Richland Creek Weekly Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Richland Creek Community Church
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The return of Jesus brings comfort to troubled hearts.
1. Comfort in His Glory
2. Comfort in each others love
3. Comfort in our gracious Savior
4. Comfort in our heavenly home
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is Lord over all, even those who betray Him.
1. In Confusion, Trust His Word.
2. In Confusion, Trust His Love.
3. In Confusion, Trust His Judgment.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main idea: Christ serves us and teaches us to serve others.
1. Will you admit you are wrong?
2. Will you be served?
3. Will you serve?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believe in the Savior Who Reveals His Glory Through the Cross
1. His Hour - Rest in His Sovereignty
2. His Own - Believe in His Name
3. His Love - Abide in his presence
4. His Commission - Join in his mission
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main idea: Our Lord strengthens those who long for his arrival.
1. The problem: Contagious hopelessness
2. The solution: Seeing our God
3. The complication: We still feel weak
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
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God spiritually equips us to do his will.
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God has reconciled us.
- God has rescued us.
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God has redeemed us.
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God sufficiently equips us to do his will.
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He gives us His Spirit to lead us.
- He gives us the Scriptures to grow us.
- He gives us strength to help us.
- He gives us situations to train us.
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He gives us skills to use us.
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God strategically equips us to do his will.
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We are changed by his grace.
- We are commissioned for his glory.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Maturing Believers Pursue Christ
1. Maturing Believers Long for their Lord
2. Maturing Believers Live for their Lord
3. Maturing Believers Do Not Live Contrary to their Lord
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Jason Hall - Adult Ministry Pastor
Main Idea: We are glad and rejoice every day because of the day of salvation.
- What day is this day?
- Why should I be glad in this day?
- How should I be glad in this day?
- What about today?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The grace of God gives us a heart of generosity.
1. Generosity is for the church.
2. Generosity is fueled by grace.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord's Supper is the family meal of the church.
1. The Lord's table unites us.
2. The Lord's table levels us.
3. The Lord's table reminds us.
4. The Lord's table invites us.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers joyfully identify with Christ and His church through baptism.
- Baptism is after salvation.
- Baptism is a matter of obedience.
- Baptism is the first step into the church.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The church is built through the encouragement of other believers.
1. The church is built through encouragement.
2. The church is led by elders.
3. The church is strengthened by one another.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Following Jesus means joining the family of God, the church.
1. Shared Kingdom
2. Shared Family
3. Shared Structure
a. Built by God
b. Built on the Word
c. Built in Christ
d. Built over time
e. Built for the Holy Spirit
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The good news of the gospel calls for a response
- The response to the gospel is personal.
- The response to the gospel is belief.
- The response to the gospel is transformative.
- The response to the gospel is open.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
- Redemption - We are ransomed by Christ. (Romans 3)
- Reconciliation - We are restored in Christ. (Romans 5)
- Resurrection - We are raised with Christ. (Romans 6)
- Regeneration - We are reborn through Christ. (Romans 8)
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the good news for condemned sinners.
- We are sinful
- We are defenseless
- We are unable
- We are doomed
- We are justified
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Good News of The Gospel Begins and Ends with God.
1. God is Holy
2. God is Universal
3. God is Creator
4. God is Judge
5. God is Gracious
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is alive and He changes believers lives today!
1. The resurrection brings the Bible to life for believers.
2. The resurrection authenticates the work of the cross for believers.
3. The resurrection promises new life for believes.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: All The Signs Are Pointing To Belief In Jesus.
- Belief is a work of God.
- Belief is revealed in a public confession.
- Belief is in the person of Jesus.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Cross of Jesus was His Victory for Your Life.
- The Cross of Jesus is for ALL People.
- The Cross of Jesus is God's Plan.
- The Cross of Jesus is a Way of Life.
- The Cross of Jesus is the Pathway to Victory.
- The Cross of Jesus is for a Limited Time.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Crowds may gather around Jesus, but only Jesus defines who he truly is.
1. Perceptive Savior
2. Peaceful Savior
3. Proclaimed Savior
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus desires your uninhibited true worship.
1. Blessed Celebration
2. Self-Forgetfulness
3. Lavish Devotion
4. Gospel Witness
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: When you meet Jesus, hearts are exposed: some believe, others harden.
1. Depth of our rebellion.
2. Depth of our worldliness.
3. Depth of our Savior.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus came to bring life and defeat death.
1. Jesus has the laser-focused mission to defeat death.
2. Jesus has the determined authority to defeat death.
3. Jesus has the amazing power to defeat death.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus gives life to all who say Yes Lord, I believe.
1. I believe in the ability Jesus has to do anything.
2. I believe in the power Jesus has over life.
3. I believe in the compassion Jesus has for us.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: As we wait on the Lord we learn to trust him.
1. Trust Jesus as you wait for an answer.
2. Trust Jesus as you walk through life’s challenges.
3. Trust Jesus as you wonder about the possibilities.
4. Trust Jesus as you wake up to believe.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Your hope in crisis is found in the love, power, and glory of Christ.
1. Love of Christ
2. Power of Christ
3. Glory of Christ
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus leads us to speak truth in the face of opposition.
1. Persecuted Servant
2. Perfect Scriptures
3. Providential Schedule
4. Pure Speech
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers walk confidently in the power of their Savior.
1. Believers walk confidently because they hear God's voice.
2. Believers walk confidently because they know God personally.
3. Believers walk confidently because they follow God's Son.
4. Believers walk confidently because they have eternal life.
5. Believers walk confidently because they rest in God's hand.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the only door to walk through and shepherd to follow.
- Jesus is the door for the sheep.
- Jesus is the door for anyone who enters.
- Jesus is the door for eternal life.
- Jesus is the door for abundant life.
- Jesus is the good shepherd who lays down his life.
- Jesus is the good shepherd who knows his sheep.
- Jesus is the good shepherd who died for future sheep.
- Jesus is the good shepherd who died to live.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The true shepherd knows the true sheep
1. Watch out for false shepherds
2. Watch out for false sheep
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: As we follow faithfully, our Shepherd will guide us home.
1. Gift One - Undershepherds
2. Gift Two - A Church Family
3. Gift Three - Faith
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the Shepherd who comes to lead his people.
- The humble Shepherd has come.
- The promised Shepherd has come.
- The savior Shepherd has come.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Sheep find everything they need in their Shepherd.
1. Sustaining Provision
2. Sanctifying Guidance
3. Steadfast Protection
4. Superabundant Celebration
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus gives his life for sinful stray sheep
We need a universal shepherd.
