Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons

This week we explore the call of Jesus to discipleship through Mark's Gospel. We're reminded that following Jesus is not just about salvation, but a complete surrender of our lives. The story of Jesus calling His first disciples teaches us that God often chooses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. We're challenged to consider our own response to Jesus' invitation: 'Follow me, and I will ma...

Bro. Ray begins a BRAND NEW sermon series called "The Story Of Jesus." We explore the significance of baptism through the lens of Jesus' own baptism in the Jordan River. We learn that baptism is not just a ritual, but a profound act of obedience and identification with Christ. Biblical baptism is by immersion, as demonstrated by Jesus Himself. This act symbolizes our repentance and new life in Chr...

Bro. Ray is back from his July sabbatical and concludes his series "On Purpose." In this message, we're reminded of God's purpose for our lives and the importance of living it out faithfully. The central theme revolves around 2 Corinthians 13, where Paul admonishes the Corinthians to examine themselves and get their spiritual act together. We're challenged to consider why God may intervene in our...

Aaron Dickinson shares a message from Colossians 1 entitled, "Two People You Need To Know."

Lance Griffin shares a message from John 18 entitled, "The Truth Is Out There."

John Mark Comer once said, “Spiritual friendships do not work unless both members are fully committed to the transformational journey with Christ.” Chase Faulk shares a message from Hebrews 10 entitled, "A Confident Plan."

Corrie Ten Boom said, “Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible.” Join us this Sunday as Pastor Ray shares a message titled “Faith Displayed—On Purpose.

Paul Washer writes, “The mark of a man of God is God upon the man.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his current series “On Purpose” titled, Be A Man of God.

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Psalm 95 entitled, "The Weight & Wonder of Worship."

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Psalm 28 entitled, "What's Your Song?"

John Wesley said,  “One of the principal rules of religion is, to lose no occasion of serving God. And, since he is invisible to our eyes, we are to serve him in our neighbor; which he receives as if done to himself in person, standing visibly before us.” Pastor Ray continues his series “On-Purpose” with a message titled, Serve God—On Purpose.

Ronald Reagan said,  “The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America - our country is in need of and ready for a spiritual renewal.” Bro. Ray shares a special message titled… Three Dangers Facing America. 

“A Christian home is a place where Christ’s love is not only taught but lived out daily.” –Charles Stanley. Bro. Ray shares a message on home and family titled. “Building a Home that Honors God—On Purpose.”

Someone has written, “I am a soldier in Christ’s Army. I will not be shaken.” Indeed the Bible teaches that we are engaged in a cosmic spiritual battle that is being fought every day. Bro. Ray shares a message titled, “Be A Culture Warrior for God—On Purpose”.

John Stott said, “We should not ask, ‘What is wrong with the world?’ for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather we should ask, “What has happened to salt and light?” Jesus calls us to infiltrate our culture. Bro. Ray continues his series, On Purpose with his next message—“Be Salt and Light—On Purpose.”

Billy Graham once said, “Our world today so desperately hungers for hope, yet uncounted people have almost given up. There is despair and hopelessness on every hand. Let us be faithful in proclaiming hope that is in Jesus.”

Neil Anderson writes, “Your greatest fulfillment in life will come when you discover your unique gifts and abilities and use them to edify others and glorify the LORD.” You have been gifted by God on purpose! Join us this Sunday as Bro. Ray shares a message titled, Gifted—On Purpose.

As Christians we should be different. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Bro. Ray continues his series, On Purpose with a message titled, “Be Different—On Purpose (Pt. B)

Michael Youssef said, “Only in the Cross of Christ will we receive power when we are powerless. We will find strength when we are weak. We will experience hope when our situation is hopeless. Only in the Cross is there peace for our troubled hearts.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, 5 Things to Remember About the Cross.

William Lane Craig said, “If you are sincerely seeking God, God will make His existence evident to you.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, The Pursuit of God from his current series… Living On Purpose.

Charles H. Spurgeon said, “The seasons change and you change, but the Lord abides evermore the same, and the streams of His love are as deep, as broad and as full as ever.”  Pastor Ray shares a new message titled, Live in Your Season—On Purpose

Thomas Watson said, “If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within. The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble.” Pastor Ray shares his next message from his current series titled, Live In Peace—On Purpose.

C.S. Lewis said, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”  Pastor Ray shares entitled, “Let’s Forgive” from his current series On Purpose.

Charles Spurgeon said, "True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that - it is spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth."  Pastor Ray shares a message titled, Let’s Pray—On Purpose from his current On Purpose series.

Hebrews 5:11-14 is the central passage discussed in this sermon, emphasizing the need to move from spiritual milk to solid food, which symbolizes advancing from a basic understanding to a deeper, more discerning faith. The passage calls believers to practice discernment and progress toward maturity, leaving elementary teachings about Christ to embrace a more profound spiritual understanding.