The River Ridge Podcast

Guest Pastor Dave Hannig preaches from Colossians 1:24-2:5. 

Elder Ethan Germscheid preaches from Colossians 1:15-20.

This week, River Ridge Elder Dennis Fling preaches from Colossians 1:9-14.

Pastor Derek preaches from Romans 12:1-8 that God's mercy in His work to redeem the fallen leads to both Christian distinctiveness and Christian community.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 36:1-8 that lessons learned from the life of Esau lead us toward a perspective that is fixed upon the eternal.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 35:1-29 that the blessing of spiritual renewal is an act of God within the human heart that is rightly responded to. 

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 34:1-31 that sin against the Lord that is left un-dealt with will always lead to regrettable consequences and pain.

Pastor Derek continues in our series in Genesis from Genesis 33:1-20 that while our effort to obey God is often mixed with failure, God's desire is that we grow to obey fully.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 32:1-32 that while unenjoyable in the moment, fear can be a tool in the hands of God to work great good in us.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 31:1-55 that God’s ordained exodus for Jacob from Laban points to our spiritual exodus from sin, all to the glory of God.

 Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 30:25-43 that while God may choose to provide material prosperity, the best prosperity of all is knowing Christ.

Pastor Derek preaches from Luke 24:1-12 that the resurrection of Jesus is the most significant event to ever occur with implications for everyone.

River Ridge 2026 Good Friday Service

Pastor Derek preaches from John 10:7-16  that Jesus is the only true Shepherd who came to effectively fulfill Messianic promise for our good.

Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Genesis 29:1-30 that God’s steadfast love governs every chapter of our lives—even the ordinary, the painful, and the delayed.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 28:1-22 that God's economy is grounded in a surprising grace that leads to a God glorifying response.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 27:1-46 that in the midst of human foolishness, God's determination is to accomplish His plan and love His people.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 26:1-35 that God's presence with us changes how we live, while allowing us to be a witness to the world.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 25:19-34 that the reality of pain in our lives serves to advance the greater, and more glorious purposes of God.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 25:1-18 that God has graciously given us one life as an opportunity to leave a legacy that extends into eternity.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 24:50-67 that the truth of God's providence is a comfort meant to encourage us toward God honoring decisions.

Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 24:1-28 that faith is an act of obedience to the Lord that is practically expressed in the way we live our lives.

Pastor Derek begins our time in Genesis 23-36, preaching from Genesis 23:1-20 that while the heartache of death is real and painful, the hope we have in God's promises is what sustains us.

This week our Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Matthew 16:24-28 that following Jesus means losing our lives now in faithful obedience to gain true life with Him forever.

Pastor Derek preaches from Mathew 7:24-27 that the firm foundation of God's Word is the key to successful kingdom living.