Word of Life
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWord of Life is the radio and podcast ministry of Richard Schork. Richard is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Monrovia in Monrovia California.
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Mark 14:43-52 Courage in The Face of Darkness Part 2
August 22, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBDo you sometimes feel like everything that could go wrong, goes wrong? Do you have things come against you? TAKE HEART! Your life belongs to God! He has promised good to those whose hope and trust are in Him! Today Pastor Richard speaks about Jesus' example of stepping into courage no matter the circumstance. He did it in Jesus fashion. With grace. With mercy. Regardless of the betrayal, of the mob that was coming to take him away. God trusted in the promises spoken over His life. Will ...
Mark 14:43-52 Courage in The Face of Darkness Part 1
August 15, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBBetrayed. Have you ever felt that sting? It's something so hard, so hurtful. It happens to so many of us. What do you do when this happens? How do you react? Pastor Richard's message today talks about Judas' betrayal and how Jesus responds. We are also reminded that when that moment of betrayal was happening, our Lord, with COURAGE, stepped into what God was calling him to. He did not flee in the face of danger like the others. My friend, are you being called to take courage in a situat...
Mark 14:26-42 Gethsemane Part 3
August 08, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThere are just some things vital to your health, to your well-being. Water. Food. Shelter. Did you ever think that prayer should be included in that list? Today, Pastor Richard continues to remind us that Jesus' prayer life was what helped him get through his own struggling will in Gethsemane to do the will of his Father. Guess what? This discipline of praying doesn't just happen with a snap of your fingers. If you desire to obey Jesus in all that He has for you to do, cultivate listenin...
Mark 14:26-42 Gethsemane Part 2
August 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBSo many times throughout our lives we have lonely seasons or moments. Do you find comfort in your soul when others can sympathize with you? What about when there is no one who can meet you in your weakness? Today, Pastor Richard shares with us the JOY of having a Savior who understands and walks beside us. He meets us where we are at. Check yourself closely though that when you are strengthened by the Lord, that you don't take the credit. What are you apart from Jesus?
Mark 14:26-42 Gethsemane Part 1
July 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's HARD. It's DIFFICULT. Our will or our Father's will? Do you grapple with this? The flesh doesn't always want to do what Jesus is telling us to do. It's not what we imagined. It's not easy. Pastor Richard's message today speaks about Gethsemane, a place where Jesus rests. Though this time, God has to work through the wrestling of his heart. In the vehicle of prayer, Jesus learns to bend His will to His Father's will. Are you ready? We MUST be in prayer if we are to learn to obey the w...
Mark 14 The Master's Plan Part 2
July 18, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBSometimes you look for things in the wrong places. Like a library book in the fridge. Sounds ridiculous, I know. Do you look at your love for Jesus in the ways you serve, or how many times you attend church? Although those are all good things, Jesus desires a faithful heart, a heart that walks in His Saving Grace. Pastor Richard speaks today about Jesus inviting the disciples into a new relationship with him. To accept His atonement for sin. This is Jesus' plan. Won't you join him too?
Mark 14 The Master's Plan Part 1
July 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBPlans. Do you make them? Do you like to know most or all the details? Are you aware that Jesus asks us to TRUST, OBEY, and FOLLOW Him because he planned your life long ago? Today, Pastor Richard lays out the three P's - preparation, prediction, and partaking - that the Lord uses to show everyone that He has things under control. When fear and anxiety grip you, making you believe that there is no plan...PLEASE, remember! You and I can walk by faith, knowing that Jesus has a master plan for ou...
Mark 14 A Beautiful Gift Part 2
July 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBDo you think one of the greatest gifts given is the one not asked for? Think about that for a minute...how would you feel if you were lovingly gifted something just because someone wanted to? For me, that would bring such JOY! Today, Pastor Richard continues discussing Mary's gift and how involved she was with Jesus' life. He commends her for this pouring out of what she could do. My friend - put Jesus at the top of your priority list! Find ways to be a part of what Jesus is doing! Do what ...