We need a personal shepherd.
We need a sacrificial shepherd.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is our promised faithful Shepherd
1. Our Shepherd rescues lost sheep.
2. Our Shepherd adds to his flock.
3. Our Shepherd provides for needs.
4. Our Shepherd saves the weak.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christians live with confidence in the gospel mission
1. The gospel mission ends with a multitude.
2. The gospel mission ends with grace.
3. The gospel mission ends with worship.
4. The gospel mission ends with success.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel of Christ Overcomes All Obstacles
1. The Gospel Overcomes Your Circumstances.
2. The Gospel Overcomes All Suffering.
3. The Gospel Overcomes Any Power.
4. The Gospel Overcomes Your Weakness.
5. The Gospel Overcomes In Christ Alone.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord sends his disciples to bring a gospel harvest.
- Do you see the people?
- Do you see the potential?
- Do you see the plan?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Followers of Christ urgently share the gospel with the lost.
Why is this so important?
1. The window for our mission is limited.
2. The outcome of our mission is vital.
3. The end of our mission is permanent.
4. The message of our mission is repentance.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord calls us, his church, to make disciples of all nations.
1. The Charge: Make Disciples
2. The Means: Planting Churches
3. The Power: Jesus Christ
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for all people for all time.
1. All people for all time have the same sin for a problem.
2. All people for all time have the same hope for blessing.
3. All people for all time have the same person for a savior.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus reveals the blindness of unbelievers and gives sight to believers.
- Closed-minded Unbelievers
- Fearful Avoiders
- Bold Believers
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the light that brings sight to the blind
1. The problem of sin is blindness
2. The Day of Salvation is today
3. The Trophy of Grace is You
4. The Power of Christ is Healing
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True believers treasure Jesus as our Covenant God.
Three expectations that Jesus has for them and for Us.
1. Jesus expects to be obeyed.
2. Jesus expects to be glorified.
3. Jesus expects to be worshiped.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True Children of God follow their Heavenly Father
- Children of God hear God's Word.
- Children of God act like part of the family.
- Children of God are freed from the devil's power.
- Children of God are born again.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the truth that brings real freedom.
1. True believers are persevering.
2. True believers are repentant.
3. True believers are free.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our path to a relationship with God is through humble faith.
1. Broken Wisdom
2. Broken Relationship
3. Broken Destiny
4. Broken Belief
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the light that brings life in the wilderness.
1. Follow the light
2. Live in the light
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus invites you to drink of the soul-satisfying living water.
1. Realize your need.
2. Turn to Jesus.
3. Believe in Jesus.
4. Enjoy the Abundance.
Reasons people don't believe:
1. Stuck in Confusion
2. Stuck in Pride
3. Stuck in Irrationality
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Submit your lives to the Lord who reigns over all.
- Lord of Truth
- Lord of Time
- Lord of Territory
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Don't let your worldly wisdom cause you to miss Jesus.
1. Don't miss the plans of Jesus.
2. Don't miss the purpose of Jesus.
3. Don't miss the prophecy of Jesus.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believe in Jesus, the only one with the Words of eternal life.
1. You can't edit the Words of Jesus.
2. You can't force belief in Jesus.
3. You can't find anyone better than Jesus.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Eat the Bread of Life and live forever.
- Jesus is God.
- Jesus is Life.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers in Christ can rest in the work of Christ.
- Jesus frees you from the trap of materialism.
- Jesus frees you from the trap of performance.
- Jesus frees you from the trap of perfection.
- Jesus frees you from the trap of doubt.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Bless the Lord for His goodness in your afflictions.
1. Always praise the Lord.
2. Humbly give the Lord credit.
3. Praise the Lord together.
4. See the Lord today.
5. Enjoy the Lord.
6. Listen to testimonies about the Lord.
7. Bless the Lord.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We live with joy because God in Christ is our eternal home, now and forever.
- We have joy when we long for God’s presence.
- We have joy when we walk with God’s power.
- We have joy when we delight in God’s provision.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
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Our Father guides us with His help. (v. 1-2)
• His help is sure.
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Our Father grips us in His hand. (v. 3-4)
• He leads us carefully.
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Our Father guards us from all harm. (v. 5-8)
• He preserves our strength.
• He protects our soul.
• He provides our safety.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: King Jesus saves us from the chaos of our sin.
- Rebellion from Earth
- Verdict from Heaven
- Savior from Promise
- Refuge from Judgment
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Knowing Jesus turns fear into joy.
1. Jesus brings truth to redefiners.
2. Jesus brings wonder to seekers.
3. Jesus brings fear to strangers.
4. Jesus brings joy to believers.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus, the promised prophet, is the source of the abundant life.
Jesus knows the answers.
Jesus is the solution.
Jesus provides the abundance.
Jesus satisfies the hungry.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: In history's courtroom, Jesus has been tried and found true.
1. Witnesses
a. God the Father
b. John the Baptist
c. Miracles of God
d. Fulfillment of Scripture
e. Moses the Prophet
2. Indictment
a. Not Hearing
b. Not Seeing
c. Not Abiding
d. Not Believing
e. Not Loving
f. Not Receiving
3. Verdict
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Son of God came to perform miraculous works, give eternal life, and render righteous judgment.
Three claims that Jesus is God.
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath.
Jesus is the only Son of the Father.
Jesus is in step with the Father.
Three ways He’s acting as God.
Jesus performs miraculous works.
Jesus gives eternal life.
Jesus renders righteous judgment.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus heals to make us Holy.
1. Jesus loves the weak.
2. Jesus wants to help.
3. Jesus has power to heal.
4. Jesus frees us from sin.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believe in the fullness of Christ and His Word.
1. Look past the miracles to the miracle worker.
2. Look past your pride to the true King.
3. Look past your plans to the better plan.
4. Look past your doubts and believe.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: In Christ, all the longings of our heart will be fulfilled in the end.
- Our hearts will be fulfilled in a new creation.
- Our hearts will be fulfilled in God's presence.
- Our hearts will be fulfilled in the blessings.
- Our hearts will be fulfilled in our Savior.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus Christ saves us and immediately entrusts us to carry the gospel to a lost world.
1. Christ graciously reconciles us to Himself.
2. Christ immediately empowers us to ministry.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Hope and joy spring from your life being united with the risen Christ.
- You are united with Christ in victory over sin.
- You are united with Christ in victory over death.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Only in knowing our problem do we fully understand our solution.
