Podcasts about pastor richard

If I asked a group of people if they believe God is always in control, they'd most likely say, “Yeah, of course! He's God!” But we don't always act as if that's the case. We doubt God's faithfulness, we complain that we're not the ones calling the shots, and we worry! Today, Pastor Richard will remind us that our job is simply to trust that God's plan is good. So drop your fear and trust in His perfect timing, because you serve a good God!

During Jesus's life on Earth, many people misunderstood who He was and what He came to do. Often, even his own disciples got the wrong idea! Jesus did not come to overthrow humanity's governments and judge the world. His mission was to save all who believe by dying in our place! But today, Pastor Richard will remind us that Jesus is coming a second time. And when He comes again, He will judge the world. Are you ready for that day?

7-19-26 S- un AM

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!

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Richard van Lieshout explores Isaiah 34, a chapter that reveals God's righteous judgment against the nations and His unwavering justice. While the passage contains sobering warnings, it also points us to God's holiness, His sovereignty over all creation, and the certainty that His purposes will be fulfilled.

Joseph went through a lot of hardship to arrive at the destination that God had set for him. It seems like every difficulty he faced was part of a bigger picture, guiding Joseph and getting him ready for the journey that awaited him. In a similar vein, you might be navigating through some challenging moments. Today, Pastor Richard invites you to continue your journey with faith, embracing the path that God has laid out for you. 

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 7.16.26

It's hard to even conceptualize the glory we'll experience when we reach heaven! We'll see Jesus face-to-face, no longer inhibited by sin and the brokenness of this world. What could be better than that? The One who spoke the cosmos into being will embrace us, and we will experience indescribable freedom and peace. Today, Pastor Richard will tell us the story of a woman who publicly recognized the majesty of Jesus. Let's follow her example!

God is always, always with you. When you're experiencing victory and joy, God is by your side. When you're struggling and in pain, the Lord is supporting you and providing for you. Whatever season you're facing, and regardless of how the future looks, God is right there with you! Today, Pastor Richard will encourage you to keep moving forward in faith! Never believe the lie that God distances Himself from you! He is for you, always!

If we're honest, we've all had days when we'd rather rest and recover than go to church, right? Maybe we had a long week, or there were things that needed to be done around the house. Maybe we didn't even feel like praising God! Today, Pastor Richard will encourage us that the Lord will give us a heart to worship passionately every time we run to Him! So choose to be in community with other Christians this week because our King is worthy!

Our souls were created to worship God alone.Pastor Richard Urbahn shares about the "seduced soul," showing how even good things can become idols when they take God's place in our hearts, and reminding us that only God can truly satisfy our souls.

As the world becomes more corrupt and depraved, it can be tempting to try to disassociate with people who don't follow Jesus. But our Lord told us to do the exact opposite! Yes, we need to avoid falling into the sins that surround us, but we also need to share the gospel while there's still time! Today, Pastor Richard will challenge us to be in the world, but not of the world. After all, we were as broken as those around us before we met Jesus!

Consider for a moment that the worst suffering and pain that you're experiencing right now might be the best thing for you spiritually. You might not be able to see where your individual stories lead. But God does! Your pain is real! Your concerns are valid! But your God is bigger than all of them! Today, Pastor Richard will encourage you to hold on and trust that God works all things  (even the nasty ones!) together for the good of those who love Him!

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

Pastor Richard & Lady Cassandra Dobbs minister together from Psalm 119:9-11 on the importance of a parent 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 a parent 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.

Joseph went through a lot of hardship to arrive at the destination that God had set for him. It seems like every difficulty he faced was part of a bigger picture, guiding Joseph and getting him ready for the journey that awaited him. In a similar vein, you might be navigating through some challenging moments. Today, Pastor Richard invites you to continue your journey with faith, embracing the path that God has laid out for you. 

Have you ever thought about what might be standing between you and a beautiful relationship with God? Sometimes, it's not just about the devil in the details. It's all about what you want for yourself. Sometimes, you might find yourself chasing after goals that don't really enrich your spiritual journey. That right there puts a barrier between you and God. Today, Pastor Richard invites you to put aside and resist those selfish cravings!

Those of us who live in America are so blessed to be able to worship with other Christians freely! But that can also come with a unique temptation. Having easy access to Scripture and God-honoring churches can lull us into spiritual lethargy. We might start to think that we don't need to read our Bible every day or that we can just go to church next week. Today, Pastor Richard will remind us to consistently be in community with God and His people.

It's easy to pray earnestly for help when we're in a time of uncertainty and struggle. It's not hard to thank God when everything's going well. But the Lord wants our hearts all the time, not just when we're in a crisis or experiencing a high point. Today, Pastor Richard will remind us that our job is to trust and rely on Jesus every day – not just when we feel like it. God is always good to us, so we can choose to love Him back!

