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Riverlife Messages
by Riverlife Baptist Church
Weekly messages from Riverlife Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. Riverlife is a church that desires to be a family embracing the Father's presence, releasing empowered people to declare and demonstrate Christ's kingdom.
Episodes
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To Rome With Love (PM) Gifted By Grace#1: Romans 11-12 - Grace Before Gifts - Sam Bricknell
We dive in where Paul finishes his soaring doxology, reminding us that God’s wisdom and ways are far beyond our understanding, so much so that even the great apostle is left singing God’s praises rather than pretending he’s got it all figured out. From there, we’re invited to consider what it…
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 10 - The Word Is Near - Petrea Taylor
With warmth and a humour, Pastor Petrea explores Paul’s deep longing for his own people to know Jesus, not through rule-keeping or heritage, but by faith in Christ alone. She reminds us that the Gospel is not out of reach or reserved for the “experts”; it’s as close as your own mouth and heart....
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 9 - Mercy Makes a Merciful People - Petrea Taylor
Kicking off with Paul’s dramatic shift from celebration in Romans 8 to lament in Romans 9, Petrea draws us into the apostle’s heartbreak for Israel, a people who held every spiritual privilege, yet many missed the fulfilment of God’s promises in Jesus. Through personal stories and playful...
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 9 - God’s Faithfulness and Mercy - Jo Leutton
If you’ve ever wanted the Bible to tie everything up in a neat bow, Romans 9 is here to keep you on your toes! Pastor Jo unpacks Paul’s deep sorrow for his own people and the tough question: "what happens to those who seem to miss out on God’s promises?" Drawing on Shakespearean tragedy, golden...
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 8 - Forgiven and Freed - Sandy Bickerton
Ever felt like you’re not quite good enough for God, or anyone else, for that matter? Pastor Sandy’s message dives straight into this universal struggle, exposing how the enemy twists God’s word to keep us stuck in shame and fear. Through a blend of storytelling (yes, even a nod to Dickens’…
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 8 - Life in the Spirit, Hope in the Groaning - Sam Bricknell
Romans 8 is the mountaintop of Paul’s letter, and Pastor Sam doesn’t shy away from the realness of life’s battles, drawing directly from his own story and the tension between trying harder and truly living in Christ’s freedom. The message begins by connecting Romans 7’s cry of desperation (“Who...
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 7 - Why Repentance Matters - Sam Bricknell
Ever felt like you just can’t get it right, no matter how hard you try? You’re in good company. In this message, Pastor Sam invites us into the wrestle Paul describes in Romans 7, a tug-of-war between wanting to do good and constantly stumbling over the same old mistakes. We hear candid stories...
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 7 - The Law, Sin, and the Cry for Deliverance - Jo Leutton
If you’ve ever wondered why doing the right thing feels so hard (even when we really want to), you’re in good company, Paul wrestled with it too! Pastor Jo takes us on a journey through Romans 7, drawing in stories from Exodus and Genesis to show how God’s law, while holy and beautiful, can’t fix...
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60 Year Anniversary of Riverlife Baptist (AM) - Jo Leutton
With a nod to classic Aussie nostalgia, think Skippy the Bush Kangaroo and decimal currency, Jo reminds us that a lot can happen in 60 years, not just in society but in the life of a church. This message weaves together stories of changed lives, faithful service, and generations passing on the...
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Father's Day 2026 (AM) - Ian Walton
The message is packed with real-life stories (including some classic dad moments and a powerful tale of double adoption), reflections on fatherhood, and plenty of encouragement for anyone who’s ever struggled with feeling distant from God. Ian reminds us that our deepest problem is separation…
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 6 - Alive To God - Ian Walton
If you’ve ever wondered whether your choices matter once you’re “in Christ,” or felt stuck between old patterns and new life, this message is for you. Ian uses vivid stories (think chickens and eagles, dodgy landlords, and the daily grind), to illustrate what it means to live out of our true...
