Pastor Rick talks about the real story of Thanksgiving–a story of tragedy and triumph for every Christian.
Thanksgiving
By Rick Malm | Published November 23rd, 2011
The Road to a Happier You
By Rick Malm | Published June 5th, 2011
There is a sin we allow into the church, in fact consider it to be a normal part of life, but God takes it very seriously. It destroys us as well as those around us. Why does God get so bent out of shape over what we take so lightly? How can purging this area of disobedience out of our lives make for a more joy-filled life?
Dying Words
By Rick Malm | Published April 17th, 2011
Jesus not only taught a good message, He modeled it for us. In the seven dying statements of Jesus from the cross we see a summation of His life and teaching as well as a model of how we should handle injustice, pain and rejection when we face it in our lives.
Taking The Next Step
By Rick Malm | Published January 9th, 2011
God has a divine destiny for the Summit Church. From 1 Corinthians 3 Pastor Rick shares the next step toward the fulfillment of that destiny and the year long process that led him and the church leaders to this point of transition.
New Every Morning
By Rick Malm | Published January 2nd, 2011
If you have ever failed, fallen and missed the mark then you are in good company. Many of the “greats” of Scripture were also great sinners but God also used then greatly. So, does in not matter how we live? What should we do when sin “knocks us to the mat” and we are down for the count? This is a message of encouragement taken from the book of Lamentations.
A Restraining Order
By Rick Malm | Published January 2nd, 2011
When you feel stuck in a place or position, a city or job, a relationship or a responsibility that you just hate but don’t seem to be able to escape, could there be a higher purpose at work? God you be under a “restraining order” from God? Ephesians gives counsel on how to behave in the situation and Pastor Rick shares the outcome of three restraining orders God put on him.
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
By Rick Malm | Published December 26th, 2010
The sermon is long. A young man falls asleep and drops three stories to his death. What were those around him doing? How could no one see the danger he was in? Why didn’t someone reach out and spare his life by demonstrating concern for where he was? What can we learn from this unusual story from Acts 20 about caring for one another in the Family of God?
Keeping a Sweet Spirit – Myths About Forgiveness
By Rick Malm | Published December 26th, 2010
Why is it some people grow old and bitter while others grow old and sweet? Which destiny would you like for yourself – an isolated, bitter old person or one who loves and is loved by many? It is not the circumstances of our life that make the difference but rather our response to those circumstances. The Bible speaks of one response that is crucial if we are to flow with “rivers of living water”.
Leaving a Legacy 3 – Two Chosen By God
By Rick Malm | Published December 19th, 2010
A look at the lives of a young man and a young woman whose lives impacted generations to come and the characteristics of their lives which enabled God to use them to leave a lasting legacy.
Down at The Potter’s House
By Rick Malm | Published December 19th, 2010
God instructed Jeremiah to go to the house of the potter and the Lord would speak to him there. The method a potter uses to fashion clay into a useable vessel reveal steps in the process God uses to fashion us as well.
Leaving a Legacy 2 – The Danger of Drift
By Rick Malm | Published December 12th, 2010
For us to impact future generations with the gospel it is important the fire of the gospel remain hot within us. This message looks at the dangerous tendency within us to “cool off” and follows the tragic life results of a man whose family was destroyed due to the “drift” in his walk with God.
Dealing with Difficult People
By Rick Malm | Published December 12th, 2010
We all encounter them at some point in our lives – difficult people. How can we deal with them righteously and redemptively? Based upon God’s Word, this message gives guidance on how to overcome and benefit from the friction difficult people often bring into our lives.