Sometimes trusting God in faith feels like walking through a forest at night. As we move forward, the Lord illuminates our path one step at a time. We'd really like for Him to supernaturally move the Sun so we could see the entire path before us, but that wouldn't actually be faith. Today, Pastor Richard will challenge us to follow the One who sees everything and to trust in His perfect plan. All that God asks is that we believe He has a way to get us through!

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.

President Teddy Roosevelt once said, “It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” Today, Pastor Richard tells you that there will always be opponents to Jesus and His followers, but what matters is that you put yourself out there for the Lord and proclaim Him. 

There are billions of people on Earth's surface today. The planet is teeming with humans, and it's easy to feel like a drop in the ocean of humanity. But today, Pastor Richard reminds you that God always has time for every individual. He knows every one of the billions of hearts that occupy the world. Maybe you feel forgotten or overlooked, but Pastor Richard tells you that God sees you, hears you, and knows you better than you know yourself. 

Part one of the "We The People" series. Pastor Richard starts a new series showing how America's founding was deeply rooted in Christian faith. The message calls believers to honor that heritage by protecting the nation's biblical foundations and living out God's purpose for America.

7-5-26 - Sun pm

Have you ever thought about what might be standing between you and a beautiful relationship with God? Sometimes, it's not just about the devil in the details. It's all about what you want for yourself. Sometimes, you might find yourself chasing after goals that don't really enrich your spiritual journey. That right there puts a barrier between you and God. Today, Pastor Richard invites you to put aside and resist those selfish cravings!

You've got the kind of wisdom that springs from your own mind, and then there's that deeper wisdom that flows from a higher power. So, how do you tell the difference between the two? Today, Pastor Richard is here to guide you through divine wisdom and what it truly means. When the wisdom comes from within, you might sense a bit of discomfort about it. But when it's truly from God, you'll notice a wonderful sense of peace in your heart!

When you're at a low point in your life, it's easy to think that God isn't present. It can be a confusing, lonely, vexing situation. However, Pastor Richard encourages you today that although it's not an easy position to be in, it might be the place where God wants you. Because when you're at the end of your rope, and you have nowhere else to go and no one to turn to, that's when He's beckoning you to Him.

7-1-26 - Wed PM

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It's tempting to think that if Jesus physically appeared to your friends or family, they would instantly believe. But in today's message, Pastor Richard explains that God works differently. Instead of revealing His Son directly, He chooses to work through His people, like you! Your words, actions, and life are meant to point others to Jesus Christ. It's both a humbling and incredible responsibility to represent Jesus to the world around you.

It's easy to fall into unhealthy patterns that pull you deeper into discouragement and hopelessness. Sometimes life's pressures can make it feel like there's no way out. But in today's message, Pastor Richard reassures you that no sin is too great for God's mercy, and no darkness is too deep for His light to penetrate. No matter how far you've fallen, or no matter how disheartened you feel, God is still able to rescue, restore, and bring hope.

Have you heard the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind”? When something isn't visible, it's easy to forget it exists. But unseen doesn't mean unreal. In today's message, Pastor Richard reminds you that there is a spiritual realm beyond what your eyes can see. Though often overlooked, it is just as real, even more real and lasting than the physical world around you. And with eyes of the Spirit, you can get glimpses of that spiritual realm. 

Few things are more frustrating than unwanted advice. Sometimes people need correction, but often they simply need someone willing to listen. Today, Pastor Richard points out to you that Jesus modeled that balance perfectly. He was never pushy or harsh, yet He never avoided the truth about who He was. His example teaches you to speak truth with both clarity and compassion to those around you.

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 6.28.26

Part three of the "Good Vibes" series. Pastor Richard finishes the series showing in the Bible that God has anointed both men AND WOMEN to lead in the church. He gives several examples of women in the Bible who played important roles in the kingdom of God.

6-28-26 - Sun AM

6-28-26 - Sun PM

You've got the kind of wisdom that springs from your own mind, and then there's that deeper wisdom that flows from a higher power. So, how do you tell the difference between the two? Today, Pastor Richard is here to guide you through divine wisdom and what it truly means. When the wisdom comes from within, you might sense a bit of discomfort about it. But when it's truly from God, you'll notice a wonderful sense of peace in your heart!

6-24-26 Wed PM

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 6.21.26

Part two of the "Good Vibes" series. Pastor Richard talks about overcoming UNFAIR TREATMENT and dealing with PERSONAL INJUSTICE. He shows that our God is a RIGHTEOUS JUDGE and shows that if you respond in a GODLY WAY, you will rise to the top.

6-21-26 - Sun AM

6-17-26 - Wed PM

Kicking off the new series "Good Vibes", Pastor Richard teaches that when we stop striving in our own strength and learn to rest in God's grace through Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit empowers us to carry an atmosphere of faith, refreshing, and victory that transforms every area of our lives.