Podcasts about pastor rick

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyPlease join Pastor Rick as he takes us through this 5-week series, Five to Thrive, exploring God's five purposes for our lives. Together, we'll discover how worship, connection, growth, service, and mission help us move beyond surviving and step into a faith that truly thrives.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

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You can be a Christian for most of your life and still never really learn to live by grace. In this series, Pastor Rick wants to help you not just understand the many expressions of God's grace but also experience the joy it brings to your life. When you live by grace, you'll be drawn to God in gratitude and love and discover how grace is the heart of our relationship to him.You probably know you're saved by grace—but do you act like it? Many Christians spend their lives thinking and acting like they're saved by their works and trying to please God to earn his favor. In this message series, Pastor Rick teaches how to live in freedom by building a foundation of gratitude for the greatest gift you've ever received—God's saving grace.God's promise to save us through faith in him is the greatest offer we will ever receive, and it's important to remind ourselves just how good of a deal we've been given. In this message, Pastor Rick looks at the aspects of saving grace and how you know you're going to be with God in heaven forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this series, Pastor Rick addresses major issues in our culture today, including how to keep your identity from being stolen, how to form healthy friendships, how to become a great conversationalist, how to have a healthy relationship to technology, and how to handle bullying.Nearly everyone can think of a time in their lives when they were harassed or bullied—a time when they experienced aggressive behavior by a person or group who was trying to exert power over them. Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he looks at what God has to say about bullying and harassment and what you can do when faced with them.In this message, Pastor Rick explains practical ways from God's Word to deal with bullying and harassment in your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

The average person will spend 11 solid years of their life looking at their smartphone, so we better know how to use it well. Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he examines how to use our smartphones for good and how to minimize the negative impact they have on us.In this broadcast, Pastor Rick begins to unpack ways you can use your smartphone for the glory of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyPlease join Pastor Rick as he takes us through this 5-week series, Five to Thrive, exploring God's five purposes for our lives. Together, we'll discover how worship, connection, growth, service, and mission help us move beyond surviving and step into a faith that truly thrives.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

The endwelling Spirit transforms us from the inside out. He is not merely a resource we consult when it suits us. Paul acknowledges that suffering is part of the believer's experience, but insists it is incomparable to the glory that awaits. He points to the full experience of God's presence and goodness that lies beyond this life, and to the complete realization of our adoption as God's children — which includes the redemption of our bodies. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.  

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March 1, 2026 - In today's lesson Pastor Rick shares how the resurrection of Jesus gives believers true hope and victory.

In this series, Pastor Rick addresses major issues in our culture today, including how to keep your identity from being stolen, how to form healthy friendships, how to become a great conversationalist, how to have a healthy relationship to technology, and how to handle bullying.The average person will spend 11 solid years of their life looking at their smartphone, so we better know how to use it well. Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he examines how to use our smartphones for good and how to minimize the negative impact they have on us.In this message, Pastor Rick looks at some of the downsides of technology and how to overcome the temptations associated with it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

So much of your satisfaction and success in life is determined by how well you communicate with other people. If you want a better life and better relationships, then you have to keep getting better at learning how to listen well and speak well. Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he looks at how to grow in your conversational skills.In this broadcast, Pastor Rick concludes his message on how to create life-shaping conversations by being a great listener and a master communicator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this series, Pastor Rick addresses major issues in our culture today, including how to keep your identity from being stolen, how to form healthy friendships, how to become a great conversationalist, how to have a healthy relationship to technology, and how to handle bullying.So much of your satisfaction and success in life is determined by how well you communicate with other people. If you want a better life and better relationships, then you have to keep getting better at learning how to listen well and speak well. Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he looks at how to grow in your conversational skills.In this message, Pastor Rick shares the secrets of great listening. When you know how to listen, you can create life-shaping conversations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

There is an epidemic of loneliness in our world despite the fact that we're more connected than ever before. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at the life of Jesus as our example for how to have stronger relationships.In this broadcast, Pastor Rick concludes his message on healthy friendships by discussing the type of friend you need to be to others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

