West Ridge with John Goebbel

Pastor John reviews the meaning and importance of feast days and also interviews teams from several mission trips.  Support the show

Why does it seem that we focus so much on ourselves and make life about ourselves?  In "Think Differently | Philippians" Pastor John points out that we need help in order to think differently about that. Support the show

What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? In "The Eternal Drop" Pastor John walks us through the scripture explaining the amazingly good news for followers of Jesus.  Support the show

Who returns with Jesus when he returns again? In "He's Coming" Pastor John describes what happens on that day.  Support the show

When does the Anti-Christ rise to power? In "Tribulation" Pastor John navigates through statements made by Jesus (Mark 13) and the apostle Paul (2 Thessalonians) to give us insight.  Support the show

Can a nation be born in one day? In "Prophecy", Pastor John shows how this and many other prophecies pointed to Jesus being the one true Messiah.  Support the show

 What is the "rapture" and when does it occur? In "Rapture", Pastor John reminds us that while Jesus says we won't know when it occurs, we do have some direct statements on how it will occur.  Support the show

Have you wondered when Jesus will return? In "This is not the End ... until the End" Pastor John shows that the disciples asked the same and question and Jesus gave the answer.  Support the show

If God knows everything, why do we ignore his advice? In "God spoke to Jonah a second time" Pastor John recaps how Jonah thought he knew better when God asked him to do something. We know how that ended.  Support the show

Do you think of prayer as a last resort, or perhaps as a to-do list for God?  In "Nuggets about our prayer life" Pastor John reminds us that there is nothing that God can't do, but what is done, how it is done and the timing is God's choice. Support the show

Does what happened to Jonah sound familiar? In "Painting the Picture", Pastor John reminds us that we've all run from God, but that God is faithful.  Support the show

Have you ever been in a situation, like the disciples, where you are afraid of what someone was going to do to you? In "The Door" Pastor John points out that Jesus can and will show up even (or especially) in the times when we are most concerned.  Support the show

 If you plant the wrong seed what are you going to get? In "What are you planting" Pastor John asks about the conversations we have had and the people we have encountered, even in the last week. What kind of seeds were planted there?  Support the show

Why is Palm Sunday so significant? In "It's Personal" Pastor John points out it was a moment the Jews had been anticipating for thousands of years ... the calling out "Hosanna" in recognition of being in the presence of Israel's Messiah.  Support the show

If you plant the wrong seed what are you going to get?  In "What are you planting" Pastor John asks about the conversations we have had and the people we have encountered, even in the last week. What kind of seeds were planted there?  Support the show

Do we trust God with His Promises, or do we take it into our own hands to make our own plans that look like God’s promise? In "Slave or Free" Pastor John points out that it is not Jesus putting you in bondage. It is our own minds, decisions, and who you allow to influence you.  Support the show

Are you saved by following rules or by having faith? In "The Promised Seed" Pastor John brings the truth about the inheritance we are given through Christ.  Support the show

How do you decide what to believe? In "The Gospel's Power" Pastor John gives the answer, and it is not based social media opinions with the most 'likes', 'loves', 'follows' or 'views'.  Support the show

You know what it takes to be saved, right? In "Always be ready" Pastor John shows that even in the Apostle Paul's day people attempted to complicate it.  Support the show

What did Jesus say we would be able to do after praying? In "Back to the Fig Tree" Pastor Todd points out the answer is "incredible things"!  Support the show

Why are we here on earth? In "The Second Coming of Jesus" Pastor Manny reminds us while we can struggle with decisions, fear based decisions are always accompanied by negative outcomes while faith based decisions are always blessed by God.  Support the show

Is Jesus still doing miracles today?  In "What Is In Your Hands" Pastor John recounts three accounts in the Bible where faith and belief that Jesus could perform a miracle resulted in Jesus performing the miracle. Support the show

Have you gone through a time when everything seems to have fallen apart? In "When Everything Falls Apart" Pastor John reminds us that tough times aren't a punishment from God. Remember that God is bigger than the pressure of life. Support the show

What do you do when plans you believe God gave you aren't happening?  "In Vision Day 2022" Pastor John shares his understanding and it comes down to "stay the course". Support the show

When are you most anxious? In "Take Your Mind Back" Pastor John reminds us that we all have the tendency to become anxious, but there is a way to overcome it.  Support the show