Are we inadvertently worshiping church leaders instead of Christ? In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell addresses the subtle danger of idolizing pastors and explains how true Christian living requires a biblical balance. By examining scriptural examples from Acts 14 and 1 Corinthians, we learn that elevating leaders often stems from a desire to exalt ourselves. A healthy church recognizes that pastors are simply laborers saved by grace, and believers must esteem them highly in love for their work without elevating them to a place that belongs to the Lord alone.

A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Creyendo lo que no puedes ver

Subtitle: Spanish Translation

Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr.

Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 5/31/2026

Bible: Psalm 37:27-40

Length: 44 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: El fruto del espiritu

Subtitle: Spanish Translation

Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr.

Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church

Event: Sunday - AM

Date: 5/31/2026

Bible: Galatians 5:22-26

Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Church Leaders: How to Respect Pastors Without Idolatry

Subtitle: 01 Straight Truth Podcast

Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr.

Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church

Event: Podcast

Date: 6/5/2026

Bible: Acts 14:12; 2 Corinthians 12:11

Length: 13 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Believing What You Can’t See

Subtitle: Non Series Psalms

Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr.

Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 5/31/2026

Bible: Psalm 37:27-40

Length: 46 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Founders Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Fruit of The Spirit

Subtitle: Galatians (2026)

Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr.

Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church

Event: Sunday - AM

Date: 5/31/2026

Bible: Galatians 5:22-26

Length: 64 min.

In "Believing What You Can't See", Pastor Richard Caldwell explains trusting God when you can't see His plan. Discover the hope of Psalm 37. When evildoers prosper and the wicked seem to succeed, believers often struggle to understand God's timing. Psalm 37 reminds us that God sees, knows, and cares for His people. He will act according to His perfect wisdom and timing. Through expository preaching on Psalm 37, we learn to live in the realm of promise rather than reacting with evil. God's people are called to speak the truth and saturate their hearts with the word of God. The Lord will never betray His children into the hands of the wicked. Even when earthly justice fails, the court of heaven always overrules. Believers can rest securely in the protection of a sovereign God. Maintaining your hope in the Lord ensures you will witness His ultimate faithfulness. Key Biblical Takeaways: Do not repay evil for evil; instead, live securely in the realm of God's promises. Let your heart be saturated with God's word so your steps do not slide. Rest in God's protection knowing the Lord will never condemn you alongside the wicked. Maintain your hope in God because He always has the final word of justice.

In "The Fruit of The Spirit", discover how to walk by the Spirit and see the true evidence of salvation in your daily life. True freedom in Christ is the desire and ability to live in a way that pleases God. In this expository sermon on Galatians 5, Pastor Richard Caldwell explains that believers are called to actively reject the deeds of the flesh. We do this by relying entirely on the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our character. The virtues listed in this passage are not produced by sheer self discipline but are the supernatural product of God working in a redeemed sinner. By examining our lives for these godly qualities, we find tangible evidence of true salvation. This message preached at Founders Baptist Church reminds us that lost people cannot bear this fruit because they lack the Spirit of Christ. Bearing this spiritual fruit requires us to apply the gospel directly to our daily struggles by taking our flesh to the cross. We must deliberately put to death our sinful passions and walk in submission to biblical truth. Ultimately, a life governed by the Spirit honors the Savior and fulfills the law of God. Key Biblical Takeaways The fruit produced in a believer is the direct result of the Holy Spirit's presence and power, not human effort or natural self discipline. Every spiritual virtue, from love to self control, is qualitatively different from natural human behavior and serves as a genuine mark of salvation. Believers must actively apply the finished work of Christ to their present sin by deliberately putting the flesh and its sinful desires to death. Walking by the Spirit is a practical, daily reality that transforms how we respond to trials, int