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 6 - Alive To God - Jo Leutton
Jo opens by addressing our human knack for slipping back into old habits, likening it to wrestling with an overflowing email inbox (we’ve all been there!). He explores how Paul makes it clear there’s no going back, we’re called to leave the old life behind and step into a new kingdom with Jesus…
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 5 - Belonging to a New Humanity - Petrea Taylor
Ever found yourself wondering, “What do people think of me?” You’re not alone, Petrea starts there, sharing a few laughs from a staff retreat before turning our gaze to the big question of identity. Through Romans 5, she explores how our stories often centre on suffering, but Paul’s famous...
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 5 - Peace, Hope and the New Humanity - Aimee Cowan
We dive into the heart of Paul’s letter to the Romans, a church wrestling with disunity, identity, and old patterns of shame and division. Aimee starts with a quick recap, then zooms in on Romans 5 and Paul’s big “therefore”: since we’ve been justified by faith, we have peace with God. She…
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To Rome With love (PM): Romans 4 - Declared Righteous - Chris Knott
Settle in for a message that’s as honest as it is hope-filled. Chris starts by acknowledging that, in a world obsessed with identity, whether it’s ethnicity, ambition, personality, or tribe, we often get tangled up in trying to prove who we are. Drawing from the story of Abraham and Paul’s…
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To Rome With Love (AM): Romans 4 - Abraham and the Family of Faith - Jo Leutton
Pastor Jo Leutton unpacks Paul’s argument to the Roman church, where spiritual lineage trumps family background, and faith, not religious performance, opens the door to God's promises. We journey through Abraham’s call, covenant, and the radical idea that his faith was “counted as righteousness”...
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 2 & 3 - No Superiority, No Isolation - Sam Bricknell
Pastor Sam kicks off by looking at the tensions in the early church, Jewish and Gentile believers wrestling with what it means to belong in God’s family. Paul isn’t pulling any punches; he reminds us that nobody gets a spiritual head start, and everyone enters through the same doorway, grace. The...
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To Rome With Love: Romans 3 - Petrea Taylor
Petrea sets the scene by reminding us that Paul isn’t out to shame anyone, he’s out to level the playing field. Whether you’ve been in church for decades or you’re just tuning in, the message hammers home that none of us can earn our way to God by ticking religious boxes or living squeaky-clean...
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Guest Speaker: Worship or Waste - Zeke Murley
Set around a dinner table in Bethany, where Lazarus, freshly raised from the dead, sits among friends, Zeke explores the radical, counter-cultural act of Mary pouring out her costly perfume on Jesus. But it’s not just about dollars and cents; it’s about laying down our future, reputation, and...
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To Rome With Love (PM): Romans 1 - When Love Turns Inward - Aimee Cowan
Set in the heart of Paul’s letter to the Romans, this week’s message explores what it looks like to live a God-centred life and how quickly things go pear-shaped when our desires take the wheel. Aimee dives into the history of the Roman church, highlighting the tensions between returning Jews and...
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To Rome With Love: Romans 2 - Sam Bricknell
Ever wondered what happens when you mix ancient debates about circumcision, a fair bit of Jewish-Gentile tension, and a generous dose of Aussie candour? Sam’s message walks us through Paul’s letter to the Romans, zeroing in on how easy it is to slip into judging others while missing what God is...
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To Rome With Love: Romans 1 - Jo Leutton
We begin with a warm welcome to the series, “To Rome With Love,” and a quick look at why Romans has captured the hearts (and brains) of Christians for centuries. Jo sets the scene by exploring Paul’s background, the church in Rome, and the cultural tensions between Jewish and Gentile believers.…
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Vision 2026: The Heart of Family - Sam Bricknell
Sam takes us on a journey from the Old Testament’s focus on Israel as God’s chosen nation to the radical New Testament vision where everyone is welcomed into God’s family. With warmth and honesty, he shares from his own experience of becoming a dad, showing how family isn’t always neat and tidy,...
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Vision 2026: The Heart of Family - Grant Gehrke
This week’s message is all about family, not just the picture-perfect kind you see on social media, but the real, sometimes messy, always meaningful family God has designed us for. Grant uses stories, interactive moments (including a lively game of Jenga), and honest reflections to remind us that...
