For the first Sunday of Epiphany, Pastor Rick digs into John 2:1-11 - where Jesus is made manifest in his home region of Galilee by changing water into the finest wine.  This was the first of his miracles and his Disciples believed in him....

Pastor Rick's message for the 10th day of Christmas.  The message is based on Isaiah 9 and John 1.

The Utah Wine Pastor discusses a recent memorable meal with a really memorable red wine from Spain.  

Pastor Rick's message for the fourth Sunday of Advent explores how Advent includes themes of waiting, promise, incarnation, and the fully realized Kingdom of God.  It is a message of hope

Pastor Rick's take on how the first Sunday of Advent prepares us for the birth of the Christ Child, the ultimate Return of the King and to recognize Christ's presence in our lives today.

The Utah Wine Pastor describes a recent memorable meal - Roasted and stuffed leg of lamb with roasted autumn veggies, two great appetizers and an excellent Caesar Salad accompanied by 4 amazing wines.  Details on the menu and tasting notes...

Pastor Rick's take on All Saints Sunday based on Daniel 7 and Jesus' Sermon on the Plain from Luke 6.

The Utah Wine Pastor gives tasting notes and recommendations for the 2022 Turley "California" Old Vines Zinfandel.

Pastor Rick's message on persistence in faith and prayer.

Podcast with Kelly where we talk about her faith background, and her thoughts on Biblical worldview, family, marriage, and our reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Pastor Rick's take on Jesus' parable of the rich man and the beggar. Lazarus and how it relates to the willful blindness we experience today.

Pastor Rick shares video by Wes Huff and comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Pastor Rick's message for the twelfth week after Pentecost, based on Proverbs 25:6-7 and Luke 14: 1, 7-14.  It explores the connection between humility and the Lord's Supper.

Pastor Rick's wine update for Chateau Bernadotte.  What a great example of an affordable, classic Bordeaux.

Pastor Rick's interview with long-time friend and professor from Salt Lake Theological Seminary.  

Pastor Rick's final installment on his teaching on the Holy Spirit.  Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit?  Why is the Holy Spirit Important?

Pastor Rick describes his unlikely memorable meal in the middle of Wyoming's Cattle and Cowboy country.  A very pleasant surprise.

Pastor Rick's 4th installment of his teaching series on the Holy Spirit.  He talks about where we find the Spirit at work today.

Pastor Rick's message given at Mountain of Faith on June 29.  His third installment on his teaching series on "Getting to Know the Holy Spirit"

Pastor Rick talks about his experience in Lodi and tasting at the Michael David Winery.

The second installment of Pastor Rick's teaching series on getting to know the Holy Spirit.  In this session, he talks about what the role is of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Pastor Rick begins a teaching series on the Holy Spirit and launches it on the Day of Pentecost.  This session is getting to know WHO the Holy Spirit is.

Pastor Rick's message for the last Sunday of the Easter season.  He talks about prayer - including Jesus' High Priestly Prayer and the power of resurrection for us today.

Rather than a "sermon" this week, Pastor Rick teaches on a difficult passage from John's Gospel.  

The Utah Wine Pastor leads with his mistakes and does an update on a wine he previously trashed - the 2020 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley.