Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

If you don't know who you are, then your confused identity is always going to cause you stress. Pastor Rick teaches in this message how to avoid stress by being confident in who you are and who you're living for.

Anyone can be won to Christ if you find the key to their heart—and the key is always a hurt, a need, or an interest. Pastor Rick shows you in this message how to open up doors for ministry so you can complete your mission and mobilize others to do the same.

God didn't just fax in his love to earth. He sent it in person! In this message, Pastor Rick teaches the ways Jesus showed how to reach others through blessing them, seeking peace, and investing in people through relationships.

When you're trying to reach your friends and family or even an unreached people group with the gospel, you need to follow Jesus' example. Pastor Rick teaches in this message why it's important to travel light but never travel alone, whether you're going across the street or across the world.

The imprisoned, the blind, and the oppressed all face different forms of bondage—whether physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual. Jesus came to bring freedom, sight, and justice to those who suffer in these ways. In this message, Pastor Rick challenges us to join him in that mission.

The brokenhearted suffer from pain caused by disappointment, rejection, and resentment. But Scripture promises that "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18 NIV). Listen to this message by Pastor Rick as he encourages us to come alongside them with God's comfort and care.

The poor come in many forms. Some lack the money to meet basic needs, others lack a moral compass, and still others are spiritually poor—unaware of the hope and salvation Jesus offers. In this message, Pastor Rick calls us to meet each type of need with compassion and truth.

Biblical churches have large group worship (temple courts) and small group fellowship (house to house). In this message, Pastor Rick continues to look at why God calls us to be members of his family, the church, and the marks of a healthy small group.

Most people think megachurches are a modern phenomenon, but that's not what history shows. In fact, the first church in Jerusalem had tens of thousands of members. Join Pastor Rick as he looks back at the early church and how they modeled for us the components of a biblical church—and the advantages of living them out.

Jesus calls us to be his ambassadors. That calling comes not only with responsibilities but also with rewards. In this message, Pastor Rick continues to share about the responsibilities of being his ambassador in the world as well as the rewards for those who represent him faithfully.

Being an ambassador for Christ means you have specific responsibilities to fulfill. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at why—and how—you must be an example, share the gospel message, and show love to the world around you as you live your life as his representative.

Being an ambassador of Jesus means God has given you a mission and the authority to speak his truth wherever you go. In this message, Pastor Rick dives deep into what it means to be an ambassador for Christ.

Being a disciple of Jesus often means serving others with love and sharing the Good News with others. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to share what it looks like to really be a disciple of Jesus.

No one ever said being a disciple of Jesus would be easy. In this teaching, Pastor Rick explains how being Jesus' disciple means loving other believers and always doing what Jesus tells you.

Jesus doesn't want you to be a part-time disciple. He wants your full attention, and to do that, you need to spend time with him and love him more than anything else. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at specific truths about spiritual growth and how you can measure your own spiritual maturity.

God doesn't force you to accept his destiny for your life. But there are many reasons he wants you to choose to follow his plan. In this message, Pastor Rick explains how God blesses and keeps his promises to people who follow him with humility.

God's destiny for your life isn't always the easiest path—but it is always the best! In this teaching, Pastor Rick reminds you that your Creator knows and loves you more than anyone else. And because of that, you can trust his plan for you.

God wants to meet with you every day so he can speak to you. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach about getting God's vision for your life.

It's hard to hear from God when there's too much noise in your life. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the importance of getting alone with God so you can hear him speak.

God doesn't want you to just think about his dream for your life; he wants you to long for it! Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how to develop a passion for God, making you desperate to hear from him and honor him.

One way to tell if you're hearing God's voice is by listening to the advice of others. Join Pastor Rick as he explains why godly friends can help you test whether or not an idea is from God.

Confusion is often the result of listening to your own voice instead of God's voice. In this message, Pastor Rick explains why there's always peace when you say "yes" to what God is asking you to do.

We often wonder if an idea is instruction from God, deception from Satan, or just something we want to do. In this teaching, Pastor Rick teaches you how to discern God's voice.

Join Pastor Rick as he continues to look at the ways God often speaks to us—through the Holy Spirit, through pain, and even through silence.

When you know how to listen, it's easier to hear from God. In this message, Pastor Rick shares how you can hear God through the Bible, through gifted teachers, and through friends and family.