West Ridge EC Podcast https://westridgechurch.us/ West Ridge Church Eau Claire, WI office@westridgechurch.us West Ridge Church Eau Claire, WI Welcome to the weekly podcast of West Ridge Church in Eau Claire, WI! West Ridge is a church that is Connecting People to God. Our pastoral team teaches through books of the Bible in a way that connects Biblical principles to what is happening in the world today. Take a listen and visit us in person sometime! Welcome to the weekly podcast of West Ridge Church in Eau Claire, WI! West Ridge is a church that is Connecting People to God. Our pastoral team teaches through books of the Bible in a way that connects Biblical principles to what is happening in the world today. Take a listen and visit us in person sometime! en © 2026 West Ridge Church no The Voice Of God - Pt. 6 A Voice of Separation Not Syncretism Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week the saga of 1 Samuel continues when we find out what happens to the Philistines after they captured the Ark of the Covenant. We will delve into the ideas of syncretism (blending two things together) and separateness looking at how to separate God's sovereignty from our surrender and the weight of God's hand from the weight of his glory.</p> <p>This week the saga of 1 Samuel continues when we find out what happens to the Philistines after they captured the Ark of the Covenant. We will delve into the ideas of syncretism (blending two things together) and separateness looking at how to separate God's sovereignty from our surrender and the weight of God's hand from the weight of his glory.</p> This week the saga of 1 Samuel continues when we find out what happens to the Philistines after they captured the Ark of the Covenant. We will delve into the ideas of syncretism (blending two things together) and separateness looking at how to separate God's sovereignty from our surrender and the weight of God's hand from the weight of his glory.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2544 1 6ac5dd803e583ddd5bdc2899b7334a66 no The Voice Of God - Pt. 5 The Other Whispers Pastor Paul Smith <p>While God speaks in whispers, so do some not-so-good influences. As we look at the Israelites picking a battle they shouldn't have and the death of the high preist we will consider how we can discern the other whispers in battle, in our reasoning, and in our "birthing".</p><p><br></p> <p>While God speaks in whispers, so do some not-so-good influences. As we look at the Israelites picking a battle they shouldn't have and the death of the high preist we will consider how we can discern the other whispers in battle, in our reasoning, and in our "birthing".</p><p><br></p> While God speaks in whispers, so do some not-so-good influences. As we look at the Israelites picking a battle they shouldn't have and the death of the high preist we will consider how we can discern the other whispers in battle, in our reasoning, and in our "birthing".


]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2566 2 37561fcc181a43e3fdd0fd95e3c852cd no The Voice Of God - Pt. 4 A Gentle Whisper Pastor Paul Smith <p>We jump back into our series in selections from First Samuel on the Voice of God. Today we look at when the boy Samuel first hears God's voice as a whisper in the night and we discuss the role of whispers, the misunderstanding of whispers, and the triggering effect of whispers.</p> <p>We jump back into our series in selections from First Samuel on the Voice of God. Today we look at when the boy Samuel first hears God's voice as a whisper in the night and we discuss the role of whispers, the misunderstanding of whispers, and the triggering effect of whispers.</p> We jump back into our series in selections from First Samuel on the Voice of God. Today we look at when the boy Samuel first hears God's voice as a whisper in the night and we discuss the role of whispers, the misunderstanding of whispers, and the triggering effect of whispers.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2633 3 839d968e924582596f05b6e3047ba9b2 no Easter 2026 - Week 4 After Easter: Now What? Pastor Greg Simao <p>Through looking at various ecounters Jesus had with his disciples after His resurrection we discover four possible responses to Him, encounter, restoration, mission, and dependence.</p> <p>Through looking at various ecounters Jesus had with his disciples after His resurrection we discover four possible responses to Him, encounter, restoration, mission, and dependence.</p> Through looking at various ecounters Jesus had with his disciples after His resurrection we discover four possible responses to Him, encounter, restoration, mission, and dependence.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3088 4 c36ecf784157adf9d1b5426ab58a5f0f no Easter 2026 - Week 3 The Crux of Hope Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and through Matthew's account of the empty tomb we will discover the seeing of hope, the doing of hope, and the imparting of hope.</p> <p>Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and through Matthew's account of the empty tomb we will discover the seeing of hope, the doing of hope, and the imparting of hope.</p> Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and through Matthew's account of the empty tomb we will discover the seeing of hope, the doing of hope, and the imparting of hope.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2377 5 17ff08c33321664351e7c03542213aed no Easter 2026 - Week 2 The Crux of Christianity Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we study the Last Supper narrative where we discover three of the vital teachings of Christianity, the Lordship of Jesus, the Forgiveness of Jesus, and the Will of Jesus.</p> <p>This week we study the Last Supper narrative where we discover three of the vital teachings of Christianity, the Lordship of Jesus, the Forgiveness of Jesus, and the Will of Jesus.</p> This week we study the Last Supper narrative where we discover three of the vital teachings of Christianity, the Lordship of Jesus, the Forgiveness of Jesus, and the Will of Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3002 6 fe87e59624dd6b1efd70aa2b5f3a1dc1 no Easter 2026 - Week 1 Thinking About Death with Jesus Pastor Jacob Franks <p>We begin an Easter series this week taking a look at a selection of the previous attempts on Jesus' life (before Good Friday). Through these stories we will discover the heart of Jesus' ministry and contemplate death from the perspective of what Jesus saves us from when we put our trust in Him.</p> <p>We begin an Easter series this week taking a look at a selection of the previous attempts on Jesus' life (before Good Friday). Through these stories we will discover the heart of Jesus' ministry and contemplate death from the perspective of what Jesus saves us from when we put our trust in Him.</p> We begin an Easter series this week taking a look at a selection of the previous attempts on Jesus' life (before Good Friday). Through these stories we will discover the heart of Jesus' ministry and contemplate death from the perspective of what Jesus saves us from when we put our trust in Him.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2171 7 1d1adf66d7b0a23cd234c56bbfa871fb no The Voice of God - Pt. 3 Prophecies Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week, we take a look at the role of prophecy in hearing from God. We will discuss how it is confirmation, not information, and that its role is invaluable but not irreplaceable.</p> <p>This week, we take a look at the role of prophecy in hearing from God. We will discuss how it is confirmation, not information, and that its role is invaluable but not irreplaceable.</p> This week, we take a look at the role of prophecy in hearing from God. We will discuss how it is confirmation, not information, and that its role is invaluable but not irreplaceable.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2790 8 10937920f42645fee9cba5a0deb822ef no The Voice of God - Pt. 2 Hearing Pastor Paul Smith <p>We begin our message series on the voice of God by considering the two questions: What's not the issue? And how do we hear? Then, grappling with the truth that not hearing from God means that we don't want to hear.</p><p><br></p> <p>We begin our message series on the voice of God by considering the two questions: What's not the issue? And how do we hear? Then, grappling with the truth that not hearing from God means that we don't want to hear.</p><p><br></p> We begin our message series on the voice of God by considering the two questions: What's not the issue? And how do we hear? Then, grappling with the truth that not hearing from God means that we don't want to hear.


]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2741 9 936504bd7991540a0133fc0586017db2 no The Voice of God - Pt. 1 Because I Asked the Lord Micah MacDonald <p>Today we do a soft launch into our series in First Samuel "The Voice of God" by first being led through the story of Hannah where we will think about what may be possible in our lives when we seek and ask the Lord.</p> <p>Today we do a soft launch into our series in First Samuel "The Voice of God" by first being led through the story of Hannah where we will think about what may be possible in our lives when we seek and ask the Lord.</p> Today we do a soft launch into our series in First Samuel "The Voice of God" by first being led through the story of Hannah where we will think about what may be possible in our lives when we seek and ask the Lord.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2780 10 354a42f4de7bb1727de8ce2afdc891ff no 1st Timothy Pt. 17 Go The Distance Pastor Hans Nelson <p>We conclude our study series in First Timothy where the apostle gives all the final reminders to Timothy encouraging his readers to endurance in the faith so they can go the distance.</p><p><br></p> <p>We conclude our study series in First Timothy where the apostle gives all the final reminders to Timothy encouraging his readers to endurance in the faith so they can go the distance.</p><p><br></p> We conclude our study series in First Timothy where the apostle gives all the final reminders to Timothy encouraging his readers to endurance in the faith so they can go the distance.


