Are You Full But Still Empty? 😩🍔🔥 | Pastor Ryan McVety | Genesis 25:21-34

You can have everything success, status, relationships, attention and still feel completely empty. Why?

In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Ryan McVety dives deep into the story of Jacob and Esau, revealing how our spiritual hunger drives our decisions. This isn’t just about food, it’s about our cravings for approval, acceptance, affirmation, and affection.

⚠️ We are living in a world that is FULL but starving.

🎯 Are you scrolling endlessly but feeling more empty than ever?

🍲 Are you trading your birthright for a quick fix, just like Esau did?

🧠 Are you feeding your soul—or just numbing it?

Jesus said: “Man shall not live by bread alone...” (Matthew 4:4)

The hunger you feel isn’t a curse, it’s a sign of life. But what you feed it with determines your future.

👑 Your appetite is temporary, but your birthright is eternal.

🔥 Don’t settle for soup when God is offering a seat at His table.

📖 Key Scriptures:

Genesis 25:21–34

Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…”

Matthew 4:4 – “It is written…”

This message will hit deep.

💬 Drop a comment: What are YOU truly hungry for?

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🎧 Episode Title: I’m Fine 🗓️ Season 12, Episode 7 – The River Worship 🗣️ Message by Pastor Ryan McVety

"I’m fine." It’s what we say… even when it’s not true.

In this vulnerable and Spirit-led episode, Pastor Ryan McVety takes us into the quiet, hidden corners of our lives — the places where shame, guilt, and sin live beneath the surface. We pretend we’re fine while silently carrying a weight that was never ours to bear.

💬 “The weight doesn’t change. We do. We get weaker under it.”

You’ll be challenged to stop performing, stop pretending, and let Jesus carry what He already paid for. Because the truth is:

🔹 You can’t heal what you won’t hand over.

🔹 God wants the whole cup — not just your highlights.

🔹 "I’m fine" is code for "I’m drowning, but I don’t want you to know."

🔹 You’re not disqualified by your mess — you’re qualified by your Christ.

📖 Scriptures to follow along with:

• Psalm 32:3–7
• Isaiah 53:5
• Luke 15:21
• Romans 5:8
• Psalm 103:4
• Matthew 11:28–30
• Matthew 26:39

This isn’t a message about carrying more — it’s an invitation to carry nothing at all. 📌 Jesus chose the cup so you don’t have to. 🎙️ Tune in and let this message speak to the part of you still pretending you're “fine.”

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Pastor Ryan McVety delivered a passionate message rooted in Canadian history and Scripture, calling us to believe for revival from coast to coast. What started as a party turned into a powerful declaration: “He Shall Have Dominion From Sea to Sea, and From THE RIVER Unto the Ends of the Earth” And guess what? That promise isn’t just poetic—it’s prophetic.

There’s a move of God stirring in our land. It may have felt like the Church in Canada was asleep, but this season? We’re waking up. And we’re not trickling in—we’re flowing like a river.

Scripture Focus:

• Psalm 72:8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
• 2 Chronicles 20:21-22

Key Points:

GOD’S PROMISES ARE NOT WRITTEN IN PENCIL: God’s word is not temporary or subject to change—it’s engraved in stone. Just like Psalm 72:8 is carved into the foundation of our nation, His promises are unshakable. No failure, opinion, or circumstance can erase what God has spoken over your life or this land.

HE SHALL HAVE DOMINION ALSO FROM SEA TO SEA…: This isn’t just a poetic phrase—it’s a prophetic declaration. God still reigns over Canada. Even when it feels like the fire has gone out, revival is stirring. The church isn’t dead; it’s waking up. The season is shifting, and it’s time to step into the fire with boldness and faith.

AND FROM THE RIVER UNTO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: You are The River. You were made to flow—to bring revival, not just here but across nations. Worship isn’t a warmup; it’s a weapon. And revival isn’t a distant hope—it’s your assignment. So release the sound, declare His dominion, and flow with power.

Live It Out:

So how do we respond to a message like this? What do we do with the reminder that God still reigns and that we are The River? Here are a few ways to live this message out and carry revival wherever you go:

Speak Life Over Canada :

Instead of echoing negativity, declare God’s promises. Speak hope, truth, and life over your city, your generation, and this nation. Let your words align with heaven’s assignment.

Pray Like Revival Depends On It:

Prayer is not passive—it’s powerful. Set aside time this week to intercede for Canada. Ask God to move from sea to sea, and from your life to the ends of the earth.

Worship Boldly, Live Loudly:

Don’t hold back your praise. Your worship is your weapon. Whether in your car, your church, or your quiet time—worship with everything you’ve got. Flow like the River you were made to be.

Be The River Wherever You Go:

You weren’t made to trickle—you were made to flow. Look for opportunities this week to bring life, joy, and bold faith into your school, job, or community. Let revival move through you.

Episode Title: The Most Dangerous Place (S12E5)

In this 🔥 episode, Pastor Ryan brings a confronting and freeing word about the place many believers secretly live: the fence—that middle ground between worldliness and true surrender.

📍But the fence isn’t neutral. It’s the devil’s domain.

Jesus doesn’t want half of you. He wants all of you. And lukewarm isn’t just ineffective—it’s disgusting to Him.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why “lukewarm” is the most spiritually dangerous place you can live
• How familiarity leads to religious routine—and away from revelation
• Why trying to date Jesus and the world is spiritually deadly
• What it means to go all in with your faith

📖 Key Scriptures: Revelation 3, James 1:8, Jeremiah 17:9, John 8:32

🎯 This is your wake-up call: Jesus is knocking. Will you answer?

