The River Worship - Sermons

Pastor Ryan McVety
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The River is a weekly, mid-week worship night. The purpose of The River is to provide an opportunity for people of all denominations, backgrounds, and age groups to have an all-out, powerful worship experience in the presence of the Holy Spirit and fellow believers. What should you expect on a Tuesday night? The second you step into our venue, you'll be greeted by our Experience team. They'll help you find a seat or help you find anyone you're meeting. We typically do 8 to 9 modern worship songs with a full production. We have a Spotify playlist too in case you want to familiarize yourself with some of the songs! We also spend about 30 minutes in the Word of God. The River is not meant to replace church. We believe you should get rooted in a strong Sunday community. If you don't have a home church, let us know! We'll get you connected. Join us any Tuesday night at 7:30pm. There's a seat for you. And of course, things will get loud!

  1. 6d ago

    Joining the Conversation

    Joining the Conversation | Shaila Visser Season 16, Episode 08 | The River × Alpha Canada The person you’ve been praying for is deeply loved by God and the Holy Spirit is already at work. In this episode, recorded at The River in collaboration with Alpha Canada, Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, invites us to approach sharing our faith with renewed hope and confidence in God. Through Scripture and personal stories, Shaila explores how Jesus is revealing Himself to people across Canada, from unexpected encounters to honest conversations around a dinner table. She offers a practical way to participate: follow Jesus in praying, paying attention, listening, seeking, and inviting. For anyone who has felt unsure of what to say or weary of waiting for someone they love to respond, this message is an encouragement to keep praying and stay attentive. Listen to the full message, then begin your next day with one simple prayer: “Come, Holy Spirit.” Scripture: John 15:26–27; John 16:7–8; John 1:35–46. Share this episode with someone who needs fresh hope, and follow The River podcast for more messages. Learn more about Alpha Canada: https://www.alphacanada.org

    Joining the Conversation

  2. Oct 22

    Satan's Lullaby

    What if you’ve been drifting into spiritual sleep without realizing it? In “Satan’s Lullaby,” Pastor Caden Fabrizio draws from the story of Eutychus in Acts 20 to expose five things that can dull our spiritual awareness: sin, unchecked appetites, trauma that shapes our identity, apathy, and negativity. This message challenges us to examine what has our attention, rediscover our passion for sharing Jesus, and recover the joy of our salvation. Alongside the call to wake up is a powerful reminder: God loves you, delights in you, and invites you into new life. It’s time to hear His voice and respond. Season 16, Episode 7 | The River Worship

    Satan's Lullaby

  3. Oct 14

    Don't Call It Yet

    What do you do when God hasn’t moved on the timeline you expected? In “Don’t Call It Yet,” Pastor Ryan McVety explores the moment when disappointment tempts us to turn God’s “not yet” into “never.” Through the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in John 11, we’re reminded that time belongs to God—and what looks finished to us is still within His power. This message challenges us to surrender control, choose worship over worry, and resist placing a final label on a story God is still writing. If you’re tired of waiting or wondering whether to give up, this message is an invitation to keep praying, keep trusting, and keep your eyes on Jesus. Main Scripture: John 11:32–44 Share this episode with someone walking through a season of waiting, and follow The River Worship podcast for weekly messages.

