Richland Center Free Methodist Church

Life often feels overwhelming when we think about changing the world. How could one person ever make a real difference? Yet God’s plan has always been to work through individuals—ordinary people who allow Him to shape their hearts and guide their steps.In Philippians 2:12–16, Paul reminds believers to “work out” their salvation, not by their own strength, but with God working within them. God transforms lives one heart at a time, and your faithful obedience can ripple outward to affect families, communities, and beyond.Join us and be reminded: one changed heart can light the way for many others. Come ready to be encouraged and challenged—your heart may be the next one God wants to use!
Recorded September 14th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Philippians 2:12-16

In Philippians 2:5–11, Paul reminds us that Jesus, though fully God, humbled Himself as a servant, even to death on a cross. Because of this, God has exalted Him and given Him the name above every name.
This week, Pastor Tim Ward shares how the name of Jesus is saving, precious, comforting, conquering, and exalted. From stories of transformed lives to the hope we hold in sorrow and death, we are called to honor the name of Jesus and follow His example of humility and obedience.
Join us as we lift high the name that is above every name—Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recorded September 7th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Philippians 2:5-11

On this Labor Day weekend, our community gathered under the tent at Krouskop Park for the annual Community Worship Service. Churches from across Richland County came together in unity to lift up the name of Jesus in worship, prayer, and fellowship.
This year’s guest speaker was Dave Gerry, a longtime Madison-area businessman, founder of The Princeton Club, and co-founder of SaltCo. While his career has seen great success, Dave shared not about building earthly kingdoms but about living with God at the center of every pursuit. Drawing from his own experiences, he encouraged us to put Christ first in our lives, to trust Him even when the path seems uncertain, and to believe that God is preparing to bless our community when His people walk together in unity.
Dave’s heartfelt message wove together personal stories of faith in the marketplace, testimonies of answered prayer, and a powerful call for believers to “step over the line” and boldly live out their faith beyond the walls of the church. His challenge was clear: when we put God first, He directs our steps and multiplies our efforts in ways only He can.
May this message encourage you to trust God more deeply, value the unity of His people, and live with the confidence that He desires to work in and through you for His glory.Recorded August 31st, 2025Message by Dave Gerry

When music, lights, and activity fade away, what’s left at the center of worship? For the church in Philippi, Paul pointed them to the example of Christ Himself — humility, obedience, and self-giving love. Worship is not measured by performance or atmosphere but by a heart aligned with Jesus.
This Sunday, Pastor Tim will remind us that true worship flows from surrender — laying aside pride, lifting up Christ, and uniting as one body in His name. Come ready to listen, reflect, and respond. Let this be the day we return to the heart of worship — because it’s all about Him.
Recorded Sunday, August 24th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Philippians 2:1-11Special music: “The Heart of Worship” by Matt Redman, performed by Liz Niemeyer. © 1999 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing). Used with permission. CCLI Streaming License #CSPL059304.

Grace and peace. These two words, often paired together in Paul’s letters, hold deep meaning for how the church is called to live and grow together.
In Philippians 1:2-6, Paul reminds the believers that what God begins in them, He is faithful to complete. Grace and peace go hand in hand, just as faith and good works, encouragement and perseverance, prayer and action. When God brings His people together, He weaves their lives into a greater purpose—working all things together for His glory.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Tim shares how the things that belong together in the Christian life also work together to form a living testimony of God’s ongoing work.Recorded Sunday, August 17th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Philippians 1:2-6

We know God the Father and God the Son—but for many, God the Spirit feels mysterious, even hard to understand. Yet it is through the Holy Spirit that we hear from God, receive His guidance, and experience His power. In Scripture, we see that the Spirit never forces His way in; He comes where He is welcomed.
Dave Ewing takes us from the sending of the disciples, to Jesus’ deliverance of the man possessed by Legion in Mark 5, to the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost. In each account, the Spirit brings life-changing power—but only to those ready to receive Him. We’ll consider what it means to “host the presence” of God, how rejecting the Spirit grieves Him, and why preparation and obedience are essential if we want to see His work in our lives and community.
Come ready to open the door. The Spirit is speaking—will you receive Him?
Recorded August 10th, 2025Message by Dave EwingScripture: Mark 5:1-20

Something sacred happens at the Lord’s Table—but what exactly? Is it just a symbol, a reminder, a ritual… or is there more going on than meets the eye?
In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul passes along what he received directly from the Lord: that communion is more than bread and cup—it’s participation. It’s remembrance, yes, but also proclamation. It’s a moment of self-examination, shared unity, and tangible grace. This week, we’ll reflect on what happens when we gather at the Table, what it means to partake “in a worthy manner,” and how communion shapes our lives both individually and as a church body.
Join us as we come to the Table—ready to remember, ready to receive, and ready to respond.Recorded August 3rd, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

For some, the word tithe conjures up guilt, confusion, or even skepticism. Maybe it’s been used like a spiritual tax, or perhaps it’s been tangled up with flashy promises of blessing. Somewhere along the way, tithing got a reputation it was never meant to have.
In Leviticus 27:30–32, God calls Israel to set apart a tenth as an act of recognition and trust. It’s a reminder that everything belongs to God, and He invites His people to return a portion as holy — set apart to Him. Pastor Tim walks us through what tithing meant for Israel, how it’s been misunderstood today, and how a rightly ordered view of giving reveals where our hearts truly are.
“Tithe Gets a Bad Rap”— maybe it’s time we listened to God’s version instead.
Recorded July 27th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Leviticus 27:30-32

When we think about holiness, we often picture something distant—set apart, sacred, almost unreachable. But what if holiness was meant to be practiced in the everyday? What if it looked less like ritual perfection and more like walking faithfully with God, step by step?
In Leviticus 26, God outlines the blessings that come from obedience and the consequences of turning away. Yet embedded in this covenant is a relational call: to live with God, to walk in His ways, and to be His people.
God is still calling His people to walk with Him. Will we respond with obedience that reflects a life set apart? Join us as we explore practical holiness.Recorded July 20th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Leviticus 26:1-13, 40-45

What would happen if Jesus came to your house? Would He find evidence of a faithful life, or signs of something growing that shouldn’t be there?
In Leviticus 14, God gives Israel instructions on how to deal with mildew found in their homes—guidelines that may seem obscure but carry deeper meaning. Consider what it means to examine our lives and homes through a spiritual lens. Whether it’s mildew on the walls or something unseen in our hearts, God has always been interested in making things clean and whole again.
What needs to be cleansed? What needs to be surrendered? Come and consider what true restoration looks like when Jesus is the one doing the inspection.
Recorded July 13th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Leviticus 14:33-53