]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2600 11 2134ad941507d24375e1189610fb109d no 1st Timothy - Pt. 16 Contentment Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we explore deeper Paul's advice to Timothy about contentment being great gain and answer the questions "What is Contentment?" and "What does Contentment Do?"</p> <p>Today we explore deeper Paul's advice to Timothy about contentment being great gain and answer the questions "What is Contentment?" and "What does Contentment Do?"</p> Today we explore deeper Paul's advice to Timothy about contentment being great gain and answer the questions "What is Contentment?" and "What does Contentment Do?"

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2811 12 4834e7886d66255d5e4b5e9dba475ef3 no 1st Timothy - Pt. 15 Be the Difference Pastor Paul Smith <p>We jump back into 1st Timothy looking at the beginning of chapter 6 where Paul addresses slave owners and slaves who are a part of the church where Timothy is pastoring. We will apply this passage to current events to understand that laws and order matter but there is a greater law of grace in the kingdom of heaven.</p> <p>We jump back into 1st Timothy looking at the beginning of chapter 6 where Paul addresses slave owners and slaves who are a part of the church where Timothy is pastoring. We will apply this passage to current events to understand that laws and order matter but there is a greater law of grace in the kingdom of heaven.</p> We jump back into 1st Timothy looking at the beginning of chapter 6 where Paul addresses slave owners and slaves who are a part of the church where Timothy is pastoring. We will apply this passage to current events to understand that laws and order matter but there is a greater law of grace in the kingdom of heaven.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2854 13 a4eac34646a58ae54021a02fc5dd27cd no The Local Church - Pt. 4 Faithful and True Witnesses Pastor Paul Smith <p>We conclude our Local Church series looking at the last of the seven churches where we will discover what it means to be a faithful and true witness. Faithful and true witnesses need to be hot or cold, refined in God's fire, and rebuked and disciplined.</p> <p>We conclude our Local Church series looking at the last of the seven churches where we will discover what it means to be a faithful and true witness. Faithful and true witnesses need to be hot or cold, refined in God's fire, and rebuked and disciplined.</p> We conclude our Local Church series looking at the last of the seven churches where we will discover what it means to be a faithful and true witness. Faithful and true witnesses need to be hot or cold, refined in God's fire, and rebuked and disciplined.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2715 14 65b4b420be27bf7a920f4ffbbd085942 no The Local Church - Pt. 3 Things Aren't Always What They Seem Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>The next two churches in Revelation Jesus speaks two teach us that outward reputation does not equal a spiritual life, there is victory beyond appearances, strength does not equal faith and obedience, and how to hold on to Jesus.</p> <p>The next two churches in Revelation Jesus speaks two teach us that outward reputation does not equal a spiritual life, there is victory beyond appearances, strength does not equal faith and obedience, and how to hold on to Jesus.</p> The next two churches in Revelation Jesus speaks two teach us that outward reputation does not equal a spiritual life, there is victory beyond appearances, strength does not equal faith and obedience, and how to hold on to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2783 15 a5a00f1115eae6ff3d2f9d5815819525 no The Local Church - Pt. 2 Word and Spirit Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we study Jesus' words to two more churches in Revelation where the importance of the proper understanding of the Bible as a sword, the Sprit's provision of personal revelation, the role of the Word, and the role of the Spirit.</p> <p>This week we study Jesus' words to two more churches in Revelation where the importance of the proper understanding of the Bible as a sword, the Sprit's provision of personal revelation, the role of the Word, and the role of the Spirit.</p> This week we study Jesus' words to two more churches in Revelation where the importance of the proper understanding of the Bible as a sword, the Sprit's provision of personal revelation, the role of the Word, and the role of the Spirit.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2941 16 4dfd5f98060bed5eaa1a4164befc0c0a no The Local Church - Pt. 1 Spiritual and Religious Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we begin a new mini-series look at the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 1-2. We start looking at the first two churches where we learn that the presence of Jesus in the local church, the mission of Jesus has local churches, the battle of the local church, and the confidence of the local church.</p> <p>Today we begin a new mini-series look at the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 1-2. We start looking at the first two churches where we learn that the presence of Jesus in the local church, the mission of Jesus has local churches, the battle of the local church, and the confidence of the local church.</p> Today we begin a new mini-series look at the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 1-2. We start looking at the first two churches where we learn that the presence of Jesus in the local church, the mission of Jesus has local churches, the battle of the local church, and the confidence of the local church.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2928 17 190dff4ae9ce94013eac1c0a84882606 no Advent '25 - Week 4 The Love of Christmas Pastor Paul Smith <p>On the fourth week of advent we light the pink candle of love. Through the story of the wise men we will learn about the unexpected nature of love, threats to love, and the gift-nature of love.</p> <p>On the fourth week of advent we light the pink candle of love. Through the story of the wise men we will learn about the unexpected nature of love, threats to love, and the gift-nature of love.</p> On the fourth week of advent we light the pink candle of love. Through the story of the wise men we will learn about the unexpected nature of love, threats to love, and the gift-nature of love.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2586 18 be8903fb40cde0e72f616e3ee7a657e2 no Advent '25 - Week 5 Go, Set, Ready Pastor Hans Nelson <p>In the conclusion of our Advent series, we consider what it means to prepare as we wait for Jesus's second advent (second coming). We will discover that faithful preparation involves active living, active listening, and active looking.</p> <p>In the conclusion of our Advent series, we consider what it means to prepare as we wait for Jesus's second advent (second coming). We will discover that faithful preparation involves active living, active listening, and active looking.</p> In the conclusion of our Advent series, we consider what it means to prepare as we wait for Jesus's second advent (second coming). We will discover that faithful preparation involves active living, active listening, and active looking.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3339 19 34f5fcb68c91a52173751fc8ff1d025f no Advent '25 - Week 3 The Joy of Christmas Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we study the gospel of Luke's birth narrative to find the Joy of Christmas. Through the story we will learn how to ret our Joy for our downcast days, in the right glory, and for people tensions.</p> <p>This week we study the gospel of Luke's birth narrative to find the Joy of Christmas. Through the story we will learn how to ret our Joy for our downcast days, in the right glory, and for people tensions.</p> This week we study the gospel of Luke's birth narrative to find the Joy of Christmas. Through the story we will learn how to ret our Joy for our downcast days, in the right glory, and for people tensions.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2599 20 cd65248a8b2143a5d2d73e23d995acce no Advent '25 - Week 2 The Pathway to Peace Pastor Greg Simao <p>Pastor Greg shares with us the story of Joseph in the Christmas narrative and shows us how peace was disrupted, peace was redefined, and how peace was eventually embraced.</p> <p>Pastor Greg shares with us the story of Joseph in the Christmas narrative and shows us how peace was disrupted, peace was redefined, and how peace was eventually embraced.</p> Pastor Greg shares with us the story of Joseph in the Christmas narrative and shows us how peace was disrupted, peace was redefined, and how peace was eventually embraced.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3000 21 a528bec90e9bac134512d1ba40fa9103 no Advent '25 - Week 1 The Hope of Christmas Pastor Paul Smith <p>Advent means waiting for an arrival. Christian advent is a spiritual rhythm to slow down to look back on Jesus' first arrival and look forward to his second. The theme of the first week of advent is Hope. Today we will learn from the first part of the Christmas story about resetting the rhythm of hope, the enemies to resetting the rhythm of hope and a response to the rhythm of hope.</p> <p>Advent means waiting for an arrival. Christian advent is a spiritual rhythm to slow down to look back on Jesus' first arrival and look forward to his second. The theme of the first week of advent is Hope. Today we will learn from the first part of the Christmas story about resetting the rhythm of hope, the enemies to resetting the rhythm of hope and a response to the rhythm of hope.</p> Advent means waiting for an arrival. Christian advent is a spiritual rhythm to slow down to look back on Jesus' first arrival and look forward to his second. The theme of the first week of advent is Hope. Today we will learn from the first part of the Christmas story about resetting the rhythm of hope, the enemies to resetting the rhythm of hope and a response to the rhythm of hope.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2780 22 44ff7b29707ec3172cd3fb238b46e1b7 no 1st Timothy - Pt. 14 Proper Correction Pastor Paul Smith <p>We finish up chapter 5 by examining how to properly correct. We will learn that proper correction requires discernment, a certain process, and impartiality.</p> <p>We finish up chapter 5 by examining how to properly correct. We will learn that proper correction requires discernment, a certain process, and impartiality.</p> We finish up chapter 5 by examining how to properly correct. We will learn that proper correction requires discernment, a certain process, and impartiality.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2808 23 bfae2add8ef2ea4a9d4e73c895cb6eb5 no 1st Timothy - Pt. 13 Put the Wrong Fires Out Pastor Hans Nelson <p>Some fires are good, while others are bad or wrong. Today we look at Paul's advice to younger widows and consider if we are spending our time on the right things.</p> <p>Some fires are good, while others are bad or wrong. Today we look at Paul's advice to younger widows and consider if we are spending our time on the right things.</p> Some fires are good, while others are bad or wrong. Today we look at Paul's advice to younger widows and consider if we are spending our time on the right things.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2694 24 0c14f6a27180d53a266a7135ee513b64 no 1st Timothy - Pt. 12 Putting Our Religion Into Practice Pastor Paul Smith <p>As we enter chapter 5 of First Timothy, we will be challenged to think about if we put our religion into practice by asking ourselves if we confront but don't crush, care for family as much as we consume, and provide for family without making parasites.</p> <p>As we enter chapter 5 of First Timothy, we will be challenged to think about if we put our religion into practice by asking ourselves if we confront but don't crush, care for family as much as we consume, and provide for family without making parasites.</p> As we enter chapter 5 of First Timothy, we will be challenged to think about if we put our religion into practice by asking ourselves if we confront but don't crush, care for family as much as we consume, and provide for family without making parasites.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2828 25 c387eb568844ba60c49adfb2249c68e4 no 1st Timothy - Pt. 10 Spiritual Fitness Pastor Paul Smith <p>Fitness is talked about a lot in our culture, this week we will explore what it means to be "fit" from a Biblical perspective. Fitness requires enjoyment and avoidance, natural and spiritual nourishment, and physical and spiritual training.</p> <p>Fitness is talked about a lot in our culture, this week we will explore what it means to be "fit" from a Biblical perspective. Fitness requires enjoyment and avoidance, natural and spiritual nourishment, and physical and spiritual training.</p> Fitness is talked about a lot in our culture, this week we will explore what it means to be "fit" from a Biblical perspective. Fitness requires enjoyment and avoidance, natural and spiritual nourishment, and physical and spiritual training.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2770 26 acb0b47bc609732189406827bc3f62ac no 1st Timothy - Pt. 11 What Kind of Example are You Setting? Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>We finish off chapter 4 of First Timothy considering what kind of example we are setting. We will be challenged to set an example in our conduct, devotion, and diligence.</p> <p>We finish off chapter 4 of First Timothy considering what kind of example we are setting. We will be challenged to set an example in our conduct, devotion, and diligence.</p> We finish off chapter 4 of First Timothy considering what kind of example we are setting. We will be challenged to set an example in our conduct, devotion, and diligence.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2690 27 1d8aa3fc682bc0377948c78c2db93922 no 1st Timothy - Pt 9 God's Household Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>The apostle pauses instructions to tell Timothy the reason why he is writing and gives us a theology of the church and home: The Church is the household of God, the Gospel is the foundation of the home, and the Home is to be protected against deception.</p> <p>The apostle pauses instructions to tell Timothy the reason why he is writing and gives us a theology of the church and home: The Church is the household of God, the Gospel is the foundation of the home, and the Home is to be protected against deception.</p> The apostle pauses instructions to tell Timothy the reason why he is writing and gives us a theology of the church and home: The Church is the household of God, the Gospel is the foundation of the home, and the Home is to be protected against deception.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2207 28 359b5fbf78b576d7992bfb2119f70417 no 1st Timothy - Pt 8 The Need for Noble Leadership Pastor Paul Smith <p>We continue our discussion on leadership by considering the two necessary kinds of leadership, the necessary test for leadership, and the two rewards of leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Worship Set: Good Good Father, Yes I Will, Yes and Amen</p> <p>We continue our discussion on leadership by considering the two necessary kinds of leadership, the necessary test for leadership, and the two rewards of leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Worship Set: Good Good Father, Yes I Will, Yes and Amen</p> We continue our discussion on leadership by considering the two necessary kinds of leadership, the necessary test for leadership, and the two rewards of leadership.