1. We buy the lie.
a. Doubt God's Word
b. Doubt God's Goodness
c. Doubt God's Judgment
d. Doubt God's Sovereignty
2. We pay the price.
a. Shame
b. Separation
c. Scared
d. Struggle
3. We accept the gift.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Only in knowing our Creator do we fully understand our true identity.
- Know the Main Character
- Know the Brilliant Designer
- Know the Gracious Restorer
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We are sent to reap the harvest of the gospel message.
- We share the gospel because it changes lives.
- We share the gospel because obedience brings satisfaction.
- We share the gospel because the Lord promises a harvest.
- We share the gospel because it saves sinners.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Real satisfaction is found when you discover the gift that's always been there, Jesus.
- Jesus is the gift of salvation for all peoples.
- Jesus is the gift of satisfaction for all purposes.
- Jesus is the gift of forgiveness for all prodigals.
- Jesus is the gift of worship for all places.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We live to point others to Christ and fade into the background.
1. We live in the background because everything comes from Him.
2. We live in the background because everything is about Him.
3. We live in the background because our legacy is about Him.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Your eternal life is secured with confidence through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- The gospel is sourced in God.
- The gospel is a gift from God's love.
- The gospel is the hope of the world.
- The gospel is all about Jesus.
- The gospel is hinged on belief.
- The gospel is comforting to believers.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus offers you the amazing gift of eternal life.
1. It's not enough to claim you believe in Jesus.
2. It's not enough to respect Jesus.
3. It's not enough to be born once.
4. It's not enough to have knowledge.
5. It's enough to look to Jesus and believe.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus calls us to true worship and belief.
- Unobstructed Worship
- True Signs
- Scriptural Belief
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The glory of Jesus leads us to believe.
1. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to trust Him.
2. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to obey Him.
3. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to celebrate Him.
4. Jesus' glory gives us reasons to believe in Him.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our mission is to bring people to meet Jesus.
You are introduced to Jesus.
You get near Jesus.
You believe in Jesus.
You are found by Jesus.
You worship Jesus.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is your source of hope - look to Him.
1. Look to the sacrifice for your sins.
2. Look to the Savior of the world.
3. Look to the one who is greater.
4. Look to the Spirit-anointed Son of God.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus Christ is the glorious self-revelation of our great God.
- Jesus is human.
- Jesus is glorious.
- Jesus is unique.
- Jesus is grace.
- Jesus is knowable.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The gospel offers the life-changing hope of being born again.
5 key parts to the life-changing message in the gospel of John:
Available - The gospel message is available to all.
Believe - The second word that describes our salvation is to believe.
Jesus - Belief must have an object; here, you receive and believe in Jesus.
Grace - How is it that we are saved? By grace which is God giving us something that we do not deserve.
Rebirth - The last word that describes the change is that we are reborn and become a child of God.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers are sent to point others to Jesus.
You are sent to give compelling testimony about Jesus.
You are sent to point people to Jesus, not yourself.
You are sent even though some will still love the dark.
You are sent so that many will believe.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is the center of all creation.
1. Jesus is the God of All Creation.
2. Jesus is the Life of All Creation.
3. Jesus is the Light of All Creation.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Those who trust in God will see God's salvation.
To see salvation, we must be faithful to God's Word. (Verses 22-25)
To see salvation, we must believe in God's Messiah. (Verses 27-33)
To see salvation, we must be ready to wait. (Verses 34-35)
Application: We can we learn from these characters of Christmas?
As we wait, we choose patience instead of pride.
As we wait, we choose joy instead of despair.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True faith trusts Jesus in all the twists and turns of life.
- Do what honors the Lord.
- Takes risks for the sake of others.
- Be faithful to the end.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
The Characters of Christmas - Elizabeth
Main Idea: Great faith is a community effort.
- Faith that excelled in trials.
- Faith that encourages others.
- Faith that declared Jesus is Lord.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Genuine faith trusts in God's extraordinary and awe-inspiring plans
1. Believe God's plan when you are an unlikely part of it
2. Believe God's plan because you need His help
3. Believe God's plan with great faith
4. Believe God's plan and praise Him for it
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: In the darkness, the Lord teaches us to trust Him
1. Do what you know to do
2. Learn from the Lord's discipline
3. Trust that light is coming
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The hope of the world is found in the Lord
1. Hope in the face of real danger
2. Hope in our eternal home
3. Hope in the Lord's sovereign power
4. Hope in the presence of the Lord
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The gospel can reverse the curse of sin on your life
1. Victory over your enemies
2. Reasons to celebrate
3. Reminders of God’s sovereign salvation
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: As long as we live in this world, we still have a spiritual battle to fight.
1. Persevere with passion
2. Intercede for the lost
3. Trust in the gospel plan
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: As exiles, we boldly live out our faith.
4 Attributes of exiles:
1. Wisdom
2. Risk
3. Integrity
4. Grace
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers have peace and confidence in the silent sovereign God
1. The Lord never sleeps
2. The Lord always has a plan
3. The Lord reverses the curse
4. The Lord blesses His people
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God's people trust God's perfect timing in God's perfect ways.
1. The godly act in faith when the stakes are high.
2. The godly act in faith even when things get worse.
3. The godly act in faith because God always has the final word.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Because of God's providence, God's people choose to walk by faith.
Three aspects of walking by faith:
1. We weep over the destructiveness of sin.
2. Sometimes, we waver in the face of adversity.
3. We must resolve to trust God and do what’s right.
Apply: Let our confidence in the providence of God at work in our lives give us the strength to choose to walk by faith and trust God in every circumstance.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: In a broken world, God's people learn to trust God's providential ways
1. Trust God's providence when you are doing right
2. Trust God's providence when you are looked over
3. Trust God's providence when you are in danger
4. Trust God's providence when you are in despair
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers humbly learn to walk faithfully in a dark world.
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Sin brings real darkness into the world.
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God's people learn to walk in faith in the world.
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God's gracious providence shines a hopeful light in the world.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The providence of God brings sanity to the Christian life.
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God's providence gives meaning to what seems meaningless.
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God's providence turns arrogance into comedy.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God's people live for the glory of His kingdom.
1. Don't get caught up in earthly glory.
2. Don't miss the true king's glory.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The power and authority of Jesus fuels the church to make disciples of all people.
- We have a clear focus.
- We have a broad scope.
- We have an ever-present power.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Disciples of Jesus carry the gospel to the next generation.
- Don't worry; the Lord strengthens you for the task.
- Share the blessing; it's your turn to pass the torch.
