Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

Discover why small groups are the backbone of church life, fostering true community and spiritual growth. Learn how the early church thrived through shared meals and deep fellowship after Pentecost. Explore the importance of prayer, practical support, and worship within these intimate settings. Rick highlights how groups can invite growth, foster outreach, and multiply by developing new leaders. Evaluate your group's health with essential markers, and embrace the call to connect deeply with others in faith.

Discover the historical roots of megachurches, tracing back to the massive growth of the early church in Jerusalem, which boasted tens of thousands of members. Explore the vital connections among believers, emphasizing membership as a mutual responsibility. Learn how church should be seen as a family, not just a building. Small groups are highlighted as essential for personal growth, offering flexibility, expansion, and cost-efficiency. Dive into the benefits of belonging to a faith community and the dangers of spiritual isolation.

Explore the responsibilities of being an ambassador for Jesus, including setting an example, sharing the message, and showing love through acts of service. Discover the importance of respecting everyone and treating them with dignity. Learn about the need for diplomacy in conversations about faith, and how to build bridges across cultural divides. Pastor Rick highlights the significance of working wholeheartedly for eternal rewards while reminding us not to get too comfortable in the world. Conclude with a heartfelt invitation to commit to this calling.

Being an ambassador for Christ means you have specific responsibilities to fulfill. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at why—and how—you must be an example, share the gospel message, and show love to the world around you as you live your life as his representative.

Being an ambassador of Jesus means God has given you a mission and the authority to speak his truth wherever you go. In this message, Pastor Rick dives deep into what it means to be an ambassador for Christ.

Being a disciple of Jesus often means serving others with love and sharing the Good News with others. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to share what it looks like to really be a disciple of Jesus.

No one ever said being a disciple of Jesus would be easy. In this teaching, Pastor Rick explains how being Jesus' disciple means loving other believers and always doing what Jesus tells you.

Jesus doesn't want you to be a part-time disciple. He wants your full attention, and to do that, you need to spend time with him and love him more than anything else. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at specific truths about spiritual growth and how you can measure your own spiritual maturity.

God doesn't force you to accept his destiny for your life. But there are many reasons he wants you to choose to follow his plan. In this message, Pastor Rick explains how God blesses and keeps his promises to people who follow him with humility.

God's destiny for your life isn't always the easiest path—but it is always the best! In this teaching, Pastor Rick reminds you that your Creator knows and loves you more than anyone else. And because of that, you can trust his plan for you.