🎧 Listen now and share with a friend who's been stuck in the in-between.

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🎧 Episode 4: Peace Is Not a Puzzle 📢 Speaker: Pastor Ryan McVety

We’ve all believed the lie: “If I can just get my life together, I’ll finally have peace.”

But what if peace isn’t found in perfection—but in a Person?

In this episode, Pastor Ryan unpacks why peace isn't about getting all the puzzle pieces in place—it's about trusting the One who holds the pieces. Drawing from Romans 8, Jeremiah 18, and more, this teaching will challenge your definition of peace and anchor your heart in Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

💥 Key Takeaways:

• God doesn’t give you the whole picture—He gives you Himself.
• Your purpose is not your career, your relationship status, or your role.
• Peace is not the absence of chaos; peace is the presence of Christ.

📖 Verses: Romans 8:28–30, 38–39 | Jeremiah 18:2–6 | Mark 4 | John 14:27 | Philippians 4:6–7

🙌 Follow Jesus, not the plan. Let the Potter form peace in your life today.

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#PeaceIsJesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverAnxiety #GodsPlan #Romans8 #ChristianLiving #TrustGod

Forever – The Never-Ending Love of God

Guest Speaker: Pastor Brendan Witton (Toronto City Church)

This episode invites you to rethink what it means to love God—and to be loved by Him.

Pastor Brendan Witton delivers a powerful message about the foundation of our faith: love. Not the love we muster up for God, but the love God lavishly pours out on us.

Using scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4:19, we’re reminded that without love, we have nothing. And that love starts not with our effort, but with God's relentless grace.

Tune in as we explore:

• Why trying harder isn’t the answer to loving God more
• The identity-shaping love of the Father
• How receiving love leads to true transformation
• What it means to be called “beloved” before you ever “do” anything for God

This isn’t a call to do more. It’s a call to receive more.

Let this message remind you of how deeply, fully, and eternally loved you are.

Just One Thing

S12 E2 | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship

In this episode, Pastor Ryan McVety takes us through three moments in the life of Mary—when she sat, when she wept, and when she worshiped at the feet of Jesus.

This isn't a sermon about doing more. It's a call to do the one thing that matters most: be with Him. Whether you're in a peaceful season, facing deep grief, or full of praise—your posture should remain the same: sitting at His feet.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Presence over productivity
• Intimacy over activity
• Faith over frustration
• Pouring out your praise

🔥 “She wasn’t remembered for doing, but for sitting.” – Just one thing changes everything.

📍Recorded live at The River Worship in Toronto

🎙️ New episodes weekly

#TheRiverWorship #ChristianPodcast #FaithInJesus #MaryAndMartha #PastorRyanMcVety #SitAtHisFeet #ChristianTeaching #JesusIsEnough #RiverChurch #JustOneThing

🔥 SEASON 12 EPISODE 1 — “First Thing First” | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship

In the Season 12 premiere of The River, Pastor Ryan McVety delivers a timely and powerful message straight from the heart of Revelation 2:2–5. This sermon is a wake-up call to the busy but broken, the faithful but far, and the active but absent. Jesus isn't calling us to just keep going—He’s calling us back to our first love.

💥 “Remember the things you did at first.”

This isn’t just another Sunday message. It’s a battle cry for a distracted generation. In a world fighting for our attention, Pastor Ryan breaks down how our spiritual lives suffer not from rebellion, but from misplaced focus. With boldness, clarity, and compassion, he challenges us to return to three powerful postures of first love:

1. Attention – You once gave God your focus; does He still have it?
2. Affection – You once worshipped freely and loudly; what silenced your praise?
3. Adoration – You once bowed your heart; will you surrender again?

🚨 “The true battleground for your eternity is the battleground of your attention.”

This message is full of revelation, real-life conviction, and practical steps to return to intimacy with God. With relatable moments, powerful reels, and biblical truth, Pastor Ryan calls us to draw a line in the sand and put first things first again.

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• Revelation 2:2–5
• Psalm 95:6
• Jeremiah 2:2

🗣️ Topics Covered: #FirstLove #Revelation2 #Worship #ChristianSermon #SpiritualRenewal #JesusFirst #AttentionMatters #Devotion #DistractionCulture #TheRiverWorship #PastorRyanMcVety

🎧 Available now on YouTube & Spotify

📍Recorded live at The River Worship, Toronto

📅 New messages weekly | Tuesday nights at 7:30pm

👉 Don’t scroll past this. This message could change everything.

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You See Giants But I See God

Season 11, Episode 14 | Pastor Ryan McVety | The River Worship

God’s promises are not “maybe”—they’re a guarantee.

This episode dives into the story of Caleb and Joshua, who chose faith over fear when others only saw giants. Pastor Ryan brings a challenging and hope-filled word: your past doesn’t disqualify you, and your problems don’t override God’s promises.

You’ll learn how to shift your perspective, silence the lies of the enemy, and walk by faith, not by feelings. Because when God says something—it’s not a suggestion, it’s a promise.

Listen in and be reminded: if there’s breath in your lungs, there’s still a promise on your life.

How Do I Preserve My Soul? — Pastor Moses Khan

This week on The River Podcast, Pastor Moses Khan dives deep into a question we all wrestle with: How do I preserve my soul in a world that constantly tries to steal it?

In this episode, you’ll be reminded that:

• God works in the waiting
• Your faith is being shaped even when nothing feels different
• Real communion with Jesus is more important than your performance
• Doubt doesn’t disqualify you—Jesus meets you there

This is a word for anyone who’s tired, questioning, or waiting for breakthrough. He restores your soul.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts stream.