- Commit to following Jesus; there is a prize after the suffering.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The church is God's plan for your growth.
- We grow because of our new identity.
- We grow because of our church community.
- We grow because of the grace of the gospel.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Disciples of Jesus humbly trust Him with their lives.
1. A disciple immerses themselves in the Word of the Lord.
2. A disciple trusts wholeheartedly in the Lord.
3. A disciple humbly fears the Lord.
4. A disciple enjoys the blessings of the Lord.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Jesus calls His followers to a life of radical discipleship.
- Jesus is Lord of your relationships.
- Jesus is Lord of your life.
- Jesus is Lord of the rest of your life.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our boast is in the life-changing power of the cross of Jesus.
1. The cross of Jesus changes your confidence.
2. The cross of Jesus changes your suffering.
3. The cross of Jesus changes your identity.
4. The cross of Jesus changes your hope.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord promises great reward to those who invest in eternal treasures
1. We invest eternally
2. We invest expectantly
3. We invest faithfully
4. We invest generously
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The church is a refuge for the burdened.
- Hope for the broken.
- Support for the burdened.
- Humility for the conceited.
- Accountability for the individual.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Fruit of the Spirit marks the life of a believer.
1. Diminishing desires of the flesh.
2. Growing fruit of the spirit.
3. Trusting entirely in the triune God.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Holy Spirit leads us to victoriously live the Christian life.
1. Stop relying on yourself, abide in the Holy Spirit.
2. Wake up, you are at war.
3. Don't forget, it's still all grace.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God's majesty gives our lives meaning.
1. God's majesty in the grace of His own glory.
2. God's majesty in the grace of our humility.
3. God's majesty in the grace of our dignity.
4. God's majesty in the grace of His incarnation.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Psalmist models three practical steps to help us quench our spiritual thirst.
- Stimulate our affection for the Lord.
- Meditate on the attributes of the Lord.
- Celebrate the authority of the Lord.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The blessed life is only found in the Lord's ways.
1. Where are you looking for life?
2. How is that working out for you?
3. Where is it taking you?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ set you free to lovingly serve others.
- Christ did not set you free to sin.
- Christ set you free to love.
- Christ set you free to serve.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: In Christ, believers freely run our race all the way to the end.
1. Identify the source of the lies.
2. Stop listening to the lies.
3. Trust the Lord to keep us in the truth.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christians have true freedom in Christ alone.
- We stand firm in Christ alone.
- We don't add anything to Jesus.
- We don't mix anything with Jesus.
- We eagerly wait for a glorious redemption.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers trust the supernatural work of God to make us children of God.
- Man-Powered or God-Powered
- Law-Based or Promise-Based
- Child of Slavery or Child of Freedom
- Born of the Flesh or Born of the Spirit
- Persecutor or Persecuted
- Cast Out or Heir
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Followers of Jesus should boldly call others to the same gospel-rooted life.
1. Requires Relationships.
2. Requires Suffering.
3. Requires Truth-telling.
4. Requires Patience.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ is calling you to leave the past behind and move forward in your faith.
1. Leave your ungodliness behind.
2. Leave your idols behind.
3. Leave your religious pride behind.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus rescues orphans and brings them into the family of God.
1. Realize your sinful condition.
2. Trust the Father's perfect timing.
3. Look to the great rescuer.
4. Cry out to your heavenly Father.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Putting your faith in Jesus brings radical hopeful change to your life.
- Jesus changes your identity.
- Jesus changes your community.
- Jesus changes your eternity.
Main Idea: While the law makes a terrible savior, it leads us to our true Savior.
- The law reveals the dead-end nature of our sin.
- The law reveals the enslaving nature of our sin.
- The law reveals the need for a true Savior.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus Christ is the only way to our eternal inheritance.
1. We trust in a rock solid promise.
2. We trust in a promise-fulfilling Savior.
3. We trust in a gracious giving God.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The important decision of your life is found in the tomb of Jesus
1. We cling to the power of the gospel
2. We treasure the significance of the gospel
3. We trust the reliability of the gospel
4. We hope in the grace of the gospel
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus is our humble king who saves His people from their sins.
1. Jesus is our delivering King.
2. Jesus is our unexpected King.
3. Jesus is our saving King.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Only the cross of Christ reverses the curse and restores your relationship with God.
1. Our Problem: The Curse of Sin
2. The Solution: The Cross of Christ
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: All people receive the blessings of God through faith in Christ.
1. We share the same faith.
2. We share the same blessing.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christians trust the same God who saved them will also sanctify them.
1. Focus on the finished work of the cross.
2. Focus on the power of the Holy Spirit.
3. Focus on the faith you have in God.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The solution to our greatest need was Jesus, is Jesus, and will always be Jesus.
1. We trust in Jesus alone to save us.
2. We live for Jesus alone to sanctify us.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True Christ followers walk in the truth of the gospel.
1. A life in step with the gospel acts with integrity.
2. A life in step with the gospel takes bold stands.
3. A life in step with the gospel is filled with grace.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We will lose our freedom in Christ if we fail to guard the gospel of Christ.
1. We guard the gospel for younger believers.
2. We guard the gospel from false teachers.
3. We guard the gospel from cultural add-ons.
4. We guard the gospel from extremes.
• Extreme to Avoid: Including Everyone
• Avoid Extreme: Excluding Everyone
5. We guard the gospel for our freedom.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel turns enemies of God into emissaries of His glory.
1. A sinful past
2. A point of salvation
3. A radically changed life
4. A life on mission
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The grace of Jesus leads us to bring Him glory!
1. The true gospel is found in revelation from God
2. The true gospel begins with God
3. The true gospel is filled with Christ's grace
4. The true gospel leads us to give God glory
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Serving Christ frees us from the trap of people pleasing.
1. Is your life built on pleasing people?
2. Is your life built on serving Christ?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Getting the gospel right is the most important thing you will ever do.
1. Be careful in what you believe
• Warning 1: Rejecting God
• Warning 2: Rejecting grace
• Warning 3: Rejecting absolute truth
2. Be careful in how you step
• Wrong step 1: Agitate
• Wrong step 2: Listen
• Wrong step 3: Believe
3. Be careful in where you are going
4. Be hopeful in what you are given
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The gospel is the solution to our failures
1. We confidently trust the gospel
2. We helplessly believe the gospel
3. We worshipfully amen the gospel
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main idea: Christ’s presence, through the Spirit, empowers us to obey His mission
Statement 1: Christ is present through the Spirit
Statement 2: His mission is to make disciples through us
• Christ’s presence empowers us to go
• Christ’s presence empowers us to share and baptize
• Christ’s presence empowers us to teach
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The hope of the world is found in the miracle of Immanuel
1. Immanuel was promised in God's word
2. Immanuel arrived in a miraculous manner
3. Immanuel brings hope and judgment
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
God’s gift came at the perfect time. (v.4)
• It was a perfect secular time.
