Riverside Church, Birmingham, Uk

BY: Jenny Barthow DATE: Sunday 24 July 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: 1 Timothy (Chapter 6, verse 11) 1 Timothy (Chapter 6, verses 2-10) In an age of freedom, do we ever need to run away from anything? How do we decide? Listen to some ancient wisdom as a father figure instructs his protege about what to avoid at all costs. Paul urges Timothy to run away from… • Always being a Contrarian – Paul urges Timothy to avoid false teaching, unhealthy controversies & quarrels (v2-5) WELCOME: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming and relevant to your life. Whoever you are, whatever you

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of Us TITLE: Parenting In An Age Of Expectation BY: Guest Panel (Discussion) DATE: Sunday 17 July 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs (Chapter 20, verse 7) Ephesians (Chapter 6, verses 1-4) EXCERPT: Talking about being a parent, the author Nick Lannon writes, ‘What finally gave me some peace, and the ability to approach the birth of our daughter with some mental stability, was the realisation that making all the right decisions along the parenting decision tree was impossible. Not difficult, impossible…I had to acknowledge from the very beginning that failure was my sure destination. “Success,” as I had subconsciously defined it, was impossible. Ironically and counterintuitively, it was in admitting failure that I found peace.”’ In a world of unrealistic expectations, what hope do parents have?! What does it mean to be parents in an age of expectation? Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to h

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of Us TITLE: Honouring Parents In An Of Independence BY: Nathanael Ballew DATE: Sunday 10 July 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs (Chapter 15, verse 20) 1 Timothy (Chapter 5, verses 1-8) EXCERPT: Throughout our lives, our relationships with our parents change. At various stages the emphasis of the relationship changes. And as part of this, there comes a time when we shift from being cared for by our parents, to caring for our parents. What does it mean to honour our parents throughout all of our lives? How do we live grateful lives in an age of independence? Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of Us TITLE: Life In The Corridor BY: Nick Cuthbert DATE: 3 July 2022

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of Us TITLE: Session 8: Sex In An Age Of Entitlement BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 26 June 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Read online Proverbs (Chapter 5, verse 16-17) 1 Corinthians (Chapter 7, verses 1-7) Sex is everywhere. Everyone is doing it, wanting it, loving it and thinking about it. Or, are they? The evidence suggest that it’s a little bit more complicated than that. What if we need to think again about sex? What if we need to rediscover what sex is actually for? What if the Bible is the most ‘sex-positive’ tool there is, to give hope in our confused and disconnected world? ‘The crisis of Covid has distanced us from each other. We see anew how far apart we are. The result must be a new way to bring us together.’ (Jon Yates)

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of Us TITLE: Session 7: Legacy In An Of The Immediate BY: Sarah Auger DATE: Sunday 19 June 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Read online Proverbs (Chapter 17, verse 6) Psalm (Chapter 78, verses 1-8) We all want our lives to count. To make a difference. What if investing in the next generation – the ones who come after us – is the biggest impact we can have? What if the lives that come next are the ones who will truly change the world? How do we change our focus, so that we’ll leave a legacy that carries on for decades after us? ‘The crisis of Covid has distanced us from each other. We see anew how far apart we are. The result must be a new way to bring us together.’ (Jon Yates)

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of Us TITLE: Session 6: Faith In An Age Of Public Difference BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 5 June 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs (Chapter 3, verse 27) 1 Thessalonians (Chapter 4, verses 1-12) EXCERPT: What does it mean to be Christians in relationship with people who don’t share your faith? On this Platinum Jubilee weekend – as the nation celebrates the Queen’s 70-year reign – she is someone who seems to have a personal faith in a role that represents a diverse public. How do Christians live out their values without judgement or compromise? ‘The crisis of Covid has distanced us from each other. We see anew how far apart we are. The result must be a new way to bring us together.’ (Jon Yates) Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds an

TEACHING SERIES: The Story Of US TITLE: Session 5: Singleness In An Age Of Isolation BY: Judy Moore DATE: Sunday 29 May 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs (Chapter 3, verses 5-6) 1 Corinthians (Chapter 7, verses 25-40) EXCERPT: Sam Allberry, in his book 7 Myths about Singleness, writes that the ’… goodness of singleness is something the whole church needs to know’. In our age of Love Island and First Dates, we tend to forget that many of the heroes in the bible were single (Jesus, Paul). Perhaps we need to spend a bit more time reflecting on the virgin life of Jesus than his virgin birth! How can we build a healthy, honest and compelling picture of what it means to be single in an age of isolation? Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with

