Sunday, January 29, 2012
The Battle - Warrior Saints Series
This message was shared the evening of January 29, 2012.
Synopsis: In this introductory message of the Warrior Saints Series, Pastor Rick introduces us to the spiritual battle space. From before creation until today there is clear context of conflict. Why do we battle? Should we fear spiritual attack? Listen to become better equipped to face the fight!
Enslaved
This message was shared the morning of January 29, 2012.
Synopsis: Freedom from the slavery of sin means becoming a slave of righteousness. Does this mean we are indeed slaves to God? The message concludes with a magnificent truth! Listen to find out more!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Vision 2012 Slideshow
2012 VISION
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This goes with the audio directly below! Enjoy!
Vision 2012
This past Sunday I shared what I believe to be our way forward for HRBMC in 2012. This is a one-year plan with measurable goals. We may not achieve them all or we may exceed them, but it is a starting point. I am looking forward to a great year!Click on the link to listen live or right click and "save as" to download.
20120122-Vision.mp3
20120122-Vision.mp3
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
A Little Writing....
Lately I have been posting several audio files as I try to get the podcasting up and running. I hope you all have enjoyed them and most important I hope they strengthen and challenge your soul as they have mine. However, tonight I wanted to take a few minutes to just write.
There are a lot of things in my heart and head that I want to share and hope to do so in the year ahead. the biggest challenge I face is finding the time to squeeze it in, especially with my decrepit computer! :-) I have plans to remedy that soon, though and hopefully output will increase! I covet your prayers as I continue to juggle pastoring full time with a full time career, an ongoing internship, and a family who needs me too. I have never envied ministers this part of their job. It is a tough balance to strike and I want to get it right for all involved.
I have confidence that God's quiet strength and wisdom are available to me and it is on Him I rely for strength. But it is always good to sense prayer back-up coming from those who really care. It's like being in a firefight and hearing the scream of jet engines overhead. It's always good to know the "fast-movers" have got your back!
Well I won't rant much more, but I will be posting the audio file and perhaps some of the notes from Sunday's VISION 2012 presentation before the week is over, so please check back in soon if you are interested in learning where we are going in the coming year. I believe with all my heart that God has great things in store for us. Thank you all for your interest, support, and prayers. God Bless!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Warrior Saints - Communication
http://www.box.com/s/x0pc4q2yp38vb7v8y067
Click on the title and download the file to hear the first sermon in the Warrior Saints Series. It does open in Windows Media Player and I assume it will open in other players as well. Apologies that the quality isn't as good...our sound engineer was gone last Sunday. :-)
Click on the title and download the file to hear the first sermon in the Warrior Saints Series. It does open in Windows Media Player and I assume it will open in other players as well. Apologies that the quality isn't as good...our sound engineer was gone last Sunday. :-)
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
More than Lip Service
According to the Oxford Dictionaries online, "lip service" means to "express approval of or support for (something) insincerely or without taking any significant action." This idea deserves some consideration as I prepare to share a new message Sunday Morning: "Embracing the Cross."
Around the world, hundreds of thousands - maybe more - put their lives on the line for their belief in a Savior Who died for their sins. Daily they live in danger, fear, poverty, oppression, and slavery without renouncing The Christ of Calvary. They have so little, yet they willingly trust Him Who gave so much.
Meanwhile, we Christians of the Western Hemisphere rarely suffer persecution of any kind other than a sneer. We live in plenty and we - who have so much - consider very little what Christ has given. We live in our stick and brick mansions with little regard for the mansion Christ promised to prepare. We drive our late model cars dreaming of better ones with no thought of the trip we will someday make across the universe to the judgment hall of God. We fill the churches across our land, dressed in our finest name brands and think not whether we have been given a wedding garment for the marriage supper of the Lamb. We pay lip service to the cross of Christ and seek the emotional euphoria of worship and never actually stoop to feel the weight of splintered blood-stained wood gouging our shoulders.
How about it? Are you doing more than paying mere lip service to the cross of Christ? Join us at Hampton Roads Bible Methodist Church this weekend to learn more about following Him for real.
Around the world, hundreds of thousands - maybe more - put their lives on the line for their belief in a Savior Who died for their sins. Daily they live in danger, fear, poverty, oppression, and slavery without renouncing The Christ of Calvary. They have so little, yet they willingly trust Him Who gave so much.
Meanwhile, we Christians of the Western Hemisphere rarely suffer persecution of any kind other than a sneer. We live in plenty and we - who have so much - consider very little what Christ has given. We live in our stick and brick mansions with little regard for the mansion Christ promised to prepare. We drive our late model cars dreaming of better ones with no thought of the trip we will someday make across the universe to the judgment hall of God. We fill the churches across our land, dressed in our finest name brands and think not whether we have been given a wedding garment for the marriage supper of the Lamb. We pay lip service to the cross of Christ and seek the emotional euphoria of worship and never actually stoop to feel the weight of splintered blood-stained wood gouging our shoulders.
How about it? Are you doing more than paying mere lip service to the cross of Christ? Join us at Hampton Roads Bible Methodist Church this weekend to learn more about following Him for real.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Blog App Available!
For all Android users out there, you may now search the marketplace for the companion app to this blog. Search for "Pastor Rick." We are having some issues with the Facebook Link/photo link...somehow not interfacing with Facebook as required. Troubleshooting will continue. Meanwhile, check it out and let me know what you would like to see in the content of the App! Thanks!
P.S. - Apple users are out of luck! I'm not paying the $99 fee!
P.S. - Apple users are out of luck! I'm not paying the $99 fee!
Monday, January 2, 2012
"I Love You Most" Sermon (20120101)
Please be encouraged and challenged by my first sermon of the New Year! Just click on the link.
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