Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene https://ridgenaz.org/ Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene secretary@ridgefieldnazarene.org Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene God wants you to live your full potential and we would love to help! This podcast features the weekend messages from Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene. These inspiring talks not only teach Bible truths, but they also help you to apply them to your life at home and at work. For more information about the church, visit www.ridgenaz.org God wants you to live your full potential and we would love to help! This podcast features the weekend messages from Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene. These inspiring talks not only teach Bible truths, but they also help you to apply them to your life at home and at work. For more information about the church, visit www.ridgenaz.org en © 2026 Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene no Do Not Commit Adultery | Keep Your Freedom, Part 7 Jason Matters <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p>  Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1808 1 e5ff625af349738699e3ea41b85db6e3 no Do Not Murder | Keep Your Freedom, Part 6 Ben George <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p>  Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2502 2 9f15587b92237b4a50674ba9da86e7ed no Honor Your Parents | Keep Your Freedom, Part 5 Javier Michel <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p>  Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2402 3 3b2947b86cd70417fdc12345da746b5b no Honor The Sabbath | Keep Your Freedom, Part 4 Billy Buisman <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p>  Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2005 4 cb745141e63da49b54b36ea0a5dd2be6 no Do Not Take My Name In Vain | Keep Your Freedom, Part 3 Jason Matters <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p>  Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2250 5 6017e4db539c8f75389d3a0cfdd4ea28 no No Created gods | Keep Your Freedom, Part 2 Billy Buisman <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p>  Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1989 6 ee2203474110480b7dad4451df0974e1 no No Other gods Before Me | Keep Your Freedom, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> <p>Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!</p> Are the 10 Commandments outdated rules that restrict your life, or are they God's protective guidelines that keep you free? Join us for our new series as we continue our journey through Exodus and discover how God's commandments aren't meant to limit us—they're designed to protect our freedom and keep us close to Him. Each week we'll explore one of the commandments and see how it applies to your life today, helping you stay in the freedom, love, and purpose God created you for. Don't miss this practical series that will change the way you see God's Word!

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2594 7 01070230efa79a776e4570b680447633 no PRAY FIRST, part 3: Step Out & Stand Firm Jason Matters <p>Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.</p> <p>Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.</p> Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2295 8 61ee8d6dc9c016770086bd0f207ea100 no PRAY FIRST, part 2: Let Go & Press On Billy Buisman <p>Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.</p> <p>Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.</p> Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2109 9 8144f5fea5b2f281ae07ed7e5b778ea2 no PRAY FIRST, part 1: Tear Down & Build New Jason Matters <p>Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.</p> <p>Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.</p> Start the new year finding freedom in Christ. This January, join us for PRAY FIRST—a 21-day journey to discover what's driving your anxiety, stealing your peace, and demanding too much of your heart. Through daily readings and honest self-reflection, we'll learn to root our identity in Jesus and experience the freedom that comes from putting God first. Begin 2026 with renewed faith and lasting peace.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2736 10 6affacf0eee344bf5d41f484be9ab739 no The Heart of Christmas | Part 5: Living in the Light Billy Buisman <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2257 11 5f1b94964f8188b66643f6ad79bcf980 no The Heart of Christmas | Part 4: More Peace Jason Matters <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2490 12 5e4a31a3339f83bb8a55b1efbd98fe9b no The Heart of Christmas | Part 3: More Love Miranda Plyler <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2987 13 54a3e9d751e6675e33cd2c09a592246c no The Heart of Christmas | Part 2: More Hope Jason Matters <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2787 14 21e7d690fb2a925319caee7db4c3f002 no The Heart of Christmas | Part 1: More Joy Billy Buisman <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> <p>What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.</p> What if the secret to experiencing more joy, hope, love, and peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in godly character? "The Heart of Christmas" explores how the people in the original Christmas story demonstrated integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons. Discover how their example can transform your holidays—and your whole life.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1747 15 8f0e8db7d4530a4ef5362e23eb90a7f3 no Exodus, chapter 18: My Freedom. God Empowers. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2571 16 0fedf488c4ab7ad75507ec582aa4467e no Exodus, chapter 17: My Freedom. God Calls. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2048 17 d3a09aa381dffd39950e6b3d234f17a2 no Exodus, chapter 16: My Freedom. God Provides. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Billy Buisman <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1614 18 5c45537d03e9a90ab09c13daf731a529 no Exodus, chapter 15: My Freedom. God’s Glory. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Billy Buisman, Jason Matters, Tanner Hill <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4513 19 f368daf689ed23fa29750357e31ee680 no Exodus, chapters 13-14: My Freedom. God’s Strength. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1620 20 f7f0c7d8ba5f2fa09bdd0a8ec62a7d8c no Exodus, chapters 11-12: My Freedom. God’s Salvation. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2301 21 a61ac87d39d6cd8a26c7e437637f4ad9 no Exodus, chapters 9-10: My Freedom. God’s Discipline. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2036 22 f98e2605249815471c22ce4c1165f0a6 no Exodus: My Freedom. God's Timing. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2346 23 a1a4650ab44b9efe1e603272341b7634 no Exodus: My Freedom. God's Equipping. Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Billy Buisman <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1403 24 c0c7312526072e457c16a58c90db8da6 no Exodus: My Freedom. God's Ways Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Billy Buisman <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4463 25 3a6c1980b04f9395d5dfa7f8e2669ae1 no Exodus: My Freedom. God's Promise Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Jason Matters <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1874 26 a32b46edf0eec23087ba5b89f64e2173 no Exodus: My Freedom. God's Covenant Exodus: My Freedom. God's ____ Billy Buisman <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> <p>We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.</p> We all long for freedom, but where do we find it? Join us for our new sermon series through the book of Exodus, where we'll discover that true freedom isn't found in the false promises of this world, but in the faithful character of our God. Each week we'll explore how God displays His power, love, faithfulness, and glory as He delivers His people from bondage and leads them into the freedom He designed for them. Experience the life-changing truth that while we get to enjoy freedom, God does all the work—and He's ready to do the same for you today.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2122 27 1c317e7f4bcb4c00b1635da6e29faa5c no Life Elevated: Pursue Growth, part 3 Jason Matters <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2863 28 2aba7c5021a1cb562a07b30b15780b2d no Life Elevated: Pursue Growth, part 2 Jason Matters <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2918 29 8750467221eb3254344aaa8466825cc4 no Life Elevated: Pursue Growth, part 1 Jason Matters <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2892 30 8e01fb5a96a814e319ce43b87fb998fe no Life Elevated: Find Belonging, part 2 Jason Matters <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3372 31 db5fd0ebe6904a68586d9f72cf7bbd20 no Life Elevated: Find Belonging, part 1 Jason Matters <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> <p>What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.</p> What if your spiritual journey could take you to places you never imagined possible? Join us this Sunday as we explore how to live at a higher level through our new series, Life Elevated, where we'll discover practical steps for finding true belonging and pursuing authentic growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, we're here to come alongside you as you discover what it means to live your life elevated.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2185 32 1cc19966f829c1b7386ccd1d38fb7cb7 no PRAY FIRST: The Path Ahead Billy Buisman <p>This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.</p><p><br></p> <p>This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.</p><p><br></p> This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.


]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2018 33 6b1b1c6cd0022ba09147da02cc05dccb no PRAY FIRST: Straight Paths Billy Buisman <p>This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.</p><p><br></p> <p>This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.</p><p><br></p> This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.


]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4091 34 6569cf2ff7a7d3ea4aa2ba0828e6cec2 no PRAY FIRST: Walking With God in Prayer Jason Matters <p>This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.</p><p><br></p> <p>This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.</p><p><br></p> This summer, discover the path God has for you through our PRAY FIRST experience—21 days of walking with God in prayer. Using the powerful metaphor of a journey, we'll explore how prayer helps us find our way, stay on the right path, and experience God's guidance in every step. Join us for daily prayer guides that will deepen your walk with God, weekend teachings that illuminate the path ahead, and the exciting challenge of prayer walking your neighborhood to raise your spiritual heartbeat. Don't just talk about following God—learn to walk with Him through the transformative practice of prayer.


