Ransom Church

Pastor Phill explores the topic of prejudice in a sermon based on James' teachings, emphasizing the need to confront biases and judgments. The sermon discusses biblical examples of favoritism and challenges listeners to love unconditionally and show mercy to others. As believers, we should examine biases, choose love over prejudice, and extend mercy to others, aligning their actions with Jesu...

In this sermon, Pastor Phill focuses on being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry, highlighting the need to slow down and truly listen to God. Pastor Phill stresses the importance of not just hearing God's Word but also applying it in our lives, comparing it to a mirror that reflects the truth about ourselves. He concludes by challenging the congregation to obey God's c...

Pastor Phill stresses the need for active faith in daily life, drawing from James 1. He discusses overcoming trials with joy, trusting God's wisdom over feelings, and acknowledging personal responsibility for resisting temptation. The sermon aims to inspire believers to endure challenges, grow spiritually, and deepen their relationship with God through unwavering faith in all circumstances. /...

In this sermon, Pastor Stephani highlights the significance of choosing where to anchor our hope, drawing from her personal story of finding hope amidst fog. By delving into the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who endured immense difficulties yet anchored his hope in God, she urges us to reflect on sources of hope. Emphasizing that hardships are inevitable but hope in the Lord brings enduring faithf...

Pastor Phill connects the story of Jonah to our struggles, disobedience, and second chances in life. He emphasizes repentance and finding meaning in adversity, drawing parallels between Jonah's story and our own experiences. Pastor Phill explores the skepticism around Jonah's story's historicity, linking it to Jesus's references and issues the challenge to face the tension betw...

Pastor Phill's explores finding true meaning in life through a biblical perspective. The sermon draws insights from Ecclesiastes, highlighting the theme of life's vanity and the pursuit of true fulfillment. Despite life's transient nature, Pastor Phill encourages seeking purpose in fearing God and obeying His commandments. Emphasis is placed on prioritizing a life surrendered to Jes...

In this sermon, Pastor Will shares a personal story of learning humility through teaching, relating to Job's humbling journey discovering he doesn't have life all figured out. Job's story teaches us to be honest with God and wrestle with hard questions, leading to deeper faith. This message emphasizes repentance, humility, and trusting in God's character for spiritual growth. /...

In this new series "It Gets Better", we dive into what life in Christ looks like. Pastor Phill discusses the misconception that faith makes life easier and explores why struggles exist. He highlights Jesus' promise of peace amidst trials and encourages believers to find comfort in Christ's victory over the world. Abide in Jesus, trust in His presence during life's challeng...

Pastor Al Miller, Lead Pastor of Starting Line Church, shares about the call to multiplication for all believers to engage in God's work. Through the story of a teacher befriending troubled students, she illustrates the transformative power of genuine friendship centered around Jesus. Drawing from Jesus' encounter with Matthew, Pastor Al highlights Christ's compassion for outcasts a...

In this sermon, Pastor Phill shares the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and God's love. By discussing the spirit of adoption, he highlights believers' freedom from condemnation and their deep connection to God as His chosen children. The sermon encouraged individuals to embrace God's love, experience the reality of adoption through the Holy Spirit, and live in the freedom an...

Pastor Paul discusses the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between believers and the Holy Spirit to influence the world positively. Love is the foundation for spiritual gifts--to strengthen the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // 1 Corinthians 12.8-10, 13.1-3  |  Romans 12.1-3, 6-8 // TAKE A NEXT STEP // Want to visit or...

Pastor Phill discusses the significance of unity among believers through the Holy Spirit. Unity is not just mere tolerance but a true embodiment of love and agreement in faith. As the Church, we are to focus on our shared faith in Jesus, showing grace to those we disagree with, and allowing the Holy Spirit to cultivate unity in our lives and in the church. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // Ephesians 2.11...

Pastor Mara highlights the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual realms, emphasizing the need to rely on the word of God. Choices in the physical world have spiritual implications, urging believers to be mindful of aligning themselves with God. Surrendering to Jesus and choosing the light allows victory in the ongoing battle of spiritual warfare. It stresses the importance of recognizin...

This week, we explore the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, remembering the need for a continuous filling of the Spirit. Pastor Phill distinguishes between receiving the Spirit at salvation and living a life fully empowered by the Spirit, encouraging believers to daily seek and surrender to the Spirit's work in their lives. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // John 14.1, 15-17  |  Acts 1.4-5, 2.38,...

