Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

In this message, Pastor Rick explains practical ways from God's Word to deal with bullying and harassment in your life.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick begins to unpack ways you can use your smartphone for the glory of God.

Join Pastor Rick as he continues to look at the negative side of smartphones, and what you can do to overcome it.

In this message, Pastor Rick looks at some of the downsides of technology and how to overcome the temptations associated with it.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick concludes his message on how to create life-shaping conversations by being a great listener and a master communicator.

To be a great conversationalist, you have to know how to listen and how to speak. Join Pastor Rick as he shares the keys of being a great speaker.

In this message, Pastor Rick shares the secrets of great listening. When you know how to listen, you can create life-shaping conversations.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick concludes his message on healthy friendships by discussing the type of friend you need to be to others.

Join Pastor Rick as he looks again at what the Bible says concerning the qualities to consider in the people you choose to surround yourself with—and the specific things you should pay attention to.

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches what the Bible says about how to choose close friends and the types of people you should avoid.

Your identity matters because in Christ, you have something to offer the world. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach about your true identity.

God says your identity is valuable, your worth is priceless to him, and you have been stamped in his image. Learn more about your true identity in this message by Pastor Rick.

If you look to other people to determine your identity, you're not going to find it. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches that it's only in Christ that we find out who we are and what in the world we were made for.

Wisdom is willing to yield to others, is full of mercy and good deeds, is impartial, and is always sincere. Listen in as Pastor Rick explains practical ways to be wise in your relationships.

Wisdom is pure, peace-loving, and gentle. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches practical ways to apply wisdom to your relationships.

Relationships are complicated. But the Bible offers ways to build positive, healthy relationships. Join Pastor Rick as he offers practical truth about relationships from God's Word.

Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about the key to developing friendships: focusing on others and learning to support them. He explains how small groups are a perfect place to learn and practice relational skills.

We all have relationship problems. Those problems often grow out of selfishness, pride, insecurity, and resentment. Listen in as Pastor Rick teaches from God's Word how you can get past those hangups and build healthy relationships.

In this message, Pastor Rick shares how God sometimes asks you to move slowly, such as when you don't have all the facts, when you're hurt or angry, when you're facing a major decision, or when you're waiting on a seed that you've planted.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick explains how God sometimes expects you to move fast, such as when you need to ask for forgiveness, when you're feeling tempted, when you have the opportunity to do good, and, particularly, when God offers you salvation.

Listen as Pastor Rick continues to share how you can maximize your strengths by knowing your SHAPE—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences.

God made you unique and wired you for a specific purpose. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how you can determine your purpose by discovering your SHAPE—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences.

What will last the longest? That's a critical question to ask when you're trying to decide how you should invest your life. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you understand and focus on what truly matters.

One of the fundamental questions in life is this: "Who will have the final authority in what you do?" In this message, Pastor Rick shows how the authority you follow shapes your values—and why that authority must be God and his Word.

God doesn't want you to get distracted by negativity. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches what the Bible says about staying focused on your unique mission in life—even when the naysayers are telling you it can't be done.

The greater your view of God, the smaller your problems appear. When you look at life through God's eyes, the opinions of others matter less. In this sermon, Pastor Rick continues to teach about how to handle the naysayers in life by changing your perspective.

When naysayers criticize or mock your dreams, how do you handle that kind of negativity? Join Pastor Rick as he looks to the Bible for guidance on how to deal with the naysayers in your life.

It's important to know what you believe and shape a worldview that is built on God's Word. Once you have that, it should change your life! Pastor Rick continues in this message to show us how following Jesus' example will help us live a counter-cultural and purposeful life.

To live like Jesus, you have to build certain values into your life that he modeled for us through his life. In this message, Pastor Rick continues to look at the values Jesus embodied that show you how to apply the truth of God's Word to your everyday life.

God wants us to live a life that reflects a biblical worldview and how he sees the world. Thankfully, he gave us the perfect model for how to do this: Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Rick as he shares what it means to live like Jesus in a broken world.

Do you know how to respond when someone asks, "Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?" Join Pastor Rick as he teaches the reasons Jesus had to die, why it's a big deal, and how to share with others the only real solution to all of our problems.

One of the biggest problems in the world is heart disease—but not the physical kind. In this message, Pastor Rick walks through the common spiritual heart diseases and how to spot the symptoms so you can bring them to Jesus, the Great Healer.

When you have a problem, you can't just address the surface issue. You have to dig deep and root out the cause! In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares some popular approaches to dealing with sin and why they don't get to the heart of the problem.

Yes, the world is broken, and yes, there is evil, but God is still in control. He's got the whole world in his hands! In this message, Pastor Rick wants you to understand specific things you should do in response to God's grace, while there is still time.

