Richard Ellis Talks

We can get so caught up in the "backwash" of our previous sin that it keeps us from moving forward. But God says in His Word that He can remove sin completely from us. No matter what sin lies in your past, you can rejoice today knowing God can cleanse you, move you forward, and use you in amazing ways for His purpose and His glory!

We can get so caught up in the "backwash" of our previous sin that it keeps us from moving forward. But God says in His Word that He can remove sin completely from us. No matter what sin lies in your past, you can rejoice today knowing God can cleanse you, move you forward, and use you in amazing ways for His purpose and His glory!

Yeah, it's the name of a famous rock band, but we're talking about a much different kind of "clear water revival", and His name is Jesus! We all look to worldly pleasures to bring us satisfaction, but until we find our treasure in Jesus Himself, we'll always come up empty. Only He gives water that quenches the thirst of our soul and breath that gives us life forever!

Yeah, it's the name of a famous rock band, but we're talking about a much different kind of "clear water revival", and His name is Jesus! We all look to worldly pleasures to bring us satisfaction, but until we find our treasure in Jesus Himself, we'll always come up empty. Only He gives water that quenches the thirst of our soul and breath that gives us life forever!

What is it that Satan uses to tempt you? The devil knows each of our individual weaknesses, and he uses that knowledge to offer us a "hell" of a deal when he tempts us. But God's provided a way for you and me to escape any temptation that comes our way -- we have Christ's power in us as children of God!

What is it that Satan uses to tempt you? The devil knows each of our individual weaknesses, and he uses that knowledge to offer us a "hell" of a deal when he tempts us. But God's provided a way for you and me to escape any temptation that comes our way -- we have Christ's power in us as children of God!

The Bible commands us to go and spread the Good News to all nations. But it also cautions us to be careful who we share it with. The sad reality is that not everyone's hungry for God's truth, and their intention is to tear us apart. By following Jesus's example, we learn when to speak and when to be silent about sharing His Gospel message with the world.

The Bible commands us to go and spread the Good News to all nations. But it also cautions us to be careful who we share it with. The sad reality is that not everyone's hungry for God's truth, and their intention is to tear us apart. By following Jesus's example, we learn when to speak and when to be silent about sharing His Gospel message with the world.

God's concern isn't with whether or not He offends people -- His concern is with helping us live a righteous life! Part of following Christ is a dedication to being in the Word, open to hearing what God has to say and following it up with obedience. Sometimes it takes discipline and pain to bring us back to right living when we stray away, but when we follow Him, the benefits far outweigh the difficulties!

God's concern isn't with whether or not He offends people -- His concern is with helping us live a righteous life! Part of following Christ is a dedication to being in the Word, open to hearing what God has to say and following it up with obedience. Sometimes it takes discipline and pain to bring us back to right living when we stray away, but when we follow Him, the benefits far outweigh the difficulties!

We all face common temptations when it comes to pursuing intimacy and romance, and Scripture warns us of the mess of consequences we'll face if we do so outside of God's timing or His design of marriage. God wants us to chase Him first above all else. When we trust Him with our relationships, whether it's putting them into place for the first time or putting them back together after they've fallen apart, things have a way of working out beautifully according to His perfect will.

We all face common temptations when it comes to pursuing intimacy and romance, and Scripture warns us of the mess of consequences we'll face if we do so outside of God's timing or His design of marriage. God wants us to chase Him first above all else. When we trust Him with our relationships, whether it's putting them into place for the first time or putting them back together after they've fallen apart, things have a way of working out beautifully according to His perfect will.

Maybe you've heard the phrase, "God gives the hardest battles to His toughest soldiers." But the reality is, God knows none of us are truly "tough" without Him! Sometimes, the Lord needs to orchestrate the battles we face in such a way that we can't win without His help, so that when we come through the other side, He gets the glory.

Maybe you've heard the phrase, "God gives the hardest battles to His toughest soldiers." But the reality is, God knows none of us are truly "tough" without Him! Sometimes, the Lord needs to orchestrate the battles we face in such a way that we can't win without His help, so that when we come through the other side, He gets the glory.

We're all in a spiritual battle. The question is: are we fighting in it, or are we prisoners of war? We can't escape the battle, but we can put on the armor Scripture tells us to wear in order to fight on God's side!