Faith Is…
Every Sat/Sun 8 AM ET
We believe God wants us to understand the Bible. So we’ll approach the Bible with eager anticipation, confident that God will show us the truth. Then, he’ll show us how to live in these sometimes confusing and discouraging times. Join us as we make the complicated simple, cooperate with grace, and stretch toward God’s high calling.
Every week we’ll take a fresh look at the Bible and discover that Faith Is . . . absolute confidence in the trustworthiness of God.
Born a Buckeye in southwestern Ohio, Pastor Rick Stevens has served churches from Oklahoma to New Brunswick, Canada. He has been a pastor, youth pastor, and church music director. Since January of 1997, he has been the pastor of Diplomat Wesleyan Church in Cape Coral, FL. He is married to Jan and has two children and four grandchildren. His most unusual travel experience was visiting the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine; the site of the world’s worst nuclear power accident.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – For us, death is the end; it’s over. Lazarus died. But as Jesus explained, He is resurrection and life! Death is never the end. We can’t do anything about death. We can believe in the One who is life. Lazarus heard Jesus’ invitation to life and walked out of the tomb…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Helen Keller was right, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision.” The Pharisees could see, but they had no vision of God’s work in the world. They were blinded by the Light. What about us? What will it take for you to see? What will convince you?
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In a world of Marxist division, Jesus invites us to become one in Christ Jesus. Yes, Jesus took on all the things that divided people against each other and brought unity. Jesus is the source of unity. He invites you to come and see. Come and be made whole. Come and find what you’ve always…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – It was true for Nicodemus, although he did not understand. It’s true for us, and we need to understand! We definitely need to understand. Eternal life depends on it. So since it’s that important, we can be sure Jesus wants us to understand so we can be born from above. Let’s discover the answer and live into it!
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – We test microphones. We test a ladder before we climb it, and we test drive vehicles. But what in the world is up with God testing Jesus? The Spirit of God led Jesus to be tested by Satan himself! Now it’s our turn. It’s time for us to show all heaven and earth that we have faith, that we trust…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – A presence so powerful Jesus’ disciples collapsed in terror. Jesus touched them and calmed their fears. Now the cloud of God’s presence hovers over a small town in Kentucky. The winds of revival have ushered in God’s presence. There’s a kind of holy hush all over Asbury. There is no fear, only…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Murder, anger, reconciliation, adultery, divorce, lying . . . what a list! Jesus has important things to say to us about all of them. God’s every intention and desire is for us to follow him and enjoy the best life possible. He has always intended good for his people and looks for reasons to bless them…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – We’re going to try to wrap our arms around the scope of The Story of the Bible. Finally, we’ll take a look at the difference between idols and icons. Then, hear the words of Jesus and become an icon for Him! Become a righteous icon exceeding the righteousness of scribes and Pharisees.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – The evidence is clear. Lying leads to death. Lying is wrong and deadly! This week is Instant Sermon. Answers to questions people ask like . . . Should I read the Bible through in a year? Where do I start reading the Bible? Sometimes the news seems to be all politics, all the time. How do I sort through everything?
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – First, it was John the Baptist, and now we hear Jesus’ admonition; repent; the kingdom of heaven has come near. Always remember what makes repentance possible. We are able to change because God loves us enough that we are able to change. When we receive His love, we change….
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Do you believe in the power of prayer? Or the power of God! Let’s not confuse ourselves. Plus, there’s a Jesus Revolution coming and a baptism to celebrate. Let’s take a field trip to the Jordan valley and discover the significance of Jesus’ baptism and then what baptism should mean to us…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – The Wise Men followed the star to Jesus. An incredible story, but what else does that mean to us? A lot more than we usually realize! All of that and an invitation, “Come, let us join ourselves to the Lord in an everlasting covenant which will never be forgotten.” Jeremiah 50:5, RSV.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – If you had to choose only one word to describe Christmas, what word would you choose? We’ll also travel with the wisemen to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Have you ever wondered how they knew the star revealed the birth of a King? Maybe an exile told them!
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In one program, we’ll consider the scope of the Bible story from Genesis to the coming of Jesus. What a story. You just can’t make this stuff up! There are two lies about Jesus, and they are easy to correct. But the most crucial question we all answer is, who do you believe? Adam and Eve got it wrong…