ACT 1
- Genesis ain't no fairytale.
- Seemed like a good idea.
- You wouldn't have done much better.
- The fall was far and the landing was hard.
- What's done is done.
- A solution is gonna require a sacrifice.
- The light at the end of the tunnel

ACT 2
- Enter Jesus, stage left.
- Exit Jesus, stage right.
- Enter Jesus, through the curtain.
Romans 4:25
Hebrews 9:27-28

Shaphan: Leaving a Legacy

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:17:57 +1100

Phillip Gummerson
28/11/10

Key Verses: 2 Kings 22:1-10

What can we learn from Shaphan?

1. Shaphan was 'just' a scribe.

2. Shaphan left a family legacy.

3. Shaphan served quietly and faithfully.

Samuel: Faithful but not perfect

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:49:49 +1100

Eric Gordon
21/11/10

Key Verses: 1 Samuel

Eric talks about some lessons we can learn from Samuel.

Gideon: The Unlikely Hero

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:59:59 +1100

Felix Muchimba
14/11/10

Key Verses: Judges 6:1-12

'Their foot shall slip'

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:04:45 +1100

Stuart Thomson
7/11/10

Key Verses: Deuteronomy 31:30

Ordinary People: Elisha

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:24:20 +1100

Linc Marlow
31/10/10

Key Verses: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Ordinary People: Elijah

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:31:42 +1100
Brett Davis
24/10/10

Key Verses: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19.

ELIJAH:
An extraordinary life
- commands drought
- fed by ravens
- Jar flour / jug of oil
- raises child back to life
- fire from heavens - sacrafice
- ends the drought
- runs ahead of Ahab

An ordinary struggle
- depression
- Burnt out
- Anxiety
- Self-Righteousness

An ordinary restoration
- didn't need another miracle
- needed to hear the Lord's voice

Ordinary People: Ruth

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:37:55 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
17/10/10

Key Verses: Ruth 2:1-12

Phillip outlines some things about Ruth. A foreign widow that had nothing in Israel.

1. Who is Ruth?
2. How are we like her?
3. How can we be more like her?

What is a real Christian?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:12:17 +1100
Brian Goodwin
3/10/10

Key Verses: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10, Luke 13:23-27

The first 10 minutes are missing due to a malfunction.

The Gospel to the world

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:10:37 +1000
Ken Harding
26/09/10

Why mission?
Why preach the gospel?
Why go?

Key Verses:

1. The commission of our Lord. (Matt 28:18-20)
2. Our compassion for the lost. (Matt 9:36-38)
3. Compelled by the love of Christ. (2 Cor. 5:14-15)

The Honour Roll

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:26:35 +1000
Scott Waller
19/09/10

Key Verses: Romans 16

......Do we make God's Honour Roll?

The People
A Warning
Encouragement
Hope
Challenge
..Would we make Paul's Honour Roll?

One Big Happy Family

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:38:22 +1000
Phil Gummerson
12/09/10

Key Verses: Romans 15:5-13, Colossians 3:11-17

Being a godly Father

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:47:07 +1000
Linc Marlow
05/09/10

Key Verses: Psalm 128

Father's Day 2010 message.

Looking Down

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:56:13 +1000
Kevin Rosolen
29/08/10

Key Verses: Romans 14:1-15:4

Me in the Church

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:28:50 +1000
Ken Harding
22/08/10

Key Verses: Romans 13:8-14

The Establishment of Authority

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:44:45 +1000
Stuart Thomson
15/08/10

Key Verses: Romans 13:1-7
Daniel 3

Be Good

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:01:39 +1000
Stuart Waller
8/08/10

Key Verse: Romans 12:21
21 Don‚Äôt let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. (NLT)

Forgiveness

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:19:30 +1000
Ken Harding
1/08/10

Key Verse: Psalm 32:1-11

Be Forgiving

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:37:11 +1000
Ross Brown
25/07/10

Key Verse: Romans 12:19-20
9 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God‚Äôs wrath, for it is written: ‚ÄúIt is mine to avenge; I will repay,‚Äù says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:

‚ÄúIf your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.‚Äù (NIV)

Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV)
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‚ÄúLord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?‚Äù
22 Jesus answered, ‚ÄúI tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.seventy times seven
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23 ‚ÄúTherefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.  24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talentsb was brought to him.  25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
26 ‚ÄúThe servant fell on his knees before him. ‚ÄòBe patient with me,‚Äô he begged, ‚Äòand I will pay back everything.‚Äô  27 The servant‚Äôs master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
28 ‚ÄúBut when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii.c He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‚ÄòPay back what you owe me!‚Äô he demanded.
29 ‚ÄúHis fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‚ÄòBe patient with me, and I will pay you back.‚Äô
30 ‚ÄúBut he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt.  31 When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened.
32 ‚ÄúThen the master called the servant in. ‚ÄòYou wicked servant,‚Äô he said, ‚ÄòI canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33 Shouldn‚Äôt you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?‚Äô  34 In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.
35 ‚ÄúThis is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.‚Äù

Be Peaceable

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:17:38 +1000
Troy Camilleri
18/07/10

Key Verse: Romans 12:17-18
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Be Empathetic

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:19:15 +1000
Ken Harding
11/07/10

Key Verse: Romans 12:14-16 (NIV)
4 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

The Grace Factor

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:01:19 +1000
David Ward
4/07/10

Key Verses: Colossians 1:15-23

Christ is God
Chirst is eternal
Christ is sovereign over all
Christ is all powerful
Christ is preeminent over all things
Christ sustains all things

Palawan Update

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:01:52 +1000
David Ward
4/07/10

David gives an update on their work with the Palawan People.

Be Zealous

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:27:38 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
27/06/10

Key Verses: Romans 12:11-12
11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. - (NIV)

What sort of wood do you bring to Church? Wet or Dry?

Zeal:
Finding it
Keeping it
Growing it
Showing it

Be filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18)
Be filled with the Bible (Col 3:16)
Be busy in prayer (1 Thess 5:17)
Be busy in service (Eph 2:10)
Be passionate about pleaseing the Lord (Eph 5:10)
Be passionate about His will (John 14:15)

Be Sincere

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:12:56 +1000
Allan Driver
20/06/10

Key Verse: Romans 12:9-10

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Be sincere in you love.
Be sincere in your standards.
Be sincere in actions & attitudes to other.
Be sincere in your view of one's self.

Developing A Generous Spirit

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:15:24 +1000
Eric Gordon
13/06/10

Key Verse: Romans 12:13
13 Share with God‚Äôs people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (NIV)

COMMITMENTS
1. What I have doesn't really belong to me.
2. I won't grumble about what I don't have.
3. I will invest what I have, not hide it.

