Ridge Point Church Sermons

In this message, we look at the account of Jesus’ temptation. It’s a great story that outlines for us both theological and practical signficance. Jesus resisting temptation shows us that He is perfectly obedient to God. His temptations show us that He knows what it feels like to go through testing. And His example shows us how we too can combat the enemy and resist temptation!  Study: Following th...

In this message, we take Luke’s narrative of John the Baptizer’s ministry in chapter 3 and allow it answer three questions for us as we prepare to follow Jesus. Each of these questions help to bolster our understanding and faith in God, as we endeavor to learn from Jesus’ pattern, call, and way of living.  Study: Following the Savior — Luke 3-7 Scripture: Luke 3 Speaker: Pastor Micah Bosworth ____...

In this message, we look at the only account of Jesus’ upbringing and development as a young child. It’s a story where He goes with His parents to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover. Through the account, we learn something amazing about our Savior. He humbled Himself to be limited to human development—intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. And we learn some great application for h...

In this message, we look at some of the most well known details of the Christmas story—the birth, the shepherds, and the manger, and see what they tell us about the gospel. Then we look at some of the first things that Mary and Joseph did to follow the commandments in the law. All of what we see points us to truths of the gospel! Jesus came to rescue us at just the right moment, being obedient to...

In this message, we look at when John the Baptizer was born. It was a miracle for Zechariah and Elizabeth to finally have a son! But what Zechariah celebrates is even bigger than a miracle son. He celebrates what the birth of his son means—that God is coming to visit His people to rescue them!  Study: From Prophecy to Presence: Announcements, Songs, and Stories of Christmas — Luke 1-2 Scripture: L...

In this message, we take a look at the announcement from Gabriel to Mary about how God was going to miraculously cause her to conceive with a child, even though she was a virgin. And this child was to be the Messiah! But what empowered her for this task? And what motivated her to obey and praise the Lord for what He had done? It was grace. God’s grace! Study: From Prophecy to Presence: Announcemen...

In this message, we see that from the waiting of a barren couple to the preparation for the coming of Christ, this passage shows us that Christmas was not a sudden event. It was the fulfillment of promises God had been keeping all along. In this sermon, we see three powerful truths: Even when God is silent, He sees His people. Even when God seems quiet, He hears our prayers Even when answers are d...

In this message, we see that Lamentations concludes with a corporate prayer from a people who long for healing. And they pray two request: “Lord, remember us” (act in our situation), and “Lord, restore us” (draw us to You). From it, we learn the language of prayers for when we long for healing. Study: When the Tears Fall: Learning to Have Honest Prayers and Hopeful Faith - A Study in Lamentations...

In this message, we see the poet of Lamentations looking back on what was and contrasting that with what has become of Jerusalem because of the siege. And we learn something about hindsight. When we look back, even the pain, grief, and discipline can teach us something, if we allow it to. Study: When the Tears Fall: Learning to Have Honest Prayers and Hopeful Faith - A Study in Lamentations Script...

In this message, we see the first glimpse of hope, the only explicitly one in fact, in the book of Lamentations. In the middle of hardship, hurt, and processing of what has happened, we see the poet still lamenting to God. Through the words of the poet, three imperatives that Paul gives the New Testament believer are illustrated here: to be patient in tribulation, rejoicing in hope, and continuing...

In this message, we see the tone shift to anger in this poem. The poet seems to be angry, but his focus throughout is on the anger and justice of the Lord. Ultimately, it is understood that this judgment is because of their rebellious sin. But it still feels like God is their enemy in the aftermath of all this. The only remedy to this is repentance! They need to turn to God and seek after Him. Stu...

In this message, we get introduced to the book of Lamentations, and look at the first of 5 poems in this book. In this chapter, we learn some great principles about praying honest prayers. We need to pray honestly about our pain, our sin, and our needs. God wants to hear them! And He wants us to come to Him honestly. Study: "When the Tears Fall: Learning How to Have Honest Prayers and Hopeful...

