West Ridge with John Goebbel

What was different about today? In "Serve Day!" Pastor John talks about new things happening at West Ridge and how Haggai spoke that it is important to maintain the facility where we worship.  Support the show

What brings fulfillment and happiness in our lives? In "The Lost Son" Pastor Doug reminds us that living our own way apart from the Father leads to nothing. Sin does not satisfy. Sin exposes our need for God even more!  Support the show

Should the culture influence the church? In "Addressing Compromise" Pastor John describes several examples in the book of 1 Corinthians where, like today, people have wanted to redefine what is right and wrong.  Support the show

How do we become "imitators of Christ" as the Apostle Paul calls us to be? In "The Believers Practice - Part 2" Pastor John reminds us that we "walk as children of light" towards "all goodness, righteousness and truth" "finding out what is acceptable of the Lord".  Support the show

How do you live a life worthy of your calling? In "The Believer's Practice" Pastor John references the Apostle Paul's teaching to seek that calling "with all lowliness and gentleness, with long suffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."  Support the show

What is a deacon? In "The Deacon Significance" Pastor John reviews what the Bible says are the character and traits of a deacon, as well as the role they play in the church.  Support the show

Do we tend to see God's blessings only in the good times?  In "Our Position in Christ" Pastor John shows how Paul marvels at God's glory, power, and provision all the while he is in prison!  The reality is regardless of what is happening in your life, what Jesus had done for you doesn’t change regardless of what you are going through. Support the show

How do we "edify" each other?  In "Important Reminders" Pastor John recalls the teaching from an earlier series on end-times prophecies and reminded us that Jesus is coming soon.  Pray without ceasing, shun evil and embrace good. Support the show

Did some of the response to Paul's teaching sound similar to today? In "Thessalonica" Pastor John points out that, as in Paul's day, people are asking "what is popular to say/think versus what is the truth that God says?"  Support the show

What does it mean to be a "light bearer"? In "Philippi" Pastor John shows we can "shine as lights in the world" because "it is God who works in you..."  Support the show

How do you respond after an unexpected change in plans? In "Changing Plans" Pastor John shows how it is much better to first ask God about His plans for us, rather than asking God to bless our plans.  Support the show

What did you think about the description of the wife and mother mentioned in Proverbs 31? In "Mother's Day Card from God" Pastor Manny talks about the 10 virtues of this amazing woman.  Support the show

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? In "The Giver" Pastor John outlines the nine gifts that God is "distributing to each one individually as He wills" 2 Corinthians 12:11b (NKJV)  Support the show

What is the "church"? In "The Church Begins" Pastor John outlines the extraordinary "attractional" occurrences during the formation of the Christian Church.  Support the show

What was said that convinced 3000 people who had just allowed Jesus to be crucified to suddenly turn and become His followers? In "Wait for the Promise" Pastor John recounts the story of what happened to a group of scared disciples who had denied they even knew Jesus to then become bold evangelists in His name.  Support the show

Are scars a good thing? In "Beautiful Scars" Pastor John explains that your scars qualify you and your testimony "comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble"  Support the show

How many ways are there to heaven? In "The Importance of the Risen Messiah" Pastor John shows how we can place our hope and confidence in the only true way.  Support the show

What was the answer when Jesus said "should I pray, Father, save me from this hour?" In "Good Friday" Pastor John recounts those moments leading up to Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion. Jesus paid the price that we all owed.  Support the show

"Who is this?" In "A Day of Truth" Pastor John answers "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee. Hosanna in the highest!"  Support the show

What happened eventually to Job after all the trouble he experienced? In "God and Job" Pastor John reveals the incredible finish to his life.  Support the show

If God be for us who can be against us? In "What Shall We Say", Pastor Peter DeArruda shared examples from his life where, even though the God's promises seemed like long shots, they came to pass at just the right time.  Support the show

How frustrating would it be for friends to accuse you of something that you didn't do? In "Job's Friends", Pastor John recounts the story how we sometimes do get blamed, but we can take the higher ground. After all, God sees the truth.  Support the show

What did Job's wife tell her husband and was it really as bad as some people say? In "Conversation between Job and his wife", Pastor Todd reminds us of the nearly unbelievable stress surrounding their marriage and explains how strong their marriage really had to be!  Support the show

 Are you in the middle of a real mess? In "God & Satan", Pastor John points out that our sovereign God knows all things so even in the mess He can provide way out.  Support the show

Do you sometimes feel powerless? In "Authority" Pastor John reminds us that God's "armor" is available now so that "you may be able to withstand in the evil day" (Ephesians 6:13).  Support the show