Podcasts about pastor richard

In this world, we are faced with countless choices about what to eat, wear, watch, or listen to. At times, our journey with Christ often mirrors this process. Sometimes we recognize what God has prepared for us but hesitate to take action, waiting for something we think is better. That's why in today's message, Pastor Richard encourages you to align your life with God's vision instead of trying to mold His plan to fit your expectations. 

Let's face it, we have it pretty good in life. The problems we encounter are, for the most part, first-world problems. We get stressed out over things like bad cell coverage or getting stuck in traffic. But aren't those things of relatively little consequence? In today's message, Pastor Richard expresses to you the weight of living a life expectant of Jesus's return. Are you living in a way that you're ready for Jesus to come at any given moment?

There's so much news being reported today that you can hardly keep up with it all. Every headline reads as if it's of the utmost urgency, but is it? How do you sort through what's true and what's fake? How do you know what to believe? Pastor Richard challenges you in his message today to believe God's Word. God cannot lie, and His Word speaks to every aspect of your life. Will you trust Him? Will you believe what He says in His Word?

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It can really drive a person crazy to only see part of the picture, but if we're honest, we can only see what's right in front of us. None of us knows with absolute certainty what tomorrow will bring. In his message today, Pastor Richard encourages you to trust God, because even when you can't see past your current trial, God knows what He has stored up for your future. God's plan for you isn't a short-term plan, but an eternal one.

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.27.25

Part four of the "Head Games" series. Pastor Richard continues on the subject of your THOUGHT LIFE. He gives us key points on how to take control of your thoughts and how to subdue storms in your soul.

Deuteronomy 9: 27-29

7-27-25 - Acts 1:8

7-20-25 PASTOR RICHARD by plantgrowharvest

Living a life without sin is something that every Christian strives for, but will never be able to achieve. Why? From the very beginning, you were born with sin in your heart. Adam's sinful nature has been inherited by every person who walks the earth. It's impossible to be a perfect person when you are destined to be a sinful one. Today, Pastor Richard will remind you that Jesus died so that you can be forgiven of all of your sins, past, present, and future. 

Why do we have to deal with death, loss, and sickness when we serve a God who could easily get rid of all the pain? Today, Pastor Richard will encourage you that God puts you through trials so that you will rely more on His grace, His mercy, and His power. If he answered every single one of your prayers all of the time, then why do you even need Him? He lets you suffer because it reminds you of your need and dependence on Him. 

Sometimes it can be easy to look at the depravity of the world around us and wish that God would just rain down His judgment already. But the truth is, we can't always see the big picture from our vantage point here on earth. Today, in his message, Pastor Richard urges you to trust God and His timing, knowing that His plan is still unfolding. God's desire is to show mercy, the same mercy He's shown you; He desires to show it to the rest of the world.

James 3 :3-6

Have you ever seen people camping out in tents before the big grand opening of a store? Well, they do say, “the early bird gets the worm.” Personally, I don't have the patience to spend all night waiting out on the sidewalk like that. But I guess it's worth it to some folks. Pastor Richard shares with you in his message today that it's always worth it to wait on God. God will always come through on His promises when you wait for Him.

Have you ever been surrounded by your emotions? It feels like there's no way out of your pain or sorrow, like you're in a box and you can't get out! In today's message, Pastor Richard says the Lord feels your emotions like a parent to their child. When you're feeling heavy emotionally, remember that the Lord's with you. He is in the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. He loves you and is walking through all your emotions with you. 

Have you ever noticed how in a volleyball game, the players constantly encourage one another? Even if a player plays poorly, they still choose to encourage one another. Like volleyball players, we need people to build us up! Today, Pastor Richard says we all need watchmen in our lives to lift us up when we're feeling down. Community is an important aspect of a Christian's life! We must surround ourselves with those who point us back to Christ!

In the movie Lilo and Stitch, Lilo adopts a destructive alien named Stitch. After being adopted, Stitch slowly learns empathy and love by doing good works. Today, Pastor Richard says we must always do good works, not for a reward from God, but so we can reflect who God made us to be. Like Stitch, you're born with flaws and a tendency towards sin. You should strive to constantly glorify the Lord in all you do! Give God all your life today!

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Psalm 42:1-2

Pastor Richard shows us that God loves us, knows our hearts, and will guide us to Himself. We shouldn't "help" Him figure out how to correct our hearts, just let Him guide you and work on you.

Why do we have to deal with death, loss, and sickness when we serve a God who could easily get rid of all the pain? Today, Pastor Richard will encourage you that God puts you through trials so that you will rely more on His grace, His mercy, and His power. If he answered every single one of your prayers all of the time, then why do you even need Him? He lets you suffer because it reminds you of your need and dependence on Him. 

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.18.25

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.19.25

Have you ever tried to open a lock without the key? You can rattle, kick, or shake it, but it will most likely never open unless you have the correct key. Today, Pastor Richard will remind you that God is the one who holds the key to your salvation. You can try and brute force your way into heaven, but it won't work because you don't have access without first going through God. If you're looking for a hope and a future, God holds the keys to unlocking it. 