A Life of Faith // Pastor Rick Shelton

Mark 2:18-3:6 Jesus and Religion 4 common ways that religion shows up in our lives I) Jesus calls us to feasting and joy, not to fasting and mourning. Mark. 2:18-22 II) Jesus calls us to recover the gift of sacred time. Mark 2:23-28 III) Jesus calls us to decide for or against him. Mark 3:1-6 Reflection Questions: 1) In the sermon, Pastor Rick said that Religion says “Do” and Christianity says “Done”. What do you think of that? Do you see any of the four common and subtle ways that religion shows up in your walk with Christ? 2) What place does joy have in the Christian life? What place does joy have in your life? Can joy be compatible with grief or sadness, and if so, how? 3) If the Sabbath is made for man, how should we keep it? What do you think of the idea of sacred time? 4) The two thieves of the cross are legalism and license, or moralism and license. If you had to say that you lean toward one or the other, which would it be? 5) The story of the healing in the synagogue, Jesus sees the religious leaders as hard-hearted and is deeply grieved and angry about their lack of compassion for the man. How did the religion of the Pharisees fuel that hardness of heart?

In this series, Pastor Rick addresses major issues in our culture today, including how to keep your identity from being stolen, how to form healthy friendships, how to become a great conversationalist, how to have a healthy relationship to technology, and how to handle bullying.There is an epidemic of loneliness in our world despite the fact that we're more connected than ever before. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at the life of Jesus as our example for how to have stronger relationships.In this message, Pastor Rick teaches what the Bible says about how to choose close friends and the types of people you should avoid. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Identities get stolen all the time. Satan is constantly fighting a spiritual battle to keep you from knowing your true identity. Join Pastor Rick as he examines where to find your true identity and who God made you to be.God says your identity is valuable, your worth is priceless to him, and you have been stamped in his image. Learn more about your true identity in this message by Pastor Rick. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this series, Pastor Rick addresses major issues in our culture today, including how to keep your identity from being stolen, how to form healthy friendships, how to become a great conversationalist, how to have a healthy relationship to technology, and how to handle bullying.Identities get stolen all the time. Satan is constantly fighting a spiritual battle to keep you from knowing your true identity. Join Pastor Rick as he examines where to find your true identity and who God made you to be.If you look to other people to determine your identity, you're not going to find it. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches that it's only in Christ that we find out who we are and what in the world we were made for. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Romans 8 will change your life. The Spirit's life-changing power is available to every believer, since every believer is indwelt by the Spirit. Yet the degree to which that power is experienced and expressed depends on how willingly and consistently aperson yields to the Spirit's guidance and rule. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.

We all do foolish things from time to time. And nowhere are we more foolish than in our relationships! But when we grow in wisdom—and decrease in foolishness—our relationships benefit. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches six foolish things people do in relationships, and how to be wise in your relationships instead.Wisdom is willing to yield to others, is full of mercy and good deeds, is impartial, and is always sincere. Listen in as Pastor Rick explains practical ways to be wise in your relationships. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

God designed us to live in community. In fact, we need each other to grow into who God created us to be. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the things we do that wreck our relationships and what we can do to build up our relationships instead.Relationships are complicated. But the Bible offers ways to build positive, healthy relationships. Join Pastor Rick as he offers practical truth about relationships from God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

God designed us to live in community. In fact, we need each other to grow into who God created us to be. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the things we do that wreck our relationships and what we can do to build up our relationships instead.Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about the key to developing friendships: focusing on others and learning to support them. He explains how small groups are a perfect place to learn and practice relational skills. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

God wants your relationships to be more than just fair, average, good, or even great. He wants your relationships to be awesome! Join Pastor Rick as he equips you with the tools you need to build an awesome marriage, awesome family, awesome friendships, and awesome partnerships.God designed us to live in community. In fact, we need each other to grow into who God created us to be. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the things we do that wreck our relationships and what we can do to build up our relationships instead.We all have relationship problems. Those problems often grow out of selfishness, pride, insecurity, and resentment. Listen in as Pastor Rick teaches from God's Word how you can get past those hangups and build healthy relationships. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In-Person Service | Sunday 10 am To get to know us more, be sure to check out our website | https://www.lwccftl.org/Connect with us! Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/livingwaterftl/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lwccftl Kids Resources | https://lwccftl.org/splashzonekids Contact Us | info@lwccftl.orgSupport Our Ministry | https://lwccftl.org/give/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel for weekly video messages that will change your life!