In this message, we are reminded that the mission and ministry of the church is not a one person job. We are all called to be a part of the mission, and each of us are uniquely equipped to do so. We must find where we fit in the local church to effectively help the mission to move forward. Scripture: Nehemiah 3 Speaker: Pastor Micah Bosworth _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip belie...

In this message, we are reminded of the purpose and focus of the church. Jesus is the singular focus of our ministry. He is the message we preach. He is the reason we serve. He is the mission we seek to accomplish. All we do is about Jesus, because of Jesus, and for Jesus. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Speaker: Pastor Micah Bosworth _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, an...

In this message, we look into a story of Jesus healing a blind man in stages. Through the story, we see what Jesus was teaching, and how it applies to us seeing spiritually. Study: Stand Alone Message Scripture: Mark 8:22-26 Speaker: Pastor Dan Richmond _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the forever vision of Ridge Point, led by Pastor Mi...

In this message, we look at all the names that Paul mentions in the final greetings of his letter to the church at Colosse. Many times, we can find ourselves skipping over lists of names like this. But each of them have a story and a part that they played in the ministry of the Lord. So we take time to hear their story, and are encouraged through their examples to be people who contribute to the m...

In this message, we see Paul talk abour intense communion and community impact. His points about living a life that reflects that we are risen with Christ continues here as he tells us that we ought to impact others. Who you are should make a difference in the way you live, and the way you live should make a difference in the lives of those around you. But how do we make a difference? That’s what...

In this message, we watch Paul start talking about how a Christ-centered home looks. He just got done talking about how we put on the character of Christ, and he now says that it will affect our households. The truth is, if Jesus is the Lord of our hearts, then He must also be the Lord of our homes. Study: Christ Centered: Discovering the Power and Priority of Jesus Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1...

In this message, we see Paul continuing his thought on how to live in a way that reflects the holy character of Jesus. He uses the metaphor of clothing to illustrate this spiritual truth. What we put on is what people see. And as believers, people ought to look at us and see Jesus. How can that be the case? Paul tells us in this passage!  Study: Christ Centered: Discovering the Power and Priority...

In this message, we see Paul start to talk about how God’s holy character will begin to be reflected in our lives because of the new life we have in Christ. Since we’ve been risen with Christ, our lives should not reflect the characteristics of those dead in sin, it should reflect the holy character of Jesus!  Study: Christ Centered: Discovering the Power and Priority of Jesus Scripture: Colossian...

In this message, we see Paul dive deeper into what he means by us being complete in Christ. He is telling us some things that are true that show Jesus is enough. He is enough because His work on the cross is sufficient. However, if that is true, and it is, then that means that other spiritual pursuits are inadequate for our salvation and sanctification.  Study: Christ Centered: Discovering the Pow...

In this message, we see Paul share that he has a great conflict, he agonizes, for the people he is writing to. He agonizes because he knows that the enemy, fake pastors, and false teachers will come and try to take them captive by worldly philosophies and man made traditions. And he urges them to continue growing in their knowledge and understanding of God and His ways, and to be grounded, rooted,...

In this message, we follow Paul’s train of thought as he points out that each believer has Jesus living within them. Because of this truth, we need to understand some realities of our lives. We are righteous before God. We will suffer for Christ’s sake. We are called to proclaim the gospel. We are strengthened by God to accomplish all of this. We take each of these realities, and learn how they ap...

In this message, we see Paul declare some of the most beautiful and robust truths we find in Scripture about Jesus. His argument is essentially this: Jesus is who He says He is. And because of who Jesus is, there is something He is to be in each of our lives—preeminent. We should each evaluate whether Jesus really holds first place, uncontested, in our lives!  Study: Christ Centered: Discovering t...

In this message, we look at what Paul says they are praying for specifically for the church at Colosse. It’s a prayer for them to grow in their understanding of God and His ways, as well as in their actions. We see what Paul is praying would take place in their lives, and we apply it to our lives, by asking that God would do the same things in our lives as well!  Study: Christ Centered: Discoverin...