Ridge Point Church Sermons

In chapter 2, James begins to address some things that his readers really need to work on. And he starts by telling them that the partiality that has been taking place in their churches has to stop. In this message, we look at how partiality is incompatible with the gospel and are challenged to evaluate our own lives in light of God’s impartiality with us. Scripture: James 2:1-13 _______ Ridge Poi...

After encouraging his readers to be doers of the Word, James makes sure to help them learn that although doing is important, it is not the only thing, and it certainly shouldn’t be our heart motive. In this message, we see how James contrasts proud religious acts with pure heart motive Christianity. Scripture: James 1:26-27 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangeli...

In this message, given by Daniel Richmond, we are reminded to humbly receive the Word of God, prepare our hearts for it to flourish in our lives, and to not just be hearers of the Word, but to be doers, applying it to our lives. Scripture: James 1:19-25 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the forever vision of Ridge Point, led by Pastor Mi...

Most often, our trials are accompanied by temptations. We think that it will give us an escape from our trials, but really that sin will lead us to even more destruction in our lives. In this message, we see that it is important to understand the source of temptation and where it takes us. And we are challenged to keep our focus on our good God, knowing that He ultimately wants our spiritual growt...

Many times, as we go through trials, we wonder what God is doing. Along with this wondering, often comes a searching for wisdom to navigate the trials. Trials demand wisdom. In this message, we learn from James that God has wisdom to give us in the midst of our trials, but we must come to Him in faith asking for it. Scripture: James 1:5-12 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believe...

As you begin the book of James, you see him speaking to Christians who are going through hard times. And he begins by telling them how they should view their trials. How do we respond to the trials of this life? In this message, we learn how we as Christians should respond to our trials. **WE APOLOGIZE FOR OUR SOUND ISSUES** We are working to get it fixed again ASAP. Scripture: James 1:1-4 _______...

In this message, we learn our new theme for 2023. There is an aspect of faith that requires no action on our part but to trust in God’s work. But there is also an aspect of faith that requires action. To live by faith, we must display that faith in a tangible way of following what God has called us to do. This year, we are being challenged to move forward for God and live “by faith.” **WE APOLOGIZ...

In the first chapter of his gospel account, John introduces to his readers who Jesus is. As Christians, the truth and reality of who Jesus is should impact the way we live. In this message, we learn that when God preaches a message, Jesus is the Big Idea. And we are challenged to evaluate whether the message of our lives matches up with the message of God. Is Jesus the big idea of our lives? Scrip...

In the first chapter of his gospel account, John introduces to his readers who Jesus is. As Christians, the truth and reality of who Jesus is should impact the way we live. In this message, we look at the reality that Jesus is the greatest revelation of God’s glory to man. Scripture: John 1:14 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the foreve...

In the first chapter of his gospel account, John introduces to his readers who Jesus is. As Christians, the truth and reality of who Jesus is should impact the way we live. In this message, we are reminded of Jesus being the Light of the world, and what that means for us. Scripture: John 1:6-13 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the forev...

In the first chapter of his gospel account, John introduces to his readers who Jesus is. As Christians, the truth and reality of who Jesus is should impact the way we live. In this message we see how Jesus’ pre-existence, creation power, and life source should change our lives. Scripture: John 1:1-5 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the...

As we close up our series on giving, we are reminded why this is so important! Our giving directly impacts both our own lives and the effectiveness of the local church to accomplish its mission. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the forever vision of Ridge Point, led by Pastor Micah Bosworth and based in Wenat...

Oftentimes when we talk about giving, there are arguments about the tithe—what does it mean? Was it only for the people of God in the Old Testament, or is it for us in the New Testament church? In this message, we evaluate what the Bible says about the amount we should be giving! Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; Malachi 3; 2 Corinthians 8 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, an...

Jesus said that a life characterized by giving is more joyful and fulfilled than a life characterized by receiving. And most Christians would say they believe that. But our lives don’t always reflect that belief, since many are not actually living generously. In this message, we are reminded from Scripture about the heart behind our giving. Scripture: Acts 20:35 _______ Ridge Point exists to eleva...

Oftentimes we have a desire to give to the work of the Lord, to be a generous person. But we feel like we lack the resources or the faith to do so. In this message, we learn about 3 mindset shifts that need to take place to help grow within us a heart of generosity. Scripture: Matthew 25:14-27 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the foreve...

The children of Israel went through an unexpected season through the wilderness prior to entering the promised land. However, because they mismanaged this season, they ended up in it longer than they should have. Through their example, we learn how to manage the unexpected seasons of our lives. **WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE WITH AUDIO PROBLEMS** We are currently working to get this fixed AS...

Guest speaker, Pastor Rich Farinella, from Woodin Valley Baptist Church in Bothell, WA. **WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE WITH AUDIO/VISUAL PROBLEMS** Due to a location change, our recording equipment was not what it normally is. Normal sound quality will resume next week in our regular meeting place! Scripture: Acts 24-25 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evange...

In Christianity today, especially in America, true follow-ship of Christ seems to have become non-committal. And yet, what Jesus calls us to in following Him is a life that has a cost. In this message, we evaluate our follow-ship of Jesus based upon His response to three would-be followers. Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the los...

Guest speaker, Pastor AJ Lutrick, from Emerald City Baptist Church in West Seattle, WA. In this message, we are reminded that though we, like the nation of Israel, constantly fail God, He has never failed us. He is always faithful! Scripture: Nehemiah 9 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is the forever vision of Ridge Point, led by Pastor Mi...

Concluding Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, we see Him bring all of what He has said to a close with a call to action. He tells His listeners to make a choice: Follow Him or don’t. And He gives us three analogies to show us that His way leads to life, and any other way leads to destruction. In this message we are challenged to answer the question: what will we do with the teachings of Jesus? Scripture:...

Prayer is one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual lives. And yet, it is often one of the most neglected parts of our Christian living. In this message, we hear what Jesus has to say about prayer, and learn that God has a promise attached to our prayers, if we are praying with the right posture and attitude toward Him! Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11; 6:5-13 _______ Ridge Point exists to eleva...

One of the most well-known verses in Scripture, and yet, one of the most misinterpreted. In this message, we find that Jesus is calling us to confront people about their sin, without being judgy. We must speak the truth in love in a humble, helpful, skillful and sensitive way. Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize the lost. This is th...

As if Jesus anticipated both the listeners that day, and us as well, He transitions from the thought of not focusing on earthly treasures. He knows we have certain things in this earth that are needful. And yet, instead of worrying about them, we are told in this passage to trust God in faith. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 _______ Ridge Point exists to elevate Jesus, equip believers, and evangelize t...

Too often, we find ourselves focused on and investing in the things of this world, to the detriment of our focus and investment into the things of God. As a result, we are actually training our affections toward earthly treasures rather than eternal ones. In this passage, Jesus teaches us that we can train our thoughts and affections toward eternal treasures if we take the time to invest in them o...

Transitioning from talking about true righteousness and how much higher God’s standard is, Jesus begins to talk about the motive of His followers as they do their righteous deeds. The hypocrites of that day would parade their righteous deeds around trying to be seen by others. This is the kind of attitude Jesus condemns, as He points His followers to the rewarding life of living for the audience o...