Worship Set: Good Good Father, Yes I Will, Yes and Amen

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2508 29 e2e7b9d6900723a8be0766452ee69bc0 no 1st Timothy - Pt 7 The Necessity of Leadership Pastor Paul Smith <p>As we begin chapter three the apostle gives Timothy advise on selecting church leaders and we will learn that God-designed leadership is calling-based not desire-based and required for healthy church growth, and that leadership is required for healthy home growth and healthy evangelism in the marketplace.</p> <p>As we begin chapter three the apostle gives Timothy advise on selecting church leaders and we will learn that God-designed leadership is calling-based not desire-based and required for healthy church growth, and that leadership is required for healthy home growth and healthy evangelism in the marketplace.</p> As we begin chapter three the apostle gives Timothy advise on selecting church leaders and we will learn that God-designed leadership is calling-based not desire-based and required for healthy church growth, and that leadership is required for healthy home growth and healthy evangelism in the marketplace.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2793 30 0026ab2d5d13f7e2fd09171629375658 no 1st Timothy - Pt 6 A Theology of Womanhood Pastor Paul Smith <p>The next section in our study of 1 Timothy is a loaded one that has been misinterpreted many times throughout history. Today, we take it head-on on paying special attention to the cultural context that Timothy was serving in. Through careful study, we will discover this passage is upholding the beauty, calling, and unique role of Womanhood.</p> <p>The next section in our study of 1 Timothy is a loaded one that has been misinterpreted many times throughout history. Today, we take it head-on on paying special attention to the cultural context that Timothy was serving in. Through careful study, we will discover this passage is upholding the beauty, calling, and unique role of Womanhood.</p> The next section in our study of 1 Timothy is a loaded one that has been misinterpreted many times throughout history. Today, we take it head-on on paying special attention to the cultural context that Timothy was serving in. Through careful study, we will discover this passage is upholding the beauty, calling, and unique role of Womanhood.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3008 31 f13a7455a2164b0fb66a263fe7dbf774 no 1st Timothy - Pt5 The Fight of Your Life Pastor Paul Smith <p>As we enter into chapter 2 of First Timothy, we go deeper into the conversation about fighting well, looking at how prayer and worship, meditating, and witnessing are all weapons in a spiritual battle.</p> <p>As we enter into chapter 2 of First Timothy, we go deeper into the conversation about fighting well, looking at how prayer and worship, meditating, and witnessing are all weapons in a spiritual battle.</p> As we enter into chapter 2 of First Timothy, we go deeper into the conversation about fighting well, looking at how prayer and worship, meditating, and witnessing are all weapons in a spiritual battle.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2559 32 69fae0867aace5778de751548eba52a0 no 1st Timothy - Pt4 A Life Lived Well Pastor Paul Smith <p>'A Life Lived Well'</p><p><br></p><p>Today, we contemplate what it means to have a good life or to live life well. From a Christian perspective, we see that a life lived well means that you fight well, hold well, and let go well.</p> <p>'A Life Lived Well'</p><p><br></p><p>Today, we contemplate what it means to have a good life or to live life well. From a Christian perspective, we see that a life lived well means that you fight well, hold well, and let go well.</p> 'A Life Lived Well'


