Altars

Listen as Pastor Rick explores the custom & practice of the "invitation" and the use of the "altar" or  "mourners' bench" in churches.  Are they acceptable?  If so, how should they be used properly?

How Much Do You Love Jesus?

Pastor Rick shares a message about a very personal question: "How much do I love Jesus?"  This is a question we all should answer.  How about you?  How much do YOU love Jesus?

Fervent Charity

Stirred in his heart by pictures of Pope Francis in action, Pastor Rick turns our attention to the writings of the Apostles Peter & Paul to call us to deep, fervent love toward our fellow men above all else.  This helps defeat the enemy in spiritual warfare, preventing the establishment of a beachhead in our lives and in the church. 

Shaky Faith

Listen as Pastor Rick preaches to himself.  Listen and maybe you will be challenged by the "splashover." :-)  How strong is your faith?  Do you trust God as much as you trust your pharmacist and the electric company? 

All These Things

Listen as Pastor Rick returns to Matthew chapter 6 to finish considering the truths of verse 33.  If I seek first the Kingdom of God, what are all the "things" that will be "added unto me?"

The Kingdom of God

What is the Kingdom of God?  What does it mean to seek it first?  And if I do seek it, what do I gain in return?  These are great questions.  Listen as Pastor Rick takes us down a path of better understanding the answers to them.

The Mystery of Godliness

Listen as Pastor Rick shares 10 mysteries of history and then compares them to the great Mystery of Godliness.  The Gospel is powerful.  Have you considered it.  Are you living God-like?

The Promise of Godliness

Godliness means to exercise ourselves to be God-like.  Are you living God-like?  Do you reflect His image?  To do so is to live under the blessings and promises accompanying godliness.  Listen as Pastor Rick explores these ideas with us.

Mirror Mirror of the Word

Pastor Rick shares the fascinating story of a small Italian town called Vigonella.  Will you be a mirror on a mountain?

A Sweet Savor

How do you smell to God?  It's a question worth answering.  Listen as Pastor Rick considers this question with us.

Can You Hear Me Now? - WEWH Series

In this installment of the "Words of Earth Wisdom of Heaven" series, Pastor Rick teaches us about how to communicate with God and how to learn to hear His voice.

The Preeminence of Faith - A Key Message

Pastor Rick explores the preeminent doctrine of the Bible: Faith.  Have you faith in God?  Without faith it is impossible to please God.  Faith is foundational.  Listen and consider these ideas and question yourself: Do you have faith?  - P.S. Have you heard of a blobfish?

Our Message Mission & Life - Witnessing Workshops Series

Pastor Rick focuses on Acts 26:18 to declare our core mission, message, and what should be our very life.  Are you living this message?

Addicted to Service

Pastor Rick declares what Christians should be addicted to.  Are you an addict to selfless service?

Bless the Lord (2)

Pastor Rick goes back to Psalm 103 to consider the exclamations of David's worship, and calls us to summon praise in our hearts as we consider the magnificence of God's mercy. God redeems us from destruction! Listen and worship!