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Today’s message, "When You Give," reflects on Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 6, emphasizing the importance of the heart’s motive in giving. It warns against seeking human recognition and encourages a sincere, personal approach to generosity. Practical steps include addressing selfishness, cultivating gratitude, and embracing tithing and offerings as acts of faith that advance God’s kingdom....

In today's message, Pastor Rich continued the "Set Apart" mini-series, focusing on prayer from Matthew 6. He emphasized that prayer, fasting, and giving are vital to spiritual growth. In our time we highlighted prayer as heartfelt communication with God, built on trust and reliance—not just routine words. We outlined key elements of effective prayer, including honoring God, submitti...

In week 1 of our new series, "Set Apart," we take a deep dive into the spiritual discipline of fasting, drawn from Matthew 6. Highlighting Jesus’ call to give, pray, and fast, we explore fasting as a powerful yet often neglected practice. While feasting is common, fasting is rare—only 17% of American Christians practice it. In this message, we unpack its biblical roots, clarify its purpo...

In concluding the Christmas series "The Nativity Experience," Pastor Rich highlights that true peace can only be found in Jesus, contrasting the popular notion of "Peace on Earth" with the reality that Jesus provides "On Earth Peace." This message explains that peace is a divine gift and introduces four major disruptors of peace: unavoidable circumstances, unbearable...

In today’s message, Pastor Rich highlights the shepherds’ humble yet vital role in the Christmas story, drawing a powerful connection to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who came to lead and save humanity. He reminds us that what seems insignificant on earth is deeply valued in heaven and calls us to align our lives with God’s priorities. The message concludes with an inspiring challenge: to share the tr...

In today’s message, Pastor Rich reflects on Mary’s vital role in the Christmas story as part of "The Nativity Experience" series. He highlights that God chose Mary for her humility, purity, and unwavering trust in the supernatural. Mary, a humble woman from an unlikely place, faithfully honored God’s ways. Pastor Rich inspires the congregation to embrace humility, give thanks to God in a...

In our new series, The Nativity Experience , we’ll explore the characters of the Christmas story, uncovering powerful truths they lived out during challenging times—far from the picture-perfect scenes on Christmas cards. Together we’ll discover how these lessons still apply today.

This sermon focuses on the theme of "Spiritual Hunger" and the importance of inviting God into our lives to experience His fullness. It uses the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 from John 6:1-14 to illustrate different perspectives on faith and miracles.

We Want More Week 2 focuses on the theme of spiritual hunger and the disciplines that fuel itThe key message is that the extent to which we experience God is determined by how much we invite Him into our lives. The message was based on the parable of the sower from Luke 8, which illustrates the barriers to spiritual growth and the keys to overcoming them.

In week one of our new series, We Want More, Pastor Rich emphasizes the importance of spiritual hunger in the life of a believer, stating that we can experience as much of God as we choose. He highlights that true spiritual hunger involves both desire and action, encouraging listeners to actively pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus. Using the Beatitudes and a story from Mark, he illustrates th...

Pastor concludes the series "To Be Continued" focused on the teachings of Acts, emphasizing the need for believers to be dynamic and daring in their faith. Highlighting Paul's journey to Rome amidst trials, he showcases Paul as a counselor, encourager, helper, and preacher who remained steadfast in God's promises despite adversity. The sermon encourages the congregation to trus...

In this weeks message, Pastor Rich emphasized the importance of being dynamic believers and a daring church as illustrated in Paul's experiences in Acts. He highlighted Paul's integrity, respectful demeanor, and wise counsel-seeking even in challenging situations, demonstrating how these qualities enable effective witness and living out the Gospel. The message encourages believers to liv...

This weekend, we discussed Paul's imprisonment and his boldness in proclaiming the Gospel despite false accusations from the Jewish leaders. We emphasized that Paul remained patient and maintained the right perspective even in difficult circumstances, trusting in God's plan for his life. The message also urged us to come to terms with sin and recognize the urgency of sharing the Gospel,...

In the message, Pastor Rich discusses Paul's determination to go to Jerusalem despite warnings from friends and the Jerusalem church, highlighting the misunderstandings surrounding his intentions. Paul remained committed to his mission, believing he was part of a solution to the division between Jewish and Gentile believers. As he faced opposition and ultimately became a prisoner, the emphasi...

Today's message focuses on Paul's farewell journey and message, illustrating his dedication to encouraging believers while facing challenges. Key takeaways include the importance of flexibility, speaking truth with care, embodying humility, generosity in helping those in need, and fostering deep relationships within the church community. The message concludes with encouragement to adapt...

In today’s message, we talked about how God performed extraordinary miracles through Paul, particularly in Ephesus, where many were healed and freed from evil spirits. The narrative highlights the failure of the seven sons of Sceva, who attempted to exorcise demons without a genuine relationship with Jesus, leading to their humiliation and the magnification of Christ’s power. As the Gospel spread,...

In today’s message, we emphasized the importance of discipleship, highlighting how Paul and Apollos worked to strengthen believers in their faith. Apollos, though knowledgeable, initially preached an incomplete Gospel, but his humility allowed him to learn from Priscilla and Aquila, exemplifying the need for teachability in ministry. We also discusses the significance of the Holy Spirit, noting th...

Today's message, "Don't Quit too Soon" from our series "To Be Continued"  delves into Paul's emotional state in Corinth, facing disappointments and shifting focus to the Gentiles due to opposition. Practical lessons include participating in ministry, embracing opposition for growth, and seeking God's encouragement at every step.

Today's message titled "Who Will Tell Them?" focused on Paul's mission in Athens from Acts 17:16-34. The message highlighted Paul's engagement with diverse groups in sharing the gospel, emphasizing the importance of bold proclamation and thoughtful engagement in evangelism within different cultural contexts. The message underscored key points about God as creator, provider...

Acts 17:1-15, focusing on Paul's journey through Thessalonica and Berea shows 2 different responses to the Word of God. Thessalonica shows resistance and persecution faced by early Christians, while Berea exemplifies open hearts and a diligent pursuit of truth. Lessons drawn include prioritizing church attendance, daily study of the Bible, and standing firm in faith despite challenges. This m...

In the message "Just praise your way through it!" from Pastor Rich from the series "To Be Continued," the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit and following His guidance is explored using Acts 16:6-40. Today's emphasizes obeying the Holy Spirit's directions, even when they seem contrary to our own judgment. The narrative of Paul's journey highlights the Hol...

In the message, "Don't Close the Door to the Gospel" from the series "To Be Continued," Pastor Rich examines conflict resolution using Acts 15 as a guide. Disagreement arose regarding the need for Gentiles to be circumcised for salvation, but the leaders concluded salvation is through faith in Christ alone. The process included dispute, defense, and decision in a show of u...

Today's message focuses on walking in the Spirit to strengthen relationships, based on Galatians 5:16-25. The message addresses the dangers of legalism, emphasizing justification by faith in Jesus, not works of the law. Through examples of works of the flesh and fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Rich highlights the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit for spiritual growth and transformation. Th...