In the final and intimate message of this series, Pastor Rick challenges us to REALLY Trust in God.
"...as He calls you to trust He does not do so with a hand or voice upraised. He knows your lameness, your blindness, your weakness, your uncleanness, your paralysis. He knows your hurt, your pain, your loss, your strain. He knows about your broken friendship, your struggling marriage, your difficult time with your teenager, your grief over the loss of a loved one, or the sadness of a long goodbye. He knows your stressful work environment, your financial difficulties, your lack of self-control. He knows about your regrets and your sorrows. He knows about your failures. He knows about your sin. He knows about it all. And he understands. And without a shout or an upraised hand, He calls to you and me to trust in Him Who is always sufficient, Who never fails, Who created stars, Who bears scars, and wants to carry you. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” “Trust me.”"
I hope today that you are encouraged to anchor your faith in God and Christ. Do not succumb to the struggle of emotional doubt with a response of willful unbelief. Rather, go back to the truths you know. Cling to them. Grow in them. Find strength there and bridge the gap between your knowledge and your emotions with willing faith. Trust in the Lord. Then you can say with the Psalmist, “Ps 73:28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.”
Inspired by Priscilla Shirer's Book titled "God Is Able," listen as Pastor Rick shares an encouraging message about what it means to really trust the Lord.
"I
have realized that this is where I am: with the great need to recognize that not
only does God exist and not only can I know about
Him, but I need to know Him in the present power of His resurrection that
transforms who I am, how I view everything, and how I respond to everything in
my life. I need to truly believe His
word that He is more than able and more than willing to work on my behalf and
in behalf of all the needy people around me.
I need to come to Him in that belief and welcome Him to go to work in
my life and in the lives of those around me."
Listen as Pastor Rick unburdens his heart and challenges us to be confronted with truth in this dramatic assessment of the thing called sin. Have you found the solution to sin?
Listen as Pastor Rick describes the cure for sin. Have you looked upon Christ for salvation and life?
Listen as Pastor Rick describes the introduction of the Messiah to the World with an act of holiness rather than power, and then applies it to our hearts by calling on us to cleanse the temples of our hearts.
Listen as Pastor Rick explores some wonderful ideas from the 1st Miracle Jesus ever performed as recorded by the Apostle John. There is lots to learn here and maybe some things you've never thought of. Is the water of your obedience being transformed into the wine of His glory?
Listen as Pastor Rick concludes chapter 1 of the Gospel of John by introducing us to the next actors on stage, the first followers of Christ who were witnesses to his identity. Go beyond the familiarity to discover the reality of their testimony.
Listen as Pastor Rick introduces the first actor on the stage of John's Gospel who testifies to us who Jesus is that we might believe on His name.
In the first sermon of the year, Pastor Rick begins an exploration of the Gospel of John based on the Exposition of the Gospel by Charles Erdman. In the beginning of the year, there is nothing better than to begin with the Word.
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?
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?
Listen as Pastor Rick breaks down intercession simple enough for even our children can understand it. Will you be an intercessor?
Listen as Pastor Rick challenges us to pray together and shares principles of public prayer before leading the congregation in corporate prayer. It was a wonderful evening together.
Listen as Pastor Rick examines the disciples' anguished cry, "Master, Carest Thou Not...?" Be uplifted as you realize how much God really does care for you and everything about you. God sees. God understands. God cares.