]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2286 35 06c30da858fa3bdf5d756bfb258e92a4 no Strong Enough | More Than Enough, Part 8 Jason Matters <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2255 36 86a9716ea288663c8d88400f63cd0a0b no For the Church | More Than Enough, Part 7 Billy Buisman <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2164 37 9cfe4f1d6fbadb3bf23d3def52ff68ed no For Me | More Than Enough, Part 6 Jason Matters <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1813 38 f147d748bf0df293cd60700137fe2685 no The Illusion of Control | More Than Enough, Part 5 Erica Matters <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2228 39 b3fb85b36f737287c19c88a2702d75a8 no Generous God, Cheerful Givers | More Than Enough, Part 4 Billy Buisman <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1957 40 f84e10622c0208a0df25a0e6494d102a no Less Driven, More Alive | More Than Enough, Part 3 Jason Matters <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2438 41 23c216555fa6c2a0e421bf6114372568 no Moving Beyond Your Cravings | More Than Enough, Part 2 Billy Bui <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4657 42 1d6242b815fba7f41368fcf684c75b07 no God Sees. God Provides. | More Than Enough, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.</p><p>What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?</p><p>Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.</p><p>Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.</p> Do you find yourself constantly worrying about not having enough—whether it's money, time, love, or opportunity? This nagging anxiety doesn't just steal your peace—it can hijack your decisions and distort your perspective on life.

What if there's a different way to live? What if the peace you're searching for has been within reach all along?

Join us for our new teaching series, More Than Enough, where we'll uncover timeless principles that can transform your perspective and free you from the cycle of worry.

Experience it this weekend, in person or online at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, and begin your journey toward the peace you've been searching for.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4997 43 52a6f73ea94369437d346e1149b5e0cb no The God You Can Trust Jason Matters <p>In a world of broken promises and shattered trust, Easter reveals a different story. Join Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene as we explore the radical hope of a God who proves His love isn't just a promise—it's a personal invitation to trust again.</p> <p>In a world of broken promises and shattered trust, Easter reveals a different story. Join Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene as we explore the radical hope of a God who proves His love isn't just a promise—it's a personal invitation to trust again.</p> In a world of broken promises and shattered trust, Easter reveals a different story. Join Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene as we explore the radical hope of a God who proves His love isn't just a promise—it's a personal invitation to trust again.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3128 44 df7be8ef6532792573f334feec3f3c98 no Staying Faithful When It's Hard: The King We've Been Waiting For, part 4 The King We've Been Waiting For Jason Matters <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p> <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p>  In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2817 45 128cab9ecee473852bb5aa4873207543 no Crucifixion The King We've Been Waiting For Billy Buisman <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p> <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p>  In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2219 46 8921597b3ed37ddf5752f31efab7e7ea no Last Supper The King We've Been Waiting For Billy Buisman <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p> <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p>  In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2079 47 b822aa31f8a147bed3edaccff40f7eaa no The King We've Been Waiting For The King We've Been Waiting For Jason Matters <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p> <p> In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.</p>  In a world longing for authentic leadership, "The King We've Been Waiting For" shatters every expectation of power and royalty. Journey through the final chapters of Luke's Gospel to discover a King who redefines greatness through vulnerability, service, and sacrificial love—a leader who invites you closer even as He transforms everything. Prepare to encounter a powerful Easter journey that will change everything you thought you knew about hope, redemption, and resurrection.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2291 48 7c03390e3e3be5c41d2cce39432e2bb1 no The Way of the Cross Guest Speaker Becky Pippert <p>Do you struggle to talk about your faith with others? This Sunday, in both services, we welcome special guest speaker and author, Becky Pippert. Becky draws on decades of conversations about Christianity around the world to inspire and equip ordinary Christians to share Jesus through their ordinary day-to-day conversations. Join us this weekend and be inspired!</p> <p>Do you struggle to talk about your faith with others? This Sunday, in both services, we welcome special guest speaker and author, Becky Pippert. Becky draws on decades of conversations about Christianity around the world to inspire and equip ordinary Christians to share Jesus through their ordinary day-to-day conversations. Join us this weekend and be inspired!</p> Do you struggle to talk about your faith with others? This Sunday, in both services, we welcome special guest speaker and author, Becky Pippert. Becky draws on decades of conversations about Christianity around the world to inspire and equip ordinary Christians to share Jesus through their ordinary day-to-day conversations. Join us this weekend and be inspired!