FACTS
1. A day of accountability will eventually come.
2. If I am faithful I will be rewarded.
3. If I am lazy, I will be judged.

OPTIONS
1. I will do a lot with a lot.
2. I will do a lot with a little.
3. I will do a little with a little.

Just the Gospel

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:08:03 +1000
Stuart Thomson
6/06/10

Key Verses: Luke 7:1-10

What do we make our idols? What is it that we put before God?

The world reject Jesus and his teachings for other things.

The Gospel
- There is one God
- We chose to sin/rebel and disobey Him
- Then God breaks into human history as the man Jesus.
- He went to the cross and there He substituted Himself.
- And on the 3rd day He rose in victory over death
- He then commissions us to tell others about this good news
- He is alive and well, ruling over us.
- Commanding ALL to repent

Being who God made me

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 May 2010 13:00:49 +1000
Kevin Rosolen
30/05/10

Key Verses: Romans 12:3-8

We are all needed in the body.

Transformed Not Conformed

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:03:01 +1000
Steve Walker
23/05/10

Key Verses: Romans 11:30-12:2

The Gift that keeps on giving.
I. The right reason for giving ourselves to God.
II. The right way to give ourselves to God.
III. The right response in giving ourselves to God.

Healing

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 May 2010 11:07:52 +1000
Ken Harding
16/05/10

Key Verses: Romans 8

Ken talks through this topic of 'Healing'. According to God's written word, the Bible.

Creation - Evolution: The Controversy

podcast@rivochurch.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:06:36 +1000
Dr Carl Wieland
14/05/10

Dr Wieland talks through the debate between Creation & Evolution. Well worth listening to.

www.creation.com

Mothers Day 2010

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:54:13 +1000
Bill Newman
9/05/10

Mothers Day Service 2010.

Reasonable Faith

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:49:48 +1000
Peter Gordon
2/05/10

Sin & Addiction

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:46:49 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
25/04/10

Key Verse: Proverbs 5:21-23

Sin & Addiction:
1. It is costly.
2. It is complicated.
3. It is curable.

Freedom and Victory
1. Guard your heart
2. Live by the Spirit
3. Throw off hindrances
4. Get found out.

Tongues & Healing

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:58:12 +1000
Ken Harding
18/04/10

Key verse: Acts 2:1-12

Probably no subject has caused so much discussion and debate in the evangelical church over the last 50 years.

Marriage & Divorce

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:09:02 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
11/04/10

Phil talks about Marriage & Divorce.

I AM the Resurrection & the Life

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:20:09 +1000
Linc Marlow
4/04/10

Easter Sunday 2010

Jesus, the way, the truth, the life

podcast@rivochurch.com — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:44:23 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
2/04/10

Good Friday 2010

I AM the root & offspring of David, the Bright Morning Star.

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:27:59 +1100
Kevin Rosolen
28/03/10

Key Verse: Revelation 22:16
16 ‚ÄúI, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.‚Äù (NKJV)

I AM the vine

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:47:31 +1100
Eric Gordon
21/03/10

Key Verses: John 15:5
5 ‚ÄúI am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (NIV)

John 15:1-17

Who of the branches am I?

I AM the good shepherd

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:03:51 +1100
Brett Davis
14/03/10

Key Verse:
John 10:11-21 (New International Version)

11"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

14"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me‚Äî 15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father‚Äîand I lay down my life for the sheep. 16I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life‚Äîonly to take it up again. 18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father."

19At these words the Jews were again divided. 20Many of them said, "He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?"

21But others said, "These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"

Brett talk about the Good Shepherd - The Lord Jesus Christ.

Without the Good Sheperd we are defensless.

The Good shepherd:
Dies for the sheep
Knows His sheep
Brings other sheep in the flock
Takes up his life again

The tower of Siloam

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:46:29 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
7/03/10

Key Verse: John 9:1-12

I AM the Light of the World

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:49:30 +1100
Peter Gordon
28/02/10

Key Verse: John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - NIV

Peter brings out 5 points in this verse:
‚Ä¢ Jesus is the Light of the World.
‚Ä¢ We are the Light of the World.
‚Ä¢ Walk in the Light of His Word.

Jesus - The Bread of Life

podcast@rivochurch.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:40:09 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
21/02/10

Key Verse: John 6:26-40

Temporal & Spiritual: What are you working for?
Works & Faith: Who are you trusting in?
Religion & Relationship: How are you approaching God?
Divine Election & Human Responsibility & Eternal Security: Have you responded to the call?

The Supremacy of Jesus and His Name

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:15:37 +1100
Stuart Thomson
14/02/10

Key Verse: John 8:58
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" - NIV

The Supremacey of man and his name
The revelation of God's Name - (Exodus 3:13-15)
Jesus and His claim to be "I am" - (Hebrews 13:8, Revelation 1:8, 21:5-7, 22:13, 1:17-18)

Supremacy of His name in the:
Past: I was before - (Col 1:15-17, Heb 1:1)
Present: I am now - (Psalm 54:1, Rom 10:13, Acts 4:12, 1 Cor 6:11, John 1:12)
Future: I will be - (Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 21:27, 22:3-4)

Undivided Heart #3

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:16 +1100
Family Camp 2010 - Camp Toukley

Give Me An Undivided Heart - Session 03

'Priorities to set for your Christian Life'
Bill Forward
7/02/06

Key Verses
Deut 10:12-13

Priorities to set for your Christian Life:
1. In relation to God.
2. In relation to ourselves.
3. In relation to others.

Undivided Heart #2

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:05:50 +1100
Family Camp 2010 - Camp Toukley

Give Me An Undivided Heart - Session 02

'Promises To Depend On For Victory In Our Christian Lives'
Bill Forward
6/02/06

Key Verses
Eph 1:18
2 Peter 1:3-4
2 Cor 1:20

God who.....
1. Gives good and perfect gifts. (James 1:13)
2. Never changes. (James 1:17)
3. Desires a righteous life. (James 1:20)
4. Comes near to those who come near to Him. (James 4:8)
5. Is the Lawgiver and Judge. (James 4:12)
6. Is full of Compassion and Mercy. (James 5:11)

Undivided Heart #1

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:25:08 +1100
Family Camp 2010 - Camp Toukley

Give Me An Undivided Heart - Session 01

'Pitfalls we Confront as we live the Christian Life'
Bill Forward
6/02/06

Key Verses
Psalm 86:11-12

1. A Double Minded or Divided Heart.
2. Our Own Sinful Desires.
3. Faith Without Actions.

The Second Look: The Slide To Sin

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:15:42 +1100
Warwick Gummerson
31/01/10

Genesis 3:1-8

Adam and Eve (Genesis 3)
David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11)
Job (Job 31:1)

Growing in Christian Discipleship

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:10:37 +1100
Linc Marlow
24/01/10

Ephesians 3:13-21

My Identity in Christ

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:50:28 +1100
Ken Scott
17/01/10

1 Corinthians 2:14-3:3

Ken talks about...
The Natural person
The Spiritual person

Is who I am determined by what I do?
or
Is what I do determined by who I am?

