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Pastor Jared delivered a powerful message exploring how we hear God's voice and discern His will. Through examining 1 Kings 19, he highlighted that God often speaks not in dramatic displays, but through a "still, small voice" - requiring us to intentionally create quiet space to listen. He emphasized three key ways to test if we're hearing from God: measuring against Scripture, seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, and consulting godly counsel through Christian community. The message stressed that hearing God's voice flows from developing a deep relationship with Him through consistent time in prayer and His Word, rather than just seeking specific answers. Listen to or watch the complete sermon and learn more about cultivating a life of hearing God's voice.

Pastor Rick delivered an insightful message on deepening our walk with God, addressing key questions from the congregation. He emphasized that while most believers already love God, the real challenge lies in loving Him with our whole heart above everything else. The sermon explored practical ways to achieve this, including getting to know God through Scripture, investing in His kingdom, and recognizing distractions for what they are. Pastor Rick also addressed spiritual stagnation, highlighting the importance of walking in the Spirit, maintaining spiritual disciplines, and never settling for less than God's best. He concluded by clarifying the difference between having the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Spirit, emphasizing that surrender, not just commitment, is key to spiritual growth.

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Pastor Rick delivered a powerful message addressing one of the congregation's most pressing questions: "How do I know if I'm saved?" Drawing from Scripture, particularly 1 John 5:13, he emphasized that God wants believers to have confidence in their salvation. He outlined three key confidence builders: God's Word as our foundation for security, our works as evidence of genuine faith (though not earning salvation), and the presence of the Holy Spirit as ultimate confirmation. The message also tackled questions about repentance and dealing with doubts, reminding the congregation that even biblical figures like John the Baptist experienced moments of uncertainty.

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In this week's message, Pastor Rick explored the concept of spiritual rewards and our calling to participate in God's established work through the church. Drawing from Matthew 10:40-42, he emphasized that we don't have to wait until heaven to experience the rewards of Christian life - the greatest reward is participating in what God is doing right now. Pastor Rick explained that Jesus established the church as His work on earth, complete with ordinances like baptism and communion, and commissioned believers to make disciples. He highlighted three biblical images of the church: a body with many members, a building with Christ as the cornerstone, and the bride of Christ. The pastor challenged the congregation to move beyond a consumer mentality toward active service, reminding them that every member has been gifted to minister and that being involved in God's work is itself a tremendous reward.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rick explored the powerful biblical theme of "fear not" - a message delivered by angels to Joseph and Mary, and later echoed by Jesus himself in Matthew 10. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, he emphasized that God provides us with wisdom, power, and soundness of mind rather than fear. Pastor Rick reflected on the challenges of fear during the COVID pandemic, particularly within the church community, and reinforced the importance of choosing faith over fear in our daily lives. Listen to or watch Pastor Rick's complete message and learn more about living fearlessly in faith.

Pastor Rick delivered a compelling sermon focusing on Matthew 9 and the transformation of Matthew from a tax collector to a disciple of Jesus. He emphasized how Matthew, rather than highlighting his own story, chose to turn the focus onto Jesus, illustrating the importance of humility and devotion. Pastor Rick reflected on this pivotal moment in Matthew's life, leaving behind wealth to follow Christ, and encouraged the congregation to consider their own circle of influence in sharing their faith. By drawing parallels between Matthew’s journey and our duty to testify, he highlighted our responsibility to open our homes and hearts to others. To explore more about this inspiring message, listen to or watch the full sermon.

In this week's message, Pastor Rick explored the powerful story of the Roman centurion's extraordinary faith from Matthew 8. Through this narrative, he highlighted three types of God-established authority - parental, civil, and spiritual - and their two main purposes: protection and direction. Pastor Rick emphasized how the centurion's humble recognition of Jesus' ultimate authority served as a model for all believers. He stressed the importance of respecting authority while also leading with humility when in positions of authority ourselves. The sermon concluded with practical guidance on discerning God's voice through Scripture, circumstances, counsel, prayer, and authority figures

In this week's message, Pastor Jared drew a parallel between physical leprosy in Matthew 8 and the spiritual "leprosy" of sin in our own lives. Through the story of a desperate leper who approached Jesus for healing, he illustrated how sin gradually eats away at our spiritual lives, isolating us from God and others. The message emphasized that just as Jesus showed extraordinary grace by reaching out and touching the untouchable leper, He stands ready to extend that same transformative grace to us today. However, like the leper, we must first acknowledge our condition and approach Him with genuine faith and desperation for change.

In the conclusion of his sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Rick explored Jesus's final teachings from Matthew 7, focusing on the true nature of salvation. He emphasized that genuine salvation goes beyond merely believing in Jesus or performing good works - it requires being truly born again and having a personal relationship with Christ. Using Jesus's parable of the wise and foolish builders, Pastor Rick illustrated how building one's life on Christ as the solid foundation helps weather life's inevitable storms.

 

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Pastor Rick addressed the congregation this week about the critical importance of discerning reliable spiritual sources in an age of abundant but not always trustworthy information. Drawing from Matthew 7:15-20, he warned about false prophets who appear harmless but are spiritually dangerous, emphasizing that believers must be able to identify false teaching through careful examination of spiritual "fruit." Pastor Rick stressed that protecting the congregation from false doctrine is one of his most important responsibilities as a pastor.

He provided practical guidance for spiritual discernment: regularly reading Scripture, praying for understanding, listening to proven reliable teachers, and testing everything against God's Word. Pastor Rick concluded by reaffirming the simple gospel truth found in 1 Corinthians 15 - that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, and that salvation comes by grace through faith alone, not by works.