Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church

"Pilate's Staircase" is a famous landmark unlikely to be the genuine article, but it's nonetheless attracted many Christian pilgrims, notably including Martin Luther. Our speaker today, Dr. Steven Grabiner, uses Pilate's staircase as a metaphor for the steps that Pilate took from intrigue (even mild belief) to self-righteous departure from Jesus. These steps are a cautionary tale for us--are we sl...

Have you ever met your doppelganger, or known someone who claims to have met them? Well, prophets told Israel (and us) that Elijah would have a doppelganger of sorts, in spirit and power, preparing the way the Messiah's first arrival as well soon before the "dreadful day of the Lord" that is yet to come. Pastor Greg challenges us, how can we--as a church and individuals--reflect the spirit and pow...

Our audio kicks on part way through intro, where the speaker briefs us on the state of the Israelite nation leading up to its 70-year captivity. As Israel lost focus on the source of their blessings and started building an empire unto itself instead of unto God, their empire crumbled. Near the end of their period of captivity, when they began to forget the lessons learned along the way, they riske...

A few brave adventurers have looked for their thrills atop Mount Everest. In a less literal sense, others seek their rousing mountaintop moment with God, hoping for God to reveal Himself spectacularly as He did for Elijah and Israel on Mount Carmel. But what good was that mountaintop moment for Elijah when, hours later, he forgot his God and ran for his life? Pastor Greg reflects on Elijah's exper...

God referred to David as the man after His own heart. And yet, this same David struggled with a heart problem that culminated in murder. Though our experience may differ on the 'murder' part, we often suffer from the same heart problem as David. In this episode, though, Lucas Reutebuch lays out steps from David's experience to show we, too, can inquire of the Lord for a clean heart and a renewed s...

The challenge rang out across Mount Carmel as Elijah challenged King Ahab, the priests of Baal, and a wayward Israel: "If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." It was met, at first, with silence. Every day, we make choices that shape--and reshape--who we are. Listen as Pastor Greg reminds us how the same mighty, spectacular God who made His presence known on Mount Carmel th...

This sermon opens with a story of a man and his elderly father-in-law escaping the recent Palisades Fire. (Apologies for the delayed start to recording!) Elijah went straight into action when prompted by God's calling. But as he waited for God's plan to take full effect, he experienced drought like his enemies when the brook of Cherith dried up. While we, too, can find ourselves waiting for God's...

Before Abraham's story played out and showed him worthy of dominating Hebrews' "Faith Chapter," several of the actions he took early in his story proved fear-driven and short-sighted. We are all that version of Abraham at times, no? Hospice chaplain Brian Burgess offers demonstrations, both scriptural and applied, of how we can assess and approach our challenges with a level head and a peace of mi...

Though church was cancelled today on account of snowy/icy roads, Pastor Greg made sure we experienced the warmth of the Holy Spirit anyway. Join in for a cozy Bible study to learn how God can make you white as snow. Study by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on January 11, 2025, at Pastor Greg's home office.

In a time of growing calls for religious liberty from places of power, it's more important than ever to know exactly what that means to us as individuals and a church. Is it possible that the current popular movement is a dangerous repetition of the past? This week's message explores scripture, current events, and a history we are doomed to repeat if we don't seek the "kingdom...not of this world....

Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on December 28, 2024, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sermon by Pastor Bob Maehre, recorded December 21, 2024, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sermon by Pastor LeClaire Litchfield, recorded on December 7, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Hear the gripping testimony of Hillary Campbell. She reminds us on the one hand that Satan only needs a door cracked to make his entry. But importantly, she also reminds us that we serve a God who never gives up on us, like how He never gave up on her through the twists and turns of her addiction. Whatever we go through or do, the same God still calls to our hearts with His still, small voice! Tes...

Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on November 23, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"Water, water everywhere...." Water--the substance that brings life and death, that civilizations are built around--is inextricably linked with God in Scripture. It seems to be one of His most used instruments. In this episode, Karl Camacho reflects on what water (and God's use of it) reveals about God. Sermon by Southern Adventist University Theology Extern Karl Camacho, recorded on November 16,...

Another heated election cycle has come and gone. Whatever side is taken, however we may feel about the victory or loss, we may very well find ourselves asking... "What Now?" Pastor Greg points us to Acts 17, drawing reminders from Paul's experience that there's a bigger picture, a mission to reach all people. The challenge for us: Let's stay on-mission! Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded Novem...

In Galatians, the apostle Paul reminds us of a covenant that God entered with Abraham. But like Abraham, do we sometimes take God's covenant into our own hands instead of stepping aside for Him to fulfill it in His perfect will? In today's message, Karl Camacho challenges us to surrender to God, and to live not by sight or by feeling, but by faith! Sermon by Karl Camacho, Southern Adventist Univer...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope a...