Larger Than Life

The true character of Paul was revealed throughout the book of Acts as he was put through numerous challenging situations. In today’s message, Pastor Ron will show listeners that hard things can develop character in our lives. Are you enduring hardship in your life? The Lord wants to use your circumstances to strengthen your faith in Him! Your family, friends, and coworkers are watching who you be...

The Gospel message needs no sugarcoating, for its truth is filled with power that can transform any life! Today, Pastor Ron will show listeners that Paul was unashamed of the Gospel, and how we can be too. Paul encountered people of all different backgrounds and walks of life. He did not compromise the truth of the Gospel to try and appeal to different individuals. Likewise, in our life, the purit...

Did you know that Jesus considers us blessed when others speak falsely against us? In today’s teaching, Pastor Ron will chronicle the experience of Paul in Acts 24. After being a persecutor of Christians himself, Paul endured much persecution for his faith. The enemy will look for every way to thwart your passion for Jesus. Our faith is strengthened when we endure challenges. Have you had others s...

When life gets confusing, it can often look like there’s no possible solution. We try to figure out what God is doing, and why, but it just doesn’t make sense. But as Pastor Ron shares today, no human plans, efforts, or wisdom can succeed against God. No matter what is happening in your life: God has this! No matter how perplexing your situation: God has this! No matter how many things, people, or...

We hear a lot of words to describe unexpected happenings in life. Some people will say, “Wow, that was amazing luck!” Others will call it “a strange coincidence”. Or, “Talk about being in the right place at the right time!” But, as Pastor Ron shares today, in the life of the Christian, there is no such thing as luck! God uses Providence – His divine control of natural events, to accomplish His pur...

We all get discouraged sometimes. Or maybe… a lot of times. When you need encouragement, where do you turn? As Pastor Ron shares today, the best source of encouragement is always your Creator God. When you find yourself in difficult times, you can always turn to Him. God’s patience is endless. He will never tire of reassuring you in hardships, comforting you in sadness, or inspiring you to move fo...

We’ve all heard that old expression, “Let your conscience be your guide.” The meaning is: if it’s okay with your conscience, then it’s okay to do. But is that true? As Pastor Ron shares today, God provided your conscience as a helper for your daily living. But your conscience is only as good as what goes into it. If your conscience is based on movies, television, and social media, then it will ref...

It can be hard to know God’s will for our lives. We know that it was God’s will for us to be saved, but what then? It seems like we are faced daily with decisions, and often we just don’t know what to do. Today, Pastor Ron shares that there are many, very straightforward ways to know God’s will for your life. And the first thing you can do is to spend time reading His Word. The Word of God has end...

Sometimes it’s hard to remember that many of the words and concepts we understand as Christians aren’t in the vocabulary of the non-initiated. Today, Pastor Ron shares the example of the Apostle Paul. Wherever he traveled, Paul noticed and understood the people he was speaking with. He found commonality with his listeners and shared Jesus in a way they could understand. If you are attentive, God c...

It’s easy to feel trapped by life’s circumstances. We might ask: “Why did God allow this to happen to me?” But as Pastor Ron shares today, it’s all a matter of perspective. You can look at things from your human vantage point, or you can look at things from God’s vantage point. It makes all the difference. God is sovereign… over everything, including everything that happens to you. And when you le...

We all live with traditions. We have traditions for Christmas, traditions for The Fourth of July, and traditions for St. Patrick’s Day. And traditions aren’t necessarily bad. They give us familiarity and continuity in what we do. But, as Pastor Ron shares today, when a tradition becomes equal to, or more important than, the Word of God, that’s a real problem! The apostle Paul ran into that problem...

Have you ever met someone who thinks, “I’m a Christian now, that means I won’t struggle, right?” In today’s message, Pastor Ron shows you how that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, Christians are called to suffer for the Lord. You may be thinking, “Then what’s the point of following Christ if I’m still going to suffer and struggle?” As you will see, the difference in being a follower of...