Today, we contemplate what it means to have a good life or to live life well. From a Christian perspective, we see that a life lived well means that you fight well, hold well, and let go well.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2938 33 2bbb3f79d912656d0745fbcb9f68dcf0 no 1st Timothy - Pt3 Calling, Conviction, and Condemnation Pastor Jacob Franks <p>'Calling, Conviction, and Condemnation'</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we consider callings and convictions as we continue reading Paul's letter to Timothy.</p> <p>'Calling, Conviction, and Condemnation'</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we consider callings and convictions as we continue reading Paul's letter to Timothy.</p> 'Calling, Conviction, and Condemnation'


This week, we consider callings and convictions as we continue reading Paul's letter to Timothy.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2167 34 2e531f5381e7b45d55a2f6f3f663d772 no 1st Timothy - Pt2 The Law is Good Pastor Paul Smith <p>'The Law Is Good'</p><p><br></p><p>In this week's message we the role of the law in the Christian life and see the goodness of the law, the law is needed for good relationship with God, and that the law is needed for good relationship with people.</p><p><br></p> <p>'The Law Is Good'</p><p><br></p><p>In this week's message we the role of the law in the Christian life and see the goodness of the law, the law is needed for good relationship with God, and that the law is needed for good relationship with people.</p><p><br></p> 'The Law Is Good'


In this week's message we the role of the law in the Christian life and see the goodness of the law, the law is needed for good relationship with God, and that the law is needed for good relationship with people.


]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2496 35 fc4327a3993c4a07832e0a9732cdb9aa no 1st Timothy - Pt1 A God of Order Pastor Paul Smith <p>'A God of Order'</p><p><br></p><p>Today we begin a new series studying the book of 1st Timothy which was a letter from the Apostle Paul to a young pastor. In the opening of this letter we learn about an ordered calling, ordered faith, and ordered purpose.</p> <p>'A God of Order'</p><p><br></p><p>Today we begin a new series studying the book of 1st Timothy which was a letter from the Apostle Paul to a young pastor. In the opening of this letter we learn about an ordered calling, ordered faith, and ordered purpose.</p> 'A God of Order'


Today we begin a new series studying the book of 1st Timothy which was a letter from the Apostle Paul to a young pastor. In the opening of this letter we learn about an ordered calling, ordered faith, and ordered purpose.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2910 36 fe205eb8244a7982b5e6b153d4a64104 no Parables of Jesus (Week 6) Invest Diana Tirado <p>In the conclusion of our series The Parables of Jesus we look at the Parable of the Bags of Gold and will be challenged to evaluate if we spend or invest our time, talents, and treasure.</p> <p>In the conclusion of our series The Parables of Jesus we look at the Parable of the Bags of Gold and will be challenged to evaluate if we spend or invest our time, talents, and treasure.</p> In the conclusion of our series The Parables of Jesus we look at the Parable of the Bags of Gold and will be challenged to evaluate if we spend or invest our time, talents, and treasure.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2278 37 6cdf1d6530f8c9a35122354f5bc1fe5d no Parables of Jesus (Week 5) The Feast and the Famished Pastor Jacob Franks <p>Today we look at two parables about dinner parties and learn how Jesus' relentless care for the poor and outsider should affect how we live today.</p> <p>Today we look at two parables about dinner parties and learn how Jesus' relentless care for the poor and outsider should affect how we live today.</p> Today we look at two parables about dinner parties and learn how Jesus' relentless care for the poor and outsider should affect how we live today.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1771 38 08b926f0553ec0ffd8f4c88e201c1424 no Parables of Jesus (Week 4) Calculators, Scales, and Compasses Pastor Hans Nelson <p>As we continue our series on the parables of Jesus, we look at the parable of the unmerciful servant and discuss what Jesus requires of us when it comes to forgiving others.</p> <p>As we continue our series on the parables of Jesus, we look at the parable of the unmerciful servant and discuss what Jesus requires of us when it comes to forgiving others.</p> As we continue our series on the parables of Jesus, we look at the parable of the unmerciful servant and discuss what Jesus requires of us when it comes to forgiving others.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2004 39 01e3bf83787a6f3d7600283215d277ec no Parables of Jesus (Week 2) How Far Does My Love Have to Reach? Pastor Hans Nelson <p>In this week's message we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 to see how Jesus' answers the question "Who is my neighbor?"</p> <p>In this week's message we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 to see how Jesus' answers the question "Who is my neighbor?"</p> In this week's message we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 to see how Jesus' answers the question "Who is my neighbor?"

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2008 40 af522d5eaef6321a5933daf93eac6f1f no Parables Of Jesus (Week 3) Found by the Forgiving Father Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>One of the most well-known and loved parables is the Prodigal Son. Today, we will walk through that parable and see how BOTH sons in the story are lost and need to be found by grace.</p> <p>One of the most well-known and loved parables is the Prodigal Son. Today, we will walk through that parable and see how BOTH sons in the story are lost and need to be found by grace.</p> One of the most well-known and loved parables is the Prodigal Son. Today, we will walk through that parable and see how BOTH sons in the story are lost and need to be found by grace.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2672 41 2cd4cffe5272fe59cfb5c8496e6f5603 no Parables Of Jesus (Week 1) Soil Conditions Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>Today we start a new series on the parables of Jesus. We begin with the parable that helps us understand the rest of the parables, the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, we will learn what it is to hear God's word and four possible responses: a hard heart, a shallow heart, a choked heart, and a fruitful heart.</p> <p>Today we start a new series on the parables of Jesus. We begin with the parable that helps us understand the rest of the parables, the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, we will learn what it is to hear God's word and four possible responses: a hard heart, a shallow heart, a choked heart, and a fruitful heart.</p> Today we start a new series on the parables of Jesus. We begin with the parable that helps us understand the rest of the parables, the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, we will learn what it is to hear God's word and four possible responses: a hard heart, a shallow heart, a choked heart, and a fruitful heart.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2381 42 00281d56f6127545b398b62417d61225 no Asking for a Friend: Week 6 Pastor Paul Smith <p>In the conclusion of our series we will discuss the Bible based response to these seven questions: </p><p><br></p><p>1. Some of our modern luxuries (phones, batteries, computers) are at times manufactured via modern day slavery. Should we give these up to avoid judgment for sin? Is there an age in childhood that sins start counting? </p><p>2. Is it wrong to enjoy learning about other religions and mythologies at an academic level? </p><p>3. If we don't have Priests and Prophets because Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of these offices, then should Christians seek for a "kingless" society due to Jesus being the perfect King? </p><p>4. There is scientific proof that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. How do Christians explain their contradictory beliefs in this? Does the existence of dinosaurs or aliens pose a problem for Christianity? How can Google call the tower of Babel a myth? </p><p>5. Is it a sin to buy lottery tickets, go to casinos, place bets, etc.? </p><p>6. I invite people in same-sex marriages to church because I see their love for Jesus and their openness to His grace. I assure them that they will be accepted and that Jesus loves them. How do I navigate that while they may feel welcomed, they may also hear that their lifestyle is considered sinful. This might be deeply upsetting to them and I want to help them on their spiritual journey without alienating them? </p><p>7. If we are not supposed to "get weird" when thinking about the End Times, how weird is "too weird"? Is having extra water, food, first aid, toilet paper, etc. on hand in case of WWIII weird? And what is Amillennialism?</p> <p>In the conclusion of our series we will discuss the Bible based response to these seven questions: </p><p><br></p><p>1. Some of our modern luxuries (phones, batteries, computers) are at times manufactured via modern day slavery. Should we give these up to avoid judgment for sin? Is there an age in childhood that sins start counting? </p><p>2. Is it wrong to enjoy learning about other religions and mythologies at an academic level? </p><p>3. If we don't have Priests and Prophets because Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of these offices, then should Christians seek for a "kingless" society due to Jesus being the perfect King? </p><p>4. There is scientific proof that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. How do Christians explain their contradictory beliefs in this? Does the existence of dinosaurs or aliens pose a problem for Christianity? How can Google call the tower of Babel a myth? </p><p>5. Is it a sin to buy lottery tickets, go to casinos, place bets, etc.? </p><p>6. I invite people in same-sex marriages to church because I see their love for Jesus and their openness to His grace. I assure them that they will be accepted and that Jesus loves them. How do I navigate that while they may feel welcomed, they may also hear that their lifestyle is considered sinful. This might be deeply upsetting to them and I want to help them on their spiritual journey without alienating them? </p><p>7. If we are not supposed to "get weird" when thinking about the End Times, how weird is "too weird"? Is having extra water, food, first aid, toilet paper, etc. on hand in case of WWIII weird? And what is Amillennialism?</p> In the conclusion of our series we will discuss the Bible based response to these seven questions:


1. Some of our modern luxuries (phones, batteries, computers) are at times manufactured via modern day slavery. Should we give these up to avoid judgment for sin? Is there an age in childhood that sins start counting?

