It's easy to believe that when you mess up with your spouse or your family, it's not going to really matter since it's not a sin against God. But let's dive into that thought a bit more. Have you ever thought about how the wrong you did to them is actually a wrong against God? After all, He's the one who brought your spouse into your life. Today, Pastor Ricky shares a heartfelt message encouraging you to turn to God with genuine repentance. Remember, there's always a chance to turn things around and find forgiveness through Jesus.
And He Shall Reign - When You Just Don't Understand, Part 2
Sometimes a soldier finds themselves injured in the chaos of war. He'll need a little time to heal up, but soon enough he'll be ready to take on the enemy again. The journey of a Christian can be quite like that of a soldier, filled with challenges and battles to face. In today's message, Pastor Ricky encourages you to reconnect with the purpose that God has set for you. It'll help you feel better and provide the relaxation you need, but hey, it's time to jump back in and give it your all in serving Him.
And He Shall Reign - When You Just Don't Understand, Part 1
Opening up to someone about your feelings can often feel like a real challenge, but holding on to those feelings can lead to anxiety and depression that creep into your life. So, what choices do you have? Well, today, Pastor Ricky pushes you to open up and share your sorrows with God. He gets what you’re going through. He's the only one who knows just how to lift your spirits when you're feeling down and to help you find your way back up. So, feel free to share anything and everything with your Creator.
And He Shall Reign - Destroy All Monsters, Part 2
If you've accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you have a profound hope that this world lacks. Like a beautiful violin solo floating over a tired and frustrated crowd, Jesus gives us peace. As Pastor Ricky illustrates in today's message, this is what sets us apart as believers. This world is headed towards destruction, with many people unaware of what's happening. Depression and anxiety are pervasive. Jesus alone offers hope, and it's our calling to share that with the world around us.
And He Shall Reign - Destroy All Monsters, Part 1
Conspiracy theories abound in our world. Corrupt governments and leaders have fostered an environment of distrust and paranoia. Some of those ideas are really far out there. The thing is, as Pastor Ricky clarifies in today's message, the truth is even more far out there than some of the wildest theories. Scripture tells us that there are dark spiritual forces that roam the world. Unseen creatures and beings that should make us shudder, and they're behind the chaos and the unrest that we see all around us.
And He Shall Reign - Watched, Watched, Weighed and Paid, Part 2
Most of us don't want to be mean. As Christians, that should never be our intention. We should never take pleasure in pointing out the sins of others, and we need to be full of grace when we do. But, as Pastor Ricky clarifies in today's message, to ignore sin and pretend like it doesn't have any consequences at all, is the meanest thing that we could do. People need to know that God is a just and holy God, and living in sin and rejecting Him as Lord has eternal consequences.
And He Shall Reign - Watched, Watched, Weighed and Paid, Part 1
God sees everything you do, He hears everything you say, and He observes your heart on the deepest level. Apart from Jesus, that's a scary thought. If you take an honest look at yourself, you know the injustice that lives in your heart. As Pastor Ricky warns us in today's message, the frightening words that God wrote on the wall as Belshazzar and his nobles celebrated their national success serve as a warning for all of us. God is just and all-knowing, and the success of the wicked will come to an end.
And He Shall Reign - Pride Comes Before Cosmic Madness, Part 3
It can be easy to live in your little world and not think of what other people think or say. Today, Pastor Ricky says we have hope because God was merciful to King Nebuchadnezzar, even though he was prideful. God is trying to show you something new within your own life. He wants to work through your heart and use you to show others just how great He is. You must run to Jesus daily. He alone will humble you and bring you to a place of dependence on Him. Allow God to work through you today.
And He Shall Reign - Pride Comes Before Cosmic Madness, Part 2
Everyone has a little bit of pride hidden somewhere. Therefore, we must check every day to ensure that we're living for God's glory. Today, Pastor Ricky says no matter what, pride always makes its way out of our hearts and into our external lives. Is there something in your life that you're secretly prideful about? Maybe it's a tendency to look for compliments consistently, or maybe it's a project you're working on that’s for your glory and not for God. Give up your pride to the Lord and allow Him to work through your arrogance.
And He Shall Reign - Pride Comes Before Cosmic Madness, Part 1
There is a God who is above all earthly authority. Today, Pastor Ricky says King Nebuchadnezzar had to face the reality that heaven ruled, and he didn't. You see, even when you can't see it, there's a God who's working all things out for His glory. Heaven rules. Now that's a hard concept for us to grasp sometimes, but one that is necessary for growth in Christ. When you recognize there's someone greater than you who has everything under control, it'll give you confidence as you go through your day-to-day life.