God has the power to wipe out all the sin in the world, but he's choosing not to while history moves toward a climax. Join Pastor Rick as he shares the reasons God hasn't shut things down yet and how history is all his story.

Why do we so often choose to ignore God and do the wrong thing? In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches the reasons why we sin, how it's affected not only us but all of creation, and how to get back to a right relationship with God.

We owe everything to God, who made us and loves us and cares for us—and yet we still choose to sin against him. In this audio teaching, Pastor Rick walks through various kinds of sin and how we can make a different choice that honors God and leads to his blessing.

All of creation is preparing for the biggest event in history, when God gathers all of his family to be together forever. Listen as Pastor Rick shares how God's design and plan for you make a way for you to be part of his forever family.

In the beginning, God created everything and saved the best part—us!—for last. But he thought of us first and custom-designed us for his purposes. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches how the implications of this truth frame our worldview and prepare us for our mission in the world.

Some of the biggest questions in life are, "Who am I, and why am I here?" In this message, Pastor Rick shares what Jesus says about who you are and how those truths are fundamental to shaping what you believe.

The Bible says that once you believe in Jesus, you affirm that God is true (John 3:33). So, as a believer, what should you do with the truth once you've discovered it? Pastor Rick gives "next steps" for moving forward in faith in this audio teaching.

We know what truth is because God has revealed himself to us. Truth can be discovered! In this message, Pastor Rick continues to teach about how God shows us truth and how to let it shape your worldview.

A postmodern culture wants to convince us that there may be truth out there, but it's impossible to know it. Yet Jesus said, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32 NIV). In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how to know truth so that you can live in freedom.

What happens when we give up on truth and choose tolerance instead? Join Pastor Rick as he shares the signs of "truth decay" in our culture and how to avoid its effect on every area of our lives.

The source of every problem in the world is conflicting worldviews. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at why it's important to promote a Biblical worldview and how to strengthen it in your own life.

Because our beliefs determine our behavior and our vision determines our values, we have to choose wisely what we believe. Listen as Pastor Rick shares why what you believe matters and where to start with choosing what you believe.

Your worldview is your most important tool in life, with great power over your success and happiness. In this message, Pastor Rick helps you understand the different views the world offers and why God's view is always the best choice.

Did you know the word "retirement" is not in the Bible? If you're still alive and breathing, God can still use you. In this message, Pastor Rick explains why it's never too late in life to follow God's calling.

Any time you get serious about living your life the way God intended, there will be people who try to oppose your plans. Listen as Pastor Rick explains how to reject negative advice so that you can follow God's calling.

We all ask "why" when we're hurting. It's human nature. Join Pastor Rick as he examines what you really need when you're in pain: the comfort and support of your Savior.

When people experience major disappointment, their natural reaction is to isolate themselves. Listen to this message by Pastor Rick and discover why you most need your friends during difficult seasons.

After his life fell apart, Job "stood up, tore his robe in grief . . . Then he fell to the ground and worshiped" (Job 1:20 GW). In this message, Pastor Rick shares the first thing you need to do when you have a major loss in your life.

Many people like to pick and choose the parts of the Bible they want to believe. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at aspects of the Christian worldview and asks, "Where do you need to stand for truth today?"

Many people make happiness their number one goal. In this message, Pastor Rick explains why happiness is a byproduct—not the goal—of living the purpose for which you were created.

Many worldviews go against the truth of God's Word. In this message, Pastor Rick examines different worldviews and the folly that comes from following them.

Pastor Rick continues to teach how to respond to grief by placing your hope in God, his goodness, and his power beyond the grave.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches how to show compassion to a dying friend by offering kindness, patience, and help in small, practical ways.

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches the importance of facing your own fears about death so you can help others who are also facing it.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares what the Bible has to say about keeping good records and learning basic financial principles to keep you out of debt.

God blesses whatever you put first in your life. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches why the Bible says you should first tithe and save, even when you're in debt.

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how, even during difficult times, you can strengthen a friend's faith by demonstrating your faith in God's goodness.

When a friend's marriage has ended, they need you to help carry the load and show compassion for their pain. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick explains how to show up and be there for a friend in crisis.

Join Pastor Rick as he explains why, when your friends are in crisis, it's important for them to have a support group who will love, care for, comfort, and encourage them, as well as meet their needs.

What storm is sinking you right now? In this message, Pastor Rick explains how you can have courage to face life's storms when you stay focused on Jesus, don't doubt, and praise God even in the midst of the storm.

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how Jesus comes at your moment of desperation and shows his true identity when you're facing the storms of life.

