Richland Creek Weekly Sermon Podcast

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: In history's courtroom, Jesus has been tried and found true.1. Witnesses   a. God the Father   b. John the Baptist   c. Miracles of God   d. Fulfillment of Scripture   e. Moses the Prophet2. Indictment   a. Not Hearing   b. Not Seeing   c. Not Abiding   d. Not Believing   e. Not Loving   f. Not Receiving3. Verdict

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The Son of God came to perform miraculous works, give eternal life, and render righteous judgment.Three claims that Jesus is God.Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath.Jesus is the only Son of the Father.Jesus is in step with the Father.Three ways He's acting as God.Jesus performs miraculous works.Jesus gives eternal life.Jesus renders righteous judgment.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus heals to make us Holy.1. Jesus loves the weak. 2. Jesus wants to help.3. Jesus has power to heal.4. Jesus frees us from sin.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Believe in the fullness of Christ and His Word.1. Look past the miracles to the miracle worker.2. Look past your pride to the true King.3. Look past your plans to the better plan.4. Look past your doubts and believe.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: In Christ, all the longings of our heart will be fulfilled in the end.Our hearts will be fulfilled in a new creation.Our hearts will be fulfilled in God's presence.Our hearts will be fulfilled in the blessings.Our hearts will be fulfilled in our Savior.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus Christ saves us and immediately entrusts us to carry the gospel to a lost world.1. Christ graciously reconciles us to Himself.2. Christ immediately empowers us to ministry.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Hope and joy spring from your life being united with the risen Christ.You are united with Christ in victory over sin. You are united with Christ in victory over death.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Only in knowing our problem do we fully understand our solution.1. We buy the lie.   a. Doubt God's Word   b. Doubt God's Goodness   c. Doubt God's Judgment   d. Doubt God's Sovereignty2. We pay the price.   a. Shame   b. Separation   c. Scared   d. Struggle3. We accept the gift.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Only in knowing our Creator do we fully understand our true identity.Know the Main CharacterKnow the Brilliant DesignerKnow the Gracious Restorer

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: We are sent to reap the harvest of the gospel message.We share the gospel because it changes lives.We share the gospel because obedience brings satisfaction.We share the gospel because the Lord promises a harvest.We share the gospel because it saves sinners.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Real satisfaction is found when you discover the gift that's always been there, Jesus.Jesus is the gift of salvation for all peoples.Jesus is the gift of satisfaction for all purposes.Jesus is the gift of forgiveness for all prodigals.Jesus is the gift of worship for all places.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: We live to point others to Christ and fade into the background.1. We live in the background because everything comes from Him.2. We live in the background because everything is about Him.3. We live in the background because our legacy is about Him.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Your eternal life is secured with confidence through the gospel of Jesus Christ.The gospel is sourced in God. The gospel is a gift from God's love.The gospel is the hope of the world.The gospel is all about Jesus.The gospel is hinged on belief.The gospel is comforting to believers.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus offers you the amazing gift of eternal life.1. It's not enough to claim you believe in Jesus.2. It's not enough to respect Jesus.3. It's not enough to be born once.4. It's not enough to have knowledge.5. It's enough to look to Jesus and believe.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus calls us to true worship and belief.Unobstructed WorshipTrue SignsScriptural Belief

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The glory of Jesus leads us to believe.1. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to trust Him.2. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to obey Him.3. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to celebrate Him.4. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to believe in Him.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Our mission is to bring people to meet Jesus.You are introduced to Jesus.You get near Jesus.You believe in Jesus.You are found by Jesus.You worship Jesus.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus is your source of hope - look to Him.1. Look to the sacrifice for your sins.2. Look to the Savior of the world.3. Look to the one who is greater.4. Look to the Spirit-anointed Son of God.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus Christ is the glorious self-revelation of our great God.Jesus is human.Jesus is glorious.Jesus is unique.Jesus is grace.Jesus is knowable.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The gospel offers the life-changing hope of being born again.5 key parts to the life-changing message in the gospel of John:Available - The gospel message is available to all. Believe - The second word that describes our salvation is to believe.Jesus - Belief must have an object; here, you receive and believe in Jesus.Grace  -  How is it that we are saved? By grace which is God giving us something that we do not deserve.Rebirth - The last word that describes the change is that we are reborn and become a child of God.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Believers are sent to point others to Jesus.You are sent to give compelling testimony about Jesus. You are sent to point people to Jesus, not yourself.You are sent even though some will still love the dark.You are sent so that many will believe.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus is the center of all creation.1. Jesus is the God of All Creation.2. Jesus is the Life of All Creation.3. Jesus is the Light of All Creation.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Those who trust in God will see God's salvation.To see salvation, we must be faithful to God's Word. (Verses 22-25)To see salvation, we must believe in God's Messiah. (Verses 27-33)To see salvation, we must be ready to wait. (Verses 34-35)Application: We can we learn from these characters of Christmas?As we wait, we choose patience instead of pride.As we wait, we choose joy instead of despair.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: True faith trusts Jesus in all the twists and turns of life.1. Do what honors the Lord.2. Takes risks for the sake of others.3. Be faithful to the end.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.The Characters of Christmas - ElizabethMain Idea: Great faith is a community effort.1. Faith that excelled in trials.2. Faith that encourages others.3. Faith that declared Jesus is Lord.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Genuine faith trusts in God's extraordinary and awe-inspiring plans1. Believe God's plan when you are an unlikely part of it2. Believe God's plan because you need His help3. Believe God's plan with great faith4. Believe God's plan and praise Him for it

