We’ve all had disagreements, right? Maybe you’ve even had some strong disagreements with close family, or your church family. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shines a light on how Paul dealt with conflict in his ministry. Sometimes people mess up, and sometimes they just need a second chance; to fulfil what God has called them to. God doesn’t choose perfect people to accomplish His work; if He did He’d never get anything done.

You have to think that after living a life under Jewish Law; this whole Grace thing caused a bit of confusion. In today’s message, Pastor Richard illustrates how faith in Jesus is the principal matter concerning salvation; but Paul added a couple of details apart from just faith in Jesus. Still, Paul advocated Grace over Jewish traditions. Stay tuned to unpack those details, we alluded to earlier; as the Pastor displays the full counsel of the Word for you today!

Family meetings are important to have from time to time. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shows us a family meeting concerning Paul, Barnabus, and John Mark. Meetings can provide valuable insight from leadership, and help us keep the main thing, the main thing. Some churches were confused about this law and grace thing, but God relied on Godly leaders to reveal His will and preserve His word; in its entirety. 

What do you need to do, in order to pick up your cross and follow Jesus? Today, Pastor Richard teaches about how Paul and Barnabas put everything on the line, to spread the Gospel to all kinds of people. Although their road was difficult, they were able to perform miracles, because they had been empowered by the Holy Spirit. Likewise, God’s power can accompany you, as you further the work of the Great Commission in your communities.

When was the last time you had to persevere while witnessing to others? There is a balance to be struck, between standing your ground for the truth, and knowing when to retreat from a spiritual battle. Today, Pastor Richard teaches about how Paul and Barnabas wrestled with the same balance on their first missionary journey. You may face opposition when preaching the Gospel, but you can trust the Holy Spirit to guide your steps.

When people think about evangelism, they often think about the things that they’re not. The thoughts of being unqualified plague most Christian's minds when it comes to sharing the Gospel. God has not left without Help! We are equipped with the Word of God, The Holy Spirit, and our own Testimony. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how we can earnestly and efficiently share the Gospel with people in our lives!

Is there someone that you know that you think needs the message of the Gospel? Do you remember how the Good news of what Jesus did first affected you? There are hearts out there that are longing for the message that the church carries, but someone needs to bring it to them. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about the importance of sharing the Gospel with the lost and broken world around us!

As soon as Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, a restoration plan was already set in place. It is a testimony to God’s faithfulness. When we share the Gospel with someone it actually goes all the way back to Genesis. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing more about the story of salvation. The more we learn about The Bible and God, the more we should be able to trace back to the original plan for salvation! 

How many people do you know that have different religious backgrounds? Maybe You know people who don’t believe in God at all. Most people are looking for meaning and most religious people believe in an afterlife. Jesus made it clear that there is only one way to the Father and that is through Him. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how Jesus made the claim that He is the only way to Heaven and eternal life. 

What do you think of when you hear the word “Worship.” Maybe your mind goes right to the music that you may sing in church. Maybe you think of the Old Testament where they would sacrifice animals in worship. Worship is many things, one of the primary ways of expressing worship to God is through singing to Him! In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about worship and how we can actually bless the heart of God with our worship. 

Faith is something that the Bible speaks a lot about. Sometimes we think of it as an obscure intangible thing, but that's not the case! Faith is actually something that we can steward and grow in! The Bible likens us to children. Part of being a child is the process of growing up! In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how we can grow in our faith as Christians! What steps do you think you can take to grow in your faith?

Everyone loves a good testimony of God coming through. We read incredible stories in the Bible where God comes through and saves His people, or someone gets healed, delivered, or saved! However, there are times when we stay in the trial a little longer than we would like to. In these moments, we lean closer to God. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be sharing about how we can contend for God to move in impossible situations. 

How often do you see the same kind of power displayed in the Bible in your life? Are you seeing God move in, around, and through your life? When we read through the Bible we see that big moves of God are usually prompted by His people praying. In today’s message, Pastor Richard will be going through the power of Prayer. If we want to see the power of the Gospel in our lives we have to bring everything to the Lord in Prayer!

