Dr. Jim Richards

The world is on fire. This fire was set by those who seek to take control of our lives. They divide us by creating conflict among various economic, social, and ethnic groups. The world is becoming more dangerous and hostile by the minute. This divide-and-conquer strategy keeps people so focused on what offends them, that they are blind to what is really happening. In this powerful series, “Anchori...

The only power the devil can use against us is deception, meaning that he cannot hurt us unless we believe his lies; then, we will hurt ourselves. When we entertain his lies, we become emotionally unstable; we begin to waver. But God has provided a way for us to have an anchor for our soul that keeps us from damaging ourselves and those around us. Join me this week in CyberChurch and learn the sec...

God is the God of Hope! Hope literally means a confident expectation of good things. He has made incredible promises through the Lord Jesus. In the history of the world, He has never broken His word on any promise. We have a reason to expect good things. Join me this week in CyberChurch as we explore the power of living in the Expectation of Good Things.

There is a battle going on that will determine the quality of your life. The Bible says it’s the battle for your soul. As you know, our soul is the seat of our emotions. The battle that destroys many godly people is the seemingly unending struggle with negative emotions. The Bible tells us how to win this battle, and it starts by identifying the source of the conflict. Join me this week in CyberCh...

Our soul is neither good nor evil. It is simply that part of us where we emotionally experience whatever we’re focused on. Before man fell, his soul was under the direct influence of his spirit, which meant that his emotions were continually influenced by the life of God. When man became a sinner, his soul became influenced by his flesh, which meant that his emotions were driven by the lusts of th...

God always seeks to lead us on the path that more effectively and efficiently fulfills our destiny and keeps His promises. Many times we seek a particular solution to a problem, but it isn’t based on God’s wisdom. Paul did this, and sadly we interpret God’s response as a “No” to Paul’s request. However, God didn’t say no, He guided Paul to a more biblical pursuit. Join me this week in CyberChurch...

God doesn’t change when we change. According to Scripture, when we are unfaithful, He remains faithful. But does He withhold His promises when we fall short? No! There are two key reasons He doesn’t. The Bible says it’s God's goodness that draws us to repentance, not the harshness or the wrath. If He withdraws His promises, we continue to run away in fear. When we encounter His goodness we feel sa...

God made an eternal Covenant with Jesus, the New Covenant. Jesus fulfilled every requirement of that Covenant, thereby receiving an inheritance that is greater than anything we have ever imagined! When we are born again and baptized into the body of Christ, we get to share in His inheritance. The Bible calls us joint heirs! As joint heirs, we are qualified for every benefit given to Jesus. Join me...

So many people are paralyzed. They are afraid they will miss God or experience disappointment. Religion has made knowing God's will complicated and beyond our grasp, but the truth is, God has gone to incredible lengths to make sure we understand Him and know what to expect. The God of “Yes” has made promises assuring us of what is ours in Christ. When an honest, faithful person makes a promise, it...

Jesus is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. One of the things hidden in that name, in the Hebrew, is the priest who reveals the heart of “Yes!” Jesus’ answer for sharing His inheritance is always “yes.” He came to earth partially to reveal the true character and nature of God… the God of yes! Join me this week as we look at the Hebrew that presents Him as the priest that reveals the...

The Apostle Paul said that the message he preached was not “yes” and “no!” In other words, God’s answer is always yes. It’s not sometimes yes, and sometimes no. It’s always yes. The key is allowing Him to meet our needs in a biblical way. Join me this week in CyberChurch as I launch a new series entitled “The God of Yes!” This will give you incredible confidence in God while simplifying your praye...

God designed mankind to live in pleasure. Join me this week to look at the biblical reality of living heaven on earth! Every person has the drive for a better quality of life. Jesus said He had come so that we could have the very best quality of life. The original language defines this to be the quality of life possessed by the One giving it. So, Jesus Himself said we can have God’s quality of lif...