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Vision 2026: All In - Jo Leutton
Ever wondered why Jesus talked about money more than He talked about love, healing, or even forgiveness? This message dives into the uncomfortable but important conversation about giving, not as a fundraising exercise, but as a genuine act of discipleship and worship. Starting with Jesus'...
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Vision 2026: Further In, Further On - Jo Leutton
In this message, we're reminded of our vision as a church family and explore what it means to grow deeper and serve together in 2026. Using vivid imagery from Scripture, trees planted by streams, eagles soaring on thermals, roads leading somewhere, and who is in the boat with us, we're reminded...
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Stand In The Gap: Daniel Stands - Alex Walker
In this final message of our prayer series, Alex Walker dives into the power of standing in the gap through corporate intercession. Using the book of Daniel as a guide, we explore how identifying with our community's needs, rather than just our own, transforms how we talk to God and represent Him...
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Pray Like You Mean It: Pray With Presence - Ian Walton
This message explores the "infinite invitation" to move beyond just asking God for things and into a life of deep, silent communion through contemplative prayer. Drawing on the raw experiences of King David and the simple wisdom of Brother Lawrence, we learn how to stay connected to the Father’s...
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Pray Like You Mean It: Pray With Purpose - Robbie Townsend
Starting with a hilarious confession about avoiding his wife's marathon, Reverend Robbie draws a brilliant parallel: many of us would rather donate money than commit to the costly work of prayer. But God isn't just looking for our resources, He's looking for people who will stand in the gap with...
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Stand In The Gap: Jeremiah's Anchor - Nate Cutcliffe
Using everyday examples (like navigating dodgy restaurant orders and questionable fashion choices), this sermon unpacks the biblical foundation of intercession through the lens of Jeremiah's heart for his broken nation and Jesus's teaching on prayer. We discover that intercession isn't about...
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Pray Like You Mean It: Pray With Position - Eric Whitley
After warming up the crowd with some classic dad jokes (yes, there's one about Moses and coffee), Eric dives into the reality that we're living in a spiritual battle whether we acknowledge it or not. He explores two primary Christian worldviews, the blueprint view and the warfare view. and…
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Stand In The Gap: Isaiah's Refusal - Aimee Cowan
Building on Pastor Petrea's question (in our morning gathering) about whether our prayers can change God's mind, this message dives into the heart of intercession through the lens of the prophet Isaiah. It's not about adding another obligation to your already busy life, intercession flows…
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Pray Like You Mean It: Pray With Power - Petrea Taylor
Pastor Petrea kicks off prayer month with a ripper of a question: can we actually change God's mind through prayer? Using the story of Abraham's gutsy negotiation over Sodom (where he basically haggles with God like he's at the markets), she unpacks what it means to pray persistently, not just…
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Fire and Breath: Breath For Mission - Jo Leutton
Explore the tension between dwelling deeply with Jesus and being sent out into the world with what we've received. Ever felt torn between the two, wanting to stay close to Jesus, yet knowing you're meant to go and share what you've experienced? That's the beautiful tension of Pentecost. In this...
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Fire and Breath: Refined by Fire - Jo Leutton
Ever wondered why God chose fire as one of the signs at Pentecost? This message unpacks the rich symbolism of fire throughout Scripture, from God's judgment and cleansing to His empowering presence and refining work in our lives. We journey back to that first Pentecost, understanding it wasn't…
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Mother's Day: You are Loved - Penny Leutton
Ever wondered what it's like to grow up knowing God is real but not quite knowing how to make it official? Our guest speaker Penny, takes us on a journey through her story, complete with big feelings, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel like you're having a coffee with a friend. She opens...
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Alive In The Spirit: You're Gifted - Ian Walton
In the final instalment of the "Alive in the Spirit" series, we dive into the practical reality of spiritual gifts. Using a creative chocolate distribution demonstration (that may or may not have involved some rule-breaking), this message explores how the Holy Spirit equips each believer with...
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Alive In The Spirit: Transformation - Petrea Taylor
Using the beautiful imagery of gardening (because apparently God's got a green thumb), this message unpacks what it truly means to abide in Christ. You'll hear a deeply personal story about the difference between wanting God to do something around us versus letting Him do something in us. Spoiler...