TEACHING SERIES: The Story of US TITLE: SESSION 4: Marriage In An Age Of Obsession BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: Sunday 22 May 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs (Chapter 18, verses 22) 1 Corinthians (Chapter 7, verses 8-24) EXCERPT: The ancient scholar, Gregory of Nyssa, once wrote that marriage is the “Sweet rivalry of each wishing to surpass the other in loving”. In a world that is fixated by romance, the biblical perspective on marriage is very surprising. It’s only as we discover how unimportant marriage really is, that we discover the tools for life-changing marriages! Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our week

TITLE: What Are You Wearing? – The Armour Of God BY: Judy Moore DATE: 15 May 2022 BIBLE PASSAGE: Ephesians (Chapter 6, verses 10-18).

TEACHING SERIES: The Story of US TITLE: Session 3: Disappointment In An Age Of Longing BY: Judy Moore DATE: 8 May 2022 BIBLE PASSAGES: Proverbs (Chapter 13, verses 12) Romans (Chapter 12, verses 1-2) Mathew (Chapter 26, verses 36-46). In the Welsh language, there is a strange word that describes something many of us feel. It is the word Hiraeth. It describes the unattainable desire that we feel for a place that no longer exists, or to which we can never return. It is a homesickness we feel when our ‘home’ is years ago and far away, if it ever really existed at all. What do we do when our relationships are a bit like that – when they are disappointing? When our friends, families, or partner let us down? What do we do when life isn’t quite what we hoped it would be? ‘The crisis of Covid has distanced us from each other. We see anew how far apart we are. The result must be a new way to bring us together.’ (Jon Yates) Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of

TEACHING SERIES: The Story of US TITLE: Session 2: Friendship In An Age Of Romance BY: Sarah Auger DATE: 1 May 2022 PASSAGE: Proverbs (Chapter 17, verses 17) John (Chapter 15, verses 9-17) According to a study from University College London, nearly a quarter of us have experienced a complete breakdown in a significant relationship during the pandemic. Friendships have been stretched; families have been fractured; romances have struggled. Yes, over the last 2 years many of us know that our relationships have taken a serious hit. This important teaching series is all about those relationships. Rooted in the biblical book of Proverbs, this is a chance to reflect, rebuild and refresh all our relationships in this post-pandemic world. ‘The crisis of Covid has distanced us from each other. We see anew how far apart we are. The result must be a new way to bring us together.’ (Jon Yates) Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey toge

TEACHING SERIES: The Story of US TITLE: Session 1: I am not me without you BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: 24 April 2022 PASSAGE: Proverbs (Chapter 27, verses 17) Romans (Chapter 12, verses 9-21) EXCERPT: According to a study from University College London, nearly a quarter of us have experienced a complete breakdown in a significant relationship during the pandemic. Friendships have been stretched; families have been fractured; romances have struggled. Yes, over the last 2 years many of us know that our relationships have taken a serious hit. This important teaching series is all about those relationships. Rooted in the biblical book of Proverbs, this is a chance to reflect, rebuild and refresh all our relationships in this post-pandemic world. ‘The crisis of Covid has distanced us from each other. We see anew how far apart we are. The result must be a new way to bring us together.’ (Jon Yates) Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a jou

TEACHING SERIES: And, Breathe TITLE: Session 10: The Holy Spirit & Me BY: Judy Moore DATE: 3 April 2022 PASSAGE: Ephesians (Chaper 5, verses 15 to 20) EXCERPT: “If God was small enough to be comprehended, he would not be big enough to be worshipped.” (Imad Shehadeh) This is a series all about the Holy Spirit. Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? The bible is mainly written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and in Greek (New Testament). Each of these languages has one word (Hebrew – ruach; Greek – pneuma) that is used for three different English words – Spirit, breath and wind. And so, the way the bible describes the Holy Spirit can be both confusing and illuminated by these ideas…the wind that powers the sails, and the breath that gives life. So, what role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Christians? This series takes a deep dive in who the Holy Spirit is and the difference he makes in our lives. It’s time to breathe again. “The Lord of hosts is with us. He’s not watching us move through this stream of

