Larger Than Life

If you go out on the street and start asking people what love is, you’ll get a wide range of answers. Many will struggle to put it into words. A predominant way of thought in our society is that love is a feeling you get when you’re around a significant person in your life. But, as Pastor Ron examines 1st Corinthians thirteen in today’s message, we’ll be reminded that God is love and the love we s...

Are you just making annoying noises as you live out your Christian life? Perhaps you’re blaring Christian radio as you drive down the street. Maybe you’re sporting the latest in Christian apparel as you walk around town, posting Scripture memes, or maybe you’re even handing out tracts to people you meet. None of those things are bad, but as we’ll be reminded in today’s message from Pastor Ron, if...

What is love? I apologize if that automatically brings a certain popular song to mind. The truth is, there’s a long list of songs that may pop into your head when you think about love. Our culture loves love, but do they really understand what it is? As Pastor Ron will point out in today’s message, modern culture would teach that love is all about what you feel when you’re around a certain person....

Have you ever looked at your Bible and thought, “Is this a sword in my hand?” Many people view Jesus as a great teacher, while others see Christianity as simply good advice. However, the Bible possesses real power—behind each word lies the strength of God. Whatever challenges you face in life can be addressed using that Book. Today, Pastor Ron encourages you to see your Bible as more than just goo...

This world can be both kind and challenging. One moment, we might find ourselves confused, and the next, we gain clarity that connects us with God. However, we sometimes cling to emotions from our confusion, and even when we open our spiritual eyes, we may still experience hurt. How can we manage these feelings that might lead us to sin? In today’s message, Pastor Ron encourages you to let go of a...

As children, we learn many things from our parents, including how to clean, cook, and take care of ourselves. Eventually, we pass these lessons on to our own kids. Today, Pastor Ron emphasizes the importance of teaching the next generation how to pray and maintain an active prayer life with Jesus Christ. Just as someone in your church or life taught you how to communicate with God, it’s essential...

When we think of God, we might picture Him as a grand figure living in the clouds, perhaps watching over us with thunder and lightning. However, the Bible describes God not as a thunderous man in the heavens but as a Father, a Dad who loves us unconditionally, a Papa who cares for His children with protection and tenderness. So today, Pastor Ron encourages you to think of your heavenly Father and...

Sometimes, as we go about our daily lives, we can forget the simplest things. In today’s message, Pastor Ron wants you to remember that the most important aspect of your day is how you communicate with God. While it's okay to offer a few quick words during your prayers once or twice a week, the key is to cultivate a consistent prayer life - a regular, ongoing stream of communication with God - and...

We live in a world filled with too many rules. Even when we start a new life with Christ, some people bring their worldly mentality into Christianity. They suggest that if you’re not dressed a certain way at church or if you don’t recite a specific prayer, then you’re not doing it right. However, in today’s message, Pastor Ron assures you that as long as your prayers glorify God, the specifics of...

Sometimes, when we attend church and hear things like, “We’re all called to be ministers,” we can overthink what that truly means. Not everyone is meant to lead thousands of people to Christ, nor is everyone called to write Bible commentaries or create Christian music for the church. But what we are called to do is share the gospel with the people in our lives. Today, Pastor Ron emphasizes that yo...

As mothers and fathers, we have the important roles of nurturing and providing for our children. While juggling our jobs, taking care of kids, cleaning, preparing meals, and making time for our spouses, family, and friends, along with pursuing our personal aspirations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our responsibilities. However, today, Pastor Ron reminds us that we are not alone. Even as we tak...

Love is a powerful emotion. It’s what a mother feels when her child is born and what a husband feels for his bride. But love is more than just an emotion; it’s a commitment to be kind, to show grace, and to be patient and caring. It also reflects God's feelings about you. In today’s message, Pastor Ron wants you to understand that Jesus loves you deeply- He went to the cross and died for you so th...

Have you ever witnessed a random act of kindness in your life? Perhaps someone bought your lunch when you forgot your wallet, or maybe you've been a "Good Samaritan" for someone in need. But where does that saying come from? Today, Pastor Ron continues to explore the life of Jesus, focusing on His most popular teaching method: the parable. These weren't just stories that Jesus created; they were l...

