Faith Is…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Something is up with all these student protests. There’s more going on than we can see right now. We need to be aware and wary. Something good is happening in Massachusetts. Churches are stretching toward God and helping children. Our turn! Finally, if we are going to love God and our neighbors, we need to know what God means by that love. God has the right idea, and we need to live out his ideal…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – So many things need our attention these days. We need to protect free speech and our children from Social Emotional Learning. We need to cultivate regular church attendance and support family-friendly and faith-inspiring entertainment. The pursuit of love, the love of God, develops the attitudes and behaviors that stretch us in God’s direction. Pursuing Christlikeness is the pursuit of virtue. It’s the antidote to this age of anxiety.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – We used to hear, “If it feels good, do it.” Now, people just do what feels good without hesitation or even a second thought. Too many of us are dominated by our feelings. The good news . . . we don’t have to live under the tyranny of our feelings! All of that plus stretching in God’s direction, a letter from Australia, a movie with an Australian connection, and solid evidence to support church attendance.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – We’ve heard people say truth or consequences. Other times, people remind us we can make our choices, but we can’t choose our consequences. Except in one case. In one sense, you can choose your consequences. Repent and revel in the consequences! What a life! So make the U-turn of repentance. Turn to God.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – It’s Instant Sermon weekend when we talk about the things that people think about. Too many of us feel overwhelmed and bombarded by all things political. Is there a better perspective? Yes absolutely! We dare not ignore what is happening. Instead, let’s understand and think more carefully about citizenship, politics, Daniel, and temptation. God is counting on you!
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – He is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus validates the Christian faith. The Bible is true, and we can confidently believe it. So, let’s explore Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Why did Jesus have to die? What does his death mean for us? And finally, what will we do about it? Will you walk through the open door?
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – As we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week, I reflect on Jesus’s decision to embrace the cross rather than fleeing. This act of ultimate faithfulness serves as a poignant reminder of the power of steadfast belief in God’s will. Let us turn towards God, remain faithful, and find deliverance from evil in following the path of the Triumphant Savior…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – What do we do when we are guilty before God, and we know it? What might God do for us? David clearly and intentionally sinned with Bathsheba. He knew it, God knew it, and the whole palace probably knew it. David’s response is Psalm 51. “Create in me a new heart,” he prayed. He pleaded with God to renew his spirit, remain with him, and sustain his desire to obey.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Nicodemus struggled to understand what it meant to be “born from above.” Some of us have the same struggle and unfortunately we become Christians in Name Only. Along comes Jesus to sort it out for us. Being “born from above” is the ultimate do-over. Jesus invites us to look to him for a fresh start. It’s for you . . . it’s for all of us.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Discover the transformative power of grace in shaping behavior and fostering personal growth. I delve into the reasons behind our actions and offer a solution for change. By embracing the unforced rhythms of grace, as taught by Jesus, we find freedom from despair and the belief that improvement is beyond reach. Join me in this journey…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In a recent Super Bowl ad, viewers are reminded that Jesus understands us deeply. An old song echoes this truth. But the crucial question remains: do we truly understand Jesus? He comprehends our struggles and offers a solution for sin. It’s time to contemplate whether we embrace Him and the salvation He generously extends…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Sin certainly is a problem. Take a look at the news on any day of the week. People are experts at sin. We need to have a more comprehensive understanding of sin so we can embrace the solution to sin. Some people don’t believe there is a solution to sin. God disagrees and wants us to seek and find him, the Ultimate Solution. We’ll also add a story about the goodness of God. God is good. He…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Yes, some Bible stories are just a little weird until we understand them. Today, we look at one of those stories. We’ll also give a shout-out to a faithful pastor from Nazi-era Germany. He discovered the stream of grace, and you can too. Plus, a simple rationale for a pro-life position. It’s not complicated. But we have to be careful that we don’t let anyone change the subject.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – When a major media company purposely omits a young man’s testimony, we call it a lie, a lie of omission. By contrast, the church has a great gift to our world: the truth! We give a shout out to Martin Luther and his stand for truth many Januarys ago. And don’t wait. When the Bible uses the word ‘wait’ in Isaiah, it does not mean just do nothing. Instead, we depend on God and his resources while…
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