Podcasts about pastor richard

There's nothing wrong with saving money and making investments. It's a smart move to plan for the future. But, as Pastor Richard will warn in today's message, be careful not to place your hope and trust in your financial position. Banks can fail, and markets can crash, but we have a source of peace and security that never fails. In Jesus, we find the hope for eternal life, and the spiritual riches He offers far surpass those of this world.

If Jesus appointed you as His hiring manager and gave you some resumes to look over, Peter's likely wouldn't stand out. It would end up at the bottom of the pile. As a fisherman, he's likely an early riser and hard worker, but his ability to follow directions and understand complex concepts is lacking. But, as Pastor Richard will explain in today's message, it wasn't about who Peter had been, but about who Jesus would transform him into.

Many of the most painful moments in our lives come from broken promises. If you're a child of divorced parents, you know just how much those broken promises not only hurt you, but also those around you. Well, Pastor Richard reminds you today that God's promises are more trustworthy than the promises of any man or woman who has ever lived! You can rely on God's faithfulness, just like you can rely on the sun rising every morning. 

Do you remember Jesus' parable about the wise man who built his house on the rock, and the foolish man who built on sand? Well, when you try to earn salvation through your own good works, you're not giving yourself a solid foundation! One act of sin can undo a lifetime of good deeds, but Pastor Richard reminds you today that the grace of God is a solid foundation to build your faith on! God's grace never runs out, and it won't let you down.

If Jesus appointed you as His hiring manager and gave you some resumes to look over, Peter's likely wouldn't stand out. It would end up at the bottom of the pile. As a fisherman, he's likely an early riser and hard worker, but his ability to follow directions and understand complex concepts is lacking. But, as Pastor Richard will explain in today's message, it wasn't about who Peter had been, but about who Jesus would transform him into.

Have you ever gone through an important meeting with someone, only to realize after the fact that you had something stuck in your teeth? If you had looked in a mirror beforehand, you might have avoided that embarrassing situation! Well, Pastor Richard teaches you today that the Law of Moses is like a mirror for your soul. Its main purpose is to show you the grave nature of your sin, so that you recognize your need for a Savior.

8-12-26 - Wed PM

When we read the story of Abraham's faith in God, we're not just looking back on a person who lived thousands of years ago. We're reading the story of someone who worshipped the same God that we do today, but without knowing the name or the story of Jesus! Pastor Richard wants us to understand that we aren't saved by how well we know God's Word, or how much money we give to the poor. We are saved by grace through our faith in Christ!

There is someone out there today tuning in to this program who has never heard the message of grace that we read about in God's Word! If that's you today, Pastor Richard wants you to know that following Jesus is the best decision you will ever make! Just ask Him to come into your life and purify you of your sin, and He will begin to transform you from the inside out! God wants to make you into the person you were created to be.

“Love” is a word that gets thrown around quite a bit in our modern vocabulary. We “love” so many things that the word gets a little stale, and we forget what it means to truly love someone. But in today's message, Pastor Richard wants to remind us of the significance of God's love for us, and the love that we get to show Him. Jesus doesn't want our good works or our religious checklists; He just wants our love and our devotion!

If you were to follow the Old Testament law to the letter every single day of your life, but at the very last moment you broke one of God's commandments, you would no longer be considered righteous in God's eyes. It's impossible to meet His standard for righteousness without help! Pastor Richard wants to remind you today that none of the religious traditions in this world can buy your salvation. You can only receive it by grace through faith.

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 8.9.26

Part two of the "Run To Win" series. Pastor Richard continues to teach on how LIFE is a MARATHON, NOT a SPRINT. He shows that part of running is TRAINING. He continues with 2 more of the 12 Core Values as a church, SPIRITUAL GROWTH and REACHING OTHERS.

8-9-26 - Sun AM

8-9-26 - Sun PM

Pastor Richard talks about God's faithfulness to us, God's everlasting love for us, and he reminds us to seek God with all our hearts.

When you break it down to its basic function, every computer runs on a series of ones and zeros, yeses and nos, ons and offs. There isn't a “maybe” or an “in between” option in a binary system. Pastor Richard teaches you today that in the eyes of God, every person who has ever lived is seen as either sinful or righteous, and that means that all who are seen as righteous are also seen as equal in God's eyes. No believer is more important than another!

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to let our “yes” be “yes”, and our “no” be “no”. God hates hypocrisy in any form, because it can discredit our testimony to those around us. In today's message, Pastor Richard teaches us that hypocrisy was already sneaking into the early Church because Peter viewed the Gentile believers in Antioch as being inferior to the Jewish believers. We cannot allow these disagreements to divide the body of Christ.

I'm sure there's someone you've looked up to as a hero of the Christian faith. People like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, William Wilberforce, and Mother Teresa made huge impacts for the Kingdom of God, but their time on Earth has come and gone. In today's message, Pastor Richard encourages you to be brave, because God has big plans in store for your life! Who knows, the things you do for God now may inspire a future hero of the faith! 

Serving God doesn't always mean you'll be up on a stage sharing the Gospel. For some people, serving God will be sharing meals with the unhoused people in their community. Others will serve God by paying for someone's groceries when they don't have enough resources to feed their family. In today's message, Pastor Richard reminds you that God uses people behind the scenes just as much as He uses those in the public spotlight.

Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Theological Theme: The mystery of the gospel Anthropological Theme: Purpose

In the Bible, God makes it a point to use unlikely people to accomplish His will on Earth. Moses had a speech impediment, and yet he was God's mouthpiece to Pharaoh. David was the youngest son of an unassuming shepherd, and the Lord made him King of Israel. Pastor Richard wants to teach you today that God can do great things with your life if you will say “yes” to Him. That single word of faith can turn the trajectory of your life around!

8-2-26 - Sun PM

Pastor Richard shows us the importance of seeking God out at all times and staying in His love.

Everyone has dreams and aspirations for what lies ahead. Some people really go the extra mile by planning for their final farewell, like investing in those hefty insurance plans. But what if I let you in on a little secret? Those things might just be a waste of time! Today, Pastor Richard shares insights on the unpredictability of life and emphasises that everything is ultimately in God's hands. Why not trust in the One who has created you? 

When you're cheering for a sports team, you may be tempted to talk like you're part of the team! “Did you see the game last night? I can't believe we pulled off the win!” But most of us watching have nothing to do with the team's success. Pastor Richard reminds us today that we don't get to take any credit for our salvation, because we are saved only by the grace of God! Jesus did all the work; all we have to do is receive His free gift!

When you look at the New York Times' bestsellers list, you'll see a section dedicated to self-help books. These books sell millions of copies, as people try to change themselves through the sheer power of will. But in today's message, Pastor Richard encourages you to seek the kind of transformation that only comes from following God! When you say no to the desires of your flesh, the Holy Spirit will make you into a new creation!

The disciples must have felt devastated when Jesus was arrested and crucified. After all, in just a few hours, the teacher they had followed for years was arrested, convicted in a sham trial, beaten until bloody, and then crucified. But that moment of weakness was not the end for the disciples! Pastor Richard reminds you today that Jesus' resurrection power can revive a heart that has withered away because of doubt and failure.

One of the reasons that we call Jesus our Good Shepherd is because He watches over us and protects us! The road ahead of us is dark and uncertain, and we can get anxious because of that lack of certainty! But in today's message, Pastor Richard wants to remind us that Jesus can see the end of the road just as easily as He can see the beginning. He knows exactly how to guide us step by step into green pastures, so that our souls can be at peace.

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Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar: Date: 7.26.26

Part three of the "We The People" series. Pastor Richard finishes the series reflecting on America's history, reminding us that God's GUIDANCE is the foundation for LASTING STRENGTH and FREEDOM. He urges us to humble ourselves, pray, seek God and turn from our sin, listening for HIS VOICE and asking Him to HEAL our land.

7-26-26 - Sun AM

7-26-26 - Sun PM

Pastor Richard shows us a story in Nehemiah, showing us his obedience.

Everyone has dreams and aspirations for what lies ahead. Some people really go the extra mile by planning for their final farewell, like investing in those hefty insurance plans. But what if I let you in on a little secret? Those things might just be a waste of time! Today, Pastor Richard shares insights on the unpredictability of life and emphasises that everything is ultimately in God's hands. Why not trust in the One who has created you? 

Some people believe they possess the gift of discernment, but what they really have is a tendency to judge. They look at others and hunt for their imperfections. In today's message, Pastor Richard invites you to shift your focus from judging others to uplifting fellow believers instead. Don't let your heart wander into the idea that God values your so-called spirit of discernment. Watch your words; they carry weight!

Some older gas-powered appliances used a pilot light to make it easier to turn them on. Instead of having to manually light your stove or your water heater every time it was needed, a tiny little flame would stay constantly burning to provide that spark. In today's message, Pastor Richard reminds you that all you need to overcome this world is a little spark of hope. That tiny little light can help you see God's hand working all around you! 

7-22-26 Wed PM

Have you ever looked for your lost glasses, only to realize you were wearing them all along? Sometimes, we humans get so distracted by this life that we forget we already have everything we need! In today's message, Pastor Richard teaches us about how the Pharisees could not see the glory of the miracle Jesus performed for the blind man, because they would rather focus on the rules He was breaking than the good He was bringing to the world.

7-19-26 S- un AM

Pastor Richard & Lady Cassandra Dobbs minister together from Psalm 119:9-11 on the importance of youth hiding the Word in their heart. When they hide the Word in their heart, then the youth can better be equipped to hide the Word in their heart so that they might not sin against God. Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers

Pastor Richard & Lady Cassandra Dobbs minister together from Psalm 119:9-11 on the importance of youth hiding the Word in their heart. When they hide the Word in their heart, then the youth can better be equipped to hide the Word in their heart so that they might not sin against God. Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.16.26

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.12.26

Part two of the "We The People" series. Pastor Richard continues the series talking about JUBILEE. He shows that JESUS fulfilled the Biblical meaning of JUBILEE, revealing that God's favor, freedom, forgiveness, and restoration are no longer limited to a 50 year cycle, but are found in Him today.

7-1-2-26 Sun AM

7-1-2-26 - Sun AM

How can Lutherans faithfully respond to an increasingly pagan society? The Rev. Dr. Matt Richard, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minot, North Dakota, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a recent insightful visit to his local post office and what he witnessed there. He shares what this experience brought to light for him regarding America's spiritual condition, how atheism and spirituality play a role in American culture, what syncretism is and why it's problematic, and how Lutherans can faithfully respond to an increasingly pagan society. Read about Pastor Richard's experience at facebook.com/share/p/15e6sxnrpH and find more from Pastor Richard at pastormattrichard.com/2025/06/let-world-rage-christ-is-enough.html. This episode originally aired on June 19, 2025. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.