• It was a perfect spiritual time.
• It was a perfect scriptural time.
God’s gift cost the perfect price. (v.4-5)
• Jesus was the perfect substitute.
• Jesus was the perfect sacrifice.
God’s gift conveys His perfect love. (v.6-7)
• God adopts us as His sons.
• God adorns us with His Spirit.
Application
• Receive God’s gift.
• Rejoice in God’s gift.
• Re-give God’s gift.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gracious Sympathy of Jesus Gives believers bold faith.
1. Christ gives us fearless faith.
2. Christ gives us comforting sympathy.
3. Christ gives us gracious help.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Love Of Christ Is Displayed In His Birth
1. We can see Christ's love in what He left behind.
2. We see Christ's love in what He took on.
3. We see Christ's love in what He would bear.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Genuine Faith Transforms All Areas Of Your Life
1. Praying in the good and bad times
2. Asking for prayer
3. Confessing your sins to one another
4. Praying Fervently
5. Sharing the Gospel with wayward Christians
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christians Patiently Wait On The Lord
1. The Lord gives the patience of a farmer
2. The Lord gives the patience of a sibling
3. The Lord gives the patience of a prophet
4. The Lord gives the patience of a saint
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers Invest in Eternal Wealth
1. Don't hoard rotten treasure
2. Don't take advantage of others for money
3. Don't feed your appetite for self-indulgence
4. Do invest in eternal treasures
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christians submit their lives to the will of the Lord
1. Remember who is Lord over your plans
2. Remember the unpredictability of the future
3. Remember the brevity of life
4. Remember the Lord is serious about His glory
5. Remember all of life is subject to the Lord's will
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The cure for false religion is true submission
1. Declare war on your sin
2. Run to the Lord
3. Be transformed inside and out
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: By His grace, God delivers us from ourselves
1. The problem with what we love
2. The problem with who we know
3. The problem with what we forget
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
MAIN IDEA: WE GATHER TO GO ON MISSION WITH THE GOSPEL
1. We gather to go with power
2. We gather to go be a witness
• Church Planting
• Focused Efforts
3. We gather to go to the nations
• Neighbors to the Nations
• Everyone Engaged - Pray • Give • Send • Go
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Gather to Grow as Disciples of Jesus
1. We gather to grow in truth
• Equipping the Saints
2. We gather to grow in love
• Personal Relationships
• Life Groups
3. We gather to grow in unity
• Growing Together
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Gather To Glorify God In Worship
1. We gather consistently with God's people
• Active Participation
2. We gather purposely with Biblical practices
• Active Participation
• Unifying Worship
3. We gather faithfully with extraordinary results
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Gather (1 Corinthians 12:12-31) - Sunday, September 24 2023
Main Idea: The Church Is Essential To Following Christ
1. You are part of the body of Christ
2. You are in need of the body of Christ
3. You are gifted for the body of Christ
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True Wisdom Comes Down From Above And Shows Up In Our Actions
1. Counterfeit Wisdom
• Source: Your Heart
• Focus: This World
• Result: Depraved Chaos
2. True Wisdom
• Source: The Lord
• Focus: Spiritual Fruit
• Result: Abundant Peace
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Use Our Words To Bring Glory To God
1. Your words are judged
2. Your words are power
3. Your words are wild
4. Your words are revealing
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Saving Faith Always Produces Fruit
1. Saving faith always produces fruit
2. Saving faith is more than just knowledge
3. Saving faith is more than just being born again
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our Only Hope Is In The Mercy Of God
1. We are all held to the same standard of holiness
2. We are all guilty of breaking God's law
3. We are all under judgment for our sin
4. We are all able to know the mercy of God
Definition of "Mercy" - When you have the power and justification to punish someone and you don’t.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel Puts Everyone On Level Ground
1. The Gospel Is Not Compatible with Partiality
2. The Gospel Breaks Down the Evil of Partiality
3. The Gospel Brings a Kingdom With No Partiality
4. The Gospel Upends the World's Flawed Ways of Partiality
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Real religion leads to real change
1. Control of your speech
2. Care for the helpless
3. Separation from the world
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers are called to hear and obey the Word of God
1. Are you listening to the Word of God?
2. Are you obeying the Word of God?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God blesses His people with great gifts.
1. Don't blame God for your own sin
2. Don't let sin deceive you
3. Find your joy in the unchanging giver of gifts
4. Trust in the Father's greatest gift
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers boast in gospel treasure
1. Be thankful for what you don’t have
2. Be careful with what you do have
3. Be hopeful for what you will have
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord uses trials to bring joyful holiness to his people
1. We consider the joy of trials
2. We know the satisfying results of trials
3. We ask for wisdom to prevent us from wasting trials
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We are servants of Christ who long to be home
- Your greatest title is servant
- Your greatest home is heaven
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Humility is the only proper response to God's holiness, grace, and love.
- We humble ourselves because of God's power
- We humble ourselves because of God's reward
- We humble ourselves because of God's care
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: By God's grace we are rescued from our sinful condition, redeemed in Christ, and recreated for His glory.
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Before grace, we are miserably lost. (v.1-3)
• We are dead.
• We are deceived.
• We are depraved. -
By grace, we are mercifully saved. (v.4-7)
• God displays his love through Christ.
• God unites our life to Christ. -
Beneath grace, we are miraculously changed. (v. 8-10)
• Apart from Christ, good works are futile.
