Oasis Church

In May '24 Nathan spoke about the River being 'called to March together, not stand alone'. In this sermon he recaps and looks at the role we have in discipleship to, 1) Pick a Brother up, and 2) To pick yourself up. He also reflects on the passing of the generals and how God is prepares a new generation to lead.

Family with a healthy culture is the best context for new life to be nurtured and developed. There is a prophetic significance of dedicating parents for us all. As we take seriously the call to parent spiritually, we will see many believers born & disciples made

A brief look at Acts tells us that as the Spirit moves, and the gospel spreads, growth follows and personal and societal change occurs. So change management becomes a regular feature of our lives.

Andy and Theresa Merrick - here for the weekend.

Pete continues our series 'Joyful New Covenant Sacrifices'.Jesus' sacrifice was sufficient to bring about our salvation for which we are eternally grateful. But what does it mean for us to lay our lives down and live for Jesus?

This is a prophetic song/word from Martyn during the meeting; that reminds us who we are - and whose we are ...

Lawrence demonstrates that Jesus is preparing His church for acceleration.

Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection and is still meeting with people today. We get to live alive, forgiven, free, powerful, hopeful and joy filled because of His life in us.

Martin invites us to consider the power of the tongue and helps us understand how our words can be a blessing or a curse.

Usung the reference for the bible verse Matthew 28:19 (Therefore go and make disciples ...) Pete introduces a new 'card game' based resource we have developed to help us have disciple making conversations . (For more information about this resource email us at info@theriver.uk

Jackie talks about how important it is to know who we are in God and not allow labels or masks to impede growth.

As part of our current preach series on 'Sacrifices we 'get' to make as believers', Pete encourages us to draw near to God and each other and in so doing relinquish an independence mindset.

In Romans 12 Paul urges us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices. How we view our bodies is so important both for our own benefit and for the advancement of the Kingdom.

We had a great weekend with Paul and Sarah Oakley ministering to us.

Exciting times for us all - and especially three people who have decided to be baptised.

Life is full of uncertainties, challenges, and disappointments. We all face moments where hope seems distant, and fear, doubt, or despair try to take over. But as followers of Christ, we are called to choose hope—not just as a feeling, but as a firm decision rooted in God's promise.

When we give our sacrifice of praise to God as a testimony to His name, there's a strategic importance because it helps us prepare for what God has in store for us.

Ruth explores how bringing a new covenant sacrifice of praise is good for us and those around us in bringing breakthrough.

Ruth and Pete outline the history and the future of the building and the opportunity to buy it.

Lawrence helps us see others and ourselves according to the Spirit, sets us free to take great risks for God.

Martyn helped us think through together of how the Holy Spirit is also called 'the Spirit of Jesus', and 'the Spirit of your Father'; so my spirit actually communes with all the Members of the Godhead. Developing individual communion with the Lord isn't easy nowadays, what with the intrusive digital world and the busyness of life's demands - nevertheless, the habit of hearing the knock of Jesus on my heart's door and then surrendering to Him joining me in my spirit over a meal and intimate conversation (Revelation 3:20) is so wonderful.

Fire on the mountain or fire on our heads? Same fire, same presence of the Lord but completely different covenental contexts. Let's be 'very bold' as the Apostle Paul encourages us to be as we steward His presence in our day.

Ruth and Pete consider with thankfulness all that 2024 has been & look forward with anticipation all God has for us in 2025.

Listen and receive as Pete shares from Isaiah 9:6 this Christmas. Feelings of uncertainty, circumstances, paralysis, self doubt and unsettledness plague society and yet even Jesus' name brings the promise of deliverance from these things.

Andy reminds us that Jesus is with us even in our darkest moments. He is not just with us when we are doing well.

Pete invites Jan MacFarlane to share her experiences of living life in partnership with the Spirit.

Martin talks about some of the lies the enemy tries to use to deceive us and how Jesus has done everything on our behalf for us to partner with God.

Rodney is a visitor from Global Awakening. He reminds us that Jesus taught us to fish with nets not hooks!

A great evening with Jo Moody from Agape Freedom Fighters.

Exciting times for The River and four people wanting to be baptised!

Ruth shares her belief that the current move of Holy Spirit that we are seeing is as much about our internal growth & development as disciples as it is about signs & wonders.

Lawrence helped us understand that worshipping in the wilderness and hard times creates springs of life and prepares the way for the people to encounter God.

Ruth encourages us that the anointing we have received is for purpose and presents us with lenses through which to view any disappointments & discouragements.

Our visiting speaker Ian King spoke about Abraham's father Terah, who had a similar call, but only got halfway. Ian looks at 3 issues that can cause us to stop short in our calling, if we are not aware of them.

Pete follows up on his talk last week with MORE FIRE from his recent visit to Brazil with Randy Clarke:- spiritual hunger humility retreat

Pete shares some of his experiences in Brazil with Randy Clark and Raj shares some of her experiences in Rwanda. Followed by a church-wide impartation.

Alan reminds us; when we hear the dogs of doom barking at the doors of our destiny we know that victory is close! The enemy seeks to deceive by sowing lies, stealing, killing and destroying. If we withstand the fear and step forward we find the dogs are just chihuahuas with megaphones!

Pete opens up the year with a call to choose unity over quarrelling and division. We choose to recommit ourselves to one another.

Our last summer service with the theme of 'FIRE' we end appropriately with the theme of Pentecost. Esther and Lawrence Hurter take us on a journey with Holy Spirit ....

Augustina continues our summer theme of 'Fire' with Refiners fire - Malachi 3:2

We started with a quiz and a short film clip (deleted). Here is Maddie helping us to understand the significance of the burning bush.

Our association with Nigel and Cherly has been reignited with Lawrence and Esther being with us.