";s:4:"text";s:5020:" There is no such thing as instant maturity. Join Pastor Rick for this message as he explains what God can do through your life when you trust him.When you don’t trust God, it leads to worry, conflict, and the feeling you have to control everything.
The Bible says we do not have to sin. But faithful people are generous even when they don’t have a lot. They test our faith, help us develop the perseverance necessary to handle pressure, and mature our character. Learn how listening intentionally and intensely will help diffuse conflict as Pastor Rick continues to teach from the book of James.In this message, Pastor Rick introduces us to the best model for forgiveness as modeled by Jesus.It’s easy to retaliate for rudeness with more rudeness, but Jesus calls us to a higher standard. But Jesus can empower you with new life.As Christians we are born again with a “new” nature through the Holy Spirit, yet our “old” sin nature still fights for control. Before sin there was no death, no sadness, no sorrow, and no difficulty in the world. If you think it’s impossible for God to bring good out of bad, you’re wrong. It’s important to make the choice beforehand to manage your anger in ways that honor God and other people.Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach principles from the book of James that will help you emerge from any crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, mentally stronger, emotionally healthier, and with greater spiritual maturity.The Bible teaches us a faith that leads to emotional health. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick will encourage you to trust God when it comes to your finances, your health, your job, and your relationships.When you get closer to God, his light reveals the reality of sin. And then we should ask for time to create a solution.Pastor Rick teaches from the book of Daniel, explaining why we need to stay connected to a church, a small group, and a ministry.Pastor Rick teaches from the book of Daniel, explaining why it is important to know God’s Word and to maintain Christian friendships.Daniel teaches us how to stay faithful, even when surrounded by people who don’t live according to the Bible.Daniel teaches us the biblical way to appeal to an authority when we’re asked to do something we don’t think we should do.Daniel helps us discover four qualities God wants us to develop in our lives: (1) Integrity — Daniel never forgot who he was; (2) Discipline — Daniel controlled his ego and his appetite; (3) Control — Daniel was willing to stand alone; and (4) Humility — Daniel was tactful with authority.Daniel’s life shows us that God tests us with stress before he trusts us with success.Join Pastor Rick as he continues to look into the book of Daniel for the answer to the question: “How can I grow from this problem?” This is a message that teaches us why we can choose to trust God even when we don’t understand our circumstances…..The life of Daniel teaches us to look for ways that God might use adversity for our good. Pull them out and learn from themRichard Duane "Rick" Warren (born January 28, 1954) is an American evangelical Christian minister and author. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach from the book of Jonah.God sees the big picture; he sees the past, present, and future all at the same time. Through the Word, he believes people can attack what he calls the five “Global Goliaths” – spiritual emptiness, egocentric leadership, extreme poverty, pandemic disease, and illiteracy/poor education. I’m sure of it. Billy later told me that he could have been with the guy for five or six years and never found out the secret to his freshness and spiritual depth if he hadn’t asked the question. That’s why you need to ask God to help you filter your words. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how to identify the emotional patterns that lead to sinful habits. The Bible teaches that the thoughts we resist, tend to persist. 3. And you’re thinking, “I just want to give up!” Pastor Rick teaches if you’re ready to give up, that’s GOOD! We see from our own limited focus. LISTEN NOW MESSAGE OUTLINE BUY MESSAGE June 17, 2020 A Faith That Leads to Emotional Health – Part 2
Pastor Rick explains that the Holy Spirit is there for us, to help us overcome the self-destructive things we do that keep us from really changing.Pastor Rick continues to teach from Romans 7, where the apostle Paul explains why we face temptation, how much temptation costs, and how to win the battle by doing what God tells us to do.You may feel totally defeated today. This includes looking to God for your rescue, praying passionately, and focusing on the goodness of God.Is there something God has told you to do that you’re not willing to do? When?” Join Pastor Rick for biblical insight into how God matures your faith.God will test your faith by asking you to do what seems impossible or to make a major change that takes you out of your comfort zone.