Word of Life

All of us are called to serve the Lord in different ways. God created us to be unique and our gifts and roles will be just as unique. You’ll have some who have much more visible gifts and teach or lead well, whereas you’ll have others who serve vital roles behind the scenes, with little to no recognition. As Pastor Richard will point out today, those who serve in quiet humility may not be recogniz...

It’s easy to sing worship songs when things are going well. You’ve resisted sin and everything’s been falling into place. The music will naturally flow from your heart in those moments. But, as Pastor Richard will challenge us in today’s message, can you worship God in the dark moments? Worship doesn’t come naturally in a dungeon, but it brings your heart into a place of faith and gratitude that c...

The future can be daunting, even without certainty over what’s to come. That unknown aspect can be the hardest part. For many of us, if there were a way to look ahead and get a glimpse of what’s to come, we’d take it. But, as Pastor Richard will explain in today’s message, this isn’t something God will typically reveal. He’s given us promises of the hope we have in Him, but the journey there is a...

There will be believers in Heaven who weren’t baptized. It isn’t essential to receive salvation - Jesus has done everything necessary to save us, and all you need to do is trust in Him. But, as Pastor Richard will encourage us in today’s message, sacraments like baptism and communion are important symbols that all Christians should practice as a public and personal demonstration of what Christ has...

Our relationships with each other are an essential part of the Christian journey. Far too many believers take on a cowboy-type mindset where they just want to take on the vast wilderness on their own. You may do fine for a while, but God designed us to need relationships. As Pastor Richard will encourage us in today’s message, it’ll require stepping out of your comfort zone, but it’s important to...

God can restore, what the locust has eaten! In today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds us that we serve an awesome God; who can put us back on track, and restore what was once counted as lost in our lives. He’s called us to be peacemakers and ministers of reconciliation. If there weren’t going to be stumbling blocks on our paths, He wouldn’t need these to make right; what went wrong, right? He sen...

We’ve all had disagreements, right? Maybe you’ve even had some strong disagreements with close family, or your church family. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shines a light on how Paul dealt with conflict in his ministry. Sometimes people mess up, and sometimes they just need a second chance; to fulfil what God has called them to. God doesn’t choose perfect people to accomplish His work; if He...

You have to think that after living a life under Jewish Law; this whole Grace thing caused a bit of confusion. In today’s message, Pastor Richard illustrates how faith in Jesus is the principal matter concerning salvation; but Paul added a couple of details apart from just faith in Jesus. Still, Paul advocated Grace over Jewish traditions. Stay tuned to unpack those details, we alluded to earlier;...

Family meetings are important to have from time to time. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shows us a family meeting concerning Paul, Barnabus, and John Mark. Meetings can provide valuable insight from leadership, and help us keep the main thing, the main thing. Some churches were confused about this law and grace thing, but God relied on Godly leaders to reveal His will and preserve His word; in...

What do you need to do, in order to pick up your cross and follow Jesus? Today, Pastor Richard teaches about how Paul and Barnabas put everything on the line, to spread the Gospel to all kinds of people. Although their road was difficult, they were able to perform miracles, because they had been empowered by the Holy Spirit. Likewise, God’s power can accompany you, as you further the work of the G...

When was the last time you had to persevere while witnessing to others? There is a balance to be struck, between standing your ground for the truth, and knowing when to retreat from a spiritual battle. Today, Pastor Richard teaches about how Paul and Barnabas wrestled with the same balance on their first missionary journey. You may face opposition when preaching the Gospel, but you can trust the H...

When people think about evangelism, they often think about the things that they’re not. The thoughts of being unqualified plague most Christian's minds when it comes to sharing the Gospel. God has not left without Help! We are equipped with the Word of God, The Holy Spirit, and our own Testimony. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how we can earnestly and efficiently share th...

Is there someone that you know that you think needs the message of the Gospel? Do you remember how the Good news of what Jesus did first affected you? There are hearts out there that are longing for the message that the church carries, but someone needs to bring it to them. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about the importance of sharing the Gospel with the lost and broken world...

As soon as Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, a restoration plan was already set in place. It is a testimony to God’s faithfulness. When we share the Gospel with someone it actually goes all the way back to Genesis. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing more about the story of salvation. The more we learn about The Bible and God, the more we should be able to trace back to the origina...

How many people do you know that have different religious backgrounds? Maybe You know people who don’t believe in God at all. Most people are looking for meaning and most religious people believe in an afterlife. Jesus made it clear that there is only one way to the Father and that is through Him. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how Jesus made the claim that He is the only...

What do you think of when you hear the word “Worship.” Maybe your mind goes right to the music that you may sing in church. Maybe you think of the Old Testament where they would sacrifice animals in worship. Worship is many things, one of the primary ways of expressing worship to God is through singing to Him! In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about worship and how we can actually...

Faith is something that the Bible speaks a lot about. Sometimes we think of it as an obscure intangible thing, but that's not the case! Faith is actually something that we can steward and grow in! The Bible likens us to children. Part of being a child is the process of growing up! In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how we can grow in our faith as Christians! What steps do you...

Everyone loves a good testimony of God coming through. We read incredible stories in the Bible where God comes through and saves His people, or someone gets healed, delivered, or saved! However, there are times when we stay in the trial a little longer than we would like to. In these moments, we lean closer to God. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how we can contend for God...

How often do you see the same kind of power displayed in the Bible in your life? Are you seeing God move in, around, and through your life? When we read through the Bible we see that big moves of God are usually prompted by His people praying. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be going through the power of Prayer. If we want to see the power of the Gospel in our lives we have to bring everyt...

Do you know the story of Barnabus? A man who constantly and quietly moved people closer to God. Maybe you know a Barnabus in your life. Maybe that's who encouraged you to put your faith in God. Today Pastor Richard describes him as an incredible man of God. Someone to model your behavior after. He created a community that is so foundational to your faith. After all, God is clear throughout the Bib...

How do you know that God is there when you need Him? One way is simply by your faith, but today Pastor Richard offers several specific examples of how Peter and the church of Jeruselum saw God at work and how you can see His hand on your life every day. Knowing this, you can start to look for Him and seek Him in your daily routine, whether at work, the gym, or at church. God is everywhere and is p...

Do you believe that you’re good enough for God? Did you know that He knows you better than you know yourself? Once you accept that, and ask God to lead your life, you will find that He’s been right there waiting patiently for you the whole time. Today Pastor Richard says you can’t prepare yourself for God. He prepared you! He created you! You are exactly as you should be. But once you begin your w...

Have you ever been thrown into a situation where you knew you had to lead by example? It’s never easy, but if you do it enough, you will find it more familiar in time. Today Pastor Richard talks about leading in your Christian walk and being an example to others. It can feel difficult or even repetitive, and your excitement can start to fade. That is why it’s so important to listen to how God want...

How good is your spiritual radar? Today Pastor Richard says you need to have it, but be careful not to overuse it. Not everything is a sign from God. But you should be aware of, and even looking for, the things that are. When you aren’t sure, there are two ways to fact-check your intuition - read your bible and ask God for clarity during prayer. You will find your answer when you are spending regu...

If there’s one consistent message in the Bible, it's that God loves all His children! Everything and everyone has been created with a divine purpose. Today Pastor Richard reminds you to be encouraged by this fact. He adds some perspective to this by comparing God’s love of even the smallest creatures to how He loves you. You should find comfort in the knowledge that God loves you for you and isn’t...