In this world, we all experience different seasons of life. There are times of peace and blessings, as well as times of hardship and sacrifice. In today’s message, Pastor Ron wants you to understand that, regardless of where you are in your walk with God, it is a blessing to have a relationship with Him during both the good and the bad times. As His child, you can find peace in knowing that Jesus...

We live in a fast-paced world where it's easy to overlook our relationship with God. In times of peace, we often take our connection for granted, while in times of hardship, we turn to Him for support. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Ron emphasizes the importance of nurturing our relationship with God, not just during hardships, but also during peaceful moments. By consistently staying enga...

Billy Graham has a famous saying, “Give me five minutes with a person's checkbook, and I will tell you where their heart is.” If your priority is clothes, cars, and materialistic things, then your heart is going to be distracted from God. If the first thing out of your bank every month is your tithe, you are going to be focused on God. Today, Pastor Ron will encourage you to put God first in every...

Have you ever been jealous because it seems like God is blessing someone who doesn’t deserve it? Jealousy is dangerous, especially in the body of Christ. It can cause division, strife, and anger towards others. It can make you become mad towards other people and ultimately towards God because He isn’t giving you the same reward. Today, Pastor Ron will encourage you to get rid of your jealousy and...

What do you do when you are in a situation that seems impossible to fix? Your car won’t start, your health isn’t getting better, or your marriage is falling apart. What options do you have if you’ve already sought out a mechanic, a doctor, or a therapist and nothing seems to be getting better? Today, Pastor Ron will encourage you to seek the Lord in situations that can’t be fixed on their own. If...

Does it ever feel like every time something good is going on in your life, it’s always followed by something that takes away from it? You get a promotion, but then your car breaks down. You are celebrating a birthday, and then attending a funeral. Today, Pastor Ron will remind you that life will have both mountaintops and valleys. God will give you victories, and Satan will try to rob them from yo...

When we look at the lives of the followers of Jesus, there were many times when the Apostles didn’t fully understand the bigger picture. Even after Jesus said He would die on the cross and rise again, they were confused, and when He was arrested, they dispersed. It wasn’t until they saw Him alive three days later that they realized He wasn’t just a man, but the Son of God. They lived for Him and e...

Have you ever gone on social media and seen someone respond to sad news with the phrase "Thoughts and Prayers"? While many use the term "prayer" as a form of wishful thinking, there is real power behind it. Prayer isn't just a way to ask God for what we want; it’s a means of communicating with Him. Today, Pastor Ron encourages you to take a chance on Jesus, even if your faith is small. All you nee...

Probably you wouldn’t dare to come straight out and “correct” Jesus on something. Where Jesus makes a statement, you wouldn’t say, “No, Jesus, that’s not right!”. But today, Pastor Ron gives an example where one of Jesus’s own disciples, Peter, did exactly that. Peter took Jesus aside and rebuked Him for saying that He was going to die. That may seem foolish to you today, because you know the end...

There’s no shortage today of ideas about Jesus. There are some people who are pretty hostile to Him because of His message. But there are many who have very positive things to say about Him, but still fall short of “Messiah”. Today, Pastor Ron shows that people today aren’t much different than those who heard Jesus in person. A lot of people thought very highly of Him. He was a great prophet, a gr...

When you’re doing something to serve God, and you have plenty of skill, lots of experience, and abundant resources, it’s pretty easy. But what happens when you’re not up to the task, and you know it? Today, Pastor Ron shows how Jesus put His disciples in that position when He asked them to feed thousands of people with a tiny amount of food. He knew He had given them an impossible task – a humanly...

If you’ve ever learned how to throw a ball or to play a musical instrument, you probably had someone who showed you how to do it. Even simple skills, like tying your shoes or brushing your teeth, you learned by watching someone and then imitating them. Today, Pastor Ron shows that Jesus employed this same method in training His disciples. They watched what He did, and listened to what He said. Whe...