Beginning a new series, "Wind and Fire", Pastor Phill draws parallels between the disciples' anticipation of the Holy Spirit in Acts and the modern church's need for a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit. The transformative power of the Holy Spirit is convicting, comforting, and counseling believers--calling those who believe to embrace the Holy Spirit's work int their li...

Pastor Phill shares about Jesus as the Resurrection, but seeing it through the resurrection of Lazarus. This sermon is an encouragement about embracing this truth, allowing it to transform their lives and bring hope and renewal in what you face today. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // James 4.14  |  Job 14.14  |  John 11.1-6, 17-27, 32-36, 38-40, 43-44  |  2 Corinthians 5.17  |  Ephesians 2.4-6  |  Roman...

This week, Pastor Phill reflects on finding ultimate fulfillment and home in Jesus Christ--how Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. It is through faith and a relationship with Jesus that true security and fulfillment can be found. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // John 14.1-7  |  Acts 4.12  |  Ephesians 2.4-5  |  Colossians 1.15a  |  Isaiah 64.6  |  2 Corinthians 5.16-17 // TAKE A NEXT STEP // Want...

In this sermon, Pastor Will looks into Jesus' statement "I am the True Vine," emphasizing the intimate relationship between believers, Jesus, and God. It challenges us to remain connected to Jesus, allowing God to prune us for growth and to produce the fruit of the Spirit. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // John 15.1-6, 9-11  |  Jeremiah 2.21  |  Ezekiel 17.9  |  Nahum 2.2  |  Galatians 5.2...

In this sermon, Pastor Stephani explores Jesus' analogy of the Good Shepherd in John 10, emphasizing his sacrificial love, guidance, and protection for his followers. She encourages us to trust Jesus, recognize his voice through prayer and Bible reading, and consider the depth of his sacrifice for their forgiveness and eternal life. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // John 10.1-5, 11-15  |  Psalm 23.1...

In this sermon, Pastor Phill uses the analogy of Jesus as the "gate" for the sheep to emphasize the exclusive and necessary role of Jesus in salvation. There is a right way to enter the Kingdom of God, and Jesus is the only way, highlighting the need for humility and dependence on Him for safety and protection. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // John 10.1-2, 6-10  |  1 Timothy 2.5-6  |  Psalm 23...

In this sermon, Pastor Paul shares about Jesus as the light of the world, emphasizing the exclusivity, all-encompassing nature, unforced invitation, loving message, and life-giving aspect of his light. We are called as followers to reflect this light and lead others out of darkness. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // John 1.1-9, 3.18b-19, 8.12, 12.36a  |  Genesis 1.1-3  |  Isaiah 49.6  |  Ephesians 5.8-9...

Pastor Phill continues to take us on the journey through the Gospel of John, highlighting John's unique perspective as "The Disciple Jesus loved" and emphasizing the importance of understanding the gospel through the lens of Jesus' love. We look to Jesus as the bread of life, how He satisfies our deepest spiritual hunger as He calls us to seek Him above all else. // SCRIPTURE R...

As we begin a new series, "Beloved", we look at the Gospel of John, focusing on the unique perspective of the author, who identifies himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." Emphasizing the profound relationship between Jesus and John, Pastor Phill highlights the transformative power of recognizing oneself as deeply loved by God, encouraging listeners to draw close to Jesus,...

Asking God for wisdom is a crucial piece within your prayer life. Drawing from historical examples and the biblical story of Solomon, Pastor Phill highlights the importance of humility, faith, and the desire for God's guidance in making wise choices. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // 1 Kings 3.1-14  |  Proverbs 3.5-7, 28.26  |  Psalm 111.10  |  Matthew 7.7  |  John 15.7, 16.23  |  James 1.5-8 // TAK...

In our daily life, it's important to ask God to deliver us from the evil one. Pastor Phill reminds us of the need for humility, resolve, and faith in seeking God's ongoing deliverance in our lives, encouraging us to make "deliver me" a consistent and transformative prayer. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // Luke 4.16-24, 28-30, 18.9-14  |  Matthew 6.7-13  |  John 10.10  |  1 Peter 5.8-...