Faith Is…
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We believe God wants us to understand the Bible. So we’ll approach the Bible with eager anticipation, confident that God will show us the truth. Then, he’ll show us how to live in these sometimes confusing and discouraging times. Join us as we make the complicated simple, cooperate with grace, and stretch toward God’s high calling.
Every week we’ll take a fresh look at the Bible and discover that Faith Is . . . absolute confidence in the trustworthiness of God.
Born a Buckeye in southwestern Ohio, Pastor Rick Stevens has served churches from Oklahoma to New Brunswick, Canada. He has been a pastor, youth pastor, and church music director. Since January of 1997, he has been the pastor of Diplomat Wesleyan Church in Cape Coral, FL. He is married to Jan and has two children and four grandchildren. His most unusual travel experience was visiting the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine; the site of the world’s worst nuclear power accident.


America Out Loud Network © – Every week we’ll take a fresh look at the Bible and discover that Faith Is . . . absolute confidence in the trustworthiness of God.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Teenagers face challenges in staying faithful while navigating questions of worship, divorce, and remarriage. Can new songs truly glorify God, or do they risk becoming self-centered? How do families handle the pain of broken marriages with faith? This reflection invites deeper thought on guiding youth, honoring God in music, and strengthening family life through biblical wisdom…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – More Instant Sermon questions, including a look at death and the role of the Bible in our lives. Then, a look at judgment. How will or how can we know what we do for God is sufficient for His high standards? Some of us act like experts on sin, but do we really know the difference between temptation and sin? As John Wesley might say, “When is sin properly called sin?”
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Christians and the political world will always intersect. Christians need to understand politics better. Plus instant sermon questions like: What does it mean that God chose a people, and why does it matter? How do we choose a church? Is jealousy a sin? Can we fear and love God at the same time? Finally, Pilate gave Barabbas the gift of life. Jesus offers you eternal life. Receive His gift!
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – There’s a problem in the throne room. Where can we find a worthy one? Take heart. He is here; the Lion of Judah, the Slaughtered Lamb! He is worthy of worship. He is worthy to take the scroll. He provides meaning, purpose and boundaries for our lives. He made and makes salvation possible!
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Welcome to the throne room of heaven. Is it at all like what you would expect? Look around and consider who is present and what they are doing. The throne is central, and worship is continuous. God is worthy of worship because he created everything. He is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power by virtue of having created and sustaining all things. What a vision!
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – What are we going to do about the church? Churches are challenging, and our attitudes about churches are challenging! The churches of Revelation had their strengths and their faults. They weren’t so different than churches today. And like today, God calls the church to faithfulness. Indeed, God eagerly desires to embrace churches. His invitation is for the church to eagerly change and welcome Him…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – When you think about Revelation and the end of time, are you filled with hope or fear? Join me as I explore God’s powerful message in the last book of the Bible. Together, we’ll discover the hope that Jesus brings and look forward to dwelling with God forever. Let’s see what Revelation reveals for us today…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – This Independence Day weekend, I reflect on God’s gift of liberty and the founding principles that shape our nation. The Declaration of Independence reminds us that our rights come from God, and we’re called not just to seek happiness, but to pursue virtue and wisdom. Let’s give thanks for freedom and the opportunity to live it out…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Explore how guilt trips and emotional manipulation impact responsibility and personal decision-making. Reflect on trusting God’s sovereignty—distinguishing being in control versus in charge—and how that shapes beliefs about divine goodness. In a world unsettled by conflict, find a sure foundation and timely lasting remedy: inviting Christ to replace worry at the heart of daily life…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – How can Christian perspective shape our response to immigration enforcement or DEI debates? As Vacation Bible School season unfolds, we honor those serving children in faith, hope, and love. Amid celebrations, ask yourself: are you stuck or frustrated? Is life slipping by? Embrace God’s invitation to renew your mind and grow in spiritual purpose today…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Celebrate Father’s Day with a reminder to honor Dad and embrace godly wisdom. Discover the Parent Power Index, empowering families to choose the best education for their children. Explore recent brain science affirming the value of gratitude and wisdom. Learn how cultivating this essential skill can guide you to a life that pleases God, lifting you on wings like eagles…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – As Christians, we’re called to interpret recent events through faith, seeking insight despite incomplete information. On this Pentecost weekend, we rejoice in the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence, granting supernatural ability to share God’s truth. May we embrace His enabling strength, live boldly, and rise to His extraordinary calling, bearing witness to His trustworthiness each day…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Americans generally view the Bible favorably, yet few engage in its pages. Criticism arises as major media overlook foundational theological concepts like Original Sin. Observing the Ascension of Jesus reinforces core Christian beliefs and delivers a potent political message: though Rome believed they defeated…
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – I celebrate the church’s resurgence led by young men, remember the sacrifice that secures our liberty, and reveal God’s offer of peace to soothe anxious hearts. I invite you to release fear, accept this divine gift, and lean into the calm assurance that transforms lives today as we journey together toward spiritual renewal and lasting inner strength every day, truly.