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2421 49 a8c50df49c3b0185b5c5b076fbff0294 no Forward: From Desperate to Destined Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Jason Matters <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2873 50 44509b9fb75f4cd19af9e4596164ad24 no Forward: Leaving Our Wealth to Follow Jesus Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Billy Buisman <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1312 51 84b73b2e8f02c534ca63a34a456180fe no Forward: What Do You Want God to Do for You? Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Jason Matters <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2386 52 890ecca1a9100f00fccf4ec49020037d no Forward: For King and Kingdom Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Jason Matters <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2376 53 c17f7f71459dbaa4b53b129aebb155c1 no Forward: Finding God's Healing Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Billy Buisman <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2262 54 f78166041ffacc037a696df3b75c7bf2 no Forward: Following Jesus on the Path of Forgiveness Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Billy Buisman <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2274 55 786610b5852f5add35f169e2872a567a no Forward Spiritual Momentum for Life's Journey Jason Matters <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> <p>Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.</p> Jesus had a unique ability to see people wherever life had taken them, and to call them Forward. Whether you’re stuck or stalled, in life or in faith, Jesus will lead you Forward. If you want to make better decisions, Jesus calls you to look and move Forward. In this series of teachings inspired by chapters 16-19 in the gospel of Luke, you will find the direction and with God’s help, the motivation to move Forward.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2721 56 fd3865ee93c334b8d81185286baae88e no A Vision for the World | Pray First - January 19th Service Jason Matters <p>Are you tired of merely surviving—just getting through each day without purpose or passion?</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to join "Pray First" —a 21 day journey designed to reignite your faith and realign your life. Through weekend teachings, daily prayer guides, and midweek prayer gatherings, we'll help you break through spiritual exhaustion and reconnect with your core mission.</p><p>This isn't just about personal renewal—it's about being strategically refueled to make a greater impact. We'll dive deep into reconnecting with God's vision, clearing away spiritual clutter, and restoring the fire that drives your mission. Your ministry, your calling, your impact—they all start here. Get ready to be refreshed, realigned, and recommitted to the mission that matters most.</p><p><br></p> <p>Are you tired of merely surviving—just getting through each day without purpose or passion?</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to join "Pray First" —a 21 day journey designed to reignite your faith and realign your life. Through weekend teachings, daily prayer guides, and midweek prayer gatherings, we'll help you break through spiritual exhaustion and reconnect with your core mission.</p><p>This isn't just about personal renewal—it's about being strategically refueled to make a greater impact. We'll dive deep into reconnecting with God's vision, clearing away spiritual clutter, and restoring the fire that drives your mission. Your ministry, your calling, your impact—they all start here. Get ready to be refreshed, realigned, and recommitted to the mission that matters most.</p><p><br></p> Are you tired of merely surviving—just getting through each day without purpose or passion?


We invite you to join "Pray First" —a 21 day journey designed to reignite your faith and realign your life. Through weekend teachings, daily prayer guides, and midweek prayer gatherings, we'll help you break through spiritual exhaustion and reconnect with your core mission.

This isn't just about personal renewal—it's about being strategically refueled to make a greater impact. We'll dive deep into reconnecting with God's vision, clearing away spiritual clutter, and restoring the fire that drives your mission. Your ministry, your calling, your impact—they all start here. Get ready to be refreshed, realigned, and recommitted to the mission that matters most.


]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2643 57 6c9720c2168d901f7aef4c4376f9844f no Hearts for Broken Hearts | Pray First - January 12th Service Billy Buisman <p>Are you tired of merely surviving—just getting through each day without purpose or passion?</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to join "Pray First" —a 21 day journey designed to reignite your faith and realign your life. Through weekend teachings, daily prayer guides, and midweek prayer gatherings, we'll help you break through spiritual exhaustion and reconnect with your core mission.</p><p>This isn't just about personal renewal—it's about being strategically refueled to make a greater impact. We'll dive deep into reconnecting with God's vision, clearing away spiritual clutter, and restoring the fire that drives your mission. Your ministry, your calling, your impact—they all start here. Get ready to be refreshed, realigned, and recommitted to the mission that matters most.</p><p><br></p> <p>Are you tired of merely surviving—just getting through each day without purpose or passion?</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to join "Pray First" —a 21 day journey designed to reignite your faith and realign your life. Through weekend teachings, daily prayer guides, and midweek prayer gatherings, we'll help you break through spiritual exhaustion and reconnect with your core mission.</p><p>This isn't just about personal renewal—it's about being strategically refueled to make a greater impact. We'll dive deep into reconnecting with God's vision, clearing away spiritual clutter, and restoring the fire that drives your mission. Your ministry, your calling, your impact—they all start here. Get ready to be refreshed, realigned, and recommitted to the mission that matters most.</p><p><br></p> Are you tired of merely surviving—just getting through each day without purpose or passion?


