Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons

Mike Huckabee said, "The reason America is a special nation is because it was founded by people who were first on their knees before they were on their feet. We are a nation rooted in our faith.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, In God We Trust—Trusted?" Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast...

Saint Augustine wrote, "To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.” Pastor Ray shares another of his favorite messages titled, “When You’ve Got to Have a Word From God.” Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast...

Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online and you can help us by leaving reviews on your podcast platform of choice or by sharing our sermons with someone you know. To let us know how we can pray for you or to find out more about Ridgecrest, t...

Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online and you can help us by leaving reviews on your podcast platform of choice or by sharing our sermons with someone you know. To let us know how we can pray for you or to find out more about Ridgecrest, t...

George Mueller said, "Nine-tenths of the difficulties are overcome when our hearts are ready to do the Lord's will, whatever it may be.”  Pastor Ray, Rewinds to a message titled “Winning In The Land of Giants.”  Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our miss...

This powerful exploration of Daniel chapter 3 takes us into the fiery furnace alongside Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—three young men whose unwavering convictions challenge us to examine our own. What makes their story so compelling isn't just their miraculous deliverance, but their willingness to die rather than compromise. The distinction drawn between preferences and convictions cuts to the h...

Solomon wrote, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Pastor Ray shares a message from his Lessons For Life series titled, “Hannah—It’s Never Too Late for God.” 

Someone has said, “Obedience is the key that unlocks your purpose.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, Samuel—The Path to Purpose, from his series “Lessons for Life…From Heroes of the Faith.

John Ortberg writes, "The main measure of your devotion to God is not your devotional life. It is simply your life.”  Pastor Ray shares a message from his series Lessons For Life titled, “Job—Lasting Devotion.”

Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "The Scriptures do grant clearly by their teaching that it is possible for a Christian to be depressed. Not that they justify this, but they do recognize the fact.”  Pastor Ray continues his series, “Lessons For Life—From Heroes of the Faith” with a message titled, Elijah—How to Get Out of Your Cave. 

Adrian Rogers said, "God grades on the Cross not on the curve.” Pastor Ray shares a special Palm Sunday Message titled, “The Characters of the Cross.” 

This powerful message centers on Caleb, one of the Bible's most inspiring examples of perseverance and unwavering faith. Drawing from Joshua 14, we encounter an 85-year-old warrior who refuses to let age, obstacles, or a 45-year wait diminish his trust in God's promises. Caleb's declaration that he 'wholly followed the Lord' appears three times in the passage, emphasizing the completeness of his d...

George Washington said,  "To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.” Pastor Ray brings a special message titled, “Is It Right to Fight?"

Billy Graham said, “God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.” Pastor Ray continues the series on Lessons for Life from Heroes of the Faith with a message titled, Ruth… Building Lasting Relationships.

The great prayer warrior George Mueller said, "To learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm amid severe testings." Pastor Ray shares a new message from his series,  Lessons For Life... From Heroes of the Faith.

This powerful exploration of Revelation 3:7-13 takes us into the heart of the church at Philadelphia, one of only two churches Christ didn't rebuke. What makes this congregation truly heroic? They mastered three essential disciplines that we desperately need today: practicing God's Word faithfully, proclaiming His name unashamedly, and pursuing His will patiently. The message opens with a sobering...

What if the treasure we're searching for isn't buried in the ground, but hidden in plain sight, waiting for those willing to dig deeper into their relationship with God? This powerful exploration of Cornelius, a Roman centurion from Acts 10, reveals a man who refused to settle for spiritual mediocrity. Despite being an outsider—a Gentile in a Jewish religious context—Cornelius pursued God with suc...

The story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17 offers us profound lessons about facing the overwhelming challenges in our lives. Giants come in many forms—financial struggles, health crises, emotional battles, or relational conflicts. What makes giants so dangerous isn't just their size, but their ability to capture our attention and shift our focus away from God. The Israelite army looked at Gol...

This powerful message confronts us with a foundational question: Are we building our spiritual lives on solid ground, or are we layering religious activities over a cracked foundation? Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, we're challenged to examine whether Christ's love truly controls us, compelling us toward a life-transforming mission. The passage reveals that when we encounter Jesus, we become...

This powerful exploration of stewardship challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to acknowledge God with everything we have. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5-10, we're reminded that trusting God isn't just a spiritual exercise—it's a tangible practice that extends to our wallets, our calendars, and our entire lives. The message unpacks a profound truth: we are not owners but stewards, managers of...

Billy Graham said, “To be a disciple is to be committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and committed to following Him every day. To be a disciple is also to be disciplined in our bodies, minds, and souls.” Pastor Ray shares the second message in his current series titled, “Acknowledge God With Your Sanctification and Discipleship.”

As we step into a new year, we're challenged to move beyond the typical resolutions about physical health and finances to focus on something far more transformative: acknowledging God in everything we do. Drawing from Psalm 95 and Proverbs 3, this message reminds us that worship isn't merely an optional activity we fit into our schedules—it's an obligation of God's creation and a pathway to unprec...

It has been written… "I have learned to use the word “impossible” with the greatest caution.” Pastor Ray shares his Christmas message from his current series “Lessons For Life—From Heroes of the Faith” titled, Joseph & Mary…Believing God for Miracles.

This powerful exploration of 1 Samuel 15 confronts us with one of Scripture's most sobering warnings: the danger of spiritual drift. Through the tragic story of King Saul, we witness how even those who start their faith journey with humility and the Spirit's anointing can gradually turn away from God's path. Saul began as a humble leader, small in his own eyes, empowered by God's Spirit. Yet by th...