And He Shall Reign - When You're Afraid to Look, Part 2
If you turn towards secular sources, things begin to look upside-down and inside-out when you compare them to what God has to say. Today, Pastor Ricky teaches that what God says is wise; the world calls foolish. According to the world, when somebody cuts you off during rush hour, you're supposed to honk and scream. According to God, you're supposed to smile and go about your day. Now, who are you going to trust? Are you going to trust the one made up of fallen people, or are you going to trust God?
And He Shall Reign - When You're Afraid to Look, Part 1
What lies at the bottom of the ocean? Well, we know a little bit about what's at the bottom - Angler fish, the Titanic, fallen satellites, but so much of it is still a mystery. In today's message, Pastor Ricky teaches that life's mysteries can make you scratch your head, but God knows the who, what, when, and where. Maybe the bottom of the sea really does have sea dragons, or maybe it's nothing but sand. Nevertheless, trust in God because He knows the answer to every mystery.
And He Shall Reign - Uneasy the Head that Wears the Crown, Part 3
It seems like just yesterday the world was still out of control. In fact, the world has been out of control for the last week, month, year, millennium, and back until just after the first flower bloom. You can look at the news and try to make sense of it all, but just like Pastor Ricky, it will probably just raise your heart rate instead. Today, try something different. Instead of turning towards the chaos, try turning towards the peacemaker who makes sense of it all. Today, turn towards Jesus Christ.
And He Shall Reign - Uneasy the Head that Wears the Crown, Part 2
How do you usually respond when you get told your project deadline is moved a week closer? What about when a family member ostracizes you for your faith? How about when your car battery dies after you just bought a bunch of cold groceries? Well, today Pastor Ricky teaches that you can respond with bitterness and anger, or you could respond with prayer and worship. Do your actions reflect your prayer life in the way that Daniel’s did? When the world is against you, do you choose to worship God?
And He Shall Reign - Uneasy the Head that Wears the Crown, Part 1
The world as we know it is not the world it was designed to be in Genesis. Back then, God created a garden of peace and beauty. Today's world is engineered to bring stress, anxiety, and depression. In today's message, Pastor Ricky teaches that there's no magic pill. There’s nothing you can buy, watch, or do to make your uneasiness go away. Your only hope for peace is to turn to the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Only Jesus and His work on the cross can give you peace that is going to last forever.
And He Shall Reign - Welcome to Babylon High, Part 2
For people without the ability to see, they place their trust in many things to guide their day-to-day activities. They trust their cane to feel objects. They trust their ears for direction. They trust their touch to know when the glass is full. Today, Pastor Ricky challenges you to consider what you've placed your trust in. As you're walking through this crazy life, unable to see what the next step brings, will you trust the Lord of creation to guide each and every step? Will you trust that God will protect and provide?
And He Shall Reign - God in the Waste Land, Part 3
The Cross of Calvary, the most important, powerful, compelling and talked about story of all time. In today's message, Pastor Ricky teaches that this historical event, foretold by prophets like Daniel and Isaiah, would shake the earth for generations to come. Your whole life has been shaped by the events that happened between Jesus, the Romans, and the Jews outside of Jerusalem, whether you realize it or not. As you tune into the Word of God today, reflect on the power of the Cross and what Jesus did for you.
And He Shall Reign - Welcome to Babylon High, Part 1
In the business world, tech companies are faced with a major decision in the life of their products. Do they take an incremental approach to innovation, or a disruptive one? Disruptive innovation has its moments, but for many, incremental is the way to go. Today, Pastor Ricky teaches that each decision you make can either bring you closer to God or further from Him. If you want to innovate your spiritual life, allow every decision you make to develop you into a product that models Christ.
And He Shall Reign - God in the Waste Land, Part 2
There's a phenomenon called “brain rot” that we've all experienced. It's the hyper fixation of something, usually online content, that is meaningless and not beneficial in any way. It grips our attention and causes our brains to rot away instead of doing something productive. Today, Pastor Ricky teaches that your walk with Christ ought to be apparent in all aspects of life. Have you experienced spiritual “brain rot” by placing the trivial things above Christ, or do you allow Him to be productive in your life?
And He Shall Reign - God in the Waste Land, Part 1
Have you ever watched a movie and noticed how the director and cinematographers would focus on some seemingly random and meaningless detail, only to reveal the vast importance of that detail later in the plot? Well, in today's message, Pastor Ricky teaches that many details in your life might seem pointless, but God is going to use them as a part of your unique story. He works all things together for good even when you don't notice. You only see the current scene, but God knows the whole plot.