Utah Wine Pastor
An eclectic mix of spiritual messages and tasting notes from a Christian pastor in Utah who takes the Bible and wine seriously, but not himself.
Episodes
78 episodes
Msg - 08-30-26 - "Trusting God with What He Has Given Us"
The Utah Wine Pastor teaches on money and stewardship as a reflection of our trust in God's provision.
Msg - "Who Are You? - Identity Theft, Algorithms, and Our Identity in Christ
Pastor Rick's final sermon on the Good Shepherd Mission of "Loving God, Loving Others and Making Disciples. He explores the Disciple's true identity is in Christ.
Msg - 08-02-26 "Become a Disciple before Making Disciples"
The first of four messages on Part 3 of the Good Shepherd Mission of "Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples." Pastor Rick unpacks how Jesus invites us to "Follow" before he asks us to "Make Disciples."
"Messy Mercy and the Power of Forgiveness"
Pastor Rick's message from 07-19-26 on "Loving Others" through forgiveness. He makes a clear distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation. Affirms that forgiveness does not require putting yourself in harm's way.
Msg - "Loving Others as Jesus Loves" 07-05-26
Recorded live - Pastor Rick's message on the second part of the Good Shepherd Mission, "Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples." He unpacks three encounters between the resurrected Jesus - Mary Magdalene, "Doubting" Thomas, and Peter. ...
Msg - 06-28-26 "Loving God with All Our Strength"
Pastor Rick's message for June 28, 2026 - He unpacks what it means to love God with all our strength. Recorded live at Good Shepherd Lutheran on 06-28-26.
Msg - "Loving God with our Mind"
Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Pastor Rick offers practical tips on how we can love God with our MIND. l
Msg - "Loving God Means Following God"
Pastor Rick's message for the second Sunday after Pentecost. The first of a sermon series about "Love God." He talks about the difference between obedience to God as a joy rather than a chore.
Wine Update from Temecula - Adam and Eve Red Blend
The Utah Wine Pastor's update on a fascinating red blend from Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery in Temecula, California
Msg - 05-03-26 "I Want to See Jesus"
Pastor Rick's message for the fifth Sunday of Easter - 05-03-26. He talks about how we look for God in all the wrong places.
Msg - 04-26-26 "Delivered to be Sent"
Pastor Rick message for the fourth Sunday of Easter. His take on Paul and Silas in prison and the miraculous conversion of the jailor.
Wine Update - Whispering Angel Rose'
Pastor Rick's review on Whispering Angel Rose' and his and Bonnie's meal at P.F. Chang in Murray Utah.
Msg - 04-12-26 - "Breathed On and Sent Out"
Pastor Rick's take on the "Preview" of Pentecost from John 20 where Jesus appears behind the locked doors to his Disciples and Thomas.
Msg - 03-22-26 - "We Have No King but Caesar"
Pastor Rick's message for the fifth Sunday of Lent based on John 19:1–16, Psalm 146, Isaiah 53:1–5, and 1 Timothy 6:10–16
Msg - Palm Sunday 2026 - "Seeing Jesus"
Pastor Rick's message for March 29, 2026, Palm Sunday. It's based on John 12:12-27 and asks us to consider different ways of seeing Jesus. We can see Jesus as the crowd does on Palm Sunday or the way the "Greeks" ask to see him.
Msg - 03-08-26 - "When We Fail, He Doesn't"
Pastor Rick's message for the third Sunday of Lent based on Peter's three denials of Jesus.
Msg - 02-25-26 - "I am the Bread of Life"
Pastor Rick's mid-week homily for the second Wednesday in Lent.
Msg - First Sunday of Lent - "Unbind Him and Let Him Go"
Pastor Rick's message for February 22, 2026 - the first Sunday of Lent. The story of Lazarus seen with fresh eyes,
Apology and Msg for 02-08-26 - "The Power of God"
Pastor Rick talks about accepting his recent call to be Interim Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and offers this message based on John 4:46-53 - "The Power of God Revealed."
Msg - 01-11-26 - "The REAL Miracle of Changing Water Into Wine"
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....
Msg - 01-04-26 - "The Darkness Has Not Overcome It"
Pastor Rick's message for the 10th day of Christmas. The message is based on Isaiah 9 and John 1.
Wine Update - Larchago Rioja 2016
The Utah Wine Pastor discusses a recent memorable meal with a really memorable red wine from Spain.