Pastor Rick's Daily Hope

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

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?”

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025