Description: TEACHING SERIES: And, Breathe TITLE: Session 9: Built Up – Gift Of Tongues BY: Tim Chilvres DATE: 27 March 2022 PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians (Chaper 12, verses 7 to 11 and Chapter 14, verses 1-25) EXCERPT: “If God was small enough to be comprehended, he would not be big enough to be worshipped.” (Imad Shehadeh) This is a series all about the Holy Spirit. Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? The bible is mainly written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and in Greek (New Testament). Each of these languages has one word (Hebrew – ruach; Greek – pneuma) that is used for three different English words – Spirit, breath and wind. And so, the way the bible describes the Holy Spirit can be both confusing and illuminated by these ideas…the wind that powers the sails, and the breath that gives life. So, what role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Christians? This series takes a deep dive in who the Holy Spirit is and the difference he makes in our lives. It’s time to breathe again. “The Lord of hosts is with us.

Description: TEACHING SERIES: And, Breathe TITLE: Session 8: Built Up – Gift Of Prophecy BY: Sarah Auger DATE: 20 March 2022 PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians (Chaper 12, verses 7 to 11 and Chapter 14, verses 1-25) EXCERPT: “If God was small enough to be comprehended, he would not be big enough to be worshipped.” (Imad Shehadeh) This is a series all about the Holy Spirit. Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? The bible is mainly written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and in Greek (New Testament). Each of these languages has one word (Hebrew – ruach; Greek – pneuma) that is used for three different English words – Spirit, breath and wind. And so, the way the bible describes the Holy Spirit can be both confusing and illuminated by these ideas…the wind that powers the sails, and the breath that gives life. So, what role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Christians? This series takes a deep dive in who the Holy Spirit is and the difference he makes in our lives. It’s time to breathe again. “The Lord of hosts is with us. H

Description: TEACHING SERIES: And, Breathe TITLE: Session 7: A Generous Spirit BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: 13 March 2022 PASSAGE: Romans (Chaper 12, verses 42 to 47) Acts (Chapter 4, verses 32 to 36) Acts 5 EXCERPT: “If God was small enough to be comprehended, he would not be big enough to be worshipped.” (Imad Shehadeh) This is a series all about the Holy Spirit. Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? The bible is mainly written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and in Greek (New Testament). Each of these languages has one word (Hebrew – ruach; Greek – pneuma) that is used for three different English words – Spirit, breath and wind. And so, the way the bible describes the Holy Spirit can be both confusing and illuminated by these ideas…the wind that powers the sails, and the breath that gives life. So, what role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Christians? This series takes a deep dive in who the Holy Spirit is and the difference he makes in our lives. It’s time to breathe again. “The Lord of hosts is with us.

TEACHING SERIES: Monthly Joint Sunday Gathering TITLE: Self Sacrifice In An Age Of Entitlement BY: Tim Chilvers DATE: 6 March 2022

TEACHING SERIES: And, Breathe TITLE: Session 6: A Transformed Community BY: Nathanael Ballew DATE: 27 February 2022 PASSAGE: Romans (Chaper 12, verses 3 to 8) “If God was small enough to be comprehended, he would not be big enough to be worshipped.” (Imad Shehadeh) This is a series all about the Holy Spirit. Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? The bible is mainly written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and in Greek (New Testament). Each of these languages has one word (Hebrew – ruach; Greek – pneuma) that is used for three different English words – Spirit, breath and wind. And so, the way the bible describes the Holy Spirit can be both confusing and illuminated by these ideas…the wind that powers the sails, and the breath that gives life. So, what role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Christians? This series takes a deep dive in who the Holy Spirit is and the difference he makes in our lives. It’s time to breathe again. “The Lord of hosts is with us. He’s not watching us move through this stream of history,

Description: TEACHING SERIES: And, Breathe TITLE: Session 5: Gifts That Keep On Giving BY: Judy Moore DATE: 20 February 2022 PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians (Chapter 12, verses 1 to 7) EXCERPT: “If God was small enough to be comprehended, he would not be big enough to be worshipped.” (Imad Shehadeh) This is a series all about the Holy Spirit. Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? The bible is mainly written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and in Greek (New Testament). Each of these languages has one word (Hebrew – ruach; Greek – pneuma) that is used for three different English words – Spirit, breath and wind. And so, the way the bible describes the Holy Spirit can be both confusing and illuminated by these ideas…the wind that powers the sails, and the breath that gives life. So, what role does the Holy Spirit play in the life of Christians? This series takes a deep dive in who the Holy Spirit is and the difference he makes in our lives. It’s time to breathe again. “The Lord of hosts is with us. He’s not watching us move thro