The Bible says no matter what you go through today, next week, or next year, Jesus is praying for you. Join Pastor Rick as he explains how Jesus intercedes for you in the storms of life.

Join Pastor Rick as he teaches the importance of obeying Jesus in whatever he tells you to do. You will also learn how to respond to God, even when you don't understand.

In this message, Pastor Rick explains what it means to give Jesus complete access to your life and how God will bless you when you do.

In this broadcast, Pastor Rick encourages you to focus on preparing for eternity instead of stressing over short-term problems.

Pride blinds you from what God is doing in your life. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how humility can help you see God at work in your life.

Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how God's miracles always come in unexpected ways and what you need to remember as you wait for your miracle.

Pastor Rick teaches how to follow God in faith when you're walking through uncomfortable or uncharted territory.

There are two important factors in defeating your giants: Remember how God has helped you in the past, and use the tools God has given you today. Listen to this message by Pastor Rick and learn even more ways to face and defeat your giants.

No dream is fulfilled instantly. There is always a waiting period. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you navigate the barriers—the giants—that keep you from fulfilling your dreams.

The best use of your money is to use it to help bring people to Jesus. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach how God wants to transform the way you see and use money.

Money is a tool to be used for God's purposes. You're not to hoard it, and you're not to worship it. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares how God uses money—a temporary resource—for eternal good.

God uses money to test you. He wants to see if you can manage material things before he gives you spiritual blessings. Listen to this message by Pastor Rick and learn how to use your money to honor God—no matter how much or how little you have.

When you don't feel loved by God, it's hard to offer love to anybody else. Yet, when love walks in the door, fear leaves the room. Join Pastor Rick as he looks to Scripture to learn more about the depth of God's love for you.

The Bible says in 1 John 4:18, "Where God's love is, there is no fear, because God's perfect love drives out fear" (NCV). In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares the first step toward learning how to live in God's love so that you can live free of fear.

When figuring out how to deal with how you feel, ask yourself whether your feelings are based on truth and whether they're hurting or helping you. Your ability to feel is a gift from God, but that doesn't mean your emotions should control your life. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches you how to manage your emotions according to God's Word.

Your feelings are often unreliable and can lead you in the wrong direction. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares the importance of being controlled by the Holy Spirit—not your emotions.

Many people downplay emotions, but God gave you emotions for a reason. Listen to this broadcast by Pastor Rick and discover how God wants you to use your emotions to worship him.

God is far more interested in changing your mind than in changing your circumstances. He knows that lasting transformation won't happen any other way. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach about managing your mind.

Everything you need to live an abundant life is found in the Word of God. Join Pastor Rick as he talks about why the best decisions are always based upon Scripture.

If you want to learn to manage your mind, you have to be delivered from destructive thoughts. In this message, Pastor Rick explains why the best time to win the battle with temptation is before it begins.

When you're going through dark days, the key is to turn your back on the shadow and look at the light. In this message, Pastor Rick explains why looking to Jesus—the Light of the World—lowers your stress.

Getting enough rest is essential to stress management, but few people actually take time to refocus and reenergize. Join Pastor Rick as he explains why God teaches you to take a day off at least once a week.

No matter what's weighing you down, there's only one answer to your trouble: Jesus and his power to remove your stress. Listen to this broadcast by Pastor Rick and discover the antidote to stress.

Transformation doesn't happen overnight. But to start the process, the Bible says you must own up to your sin and repent. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach how to get closer to God.

Maybe you've recently thought, "I don't feel God's presence in my life." The good news is, when you're serious about finding God, he won't let you down. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches the pathway to spiritual transformation.

One reason setting goals is important is because Jesus set goals. In fact, he often announced publicly what his goal was for the next phase of his ministry. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach why you should set godly goals.

Only God gives you the power and energy to make changes you can't make on your own. In this message, Pastor Rick explains how God uses his Spirit, his Word, and his people to help you reach your goals.

Being part of a small group is an important part of becoming more like the man or woman God intended you to be. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares several ways you can get the most from your small group experience.

Join Pastor Rick as he looks at the main reasons to be part of a small group and why you need it to keep you healthy and growing.

Join again with Pastor Rick as he continues his teaching on how God grows us through transformation and how that transformation requires cleaning house, honest community, and faith.

Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how God grows us through transformation and how transformation requires coaching, learning the truth, and new thinking.

Only God is worthy of your allegiance because he made you, loves you, and has a plan for your life. Are you living for your own glory or for his? In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares practical ways to live for the glory of God.

People who are dependent on and surrendered to God get his power in their lives. Listen to this message by Pastor Rick for specific ways to live a life filled with God's power.