Word of Life

Sometimes when we get too comfortable, we start to take God’s blessings for granted… and before we know it, we begin to drift. But God doesn’t want that for us, just like He didn’t want it for the Israelites. Time and time again, He sent prophets to call them back, to remind them of His faithfulness. And in today’s message, Pastor Richard encourages you to remember God’s promises and never take Hi...

We all have those days when we forget to do something… like taking the food out of the freezer before mom gets home, or finishing that chore we promised our spouse weeks ago. But sometimes, in the busyness of life, we forget something even more important: God’s promises. And that’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds us that Christians worship God not only because He deserves praise, b...

When you think about your life and the people you’re closest to, who comes to mind? Maybe it’s your friends, a loved one, or your spouse. Those kinds of relationships are rare, and that’s what makes them special. That’s the kind of relationship God wants with you. The Creator of the universe loves you so much that He wants to know you personally. And today, Pastor Richard invites you to come to Je...

Sometimes in life, we treat our relationship with God like something simmering on the back burner while we focus on everything else. But God doesn’t want to be a side course in your life… He wants to be the main meal, the center of it all. He loves you so deeply that He sent His only Son to pay the price for your sin, just to be in a relationship with you. So today, Pastor Richard encourages you t...

When people hear things like ‘Jesus will return,’ they often think, ‘It’s been two thousand years… will He ever come back?’ But the truth is, He will. God loves us so much that He’s giving every moment of every day for people to receive His grace and turn back to Him. And today, Pastor Richard invites you to become part of God’s family - because one day, Jesus will return. There will be no warning...

When we first come to God, there’s a sense of curiosity and wonder as we discover who He is. But answering His call to go out and make disciples can feel daunting. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds us that Christians aren’t just followers of Christ… we’re called to be ministers to those around us. Ministers in our jobs, in our homes, in our marriages, in our relationships, as...

Sometimes, one of our biggest weaknesses as humans is pride. We want to do things on our own, and when we succeed, we feel unstoppable. But too often, we bring that same mindset into our faith, as if there’s something we could do to earn salvation. The truth is, there’s nothing we can do because Jesus already did it all. So today, Pastor Richard encourages you to seek Jesus, because when you look...

For the last two thousand years, we’ve been given the task to share the Gospel with the world. But with that Gospel, there’s a promise, and it’s that Jesus will return. And this isn’t empty words or just encouragement; it’s a guarantee that Jesus will come back for His family, and that we will join Him. The question is, what do we do now? Today, Pastor Richard encourages you to hold on to God’s Wo...

Sometimes, when we look around the world and see the chaos ensuing, we can forget that there’s someone who’s in control. Someone who will use every bad situation for His glory and make something good and beautiful out of it. That’s why in today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds you that in the middle of all that hopelessness the world spreads, the real hope is coming soon, and His name is Jesus Ch...

When we look at God, it’s easy to forget that He doesn’t owe us anything. He created us in this world that we have messed up, and yet we often expect so much from Him. But that’s what’s amazing about God. He doesn’t look at us the same way we look at Him. He looks at us with longing and a desire to be with us; that’s why He sent His Son to save us. Today, Pastor Richard reminds us that Jesus will...

There comes a point in every life when we have to make a choice: will we accept what Christ has given us, or keep living our own way? The temptation to see ourselves as good people is real. We say things like, ‘I’ve never killed anyone,’ or ‘I serve my community.’ But Scripture says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That’s why people need Jesus. And today, Pastor Richard i...

In our walk with God, it can be frustrating when we ask for something and His answer is no. In those moments, it’s easy to look for distractions or fall back into old habits to ease the pain. But in today’s message, Pastor Richard urges you to stand firm in the face of hardship because going back to sin is like a dog returning to its vomit. It only makes you sicker. And as you walk with Christ, re...

