Hickory Ridge-cast

After years of pain and waiting, Joseph steps into his purpose... not because he fought for power, but because he trusted God through the process. If you’ve ever wondered when your breakthrough will come, this is a reminder that God hasn’t forgotten you, and He lifts up those who trust Him. This message explores how pain can shape us, how humility opens doors, and how true wisdom comes from promot...

We've all had times in life when difficult circumstances just won't stop coming... Despite the fact that as far as we can tell, we've done nothing wrong. We've tried our best to live for God, follow His commands, and be obedient to Him, it feels like we're being punished. When everything seems terrible, it's easy to wonder why God is letting this happen to us. Indeed, in the Bible, few men and wom...

Life throws challenges our way that we never asked for... moments of stress, suffering, and temptation that seem impossible to escape. In this message from the life of Joseph, we explore how to take responsibility even in unfair situations, and how to trust God's bigger plan through every trial. No matter what you're facing, God is at work in your story!

Joseph’s story is proof that your family’s dysfunction doesn’t have to derail your destiny. Even betrayal, jealousy, and rejection couldn’t stop what God had planned. In this message, we explore how to believe God even when we've been betrayed, how to confront and stop bitterness, and move forward... even when life feels unfair. Don’t let your past be your permission slip - let God transform it in...

Judgment Day isn’t just a dramatic idea - it’s a reality we'll all face. The Bible makes it clear; your belief determines where you'll spend eternity (heaven or hell) and your behavior determines what you’ll receive there. In this message, Pastor Justin unpacks what Scripture says about the judgment seat of Christ, eternal rewards, and how grace and accountability go hand in hand. You don’t have t...

Relationships aren’t just social - they’re spiritual. Who you walk with shapes who you become, so choose wisely. In this message, we talk about surrounding yourself with the right people, seeking godly counsel, avoiding deception, and living out God’s call to reconciliation. If you want stronger, healthier, more purposeful relationships, this one’s for you!

God has an amazing plan and future in store for you, and for everyone He's created. But sometimes, our own mistakes and sins sabotage that future. We trade in God's best for something worse. How can we turn our life around? How can we turn from our sin, our mistakes, our past habits, and our present addictions so that we can live for God? In this message, Pastor Justin shares the "Four R's" that l...

It’s easy to trust what we can see - our friends, our plans our finances, our abilities. But what happens when those things fail us? This message is all about how to trust God when life is a mess, and our doubts feel overwhelming. If you’re wrestling with questions, or just trying to hold on, this sermon is a reminder that God welcomes your rawness, honesty, and doubts... and that through it all,...

Ever feel like real change is impossible - like you're stuck in the same patterns no matter how hard you try? In this message, we dive into one of the least likely "favorite" Bible verses (Romans 7:24) to uncover what Scripture really says about transformation. Spoiler: the answer isn’t more willpower, and it isn't to continue feeling guilt and shame over what you've done, either.

We all have times where we feel like God is distant... where we don't sense His presence like we used to, and wonder if He's still here. In this message, Pastor Justin explores what the Bible says about God, His closeness, and our relationship with Him. We'll look at three common slip-ups that can cause us to be confused and miss God, and how we can always call out to Him, and trust that His love...

Trauma. Abuse. Sickness. Death. Disasters. We live in a world filled with absolute evil and terrible horrors... many of which directly impact us and the people we love. Why does an all-powerful God who says He loves us let these things happen? Why does a God of justice allow suffering to happen to innocent victims? In this message, Pastor Justin looks at what the Bible has to say about these diffi...

One of the most common questions we have about Christianity is about the existence of hell. What is it really? What purpose does it serve? And how can a God who describes himself as fully loving send people there? In this message, Pastor Justin explores the topic of Heaven and Hell using the full-breadth of the Bible and what Jesus teaches as a guide to help answer these difficult questions.

Everyone knows John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son..." We understand that God loves the world, but we struggle to believe that He really loves us individually, and uniquely. How could God love us when He knows all the bad things we've done? How can He love us when we hate ourselves, and when we feel unlovable? In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down how each person...

As we close out the book of Jonah, these are three truths and lessons that we can find in the final chapter. Truth's that remind us that it's not all about us!

Do you ever feel like you've messed up too many times? Has the fear set in that you've used up too much of God's grace, and too many of His "second chances"? If that's you, we want you to know that there is no distance that God won't cross to win you back, and welcome you home! In this message, Pastor Aaron breaks down Jonah Chapter 3 to look at how when we repent, and turn to God, He is faithful...

Ever been in a season of waiting? Where you feel trapped, and that there's nothing you can do? At some point or another, we all find ourselves there. In this message, Pastor Justin shares from the Book of Jonah, where we can learn how to find God's provision in the face of our problems... How we can cry out to Him, no matter what, and how when we commit our ways to the Lord and praise Him, that a...

Most of us have heard of Jonah and the famous whale or big fish. But the Book of Jonah isn't really about a whale. It's about what happens when our plans and desires run counter to God's plans. What should we do when God tells us something we don't want to hear? How do we choose obedience instead of choosing our own way? In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down the first chapter of Jonah to shar...

One day Jesus' disciples began arguing about status, power, and prestige. Jesus pulled them aside, and shared that while the world cares about those things, it should be "not so for you." In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down how those four words still apply to us today (not so for us) as His followers. Because what's easiest, most fun, most comfortable, or gives us the most glory, can't be w...

"He must increase, but I must decrease." A famous Bible verse that is jam-packed with truth for our lives. Choosing to decrease our own following, our own glory, our own finances, to give Jesus the honor is a must for all Christians. And when we begin to walk it out, we are rewarded with deep and lasting joy! Check out this week's special message from Mike Steinsdoerfer where we explore all of tha...

When we become followers of Jesus, He becomes the new standard for our lives. Not our old way of living, or what comes easily or naturally to us. How can we walk out the difficult call to SUBMIT to Jesus, and DIE to ourselves? In this message, Pastor Andy explores the story of the rich, young ruler found in Mark chapter 10 to share how we can learn from this pivotal biblical moment!

Jesus invites us to a different way of life - one that often seems completely backward from how our hearts and this world tell us to live. Our culture tells us to strive for more; more followers, more clicks, more power, more money, and more influence. To climb our way to the top... But Jesus was at the top and left it all to make Himself nothing. He became poor, lived a humble life, and chose to...

We all wish we could go back in time and talk to our past self. But what if you could talk to your future self? Turns out you don't need to. The actions we take today, determine where we will end up. And the greatest impact on your future you is your current you. In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down how we can make sure our actions are positive, and take us to a future we can be excited for!

"I tried to ____ and I failed." "Well, I tried my best, and it wasn't good enough." We've all "tried" at things in life. In fact, many of us are tired of trying! But what if we told you that changing your mindset to a biblical worldview of seeing struggles as "training" may be what finally propels you to success? In this message, Pastor Justin explores 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and 1 Timothy 4:7 to br...