    Don't Call It Yet

  4. Oct 7

    The Tabernacle of David

    THE MESSAGE PUT HIS PRESENCE AT THE CENTRE. Pastor Brendan took us from the Ark of the Covenant to David bringing it into Jerusalem. Rather than putting it away until Solomon built the temple, David prepared a tent, appointed worshipers, and made praise part of the life of the city. God’s presence was not pushed to the edge. It was brought to the centre. Then he returned to Acts 15. As the early church made room for people from every nation to seek the Lord, James recalled the promise to rebuild David’s fallen tabernacle. Pastor Brendan’s point was not that we need another physical tent. We need the heart behind it: a people who seek God, welcome others into His presence, and worship Him because He is worthy. Along the way, he reminded us that Israel had to meet the Promiser before entering the promised land. God’s gifts matter, but they must not replace knowing God Himself. Speaking to The River as it enters year six, he urged us to keep the focus on Jesus rather than any speaker, song, or personality. The Word leads us to Him. Our gathering is for Him. IN THE WORD ACTS 15:15–17 + 1 CHRONICLES 16:1–6 Acts speaks of David’s tabernacle being rebuilt so that people may seek the Lord. Chronicles shows David placing the Ark in a tent and appointing people to give thanks and praise before God. THREE TRUTHS FROM THE MESSAGE 01 // YOUR WORSHIP CARRIES WEIGHT! Worship is not filler or a performance. Your voice matters to God, whether you can sing beautifully or not. David treated praise as something worthy of attention, time, and his very best. 02 // OUR FIRST CALL IS TO MINISTER TO THE LORD We receive so much when we gather, but we do not come only to consume an experience. Before asking what we will get from worship, we can ask whether our hearts are there to honour Jesus. 03 // HE IS WORTHY OF IT ALL AND A BILLION TIMES MORE Pastor Brendan challenged us to move beyond a limited, “budget” praise. God is worthy of wholehearted worship in joy and hardship, in the room on Tuesday and in the quiet of everyday life. LIVE IT OUT MAKE ROOM FOR PRAISE. The heart of David's tabernacle was not a building. It was a life arranged around God's presence. Take that invitation into this week. 01 START WITH HIM. Before checking your phone tomorrow, take five quiet minutes to thank Jesus for who He is, without beginning with a request. 02 CHECK YOUR HEART. Before your next worship gathering, ask: “Am I here only for what I can receive, or am I here to honour the Lord?” Let that answer shape how you participate. 03 PRAISE IN REAL LIFE. Choose one hard or ordinary moment this week to worship anyway. Speak a prayer of praise in your own words, even if no one else hears it. HE IS WORTHY OF IT ALL.

    The Tabernacle of David

  5. Sep 30

    Forget Not

    Forget Not | Pastor Ryan McVety When a new challenge appears, it can be easy to forget every season God has already carried us through. In this message celebrating The River’s 5-year anniversary, Pastor Ryan McVety turns to Psalm 103:1–2 and David’s instruction to his own soul: bless the Lord and forget not all His benefits. Remembering God’s past faithfulness gives us confidence to trust Him today. Through this invitation to gratitude and praise, we’re reminded that an unanswered prayer does not erase an answered one, and the God we trust with eternity can also be trusted with tomorrow. Scripture: Psalm 103:1–2 Season 16, Episode 4 | The River Subscribe to get the latest videos and songs: https://www.youtube.com/@theriver.worship For More Information About The River, Visit: LinkTree: http://www.linktr.ee/theriver.worship Website: http://www.theriverworship.ca Giving: http://www.theriverworship.ca/give Merch: http://www.therivershop.ca Connect with us on Socials: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theriver.worship Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theriver.worship TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theriverworship Threads | https://www.threads.net/@theriver.worship Youtube: youtube.com/@theriver.worship Listen to our music, podcast, and sermons: Amazon Music | https://shorturl.at/jovwK Apple Music | https://shorturl.at/dLWZ4 Spotify Music | https://shorturl.at/fuCT8 YouTube Music | https://shorturl.at/hisJL Spotify Setlists | https://shorturl.at/aqrJQ Spotify Podcast | https://shorturl.at/jnzLW Learn more about Canada Christian College: www.canadachristiancollege.com Want to join us at The River for a worship experience? You can find us every Tuesday at 7:30PM at 300 Water Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6.

    Forget Not

  6. Sep 23

    I Thought It Would Break Me

    I Thought It Would Break Me | Pastor Ryan McVety Some seasons leave us wondering how much more we can take. In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced a furnace because they would not bow. Their answer to the king was bold: God was able to deliver them, but even if He did not, they would remain faithful. Pastor Ryan McVety traces their journey from bold, to bound, to what was burnt in the fire. As the king watched, a fourth figure appeared with them, and the men who had been tied were walking unbound. This message is an invitation to trust God’s presence in the middle of what you’re facing and to pray for freedom there, too. Scripture: Daniel 3 The River Worship | Season 16, Episode 3 Subscribe to get the latest videos and songs: https://www.youtube.com/@theriver.worship For More Information About The River, Visit: LinkTree: http://www.linktr.ee/theriver.worship Website: http://www.theriverworship.ca Giving: http://www.theriverworship.ca/give Merch: http://www.therivershop.ca Connect with us on Socials: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theriver.worship Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theriver.worship TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theriverworship Threads | https://www.threads.net/@theriver.worship Youtube: youtube.com/@theriver.worship Listen to our music, podcast, and sermons: Amazon Music | https://shorturl.at/jovwK Apple Music | https://shorturl.at/dLWZ4 Spotify Music | https://shorturl.at/fuCT8 YouTube Music | https://shorturl.at/hisJL Spotify Setlists | https://shorturl.at/aqrJQ Spotify Podcast | https://shorturl.at/jnzLW Learn more about Canada Christian College: www.canadachristiancollege.com Want to join us at The River for a worship experience? You can find us every Tuesday at 7:30PM at 300 Water Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6.