Sometimes, one of our biggest weaknesses as humans is pride. We want to do things on our own, and when we succeed, we feel unstoppable. But too often, we bring that same mindset into our faith, as if there’s something we could do to earn salvation. The truth is, there’s nothing we can do because Jesus already did it all. So today, Pastor Richard encourages you to seek Jesus, because when you look...

When you look at the world and see the evil around you, does it ever leave you feeling worried? At times, it’s hard not to feel anxious about the state of things. But just because sin runs rampant doesn’t mean good is absent. Time and again, God has restored good from evil. Even back in the Garden of Eden, He promised a Redeemer. And in Jesus, that promise was fulfilled. Today, Pastor Richard enco...

Sometimes the ground has to crumble out from under us before we realize how bad things are. We can just be cruising along, thinking that everything’s sunshine and rainbows, when it really isn’t. Sometimes, the only thing able to get our attention is a devastating storm. Pastor Richard warns you in today’s message not to wait until everything’s falling apart to hear God’s Word. God wants to speak t...

There are some people who, when they behave poorly, no one is surprised. Then there are certain people who, it shocks the whole world when their sins become known. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shares with you about how Ezekiel was called to tell God’s Chosen people that their sins were about to be judged. Can you imagine being there for that? Can you think of what the response might be from...

A lot of the time, we go through life looking for opportunities that will suit our own interests. The career we choose, the spouse we marry, the neighborhood we live in… These are all good things that we should choose carefully, but isn’t there more to life than just pleasing ourselves? In today’s message, Pastor Richard urges you, as a Christian, not to think of your life as not being your own, b...

 Have you ever felt out of place? Maybe you were somewhere that was a little uncomfortable. But do you truly think that anything happens without a reason? There’s always a reason and a purpose for the places you might find yourself in. In today’s teaching, Pastor Richard wants you to consider the places you find yourself and the people you encounter as an opportunity to share the love of Jesus; To...

If you’ve ever traveled to a foreign country, then you might know what it’s like to deal with a language barrier. It can be difficult to try and communicate with people who don’t speak the same language as you. But what is truly frustrating is when someone who does understand your language isn’t getting it. In his message today, Pastor Richard encourages you to stand strong in your witness of Jesu...

When you look at the world and see the evil around you, does it ever leave you feeling worried? At times, it’s hard not to feel anxious about the state of things. But just because sin runs rampant doesn’t mean good is absent. Time and again, God has restored good from evil. Even back in the Garden of Eden, He promised a Redeemer. And in Jesus, that promise was fulfilled. Today, Pastor Richard enco...

If someone asked you what the most popular Bible verse is, what would you say? Most people would say John 3:16. But there’s something in this verse that many overlook: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Today, Pastor Richard reminds you of this truth: God’s promise is not for a few, not just for those already...

We all have to admit that life can get a little rocky at times. Things don’t always go as planned, and no, it doesn’t always get better. Sometimes life is just plain rough, but does that mean there’s no hope? Pastor Richard wants you to remember today that God is still seated on the throne of heaven. God hasn’t gone anywhere. He still promises you eternal life through faith in His Son, Jesus. Isn’...

Take a second and picture what angels might look like… Maybe they look just like you and me, except wearing a white robe, sitting on a cloud, and playing a harp…. Or maybe they’re cute, chubby little babies with wings… Do you think that’s right? If so, then why did the Biblical prophets always associate angels with fear? Today, Pastor Richard wants you to know that heaven is a real place filled wi...

There are some people who just seem happy and chipper all the time. It seems like those types of folks could be going through the toughest day and nothing phases them. Are these people even human? Pastor Richard lets you know in today’s message that, despite appearances, everyone could use a little encouragement from time to time. When you feel down, take that as a reminder that you need to draw y...

The days we live in are full of different echo chambers to suit any belief we want to reinforce. It’s so easy to bury our heads in the sand when someone comes along disrupting our own personal worldviews. Pastor Richard shares with you in today's message that either you can believe the lie, or you can accept the truth - even if it’s uncomfortable. Which would you rather do? I think it’s better to...