Larger Than Life

Our God is a loving Father and a benevolent, all-knowing Creator. Everything that is in this world, and every element of our lives, is held together by Him. Yet, we want so badly to be the ones in control. As Pastor Ron will point out in the example of Jacob, God often allows hard circumstances as an opportunity for us to grow. It can feel like we’ve been left on our own, but the trial offers us a...

Do you ever hear stories like Jacob’s in Genesis and just think, “Come on, already… hasn’t he had enough?” The same thought may come with numerous figures in the Bible; Job is a great example. But God never allows us to suffer more than we can handle with His help. As Pastor Ron will point out in today’s message, as much as we may want the testing or trial to end, God can and will bring good out o...

All of us have faced moments like that in life, and we’re bound to face more. This broken world brings pain and suffering, and that only increases as you follow Jesus directly against the flow of culture. As Pastor Ron will challenge us in today’s message, these moments of struggle bring an opportunity for faith. We can choose to praise God in those moments, like the Psalmist, and wait in faith fo...

For dads, there are high expectations of any guy who comes along and wants to date their daughter. As a father, you see the best in her, and you want the best for her. Anything less won’t cut it. As Pastor Ron examines the story of Jacob, devoting himself to years of labor in order to take Rachel as his bride, we’ll encounter a story of love, deception, and frustration. Jacob loved Rachel with a d...

Although Jacob had faith in God, he never truly experienced a personal connection with Him. That night, when God had a heart-to-heart with Jacob, his faith in the divine grew even deeper than it had ever been. Imagine stepping into Jacob’s shoes for a moment. You really should experience a personal connection with your Creator. So, what's the secret to making that happen? Today, Pastor Ron invites...

Have you ever thought about the challenges faced in marriages today and wondered if those biblical unions went through similar struggles? So, as Pastor Ron shares with you today, Isaac and Rebecca faced their own set of challenges in their marriage, too. When they couldn't resolve those problems, it ended up impacting their sons. Your marriage really needs to have God at its heart. The only way to...

To get picked for the army, you really need to be in great shape. A lean fellow just wouldn’t fit the bill. Every industry out there follows the same pattern. You've got to have the skills to stand out. But isn't it just amazing how God tends to pick the humble ones to take on His battles? Today, Pastor Ron has an important message for you: no matter what the world might say about your worth, God...

As your parents age, it's you who will inherit all their treasures. They express their love by giving you all that they possess. Have you ever thought about how God has done something similar for you? Today, Pastor Ron shares an inspiring message about how you’ve received all the wonderful blessings from God. When you receive Salvation, you step into the wonderful privilege of being called God's c...

When Eleazer witnessed the way God orchestrated everything, he just couldn't keep his cool. He worshipped God. Have you ever paused to thank God for His faithfulness when things turn around for you in tough times? It’s a moment worth reflecting on, isn’t it? Today, Pastor Ron is here to inspire you to shower God with the glory that’s rightfully His. When you express your gratitude to Him, it’s a b...

As a believer, you may have encountered a challenge in your journey. Have you ever found yourself calling out to God, wondering why He let something like this happen in your life? Today, Pastor Ron shares insights on why God allows certain challenges to come your way. He wants to see how strong your faith really is. No need to stress. There’s definitely a way to ace that test! Just be strong in yo...

As time went on, Abraham and Sarah began to feel a bit anxious, letting doubts creep in about God’s promise. They decided to accomplish those promises in their own way. But it just didn't pan out. In just the right moment, Sarah found herself expecting a little one. It seems you could be in a situation not too different from theirs. Today, Pastor Ron is here to remind you that God’s timing is just...

When the folks in Sodom had their sights set on the angels sent by God, Lot stepped in, hoping to protect them. He decided to take a different route by finding common ground with the people. He was ready to hand over his virgin daughters to the mob. Have you ever thought about the moments when you compromise and do something that doesn’t quite align with what God wants? Today, Pastor Ron encourage...

Practicing rituals like communion or baptism does not provide salvation. In and of themselves, they’re just physical actions that symbolize a spiritual work. God is the one who does the spiritual work. As Pastor Ron will remind us in today’s message, Jesus died on the cross – allowing His body to be broken and His blood to be shed for us. His Holy Spirit comes and brings new life as we lay down ou...

