The River Christian Church, Auckland, NZ

What if the biggest thing holding you back from sharing your faith isn't a lack of knowledge—but the lies you've believed about yourself? In this message from the Witness series, Ps Annika shares how stepping out in faith transformed ordinary moments into opportunities to point people to Jesus. Discover how to overcome fear, silence the lies that keep you from speaking up, and confidently share your testimony using simple biblical principles. No matter your past or your experience, God can use your story to impact others.

Pastor Judy Dawson shares that we all can share the Gospel. In this message, discover that sharing your faith doesn't have to be complicated. Learn practical, everyday steps to naturally share the hope of Jesus with your friends, family, neighbours, and those God places in your life.

Ps Peter Morton shares 6 keys for us to help us become more intentional in our call to as witnesses for Christ

"What Is Truth?" — a powerful journey through scripture that uncovers why truth matters, where it's been lost, and how we can stand on the One who said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."  

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the Witness series, exploring WHY We Share the Gospel. Discover God's heart for the lost, to have the same love to see that you are uniquely positioned to reach people around you - your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues - in ways that no one else can.

From Jeremiah 33:10–11, guest speaker Ps Andrew Parrington, reminds us that God restores what has been lost—joy, gladness, first love, and testimony. Discover the power of prophecy, testimony, and restored passion as God fulfills His promise that "there shall be heard again" the sounds of joy and gladness in His house.

Len Buttner shares a prophetic message from the scripture Mark 10:46-52.

What if blessing, greatness, and success look completely different in God's Kingdom? In the final message of our Kingdom Redefined series, Ps Claire explores how Jesus redefines what it means to live a transformed life that reflects His character and His Kingdom.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Ephesians 4:1-3 on how God has called us to relate to each other, and why the relationships that we have with one another in church matter so much.

Ps Peter Morton shares from the account of Elijah in 1 Kings 17 to reveal the kingdom mindset in how we approach provision and finance

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks about living as Kingdom people carrying the traits of the qualities of God in excellence and in generosity. When excellence and generosity become part of our lives, we reflect His character and reveal His Kingdom to the world around us.

Pastor Judy Dawson speaks about the Kingdom attitude that is found in the tension between humility and boldness. Humility keeps us grounded, reminding us that every gift, opportunity, and victory comes from God. Boldness gives us the courage to step into all that God has called us to do. The challenge is holding both together.

Ps Peter Morton shares from Ephesians 4:1-3 on how God has called us to relate to each other, and why the relationships that we have with one another in church matter so much.  

In a world consumed by identity confusion, the loudest voices are leaving people more lost than ever. We'll cut through the noise and anchor ourselves in the unshakeable truth of what our Creator says about us.

Ps Peter Morton looks at what it means to have our 'eyes opened' and to see God, ourselves and our calling in a whole new way.  

In a world consumed by identity confusion, the loudest voices are leaving people more lost than ever. We'll cut through the noise and anchor ourselves in the unshakeable truth of what our Creator says about us.

Pastor Judy Dawson starts the Kingdom Redefined series focussing on Kingdom Vision. Having Kingdom Vision redefines the way we look at our circumstances. The eyes He wants to touch are not the physical eyes but the eyes of our heart. 

Drawing from Luke 5, where Jesus calls the disciples to "go out into the deep and let down your nets," guest speaker Ps Paul Saunders from Hope Centre Wellington, explores stepping out in faith, trusting God beyond comfort zones, and obeying His call even when the outcome is uncertain. Be encouraged and challenged to move deeper in your walk with God, to let down your nets, and discover what can happen when faith meets obedience.

Every victory has its own backstory and a battle to be faced. Pastor Judy Dawson shares the significance of building an altar of praise during times of testing and after a battle. By doing so, when we revisit those areas within our hearts, we are reminded not of the scars left by the battles but of the God who brings forth victory.

Pastor Annika shares a Mothers Day message, encouraging us all to sow seeds into the lives around us. All seeds hold the potential to grow, but they must be planted in healthy environments to flourish into who they've been created to be.   

On Mother's Day, Pastor Judy Dawson shares insights on the importance of building what God has given in our hands. She encourages us not to become the victim of the past tragedies, but to rise above them and create a safe environment where future generations can flourish.

Grant brings a challenging message drawn from the life of David. While David excelled in certain aspects of his life, he often exhibited passivity in his personal relationships. To address the challenges of living a divided life, we must be intentional in cultivating the courage necessary to confront the obstacles we face on a daily basis.

We each carry a unique narrative in our minds, which often diverges from the story that God has written for our lives. Pastor Judy Dawson emphasises the significance of examining the contexts we believe and highlights the necessity of aligning our perspectives with God's story. This alignment allows us to become vessels of extended blessings in the lives of others.

Pastor Judy Dawson, speaks about the unique purpose God has for every individual. Also, she offers guidance on navigating the obstacles that come our way to continue to live on our divine purpose. 

Ps Claire dives into Jesus' parable of the ten bridesmaids to reveal that the oil represents the Holy Spirit—and challenges us to stay close to God, be continually filled, and live a life that's ready, not just on the surface but from the inside out.

