TEACHING SERIES: Pity the Fool

TITLE: Solomon

BY: Ben Pearson

DATE: Sunday 27 July 2025

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 3:3-15

The wisest person that ever existed still made mistakes. How much more do we need to seek God’s guidance and wisdom in our own lives?

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: Reset

TITLE: Resetting to Maturity

BY: Tim Chilvers

DATE: Sunday 20 July 2025

Bible Passage: Philippians 10:3-16

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.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: Reset

TITLE: Resetting to Change

BY: Judy Moore

DATE: Sunday 13 July 2025

Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Life doesn’t always go as planned, but we can trust that God is always present and His promises never fail. He is the unshakable rock on which we build our lives, the only secure foundation.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: Reset

TITLE: Resetting to Resilience

BY: Jeff Lucas

DATE: Sunday 05 July 2025

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-18

We journey with Elijah as he faces exhaustion, fear, and isolation, yet finds strength in God’s quiet presence. His moment of rest shows us how to build emotional and spiritual resilience in the face of burnout and discouragement.

God doesn’t shame Elijah for his weakness. Instead, He meets him with grace, provision, and purpose.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: Reset

TITLE: Resetting to Joy, Jesus and Fun

BY: Jeff Lucas

DATE: Sunday 5 July 2025

Bible Passage: Luke 15:22-27

Discover how joy, laughter, and celebration are essential to life with God. Through the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son, Jesus shows that heaven throws a party over every person who returns to Him.

We explore Scriptures that affirm God’s joy-filled heart and challenge the false divide between holiness and happiness. Fun isn’t frivolous, it’s a reflection of God’s goodness. Laughter, play, and celebration are signs of life, learning, and love in His presence.

If you’ve ever believed that following Jesus means giving up joy, this message invites you to reset your view and embrace the truth: with Jesus, the party has just begun.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: From Weary to Wonder

TITLE: The wonder of the God’s promises

BY: Tim Chilvers

DATE: Sunday 29 June 2025

Bible Passage: Acts 27:13-44

Life doesn’t always go as planned, but we can trust that God is always present and His promises never fail. He is the unshakable rock on which we build our lives, the only secure foundation.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: From Weary to Wonder

TITLE: The wonder of the Holy Spirit

BY: Judy Moore

DATE: Sunday 22 June 2025

Bible Passage: Acts 19:1-7

The Holy Spirit empowers the Church. Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit, along with spiritual gifts like prophecy, tongues, and discernment, not for show, but to strengthen our faith and encourage others. These gifts are meant to build up the Church and draw people closer to an understanding of who God is. When used with humility and love, they become powerful tools for transformation and outreach.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

15/06/2025 | From Weary to Wonder | The wonder of prayer | Tim Chilvers by Riverside Church

TEACHING SERIES: From Weary to Wonder

TITLE: The wonder of healing

BY: Sarah Auger

DATE: Sunday 8 June 2025

Bible Passage: Acts 9:32-43

Healing is a topic that we each might approach with different feelings and experiences. But we see in Scripture that healing was never only for the individual, it served as the Gospel message pointing people to God’s love, power, and the hope we have in our eternal home.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham

TEACHING SERIES: From Weary to Wonder

TITLE: The wonder of legacy

BY: Tim Chilvers

DATE: Sunday 1 June 2025

Bible Passage: Numbers 13:1-3a; 26-30

Numbers 14:5-9; 20-24

What do you do when the future looks uncertain…or even impossible?

In a land full of giants, Caleb and Joshua saw a promise—not a problem. While fear paralysed others, they moved forward in confidence—not in themselves, but in the God who had proven faithful time and time again.

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 believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/

Useful Links:

ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham