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What if the freedom we chase is actually the thing that keeps us bound? In this powerful message from Romans 6:15–23, Pastor Rich unpacks one of the greatest paradoxes of the Gospel: True freedom isn’t found in doing whatever you want — it’s found in surrendering to the right Master. Through personal stories, powerful illustrations, and Paul’s timeless words, we discover that: Grace isn’t permission to sin — it’s power to obey, Eve...

In this episode, Pastor Rich unpacks Romans 5:12–21 and explores how two men—Adam and Jesus—changed the course of human history. The first Adam’s disobedience brought sin and death into the world, but the second Adam, Jesus Christ, brought life, righteousness, and unshakable grace. Discover how God’s grace doesn’t just cover sin—it overflows beyond it—and what it means to live as someone who reigns in life through Jesus. Learn how ...

After spending the first three chapters of Romans uncovering the bad news—that every one of us stands guilty before a holy God—Paul finally turns the corner to share the Good News: we can be made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ. In this message, Pastor Rich unpacks what it means to be justified by faith, explores powerful words like justification and propitiation, and reminds us that salvation isn’t earned by our perfo...

In this episode, we dive into Romans 3:1–20, where Paul confronts both Jews and Gentiles with the sobering reality that no one is righteous apart from God. We’ll explore the tough questions Paul anticipates from his listeners—about God’s faithfulness, human sin, and divine justice—and discover how his answers point us back to the unshakable character of God. From the predictability of human weakness to the relentless faithfulness o...

In Romans 2, the apostle Paul flips the script—reminding us that no one escapes God’s judgment, not even the moral, religious, or self-righteous. Outward religion, Bible knowledge, or good intentions aren’t enough; God is after a transformed heart. In this episode, we’ll explore how integrity matters when no one is watching, why knowing God’s Word isn’t the same as living it, and how true faith flows from the inside out. Join us as...

This week we dive into Romans 1:18–32—a passage that doesn’t pull any punches. Paul lays out the “bad news” of humanity’s sin and rebellion, so that we can better grasp the “good news” of God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ. Together, we’ll explore what it means to take sin seriously, to see God’s truth revealed in creation, and to stand for God’s design with both clarity and love. It may be a tough message, but it’s one that l...

In this episode, we dive into Romans—Paul’s powerful letter to a divided church in Rome. Written from Corinth, it speaks to Jews and Gentiles learning to live as one under Christ. We’ll unpack the gospel’s themes of grace, faith, and redemption, and how they cut through cultural tensions with unity and hope. Along the way, we’ll draw inspiration from St. Lawrence, whose fearless faith reminds us to live unashamed of the gospel. Joi...

In this week's episode, we’re looking at what true repentance really means through Jonah’s story and Romans 12:2. Jonah shows us that running from God isn’t the same as repenting. Real repentance means letting God transform the way we think so we can live in line with His will. We’ll also talk about what I call the “Circle of Repentance”—a process of observing, reflecting, discussing, planning, finding accountability, and taki...

In this weeks message, we explored the story of Jonah's struggle with God's mercy. Moving beyond the familiar tale of the great fish, we examined Jonah's surprising anger at God's compassion toward Nineveh. The message revealed how Jonah's preference for personal comfort over concern for others mirrors our own tendencies today. Through God's patient interaction with His prophet, we discovered important...

This weeks message explored Jonah chapter 3, revealing God's consistent character of pursuing humanity with salvation. Through historical context and Biblical narrative, it shows how God used a reluctant prophet to bring transformation to Nineveh, while highlighting the ironic contrasts between God's people (Israel) and the pagan city's response to His word. The message demonstrated that God's nature of pursuing...

Have you ever felt like you were running away from something, only to discover you were actually being pursued? This weeks message explored the relentless nature of God’s pursuit through the story of Jonah—a prophet called to deliver a message of repentance to the ruthless Ninevites, a task he initially refused. The message highlighted how God's mercy extends even to those we might consider undeserving, reminding listeners tha...

This weeks message explored the Apostle Paul’s final exhortations in Colossians 4, emphasizing the vital role of prayer and the power of personal witness. Despite being imprisoned, Paul urged believers to devote themselves to prayer with alert minds and grateful hearts. Prayer was framed not merely as a task, but as a daily discipline and mindset—an invitation to surrender personal will and trust God’s wisdom. Listeners were challe...