Teaching Series
Our teaching series below have links to each episode on YouTube as well as study questions to use in your personal study or connect group.
Many of us love a conspiracy theory, but there is really one conspiracy FACT behind them all. Even when we can’t always see his hand at work,
‘In all things, God works silently, yet certainly’
Susanna Wesley
In an age obsessed with conspiracy theories and hidden agendas, we often find ourselves searching for what’s real—yearning for a truth that cuts through the noise.
Join us for a five-week series where shadows loom large, motives are mixed, and danger is never far away. Yet woven through every twist is a deeper story: a truth that sets you free.
Behind the schemes, the whispers, and the unseen threats, there is a hand at work. A hand guiding, aligning, and redeeming — even when it seems silent.
The ancient biblical story of Esther reminds us that God is present in the gaps, active in the shadows, and faithful in the uncertainties. Across five weeks, Conspiracy uncovers the hidden workings of God in a world that feels out of control, revealing that the greatest truth is not the one shouted the loudest, but the one quietly shaping history.
A 3-week Vision series focussed on one key passage: 2 Timothy 1:6-10. We will introduce our key verse for the year:
‘For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.’ (2 Timothy 1:7)
‘”Courage, dear heart," and the voice, she felt sure, was Aslan’s’
(C.S. Lewis, the Voyage of the Dawn Treader)
As we stand at the threshold of a new season, we’re invited not to shrink back, but to step forward with steady hearts and lifted heads. Courage, dear heart is a three-week journey of living with confidence and boldness in a time that calls for fearless faith. Instead of timidity, we choose to trust. Instead of hesitation, we choose to move. Instead of retreat, we choose to seize the opportunities placed before us in this pivotal moment of history. Take courage, dear heart. The moment is now.
Join us this year, online or in person, for the wonderful Advent and Christmas season! Hear the classic Christmas stories you may or may not already known, told in a way that’s accessible for all.
Does everything seem like a battle to you? As conflict and war take the headlines, and in life where so many things seem a battle, join
us for an important 3-week series about being the right kind of Army. What does it mean to fight the good fight? And how do we do it?
Some Bible verses are comforting, encouraging, and inspiring, the kind we print on mugs, stick on our fridges, or turn to in tough times. But what happens when those verses don’t seem to ring true in real life? Could it be they’re more complex, and even more powerful, than we first thought?
And then there are the other verses. The ones that make us uncomfortable. The ones we’d never put on a fridge magnet: passages about violence, judgment, or topics that feel shocking, confusing, or even off-putting. What are we supposed to do with those?
Over 8 weeks, we’ll explore both the comforting and the challenging parts of the Bible: the verses we love and the ones we’d rather ignore. Along the way, we’ll discover that even the most difficult passages might hold a truth better and deeper than we ever imagined.
“Above all, I see an increased hunger in Christians to change things, a willingness to take Jesus at his word, an increased ambition to make a difference and a reluctance to settle for anything less than the complete transformation of the church, their communities and the world in Jesus' name.”
— Emma Ineson
What might your own walk with Jesus look like in a few years’ time? How might your faith grow, your relationships deepen, and your influence bring change where you are?
King Solomon was not only an ancestor of Jesus, he was also known for being the King of Israel who built the first Temple in Jerusalem. With his exceptional wisdom, he is credited as the main author of the book of Proverbs. Over this series, we’ll examine Judges, Kings, and even those trying to usurp the throne, in the lineage leading up to Solomon—figures who made foolish choices in their walk with God that may have helped to inspire Solomon’s wisdom literature. As we look at aspects of foolishness and paths of wisdom, may we learn from these characters and discern how we can avoid making the same mistakes in our own lives.
Life can be a blur, and we end up on cruise control. We do the same things, think the same thoughts, and never feel fully alive. We want to hit the reset button and dial back in to the joy and truth we find in Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, may we feel empowered and energised for “eyes wide open” living!
At the start of the year, our church spent three days in prayer and fasting. During that time, many in our church felt that God was stirring us to respond, calling us to reawaken our faith and rekindle a sense of wonder in Him. After seasons of uncertainty, we are hungry for where God is leading us. This series invites us to see afresh the incredible hope and strength found in Christ. Rooted in Isaiah 40, we pray it reminds us all of God's everlasting love and renews our spirits for the journey ahead.
Featured Talks
Current Theme: Discipleship
“Anyone who does not hate father and mother… cannot be my disciple.”
Did Jesus really mean we should hate our families and even ourselves? Together we’ll wrestle with these shocking words and discover what wholehearted discipleship truly looks like.
What does it mean to grow deeper in discipleship? Instead of viewing this process as a lot of hard work we must do, let us instead consider Jesus’ words when he says “abide in me.”
Everyone loves hearing good news. What could happen if we played our part in being bringers of hope? That might mean sharing our own personal stories of how Jesus changed our lives or even asking someone to come to church. Each one of us has a part to play in bringing the good news to our community!
Discover why faith sometimes means stepping out of your comfort zone. We explore what it means to be riskier in our faith for the sake of future generations. What challenges us to trust God more deeply, embrace risk over fear, and live boldly for Jesus in everyday life?
God gives us clear directions through the Bible and puts people around us to keep us from making foolish mistakes. Do we pause to listen to their wisdom and advice?
We’ll explore what true spiritual growth looks like as we journey from transformation to Christlikeness. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and Romans 12, we’ll look at what it means to answer the call to grow deeper in character, resilience, wisdom, and love. God doesn’t just want us saved, He wants us mature, reflecting Jesus in our thinking, habits, relationships, and service. Reflect on how the Holy Spirit empowers us to reset our mindset, rewire our patterns, and move from spiritual infancy to maturity.
The things we meditate on and fill our minds with are reflected in the person we become. To become more like Jesus—and understand what He meant when He said that by knowing Him we can have life and have it to the full—we must spend time with Him. How do we rediscover the joy of personal discipleship, a hunger to engage with God’s word, and encourage one another to do the same?
Following Jesus is the best choice anyone will ever make, but it does come at a cost. Jesus models a life of sacrifice and service where he puts others first. What if we are faced with choices where we need to decide whether we have the stuff we’ve been dreaming of, or we lay it down to follow the servant King Jesus? Perhaps we will discover there is a greater treasure than what we previously had our hearts set on.
Discipleship Resources
Resources for every step in your walk with Jesus.
Created as a companion piece for our July series, “Reset”, this free 40-day devotional will take you through steps of resetting your mindsets and habits as we look to become more aligned with God’s will. While free, if you enjoy this resource, consider donating to Riverside Church so we can continue making more resources in future!