2. Is it wrong to enjoy learning about other religions and mythologies at an academic level?

3. If we don't have Priests and Prophets because Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of these offices, then should Christians seek for a "kingless" society due to Jesus being the perfect King?

4. There is scientific proof that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. How do Christians explain their contradictory beliefs in this? Does the existence of dinosaurs or aliens pose a problem for Christianity? How can Google call the tower of Babel a myth?

5. Is it a sin to buy lottery tickets, go to casinos, place bets, etc.?

6. I invite people in same-sex marriages to church because I see their love for Jesus and their openness to His grace. I assure them that they will be accepted and that Jesus loves them. How do I navigate that while they may feel welcomed, they may also hear that their lifestyle is considered sinful. This might be deeply upsetting to them and I want to help them on their spiritual journey without alienating them?

7. If we are not supposed to "get weird" when thinking about the End Times, how weird is "too weird"? Is having extra water, food, first aid, toilet paper, etc. on hand in case of WWIII weird? And what is Amillennialism?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3323 43 d74880781ae665476cc490114eb65fcb no Asking For A Friend: Week 5 Pastor Paul Smith <p>As we start to draw this series to a conclusion, we answer these 8 questions: </p><p><br></p><p>1. I don’t feel much emotionally. Is this ok or even normal? How important are emotions to knowing we are saved? </p><p>2. Since believers in Christ are forgiven of their sins past, present, future why do we need to ask God for forgiveness in our day-to-day walk? </p><p>3. How is it fair that God gave David endless chances but only gave King Saul a couple of chances? </p><p>4. In a recent sermon it was said that we need to pay attention to the theology in worship because some songs are not biblically sound. I would like to hear more on this topic. </p><p>5. How did different races become a thing? Did Adam and Eve have other kids besides Cain and Abel? Would that mean they were inbred? </p><p>6. I have heard a lot about inner healing: some great things like people experiencing healing and deliverance, but some troubling things like deep hurts and division. What is it? Is it of the Lord? </p><p>7. How should Christians observe the sabbath? Does it have to be observed on Sundays? What if you work seven days in one week? </p><p>8. In a recent sermon it was said that God doesn't have favorites, but if God called Israel his “chosen people” how can we say that?</p> <p>As we start to draw this series to a conclusion, we answer these 8 questions: </p><p><br></p><p>1. I don’t feel much emotionally. Is this ok or even normal? How important are emotions to knowing we are saved? </p><p>2. Since believers in Christ are forgiven of their sins past, present, future why do we need to ask God for forgiveness in our day-to-day walk? </p><p>3. How is it fair that God gave David endless chances but only gave King Saul a couple of chances? </p><p>4. In a recent sermon it was said that we need to pay attention to the theology in worship because some songs are not biblically sound. I would like to hear more on this topic. </p><p>5. How did different races become a thing? Did Adam and Eve have other kids besides Cain and Abel? Would that mean they were inbred? </p><p>6. I have heard a lot about inner healing: some great things like people experiencing healing and deliverance, but some troubling things like deep hurts and division. What is it? Is it of the Lord? </p><p>7. How should Christians observe the sabbath? Does it have to be observed on Sundays? What if you work seven days in one week? </p><p>8. In a recent sermon it was said that God doesn't have favorites, but if God called Israel his “chosen people” how can we say that?</p> As we start to draw this series to a conclusion, we answer these 8 questions:


1. I don’t feel much emotionally. Is this ok or even normal? How important are emotions to knowing we are saved?

2. Since believers in Christ are forgiven of their sins past, present, future why do we need to ask God for forgiveness in our day-to-day walk? 

3. How is it fair that God gave David endless chances but only gave King Saul a couple of chances? 

4. In a recent sermon it was said that we need to pay attention to the theology in worship because some songs are not biblically sound. I would like to hear more on this topic.

5. How did different races become a thing? Did Adam and Eve have other kids besides Cain and Abel? Would that mean they were inbred?

6. I have heard a lot about inner healing: some great things like people experiencing healing and deliverance, but some troubling things like deep hurts and division. What is it? Is it of the Lord?

7. How should Christians observe the sabbath? Does it have to be observed on Sundays? What if you work seven days in one week?

8. In a recent sermon it was said that God doesn't have favorites, but if God called Israel his “chosen people” how can we say that?

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3157 44 154c3e6e1a23185b799f626c146183a8 no Asking For A Friend: Week 4 Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we are tackling 8 questions: 1. It seems like being an authentic Christian takes a lot of self-reflection. Is there a general checklist in the Bible? 2. What is the church’s view on public school? There seems to be some judgement towards it by members in our church but our pastors send their children to it. 3. Are women supposed to cover their hair when praying? Only a few Christians I know actually practice this. Please help me to understand what is truly being said in 1Tim. 2. When I read this, it makes me feel quite sick. 4. Is the use of hypnosis to quit smoking wrong? 5. How do I stop being judgmental? 6. What is the church's stance on cremation? 7. Is the cloud of witnesses our friends and family who helped us in our Christian Walk and went to heaven before us? Also do our friends and family in heaven know what is going on here on earth? 8. At some point my children will likely tell me they do not want to go to church. How do I address this with kindness, compassion, and wisdom?</p> <p>This week we are tackling 8 questions: 1. It seems like being an authentic Christian takes a lot of self-reflection. Is there a general checklist in the Bible? 2. What is the church’s view on public school? There seems to be some judgement towards it by members in our church but our pastors send their children to it. 3. Are women supposed to cover their hair when praying? Only a few Christians I know actually practice this. Please help me to understand what is truly being said in 1Tim. 2. When I read this, it makes me feel quite sick. 4. Is the use of hypnosis to quit smoking wrong? 5. How do I stop being judgmental? 6. What is the church's stance on cremation? 7. Is the cloud of witnesses our friends and family who helped us in our Christian Walk and went to heaven before us? Also do our friends and family in heaven know what is going on here on earth? 8. At some point my children will likely tell me they do not want to go to church. How do I address this with kindness, compassion, and wisdom?</p> This week we are tackling 8 questions: 1. It seems like being an authentic Christian takes a lot of self-reflection. Is there a general checklist in the Bible? 2. What is the church’s view on public school? There seems to be some judgement towards it by members in our church but our pastors send their children to it. 3. Are women supposed to cover their hair when praying? Only a few Christians I know actually practice this. Please help me to understand what is truly being said in 1Tim. 2. When I read this, it makes me feel quite sick. 4. Is the use of hypnosis to quit smoking wrong? 5. How do I stop being judgmental? 6. What is the church's stance on cremation? 7. Is the cloud of witnesses our friends and family who helped us in our Christian Walk and went to heaven before us? Also do our friends and family in heaven know what is going on here on earth? 8. At some point my children will likely tell me they do not want to go to church. How do I address this with kindness, compassion, and wisdom?

