The River Christian Church, Auckland, NZ

Pastor Judy Dawson concluded the final part of the Healing series by highlighting the importance of being a safe and compassionate spiritual family. She emphasised the need to walk alongside those facing challenges, offering them love and support, throughout their journey, also learning to let things go and not let them stick to us.

This message in our Healing Series looks at how we respond when it seems like God delays in answering our prayers for healing. In seasons of waiting, there are powerful lessons to be learned—about trust, perseverance, and God's greater plan. Though we may not see it, He is always working behind the scenes to bring about His purpose in our lives.

God cares about every part of who we are - body, soul and spirit. In this message, Psalm Annika dives into the kind of healing that reaches beneath the surface: healing the inner self, the heart, and the places we often hide. Through the story of the Samaritan woman, we see how Jesus restores identity and invites us to live as fully loved children of God. When we feel marginalised, discouraged, or worn down, His healing touch reminds us that wholeness comes through surrender - when every part of our life is open to Him. 

God cares about every part of who we are — body, soul, and spirit. In this message, Ps Annika dives into the kind of healing that reaches beneath the surface: healing the inner self, the heart, and the places we often hide. Through the story of the Samaritan woman, we see how Jesus restores identity and invites us to live as fully loved children of God. When we feel marginalized, discouraged, or worn down, His healing touch reminds us that wholeness comes through surrender — when every part of our life is open to Him.

Ps Peter Morton looks at some of the challenges that we can face when we pray for healing, and how to remain solid in our faith despite questions and mystery. 

Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our new series on Healing - looking at the Biblical foundations for healing, and how it practically outworks in our lives.  

Healing is Supernatural! Pastor Judy Dawson shares that God, our Jehovah Rapha, is our healer and the importance of focusing on the Healer. He has given us the incredible gift of healing upon all who believe in Him, enabling us to heal others.

Pastor Judy Dawson's message, drawn from Psalm 34, focuses on the way prayer unfolds, as described in the chapter. She emphasises how our decisions shape not only our own lives, but also the lives of those around us.

In this message, Ps Claire unpacks the story of the Israelites in the wilderness and the tension we still face today—will we follow the cloud of God's presence, or the crowd of distraction, comparison, and complaint? From the pillar of fire to the voice of the Holy Spirit, we're reminded that God still leads, protects, and provides for His people. Discover how to tune out the noise, refocus your heart, and walk in rhythm with the God who goes before you, one step at a time.

Pastor Judy Dawson draws on Psalm 77 to remind us that it's perfectly normal to bring our raw emotions—anger, doubt, and questions—straight to God as we fight for our faith. The Psalms equip us with the ability to turn those doubts into genuine worship.

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks from Psalm 27. Hope is the default setting for David when trouble surrounded him. Psalm 27 teaches us how to make God as our Light and Salvation in times of fear.

God is calling us to build his church, with integrity, prayer and by working together. Pastor Annika shares a challenging message with keys from the book of Nehemiah, encouraging us to build the section of 'wall' that God puts in front of us. 

Psalm 73 wrestles with the question why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? Ps Peter Morton shares how this Psalm remains so relevant today, and the importance of regular encounters with God to sustain our walk with God and a true perspective on life.

Ps Peter Morton looks through the lens of Revelation 20-22 and encourages and challenges us on what Scripture says is yet to come after the return of Jesus.  

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks from Psalm 137, exploring how we can become captives of our own busy lives, preventing us from stepping into God's mission and working in His vineyard. 

Ps Peter closes out our morning on reporting back from Fiji ministry with a challenge from Isaiah 6.

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the series by speaking from Psalm 1 which sets forth two directions in life for us to choose. Psalm 1 show us, happiness and misery are the fruit of the choices we make in life. 

Ps Peter Morton encourages Dad's (and everyone!) to prioritise prayer in their lives, and looks at 3 powerful things that happen when we pray.  

Pastor Chris Dawson speaks from the life of Moses, our strength comes from the Lord to accomplish everything that He has called us to, as we wait on Him.

This Sunday we had guest speaker Ps Andrew Parrington from Living Well Rotorua, diving into a powerful conversation about God's "Homecoming". Together, we explore what it looks like to invite people back—to church, to the family of God, to the place they truly belong. From the heart of the prodigal son story to the call for us to create a “welcome home” culture, this message will stir your faith and challenge you to play your part in God's invitation. Please note: Due to technical difficulties during Sunday's service, the recording quality is lower than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

God wants us to prosper in all the areas of our lives, the health of our life is dependant on the health of our soul. Pastor Judy Dawson touches on five areas of our life that can have an impact because of our prosperous soul. 