As Christmas comes around, children will start to behave well, so they're guaranteed to get gifts from Santa! But wouldn't it be better if they always acted well, so there was no worry about whether they would get presents or not? Today, Pastor Richard says we must always live like God's going to return tomorrow because we never know when He will! You must be bold for the gospel because you never know if tomorrow is your last day on Earth.

You were made for a purpose. God put you here on Earth for one reason: to glorify Him. That doesn't mean that you won't be sinful and go against God, but you must remind yourself daily that you were made in His image and made to glorify Him. People will always go against God's design, but today, Pastor Richard reminds us that God will reign, and the Earth will be restored to its intended design. What an awesome promise you can rest in!

Humility opens your heart, like a window letting in God's grace. In today's message, Pastor Richard reveals the call to stay humble in heart, never losing that raw admission, “I need a Savior.” Your righteousness always falls short, but Christ's perfect righteousness, gained through faith, guards you forever. Forget comparing yourself to others. Are you embracing a humble heart, relying solely on Christ's flawless righteousness?

In this sermon on Romans 14:13-15:7, Pastor Jared Richard addresses how Christians should handle differences of opinion on disputable matters. He explains that while mature believers understand their freedoms in Christ, they have a spiritual obligation to restrain those freedoms when they might cause spiritual harm to weaker believers. Using examples like Charles Spurgeon giving up cigars when he realized his public example might lead others into sin, Pastor Richard emphasizes that being together in faith is more important than being isolated in individual freedom. The pastor reminds us that "the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). Our ultimate joy is found not in our freedoms but in Christ himself, who modeled this sacrificial love by giving up heaven's glory to save us. The goal is church unity where together we "may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:6). WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect

Prayer in Jesus' name isn't a blank check; it's a lifeline to God's heart. In today's message, Pastor Richard recalls where Jesus tells His disciples to ask in His name, the name of the Savior who gave His life to redeem us. It's not about tagging His name onto any wish, but aligning your heart with His love and purpose. When you pray with that focus, God moves to help you.

Stumbling blocks clutter the heart like debris in a runner's path. In today's message, Pastor Richard mentions the call in Hebrews to cast off the sins and weights that snare you, and to return to God. Those habits or distractions you know too well? Clear them away and set your heart to pursue Him earnestly. It's about preparing the way, like charting a course. Are you ready to remove the obstacles holding you back from God?

Part two of the "Head Games" series. Pastor Richard continues the theme on being TRANSFORMED through the RENEWING of your MIND. He states that EVERYTHING BEGINS with a single THOUGHT. He shows the importance of your thought life and how it affects EVERYTHING in your life.

Proverbs 6:16-19

Pastor Richard talks about how the law leads us to Christ to be redeemed from it.

Have you ever tried to open a lock without the key? You can rattle, kick, or shake it, but it will most likely never open unless you have the correct key. Today, Pastor Richard will remind you that God is the one who holds the key to your salvation. You can try and brute force your way into heaven, but it won't work because you don't have access without first going through God. If you're looking for a hope and a future, God holds the keys to unlocking it. 

Modern idols seduce just like ancient ones, luring hearts into age-old sins. In today's message, Pastor Richard explains how submitting to convenience and self-will, as described in Isaiah, mirrors the idolatry of lust and sin that has been present in humanity from the beginning. Society boasts progress, yet spirals back to these practices. Are you recognizing the idols pulling every which way at your heart in today's world?

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Revelation 20: 1-3

Life can hum along like a calm day, blind to the storm on the horizon. In today's message, Pastor Richard compares the end times to Lot's day, when Sodom's people lived carelessly right up until fire fell. Scripture urges believers to stay sober, alert, and vigilant. Some are ready, others aren't. Where do you think you are? The call is clear: turn your heart towards God. Are you living alert, with your heart fixed on Christ's impending return?

There's something about jumping into the pool from the high dive that really gets you; If you get up there and you just go for it, then no problem. But if you stand up there and start thinking about it, then the longer you stand there, the harder it gets to jump in. In his message today, Pastor Richard warns you about waiting to get right with God. The longer you put it off, the harder your heart will become. Don't Hesitate. Commit yourself to Him now!

Do you have a personal budget? Some kind of means to track how much you have to spend on the different things you need, or want. If so, then you know that you can't just take your whole paycheck and spend it on whatever you feel like. You need to buy the essentials first. In today's message, Pastor Richard shares with you an invitation from God not to waste your life on worthless things, but to come to Him, because He has everything you need. 

Psalm 114:2-3

I don't know about you, but I certainly remember receiving my fair share of discipline growing up. Well, if I'm being honest, there were probably a handful of things that got missed. But you know what? As much as I hated it then, I understand that it was for my good. In today's message, Pastor Richard relates the discipline of a child to God's discipline in your life. If God is chastening you, it's because He loves you, and He means it for your good.

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.6.25

Part one of the "Head Games" series. On Freedom Sunday, Pastor Richard starts a series talking about HEAD GAMES, the battle for your MIND and the promise of a TRANSFORMED LIFE.

Matthew 24 : 6

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 6.29.25

Part four of the "Gazing Out Of The Window" series. Pastor Richard finishes the series describing what GRACE is. By GRACE, people come to SALVATION through Christ! There is an URGENCY to reach those who are LOST and BROKEN. Get others on the LIFE BOATS with you.

6-29-25

Acts 3:1-11