The Apostle Paul teaches that while the Old Sin Nature has been put to death in believers, they continue to wrestle with the Flesh and may yield to its temptations. Pastor Rick interprets Paul's words in Romans 7:14-25 as a reflection on a period when Paul was disconnected from God—a frustrating season marked by attempts to live righteously apart from the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. The passage reveals a crucial truth: we lack the capacity within ourselves to experience the joyful, abundant life God intends. Paul recognizes that Christ alone is his hope, effectively preparing readers for the solution unveiled in Romans 8. This message was delivered at CrossPoint church.

All relationships matter—but the most important relationship of all is your relationship with God. Join Pastor Rick as he explains what it means to become best friends with God.Friendship with God is like any other friendship: You have to make time for it. Learn the importance of having a daily quiet time with God in this message by Pastor Rick. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

It's time for Thursday Thoughts! This week Brian talks about the upcoming sabbaticals that he and Pastor Rick will be taking this year and why periods of rest are so important for all of God's people. 

On this episode Pastor Rick and Shannon McKee (Care Director) talk about friendship, its importance, and how to go about doing it well. Find Your People: https://tinyurl.com/mpuj4sm6. Made for People: https://tinyurl.com/2jjh672v.

Join Pastor Rick as he explains the characteristics of awesome families—and gives practical ways you can make your family awesome!Many families are just average. One reason is because they don't talk about important things, like God's Word. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches specific ways you can build an awesome family. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

God wants your relationships to be more than just fair, average, good, or even great. He wants your relationships to be awesome! Join Pastor Rick as he equips you with the tools you need to build an awesome marriage, awesome family, awesome friendships, and awesome partnerships.Join Pastor Rick as he explains the characteristics of awesome families—and gives practical ways you can make your family awesome!Family relationships teach many skills, including how to handle emotions, how to handle conflict, and how to handle loss. Learn how families help each other grow in this broadcast by Pastor Rick. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Sunday Service // Pastor Rick Shelton

Paul says our old sin nature is dead and that we have a new master. Our flesh is still active, but it has no power over a believer. Believing that our sin is no longer our master and staying connected with God will help us obey and enjoy our new Master. God's purpose in redeeming men from sin is not to give them freedom to do as they please but freedom to do as He pleases, which is to be holy. Pastor Rick spoke this message to the CrossPoint Church.

In-Person Service | Sunday 10 am To get to know us more, be sure to check out our website | https://www.lwccftl.org/Connect with us! Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/livingwaterftl/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lwccftl Kids Resources | https://lwccftl.org/splashzonekids Contact Us | info@lwccftl.orgSupport Our Ministry | https://lwccftl.org/give/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel for weekly video messages that will change your life!

Awesome marriages are worth fighting for! Join Pastor Rick as he explains how you can strengthen your own marriage or the marriages around you.In this message, Pastor Rick continues teaching how to fight for an awesome marriage, specifically in different seasons of life. He concludes the series by sharing how doing the hard parts of marriage actually makes the good parts even better. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Awesome marriages are worth fighting for! Join Pastor Rick as he explains how you can strengthen your own marriage or the marriages around you.God created marriage for many reasons: to connect men and women, to protect children, and to reflect our union with Christ. Learn more reasons why God created marriage in this message by Pastor Rick. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