Ps Judy Dawson talks about the 7 Feasts and the different timelines from the Bible that lead up to the Return of Jesus Christ.

Ps Peter Morton continues our 'God Who Is To Come' series - looking at the various timelines in Scripture that lead up to the return of Christ.  

Pastor Annika shares a challenging message on how to live with an eternal perspective, as we await Christ's return. How do we live in the tension between the brokenness of now and the perfect which is to come? 

Ps Peter Morton brings the second part of our series 'God Who Is To Come' - looking at some of the key events that Scripture shows will take place in the end times leading up to and around the return of Jesus.

Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our series 'God Who Is To Come' - looking at some of the key events that Scripture shows will take place in the end times leading up to and around the return of Jesus.    

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the series by speaking from Matthew 25, how to live a life with eternity in mind and with the mindset of readiness until Jesus comes. 

Andrew Mulcahey from Creation Ministries speaks about Creation and the evidence for design, and how to defend our faith to the world around us.

Ewan Cameron from the Open Door Ministries shares some of the stories of lives of persecuted christians and the cost of being a disciple of Jesus.

Colossians 3:18 through to chapter 4 gives guidance on marriage, family, and work that may feel countercultural—but when we put Jesus first and anchor our lives in His Word, we discover a better way to live and reflect God well in our world.

Pastor Judy Dawson finishes the last part of the Colossians series, speaking about the reality of living from above touches and changes everything about us - in the way we live and every relationship. 

Ps Peter Morton brings the next message in our series on Colossians looking at Colossians 3:1-17, which calls us to leave behind our old ways and fully embrace the new identity and status that God has for us in Christ.  

Pastor Chris Dawson speaks on the different garments that we need to choose to clothe ourselves for different occasions as fitting before the Lord.

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks from the 2nd chapter of Colossians bringing the real picture of who Jesus is and to live fully alive being rooted and built up in Him so nothing can disqualify our faith living.

Ps Peter Morton brings the second part of our Colossians series - looking at who Jesus is, what He's done for us, and the mission He's called us to.  

Ps Peter Morton brings the next part of our Colossians series from Colossians 3 - looking at what Jesus has called us to, and what we need to both lay down and press towards in order to stand strong in it.

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks from the 2nd chapter of Colossians bringing the real picture of who Jesus is and to live fully alive being rooted and built up in Him so nothing can disqualify our faith living.

Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our Colossians series, looking at 1:1-12 and showing the impact our lives can have, the power of ongoing prayer, the vital importance of developing relationship with God and how we can live a life worthy of our calling and bring pleasure to God's heart.  

Pastor Annika takes us through the second part of Colossians 1, challenging us with what image do we have of God? How are we continuing with our faith? And are we living out the mission God has given us?

Ps Peter Morton brings the final part of our 'More Than Words' series - looking at what it means to 'Stand on the Word of God' - and how we have to RUN before we can STAND. 

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the Colossians series, bringing insight to whom it was written, how to bear fruit of faith and Love and how to be strengthened in power and might to continue to walk in the light.

Pastor James Anson brings a powerful message on how to live an Ignited life and to Ignite others.

Pastor Judy Dawson brings a practical message on how to approach God's word and activate it for our day to day living. God's word is the MAP for life and to bring us closer to Jesus. 

While we're called to ‘hear and obey' the Word of God, not all of the Bible is straightforward reading, and some passages can bring questions and confusion as to who God is and what he requires of us. Ps Lyall Carter shares a basic framework for how we can approach the more difficult sections of God's Word.

Prophetic words spoken by Pastor Len Buttner.

Pastor Len Buttner brings a prophetic message on how to prepare ourselves for spiritual warfare for the purpose that God has placed in each one of our lives. 

While we're called to ‘hear and obey' the Word of God, not all of the Bible is straightforward reading, and some passages can bring questions and confusion as to who God is and what he requires of us. Pastor Peter Morton shares a basic framework for how we can approach the more difficult sections of God's Word. 

Pastor James Anson brings a powerful message on how to live a ignited life and to ignite others. 

Ps Peter Morton brings the first message in our new series 'More Than Words' - looking at why we need the Bible, how God uses it in our lives, where to begin and how to hear God's voice through the Scriptures.