Prayer

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:20:09 +1100
Ken Harding
10/01/10

The world's most unpopular pastime.

Christocentric

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:11:02 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
3/01/10

Colossians 1:15-20, Romans 11:36

"What are you doing with my life God?"

Beginning a new year, Phil takes us through this idea and the problems with it.

What will you put in the Centre?
We need to ask ourselves - "What do you want to do with this life God?"

The Protection of the Messiah

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:51:30 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
27/12/09

Matt 2:13-25

Joseph's Responsibility.....
Protection of the Messiah

Joseph's Responsiveness...
Immediate Action
Immediate Seek Guidance

Our Responsibility...
To Protect the Gospel
How well do you carry the name of Jesus?

Your Future in THE Star!

podacst@rivochurch.com — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:00:53 +1100
Mark Fleming
25/12/09

Christmas Day Message 2009 from Mark Fleming.

Which Star will you follow?

Angels & Shepherds

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:01:22 +1100
Brett Davis
20/12/09

Luke 2:1-20

The Birth of a Saviour....
1. Drew Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. (v1-7)
2. Drew the Angels from Heaven. (v8-14)
3. Drew the Shepherds from the fields. (v15-20)

The unbelievable work of God!

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:25:40 +1100
Stuart Thomson
13/12/09

Luke 1:5-25
Malachi 3:1

Relationship or Religion

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:06:37 +1100
Linc Marlow
6/12/09

John 17:1-3, 20-23

The greatest enemy of your true spiritual well being is RELIGION.
Jesus Christ never had any intention of establishing a RELIGION.
Jesus came not to establish a religion but to establish a RELATIONSHIP with people.

Relationship requires....
1. INTRODUCTION
2. INTERACTION
3. INVESTMENT
4. INTIMACY

Angels: Duties, Domain and Destiny

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:36:39 +1100
Eric Gordon
29/11/09

Isaiah 6:1-7

Using the Bible, Eric answers 6 common questions and truths about 'Angels'.

Haggai - Introduction & Summary

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:34:09 +1100
Ken Harding
22/11/09

Haggai 1:1-11

Ken talks about the Book of Haggai explaining 5 clear Messages within Haggai.

1. The call to rebuild the Temple (1:1-11)
2. "I am with you" declares the Lord (1:13)
3. The new temple to be filled with greater Glory (2:1-9)
4. A defiled people purified and blessed (2:10-19)
5. Zerubbabel type of the future Messiah who will overthrow foreign Kingdoms and rule - God's chosen one - His signet ring - sign of His authority.

Mission Lessons

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:27:25 +1100
Andrew Cowell
15/11/09

Acts 16:6-10

Andrew gives 3 Lessons on Missions

Satan & Demons

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:35:05 +1100
Eric Gordon
8/11/09

Figment, Foe or Fiends

Eric talks through 6 common questions about Satan.

Our Infinite God: Omnipresent

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:38:51 +1100
Allan Driver
25/10/09

Series: Our Infinite God

3. Omnipresent
Jeremiah 23:16-24

‚Ä¢ God is all present or present everywhere.
‚Ä¢ God does not have size or spatial dimensions and is present at every point of space with his whole being, yet God acts differently in different places.
‚Ä¢ God is Present Everywhere - Psalm 139:7-12
‚Ä¢ God is not limited by space, time circumstance.
‚Ä¢ God is fully present wherever you are.
‚Ä¢ God is fully present to help, strengthen, warn & fulfill.

Our Infinite God: Omnipotent

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:01:48 +1100
Ross Brown
18/10/09

Series: Our Infinite God
2. Omnipotent

1 Chronicles 29

God Almighty -
‚Ä¢ Limitless Energy - Sustains our mission
‚Ä¢ Limitless Power - Strengthens our mission
‚Ä¢ Limitless Ability - Skills us for mission
‚Ä¢ Perfect Restraint - Self Control for mission

Eph 3:20-21

Our Infinite God: Omniscience

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:03:59 +1100
Don Fleming
11/10/09

Series: Our Infinite God
1. Omniscience
Psalm 139:1-6

www.bridgeway.org.au

The Fine Print

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:48:20 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
4/10/09

Luke 14:28-35

Phil gives a great talk about 'The Fine Print'.
What is being a Christian really all about? What is the 'Bottom Line'?

Just for believing and trusting in Jesus Christ we get....
Our debts cancelled
Our Sins forgiven
Our immortality granted for all Eternity

In response God expects...
Our love
Our allegiance
Our trust
Our obedience here and now

Is God done done with Israel?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:52:01 +1000
Kevin Rosolen
27/09/09

Romans 9-11

Kevin talks through what God has been doing in Israel. In the past until now.

Romans 10

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:12:29 +1000
Phiilip Gummerson
20/09/09

Romans 10: 1-24

Phil breaks down Romans 10 with these points....
1. The wrong finish line (v.1-4)
2. All Done (v.5-13)
3. Getting the message out (v.14-15)
4. No surprises there (v.16-21)

Did God make a mistake?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:06:07 +1000
Linc Marlow
13/09/09
God's Sovereignty Vs Man's free will
Romans 9:1-33

Prodical Son: A Good Father?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:24:51 +1000
Brett Davis
6/09/09

Fathers Day Service 2009.

Luke 15:11-32

The Father of the Prodical Son showed.....
1. Open Hands
2. Open Arms
3. Open Heart

The Perfect Father!

Great Prayers: The Lord's Intercession

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:10:40 +1000
Stuart Thomson
31/08/09

John 17:1-26

Jesus' Prayer points:
1. Safety
2. Joy
3. Sanctification
4. Unity
5. Dwelling

Nehemiah's Prayer

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:29:29 +1000
Mark Fleming
23/08/09

Nehemiah 1:4-11

Omni Present
All Powerful
Faithful
Awesome
Communicates to us
Confession
God rewards

Daniel's Prayer

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:07:04 +1000
Scott Waller
16/08/09

Daniel 9:1-19

Daniel's Prayer can be broken down into these points and shows us the way to pray.

Humility
Worship
Confession
Appeal
Request

Hezekiah's Prayer in the Siege

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:58:02 +1000
David Byrne
9/08/09

2 Kings 19:14-19

Hezekiah was a good King & the Lord was with him. He trusted, followed and kept the commandments of the Lord.

He mentioned Sennacheribs defience against God
He asks for God's help
He finishes with worship to God.