Do you know the story of Barnabus? A man who constantly and quietly moved people closer to God. Maybe you know a Barnabus in your life. Maybe that's who encouraged you to put your faith in God. Today Pastor Richard describes him as an incredible man of God. Someone to model your behavior after. He created a community that is so foundational to your faith. After all, God is clear throughout the Bible that this life is not to be lived alone.

How do you know that God is there when you need Him? One way is simply by your faith, but today Pastor Richard offers several specific examples of how Peter and the church of Jeruselum saw God at work and how you can see His hand on your life every day. Knowing this, you can start to look for Him and seek Him in your daily routine, whether at work, the gym, or at church. God is everywhere and is paving the way for His will in your life.

Do you believe that you’re good enough for God? Did you know that He knows you better than you know yourself? Once you accept that, and ask God to lead your life, you will find that He’s been right there waiting patiently for you the whole time. Today Pastor Richard says you can’t prepare yourself for God. He prepared you! He created you! You are exactly as you should be. But once you begin your walk with Christ get ready to leave the old you behind.

Have you ever been thrown into a situation where you knew you had to lead by example? It’s never easy, but if you do it enough, you will find it more familiar in time. Today Pastor Richard talks about leading in your Christian walk and being an example to others. It can feel difficult or even repetitive, and your excitement can start to fade. That is why it’s so important to listen to how God wants to use you. His plan for your life is anything but dull or repetitive.

How good is your spiritual radar? Today Pastor Richard says you need to have it, but be careful not to overuse it. Not everything is a sign from God. But you should be aware of, and even looking for, the things that are. When you aren’t sure, there are two ways to fact-check your intuition - read your bible and ask God for clarity during prayer. You will find your answer when you are spending regular time in The Word and in constant prayer with Him.

If there’s one consistent message in the Bible, it's that God loves all His children! Everything and everyone has been created with a divine purpose. Today Pastor Richard reminds you to be encouraged by this fact. He adds some perspective to this by comparing God’s love of even the smallest creatures to how He loves you. You should find comfort in the knowledge that God loves you for you and isn’t keeping score or handing out points based on effort.

How do you define the word religion? If you grew up in a Christian home, or have accepted Christ into your heart, then you probably use religion and faith interchangeably, but beware! Today Pastor Richard explains how religion can be applied to anything. Your work, family, hobbies, and addictions, can all become religions if you’re not careful. With so many religions in the world today, you must be diligent in the pursuit of a relationship with God!

How many times have you been tempted to impose your will for God, instead of God’s will for you? It happens all the time, and today Pastor Richard says it could even be happening when you don’t realize it! Like Paul, you may be proud of the efforts you’ve made and the things you’ve done in the name of God, but it’s possible that it's all been for you. You have disguised your efforts unintentionally as the will of God while living out your will instead.

We all have difficulties with obedience. We tend to ignore what the other person has to say and do what we want, whether at work or in a relationship. Even as believers, we have a tendency to disregard God's commands in favor of doing what we want. Pastor Richard explains today, how you can begin listening to and obeying God. God only wants the best for your life, and He intends to guide you through it. You only need to learn to listen to Him.

Nobody ever wishes for a difficult life. We all want everything to be simple. Even as believers, we want to spread the Gospel easily. But is that how God operates? Pastor Richard discusses in today's message, why God allows trials in your life. When things start to go wrong in your life as a believer, you start making excuses. But God uses those difficulties and trials to show you the right path and to spread the Gospel through your life.

You may have thought about what the law does in your life. Pastor Richard clarifies in today’s message, how God created law in order to save you. We considered ourselves to be perfect in the absence of law. However, God created law to expose our flaws. He assisted us in recognizing our sins, and sent His only begotten son, Jesus, to this world to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus washed away all of our sins, making us whole again!

Have you ever purchased something that you have wanted for a long time? You tend to lose interest in it after a certain period of time. Even as believers, we have a tendency to lose faith in God from time to time. We may pretend to love God, but our hearts are already far apart from Him. Pastor Richard describes today, how you can love God with all of your heart. You can begin to cultivate a relationship with God, as that is all He desires from you.