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3259 45 e973079964efc37bf136bd7239d778b5 no Asking For a Friend: Week 3 Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we cover 6 questions: 1. How can we be supportive yet truthful with unbelievers who have suffered loss or tragedy when they do not understand God’s word but are still angry at God for “allowing” their situation to happen? 2. Where does the church stand on engaging with the teachings of pastors like Steven Furtick or Mark Driscoll? 3. Which words are meant to be capitalized? I know “God” should be, but what about “Bible”, “Holy Spirit”, “Christian”, or “Pentecostal”? What about “Satan”? I don’t want to give him a capital letter. 4. Did John Calvin do more harm than good for Christianity? 5. How much stock should we put into dreams? We know that people like Daniel were able to interpret their dreams but is there a biblical example that we should examine our own dreams? 6. If occasional drinking is not a sin and can be used to relax or blow off steam, why is this not true of swearing? What does the Bible say about swearing? Is it always frowned upon or are there certain swear words that don’t offend God?</p> <p>This week we cover 6 questions: 1. How can we be supportive yet truthful with unbelievers who have suffered loss or tragedy when they do not understand God’s word but are still angry at God for “allowing” their situation to happen? 2. Where does the church stand on engaging with the teachings of pastors like Steven Furtick or Mark Driscoll? 3. Which words are meant to be capitalized? I know “God” should be, but what about “Bible”, “Holy Spirit”, “Christian”, or “Pentecostal”? What about “Satan”? I don’t want to give him a capital letter. 4. Did John Calvin do more harm than good for Christianity? 5. How much stock should we put into dreams? We know that people like Daniel were able to interpret their dreams but is there a biblical example that we should examine our own dreams? 6. If occasional drinking is not a sin and can be used to relax or blow off steam, why is this not true of swearing? What does the Bible say about swearing? Is it always frowned upon or are there certain swear words that don’t offend God?</p> This week we cover 6 questions: 1. How can we be supportive yet truthful with unbelievers who have suffered loss or tragedy when they do not understand God’s word but are still angry at God for “allowing” their situation to happen? 2. Where does the church stand on engaging with the teachings of pastors like Steven Furtick or Mark Driscoll? 3. Which words are meant to be capitalized? I know “God” should be, but what about “Bible”, “Holy Spirit”, “Christian”, or “Pentecostal”? What about “Satan”? I don’t want to give him a capital letter. 4. Did John Calvin do more harm than good for Christianity? 5. How much stock should we put into dreams? We know that people like Daniel were able to interpret their dreams but is there a biblical example that we should examine our own dreams? 6. If occasional drinking is not a sin and can be used to relax or blow off steam, why is this not true of swearing? What does the Bible say about swearing? Is it always frowned upon or are there certain swear words that don’t offend God?

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3337 46 9199a40ab9fe045dc47a5db243f9f982 no Asking For A Friend: Week 2 Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we tackle 6 questions: 1. When Jesus told the man on the cross "today you will be with me in paradise", did Jesus go to Paradise first and then to hell? 2. If someone was attending West Ridge Church and you discovered they were in the US illegally would you report them to government authorities? 3. How do I know if God is calling me to do something? Especially in the moment, when I only have a few minutes to sit and pray about it? How do I hear God’s voice? 4. Is "Giving it to God" a part of submission? 5. What is a biblical view of transgenderism? If a Christian is in relationship with a person struggling with gender dysphoria should the Christian use the person’s preferred pronouns? 6. How do I grow in my relationship with God in the busyness of life?</p> <p>Today we tackle 6 questions: 1. When Jesus told the man on the cross "today you will be with me in paradise", did Jesus go to Paradise first and then to hell? 2. If someone was attending West Ridge Church and you discovered they were in the US illegally would you report them to government authorities? 3. How do I know if God is calling me to do something? Especially in the moment, when I only have a few minutes to sit and pray about it? How do I hear God’s voice? 4. Is "Giving it to God" a part of submission? 5. What is a biblical view of transgenderism? If a Christian is in relationship with a person struggling with gender dysphoria should the Christian use the person’s preferred pronouns? 6. How do I grow in my relationship with God in the busyness of life?</p> Today we tackle 6 questions: 1. When Jesus told the man on the cross "today you will be with me in paradise", did Jesus go to Paradise first and then to hell? 2. If someone was attending West Ridge Church and you discovered they were in the US illegally would you report them to government authorities? 3. How do I know if God is calling me to do something? Especially in the moment, when I only have a few minutes to sit and pray about it? How do I hear God’s voice? 4. Is "Giving it to God" a part of submission? 5. What is a biblical view of transgenderism? If a Christian is in relationship with a person struggling with gender dysphoria should the Christian use the person’s preferred pronouns? 6. How do I grow in my relationship with God in the busyness of life?

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2850 47 19174b6d3c3d60b44d476f01cf32bd25 no Asking For a Friend: Week 1 Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we are tackling 8 questions: 1. Why are there so many versions of the Bible? 2. Could you explain how BC works and why AD doesn't seem to start at Jesus' birth? 3. Do people who have a relationship with Jesus go to heaven or hell if they keep committing a sin? If a "saved" person steps away from God do they need to get "saved" again or is there a necessary "refresher course" or prayer? 4. Does the Bible mention any unforgiveable sins? If so, what are they? 5. How is it decided which book to go through? Why not just go from beginning to end? 6. Where do you find proof of the trinity in the Bible? 7. Why does the Bible give us the number and size of the fish caught by the disciples in John 21:11? 8. Is there a difference between our soul and our spirit? Are they interchangeable terms?</p> <p>Today we are tackling 8 questions: 1. Why are there so many versions of the Bible? 2. Could you explain how BC works and why AD doesn't seem to start at Jesus' birth? 3. Do people who have a relationship with Jesus go to heaven or hell if they keep committing a sin? If a "saved" person steps away from God do they need to get "saved" again or is there a necessary "refresher course" or prayer? 4. Does the Bible mention any unforgiveable sins? If so, what are they? 5. How is it decided which book to go through? Why not just go from beginning to end? 6. Where do you find proof of the trinity in the Bible? 7. Why does the Bible give us the number and size of the fish caught by the disciples in John 21:11? 8. Is there a difference between our soul and our spirit? Are they interchangeable terms?</p> Today we are tackling 8 questions: 1. Why are there so many versions of the Bible? 2. Could you explain how BC works and why AD doesn't seem to start at Jesus' birth? 3. Do people who have a relationship with Jesus go to heaven or hell if they keep committing a sin? If a "saved" person steps away from God do they need to get "saved" again or is there a necessary "refresher course" or prayer? 4. Does the Bible mention any unforgiveable sins? If so, what are they? 5. How is it decided which book to go through? Why not just go from beginning to end? 6. Where do you find proof of the trinity in the Bible? 7. Why does the Bible give us the number and size of the fish caught by the disciples in John 21:11? 8. Is there a difference between our soul and our spirit? Are they interchangeable terms?

