The Ridge Community Church

Matthew 6:19-24 Generosity is not something that comes out of our hands, it comes out of our hearts. And if our hearts are centered on Jesus, we'll miss the opportunity to be generous people. Because the lack of generosity is not a wallet problem, it's a heart problem.

Revelation 2:1-5 Churches are not just called to open up on Sundays and shout, "Everyone come to us!" but rather, are called to be healthy, vibrant and a church that is FOR it's city and community. So what does it take to be this?

Luke 10:20-37 Loving our neighbor is more than just being nice to someone. It's that, plus more. Jesus tells us the answer through a story

Mark 12:28-31 Jesus was asked our of the enitre list of 600+ laws and commandments to pick the BEST one. Instead, he boils them all down into ONE command, with two parts. And it's critically important we don't miss it.

Matthew 25:14-30 "The Christian life is a call to risk. You either risk or waste your life. We get one shot at this life. Don't waste it. Make it count.

Romans 12:1-2 God's plan and purpose for our lives is not as complicated as we have made it to be.

Luke 5:27-32 | Bobby Williams | Lots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says. But what if doing what Jesus says isn't what Jesus says to do at all?

Rusty Sampson | If you're already over the 2016 election season, then this message is for you. Politics can be tricky, but the bible can help us navigate this tricky season.

1 Corinthians 11:17-29 | Bobby Williams | Nothing can divide us like politics. In a culture so divided, we need a rally point to come around, a place where we find true equality and community.

Ephesians 2:10 | Bobby Williams | Wabi-Sabi is a Japaneese phrase that means imperfect beauty. Doesn't that describe our lives? Life can be incredibly hard, but at the same time amazingly beautiful. So when it's hard, let's not forget that those scars will matter. Your story matters.

John 4:7-42 Your story becomes a testimony when you realize Jesus Christ is the beginning, middle, and end of your story. Your story is forever changed when it includes Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. You will then have a testimony worthy of being shared that will make a difference in so many lives.

Nehemiah 1:1-4 We were designed to be in peaceful, perfect communion with God and His creation but the walls of the design were torn down by sin and death. We can overcome this by living an extraordinary life which involves rebuilding what was lost due to sin. You will experience deeper joy in God and will have a deeper impact in peoples' lives around you.

Ridge leadership found it necessary to change things up a bit this week. From a bilical perspective, each member of the lead team answers some very important questions in response to the many hate crimes that have been heavy in media over the past several years. It's the leadership's prayer that they can shed some light in the midst of this darkness for us all.

Phillipians 3:4-11 Kevin challenges us all with this question, Are you concerned with who you are becoming? Deeply rooted in all of our flesh is sin. God went to great lengths to change this through His son Jesus Christ. The bottom line: We can't change what only changes through having Christ in us.

Psalm 5:11-12 AJ teaches us this week the importance of taking refuge in God; not man. People intentionally or not will break promises but God fullfills promises. AJ also educates us on a few of Ridge church's ministries. Please check out website (ridgechurch.cc) or ask one of us that's been around for a bit.

Genesis 1:28-31, 3:17-19 God did not create you to live a broken existence. Unfortunately, this became our reality when Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit. Sin brings death; death brings loss; loss brings grief. Follow along as Wesley tells the beautiful story of how God rescued us from this broken existence.

Philippians 2:1-2 Eighteen inches is the distance from a person's head to their heart. It is possibly the shortest distance it will take you a lifetime to journey. Worship is a way we give back, pray to, love, and trust God. True worship requires an open heart. Listen in as Rusty shows us all how we can be creative in our worship.

Esther 4:11-16 God wants to use you a nobody from nowhere to bring the gospel to your home, neighborhood, and workplace. Bottom Line: God's purpose is not to please you but your purpose is to please Him. The cool thing is God will step in when we step out. Bobby challenges us with the question. What is your next step?

Esther 3:1-15 Nobody says I am going to ruin my life today but many of us do not pay attention to the alarms that life is headed to or is already in ruins. Bobby brings to light 4 of these alarms we tend to ignore until it is too late.

Esther 1:1-22 The bad news: Jesus said that we will have trouble in this world. The good news: Jesus overcame this world as the "good news". God was at work in the midst of Esther's mess. Your mess serves a purpose God has planned for you. Bottom Line: Trust God is right there with you in your mess.

Exodus 14:1-31 Are you tired of failing on your own? Has the load overwhelmed you? God will carry the load for you the moment you ask Him to. God can handle anything! Believe that His power to overcome anything lives in you forever. Bobby (along with many others) is praying God's message will set you free.

Galatians 1:10 "When pleasing people fuels what we do, who we are, and how we live our tank will run empty pretty quickly" (Wes). Galations says that our identity is not what people think of us, but rather, who we are through God. Bottom Line: Identify areas where pleasing people is priority then repent of them.

Luke 6:27-38 Are you a drame queen or a peacemaker? Jesus calls His followers to be peacemakers. Bobby explains that one major way to accomplish this is to pray. Listen in as he breaks down what I titled "4 Prayers 4 Family."

Romans 12:9-21 Do you consider conflict an obstacle or an opportunity? This week's message reveals how conflict can be an opportunity for you to example the gospel by following these three truths: 1. seek to glorify God 2. focus on your contribution 3. talk less listen more

James 3:13-18 Bobby says "the foundation of a healthy relationship is wisdom." James teaches us the difference between having earthly or Godly wisdom. Remember: you were made in God's image not Him yours. God is for God! He loves you as Himself! Listen in as Bobby crafts these truths into his message.