Lessons from Hezekiah's Prayer
1. Take everything to God in Prayer.
2. Pray to God respectfully.
3. Pray to God faithfully.
4. Pray specifically.
5. Pray to glorify God.
6. Trust in God to answer.

Hezekiah's Illness

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:28:27 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
2/08/09

Isaiah 38:1-6
Phil talks through Hezekiah's news. He is told to get his house in order. He is dying and prays to God to let him live. He uses this to apply it to today and how Jesus is our 'Answer'.

The Need:
He was involved in an ongoing war with Assyria.
He had just completed major Spiritual reforms.
He had reinstated the Passover festival.
He was building the famous Siloam water tunnel.
He had no heir to take over the throne.
He was going to die.

The Prayer:
- was private.
- was simple.
- relied on God's promises.
- balanced acceptance with asking.
- was accompained with tears.

The Answer:
- showed God was close by.
- was immediate.
- was specific.
- changed Hezekiah's life.

Mysticism

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:54:45 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
26/07/09

Colossians 2:13-19

Phillip talks throught 2 types of Christian Mysticism:
- Mystical Experience
- Mystical Transformation

Every Christian must hear this message and the dangers of doing away with scripture.

Emergence

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:05:04 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
19/07/09

Ephesians 3:2-12

Phil brings a great insite into the Emerging Church.

Where Post-Modernism influtrates it way into Christianity/ Churches around the world and changes the Gospel message.

Some great material about 'Modernism' & 'Post-Modernism'. If you've never heard about the 'Emerging Church' then have a listen, it's very insightful.

Pantheism

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:08:04 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
12/07/09

Phillip talks about Pantheism/ Panentheism. A great insite into the New Age World. He talks about it's origins and how it's moving into every part of our lives. The Church is no exception.
The greatest lesson is to be learnt is to test everything, (even Christian movements) against the Word of God. The Bible.
Well worth a listen.

Types of Christ: Isaac

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:09:55 +1000
Linc Marlow
5/07/09

Genesis 26:17-33

Well, Well, Well, Isaac
Through the seemingly boring and simple task of digging wells, God uses Isaac to.....
symbolically represent the water of living life...Jesus Christ, and how fulfilling the water is that Jesus offers.

Types of Christ: David

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:46:59 +1000
Stuart Thomson
28/06/09

2 Samuel 23:1-7

David:
- The son Jesse
- Servant to King
- Sweet Psalmist of Israel
- How can dead dogs love the King

Types of Christ: Joshua the Leader

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:16:33 +1000
Steve Walker
21/06/09

Numbers 27:15-23
Joshua reminds us that we have a :
- Divine Deliverer
- Mighty Deliverer
- Wonderful Deliverer

Matthew 11:28-30

Types of Christ: Joseph

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:40:19 +1000
Stuart Waller
14/06/09

Types of Christ: Joseph - The Rescuer
Genesis 37-50

The most wonderful story of Joseph and his triumph, love, grace & mercy.

Sound familiar?

Hear Stu compare Joseph with the Lion of Judah, Jesus.

Joseph rescued his destroyers and saved Israel from extinction. His brothers though they were destroying the dreams but instead they were fulfiling the dreams.

Types of Christ: Aaron

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:45:59 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
7/06/09

Types of Christ: Aaron - The intercessor

No Separation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:47:59 +1000
John McGechan
31/05/09

Romans 8:18-39

Living by the Spirit

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:27:32 +1000
Brett Davis
24/05/09

Romans 8:1-17

1. Freedom from judgement (1-8)
The Law cannot:¬†
- Claim you
- Condemn you
- Control you

2. Freedom from defeat (5-17)
- You have not the Spirit (5-8)
- You have the Spirit (9-11)
- The Spirit has you (12-17)¬†

I can't get no Sanctification

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:40:43 +1000
Mark Fleming
17/05/09

Romans 7:1-25

Struggling with Sin

Quality Mum's

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:41:17 +1000
Peter Gordon
10/05/09

Mother's Day Service 2009
2 Timothy 1:3-7

1 Peter 1:3-21

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:43:52 +1000
Ken Harding
3/05/09

1 Peter 1:3-21

Gospel Message.

Romans 6:1-23

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:40:38 +1000
Linc Marlow
26/04/09

'Living a clear victory'
Romans 6:1-23

Resurrection Sunday

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:28:34 +1000
Eric Gordon
12/04/09

Sunday Service for Easter 2009.
'Christ is Risen!'

The Hidden Problem

podcast@rivochurch.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:31:41 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
10/04/09

Good Friday service for Easter 2009.

Romans 5:1-11

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:45:51 +1000
Allan Driver
5/04/09

Romans 5:1-11
'At Just the Right Time'

Romans 4:1-25

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:46:09 +1100
Linc Marlow
29/03/09

Romans 4:1-25

Romans 3:21-31

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:57:31 +1100
Linc Marlow
22/03/09

Romans 3:21-31
'The Solution'

Romans 2:17 - 3:20

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:43:54 +1100
Stuart Thomson
15/03/09

Romans 2:17 - 3:20

1. The Jew is condemned by the Law.
2. Eight statements that descride the Jewish identity.
3. Failure to be a Jew.
4. Objections to Paul's condemnation in Chapter 2.
5. God's wants our hearts, not our excuses.
6. Whose condemnation is just? People who trifle with God's Word!

Romans 2:1-16

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:42:17 +1100
Stuart Thomson
8/03/09

Romans 2:1-16
'The Righteous Judge'

1.We are unqualified to judge because:
a. We don't meet the standards.
b. We are partial towards ourselves.
c. We don't know the full story.
d. We haven't been asked to judge.

2. God is right to judge because:
a. He meets and sets the criteria.
b. He is impartial.¬†(Rom 2:11, Duet 10:17)
c. He knows all our secrets.

3. Where does that leave us?
Group A (v7,10) Is this you?
Persevere in doing good, seek for glory, honour and immortality.
The Reward is: Eternal life, glory, honour and peace.

Group B (v5, 8-9) Is this you?
Have a stubborn or unrepentant ¬†heart, are self-seeking, reject the truth, obey unrighteousness.
The Reward is: Wrath, judgement, indignation, tribulation, distress

a. We are totally without excuse.¬†(v3)
b. We are totally reliant on His kindness, grace and mercy (v4)
c. We should be totally repentant.¬†(v4)

Romans 1:18-32

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:23:16 +1100
Ken Harding
1/03/09

Roman 1:18-32
Last week we considered Paul's reason for writing to the Church of Rome. This was all to do with the good news which we call THE GOSPEL. Paul was not ashamed of this gospel because it had changed him from being a self centred, bigoted, Christ-hating Jew into a Christian who loved the Lord and was passionate about the GOSPEL message which he once tried to destroy.
We also asked the question "What is this Gospel"? and saw that it was God's power for the salvation of all who believed in Jesus. It is the method God uses 'God's master plan' to save us from sin and give us the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ.

