Richland Center Free Methodist Church

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

In a garden full of beauty, provision, and fellowship with God, one voice whispered a lie that changed everything: “You will be like God.” It was a promise of independence—freedom from authority, freedom from limits, freedom to decide good and evil for ourselves. But that promise was empty.
Genesis 3 shows us the moment humanity tried to walk away from God, seeking autonomy over obedience. Instead of gaining freedom, Adam and Eve found shame, fear, and separation. What does this say about our modern attempts to “go it alone”? Can we really thrive without the One who made us?
Come hear Jo Ann Krulatz share how Genesis reveals the deeper truth: we were never made to be independent—we were made to walk with God.Recorded July 6th, 2025Message by Jo Ann KrulatzScripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Everyone wants clean living—whether it’s our relationships, our habits, or our motivations. But there’s something deeper that shapes everything from the inside out: the heart. 
In Leviticus, we read many rules and statutes that the Israelites kept to remain set apart to God, but do external regulations lead to an internal purity? We’ll see how choices, attitudes, and small compromises can defile us—and how God’s grace offers cleansing where it matters most.
Come discover how God wants to shape your heart—so your whole life reflects his holiness, not just your actions.
Recorded June 29th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Leviticus 11:43-47

In Proverbs 4, a father offers his children the kind of wisdom that shaped his own life. These are words meant to be remembered—calls to seek understanding, hold onto instruction, and walk with integrity. This passage reflects a tradition of teaching that is both personal and deeply rooted in God’s truth.
As we mark Father’s Day, we’re reminded that instruction doesn’t always come through grand speeches. Often it’s passed along in quiet consistency, in decisions made over time, and in the values we choose to uphold. This message encourages us to reflect on what we’ve received, and what we’re passing on.
Recorded June 15th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Proverbs 4: 1-9

Long before the cross, God painted a picture of redemption in blood, wilderness, and mercy. On the Day of Atonement, the high priest would enter the Most Holy Place—alone, trembling, and covered in sacred linen—to make intercession for the sins of the people. Every movement was weighted with purpose, every detail a shadow of something greater still to come.
Leviticus 16 offers ritual AND revelation: a portrait of Christ as our Mediator, our Redeemer, and our great Possibility. The priest, the sacrifice, and the scapegoat all point forward to Jesus—the one who entered the true sanctuary, bore our sin, and opened the way for us to be made clean. And now, that atonement is not only available—it invites a response. In Christ, we are not only forgiven; we are called to reflect Him.
This week, come see what God revealed in three powerful images—and ask: What reflection does your life offer to the world?
Recorded June 8th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Leviticus 16 

In the center of Israel’s worship stood the altar—and on that altar, the blood of sacrifices served as a vivid reminder: sin brings death, and life must be given to restore what was broken. Leviticus 17:11 declares, “For the life of a creature is in the blood,” establishing a sacred truth that flows all the way to the foot of the cross. As we continue our journey through Leviticus, we pause at the Lord’s table to see how every offering, every drop shed, pointed forward to a greater sacrifice.
This week, Pastor Tim invites us to consider Communion not as ritual, but as a portrait—one painted in the language of covenant, sacrifice, and redemption. Just as the blood once made atonement in the tabernacle, the blood of Christ now brings life to all who believe. The table calls us to remember, to proclaim, and to receive again the grace that was bought with blood.
Come, there’s life in the blood—and there’s room at the table.
Recorded June 1st, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Leviticus 17:11 

When a moment changes everything, we mark it—etched in stone, remembered in silence, carried in story. From the blood-stained doorposts in Egypt to the folded flags on Memorial Day, some events shape not only our history but our identity.
Exodus 12 tells the story of God’s people preparing to walk into freedom—but only after they remembered, obeyed, and trusted His command. The Passover became a lasting sign of who they were and whose they were. In the same way, we pause to remember sacrifice—what it costs, what it means, and how it calls us to live differently.
This Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who gave everything—and the God who gave Himself. Join us as we remember, reflect, and give thanks.
Recorded May 25th, 2025Message by Pastor Tim WardScripture: Exodus 12:1-14