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The voice of love in action Listen Download
Helen explains how Jesus demonstrated in everything He did what real love is about.
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Helen Davies
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29 Aug 10 |
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Seed for the sower Listen Download
Andy & Lina talk about their recent trip to Malawi with the charity Links International, of which Lina is a trustee, and bring a challenge for each of us to discover the work that God has for us to do - and to do it - and to be grateful for everything He has given (click on the image to watch the video).
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Andy & Lina Read
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08 Aug 10 |
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Thankfulness Listen Download
Judith speaks about being thankful to God both in good times and bad, using the story from Luke 17 of the 10 lepers who were healed, of whom just one returned to express thankfulness.
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Judith Forster
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25 Jul 10 |
The Father's Heart Listen Download
Speaking from Ephesians 3, Colin outlines some of the things that are on God's heart for us |
Colin Barnes
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18 Jul 10 |
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You're a VVIP! Listen Download
Les B, who has had a somewhat checkered life, gives his testimony of finding Jesus and then another John Richards (ie not ours!), recently retired as Pastor at the Lane End Elim, brings a Word.
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Les B
John Richards
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11 Jul 10 |
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Seated to stand Listen Download View slides
Speaking from Ephesians, Andy explains that if we are going to win the battles that come our way - to be successful in taking a stand - we must know we are seated in the right place.
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Andy Read
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04 Jul 10 |
Hope Listen Download
Speaking at 'Hope in the Park' in Marlow, a joint churches event in Higginson Park, Steve (General Director of the Evangelical Alliance) brings a great message about Hope. |
Steve Clifford
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20 Jun 10 |
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You've already got it! Listen Download
Sue brings a powerful message about exercising faith and acting on the Word, and recounts several exciting instances of God moving in power to heal.
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Sue Exelby
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13 Jun 10 |
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Faith Listen Download
Christen speaks from Hebrews 11 about faith - "what is seen was not made out of what was visible".
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Christen Forster
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06 Jun 10 |
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Waiting well Listen Download
Linda uses the example of Zacharias and Elizabeth in Luke 1 as she explains there is a good and a bad way to wait for God to move in a situation.
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Linda Southwood
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30 May 10 |
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Hope Listen Download View slides
Pete shares about his recent personal journey through which he's come to understand much more about the power and importance of Hope.
The "Outrageous Grace" song written by Godfrey Birtill which was played at the end of the talk can be watched on youtube here (albeit not sung by Godfrey himself).
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Pete Davies
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23 May 10 |
Shine! Listen Download View slides
Speaking from Luke 1 and 1 Samuel 1, Dave brings a powerful word to the congregation about shining in the darkness of our area, and anoints the intercessors. |
Dave Jones
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16 May 10 |
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What will you do with the privilege you have? Listen Download View slides
Watch 'Island Flame' video (River members only)
Julian and Annie speak about their year in Mozambique working with the Koti peple - about the people, places and projects they were involved with - and lay down a clear challenge for us.
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Julian & Annie
Bullen
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09 May 10 |
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Authentic optimism Listen Download View accompanying slides
Perrianne and her husband Paul are leaders of the Abbey Church in Azle (near Fortworth) Texas, and good friends of Andy and Lina. Perianne brings a message which contrasts authentic / goldy optimism with forced hope.
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Perrianne and Paul Brownback
 02 May 10
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Touching the World with God's Light Listen Download
Al reminds us that we carry God's light, and as a result that we can (and should look to) make a big difference to the world around us
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Al Bullen
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18 Apr 10 |
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Worship Listen Download
Helen speaks about the importance of meeting together in corporate worship, and how we all have a part to play in it
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Helen Davies
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11 Apr 10 |
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We're an Easter people Listen Download
Andy reminds us that Easter is what defines us; God is a lover not a lawyer, a liberator not a litigator, and the power of His love has overcome death for us. View accompanying slides
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Andy Read
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04 Apr 10 |
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Peace Listen Download
Grant, a student at Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry and part of the team currently visiting River, speaks on the Peace of God which each of us can know in our lives
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Grant Cain
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21 Mar 10 |
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Let's go for it - together Listen Download
In this Mothers Day message Helen takes the example of the TV show "extreme makeover - home edition" to encourage us to go for goals together as a Christian family in Marlow
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Helen Davies
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14 Mar 10 |
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The Tide's Turning Listen Download
Christen covers a selection of topics in this talk including feedback from the Pioneer Leaders' conference held over the last few days and picking up some of the threads from his talk in Marlow of 4 weeks ago. Like a box of chocolates, take a pick from the selection!
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Christen Forster
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07 Mar 10 |
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Philippians part 2 Listen Download
Judith finishes our mini-series on Philippians by covering chapters 3 & 4. Press on to the goal!