• By faith in Christ, good works are fruitful.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel Of Christ Puts A Song In Our Heart
1. We sing because we know gospel peace
2. We sing because we hear God speak
3. We sing because we were designed to sing
4. We sing because we have been given much
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ Calls Us To Have Communion At The Lord's Supper
1. We take the Lord's Supper to obey Christ
2. We take the Lord's Supper as a church
3. We take the Lord's Supper in unity
4. We take the Lord's Supper with future hope
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Followers Of Jesus Are The Salt And Light Of The World
1. Jesus expects His followers to be different
2. Jesus expects His followers to be public
3. Jesus expects His followers to be persecuted
4. Jesus expects His followers to be evangelistic
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Generosity Of God Compels Us To Cheerfully Give
1. Are you a generous giver?
2. Are you a cheerful giver?
3. Are you a blessed giver?
4. Are you a gospel giver?
5. Are you a graced giver?
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers Baptism Shows The Life Changing Power Of The Gospel
1. We are baptized into Christ
2. We are baptized into death
3. We are baptized into life
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our Faith Is Passed Down Through The Praise Of Every Generation
1. We have personal faith to pass down
2. We speak of God's greatness to the next generation
3. We praise God all together
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God Speaks To Us Through The Word Preached
1. We should expect preaching to be serious
2. We should expect the Bible will be central in preaching
3. We should expect faithful consistent preaching
4. We should expect preaching to change our lives
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers Find Hope In Christ's Return
1. Focus on Jesus
2. Trust in Jesus
3. Wait for Jesus
4. Reign with Jesus
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus Forever Intercedes For Believers
1. Jesus' intercession is complete
2. Jesus' intercession is eternal
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus' Departure Sent Us On Mission With The Gospel
1. We have a mission for today
2. We have a helper in our mission
3. We have to watch out for distractions
4. We have to be ready for His return
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Eternal Life is Found in Believing in Christ and His Resurrection
1. Stage One - Down in Disbelief
2. Stage Two - Amazed by the Miraculous
3. Stage Three - Corrected by His Grace
4. Stage Four - Believing in the Risen Lord Jesus
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Are Drawn To Wholeheartedly Worship When We See King Jesus
1. We surrender everything to King Jesus
2. We unreservedly celebrate King Jesus
3. We humbly receive King Jesus
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus Walked The Broken Road Of This Life To Give Us Victory Over Death
1. The road was part of a map
2. The road led to a destination
3. The road would be completed
4. The road was paved with mercy
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Trust The Lord's Promise To Restore What Sin Has Broken
1. God promises that He is Lord of all
2. God promises that He is making good of our bad
3. God promises that He is coming for us
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Patient Grace Of God Teaches Us To Trust Him
1. We learn to trust the radical grace of God
2. We learn to trust the saving plan of God
5 ways this promise points to Christ
1. Crush the head
2. Bow the knee
3. Lion of Judah
4. Root of David
5. Abundant Life
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The presence of God gives us confidence to walk into the unknown
1. Believe the Lord can do the unexpected
2. Believe the Lord is with you in the unknown
3. Believe the Lord will bring you home
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Works To Reconcile Radically Broken Relationships
1. Repentance from sin fuels reconciliation
• Repentance leads us to mourn what we celebrated
• Repentance leads us to face the consequences
• Repentance leads us to act like Christ
2. Trusting in the Lord fuels reconciliation
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord's Mercy Guides Us Back To Him
1. The Lord's mercy works in our suffering
2. The Lord's mercy relieves a guilty conscience
3. The Lord's mercy brings peace to broken relationships
4. The Lord's mercy gives unmerited forgiveness
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We trust the Lord in times of both feast and famine
1. We continue to trust the Lord in our success
2. We give credit to the Lord for our success
3. We never forget God's grace that grants us success
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord raises up His people to boldly speak of His glory
1. We look for opportunities the Lord gives us
2. We boldly speak of God's glory
3. We stay ready to serve the Lord
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God’s Presence Ensures You Are Never Forgotten
1. Trust God, He is mercifully waiting on you
2. Trust God, He is your source of strength
3. Trust God, He gives you confidence in your weakness
4. Trust God, He is faithful even when it appears you have been forgotten
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Presence of God Gives believers freedom from sin
1. We overcome temptation by walking with God
2. We overcome temptation by saying no
3. We overcome temptation by remembering our place
4. We overcome temptation by running from sin
5. We overcome temptation by trusting God in our obedience
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Providence Of God Brings Victory To Believers
1. The terrible nature of sin
• Preparation of Sin
• Arrogance of Sin
• Violence of Sin
• Callousness of Sin
• Guilt of Sin
2. The amazing providence of God
3. The gospel victory for the victim
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Graciously Redeems Our Messy Lives
1. The Lord works miracles in weak people
2. The Lord works miracles in broken families
3. The Lord works miracles in mysterious ways
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Walking by the Spirit Transforms Us
1. Protect us from the deeds of the flesh
2. Produces in us the fruit of the spirit
3. The blessings are unconditional
4. The blessings come inly through the Gospel
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Birth Of Jesus Christ Brings Joy To The World
1. We rejoice in a personal relationship with God
2. We rejoice in the presence of God
3. We rejoice in the glory of God
4. We rejoice in the gospel of God
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ Comes To Bring The Gift Of Salvation
1. At Christmas we see a tragic rejections
2. At Christmas we see an astounding grace
3. At Christmas we see a work of God
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers Share The Gospel Light Of Christ
1. We share because others can’t see the light
2. We share because we have seen the light
3. We share because Christ is the true light
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Birth Of Jesus Is The True Miracle Of Christmas
1. We celebrate the knowability of Jesus
2. We celebrate the awe-inspiring nature of Jesus
3. We celebrate the supremacy of Jesus
4. We celebrate the life-giving power of Jesus
5. We celebrate the victorious light of Jesus
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Will Complete The Work He Started In Us
1. Half obedience leads to costly disobedience
2. Costly disobedience leads to sanctifying discipline
3. Sanctifying discipline leads to new mercy
4. New mercy leads to persevering promises
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Will Complete The Work He Started In Us
1. Half obedience leads to costly disobedience
2. Costly disobedience leads to sanctifying discipline
3. Sanctifying discipline leads to new mercy
4. New mercy leads to persevering promises
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our struggles lead us to fully rely on the Lord.
