Pastor Ricky reminds us of Day 1 stuff of Christianity. Repent, that’s it. Troubled Christians don't need a bunch of counseling sessions, they need to repent. They need to go back to Day 1 stuff. Do you get caught up in trying to clean up your act a little before spending your quiet time with Jesus? Or wanting to change something before you give it all over to Him? Repent. It's as easy as that. Turn around and give it all over to the One who already knows where you are and has promised to handle it.
The Book of Acts - The Spirit Poured Out, Part 1
Have you been looking forward to The Last Days? The Israelites were looking forward to The Last Days too, for when the Messiah came and saved them. We can look forward to the same thing, The Second Coming of Christ. We have heaven waiting for us, we have our new bodies and an eternity with the Lord. How could we not be looking forward to The Last Days? We're not very different than the Israelites waiting for Jesus to come the first time. We have so much to gain from His glorious return.
The Book of Acts - Prologue, Mission and Power, Part 2
The book of Acts recounts amazing occurrences of the Lord through the apostles. Pastor Ricky wants us to realize that we too are filled with that same amazing power. The Holy Spirit power was also given to us when we came to know the Lord. We have been given this power that can bring dead men to life. We’re to go out and tell people about the change that's happened within us. Why would we keep such an amazing power a secret? Be encouraged today that you Christian, have that power.
The Book of Acts - Prologue, Mission and Power, Part 1
Jesus came and paid for our sins. He is our King, our risen Lord, and our Savior. When you're commanded by authority to do something, you do it. When you're asked to do something by someone you love it isn’t a burden, but a blessing. We’re told by Jesus to go out into all the world and share the Gospel. This is commanded by our King and lovingly told to us by our Savior so our response should be immediate and done in love. The sharing of the Gospel should be a blessing and reveal Jesus.
Grace For All - Christian Life is Together Life, Part 2
Emmanuel, God who is with us. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Ricky, he explains to you that God is a God who draws near to you. He's not someone who's far removed from the things that worry you and cause you to stress. Pastor Ricky emphasizes that God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son. Anyone who believes in Him doesn't just journey in this life alone. They have the power of Christ dwelling within them. Jesus is near to all of His followers. With Him, you're never alone.
Grace For All - Christian Life is Together Life, Part 1
Emmanuel, God who is with us. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Ricky, he explains to you that God is a God who draws near to you. He's not someone who's far removed from the things that worry you and cause you to stress. Pastor Ricky emphasizes that God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son. Anyone who believes in Him doesn't just journey in this life alone. They have the power of Christ dwelling within them. Jesus is near to all of His followers. With Him, you're never alone.
Grace For All - The Weapon of All Prayer, Part 3
As believers, it's easy to forget what God's gift of grace should mean to us. We know that He covers us and that He's saved us by the sacrifice of His Son, but do we truly live it out each and every day? In today's message, Pastor Ricky wants you to know that if you want your relationship with Christ to flourish, then you need to remain steadfast in His perfect grace. When you choose to live a grace-centered life, everything else falls into place. Experience the wondrous things that God has in store for you by living a grace-centered life.
Grace For All - The Weapon of All Prayer, Part 2
When was the last time you felt empowered by Christ? In your faith journey it's easy to feel like a sideshow or disconnected from what God's doing. In today's message, Pastor Ricky wants you to know that you need to rest in the power that you have through Christ. There's nothing that you can do to separate yourself from His presence. He wants nothing more than to build you up in who you want to be. Stop pretending that you have it all figured out and let God transform your life like never before.
Grace For All - The Weapon of All Prayer, Part 1
Do you have an emphasis on prayer? Do you make a point to remain in communion with God, or do you treat prayer as a casual way to communicate? Today Pastor Ricky explains that you need to treat prayer as an intimate way to connect with Jesus. He wants nothing more than to connect with you and all you need to do is remain in communication with Him. Be that person that you strive to be by letting God be the leader of your life. You will never achieve your goals without His promises.
Grace For All - The Call to Stand and FIght, Part 2
When you gave your life to Christ did you give it all to Him? We love to be close to God and we know that He'll always have our back but do we truly sacrifice ourselves for His sake? In today's message, Pastor Ricky wants you to know that you need to be a living sacrifice for Jesus just as He gave his life for you, you'll never get to where you want to be by dancing around your commitment to your faith. Take the leap today and make impactful changes to who you are around others. Be a vessel for change.
