In this sermon Rich addresses the issues of abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. Is personhood divinely given or humanly constructed? Rich also interviews two experts: Diane Bauman, Director of Value Life Ministry, and Dr. John Campo, Chair of Psychiatry at The Ohio State University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
There are very few issues in society about which public opinion has shifted more quickly than Americans’ attitudes towards same-sex marriage. As Christians, how are we supposed to deal with this rapid change? In this sermon, Pastor Rich gives us five pictures to describe how we should handle the culture war and related to gay people.
Nearly every family in America hasbeen impacted by divorce. If not our own divorce, then the divorce of our parents, our children, or our sisters or brothers. In this sermon Pastor Rich will address what the Bible says about divorce and how we can avoid divorce.
We have all seen news anchors yelling at each other or seen harsh words shared between people on social media. The world we are living in is becoming increasingly rude and uncivil. In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses how we should demonstrate civility by honoring all people.
Christians have had varying options about the ethics of war over the centuries, but how should we view war in our time? In this sermon, Pastor Rich addresses the question, "May a Christian go to war?"
Why does God allow good people to suffer? In this sermon Rich gives us ways to hang onto God when we encounter pain and suffering in this world.
What if Jesus didn't rise from the dead? In this Easter message, Rich examines the importanceof the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
While aging is hard, it can also be freeing. In this sermon Rich talks about how to age well.
We have become accustomed to a new way of being “alone together.” We’re with one another, but we’re also somewhere else: multitasking, connected to our phones, or not listening well. In this sermon Rich addresses the ways we destroy community and how we can be a part of building it.
Time is very important to humans. Over a lifetime wego in and out of different seasons. In this sermon Pastor Rich talks about how we should discern and relate to times and seasons with God.
What good thing have you made into the ultimate thing? In this sermon, Rich examines the idols that consume many of our lives.
Rich begins his Lenten series in the book of Ecclesiastes by examining the first few debated verses. How are we to view our lives in light of this book of the Bible? How do we respond to life that is absurd, fleeting, and elusive?
The topic of financial giving is often a touchy one for the church. How much should we give? How should we give? And most importantly, why should we give? In this sermon, Rich addresses some of the most common questions about tithing and giving.
Have you ever been in a situation where you knew that you were not welcome? Followers of Jesus are called to practice surprising hospitality and welcome. In this sermon, Rich talks about the importance of hospitality that is modeled throughout the Bible.
The people of the world are split into givers and takers. Takers focus on titles, roles, and self-promotion. Givers are servants that are willing to be inconvenienced and sacrifice.Rich continues our series on "The Generous Life" by looking at how we spend our lives for others.
God created us with a design and when we work against our design, life becomes difficult. In this sermon, Rich talks about how God designed us to be relational, forgiving, and generous. When we live the way God intended us to, we flourish.
The media and popular thought paint the end of the world as a dystopian future, but what will the future of planet earth really be like? In this sermon, Rich talks about the state of our world today, and our hope for the future.
Throughout history lots of different figures have been called the Anti-Christ by some person or group, but how will we truly identify the spirit of the Antichrist? In this sermon, Rich describes the characteristics of the Antichrist and how we are to stand firm.
Many have tried to predict the date of the return of Christ and 100% of them have been wrong. Though we cannot predict the date, we can certainly prepare for the Lord's return.In this sermon, Pastor Rich encourages us to have the right focus when we think of the end times.
People have many images that come to mind when they think of the return of Christ. In this sermon, Rich speaks about how we can look forward to the Lord's return while enjoying his presence today.
The apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." In this sermon, Rich encourages to pray prayers that encompass all areas of our lives. Just like Jesus we pray small and big prayers; liturgical and impromptu prayers; public and silent prayers.
In Ephesians 6:18 Paul tells us to, "pray in the Spirit on all occasions", but how do we pray all the time without giving up? In this sermon, Pastor Rich will address several common questions about prayer: What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? What does it mean to pray all the time? Why should we pray always?
Many people view their life outside of church as completely unspiritual. They are frustrated by the insignificance of their daily tasks and the bulk of time they spend in meaningless jobs. In this sermon Pastor Rich will help us understand the relationship between our day-to-day work and God’s kingdom.