The River Community Church | Edmonton, Alberta

November 16th, 2008 | Our Zambian Neighbours

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:37:36 -0800

Our Zambian Neighbours | November 16th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Partners in Hope

Running time: 0:29:31
Size: 13.6 MB

Summary:
In the third week of our Partners in Hope campaign, we talked about our emerging Zambia Partnership. In case you do not know, The River is the process of partnering with 50 communities in Zambia, Africa. Our recently returned Zambia Team shared their experiences and insights.

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Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

November 2nd, 2008 | Lets Roll

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:04:54 -0800

Lets Roll | November 2nd, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Partners In Hope

Running time: 0:20:37
Size: 9.5 MB

Summary:
On Sunday, we kicked off our November SERVE project called Partners in Hope. Pastor Bruce gave a visionary message based on Amos 5 entitled Lets Roll. We received a ton of important information including stuff about River on the Road and An Evening With Romeo Dallaire.

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Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

October 26th, 2008 | Freed to Be

Pastor Karen Wilk — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:30:40 -0700

Freed to Be | October 26th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Karen Wilk
Series: Break Free

Running time: 0:29:52
Size: 13.8 MB

Summary:
As we came to the end of our series, we had to ask the question, set free for what? Could it be that we are set free not just for our own sakes but for the sake of others, for the sake of the world? On Sunday, we explored how you can continue to gain strength by getting out of the charger and into the action - set free to free others!

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Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

October 19th, 2008 | Repairing Relationships

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:20:09 -0700

Repairing Relationships | October 19th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Break Free

Running time: 0:44:44
Size: 20.6 MB

Summary:
Part of breaking free involves restoring damaged relationships in our lives. We need to seek and find relational healing. We need to strap on our tool belts and repair what is broken. This means both asking and extending forgiveness. If we have the courage to take this step we are well on our way to being fully free.

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Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

October 12th, 2008 | Making Changes

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:14:31 -0700

Making Changes | October 12th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Break Free

Running time: 0:27:56
Size: 12.9 MB

Summary:
In the fifth week of our Break Free series, we talked about how to gain momentum in living the free life that God wants us to live. We will also celebrated Thanksgiving and the goodness of God.

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Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

September 28th, 2008 | Dumping The Junk

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:04:58 -0700

Dumping The Junk | September 28th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Break Free

Running time: 0:30:35
Size: MB MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Handing God control of our lives involves repentance. Repentance literally means to change our minds and it has two distinct movements. The first is a turning away from our old life, our old practices and our old way of thinking. On Sunday morning, we began the process of taking a fearless and searching moral inventory.

September 21st, 2008 | The Power to Change

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:38:13 -0700

The Power to Change | September 21st, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Break Free

Running time: 0:00:00
Size: 14.1 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In our second week of our Break Series series, we learned where the power to change comes from. We also learned that the solution to our problems comes not by trying harder or making even more promises, but by looking up and letting God begin to change us from the inside out.

September 14th, 2008 | What Chains?

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:48:06 -0700

What Chains? | September 14th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Break Free

Running time: 0:36:00
Size: 16.6 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
On Sunday we kicked off our Break Free series with a message entitled What Chains?. We discovered together that as much as we like to deny it, we all have chains. These chains are borne out of tendency to try to play God, which is never a good idea.

September 7th, 2008 | 5th Birthday Celebration

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:21:34 -0700

5th Birthday Celebration | September 7th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Homecoming Sunday

Running time: 0:16:24
Size: 7.6 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
The River is 5 years old so its time to party! We are talking cake for everyone. We also commissioned members of our new plant MosaicHouse as well as our new elders.

August 24th, 2008 | As You Wish

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:22:19 -0700

As You Wish | August 24th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:37:33
Size: 17.3 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
The life that says, As you wish, from one moment to the next opens itself up to Gods presence and power. It becomes a conduit through which God can transform the world.

August 17th, 2008 | A Beautiful Mind

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:10:25 -0700

A Beautiful Mind | August 17th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:36:36
Size: 16.9 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
We all hear voices. Some of them are distorted and destructive; they speak to me thoughts of envy, resentment and fear. Some of them are healthy and strong; they speak words of truth and love. The ones I listen to shape my life. But there is one Voice above all to which we are called to listen. It is the voice of God. Of course, this begs the question: how do I hear Gods voice? How do I allow my thoughts to be transformed by His? On Sunday we talked about how God wants to give you a beautiful mind.

August 10th, 2008 | God of Heaven Come Down

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:50:23 -0700

God of Heaven Come Down | August 10th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:31:56
Size: 14.7 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
The story of the Bible is not primarily about the desire of people to be with God; it is about the desire of God to be with people. One night, in a place he later called Beth-el (the house of God), a guy by the name of Jacob found this out. In a dream, God revealed his great desire to be WITH Jacob and ultimately with us. On Sunday we talked about how God is closer than you think.