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Judith Forster
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21 Feb 10 |
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Being not doing Listen Download
In a wide-ranging talk Christen stresses the importance of being who God wants us to be rather than doing what He wants us to do.
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Christen Forster
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07 Feb 10 |
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He loves you because He loves you because... Listen Download
Nathan urges us to pursue vigourously our relationship with the God who loves us so much, and who has done so much for us in Jesus.
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Nathan Cantell
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31 Jan 10 |
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Philippians part 1 Listen Download
Judith delivers a great talk, the first of a short series on Philippians.
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Judith Forster
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24 Jan 10 |
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Safe and Dangerous Listen Download
Helen explains that God wants us to be safe, to be a safe place for others, and yet to be dangerous too . . . you'll have to listen! (Sorry, the first few mins of the talk are missing)
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Helen Davies
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17 Jan 10 |
Jealous for you Listen Download
Vicky encourages us to be single-minded this year in 'going for God' - to be as passionate for a better relationship with Him as He is for a better one with us. |
Vicky Earll
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03 Jan 10 |
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Immanuel Listen Download View slides
Andrew speaks on God being not just with us but in us - so that we can be the 'Hope of Glory' to everyone we meet.
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Andrew Rackstraw
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13 Dec 09 |
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Drawing out the gold Listen Download
Using the example of Peter, Judith explains how God wants to take each of us on a journey to become what He wants us to be, and encourages us to open ourselves to let Him draw out the gold He has put within
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Judith Forster
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06 Dec 09 |
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Eternity Listen Download
Helen asks: what eternally significant goal are you striving for? Is there anything hindering your progress that could be laid aside?
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29 Nov 09 |
God's secret plan Listen Download Accompanying slides
Geoff explains Paul's revelation as stated in Ephesians - that the culmination of God's plan wasn't Jesus' resurrection but what it meant for the whole world - that He wants everyone (whether currently part of the church or not) to be involved with Him.
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Geoff Wilson
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08 Nov 09
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Arise, Shine Listen Download
Vicky reaffirms that we can have confidence that we are the answer for the needs of our town and nation because as the church we already represent the fullness of Jesus, and His glory has already shone on us.
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Vicky Earll
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01 Nov 09 |
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Sow where you want to go Listen Download
Andy brings the challenge that if we truly want to see God at work in our lives both individually and as a church, we need to be serious about investing our time and resources into achieving this objective
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Andy Read
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18 Oct 09 |
Going up to the high places Listen Download
Colin brings a powerful word to the congregation about going up to the high places, shouting from them, and tearing down idols. |
Colin Barnes
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11 Oct 09 |
It's time for prayer walking Listen Download
Helen speaks about prayer walking, and why now is the right time to do it in Marlow. |
Helen Davies
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04 Oct 09 |
Walking in your destiny Listen Download
Speaking from the book of Esther Terry talks about how we can walk in the destiny that God has for us. (See also the accompanying slides) |
Terry Murphy
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27 Sep 09 |
The woman at the well Listen Download
Al Bullen speaks from John 4 by applying the story of the Woman at the Well to our situation today. Highly recommended (apologies that the very start of the message is missing). |
Al Bullen
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20 Sep 09 |
God doesn't need your money. . . Listen Download **Watch on RiverTV**
. . . but He does want you to give. Christen explains how we can overcome the natural human response to money and possessions and recounts some of his own journey in this area. |
Christen Forster
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06 Sep 09 |
Standing in the gap Listen Download
Jan brings an encouraging and positive message about intercession. We are called to take up our place as priests to stand in the gap for the world; to learn what is in God's heart for our town and for the people we know; to take authority by 'praying in' kingdom values and behaviours to the world around us.
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Jan Vickers
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30 Aug 09 |
Thailand Mission update Listen Download
Andy and Val give an update on their work in Thailand, the progress of their 'Glowing Life' foundation including plans to build a home for boys.
You may also wish to view the slideshow
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Andy & Val Simcock 23 Aug 09
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Turning to face the Grace-giver Listen Download
Judith speaks about the challenge of grace using the example of Jonathan's son Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9.
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Judith Forster
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26 Jul 09
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Panning for Gold Listen Download
Stephen challenges us to look for the gold in people's lives, just as God seeks out the positive in us.
| Al's talk on Grace wasn't recorded due to the need to keep confidences. However you can listen again to the U2 song "Grace" here: |
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"The Guardian" movie clip is here |
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Stephen Klemich
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19 Jul 09
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Chosen of God Listen Download
Colin finishes the talk from his last visit to Marlow in Feb! We are a chosen people not because God has selected just us to be saved whilst 'discarding' everyone else. *Everyone* in the world has been chosen by God for salvation. |
Colin Barnes
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05 Jul 09 |