God's righteous anger or wrath against all sin. (Romans 1:18-32)
- It's against all sin, godlessness, and wickedness. (v18)
- Those who suppress the truth by their wickedness. (v18)
- God makes some things plain to us through creation. (v19-20)
- Men are without excuse. (v20)
- They knew God but ....(v21-22)
- They neither glorified Him as God...
- Nor gave thanks to Him.
- The result was twofold:
1. The polution of the mind and
2. Idolatry
- The awful result (v24-32) 3 times we read that God gave them over (v24, 26 & 28)
- Sexual impurity and homosexuality was the result. This used to called Sodomy (Gen 19)
- They exchanged the truth of God for a lie.
- Worshipped things created rather than the Creator.

Introduction to Romans

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:28:29 +1100
Ken Harding
22/02/09

Romans 1:1-17
There are so many questions which are answered by this wonderful GOSPEL that Ken addresses. These are (adopted from William MacDonald)

1. What is this Gospel? (1:1-17)
2. Why do people need this Gospel? (1:18-3:20)
3. How can the Gospel make godless sinners right with a holy God? (3:21-31)
4. Does this Gospel agree with the Old Testament Scriptures? (4:1-25)
5. What are the benefits this Gospel brings in the believer's life? (5:1-21)
6. Does this Gospel teach, permit or encourage sinful living? (6:1-23)
7. What is the relationship of the Christian to the old law of Moses? (7:1-25)
8. How does the Gospel enable the believer to live a holy life? (8:1-39)
9. Has God broken His promises to His earthly people, the Jews? (9:1-11:36)
10. How should we live since the Gospel has changed our lives? (12:1-16:27)

The Ordinances - Baptism & Communion

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:06:57 +1100
Eric Gordon
15/02/09

Eric talks about Baptism and Communion.

Have you ever wondered what these things are all about and why Christians do these things?
Eric tells us what they are and what they mean according to the Word of God.

Obediet or disobedient?
Weekly or Weakly?

Two Ways

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:24:42 +1100
Eric Gordon
1/02/09

Matthew 7:13-14
- Two Gates (John 14:6, John 10:6, 1 Tim2:5)
- Two Roads
- Two Destinations (Matt 7:13-14, Heb 9:27)
- Two People

Change

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:48:12 +1100
Eric Gordon
18/1/09

God's part/ My part in changing me
Phil 2:12-13

Work OUT
Work IN
YOUR salvation

GOD'S part in changing me:
1. The Bible (2 Tim 3:16 &17)LIVING
2. The Holy Spirit (Rom 8:11)PHILLIPS (1 Cor 3:18) LIVING
3. Circumstances (Rom 8:28 & 29)

MY part in changing me:
1. Choose what I think about (Prov 4:23)
2. Choose to depend on the Holy Spirit
3. Choose my response to circumstances

"Resist, Tolerate, Embrace the Change. It's your choice"

What would God want from us this year?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:47:38 +1100
David Ward
11/01/09

What would God want from us this year?

Certainty - in uncertain times

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:05:55 +1100
Ken Harding
4/01/09

Ken suggests FOUR areas of the "Eternal" on which to focus in order to gain a secure perspective for the coming year (2009).

1. The Foundation of our Faith.¬†
Jesus Christ the Rock - 1 Cor 3:11

2. The Assurance of our Faith.¬†
The Bible, God's Word - 2 Tim 3:15

3. The Reliance of our Faith.¬†
The Promises of God - 2 Peter 1:4,1. 1 Peter 1:3-5. 1 Peter 5:7. Hebrews 13:5-6. John 14:1-3, v16, v27. Isaiah 26. Psalm 55:22.

4. The Fellowship of our Faith.¬†
Daily comfort and strength from His Holy Spirit - John 14:23-27. Romans 8:16, 28, 35-39. 2 Cor 1:3-4. Rom 5:5.

So in times like these in 2009 you need an "anchor of the soul, firm and secure", read Hebrews 6:19 in order to get through the year with peace and hope.

The Father's Business

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:39:11 +1100
Steve Walker
28/12/08

Luke 2:39-52

We need to give priority to the...
1. Person of Christ
2. Purposes of God
3. Presence of Christ

The Mission of the Manger

podcast@rivochurch.com — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:43:22 +1100
Linc Marlow
25/12/08

Luke 2:1-20

CHRISTMAS DAY MESSAGE

Anna & Simeon

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:43:38 +1100
Eric Gordon
21/12/08

Luke 2:21-38

Characters of Christmas: Anna & Simeon

The Shepherds

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:53:54 +1100
Peter Gordon
14/12/08

Luke 2:8-20

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds

Parables: Are you ready?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:41:52 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
7/12/08

Matthew 25:1-13
"The Parable of the Ten Virgins"

Parables: Work & Wages

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:11:36 +1100
Brett Davis
30/11/08

Matthew 20:1-16

Parables: Garbage Out

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:04:14 +1100
Ken Scott
23/11/08

Matthew 15:10-15

Wheat & Weeds

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:08:39 +1100
Ken Scott
16/11/08

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Treasure & Pearls

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:17:05 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
9/11/08

Matthew 13:44-46

Down to Earth

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:29:16 +1100
Linc Marlow
2/11/08

Matthew 13:3-23

Grace & Mercy

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:22:59 +1100
Scott Waller
26/10/08

Matthew 18:23-35

1. We must forgive to be forgiven.
2. We must live with each other
3. Remember we stand forgiven
4. Action - DO IT!!!!

New & Old

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:29:09 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
19/10/08

Matthew 9:16-17

Judeo-Christian Perspectives

1. Graceless LAW.
2. Throw it out.
3. Grace covered Holiness.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! " - 2 Corinthians 5:17(NIV)

So..
-How 'new' do you feel?
-How much do you still look like your old life?
-What does the Lord want to work on next?

Storms and Stability

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:39:50 +1100
Linc Marlow
12/10/08

Matthew 7:24-27

Linc takes us thru Jesus' parable about the 'The Wise and Foolish Builders'.

Building the right foundation in our lives is important. Jesus is the 'Rock' we need to do this with so when storms come in our lives we can stand firm, with Jesus.

The Seriousness of Sin

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:26:30 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
5/10/08

Isaiah 59:1-2

Hope beyond devastation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:13:59 +1000
Stuart Thomson
28/09/08

Lamentations 3:21-23

Life Principles:
- We have Hope. (v21)
- God's compassion is great and reliable. (v22)
- We can start each new day hanging on to God's promises. (v23)

Permanent Application:
- HATE SIN and repent ASAP.
- Love Him and His compassion for us.
- Rely on God and follow His promises.

