Biblical Principles of Giving

   

Pastor Rick wrestles with and carefully addresses the important concept of Biblical Giving.  Pastor Rick discusses firstfruits, offerings, and tithes.  We profoundly hope this message will help you with your perspective and your stewardship of the resources with which you are blessed.

Intimacy with God

   

Jesus said, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”  This is an utter abandonment of self to God.  Every fiber of our beings must be completely surrendered to Him.  In holiness circles we frame this theologically as begun in the new birth or salvation, anchored and empowered through the filling of the Holy Spirit in sanctification, and continued all the lifelong by walking in the spirit in perfect love.  This is simple and accurate.  But however you want to frame it, it all boils down to letting go of yourself to the control of Christ knowing He made you and cares for you.  It is a complete trusting of Him with every part of you good or bad.  Just as a husband and wife totally surrender to each other in private uninhibited unrestrained intimacy, we must surrender utterly to Him with nothing held back.  It is in this place of full surrender that real intimacy with Christ begins.

VISION - 2016

Listen as Pastor Rick shares the Vision & Burden for Water of Life Fellowship in 2016 as we transition from Surviving to Thriving!

Addicted to Service

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

The First Words of Witnessing - Witnessing Workshops

Have you ever given much thought to the first words you will speak about faith to someone you meet?  Tonight is an exercise as a group to think about this very thing.  Not a typical sermon, this open format discussion is worthwhile if you spend the time to follow it. 

The Three R's of Witnessing - Witnessing Workshops Series

Listen as Pastor Rick opens a new series about "witnessing" or sharing our faith.  Do you know the three "R's" of Witnessing?  Listen to learn them!  :-)

Servants of Christ

Listen as Pastor Rick discusses Servanthood particularly in the local body.  Humble service is essential to corporate and personal worship.  Are you a servant of Christ?

Ministers of the New Testament

Listen as Pastor Rick calls all of us to ministry in the New Testament sense of the word.

FAN OR FOLLOWER?

Listen to this challenging message as Pastor Rick springs from the book NOT A FAN by Kyle Idleman to ask the essential question, "Are you a follower of Jesus Christ?"  Becoming a true follower of Christ is a lot more than most people think it is. 

Contagious 3 - Salt & Light

Listen to Lesson 3 as Pastor Rick concludes the introduction to the "Becoming A Contagious Christian" series, challenging us to be salt and light!

Contagious 2 - Costs & Benefits

Pastor Rick shares the pros and cons of becoming a soul-winner/witness for the Gospel of Christ.  Are you in?

READY TO STAY

Listen As Pastor Rick Shares another sermon in the "Ready" Series.  Feeling God's burden on our hearts to begin seeking folks in our community, Pastor Rick shares with us how to get our head in the game and be ready to play!