God wants your relationships to be more than just fair, average, good, or even great. He wants your relationships to be awesome! Join Pastor Rick as he equips you with the tools you need to build an awesome marriage, awesome family, awesome friendships, and awesome partnerships.Awesome marriages are worth fighting for! Join Pastor Rick as he explains how you can strengthen your own marriage or the marriages around you.Regardless of whether you're married or single, the Bible says that everyone should give honor to marriage. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches why marriage matters. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this message series, Pastor Rick answers questions about what worship is and what it does in our lives.Sometimes we listen to church services online, while multitasking with other things. But nothing compares to attending a church where you can listen and respond to God's Word with others. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick continues to discuss how worship transforms lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches how telling the truth—especially when it’s uncomfortable—is essential for building a future that lasts. Through Peter’s encounter in Acts 10, he reveals how God confronts blind spots, challenges cultural bias, and calls believers to embrace truth that leads to unity, growth, and lasting transformation.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick addresses the pressure many believers feel to never be enough. Teaching from Jesus’ words about salt and light, he reminds us that identity is declared by God before performance and that faithfulness—not comparison—is the true measure of success.

With the billions people in the world who attend church, many can't identify why they even go. They don't know that church isn't just an event you show up to—it's a spiritual family you belong to. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the purposes of a church family and how it can meet your deepest needs.In this message series, Pastor Rick answers questions about what worship is and what it does in our lives.When you understand that everything around you comes from God, you can't help but worship him. And what kind of worship does God want? Jesus says in John 4:23: “True worshipers” (NIV). Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life-transforming power of worship and what it means to an authentic worshiper. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this message series, Pastor Rick looks to God's Word to help you share the hope you have in Jesus with a lost and hurting world.If you listen to the deepest hurt in a person's heart, you've just discovered how to lead them to Jesus. Inviting them to church is another way to help them encounter Jesus, because it's a powerful witness to see so many people worshiping God and believing the same thing—all in one place. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach principles that will give you confidence to share your faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

With the billions people in the world who attend church, many can't identify why they even go. They don't know that church isn't just an event you show up to—it's a spiritual family you belong to. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the purposes of a church family and how it can meet your deepest needs.In this message series, Pastor Rick looks to God's Word to help you share the hope you have in Jesus with a lost and hurting world.When you tell others about the meaning and significance they will find in Jesus, you're offering them exactly what they're looking for. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick teaches principles that will give you confidence to share your faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

With the billions people in the world who attend church, many can't identify why they even go. They don't know that church isn't just an event you show up to—it's a spiritual family you belong to. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the purposes of a church family and how it can meet your deepest needs.In this message series, Pastor Rick explains why you need to connect to a church family for spiritual support and encouragement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

With the billions people in the world who attend church, many can't identify why they even go. They don't know that church isn't just an event you show up to—it's a spiritual family you belong to. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the purposes of a church family and how it can meet your deepest needs.In this message series, Pastor Rick explains why you need to connect to a church family for spiritual support and encouragement.What gifts and talents have God given you? Listen to this message from Pastor Rick to learn why the church is the best place to discover and develop your spiritual gifts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

We all long for a fresh start—but what if that fresh start isn't just about beginning again, but stepping into something greater? Join us as Pastor Rick challenges us to step out of comfort, walk in obedience, and live out the purpose God has already prepared for us—for such a time as this. NEXT STEPS: I am going to start or stay with Ownit 356 One Story Plan this Monday. I am choosing to bloom where I am planted and step into my opportunity for God's good works through my life.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick addresses the pressure many believers feel to never be enough. Teaching from Jesus’ words about salt and light, he reminds us that identity is declared by God before performance and that faithfulness—not comparison—is the true measure of success.

 Servanthood 2 : Launching Easter 2026 at Cathedral of Faith

God is a God of fresh starts. Join us as Pastor Rick unpacks the parable of the Prodigal Son and how it should give each of us hope. NEXT STEPS: I am going to start or stay with Ownit 356 One Story Plan this Monday. I am asking God to help me really know His grace and grow in my understanding of His Fatherhood.