The River Worship - Sermons

by Pastor Ryan McVety

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  ...   ...  Read more
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  • Season 11

  • This Is That

    This Is That

    S11 E11
    Mar 26, 2025
    46:31

    🎙 The River Worship Podcast | THIS IS THAT | Pastor Ryan McVety In this episode, we dive into Luke 8:4-8 and uncover a truth that will change how you see your purpose: You’re not the seed. You’re the soil. What God has planted in you is GOOD, but your growth depends on the condition of your heart. 🚨 Key Takeaways: Soil’s job isn’t to be impressive—it’s to stay soft. Comparison kills your seed. Stop looking at someone else’s harvest while ignoring your own growth! God’s timing is perfect. Different seeds. Different speeds. Different seasons. A 100x harvest is possible when you align your heart with His will! 🔥 Ready to shift your perspective and grow into everything God has for you? Hit play now! 🎧✨ 📖 Scripture: Luke 8:4-8 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review to help spread the word! #TheRiverWorship #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Sermon #KingdomMindset

  • Hard Pressed

    Hard Pressed

    S11 E10
    Mar 19, 2025
    43:02

    Feeling the pressure? In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan McVety unpacks the truth of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 — "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." Pressure can feel overwhelming, but God isn’t using it to break you — He’s using it to refine and empower you. In this episode, Pastor Ryan shares: ➡️ I’m pressed, but not crushed – The enemy attacks hardest when you’re under pressure, but God’s not done with you yet. ➡️ I’m pressed, so I’m powerful – Just like diamonds are formed under pressure, your pressure is producing strength and purpose. ➡️ I won’t give up — I’ll give it up – When you reach the end of yourself, that’s where God steps in with power. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck, this message will remind you that God is using the pressure in your life to prepare you for something greater. Listen now and be encouraged to trust God through the pressure! ➡️ Follow The River Worship for more powerful messages and share this episode with someone who needs it.

  • Instructions

    Instructions

    S11 E09
    Mar 13, 2025
    33:44

    Instructions | Pastor Ryan McVety Life doesn’t come as a finished product — assembly is required. In this episode, Pastor Ryan McVety dives into Matthew 4:1-4, where Jesus shows us that the most important thing — even more than physical nourishment — is the Word of God. Just like an IKEA dresser, life comes with all the pieces you need, but you can’t put it together without the instructions. God, the Creator, gave us a manual — the Bible — with 783,000 words to guide us through every challenge, decision, and season of life. In this episode, Pastor Ryan unpacks: ✅ Why the Bible isn’t just advice — it’s the blueprint for life. ✅ How Jesus Himself relied on Scripture when He was tested — and why we should too. ✅ Why you can’t expect a “finished product” without following the instructions. ✅ How God’s Word is alive, practical, and essential for every part of life. 🎯 Challenge: Take 10 minutes today to open the Bible and ask God to speak to you through His Word. 💬 If this episode encouraged you, leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear it! 👉 Subscribe for more powerful messages from The River Worship.

  • Am I not sending you?

    Am I not sending you?

    S11 E08
    Mar 5, 2025
    47:46

    🎙 Episode 8 | Am I Not Sending You? | Sam Picken (C3 Toronto) God’s way is not meant to make sense—it’s meant to require faith. Too often, we overanalyze, calculate risk, and let logic stop us from stepping into the Kingdom-sized calling God has for us. But what if God is calling you to be the solution to a Kingdom problem? In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks Judges 6:1-16 and the story of Gideon, a man who didn’t feel qualified, yet changed history by trusting God beyond reason. 💡 In this episode: God is calling for Kingdom people to solve Kingdom problems. Why Gen Z is saying no to ministry and what’s holding them back. How fear, safety, and logic are working against God's calling. We must not let logic and reasoning stop us from obeying God. How to break free from doubt and step into a faith-driven purpose. 📌 Listen now and step into your calling! 🔔 Subscribe & share with someone who needs this encouragement! #TheRiverWorship #ChristianPodcast #MinistryCalling #FaithOverFear #SamPicken #Gideon #GodsPlan #KingdomPurpose #StepOutInFaith

  • Taking a Stand on Your Knees

    Taking a Stand on Your Knees

    S11 E07
    Feb 26, 2025
    41:41

    📢 You don’t need to fight back—just kneel. Daniel 6 isn’t just about a man in a lion’s den—it’s about what happens when integrity collides with opposition. Daniel was: ✔️ Elected – Chosen and favored by God. ✔️ Excellent – A man of character, even in adversity. ✔️ Elevated – Positioned for impact, but not without drama. ✔️ Envied – His success made him a target. When the world tried to silence his faith, he opened his window and prayed. And because of that, God didn’t just bring him through the den—He used the den to display His power. 💡 How do you stand firm when culture pushes back? This episode will challenge you to see prayer as your greatest weapon. #Mindset #OvercomingObstacles #SpiritualGrowth #Leadership #Faith