Podcasts about pastor richard

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 8.10.25

Salvation completely belongs to God; there is nothing that you or any person can do to earn salvation. Today, Pastor Richard will be reminding you that while you were in your sinful state, Christ died for you. And if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved! Christ alone was good enough to earn Heaven, and He declares righteous those who trust in Him for salvation. 

It's easy to judge other people's sins when it's obvious that they are an alcoholic or dealing with a divorce or anything that's external. What about the internal sins? The ones you're dealing with that nobody else sees? Today, Pastor Richard will encourage you that you need the love of Jesus, no matter the sin or struggle you're dealing with. It's not a game of comparison. It's realizing that you need Jesus just as much as the next person. 

Have you been on social media and seen people complaining about Christianity? It's always, “Where was God when this happened?” and “Why does God allow that to happen?” Yet, they fill their lives with evil. That's why in today's message, Pastor Richard reminds you that God isn't the problem—sin is. And until people decide to see the only one who can forgive them of their sins, they will always blame the cure, not the disease.

Is it possible you can be raised in a Christian home, come from five generations of pastors, be in seminary - and still not get what it means to be a disciple?The founding pastor of  @ReunionChurch in Dallas, TX, Richard Ellis joins us to talk about that!Ably cohosted by Dr. Andrew Yates, Global Discipleship Coordinator,  @DallasSeminary .00:00 - 05:35 Intro05:36 - 10:46 How it all started for Richard10:47 - 15:30 Whadd'ya mean - that evangelism isn't discipleship?15:31 - 18:44 Is the problem the Seminaries - or the Churches?18:45 - 20:30 Discipleship and...Navy Fighter Pilots?20:31 - 21:33 Getting personal - why discipleship matters21:34 - 24:03 If we're disciples - why so much anxiousness?24:04 - 26:03 Despair and Pastors26:04 - 27:44 "I don't have time to do that"27:45 - 30:03 Discipleship: The stuff that does not work in churches30:04 - 31:05 How Christian culture "misses it" (Disciple making)31:06 - 32:15 Has Church become a spiritual adult daycare?32:16 - 33:38 A change of mind33:39 - 41:16 Profound agape - what Jesus said defines disciples41:17 - 44:37 Start the journey! Stop waiting on "better".44:38 - 46:31 Wrap Up#christianpodcast  #disciplemaking #christiandiscipleship #christianleadershipJoin us at The Disciple Dilemma for videos, blogs and more conversation about the "hack" facing Western discipleship!

Romans 12:10

Have you ever gone through a season of hardship in your life and remembered to trust in God? Sometimes, life can become intense, and when you're in the thick of it, it can be hard to remember that you have an ally by your side; someone who isn't just there in rough times, but who's with you in the off-season. That's why in today's message, Pastor Richard reminds you that God is always with you, even in the storms of life, but especially in times of peace.

When you're a child, it's hard to wait… From an early age, you're dependent on Mom and Dad for everything, but as you grow older, you become more patient. Believe it or not, it's the same way with God. When you become a Christian, you're told to wait on the Lord, but how do you do that when you're a spiritual toddler? Today, Pastor Richard tells you that spiritually maturing takes time and that the only way to grow in Christ is by reading His Word and trusting in God.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where both parties gain something? Sometimes we approach our relationship with God in a similar way, thinking, “If I do this, it can serve God's purpose.” However, God isn't interested in half-measures; He desires your complete dedication—one hundred percent commitment. Today, Pastor Richard encourages you to trust in God and remain committed to Him, rather than relying on your own understanding.

We will all die. But there is Good News. In Week 5 of the series, Pastor Richard delivers a powerful and confronting message on the doctrine of the Gospel.

As Christians, we sometimes lose sight of how wonderful God truly is. In every storm or season of hardship, when we stumble and find it hard to get back up, Jesus is there to lift us. That's why in today's message, Pastor Richard reminds us that even when our journeys are tough, Jesus will always be by our side. If we let Jesus into our lives and allow Him to work through us, there is nothing we cannot achieve through Him.

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 8.3.25

John 16:33

Pastor Richard shows us that God reveals our hearts, and also His own heart, so that we can follow Him and do what he wants in our lives.

It's easy to judge other people's sins when it's obvious that they are an alcoholic or dealing with a divorce or anything that's external. What about the internal sins? The ones you're dealing with that nobody else sees? Today, Pastor Richard will encourage you that you need the love of Jesus, no matter the sin or struggle you're dealing with. It's not a game of comparison. It's realizing that you need Jesus just as much as the next person. 

Pastor Richard reminds us about what it means to have spiritual gifts (gifts of grace - charis) and what we are supposed to do with them. Romans 12 v6.John 4 v34Proverbs 22 v29Hebrews 6 v142 Corinthians 9 v10Acts 12 v24

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. 

Have you ever felt a calling in your life? Are you exhausted from carrying the burdens of this world? If you're feeling weary and restless about your past, present, or future, then know that God has placed you exactly where He intended you to be. In today's message, Pastor Richard wants you to understand that God is inviting you to return to Him. All God asks is that you make Him the Lord of your life and that you obey His Word.

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.

7-27-25 - Acts 1:8

Deuteronomy 9: 27-29

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: 7.19.25

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.18.25

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.

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

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

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Revelation 20: 1-3

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.6.25