What are the names that you’ve been given by God? When you trust in His Son, Jesus, He calls you His son or daughter. Because Jesus bore your sins, He calls you righteous and clean. And when He created mankind, He called His creation good. As Pastor Ron will point out in today’s message, we often don’t feel like God’s perfect, dearly loved Children. We know we still stumble, and that’s all we can...

There’s a popular myth that the phrase “fear not” appears in the Bible three hundred and sixty-five times. While it’s a nice idea, that makes for clever posts on social media, it’s just not accurate. But that’s not to say that this command isn’t frequently reiterated by Scripture, including Jesus Himself. It varies by translation but shows up in the King James Version around seventy times. As Past...

As we’re later told in Galatians chapter 6, if we “see a brother fallen into sin, we… ought to seek to restore him.” Every single believer has been brought into the family of God through an incredible act of grace. All of us were born into sin and have spent much of our lives serving ourselves and rejecting God’s will. Yet, He went to incredible lengths to redeem us. As Pastor Ron will encourage u...

Following God’s will requires patience and faith to a supernatural degree. He is all-knowing and can see where He’s leading and how it fits in His grander plan. From our perspective, it can look like we’re headed for a dead-end, but He knows what He’s doing, and we can trust in His wisdom and goodness. As Pastor Ron will encourage you in today’s message, find rest and peace as you wait on God’s an...

Has your faith been tested? If your answer is “no”, it’s time to start praying for strength, because sooner or later, it’s going to be. This is a crucial part of our journey as believers. We live in a world that’s full of temptation, suffering, and struggle, and it’s impossible to walk the narrow way of Jesus without facing some of that head-on. As Pastor Ron will encourage us in today’s message,...

Have you been in that place of loneliness? Perhaps you’re there right now… feeling disconnected – like you just don’t belong. That’s a lie from the enemy of your soul. All of us are welcome and can find belonging and identity as a Child of God. As Pastor Ron will remind us in today’s message, because of Jesus, we can be made brothers or sisters in His family, with all the rights that He enjoys as...

When we look at some of the leaders we’ve had in our country and in many other places around the world, it can be easy to question God’s role in assigning leaders and rulers. Could He really have been responsible for instituting harsh dictators or authoritarians who carried out vile acts? As Pastor Ron will point out in today’s message, sometimes God allows things in this life for purposes that we...

As a man who is less than 100 years old, my back hurts after building a woodshed in the back yard. Now, to be 600 years old, tasked with building a cargo ship out of wood, I cannot imagine how much harder Noah had it! Not only did Noah have to cut down the trees, make the planks, and build the boat, but he then had to gather food for and care for all of the animals on the boat! Now that’s an impre...

If you’ve ever prayed for patience, you’ve likely learned to be careful what you pray for! You’ve also probably gained a greater understanding of why the Bible often refers to patience as “longsuffering.” Now, waiting for the microwave to finish reheating your chicken nuggets may be long-suffering in today’s world, but that doesn’t hold a candle to God’s patience in waiting for people to surrender...

Man, talk about a 3-for-1 special! A study of history, anthropology, and the Bible, all wrapped into one message! It’s always intriguing to see how the Bible, a 2,000+ year old book, can act as a window into the past that often contradicts popular theories of history, only to be proven correct once new evidence is unearthed. Today, pastor Ron digs into the Bible to uncover information on the first...

Do you ever "wake up” while driving? Perhaps you're commuting to work when you suddenly realize that, while technically your eyes have been open, you’ve been on autopilot the whole time! Have you ever felt that way about your walk with God? Today, pastor Ron gives us a look into why God cares so deeply for the heart behind your words and your actions. Consider your motivations behind what you’re d...

We live in a time where we have access to just about everything that we want. Now, this isn’t always a bad thing; Need groceries? Hop on over to the grocery store! Fridge full! But on the other hand, see that your neighbor has a new truck, or boat, or whatever you might want…. Well, do you really need that? Can you afford it? In today’s message, Pastor Ron warns you against the devil’s tactics; Th...