Hate Sin, love Christ and remember His promises.

God keeps His word

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:26:05 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
21/09/08

Jeremiah 52

Phil brings us to the end of the Jeremiah Series.

Two main points from Jer 52.
1. Promises of deliverence.
2. Prophecies of Destruction.

Prophesies of the Nations

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:38:00 +1000
Eric Gordon
14/09/08

Jeremiah 46-51

Jeremiah's Prophecy:
1. Against Egypt - Jer 46:1-26
2. Against Philistines - Jer 47:1-7
3. Against Moab - Jer 48
4. Against Ammon - Jer 49:1-6
5. Against Edom - Jer 49:7-22
6. Againtst Damascus - Jer 49:23+
7. Against Babylon - Jer 50

Applications - The Oracles:
1. The oracles assume that God is in charge of the history of which the nations are a part of.
2. The OraclesRecognise standards of conduct to which any person group or nation is accountable.
3. Restoration is possible!

Godly Men

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:12:06 +1000
Linc Marlow
7/09/08

Father's Day Message.

Linc talks about these points:
1. Power to Infuence. Our Wives and Children.
2. Overcoming pitfalls of men.
3. Absent Fathers and Husbands.
4. Aloof Husbands and Fathers.
5. Arrange prioritys of their lives.

Noah's Ark

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:25:52 +1000
Rod Walsh
31/08/08

Rod Walsh from Creation Ministries talks about Creation and Evolution. He Talks about Noah's Ark and his journey with Ark. Telling people everywhere about the evidence for Creation.

Well worth a listen.

Southern Comfort

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:14:14 +1000
Allan Driver
24/08/08

Jeremiah 30-45

What comfort does God provide?
- God does not forget you.
- God is full of compassion for you.
- God provides the way for you to be with Him.
- God is devoted to His plan for you.

God's Heart, God's Word, God's Thought's

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:26:05 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
17/08/08

Jeremiah 2 -29

God's Heart - is broken because of sinful pride.
God's Word - Can be trusted in its entirety.
God's Thoughts¬†- are about you and for your good.

The Call of the Prophet

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:25:45 +1000
Alastair McGregor
10/08/08

Jeremiah 1

Christ and Israel

podcast@rivochurch.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:12:46 +1000
George Kahlil
5/08/08

Pastor from an Arabic-speaking Church in Nazareth

Sharing the God of Israel with an anti-Israel World

Satisfaction

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:29:04 +1000
Andrew Cowell
3/08/08

Satisfaction:
1. is NOT found in Circumstances, it is only found in CHRIST.
2. in Christ does not come Naturally, it must be learnt.
3. is not having what you want, but wanting what you have in Christ.
4.
The secret to Satisfaction is not having what you want but wanting what you have in CHRIST.

Hebrews 13:5

Psalm 63:1-5

Will you stand up?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:08:42 +1000
Stuart Thomson
27/07/08

2 Thessalonians 3

What is a Role Model?
1. Passionate about the Gospel (v1-3)
2. Preaching and teaching God's Word. (v6)
3. Practicing what they preach. (v7-9)
4. Principles to live by. (v10)
5. Personal & public discipline (v14-15)

Who should stand to be a role model?
- Mothers
- Fathers
- Workers
- Friends

Why do we need role models?
- So the Gospel will spread.
- So we don't comform to the world.

"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.¬†
Indeed.¬†It's the only thing that ever has"¬†
- Margaret Mead¬†

Stand Firm

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:08:48 +1000
Mark Fleming
20/07/08

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

A fantastic message from Mark about standing firm on the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Tough Times

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:34:00 +1000
Andrew Cowell
6/07/08

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

When believers are going through tough times, encourage them by:
1. Pointing them to God.
2. Giving them God glorifying Praise.
3. Reminding them of God's glorious Promises.
4. Supporting them with God glorifying Prayer.

How long should I keep praying?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:14:22 +1000
Eric Gordon
29/6/08

HARD QUESTIONS #5
Luke 18:1-8
Psalm 55:22 (Mes)
Eph 6:18 (NLT)
Matthew 6:6 (Mes)
Romans 8:7 (Mes)
Roman 8:26 (NLT)
Proverbs 17:3 (NLT)
James 1:3-4 (NLT)
Eph 3:20 (NCV)
Psalm 37:7 (NLT)
Psalm 130:5 (LB)
Isaiah 49:23 (GN)

Persistent Praying:
1. Focuses my attention.
2. Clarifies my request.
3. Test my Faith.
4. Prepares my Heart.

Pray ALL the time
Pray CONTINUALLY
Never STOP praying.

Why do I do what I don't want to do?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:44:11 +1000
Eric Gordon
22/06/08
HARD QUESTIONS #4
Romans

How can I know God's Will?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:50:22 +1000
Eric Gordon
15/06/08

HARD QUESTIONS #3
Ephesians 5: 8-18

Do I really have to forgive my brother?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:13:54 +1000
Linc Marlow
8/06/08

HARD QUESTIONS #2
Ephesians 4:29-32

How can I stop worrying about Death?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:24:24 +1000
Eric Gordon
1/06/08

HARD QUESTIONS #1
Here you stay in today and think about YOUR life tomorrow and it is no fantasy.
How to survive Death well!

'The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' - Romans 6:23

Sin is ignoring God.

Church Life

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:40:59 +1000
Alan Driver
25/05/08

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Real Tribulation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 May 2008 11:14:19 +1000
Peter Mayhew
18/05/08

1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 5:11
Peter talks about the 'Rapture' and the Second coming of the Lord Jesus.

Godly women of the Bible

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:00:59 +1000
George Dawson
11/05/08
Mothers Day 2008

There's a hole in the Bucket

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:52:42 +1000
Stuart Thomson
4/05/08
Ecclesiates 2:1-11

Solomon Test:
- Wealth & Pleasure (2:1-11)
- Wisdom & Knowledge (2:12-14)
- Work (2:17-23)

Model Missionaries

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:07:54 +1000
Ken Harding
20/04/08
1 Thessalonians 2-3

Paul the Model Missionary
1. His personal integrity
2. Acting like a mother - Ch2:6-9
3. Acting like a father - Ch2:10-12
4. Their response to his message - Ch2:13-16
5. His longing and Hope - Ch 2:17-19

Timothy the model servant
6. Sent to Thessalonica - Ch 3:1-5
7. Returns with good news - Ch 3:6-13

Meet the Thessalonians

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:12:40 +1000
Ken Harding
13/04/08

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Acts 17:1-15
Acts 18:1-5

Types of Christ: The Brazen Serpent

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:47:30 +1000
Ken Harding
6/04/08

Types of Christ: Part 8
'The Brazen Serpent'

Numbers 21:4-9
John 3:13-15
Romans 10:13

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (NIV)

Types of Christ: The Day of Atonement

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:00:20 +1100
David Owen
30/03/08

Types of Christ Series: Part 7
'The Day of Atonement'

Leviticus 16
At-one-ment - Being in a state of friendship
Hebrew - to cover, ransom, wipe away

Proof of the Resurrection

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:44:34 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
23/03/08

Easter Sunday
Reasons for the empty tomb...
1. Jesus Fainted, then escaped.
2. The Roman guards stole the body.
3. The Jewish leaders stole the body.
4. The disciples stole the body.
5. Jesus rose from the dead.