Have you ever done something that put you through the wringer, but afterward it was worth it? Maybe you didn’t think it was worth it, or you got burned out and quit. Well, you’re not alone. Many people experience burnout and stop what they are doing, and ultimately they regret it. In today’s message, Pastor Ron shows us how we can look to Paul as an example of perseverance. He was physically beate...

Can you detect a counterfeit dollar bill? How do you learn to do that? Today, Pastor Ron teaches us how to discern false teachers. We learn the counterfeit by intimately knowing the real thing. To detect a phony dollar bill, we need to know what the real one looks like. To detect phony teaching, we need to know what The Bible says. Reading God's Word constantly keeps us from deviating from God's t...

Have you ever taught God's Word to someone else? How did you prepare? In his message today, Pastor Ron teaches us that the most important preparation for leading others is preparing our hearts. Every day we all teach others about God. It may be found in our conversations, in our attitudes, or even in our body language. Every day we need to offer ourselves up to Jesus and allow Him to mold us into...

In today’s message, we're discovering what it really means to live life connected to God and accomplish what He put us here for. We’re focusing on how we can be a beacon of God's love in our daily lives, without coming off as abrasive. After all, it's all about living in such a way that God's beauty and grace can shine through - in every encounter He gives us. Join us today, as Pastor Ron talks ab...

In today’s message, we’re exploring more of the intricacies of spiritual leadership, by following the footsteps of Paul, in his journey to spread the Gospel. We grapple with our innate self-focus, a characteristic that’s illustrated by our tendency to spot ourselves in group pictures. As Pastor Ron unravels the nuances of this narrative, may we all learn to cherish not just ourselves, but also ext...

In today's message, Pastor Ron will explore the depth and nuance of spiritual leadership, through the life of Paul. Guided by his teachings, we delve into the trials experienced by leaders, both in ancient and modern times, and the profound lessons they impart - about retaining humility, amidst challenges. As we navigate through this journey of great leaders, we’re reminded to constantly ask ourse...

Pastor Ron's here today to guide us on a remarkable journey, exploring Paul's leadership style! Imagine stepping into every day, with the unyielding resolve to serve the Lord, just like Paul did! As we unravel secrets from the Scriptures, we're invited to rethink modern leadership norms. Journey with us, and explore Paul's humble and service-oriented approach. Come along, and get inspired to lead...

Have you ever had a healthy, growing relationship with someone you never spent time with? It’s impossible. When you do make a new friend or especially if you have a romantic interest in someone, you want to spend as much time as you can getting to know that person. In your relationship with Jesus, time together is equally as important. In today’s message, Pastor Ron will encourage you to be purpos...

If you’ve ever collaborated or planned with someone else you’ve likely experienced this firsthand. You come up with a plan and it seems solid, but then something comes up and your plans no longer work. In that moment you can either break down in frustration and give up, or you can bend and adapt and continue on. As Pastor Ron will illustrate in today’s message, this is a vital skill for us as memb...

This world is full of brokenness and strife. It can easily overwhelm you if you focus your attention on it. Like Peter walking on the stormy sea, as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus he stayed above the waves, but as soon as he looked away and focused his attention on the problem, he began to sink. In today’s message, as Pastor Ron continues to examine the book of Acts, he’ll encourage us to keep...

Rallys and protests are effective at creating division. They unite the mob but shut out anyone outside that group. With enough charisma and a big enough platform, a person can unite a lot of people behind their cause, whether good or bad. In today’s message, Pastor Ron will point out that the movement of Jesus has been different. Certainly, there’ve been charismatic leaders who drew attention to t...

God is in control! He is in control of every single aspect of your life, whether it’s your relationships, finances, or health, He is clearly able to handle all of our wants and needs in life because He is the one that gave us life in the first place! Who else is there for us to trust with our lives?! In today’s message, Pastor Ron will invite you to give every part of your life to Jesus Christ! He...

Sometimes as Christians, we can often want the saving grace of Jesus Christ, but also still continue to indulge in the things of this world. You cannot do both. You can’t live in the Spirit and in the world. It’s not possible, you have to choose. In today’s message, Pastor Ron will remind you that you can’t give God half your life…and still expect Him to give you joy and peace. If we truly want th...