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: In the darkness, the Lord teaches us to trust Him1. Do what you know to do2. Learn from the Lord's discipline3. Trust that light is coming

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The hope of the world is found in the Lord1. Hope in the face of real danger2. Hope in our eternal home3. Hope in the Lord's sovereign power4. Hope in the presence of the Lord

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The gospel can reverse the curse of sin on your life1. Victory over your enemies2. Reasons to celebrate3. Reminders of God's sovereign salvation

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: As long as we live in this world, we still have a spiritual battle to fight.1. Persevere with passion2. Intercede for the lost3. Trust in the gospel plan

 Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: As exiles, we boldly live out our faith.4 Attributes of exiles:1. Wisdom2. Risk3. Integrity4. Grace

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Believers have peace and confidence in the silent sovereign God1. The Lord never sleeps2. The Lord always has a plan3. The Lord reverses the curse4. The Lord blesses His people

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: God's people trust God's perfect timing in God's perfect ways.1. The godly act in faith when the stakes are high.2. The godly act in faith even when things get worse.3. The godly act in faith because God always has the final word.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com. Main Idea: Because of God's providence, God's people choose to walk by faith.Three aspects of walking by faith:1. We weep over the destructiveness of sin.2. Sometimes, we waver in the face of adversity.3. We must resolve to trust God and do what's right.Apply: Let our confidence in the providence of God at work in our lives give us the strength to choose to walk by faith and trust God in every circumstance.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: In a broken world, God's people learn to trust God's providential ways1. Trust God's providence when you are doing right2. Trust God's providence when you are looked over3. Trust God's providence when you are in danger4. Trust God's providence when you are in despair

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Believers humbly learn to walk faithfully in a dark world.1. Sin brings real darkness into the world.2. God's people learn to walk in faith in the world.3. God's gracious providence shines a hopeful light in the world.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com. Main Idea: The providence of God brings sanity to the Christian life.1. God's providence gives meaning to what seems meaningless.2. God's providence turns arrogance into comedy.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: God's people live for the glory of His kingdom.1. Don't get caught up in earthly glory.2. Don't miss the true king's glory.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The power and authority of Jesus fuels the church to make disciples of all people.1. We have a clear focus.2. We have a broad scope.3. We have an ever-present power.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Disciples of Jesus carry the gospel to the next generation. 1. Don't worry; the Lord strengthens you for the task.2. Share the blessing; it's your turn to pass the torch.3. Commit to following Jesus; there is a prize after the suffering.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com. Main Idea: The church is God's plan for your growth.1. We grow because of our new identity.2. We grow because of our church community.3. We grow because of the grace of the gospel.  

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Disciples of Jesus humbly trust Him with their lives.1. A disciple immerses themselves in the Word of the Lord.2. A disciple trusts wholeheartedly in the Lord.3. A disciple humbly fears the Lord.4. A disciple enjoys the blessings of the Lord.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The Lord Jesus calls His followers to a life of radical discipleship.1. Jesus is Lord of your relationships.2. Jesus is Lord of your life.3. Jesus is Lord of the rest of your life. 

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Our boast is in the life-changing power of the cross of Jesus.1. The cross of Jesus changes your confidence.2. The cross of Jesus changes your suffering.3. The cross of Jesus changes your identity.4. The cross of Jesus changes your hope.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The Lord promises great reward to those who invest in eternal treasures1. We invest eternally2. We invest expectantly3. We invest faithfully4. We invest generously

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The church is a refuge for the burdened. 1. Hope for the broken. 2. Support for the burdened.  3. Humility for the conceited.  4. Accountability for the individual.   

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit marks the life of a believer.1. Diminishing desires of the flesh. 2. Growing fruit of the spirit. 3. Trusting entirely in the triune God.  

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The Holy Spirit leads us to victoriously live the Christian life.1. Stop relying on yourself, abide in the Holy Spirit.2. Wake up, you are at war.3. Don't forget, it's still all grace.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: God's majesty gives our lives meaning.1. God's majesty in the grace of His own glory.2. God's majesty in the grace of our humility.3. God's majesty in the grace of our dignity.4. God's majesty in the grace of His incarnation.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com. Main Idea: Psalmist models three practical steps to help us quench our spiritual thirst. 1. Stimulate our affection for the Lord.2. Meditate on the attributes of the Lord. 3. Celebrate the authority of the Lord. 

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The blessed life is only found in the Lord's ways.1. Where are you looking for life?2. How is that working out for you?3. Where is it taking you?