August 3rd, 2008 | The Secret to a Content Life

Pastor Victor Ko — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:19:21 -0700

The Secret to a Content Life | August 3rd, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Victor Ko
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:39:52
Size: 18.4 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Have you learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want? On Sunday we found out how you can do everything through Jesus who gives you strength.

July 27th, 2008 | Get a L-I-F-E, Part 2

Pastor Karen Wilk — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:28:51 -0700

Get a L-I-F-E, Part 2 | July 27th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Karen Wilk
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:30:03
Size: 13.9 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
What is it about the life of fully devoted followers of Jesus that is so intriguing? The fact that they are Loved unconditionally sets them free to love themselves and others just they way they are and the fact that they no longer carry around guilt, fear nor shame sets them free to live with Integrity. On Sunday, we looked at how life with Jesus is Fruitful and Empowering, two more reasons to get a life! And we also celebrated the Lords Supper together.

July 20th, 2008 | Cinderella Kissed A Fella

Ben Fortier — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:00:15 -0700

Cinderella Kissed A Fella | July 20th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Ben Fortier
Series: Special Guest Speaker

Running time: 0:22:18
Size: 10.3 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Special Guest Speaker: Ben Fortier, Cinderella Kissed A Fella.

July 13th, 2008 | Get a L-I-F-E

Pastor Karen Wilk — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:30:14 -0700

Get a L-I-F-E | July 13th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Karen Wilk
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:28:20
Size: 13.1 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Ever noticed that there is something different about those who call themselves followers of Jesus? Ever wonder what and why this is? On Sunday, we explore together some of the characteristics of Jesus followers that intrigue us...Part 1 of 2

July 6th, 2008 | It All Goes Back In The Box - Matthew 6:25-34

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:31:17 -0700

It All Goes Back In The Box - Matthew 6:25-34 | July 6th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:43:33
Size: 20 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
One of the most popular games in the 20th century is Parker Brothers MONOPOLY. To win, one needs to make a wholesale commitment to acquisition. For many in our culture, MONOPOLY is more than just a board game. It is a way of life. But, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6 that no matter who we are or what we have acquired, at the end of the game, it all goes back in the box. Is this reality shaping how you play the game of life?

June 29th, 2008 | Two Yous - 2 Corinthians 4:7-17

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:29:57 -0700

Two Yous - 2 Corinthians 4:7-17 | June 29th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Text Messages

Running time: 0:28:09
Size: 13 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
On Sunday we launched a summer series called Text Messages. It is a series in which we are focusing in on specific Bible passages. This week we looked at the outward you and the inward you. According to the Bible, one is wasting away and one has the potential of being renewed. Which one do you spend more time on? Which one REALLY matters?

June 22nd, 2008 | Memory Makers and Future Shapers

Pastor Karen Wilk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:12:56 -0700

Memory Makers and Future Shapers | June 22nd, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Karen Wilk
Series: Special Message

Running time: 0:24:42
Size: 11.4 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
These things empower us to live meaningful and fruitful lives. On Sunday we explored how remembering enables us to trust God and move forward as we celebrate Baptism, Lords Supper and the year that has past and is coming!

June 15th, 2008 | God, our Father

Pastor Victor Ko — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:51:19 -0700

God, our Father | June 15th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Victor Ko
Series: Father`s Day

Running time: 0:31:58
Size: 14.7 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
As we celebrated Fathers Day, we thought about why God has been described as a father figure. Since God has no gender what are the implications of this title so far as our relationship to him is concerned?

June 8th, 2008 | Why I Believe

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:09:12 -0700

Why I Believe | June 8th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt Finale

Running time: 0:35:38
Size: 16.4 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
There are so many different faith commitments out there. What makes us think the Christian faith is the right one? We looked at the head, heart and hands of the matter.

June 1st, 2008 | Faith and Belief

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:17:03 -0700

Faith and Belief | June 1st, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:34:09
Size: 15.7 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In our continuing series, we asked and answer two questions. First, why is it that so many people claim to believe the same things about God, Jesus and the church, but their lives look so radically different? And second, how is what we believe meant to transform us.

May 25th, 2008 | Faith and Mystery

Pastor Victor Ko — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:53:53 -0700

Faith and Mystery | May 25th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Victor Ko
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:23:24
Size: 11 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Can faith be fully comprehended? If not, is reason able to understand its mystery? On Sunday we engaged ourselves in a message where faith can be clothed in a garment of mystery. And the latter will draw us nearer to the wonder of God.