Grace For All - The Call to Stand and FIght, Part 1
In your walk with Jesus, have you ever felt tested in your faith? Have you ever felt unsure of who you are in Christ? Today Pastor Ricky explains that you need to remain steadfast in God's glory. No matter what's been happening in your life or how disconnected you might feel from Him, He wants nothing more than to usher you into His kingdom. Never stop seeking after Him and claim your place in eternity. The joy of serving the Lord will always satisfy more than any of the promises that this world has to offer.
Grace For All - My Boss is a Jewish Construction Worker, Part 2
As Pastor Ricky continues his teaching series through the Book of Ephesians, he'll be exhorting us to work as though we're doing it unto the Lord. The Bible says whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Purpose to renew your mind and realize that wherever God has placed you, it's because he wants to use you to minister to those around you. Don't allow yourself to behave and act differently at work than you do at church, or at home. You should consistently be a witness.
Grace For All - My Boss is a Jewish Construction Worker, Part 1
God desires that you owe nothing to anyone and that you pay off your debts so you can have financial freedom. Today Pastor Ricky reminds us that everything we have has been given to us by the grace of God and we should be looking to bless others. It becomes significantly easier to be used by God to help others with your resources and money when you don't live beyond your means and remain debt free. Have you been a good steward of the money, time, and resources that you've been given?
Grace For All - Building a Christian Home, Part 2
God is a God of order and He's created the family structure to function specifically to how He's created each individual. Husbands are to lead the family and lay down their lives as Jesus did, and wives are to submit to their own husbands. Children are to obey their parents because it'll be good and beneficial for them. All, however, are to first and foremost obey and submit to the Lord and that's when the best fruit gets produced in a home. Stop listening to the world and instead, take your advice from God's Word.
Grace For All - Building a Christian Home, Part 1
One of the most frustrating things when you're putting something complicated together is having no instruction manual, or a very poorly written instruction manual. Thankfully, for the most important aspects of our lives, we do have an instruction manual and it's the Word of God. Today Pastor Ricky will be encouraging you to read what the Bible has to say about how the family and home should function. The world does a really good job of telling you how things should be, but your authority is from God.
Grace For All - Grace For All Life, Part 2
Have you ever been in a place where you think that you know more than God does? Are there ever times when you know exactly what God is calling you to but you ignore Him because you think that you know best? Well in today's message, Pastor Ricky wants you to know that you'll never get to where you want to be by going off on your own wisdom. God has a divine plan for your life, and He only wants what's best for you. Leave the wisdom of the world behind and fix your gaze on heaven. He's always working everything for your good.
Grace For All - Grace For All Life, Part 1
In your walk with Jesus, do you ever take Him for granted? Do you ever forget about the important changes that He's implemented in your life? In today's message, Pastor Ricky wants you to know that you must never forget the impact that Jesus has on your life. No matter how hard you work or what you might accomplish, it’s all because of the grace of God. The more you forget to thank God for all of His blessings, the less you'll accomplish for His Kingdom. Remain steadfast in God's promises.
Grace For All - Wives in the Upside Down Kingdom, Part 3
Paul has a lot to say when writing to the churches about marriage. He actually makes a point that marriage reflects the relationship between Jesus and the Church. Paul gives specific instructions to each, husbands and wives, on how to love and honor each other in the marriage. In today's message, Pastor Ricky shares more about what this relationship looks like. Marriage goes much further than just two individuals, but we'll find that it's actually all about Jesus.
Grace For All - Wives in the Upside Down Kingdom, Part 2
Sometimes we can think that Jesus is too far removed from our everyday lives. We think that He can't empathize with what we're going through, or that He doesn't know how we feel. The Bible teaches that while Jesus was 100% God, He was also 100% man, meaning that Jesus is able to identify with us on a very personal level. He's experienced the same emotions that we have. In today's message, Pastor Ricky will share how Jesus can actually empathize with our lives because He lived one.
Grace For All - Wives in the Upside Down Kingdom, Part 1
Have you ever gotten a new kitchen appliance or maybe some new piece of tech that you didn't quite know how to operate? Most appliances come with a manual that explains everything that the machine does. The person who created it was able to give us an understanding of how to use it. In the same way, God gives us an understanding of how to go about life and to know what's true and what's not. In today's message, Pastor Ricky shares about using the Bible as the guide for all truth.