Ashley Ridge Church

Scripture Reference: Romans 8:32, 12:1-2 4th of July Some sacrifices are demanded, but it’s the ones that are chosen that change history and rewrite legacies. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org #ForSummerville #BetterTogetherSC #ForSVL #SundayFunday #4thofJuly

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:8-10, 13, 39-40 Family Meeting Ashley Ridge needs a house. Summerville needs a home. Today, we’re talking about some BIG updates and have news to share about what’s next as we put down roots to be #FOR our neighbors for generations to come. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org...

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 The Bible for Grownups: Wk 4 The death and resurrection of Jesus led to a movement so compelling and all-encompassing that when captured and put together in writing, that writing became so precious and worth protecting and binding and sharing. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyri...

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 53 & Galatians 4 The Bible for Grownups: Wk 3 Because Jesus rose from the dead, the Jewish worldview became interesting and the Jewish scriptures became interesting, and what the first-century gentiles found while looking for Jesus in the Law and the Prophets was a much bigger, more powerful, and HOLY image of God than they had yet to imagine. --------------------------...

Scripture Reference: Genesis 1 The Bible for Grownups: Wk 2 Because Jesus rose from the dead, the Jewish worldview became interesting, and relevant, and it turns out, revolutionary. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org #ForSummerville #BetterTogetherSC #ForSVL #SundayFunday #TheBibleForGrownups

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:1-4 & John 20:30-31 The Bible for Grownups: Wk 1 The Bible doesn’t begin “in the beginning.” The story starts much later than that. It’s based on the accounts of a few men who were compelled to document the events that changed everything for them—because they knew it could change everything for us. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. As...

Scripture Reference: Psalm 131 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Wk 4 Faithful aspiration and childlike trust lead to contentment, also known as, a long obedience in the same direction. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Psalm 126 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Wk 3 The consequences of life and obedience are simultaneously joy and pain, rarely one at a time. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Psalm 122 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Wk 2 We go to worship on purpose and for a purpose - it’s how we keep going in the same direction. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Psalm 120 The life of faith is for travelers, not tourists, and it starts the minute we decide we’re fed up and done with the way things are and we’re desperate for something else, something better, something true. --------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:11 Parenting in the 21st Century: Wk 3 When our kids mess up, our tendency is to take something away from them. However, punishment shouldn't be the end goal of discipline. Restoration should be. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 13:4–6 Parenting in the 21st Century: Wk 2 Moms and dads dream of a future where their kids become adults and still want to come home regularly to visit. As parents, there’s something we can do to lay the foundation for that dream to become a reality. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyr...

Scripture Reference: John 1:9–14 Parenting in the 21st Century: Wk 1 Ideal can seem out of reach, and it sometimes feels easier to put it out of sight. Part of being a parent is to point our children toward the ideal, while at the same time navigating what is real. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 27:62-28:20 Easter Together Online: Power Play The obstacles in our way are nothing compared to the power Jesus put in play. Let’s celebrate Easter Together! -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 12:12-19, John 18:33-40, and Philippians 2:3-11 Jesus’ ride on the donkey started with a parade and ended at the cross. We want the parade, but do we know where it’s leading? -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1 and 5 Chasing Carrots Series Wk 3 When we give up a counterfeit version of our best life now, we embrace true comfort that comes from Christ and promises our best life for eternity. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 12:42-43 and Micah 6:8 Chasing Carrots Series Wk 2 We can try to please people or we can try to please God, but only one is possible, and it turns out to be the same one worthy of the effort. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:43-48 Chasing Carrots Series Wk1 Perfectionism focuses on our work, but grace focuses on Jesus’ work. Which one actually accomplishes more? -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:4-10 Cross My Heart Series Wk4  There is a gap that exists...but there is a way to be put back together again. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:5-13 Cross My Heart Series Wk3: "Better Than Cheerios" Prayer is an honest conversation between you and God, and when applied consistently both heals and strengthens hearts. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 11 and Psalm 139 Cross My Heart Series Wk 2 We tend to focus on our behaviors and ignore the deeper issues - what’s going on with your heart? *Today’s message deals with the story of David & Bathsheba. If you’re not quite ready to get questions from your little ones consider turning on arKids for them during the message. -----------------------------------------------...

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:33-37 Cross My Heart Series Wk 1: “Stop Swearing” Anytime we feel the need to swear, chances are high that our honesty is in question. We need to stop swearing and simply tell the truth. But before we can tell someone else the truth, we have to know what the truth is… -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving -...

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 The Blessing Series Wk 4 We are building something that is bigger than us, but we each have a critical “connecting” role to play. What is the greatest thing you will ever have to give away? -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Joshua 24 The Blessing Series Wk 3 One day our lives will simply be a story we tell. The decisions we make today determine what that story will be. It's time to make some choices. -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 10:1-18 The Blessing Series Wk 2 You are already part of a story you didn’t choose. Do you know what that story is? And what did Jesus mean anyway when He said we would have ‘abundant life?’ -------------------------------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org