It is Finished

podcast@rivochurch.com — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:53:01 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
21/03/08
Good Friday Service.

On the Cross Jesus....

Made our peace with God - Col 1:20
Cancelled the Law against us - Col 2:14
Humiliated Satan - Col 2:15
Reconciled us to God - Rom 5:10
Died for our sins - 1 Cor 15:3
Died for everyone - 2 Cor 5:15
Died as a ransom - Heb 9:15
Died once for all time - 1 Pet 3:18
Gained authority over death and Hades - Rev 1:18

Types of Christ: Sacrifices, Propitiation and Expiation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:31:40 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
16/03/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 6

Sacrifices Propitiation and Expiation

Leviticus 1 to 7

Scarifice is mostly to do with rescue

The 3 principles of sacrifice
1. Substitution 'association' - Lev 1:4
2. Propitiation 'God is satisfied'- Lev 1:9
3. Expiation 'wiped away'- Lev 4:46

Types of Christ: The Ark & the Mercy Seat

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:24:27 +1100
Linc Marlow
2/03/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 4

The Ark & the Mercy Seat

Exodus 25:10-22

Types of Christ: The Passover Lamb

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:05:08 +1100
Ken Scott
24/2/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 3
The Passover Lamb

Exodus 12

Types of Christ: The Tree of Life

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:06:28 +1100
Ken Scott
17/02/08

Types of Christ Series: Part 2
The Tree of Life
Using the Bible, Ken makes reference to the 'Tree of Life' in Genesis and relates it to the New Testament in Revelation.
The meaning of life is to know Jesus Christ personally. The real life is to know Jesus Christ.

Types of Christ: Noah's Ark

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:54:46 +1100
Brett Davis
3/02/08

Types of Christ Series:Part 1
Noah's Ark
- The need for Salvation. (Gen 6:5-8, 2 Peter 3:3-11)
- God's plan, God's specification. (Gen 6:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18 & 19)
- The purpose of the vessel. (Gen 6:19, John 5:24)
- Deliverance from destruction. (Gen 7:23-24, John 3:16-17)
- Its size. (Gen 6:15, Rom 9:22-25)
- The covering. (Gen 6:14, Heb 9:12-14)
- One way entry. (Gen 6:16, Gen 7:16, John 10:7-9)

Genesis 6-8

Eyes on the Prize

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:27:02 +1100
Peter Gordon
27/1/08

Philippians 3:12-21
- Goals, Christ centred. (v12-13a)
- Priorities, Christ focused.(v13b)
- Disiplines, in Christ. (v15-17)
- Rewards, for Christ. (v14 & 20-21)

J-Jesus
O-Others
Y-Yourself

I want to know Christ

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:55:23 +1100
David Owen
20/01/08

Philippians 3:1-11

What is your purpose in life?
- Good wife or Husband
- Mother or Father
- Do my job better
- All secondary reasons
- Primary reason - to know Christ.

Philippians 2:12-30

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:20:38 +1100
Ken Harding
13/1/08

Philippians 2:12-30

Your Attitude

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:31:16 +1100
Ken Harding
6/1/08

Philippians 2:1-11

Ken talks about New Year resolutions and attitudes we have towards people.

Some parting remarks

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:15:23 +1100
Dr Don Nicholls
30/12/07

John 1:1-2, 14-18
After spending 11 years at Riverstone, Dr Don's leaves us with parting remarks as Margot and himself head off to Adelaide to be with family. Thanks for your input into the church here at Rivo.

You shall call His name Jesus

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:54:14 +1100
Linc Marlow
23/12/07

What is in a name? What about the name Jesus? Listen to Linc as he explains the glorious name of Jesus.

Joseph

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:06:12 +1100
Ken Harding
16/12/07

Matthew 1:18-25

Ken takes us through Joseph's jorney leading up to the birth of Jesus, saviour of the world.

Joseph was a:
1. Descent of King David.
2. Righteous man.
3. Obedient man.
4. Considerate man.
5. Suitable man.

Mary Mary NOT contrary

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:33:31 +1100
Eric Gordon
9/12/07

Luke 1:17

This is Faith -
1. Object of faith
2. Objective of our faith
3. Origin of our faith

The Transformer & the Rich Young Ruler

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:39:38 +1100
Stuart Thomson
2/12/07

Mark 10:17-21

Mary & Martha

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:12:09 +1100
Brett Davis
25/11/07

Luke 10:38-42

1. Mary had choices. She had chosen the better option.
2. Martha had attitude.
3. What we do with the Lord is far better than what we do for the Lord.
4. We need to feed our Christian natures and starve our sinful nature.
5. Serving with the right attitude.

God, my friend

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:00:57 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
18/11/07

The Trinity Series - Part 3
'The Spirit'

Phil continues this Series on 'The Trinity'. This Sunday it's about 'The Spirit'.
God The Spirit is:
- Eternal (has always existed, will always exist) - Hebrews 9:14
- Holy (pure, perfect, true, undefiled) - 1 John 2:20
- Omnipresent (everywhere at once) - Psalm 19:7
- Omnipotent (all powerful) - Luke 1:35
- Omniscient (knows everything) - 1 Cor 2:11

God, my Brother

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:56:01 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
11/11/07

The Trinity Series - Part 2
'The Son'

Phil continues this Series on 'The Trinity'. This Sunday it's about 'The Son'.

God The Son is:
- Eternal (has always existed, will always exist) - Rev 22:13,16
- Holy (pure, perfect, true, undefiled) - Acts 3:14
- Omnipresent (everywhere at once) - Ephesians 1:23
- Omnipotent (all powerful) - Hebrews 1:3
- Omniscient (knows everything) - John 21:17

Our behavior and response to The Son should be...
To express The Son's grace in every thought, every word and every action.

God, my Father

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:31:20 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
4/11/07

The Trinity - Series Part 1
The Father

Phil starts a series about the 'Trinity'. He begins with 'The Father'.