1. We need the Lord because our past sins catch up with us
2. We need the Lord because our solutions don’t work
3. We need the Lord because our options are exhausted
4. We need the Lord because His grace is found in our limp
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Shepherds His People Home From Exile
1. The Lord grows us in exile
2. The Lord protects us in exile
3. The Lord sets us apart in exile
4. The Lord brings us home from exile
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Life Is Always Better When We Worship God
1. Trust God because idolatry leads to despair
2. Obey God because idolatry leads to pragmatism
3. Treasure God because idolatry leads to bad trades
4. Wait on God because idolatry leads to impatience
5. Worship God because idolatry leads to God's grace
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Are Always Dependent On The Lord
1. Remember the power comes from the Lord
2. Remember you are still in school
3. Remember that the Lord never forgets
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The grace of God transforms broken lives
1. The grace of God reaches you on your darkest nights
2. The grace of God pursues you in your deepest sin
3. The grace of God turns your rocks into altars
4. The grace of God continues working until
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Nothing can stop the promises of God
1. God’s promises are not subject to change
2. God’s promises don’t need your sinful help
3. God’s promises are missed in earthly pleasures
4. God’s promises work to redeem broken people
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord is Always With Us
1. We walk faithfully because the Lord will be with us
2. We walk confidently because the Lord is with us
3. We worship joyfully because the Lord was with us
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True Faith Believes the Best is Yet To Come
1. We live praying through the pain
2. We live looking beyond the present
3. We live hoping in the future
4. We live trusting in God’s grace
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God is at work every single moment of our lives
1. We trust the Lord in every moment
2. We pray to the Lord in every moment
3. We serve the Lord in every moment
4. We worship the Lord in every moment
5. We live for the Lord in every moment
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord's Power Brings Us From Death to Life
1. True Faith Grows
2. True Faith Acts
3. True Faith Lives
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God Is Holy And We Trust His Judgment
1. Pray for those under God’s judgment
2. Run deeper into sin
3. Laugh at the warnings
4. Linger too long in the world
5. Run to the grace of God
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our God Is Able To Keep His Promise
1. God’s promises can appear laughably impossible
2. Our remedies are laughably terrible
3. God’s promises are laughably wonderful
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our Weakness Is The Lord's Strength
1. The Lord loves you even in your fears
2. The Lord loves you even in your doubts
3. The Lord loves you even in your sin
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Calls Us To Trust Him In Every Area Of Life
1. Don’t take things into your own hands, trust God
2. Don’t take the safe route, trust God
3. Don’t believe you are the king, trust God
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The gospel gives hope in the most unlikely places
1. The Lord can use your life even if you have a bad past
2. The Lord calls for you to move without knowing the details
3. The Lord guarantees his promises
4. The Lord gives blessings to those He calls
5. The Lord made you to praise His name
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Trust the Lord to take care of your need
- Don’t trust in us all getting along
- Don’t trust in your ability to figure it out
- Don’t trust in every pat on the back
- Don’t trust in your effort
- Do trust in God
We are excited to be joined once again by Dr. John Ewart for a brief study titled "What Is Truth?"
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
What do you believe about Jesus and why does it really matter?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made
- John 1:1-3
- The Person of the Word
- The Position of the Word
- The Power of the Word
We are excited to be joined once again by Dr. John Ewart for a brief study titled "What Is Truth?"
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
What do you believe about the Bible and why does it really matter?
"Then Pilate said to him, 'So you are a king?' Jesus answered, 'You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.' Pilate said to him, 'What is truth?'"
- John 18:37-38
- The Revelation of God’s Truth
- The Inspiration of God’s Truth
- The Instruction from God’s Truth
- The Correction by God’s Truth
- The Actions because of God’s Truth
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The gospel unites us to bring glory to God
1. We share the value of our family
2. We share the glory of our diversity
3. We share the need of our Savior
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Only God’s grace can cover our sins
1. God’s grace makes life good
2. You can fall into sin at anytime
• Warning #1 Be careful with the good things
• Warning #2 Be careful in your old age
• Warning #3 Be careful after you succeed
• Warning #4 Be careful not to forget consequences
• Warning #5 Be careful to not let others lead you into sin
3. We all need our sin to be covered
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God's Promises Give Life
1. God’s promises empower us to obey in the middle of uncertainty
2. God’s promises ensure you will never be forgotten
3. God’s promises embody the grace of the rainbow
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God In His Grace Gives Second Chances1. Sin never leads to success
2. Every sermon is a second chance
3. Silence does not mean God is absent
4. Saved people worship
5. God’s grace hits the reset button on life
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus protects us from the flood of God’s judgment
1. True Faith Does Something
2. God Can Handle It
3. Two paths and One Way
4. Jesus is Your Best Refuge
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our Sin is great but our Savior is greater
1. Your Sin is Great
2. God's Judgment is Dreadful
3. God's Grace is Amazing
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel Brings Hope To The Lost
1. We have confidence in our value
2. We have sorrow in our curse
3. We have joy in our walk
4. We have hope in our future
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Find Hope When We Call On The Name Of The Lord
1. God is gracious to you
2. Your sin comes with a high cost
3. You need a Savior
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the Book of Genesis with the series "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The blood of Jesus clears our record of sin
1. Sin starts in the heart
2. Sin alters how you feel
3. Sin is not your friend
4. Sin sears your conscience
5. Sin calls for judgment
6. Sin is covered by mercy
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the biblical foundations of family with the series "Family Matters."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers pass on the legacy of the Gospel
1. The legacy of the Gospel is historic
2. The legacy of the Gospel is unifying
3. The legacy of the Gospel is personal
4. The legacy of the Gospel is contagious
5. The legacy of the Gospel is gifted
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the biblical foundations of family with the series "Family Matters."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Godly homes are led by Christlike parents
1. Godly homes have leadership
2. Godly homes have love
3. Godly homes have training and teaching
4. Godly homes have grace
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we study the biblical foundations of family with the series "Family Matters."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our world is built on healthy families
1. Healthy families are defined by God
2. Healthy families are rooted in obedience to God
3. Healthy families honor gifts from God
4. Healthy families lead to many blessings from God
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Risen Christ Makes Us Worthy
As we think about the risen Christ. I want to show you what that resurrection accomplish for us in eternity.
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We hope in His plan to make us worthy
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We trust in His prophecy to make us worthy
Reasons Christ is Worthy
- Prophecy
- Resurrection
- Cross
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Power
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We worship in His person to make us worthy
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Jesus Christ Is The True Savior We Need
We Need A Savior To...
1. Cover our sins
2. Give us life
3. Restore our purpose
4. End our exile
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers trust in Christ to reverse the curse of sin
The Fall of Man Brings...
1. Spiritual Warfare
2. Family Struggle
3. Hard Work
4. Certain Death
5. Future Hope
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The shame of sin is erased at the cross of Christ
When We Sin...
1. We hide in shame
2. God lovingly pursues
3. We blame everyone else
4. God graciously redeems
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord gives His people true paradise
Temptation is a...
