Many of us would probably agree that it seems like the older we get, the list of people we can rely on grows all the smaller. On the other hand, how many of us can confidently say that others would vouch for us to be as reliable as we'd prefer others to be? In today's message, Pastor Richard reflects on the importance of being trustworthy and reliable to others. In his study, you'll learn the importance of selflessly helping others in need.

Praise be to God that it's not the efforts of our own works, but by the finished work of the Cross that we are saved from our sin. Rather than spending life in angst wondering if we've done enough, we can have full assurance of the hope of salvation. However, as Pastor Richard discusses in his message today, this salvation is marked by a life transformed by The Spirit of God. Is your life being renewed by The Holy Spirit?

Are you mindful of these things that many of us take for granted day in and day out? The Sun, the rain, or even something as simple yet pleasant as a cool breeze to cool the sweat off our brows? In today's message, Pastor Richard will encourage you to align your heart with that of Nehemiah. In his study, you'll learn about the faithful, humble, and yearning heart of Nehemiah, who desired nothing more than a Kingdom-oriented heart.

Due to the constant flow of information regarding our own environment, many of us can scarce imagine the problems of other societies. In fact, the concept of being deeply concerned for places we've never visited is absolutely foreign to most. However, as Pastor Richard discusses in his message today, having a heart that carries the burden of The Lord is a worthwhile pursuit. Are you willing to open your heart?

While God's desire for us to be saved is a wonder in and of itself, the fact that He wants to include us in His plans is an even bigger wonder. The fact that the maker of the Heavens and the Earth wants to use us at all is truly remarkable. As Pastor Richard discusses in his message today, each and every believer has used it in The Kingdom of God. Are you making yourself available for this amazing opportunity for God's Kingdom?

Do you ever feel like throwing in the towel at the end of the day? That you really don't have the ability or will to change your life? Great news! God can and IS working powerfully to bring about the change to live a life set apart from the world around you. As you’ll learn from Pastor Richard today – God's in it for the long haul with you, he's not going to give up on you. Ever. He's more powerful than any situation in your life. Give it to Him, he's got it!

Do you know what the word sanctify means? It's not a word we use often in our day-to-day lives and maybe not even a word we'd use to describe ourselves. Today, Pastor Richard will walk us through the last 6 verses of 1 Thessalonians to help us better understand this concept of sanctification; of being set apart for a greater purpose and plan that God has made especially for each one of us! How amazing is it that God has a special plan just for you!

Do you regularly hear from God? Is He where you go to find the strength to keep firm in your faith? When you feel a calling from Him to do His work, do you follow? Pastor Richard wants to show you today how important hearing and following God's voice is. It's how His Word gets spread, how people get encouraged, and how His congregations stay focused on Him and remain spiritually healthy in all of their everyday lives.

A healthy church starts with a healthy congregation. And a healthy congregation starts with spiritually healthy Christians. Today, Pastor Richard is going to show you different ways The Holy Spirit might move in you and speak to you, and how important it is to follow His calling. When you know something is from God, don't ignore it. Let God do His work through you, without hindering the plans He has for you for your life.

One way to remind yourself of how faithful God is when you're going through some storms is to remember how He's been faithful to you in the past. Even if you can't think of times, look at His faithfulness to His people in The Bible! Today Pastor Richard wants to encourage you to always look to God in good times and bad, so your relationship with Him can grow in any season. He wants you to experience His joy to the fullest every day.