Mark 14 A Beautiful Gift Part 1
June 27, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever been in a season that felt like everything was against you? Parenting struggles. Friction at work. Loss of a family member. Uncertain finances. Even though it feels insurmountable, Jesus works through those hard seasons and brings good. Pastor Richard speaks today about a woman who was criticized for her act of love to Jesus. Judged for her worshipful heart. There will always be those that don't know your heart or what season you are in. WORSHIP the Lord anyway!
Mark 13 Jesus is Coming Again Part 3
June 20, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWe have a lot to look forward to as believers. While the future may be grim for this fallen world, for those who are in Christ we have the joy of looking forward to Heaven and an eternity of intimacy with God. But, as Pastor Richard will point out in today’s message, you need to find a good balance for how much time, energy, and focus you dedicate to studying End Times prophecy. You should definitely be mindful of it, but when it overtakes all other areas of spiritual study, it can be unheal...
Mark 13 Jesus is Coming Again Part 2
June 13, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBAs believers looking forward to Jesus’ second coming, we should feel a sense of urgency and joy. There’s no reason for fear on our part. You may feel a sense of fear for any loved ones who haven’t come to Jesus, but God won’t allow the redeemed to suffer the wrath that’s to come. As Pastor Richard continues our study of the book of Mark in today’s message, we’ll be reminded that God loves us dearly, and He is going to bring His Church home before the horrific events described in Revelation.
Mark 13 Jesus is Coming Again Part 1
June 06, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThroughout Scripture, you learn about the final days of the earth. You discover the events that will surround the battle between good and evil, and you’ll find the signs you should be looking for. And in today’s passage in the book of Mark, you’ll find that Jesus Himself talked about this monumental time! Pastor Richard will share what Christ had to say about His return, and what you need to know as this day draws near. You may not know when it will happen, but you need to be prepared!
Mark 13 Jesus Knows The Future Part 3
May 30, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever been to a ski hill or resort? You know those tow lines that pull you to the top? They make an easy, even enjoyable experience out of what would otherwise be an incredibly exhausting trek up the hill. Our salvation is kind of like that. Jesus is the towline, and all we have to do is grab on and trust Him to pull us to the top. As Pastor Richard will remind us in today’s message, you can stop your struggle to climb the hill, it’s spiritually impossible. Just trust in Jesus and re...
Mark 13 Jesus Knows The Future Part 2
May 23, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThe end of the world is going to come. The Bible tells us a lot about it, but there’s still so much we just don’t know. How exactly will it happen? And when? What will it look like? Plenty of people have speculated on these questions, but Pastor Richard wants to remind you today that we might not know until it actually happens! We still have plenty to learn from what Scripture DOES say, so don’t get caught up in the unknown! Let God teach you what you CAN know, and trust Him in the rest!
Mark 13 Jesus Knows The Future Part 1
May 16, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThink of the strongest, most permanent structures you know of. What if someone came along and told you that it was going to be torn down and rebuilt in three days? Would you believe them? That feeling of disbelief is similar to what the Jews must have felt when Jesus said those exact words regarding the Temple. As Pastor Richard will explain in today’s message, Jesus’ words were both literal and symbolic. The Temple would be torn down, but He was referring to Himself and His own death and re...
Mark 12 Impressing Jesus Part 2
May 09, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIf you’re being honest, you might have to admit that statement makes you at least a little uncomfortable. For most of us, to live as though everything we have is actually God’s would completely upend the way we spend our money and use our resources. How many of your recent financial decisions have been completely centered around yourself or your family? As Pastor Richard will challenge us in today’s message, could you give all of it back to God or is it holding you too tightly?