May 18th, 2008 | Faith, Sin and The Cross

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:40:59 -0700

Faith, Sin and The Cross | May 18th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:31:31
Size: 14.1 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In our continuing series called Faith and Doubt, we dealt with two critical questions; namely, what is wrong with the world? And, what is Gods answer to the worlds problems. We also celebrated communion.

May 11th, 2008 | What are you longing for?

Pastor Karen Wilk — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:10:23 -0700

What are you longing for? | May 11th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Karen Wilk
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:29:02
Size: 13.4 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In each of us there is this yearning, this longing for something more, something better, deeper, more beautiful, true, eternal. We get a taste of it when we walk through a garden or pause before a stunning work of art or listen to a moving piece of music but can it ever really be satisfied? Could this longing point to something, Someone beyond ourselves? Perhaps a God who loves us.

April 27th, 2008 | Faith and Hell

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:25:59 -0700

Faith and Hell | April 27th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:37:18
Size: 17.2 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In our last week looking at objections to the Christian faith, we looked at the question, How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell? Learn how the question itself is misleading and that Hell may in fact be locked from the inside.

April 20th, 2008 | Faith and The Silence of God

Pastor Bruce Gritter and Pastor Victor Ko — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:50:55 -0700

Faith and The Silence of God | April 20th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter and Pastor Victor Ko
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:37:10
Size: 17.1 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In our continuing series called, Faith and Doubt, we examined some of the most troubling questions that people have in relation to faith including the problem of pain.

April 13th, 2008 | The Leap of Doubt

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:25:54 -0700

The Leap of Doubt | April 13th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:33:35
Size: 15.5 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
On Sunday we looked at how underneath every objection to Christianity, there is alternative belief statement. We also learned how this truth turns some common, coffee house objections on their head.

April 6th, 2008 | Faith and Science

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:03:00 -0700

Faith and Science | April 6th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:37:18
Size: 17.2 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Some argue that modern science has made the idea of faith and belief obsolete, or undermined the credibility of the Bible. Are they right? On Sunday morning we found out.

March 30th, 2008 | Introduction

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:49:15 -0700

Introduction | March 30th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Faith and Doubt

Running time: 0:25:59
Size: 12 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
On Sunday morning, we kicked off a brand new series called Faith and Doubt. We also heard from our Mexico trippers and what they experienced on their mission trip to Mexicali, Mexico.

March 23rd, 2008 | Audacious Hope

Pastor Victor Ko — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:57:56 -0700

Audacious Hope | March 23rd, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Victor Ko
Series: Easter at The River

Running time: 0:25:49
Size: 11.9 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
On Sunday, we discovered that out of the tomb came the power of The Resurrection. Our audacious hope.

March 16th, 2008 | Message in a Bottle

Pastor Victor Ko — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:32:29 -0700

Message in a Bottle | March 16th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Victor Ko
Series: Easter at The River

Running time: 0:24:55
Size: 11.5 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
Have you ever wondered if God is sending a message to us? What if his message came in a bottle? What would be in it? On Palm Sunday we opened this bottle from God.

March 9th, 2008 | Handling Wealth Wisely

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:28:23 -0700

Handling Wealth Wisely | March 9th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Basic Training

Running time: 0:31:21
Size: 14.5 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
As we wrap up our 5 week series on the book of James called Basic Training, we looked at what James has to say about wealth.

March 2nd, 2008 | Relational Intelligence

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:55:41 -0800

Relational Intelligence | March 2nd, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Basic Training

Running time: 0:33:58
Size: 15.7 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
In the fourth week of our series on the book of James called Basic Training, we looked at how to build wise relationships.

February 24th, 2008 | Taming the Tongue

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:55:41 -0800

Taming the Tongue | February 24th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Basic Training

Running time: 0:13:05
Size: 6.1 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
The human tongue wields amazing power. It can speak words that bring affirmation, encouragement and love; but it can also speak words that hurt and leave soul damaging scars. The reality is that what comes out of our mouths is an indication of what is going on inside of our hearts.

February 17th, 2008 | Just do it!

Pastor Bruce Gritter — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:35:47 -0800

Just do it! | February 17th, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: Basic Training

Running time: 0:36:53
Size: 17.0 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
On Sunday morning, we joined Pastor Bruce for week two of our series on The Book of James called Basic Training. We took a in depth look at one of the most practical books in the Bible.

February 3rd, 2008 | Hairspray

Pastor Karen Wilk — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:38:17 -0800

Hairspray | February 3rd, 2008
Sermon at The River Community Church, Edmonton Alberta

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Gritter
Series: God in the Movies

Running time: 0:29:36
Size: 13.7 MB

Website: http://www.rivercommunity.ca/

Summary:
There is something about Tracy Turnblad that inspires us all. Could it be that she portrays the freedom that we all long for but wonder how to attain? We back brushed our hair and enjoyed the last message in our God in the Movies series.