Living under the tyranny of our feelings
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – We used to hear, “If it feels good, do it.” Now, people just do what feels good without hesitation or even a second thought. Too many of us are dominated by our...
View ArticlePursuing Christlikeness is the pursuit of virtue
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – So many things need our attention these days. We need to protect free speech and our children from Social Emotional Learning. We need to cultivate regular church...
View ArticleHow to live out God’s ideal of love in our communities
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Something is up with all these student protests. There’s more going on than we can see right now. We need to be aware and wary. Something good is happening in...
View ArticleRuled by power or truth
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Would you rather be ruled by power or truth? And yes, that choice matters! What is a sacrilege? We witnessed a recent sacrilege. Did you notice? Will you vote for...
View ArticleWilliam Wilberforce changed the world… You can, if you will
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – William Wilberforce changed the world. Or perhaps we should think of it as God raised William Wilberforce to change the world. What’s he calling you to accomplish?...
View ArticleSpiritual and political freedom on Memorial Day
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember the great price paid for our liberty. We celebrate with picnics and a car race, embracing the freedom given by God and...
View ArticleTruth, power and listening to God
FAITH IS… We live in a world of lies where people use power to enforce their lies. How do we sort it all out? Jesus declared the Word of God is the truth. So, let’s listen to what God says and stretch...
View ArticleSeparation from government & from God
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – So many people throw around the phrase “separation of church and state.” Too often, that idea is used to silence the church, the voice of God. Let’s think about...
View ArticleGod has a gift for you
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Discover the incredible gifts God has for you—faith to trust Him, grace for salvation, and special abilities to build up His church. Embrace and develop these...
View ArticleThe Sermon on the Mount
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Join me in exploring the profound teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. Imagine God being our ultimate hope, delivering us from evil, and stretching us towards...
View ArticleThe challenge of our times is not political: Republican v. Democrat
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – The challenge of our times is not political: Republican v. Democrat, right v. Left. The challenge of our times is normal v. crazy; sane v. insane! The challenge for...
View ArticleTrinity or understanding God
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Do you have a God complex? Do you have a Make-a-God Kit? For most of us, the answer is a reluctant yes. This week’s program will help us simplify and expand our...
View ArticleSilver Dollars over Texas
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Merry Christmas. Yes, it’s Christmas in July! This week, we renew our hope with a reminder that Messiah came at Christmas. All around us, there is despair. But in...
View ArticleGod intervened, and the assassin missed
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Thankfully, God intervened, and the assassin missed. How different the world would be today if God had not delivered us from evil. His providential help calls us to...
View ArticleTrump’s new lease on life showcased at RNC. Are we living in end times?
The Voice of a Nation with Malcolm Out Loud – It would not be difficult to claim that we are indeed living in a most unusual chapter in our nation. We'll talk with Daniel Baranowski on the RNC...
View ArticleWhy the Old Testament still matters for Christians
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – As Christians, should we leave the Old Testament behind? With so many commandments, can't we just focus on the two Jesus gave us? The answer is no; the Old...
View ArticleSalvation is more
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In our current civilizational moment, we face a choice: renew our values or fall into decline. This reflection explores the deeper meaning of salvation—not just...
View ArticleTransactional, Principled, and Melchizedek
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Decision-makers often frustrate us with their choices. Understanding the difference between transactional and principled decision-making helps, even if we disagree...
View ArticleThe gift of forgiveness
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In a world where free speech faces constant challenges, there's a deeper gift we often overlook: forgiveness. God offers this gift to everyone, yet we struggle to...
View ArticleLove is something you do
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In our country, love is something we do, not just a feeling. The recent Florida election results are in, sparking reflection on the moral state of our nation. A...
View ArticleWhen Christ displaces worry
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Discover how Christ can displace worry and bring true peace. Explore the power of trust in God, as illustrated by the actions of Ohio State University football...
View ArticleThey were up to no good: What Jesus teaches us
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – I think most of us agree that we can and should follow the example of Jesus. After all Jesus lived a life of love and the Bible challenges us to a life of love. But...
View ArticleHow Bible reading is like medicine for your soul and mind
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – During Instant Sermon weeks, we think out loud about things that are on our minds. So, we consider why we vote for candidates that will lessen evil rather than...
View ArticleIrresistible v. Immovable: God’s power against a king’s command
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – When an irresistible force meets an immovable object, contradictions arise. In the biblical encounters between King Nebuchadnezzar and the One True God, power and...
View ArticleA God who reveals mysteries
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In a world full of anxiety and uncertainty about the future, Nebuchadnezzar’s story offers profound insight. His crisis of confidence highlights the deep need for...
View ArticleDiscovering God’s vision of freedom at Sinai
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – We often take freedom for granted, but true freedom demands defense and understanding. Drawing from the story of God delivering His people from Egyptian slavery, we...
View ArticleThe Lord holds our hands: Finding strength in faith
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In life, we often look ahead with worry, seeking God’s help in tough times. Yet, true gratitude also means looking back, recognizing and thanking Him for past...
View ArticleThe grace of faithfulness
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – God calls us to live with unwavering faith and trust in His promises. When we are faithful, others will notice and begin to see the truth in their own lives. Our...
View ArticleWe all need Jesus and His Grace
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – In a world where solid foundations seem to vanish, it’s vital to stand firm on the Solid Rock. Our liquid society drifts away from truth, but with courage and...
View ArticleFaithful obedience in voting
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Research reveals that 32 million church-going Christians plan to sit out this election, despite a biblical responsibility to vote. With so many capable of...
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