God the Father is:
- Eternal (has always existed, will always exist) - Romans 16:26
- Holy (pure, perfect, true, undefiled) - Revelation 4:8
- Omnipresent (everywhere at once) - Jeremiah 23:24
- Omnipotent (all powerful) - Genesis 17:1
- Omniscient (knows everything) - 1Kings 8:39

'How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!' - 1John 3:1a (NIV)

'The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.' - Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)

'I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let world know that jyou sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.' - John 17:23 (NIV)

Our behavior and response to The Father should be...
To live out the Father's love in every thought, every word, every action.

'May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of the God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.' - 2 Corinthians 13:14

The 5 P's of the Resurrection

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:04:41 +1100
Peter Gordon
28/10/07
Mark 16:1-8

1. People
2. Purpose
3. Problems
4. Paradox
5. Promises

Why did Jesus have to die?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:40:20 +1000
Eric Gordon
21/10/07
Mark 15

Eric walks us through the crucifixtion of Jesus and answers the question, "Why did Jesus have to die?"

God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Failed, but not a failure

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:17:02 +1000
David Owen
14/10/07
Mark 14:27-72

David takes us through Mark 14:27-72. He talks about Peter and the events leading up to Jesus arrest and Peter's denial of Jesus.

1. Realise where you went wrong.
2. Truly be sorry for your failure.
3. Realise that God still loves you.
4. Failure with Christ is never final.

Falling in Love with God

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:35:05 +1000
Linc Marlow
7/10/07
Matthew 22:37-38
Revelation 2:1-5

The SUPREME importance of the Love for Jesus Christ.
1. Loving Jesus Christ is our highest PRIORITY.
2. Loving Christ is our unique PRIVILEGE.
3. Loving Christ is our ulitmate PURPOSE.
4. Loving Christ is our highest PLEASURE.

Passinate love for Jesus Christ does not fade through an intentional decision, but unintentionally.
5. Love for Christ is interupted when we substitute ACTIVITY for Christ, for abiding in Christ

6. Love for Christ is interupted when we substitute KNOWLEDGE about Christ, for intimacy with Christ
7. Love for Christ is interupted when we substitute LEGALISM for LOVE.
8. Love for Christ fades when we substitute the things of the WORLD for the things of GOD

To increase your love for Christ you have to;
1. Remember
2. Repent
3. Repeat.

Do you love Christ more today than ever before... or was there a time when you honestly loved Him more? Have you left your first love?

Mark 14:1-26

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:07:52 +1000
Jose Mathews
30/09/07
Mark 14:1-26

Who is Jesus Christ? Jose a guest speaker from India, talks on the passage from Mark 14:1-26.

Stay out of trouble

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:20:33 +1000
Brian Goodwin
23/09/07
Mark 13

1. Troubles in Jerusalem v1-4
2. Troubles in the world v5-13
3. Troubles in Judea v14-27
4. Troubles come to an end v28-37

Nothing will take God by surprise. He doesn't guess he knows what is going to happen.

"One of the things about the Bible, is that it's not showing history as some kind of round revolution like the communist theory. The Bible says that we are heading towards a great climax. And this climax is the climax of all history, and Jesus is talking about that in Mark 13." - Brian Goodwin.

Watch, do not be alarmed, stand firm, pray, be on your guard!

The Greatest Commandment

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:13:22 +1000
Brian Goodwin
16/09/07
Mark 12:28-13:37

Your secret World
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
This commandment is the 'key to victory in Christian living'.
1. The secret world of your heart - Affections
2. The secret world of your soul - Emotions
3. The secret world of your mind - Thoughts
4. The secret world of your strength - Energy

The Ultimate Insult

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:55:14 +1000
David Owen
9/09/07
Mark 12:1-27

The Parable of the Tenants.
Injustice of treatment of Christ while crucified for us.

What did you do with God's Son? God gives us, time, skills, money, talents, life, forgiveness, love etc. Give back to God what is God's.

Philosophy 101

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:46:02 +1000
Peter Gordon
2/09/07

Belief is unavoidable.
World views seek to answer 4 things -

1. Origin - How did I get here?
2. Meaning - Why am I here?
3. Morality - What is right and wrong?
4. Destiny - Where am I going?

Mark 11:20-33

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:39:14 +1000
Ken Scott
26/08/07
Mark 11:20-33

Will people recogise who Jesus really is?
Will people truly believe Him?

These are the questions that Ken talks about.

The Greatest Entrance

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:00:08 +1000
Brett Davis
19/08/07
Mark 11:1-19

Mark 10:32-52

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:45:56 +1000
David Ward
12/08/07

Three events in this passage.

1. 3rd & final time Jesus predicts His death.
2. James & John ask Jesus to promote them to the highest positions in His kingdom.
3. Jesus heals the blind man Bartimaeus.

Your View of the World

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:24:12 +1000
Stuart Thomson
05/08/07

How do you view your world? What is your world view?
Come and listen to Stu explain about World Views and what Christians believe.
John 14:6
John 8:31-32

Children in God's eyes

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:58:50 +1000
Linc Marlow
29/7/07
Mark 10:13-16

Marriage & Divorce

podcast@rivochurch.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:03:58 +1000
11/04/10

Marriage 101

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:07:14 +1000
Phillip Gumerson
15/7/07
Mark 10:1-12

Phil talks about how & why God set up marriage.

Dealing with Discouragement

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:40:12 +1000
Eric Gordon
8/07/07
Eric talks about dealing with discouragement in our lives. He uses Nehemiah 4.

Who do you say I am?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:46:08 +1000
Linc Marlow
17/06/07

Mark 8:22-9:1

Do you still not understand?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:46:12 +1000
Linc Marlow
10/06/07

Mark 8:1-21.

The Message from Space

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:34:05 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
03/06/07

Phil talks about the S.E.T.I program. Talks about creation and gives the need for Jesus in our lives.

Who was John Mark?

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:46:20 +1100
George Dawson
18/02/07

Introduction to Mark.

We are Christian Brethren!

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:49:01 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
26/11/06

Phil takes us through the history of the Brethren movement. God's Word, the Bible, is a very important part for the Christian Brethren.

Meditation

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:39:42 +1000
Phillip Gummerson
24/09/06

Meditation came first from God. It was given to us by God.
Phil talks about how Satan has distorted Meditation.

Focus Series Part 3 - 'Believe'

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:11:06 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
12/03/06

Matthew 28:16-20
Focus series part 2 - 'Believe'

Focus Series Part 2 - 'The Christian'

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 16:31:26 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
5/03/06

Focus Series Part 2
'The Christian'

Focus Series Part 1 - 'The Church'

podcast@rivochurch.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:00:38 +1100
Phillip Gummerson
26/2/06

How are you promoting Christ? Phil asks people to analyze what they do at church. He also asks people to question the Lord to show them if there is something or some way that they are not uplifting & proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord.
A fantastic 4 part series.