    I Thought It Would Break Me

  7. Sep 16

    Distracted

    What if the greatest threat to your faith is not something obviously sinful, but something quietly stealing your attention? In Season 16, Episode 2 of The River Worship Podcast, Pastor Ryan McVety shares “Distracted,” a timely message from Hebrews 12:1–2 about throwing off everything that hinders us and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Distraction does not always look dangerous. It can arrive through responsibilities, opportunities, relationships, entertainment, ambition, or even ministry. But when something consistently pulls our focus away from Jesus, it can become a weight that keeps us from running the race God has marked out for us. Through the stories of Mary and Martha and Peter walking on the water, Pastor Ryan reminds us that we move in the direction of our attention. Martha became distracted while doing something for Jesus, and Peter began to sink when he shifted his focus from Jesus to the storm. This message also confronts distraction’s favourite word: “later.” Later, we will pray. Later, we will forgive. Later, we will obey. Later, we will return. But God is calling us to stop delaying and turn our eyes toward Him today. THREE KEY POINTS: The devil doesn’t need to drag you to hell, he just needs to distract you from heaven.You move in the direction of your attention.Distraction’s favourite word is “later.” What is hindering your race? This message is an invitation to release the weight, refocus your attention, and make Jesus the one thing at the centre of your life. Listen, share this episode, and follow The River Worship Podcast wherever you stream.

    Distracted

  8. Sep 9

    It Doesn't Have To Make Sense

    Title: It Does Not Have to Make Sense: Obedience Over Understanding Summary: What happens when God's instructions make absolutely no sense to us? In this message, we dive into one of the most dramatic and counterintuitive stories in all of Scripture, the fall of Jericho in Joshua chapter 6. Joshua stood before an impenetrable city with over 600,000 soldiers at his back, and God's battle plan was not weapons, siege towers, or military strategy. It was walking, worship, and the sound of trumpets. The central lesson is both simple and profound: obedience does not require our understanding. God's ways, as described in Isaiah 55, are immeasurably higher than our own, and the gap between His knowledge and ours is not a reason for frustration but an invitation to trust. We are challenged to ask ourselves an honest question: when did something making sense to us become a requirement before we would follow God? Faith, by its very nature, moves before the evidence arrives. The walls of Jericho did not crack on day one, two, or even six. Yet Joshua kept marching. This message reminds us that the things in our lives that feel most stuck, most immovable, most impossible, may be only one day of obedience away from crumbling. Subscribe to get the latest videos and songs: https://www.youtube.com/@theriver.worship For More Information About The River, Visit: LinkTree: http://www.linktr.ee/theriver.worship Website: http://www.theriverworship.ca Giving: http://www.theriverworship.ca/give Merch: http://www.therivershop.ca Connect with us on Socials: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theriver.worship Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theriver.worship TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theriverworship Threads | https://www.threads.net/@theriver.worship Youtube: youtube.com/@theriver.worship Listen to our music, podcast, and sermons: Amazon Music | https://shorturl.at/jovwK Apple Music | https://shorturl.at/dLWZ4 Spotify Music | https://shorturl.at/fuCT8 YouTube Music | https://shorturl.at/hisJL Spotify Setlists | https://shorturl.at/aqrJQ Spotify Podcast | https://shorturl.at/jnzLW

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The River is a weekly, mid-week worship night. The purpose of The River is to provide an opportunity for people of all denominations, backgrounds, and age groups to have an all-out, powerful worship experience in the presence of the Holy Spirit and fellow believers. What should you expect on a Tuesday night? The second you step into our venue, you'll be greeted by our Experience team. They'll help you find a seat or help you find anyone you're meeting. We typically do 8 to 9 modern worship songs with a full production. We have a Spotify playlist too in case you want to familiarize yourself with some of the songs! We also spend about 30 minutes in the Word of God. The River is not meant to replace church. We believe you should get rooted in a strong Sunday community. If you don't have a home church, let us know! We'll get you connected. Join us any Tuesday night at 7:30pm. There's a seat for you. And of course, things will get loud!

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  • Creator
    Pastor Ryan McVety
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The River Worship. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    The River Worship - Sermons

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