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2715 48 ddce0c924ecbfce661e6207f38b44b30 no Battle for Your Blessings Pastor Paul Smith <p>In the conclusion of our message series in the book of Joel, we dissect the blessing that is prophesied over Israel to see that we need to battle for the blessings of God's presence in our lives, God's anointing in our lives, and God's vengeance in our lives.</p> <p>In the conclusion of our message series in the book of Joel, we dissect the blessing that is prophesied over Israel to see that we need to battle for the blessings of God's presence in our lives, God's anointing in our lives, and God's vengeance in our lives.</p> In the conclusion of our message series in the book of Joel, we dissect the blessing that is prophesied over Israel to see that we need to battle for the blessings of God's presence in our lives, God's anointing in our lives, and God's vengeance in our lives.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2710 49 1893e29bb04ceffa3c7a9a848f2eded6 no Battle For Souls Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we talk about the battle for souls so that people can experience God's mercy rather than his wrath, experience revelations of God's grace and love, and experience Jesus in refuge rather than wrath.</p> <p>This week we talk about the battle for souls so that people can experience God's mercy rather than his wrath, experience revelations of God's grace and love, and experience Jesus in refuge rather than wrath.</p> This week we talk about the battle for souls so that people can experience God's mercy rather than his wrath, experience revelations of God's grace and love, and experience Jesus in refuge rather than wrath.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2693 50 9a5e910baa03ec3b798b78a05ca2fef8 no Spiritual Battles Pastor Paul Smith <p>As we enter into chapter three of the book of Joel, we learn about different types of spiritual battles. Battles against dehumanizing people, for treasures and temples, and the Last Battle.</p> <p>As we enter into chapter three of the book of Joel, we learn about different types of spiritual battles. Battles against dehumanizing people, for treasures and temples, and the Last Battle.</p> As we enter into chapter three of the book of Joel, we learn about different types of spiritual battles. Battles against dehumanizing people, for treasures and temples, and the Last Battle.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2829 51 6992e7d1764fb8b20cedf4ae70269cd2 no What the "Locusts" Have Stolen Pastor Paul Smith <p>We continue our study in Joel, where we get to a passage where hope is restored. In this message, we will discuss how God does great things, the former and latter rain, and repaying what "locusts" have stolen.</p> <p>We continue our study in Joel, where we get to a passage where hope is restored. In this message, we will discuss how God does great things, the former and latter rain, and repaying what "locusts" have stolen.</p> We continue our study in Joel, where we get to a passage where hope is restored. In this message, we will discuss how God does great things, the former and latter rain, and repaying what "locusts" have stolen.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2345 52 d412df3a727ea4bb06032e134af94eb6 no The Truth of Love Pastor Paul Smith <p>We begin our Easter series on Palm Sunday by looking at the first three sayings of Jesus from the cross as we discover that true love wants to forgive us, wants us to live as family, and to care for our needs.</p> <p>We begin our Easter series on Palm Sunday by looking at the first three sayings of Jesus from the cross as we discover that true love wants to forgive us, wants us to live as family, and to care for our needs.</p> We begin our Easter series on Palm Sunday by looking at the first three sayings of Jesus from the cross as we discover that true love wants to forgive us, wants us to live as family, and to care for our needs.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2520 53 06dd504942e73f0d0335351baf6092c8 no Can I Borrow Your Boat? Bishop Walter Harvey <p>Today we are joined by Bishop Walter Harvey, who will share with us a message on being the salt of the earth and fishers of men.</p> <p>Today we are joined by Bishop Walter Harvey, who will share with us a message on being the salt of the earth and fishers of men.</p> Today we are joined by Bishop Walter Harvey, who will share with us a message on being the salt of the earth and fishers of men.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2784 54 52e8faf35a9dcafdece02f0aed0d6c3e no Interventions Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>Joel is an intervention type of prophetic book. Today we will look at how God calling us to cry out and not run out of time is His means of intervening and what it looks like for us to move from hearing to listening.</p> <p>Joel is an intervention type of prophetic book. Today we will look at how God calling us to cry out and not run out of time is His means of intervening and what it looks like for us to move from hearing to listening.</p> Joel is an intervention type of prophetic book. Today we will look at how God calling us to cry out and not run out of time is His means of intervening and what it looks like for us to move from hearing to listening.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2309 55 3d9e4cbbb95b26d3f7c2727616bcd2b2 no A Sacred Assembly Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we pick up where we left off from last week looking at the call to rend our hearts in the context of a sacred assembly. We will discuss how a sacred assembly provokes reflection, repentance, and awakening.</p> <p>This week we pick up where we left off from last week looking at the call to rend our hearts in the context of a sacred assembly. We will discuss how a sacred assembly provokes reflection, repentance, and awakening.</p> This week we pick up where we left off from last week looking at the call to rend our hearts in the context of a sacred assembly. We will discuss how a sacred assembly provokes reflection, repentance, and awakening.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2850 56 ff220c095f0d772976cba61005517d7e no Rend, Return, Relent Pastor Paul Smith <p>In the next section of Joel's prophecy, he calls the people back to the basics by communicating to them that the Day of the Lord will not be a blessing for all believers, the wrath of God will be avoided by those who rend and return, and those who rend and return can experience awakening.</p> <p>In the next section of Joel's prophecy, he calls the people back to the basics by communicating to them that the Day of the Lord will not be a blessing for all believers, the wrath of God will be avoided by those who rend and return, and those who rend and return can experience awakening.</p> In the next section of Joel's prophecy, he calls the people back to the basics by communicating to them that the Day of the Lord will not be a blessing for all believers, the wrath of God will be avoided by those who rend and return, and those who rend and return can experience awakening.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2621 57 a680ebd67957b512dd1549951625b4de no Back to Basics Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we start a new sermon series in the book of Joel. In this prophetic book Joel beckons the people of God to get back to the basics of faith and we will look at the how, why, and when of back to the basics.</p> <p>Today we start a new sermon series in the book of Joel. In this prophetic book Joel beckons the people of God to get back to the basics of faith and we will look at the how, why, and when of back to the basics.</p> Today we start a new sermon series in the book of Joel. In this prophetic book Joel beckons the people of God to get back to the basics of faith and we will look at the how, why, and when of back to the basics.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2747 58 35a7174cd4ded5155beff3212bd13ade no Storge Love Pastor Paul Smith <p>In the final message in this series we pay special attention to Storge or family love. As we examine a passage on the depravity of the final days we will explore how each love should be lived out today.</p> <p>In the final message in this series we pay special attention to Storge or family love. As we examine a passage on the depravity of the final days we will explore how each love should be lived out today.</p> In the final message in this series we pay special attention to Storge or family love. As we examine a passage on the depravity of the final days we will explore how each love should be lived out today.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2893 59 0480c6031244c580e0e83eb231b662d5 no Philia Love Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we study a passage in John 15 where Jesus describes his relationship with his disciples and we look at the friendship quotient in each of the other types of loves.</p> <p>Today we study a passage in John 15 where Jesus describes his relationship with his disciples and we look at the friendship quotient in each of the other types of loves.</p> Today we study a passage in John 15 where Jesus describes his relationship with his disciples and we look at the friendship quotient in each of the other types of loves.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2639 60 43c109ec972abb284b7aedfe96affdac no Eros Love Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we discuss the marriage relationship through a passage in the Song of Songs. Throughout the passage we will see how each type of love contributes to the marriage relationship, with special attention to Eros (erotic) love.</p> <p>Today we discuss the marriage relationship through a passage in the Song of Songs. Throughout the passage we will see how each type of love contributes to the marriage relationship, with special attention to Eros (erotic) love.</p> Today we discuss the marriage relationship through a passage in the Song of Songs. Throughout the passage we will see how each type of love contributes to the marriage relationship, with special attention to Eros (erotic) love.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2849 61 2278687b6e9786a4aabb7a521aa74bbc no Agape Love Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we begin a new series on the four Greek words for love. Today we define all of the loves, but see how Agape is the supernatural form of love that we are called to bring into all the others.</p> <p>This week we begin a new series on the four Greek words for love. Today we define all of the loves, but see how Agape is the supernatural form of love that we are called to bring into all the others.</p> This week we begin a new series on the four Greek words for love. Today we define all of the loves, but see how Agape is the supernatural form of love that we are called to bring into all the others.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2893 62 8a0ed3b61da2b9f16df393e2e228bd19 no Baptisms Pastor Paul Smith <p>In this week's message we discuss the types of baptism and learn that baptism initiates a progressive burial of the sin-nature, association with Jesus, and freedom to obey.</p> <p>In this week's message we discuss the types of baptism and learn that baptism initiates a progressive burial of the sin-nature, association with Jesus, and freedom to obey.</p> In this week's message we discuss the types of baptism and learn that baptism initiates a progressive burial of the sin-nature, association with Jesus, and freedom to obey.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2768 63 08af857ae6eb4304c6270d6d037bac9b no Holy Spirit Come Dan Winkleman <p>Today we have a guest speaker with us to share about the Holy Spirit's work and how it is about prayer and building up the body. </p> <p>Today we have a guest speaker with us to share about the Holy Spirit's work and how it is about prayer and building up the body. </p> Today we have a guest speaker with us to share about the Holy Spirit's work and how it is about prayer and building up the body.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3024 64 ce9d68077608271ee3f75e24d852a6af no Investing in Your Spirituality Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we conclude our study in the book of Philippians where Paul concludes is letter talking about investment. we will learn that friendship requires investment, investment is the test of professed love, and the revelation of the grace of giving.</p> <p>Today we conclude our study in the book of Philippians where Paul concludes is letter talking about investment. we will learn that friendship requires investment, investment is the test of professed love, and the revelation of the grace of giving.</p> Today we conclude our study in the book of Philippians where Paul concludes is letter talking about investment. we will learn that friendship requires investment, investment is the test of professed love, and the revelation of the grace of giving.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2670 65 0b6054c475ff6fe6382999542f2e99dd no The Secret of Being Content Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>We just back into Philippians 4 to discover the secret to contentment, its all about what we choose! We will look at three areas of choosing: what we consume, others over ourselves, to be content through Christ.</p> <p>We just back into Philippians 4 to discover the secret to contentment, its all about what we choose! We will look at three areas of choosing: what we consume, others over ourselves, to be content through Christ.</p> We just back into Philippians 4 to discover the secret to contentment, its all about what we choose! We will look at three areas of choosing: what we consume, others over ourselves, to be content through Christ.