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Alive In The Spirit: Power Up - Sam Bricknell
In this candid message—delivered whilst literally waiting for a baby to arrive—Pastor Sam dives into Romans 8 and discover what it truly means to live by the Spirit rather than the flesh. We unpack the crucial difference between condemnation (which leads to death) and conviction (which leads to...
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Alive In The Spirit: He's Here! - Jo Leutton
Ever wondered what actually changes after Easter? This message kicks off a new series leading up to Pentecost, unpacking what it means when the Holy Spirit doesn't just visit but actually moves in permanently. Using everything from Doctor Who references (yes, really) to Paul's letters, we explore...
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Lent: Lessons from the Wilderness - Sam Bricknell
Ever had a mountaintop moment with God only to find yourself back in the valley a week later? Yeah, us too. In this message, Pastor Sam gets real about the challenge of carrying what God does in our intentional seasons into everyday life. Starting with a simple exercise (grab your phone, you'll...
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Lent: Choosing the Way of Humility - Petrea Taylor
In this engaging family-friendly message, we discover that humility means choosing to honour others above ourselves—a countercultural idea in a world that tells us to look out for number one. Through interactive moments (including a brilliant dolphin-training illustration!), we learn that God's...
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Lent: Choosing the Way of Humility - Jo Leutton
Ever feel like you're constantly trying to prove yourself? This message is a breath of fresh air. We dive into what true humility actually looks like: not grovelling or self-deprecation, but having a realistic view of ourselves through God's eyes. The message traces an incredible journey through...
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Lent: The Foolishness of Wisdom - Sam Bricknell
Pastor Sam takes us on a journey through what it really means to live wisely in God's kingdom, using the remarkable example of Patrick of Ireland: a bloke who was kidnapped at 16, enslaved for six years, escaped to freedom, and then felt God calling him back to the very place of his captivity to...
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Lent: The Foolishness of Wisdom - Jo Leutton
We're in the fifth Sunday of Lent, and things are getting real. This message tackles one of the most challenging questions Pontius Pilate ever asked Jesus: "What is truth?" In a world of deep fakes, biased news, and endless uncertainty, how do we find wisdom that actually works? Drawing from...
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Lent: The Freedom of Renunciation - Sarah Cathie
Starting with a relatable story about moving house and attempting minimalist living (spoiler: Facebook Marketplace is a real temptation!), this message dives into the account of the rich young ruler and Jesus' challenging words about wealth and discipleship. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount,...
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Lent: The Freedom of Renunciation - Aimee Cowan
Drawing inspiration from the ancient practice of Lent and the wisdom of desert dwellers like Syncletica of Alexandria, this message challenges us to examine what our hearts truly cling to. From Easter chocolate temptations to the constant ping of our phones, we're invited to consider how easily…
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Lent: Loving Silence & Solitude - Alex Walker
Alex kicks things off with a cheeky poll about introverts and extroverts (and those fence-sitting ambiverts who apparently made it onto his "list of things I don't like"). But beneath the banter lies a serious question: have we turned rest and solitude into something reactive rather than…
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Lent: Loving Silence & Solitude - Ian Walton
Let's be honest, silence can feel a bit awkward, especially when we're the first generation to have the entire world in our pockets via our phones. We recognise the challenge of finding solitude in an age of constant distraction, weak connections, and endless group chats (yes, even the family...
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Lent: Journey Toward Jesus
Pastor Sam shares honestly about the challenge of staying focused in a world full of distractions. Drawing from Matthew 4 and the example of St. Anthony, one of the Desert Fathers, this message unpacks what it looks like to create "wilderness moments" in our daily lives: those intentional spaces...
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Weekly messages from Riverlife Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. Riverlife is a church that desires to be a family embracing the Father's presence, releasing empowered people to declare and demonstrate Christ's kingdom.
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Weekly messages from Riverlife Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. Riverlife is a church that desires to be a family embracing the Father's presence, releasing empowered people to declare and demonstrate Christ's kingdom.
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