1. Battle for your attention
2. Battle for the truth
3. Battle for who is Lord
4. Battle for paradise
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Marriage Reflects The Glory Of Our Creator
1. Marriage is beneficial
2. Marriage is complementary
3. Marriage is God ordained
4. Marriage is covenantal
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ Is The True Source Of life
1. Who is Lord?
2. What is good?
3. Who gives life?
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our Creator Gives Us Our Identity
1. You were created to have purpose
2. You were created to be humble
3. You were created to know God
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True rest is only found in Christ
1. We rest because God rested
2. We rest because Christ is our rest
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Is The Source Of Every Good Gift
1. God is the source of your blessings
2. God is the source of your life
3. God is the source of your authority
4. God is the source of your significance
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God Created Us To Reflect His Glory
1. We are humbled by our Creator
2. We are valued by our Creator
3. We are defined by our Creator
4. We are saved by our Creator
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Our Purpose Is Found In Our Creator
1. We find ORDER in our Creator
2. We find PEACE in our Creator
3. We find PROVISION in our Creator
4. We find GOOD in our Creator
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we walk through the Book of Genesis in a sermon series titled "Origins."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: There Is Power In The Word Of God
1. God speaks with love
2. God speaks with power
3. God speaks with grace
4. God speaks with hope
Pastor Nathan Brown walks us through Hebrews 10:19-25.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we begin a new sermon series titled "Origins," a study in the Book of Genesis.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We Find Our Significance in God's Story
1. God is the beginning and end of our story1
2. God is the main character of our story
3. God is the author of our story
4. God is the solution of our story
Join Dr. Ken Coley on a "bear hunt" as we walk through Galatians 6 with a sermon titled "The Apostle Paul and the Three Bears."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we conclude our Christmas sermon series, "The King Has Come."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Lord Disciplines His Children
1. The Lord’s Discipline Shows Love
2. The Lord’s Discipline Assures Sonship
3. The Lord’s Discipline Brings Life
4. The Lord’s Discipline Requires Patience
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we celebrate Christmas with a special sermon series titled "The King Has Come."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ's Birth Brings Good News To All People
1. Good news comes with a process
2. Good news is about a person
3. Good news is proclaimed
4. Good news brings us to worship
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we celebrate Christmas with a special sermon series titled "The King Has Come."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ came to save sinners
1 Planned Savior
2 Providential Savior
3 Poor Savior
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we celebrate Christmas with a special sermon series titled "The King Has Come."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Grace Of God Visits Us At Christmas
1. Humbling grace of God
2. Awesome grace of God
3. Miraculous grace of God
4. Faithful grace of God
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we celebrate Christmas with a special sermon series titled "The King Has Come."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christ's Birth Brings Hope To The World Today
1. God is bigger than you can imagine
2. God is speaking to you now
3. God is the Savior you need
4. God is with you forever
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we take a look at Gratitude from a Biblical perspective.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The greatness of God brings gratitude to the hearts of believers
1. We Study His Greatness
2. We Remember His Greatness
3. We Experience His Greatness
4. We Praise His Greatness
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we take a look at Gratitude from a Biblical perspective.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We thank God because he is the greatest giver and gift ever given
1. Thankful for our Creator God
2. Thankful for our Self Sufficient God
3. Thankful for our Designer God
4. Thankful for our Sovereign God
5. Thankful for our Knowable God
6. Thankful for our Just God
7. Thankful for our Savior
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: God’s grace causes believers to be sacrificial givers
1. We give because we love one another
2. We give because we love the lost
3. We give because we love God
4. We give because God loves us
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: True Contentment is only found in Christ
1. Learn to be content with God’s timing
2. Learn to be content with poverty
3. Learn to be content with prosperity
4. Learn to be content with Christ’s power
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Having the mind of Christ gives us the peace of God
1. The Gospel causes us to think different
2. The Gospel causes us to act different
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Peace of God is for all believers
1. We Must Always Rejoice
2. We Must Be Gracious
3. We Must Not Worry
4. You Can Have Peace
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel naturally brings about joy in our lives.
1. The Gospel brings joy in our spiritual disciplines
2. The Gospel brings joy in our church
3. The Gospel brings joy in our Lord
Join Pastor Jim Gillespie as we celebrate Biker Sunday with a message from Romans 12:1-2 entitled "He is Worthy"
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we look at some of the foundational things that make a church, with a short series called The Church Defined.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Church does ministry together
1. The Lord gives the church gifted leaders
2. The Lord gives the church gifted members
3. The Lord gives the church a healthy body
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we look at some of the foundational things that make a church, with a short series called The Church Defined.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers Mark New Life in Christ with Baptism
1. Baptism is for the Saved
2. Baptism is for your Faith
3. Baptism is for the Picture
4. Baptism is for Jesus
5. Baptism is for the Church
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we look at some of the foundational things that make a church, with a short series called The Church Defined.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The church fellowships around the Lord’s Table
1. Honor the Lord
2. Fellowship with each other
3. Remember the cross
4. Examine our lives
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Christians Stand Firm in the Faith Together
1. We stand in love
2. We stand in unity
3. We stand in grace
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: We are called to live as citizens of Christ’s Kingdom
1. Walk like the sheep
2. Watch out for the wolves
3. Wait for the Lamb
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Believers are always pursuing Christ
1. Mature believers are aware of their struggle
2. Mature believers are truly converted
3. Mature believers pursue one thing
4. Mature believers forget the past
5. Mature believers strain for the future
6. Mature believers live for the prize
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: Knowing Christ is better than anything this world can offer
1. Knowing Christ changes our loss
2. Knowing Christ changes our gain
3. Knowing Christ changes our standing
4. Knowing Christ changes our power
5. Knowing Christ changes our pain
6. Knowing Christ changes our eternity
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
4 TRUTHS ABOUT THE GOSPEL THAT WILL BRING YOU JOY:
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You can’t hear the gospel too much
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You can’t listen to every preacher
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You can’t trust in your works
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You can only trust in Christ
Listen now to Dr. Scott Pace deliver "Welcome to the Family" (Colossians 1:1-8), today's message from our guest speaker.
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Main Idea: The Gospel makes examples out of our lives
1. The Gospel makes us Humble Servants
2. The Gospel makes us Trusted Followers
3. The Gospel makes us Wise Decision Makers
4. The Gospel makes us Sacrificial Saints
5. The Gospel makes us Selfless Encouragers
6. The Gospel makes us Meek Leaders
7. The Gospel makes us Joyful Givers
8. The Gospel makes us Submissive Planners
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we continue our new sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
Join Pastor Mike Powers as we begin a new sermon series in the Book of Philippians!
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
The third and final message from Dr. Mike Powers' introductory sermon series, "The Great Physician."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
The second message from Dr. Mike Powers' introductory sermon series, "The Great Physician."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.
The first message from Dr. Mike Powers' introductory sermon series, "The Great Physician."
Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.