Jesus taught principles of living by priority. Join me this week to explore the proper order of things in the Kingdom. Priority living can make the difference in how successful your efforts are! When Jesus instructed His listeners to do something first, there was a reason for the priority that directly affected the result. Even obedience can turn out bad if you’ve missed the point for obeying. Whe...

Join me this week to hear how you can abide in the realm of the Kingdom rather than survive from miracle to miracle or rescue to rescue. The greatest witness is the person who draws others to God by their joy, peace, and demonstrations of love. The way we become such a witness is by abiding in the realm Jesus said is within. It is the realm where Jesus is fully Lord of our heart, and where all the...

Join me this week where I will help you enter the realm in which you recognize and know how to access all the resources of God! The New Covenant is a covenant of promise. It has the same promises as the Old Covenant, but the Bible says the New Covenant is better than the old. Why? It is a covenant between God and Jesus, not God and man. Jesus Himself obtained the promises for all and for eternity....

God has revealed Himself to mankind from the time of creation. Join me this week and let’s explore the abundance of both His existing and intended evidence in the earth. God’s intention has always been for His people to represent Him. He established the nation of Israel as a kingdom to whom He would demonstrate His heart and the other nations of the world could see His goodness and character. King...

It’s difficult to have bold faith if you’re unsure about your perception! Join me this week as I share what Jesus taught about entering and accessing the Kingdom of God. Jesus said becoming born again allowed us to SEE the Kingdom of God; He didn’t say we ENTERED the Kingdom. Seeing the Kingdom of God is more than perceiving that a kingdom exists. It is perceiving the resources and truths of that...

Join me this week to gain greater understanding of how to live in and access the realm of the Kingdom of Heaven right now while living on earth! Jesus taught more about the kingdom of heaven than any other topic. His model prayer demonstrated the need to understand the gospel of the kingdom. It is clearly about far more than just going to heaven after you die; it is intended to be an integral part...

Jesus talked about heaven on earth which when heard by His audience held meaning tied to history that has been mostly lost in our present day. His listeners knew that the reference to heaven on earth was a reference to the Garden of Eden. Well, who doesn’t want to live in the paradise described as Eden? However, many of us have believed the promises, but have been frustrated by not seeing their fu...

The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet creates a picture of Heaven and Earth coming into harmony through the faith and authority of mankind, representing God as His ambassadors. Some would argue that we can’t take on such a responsibility, because we don’t know what God wants. Jesus gave us the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven and said whatever has been declared illegal in Heaven, we should declare...

Everyone struggles with unbelief in certain situations. But in many circles, if you admit your unbelief, you are made to feel carnal or unspiritual. Jesus never condemned anyone for their unbelief without first seeking to help them overcome it. One of the most powerful miracles under His ministry happened with someone whose child struggled with a severe illness. Only when the man admitted his unbe...

Do you trust God to meet the need in your life or do you feel He will let you down? Lack is a feeling of desperation that leads us to seek an alternative source or not trust God to meet the need in our lives. When we come to God from the perspective that He will let us down, we have moved from lack to limits. Then, even though He floods our heart with His goodness, we judge God as being unfaithful...

Do you believe the miracle you need is simply possible, or highly probable? What moves something from simply being possible to probable is the fact that God proactively initiated the end from the beginning. Jesus’s part is finished. We believe that and receive that. The probability for health, or finances, or whatever you need already exists and you don’t need to get God to do it. It is a matter o...

Take steps to a powerful and steadfast heart which does not waver at the promises of God! The core lie at the root of all religious theology and deception relating to God is this: God is in control of everything; therefore, the horrible condition of the world is the proof that God is not really good and He can't be trusted. Like the children of Israel, when we don’t take steps to experience the po...

How do I know when my heart is fixed? Please watch this video as we learn the answer. We can know that our heart is fixed when we do not waver, regardless of the bad report that comes. Why? We remain steadfast on the promises of God. We empty our heart of all personal opinions, are humble and open, and build our lives on the foundation of Jesus’ teaching. If the most valuable thing in your life is...