Pastor Chris Dawson reflects on the life of David, illustrating how he faced every battle with the assurance that the Lord fought on his behalf. It is important to remember that the King ultimately holds the final authority whenever we find ourselves in difficult situations.

We all want to walk in resurrection power, but there's no resurrection without a crucifixion!  Ps Peter Morton shows the powerful link between 'losing our lives' and 'living in Christ'.  

Listen to the Good Friday service sermon shared by Sanjay, Madelein and Barbara. Communion service led by Ps Judy.

Pastor Judy Dawson shares the transformative power of God through resurrection. She emphasises how resurrection not only revives but also recommissions individuals to embrace new purposes in their lives. God has the best restorative plan if we are willing to put down our plans and allow Him to restore.

This Good Friday, we paused to remember the sacrifice, the love, and the hope at the heart of the story. Join us as we reflect on what this day means and why it still matters today.

The gospel doesn't stop with us — it comes to us, but it's meant to go through us. We're called to be people who are equipped for both the battle and the mission: to take ground, bring hope, and see lives set free. Who has God placed near you that feels far from Him? Let's lean in together as we discover what it means to live with purpose, carry the gospel boldly, and make an impact right where we are.

Pastor Judy Dawson brings a challenging message regarding the choice of embracing the valuable treasure that is the Kingdom of God, stressing the importance of daily picking up the cross and walking the narrow road to follow Jesus.

Spending time with God isn't ultimately a question of finding more hours in the day, but of seeking first His Kingdom above all else. For when we get to the heart of the matter, we discover the the matter is truly one of the heart. 

From resetting our priorities to getting practical with habits, this message in our Devoted series by Ps Claire dives into how small, consistent rhythms shape who we become. We explore simple, powerful tools—like habit-building principles and the HEAR Bible reading method—to help move from intention to action.  

Spending time with God isn't ultimately a question of finding more hours in the day, but of seeking first His kingdom above all else. For when we get to the heart of the matter, we discover that the matter is truly one of the heart.

Prophetic Words from Sunday Morning.

Ps Judy Dawson shares the significance of not only being listeners of God's word but also allowing it to transform us. By regularly engaging with Scripture, we establish guardrails in our lives that guide us in making sound choices and decisions.

Ps Peter Morton talks about the importance of rhythms in our lives and how to make our time with God part of our daily and weekly rhythms. 

How do we actually hear God when we read the Bible? In last Sunday's message from our Devoted series, Ps Annika explores four simple but powerful practices that help move Scripture from just words on a page to a living conversation with God.

Ps Peter Morton brings the first part of our Devoted series on spending regular time with God - exploring how we practically walk out Matthew 6:6 - go into your room, close the door, pray to your Father.  

Pastor Judy Dawson offers valuable insights on how to be effective during our time with God. She highlights three important aspects to focus on during our daily devotional moments, emphasising how these practices equip us to face the unseen battles in our lives effectively.

On Sunday we celebrated joining the New Life Churches network with Ps Adam White. We were reminded that real impact doesn't start with activity — it starts with presence. When we draw near to God, everything else begins to align. Presence produces purpose Presence ignites passion Presence clarifies purpose

Please listen to the overall plan for the Year 2026 at The River Pukekohe. Also, Pastor Judy Dawson invites you to dive into the incredible flow of God that flows straight from His throne! Discover how to tap into this divine flow and become a blessing, experiencing an overflowing joy in every aspect of your life and to become a blessing to others. 

The decisions we make will greatly impact our future. Pastor Annika looks at four different responses that we can have towards the Lord and what can happen if we respond well to the Gods prompting.  

Grant shares the challenges and choices from Luke 5, that Simon had to make from following Jesus at a distance to the miraculous catch out in the deep. This message will encourage you to use your gifts to partner with Jesus to build the local Church. 

As we approach the beginning of a new year, perhaps you feel rested and ready for 2026 and you're in a mountain top moment in life. Or perhaps you feel like you're running for your life. Perhaps you have just had enough. Through Elijah's raw, real life experience recorded in 1 Kings 19: 1 - 13, we will explore the broom bush moments, discover our call to a service of simplicity, and finally we will find our and the rest of humanity's destiny is to stand ready at the mouth of the cave.

Ps Peter Morton shares keys to David's unshakeable life from Psalm 16, to give insights into how we can live unshakeable lives in a world that is in upheaval.  

Pastor Judy Dawson shares the significance of each person's role even if it occurs in the dark, cold and in the unseen place. Just as olives are crushed and undergo various processes to yield pure oil for a higher purpose, the Christian journey is filled with challenges. However, Jesus calls us higher to bring life through our death.

Ps Peter Morton draws from Psalms 16, to reveal the secret of David's unshakeable strength in God, and to show us how we can have that same strength in our lives too. 

On Sunday Grant looked at Luke 5 and shared the challenges and choices that Simon had to make from following Jesus at a distance to the miraculous catch out in the deep. This message will encourage you to use your gifts to partner with Jesus to build the local church.