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2463 66 f18aaf121e4b78fa81a8a8b9b20c6b21 no Rediscover the Dreaming of Christmas Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we complete our Christmas series with an often forgotten part of the Christmas story- the flee to Egypt. Through this narrative will discuss receiving dreams, threats to dreams, returned dreams.</p> <p>This week we complete our Christmas series with an often forgotten part of the Christmas story- the flee to Egypt. Through this narrative will discuss receiving dreams, threats to dreams, returned dreams.</p> This week we complete our Christmas series with an often forgotten part of the Christmas story- the flee to Egypt. Through this narrative will discuss receiving dreams, threats to dreams, returned dreams.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4526 67 81b91d9f2de6cbe36198b5245faecb36 no Rediscover the Love of Christmas Pastor Paul Smith <p>Through the story of the magi we rediscover the love of the Spirit of Christmas, that love doesn't require "big" demonstrations, and that Christmas love gives.</p> <p>Through the story of the magi we rediscover the love of the Spirit of Christmas, that love doesn't require "big" demonstrations, and that Christmas love gives.</p> Through the story of the magi we rediscover the love of the Spirit of Christmas, that love doesn't require "big" demonstrations, and that Christmas love gives.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2469 68 f2c086d6e8fa42efef4319b8215cfb6b no Rediscover the Joy of Christmas Pastor Paul Smith <p>This Christmas as we read through a story most of us have heard before, we want to re-discover how it impacts our lives today. In week two of our series we rediscover Joy in three areas: home, "behold" and praise.</p> <p>This Christmas as we read through a story most of us have heard before, we want to re-discover how it impacts our lives today. In week two of our series we rediscover Joy in three areas: home, "behold" and praise.</p> This Christmas as we read through a story most of us have heard before, we want to re-discover how it impacts our lives today. In week two of our series we rediscover Joy in three areas: home, "behold" and praise.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2770 69 a590a7b9892823521658eabeb5d40607 no Rediscover Christmas Pastor Hans Nelson <p>This week we start week one of Advent. As we goes through the Advent we hope you can rediscover Christmas this year!</p> <p>This week we start week one of Advent. As we goes through the Advent we hope you can rediscover Christmas this year!</p> This week we start week one of Advent. As we goes through the Advent we hope you can rediscover Christmas this year!

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2695 70 9a3631c6f37538b523f2f58fc67b2be5 no Joy: Resourcing Your Spirituality Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we start the final chapter of Philippians. We will learn about resourcing our spirituality. Mature Christians change the environment around them by instilling joy and gentleness during conflict.</p> <p>This week we start the final chapter of Philippians. We will learn about resourcing our spirituality. Mature Christians change the environment around them by instilling joy and gentleness during conflict.</p> This week we start the final chapter of Philippians. We will learn about resourcing our spirituality. Mature Christians change the environment around them by instilling joy and gentleness during conflict.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2574 71 e8680fb0e9285c24f255c9c3cd4d5c03 no Maturity Isn't Assured Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we are finishing chapter three of Philippians. In these verses Paul talks about what a mature Christian looks like.</p> <p>This week we are finishing chapter three of Philippians. In these verses Paul talks about what a mature Christian looks like.</p> This week we are finishing chapter three of Philippians. In these verses Paul talks about what a mature Christian looks like.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2374 72 d9c2ec6c9cc155b9a9907aca72aac939 no The Assurance of Knowing Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week in Philippians we talk about the assurance of knowing. Assurance is not insurance that prevents unexpected loss or risk, but quality assurance provides us with the freedom to choose our wins and losses with grace and priority. </p> <p>This week in Philippians we talk about the assurance of knowing. Assurance is not insurance that prevents unexpected loss or risk, but quality assurance provides us with the freedom to choose our wins and losses with grace and priority. </p> This week in Philippians we talk about the assurance of knowing. Assurance is not insurance that prevents unexpected loss or risk, but quality assurance provides us with the freedom to choose our wins and losses with grace and priority. 

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2597 73 f8bb2f034836dedc5791cd85b59666aa no Quality Assurance Pastor Paul Smith <p>Today we discuss how we can have assurance in this life how assurance comes from experiential remembrances in worship and from spiritual facts in the Bible not effort or intention.</p> <p>Today we discuss how we can have assurance in this life how assurance comes from experiential remembrances in worship and from spiritual facts in the Bible not effort or intention.</p> Today we discuss how we can have assurance in this life how assurance comes from experiential remembrances in worship and from spiritual facts in the Bible not effort or intention.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2739 74 0f6a20330fe4acb2b43b11d8e88b849a no The Effects of Humility Pastor Tiffany Ankeny <p>In this episode we are finishing chapter 2 of Philippians. The apostle Paul has focused on the character trait of humility in chapter two, which is the number one character trait of heaven. Humility is difficult and something that we cannot achieve on our own. We need and have supernatural help to act in humility.</p> <p>In this episode we are finishing chapter 2 of Philippians. The apostle Paul has focused on the character trait of humility in chapter two, which is the number one character trait of heaven. Humility is difficult and something that we cannot achieve on our own. We need and have supernatural help to act in humility.</p> In this episode we are finishing chapter 2 of Philippians. The apostle Paul has focused on the character trait of humility in chapter two, which is the number one character trait of heaven. Humility is difficult and something that we cannot achieve on our own. We need and have supernatural help to act in humility.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2348 75 1a6cf443203d3fd8eacf49944cb15b37 no The Health Effects of Humility Pastor Paul Smith <p>In this week's episode we talk about the health effects of humility and how humble faith admits that convenience and comfort are killers of the sacrifice God accepts.</p> <p>In this week's episode we talk about the health effects of humility and how humble faith admits that convenience and comfort are killers of the sacrifice God accepts.</p> In this week's episode we talk about the health effects of humility and how humble faith admits that convenience and comfort are killers of the sacrifice God accepts.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2260 76 dba115f03aa10388fa163409716032dd no Setting Your Humility Pastor Paul Smith <p>We all love our settings! Whether they are on our phone, T.V., or computer. We also need to set our minds on the heavenly character trait humility. Listen in and learn how humility understands that being biblical is not the same as being Christlike.</p> <p>We all love our settings! Whether they are on our phone, T.V., or computer. We also need to set our minds on the heavenly character trait humility. Listen in and learn how humility understands that being biblical is not the same as being Christlike.</p> We all love our settings! Whether they are on our phone, T.V., or computer. We also need to set our minds on the heavenly character trait humility. Listen in and learn how humility understands that being biblical is not the same as being Christlike.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2164 77 86937ed061f7ec977a19e2c6dfbc2f5c no The Core Character of Heaven Pastor Paul Smith <p>This week we start the second chapter of Philippians. What is the core trait of heaven? Humility. Humility is not thinking less of yourself but rather thinking of yourself less. Humility is having an awareness of our strengths and weaknesses while still being able to talk about them.</p> <p>This week we start the second chapter of Philippians. What is the core trait of heaven? Humility. Humility is not thinking less of yourself but rather thinking of yourself less. Humility is having an awareness of our strengths and weaknesses while still being able to talk about them.</p> This week we start the second chapter of Philippians. What is the core trait of heaven? Humility. Humility is not thinking less of yourself but rather thinking of yourself less. Humility is having an awareness of our strengths and weaknesses while still being able to talk about them.

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