Radio teaching Series

40 Days in the Word

In this series, Pastor Rick teaches how to have a vibrant, deep, consistent time in God’s Word every day so that the Bible can change your life. “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17).

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March 2, 2017

Integrating God’s Word into My Life, Part 2

God’s blessing comes from obeying the truth, not just knowing it: “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them” (John 13:17 NIV). Pastor Rick wants you to know that Satan doesn’t mind your Bible study as long as you don’t do anything with what you’ve learned. Find out what you need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen.


March 1, 2017

Integrating God’s Word into My Life, Part 1

You’re not going to have much success in winning the spiritual battles you face if you’re starving yourself to death. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shows you how to feed yourself on the Word of God — the only thing that has everything you need for sustenance.


February 28, 2017

Understanding the Meaning of a Text, Part 4

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches about building your life on a solid biblical foundation, because God’s Word is the only thing that never changes. Opinions change, but truth never changes. If it’s true, it has always been true and always will be truth. Lies don’t last.


February 27, 2017

Understanding the Meaning of a Text, Part 3

It’s not enough to just know the Bible; you have to do it! In this broadcast, Pastor Rick wants you to understand how to turn your biblical knowledge into action so that you can meet your responsibility: “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it” (James 4:17 NLT).


February 24, 2017

Understanding the Meaning of a Text, Part 2

Simplicity is key when it comes to having an effective quiet time. Join Pastor Rick as he walks through six simple steps to having a quiet time that will start you on a rewarding devotional journey. “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty” (Proverbs 21:5 ESV).


February 23, 2017

Understanding the Meaning of a Text, Part 1

One tip that will help you become a doer of the Word is to write a one-sentence application for what you read in the Bible. Pastor Rick uses this message to share four characteristics of a good application sentence that will help you become a doer of God’s Word and not just a hearer.


February 22, 2017

How to Study a Bible Passage, Part 4

As you read the Bible, you should be asking God, “What should I do with this passage?” In this broadcast, Pastor Rick shares his Bible study tool called the “probe-it” method that will help you probe a biblical text with questions so that its application will change your life.


February 21, 2017

How to Study a Bible Passage, Part 3

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches that the ultimate goal of all Bible study is application. If you only believe the parts of the Bible that you apply in your life, then what do you truly believe? Let God’s Word and this message move you forward in faith as you let the Bible change the way you live, love, and think.


February 20, 2017

How to Study a Bible Passage, Part 2

If you want to be successful, God says you should meditate on his Word: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1:8 NIV). So, how do you do it? Pastor Rick has the answer in this broadcast on biblical meditation.


February 17, 2017

How to Study a Bible Passage, Part 1

The Bible is your water and bread — you were never meant to live without it! In this broadcast, Pastor Rick uncovers just how essential God’s Word is to be able to live a full and abundant life.


February 16, 2017

Seeing What God Wants Me to See, Part 3

“If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine” (John 8:31 NASB). In this message, Pastor Rick walks through four tips to help you develop a lifelong habit of reading and studying God’s Word.


February 15, 2017

Seeing What God Wants Me to See, Part 2

Too many of us spend our lives working for the approval of others. But Pastor Rick wants you to know that no one can fathom your full potential except your Creator. Join Pastor Rick as he reveals words from the Bible that will unlock all you’ve been made to do and be.


February 14, 2017

Seeing What God Wants Me to See, Part 1

The more you read God’s Word when you’re down, the more he lifts you up. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick presents the Bible as the ultimate mood elevator. Find out how you can get freedom from discouragement through the truth of God’s Word.


February 13, 2017

How the Bible Changes Us, Part 3

It’s not enough to just know the Bible and study it. We are meant to be doers of the Word and not just hearers. Find out how to activate your faith and stimulate your spiritual growth through this message from Pastor Rick.


February 10, 2017

How the Bible Changes Us, Part 2

God doesn’t want you to carry the baggage of guilt, regret, and shame throughout your life. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick offers hope through the Word of God for those struggling with the weight of their sin: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9 NIV).


February 9, 2017

How the Bible Changes Us, Part 1

God wants you to know that he loves you, he saved you, and you can spend eternity with him. How does he let you know? Through God’s Word, you can know him and be saved. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about making God’s Word a regular part of your life so that it can change your life.


February 8, 2017

Why Can I Trust the Bible?, Part 4

In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the marvel of the Bible — how one book could be so despised and disputed yet such an integral part of culture — and why you should trust in the one thing that will last: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35 NIV).


February 7, 2017

Why Can I Trust the Bible?, Part 3

In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the marvel of the Bible — how one book could be so despised and disputed yet such an integral part of culture — and why you should trust in the one thing that will last: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35 NIV).


February 6, 2017

Why Can I Trust the Bible?, Part 2

Many people have a hard time trusting the Bible because they don’t trust the men who wrote it. Pastor Rick uses this message to show you just how much Jesus believed in and trusted the Bible — and why you should, too.


February 3, 2017

Why Can I Trust the Bible?, Part 1

The only reason the universe works is because God is true all the time. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick offers proof through the example of history that we can trust God’s Word, because it is doctrinally and theologically accurate — and because God cannot lie.


February 2, 2017

Building My Life on the Bible, Part 2

There will be a difference in your life when you learn how to gaze into God’s Word instead of glancing at it. Learn how to use God’s Word as a mirror to evaluate your life through four simple steps that Pastor Rick teaches in this message.


February 1, 2017

Building My Life on the Bible, Part 1

Just as a gardener prepares the soil so that he will receive a harvest, to hear God’s Word, you have to be prepared for God’s Word. In this message, Pastor Rick walks through the four steps to preparing your heart and attitude to receive God’s Word.