Mark 12 Impressing Jesus Part 1
May 02, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIt’s not hard to find the showboating we witness in the Pharisees of Jesus’ day in the modern Church. You may put on the persona of humility and modesty, while also putting great pride in how much you’re secretly tithing or how much time you’re investing in the various programs your church puts on. It may look a little different, but as Pastor Richard will challenge us to ask in today’s message, are you more like the rich man giving a little of his wealth, or the poor widow putting in nearly...
Mark 12 Hear Him Gladly Part 2
April 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBJust as the Israelites were instructed to erect monuments as reminders of the journeys God led them through and the victories He won for them, it’s an important practice for us as believers. When you’ve followed Him for a long time, you can slip into a routine that loses a lot of the passion you felt when you first came to Him. As Pastor Richard will challenge us in today’s message, it’s important that we remember where we’ve come from and the astounding grace that God extended to us.
Mark 12 Hear Him Gladly Part 1
April 18, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIt’s so easy to see the faults and weaknesses in others. As we hear the accounts of the Pharisees, we often are very harsh critics. Yes, they were a rotten group, with some serious heart issues. But, as Pastor Richard will exhort us in today’s message, don’t be so prideful to think that you aren’t a lot like them. We’re all susceptible to pride in various forms. We easily find ourselves driven by our own selfishness and looking down on others instead of reflecting the grace that we so desper...
Mark 12:18-27 What About Resurrection? Part 2
April 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever read a story where the hero shows up but doesn’t conquer the enemy? What kind of hero doesn’t defeat evil? Wouldn’t that make him just another character? Pastor Richard reminds us today that without resurrection…Jesus would just be another character in a story. If you don’t believe in His rebirth, then there’s no way He can be your savior. We all go through different struggles in life, but ALL OF US will one day face death. The reason you can have hope is because Jesus has conq...
Mark 12:18-27 What About Resurrection? Part 1
April 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBNo matter how intelligent you are, you have to admit there are things you don’t know and things you can’t comprehend. You may be a genius, but there are some things that you just can’t wrap your brain around. Today, Pastor Richard reminds us that resurrection is one of those things for many people. But without resurrection…Christianity falls apart. You must understand that you can’t understand everything. If you knew the inner workings of God, then He wouldn’t be any bigger or any smarter th...
Mark 12:13-17 Between Two Worlds Part 2
March 28, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBDo you ever have a hard time finding balance? There are so many things in life that are good for us, but only in moderation. As Christians, Pastor Richard reminds us that we’re called to be informed on the things of this world. We should know what’s going on, but it should never control us. It’s easy to get angry or caught up in the world of politics, but that’s not God’s desire. Don’t go overboard and let information consume you; remember that God has a plan and He’ll work everything out fo...
Mark 12:13-17 Between Two Worlds Part 1
March 21, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWhen you were a child, did you ever wonder how your parents always knew when you were lying? It’s like they could read your thoughts. Today, Pastor Richard talks about how Jesus can see right through to our hearts. There’s nothing that you can keep from Him and there’s nothing that He doesn’t already know. There can be no secrets in your relationship with Christ. But even though He sees all your flaws and all of your shortcomings, He loves you all the same, and desires the very best for you.
Mark 12:1-2 Stewardship Part 2
March 14, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBGod will judge sin. It’s a fact given in scripture. Yet, it’s not the only thing you must realize. He isn’t anxious for any to perish, but instead longs to save all people. To this end, he’ll give warnings to stubborn people. Today Pastor Richard will explain how God is patient and long-suffering with all people. He offers grace and forgiveness time and again. He won’t simply discard his people, but reminds them of his mercy and convicts them their sin to draw them back to him. Don’t...
Mark 12:1-12 Stewardship Part 1
March 07, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe religious elite leaders questing Jesus felt they’d earned all they had, and deserved their religious position. Yet, as Pastor Richard teaches today, ALL they had was given by God. Their position, power, and provision were a gift from God. God had entrusted to them his people for them to shepherd and lead. Yet, they failed. In pride, they used their power for selfish gain and to oppress God’s people. And like the Pharisees, we all will be held accountable by God for how we cared for...