FAITH IS... WITH PASTOR RICK STEVENS Pastor Rick Stevens

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.