We invite you to join "Pray First" —a 21 day journey designed to reignite your faith and realign your life. Through weekend teachings, daily prayer guides, and midweek prayer gatherings, we'll help you break through spiritual exhaustion and reconnect with your core mission.

This isn't just about personal renewal—it's about being strategically refueled to make a greater impact. We'll dive deep into reconnecting with God's vision, clearing away spiritual clutter, and restoring the fire that drives your mission. Your ministry, your calling, your impact—they all start here. Get ready to be refreshed, realigned, and recommitted to the mission that matters most.


]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5006 58 0b3621847fb031cbe45a4c0d7df2fd1b no Gift of Generosity | UnWrapped: Receiving God's Gifts, Part 5 Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts Billy Buisman <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3941 59 09532f92ac5c2c5b77d7dcbe8c235c39 no Forgiveness that Frees Us | UnWrapped: Receiving God's Gifts, Part 4 Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts Jason Matters <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2426 60 a89fad3299f29579f92d195fd79efff0 no The Promise Keeper | Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts, part 3 Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts Miranda Plyler <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3822 61 9dda73117506f3519f50a703dccd1a37 no Jesus My Friend | Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts, part 2 Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts Billy Buisman <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1891 62 6aea5e1a30b0c82eb6454598ee1934d8 no Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts, part 1 Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts Jason Matters <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> <p>Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.</p> Gifts aren't meant to stay wrapped, and neither are God's promises. This December, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene presents "Unwrapped: Receiving God's Gifts," a powerful teaching series that moves beyond head knowledge to heart transformation. We'll explore how believing about God is different from receiving from God. Come unwrap the life-changing gifts waiting just for you.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2518 63 1761f046a358655d3740bd5515168a3f no Jesus, Money, and Your Heart: Luke 16:1-31 | The Forgotten Path of Greatness, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2366 64 e0f1a0db08dd0e6041a4ea5d48f41d4d no Valuing the Lost: Luke 15:11-32 | The Forgotten Path of Greatness, Part 3 Billy Buisman <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2058 65 76663880eee6f5d8828eb5cbdee1cc47 no Jesus Our Foundation: Luke 14:1-27 | The Forgotten Path of Greatness, Part 2 Billy Buisman <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1891 66 a1c5a644c895aa856d820100b20185a1 no Confession is Good for the Soul: Luke 13:1-9 | The Forgotten Path of Greatness, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> <p>We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.</p> We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2085 67 5117a5d4aef2ab28304389fc0a3a48bb no Prepared: Luke 12:35-59 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 8 Billy Buisman <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1805 68 1940a4c9c6e25223ffa8efe99fa70985 no In God We Trust: Luke 12:22-34 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 7 Jason Matters <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2753 69 54c0fe69ea4c0970b8cd6f7242283416 no Rewrite Your Money Story: Luke 12:13-21 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 6 Jason Matters <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2430 70 1176a9854f4f35d00454b251169ab8b9 no Choose Your Words Wisely: Luke 11:29-32 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 5 Jason Matters <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2124 71 078d16c605f830461b7551ecc7d535c6 no Authentic Alignment: Luke 11:29 - 12:12 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 4 Jason Matters <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2338 72 8bbe723efaf59fcfb82333c6231eb0eb no The War For Your Soul: Luke 11:14-36 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 3 Jason Matters <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2412 73 120b9633c1e06ba2629cba806b9d61bd no Shameless Prayers: Luke 10:38-11:13 | Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke, part 2 Jason Matters <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p> <p> What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke</p>  What makes some people thrive in adversity while others crumble? Is it possible for anyone to cultivate the mental toughness to face life's challenges head-on? In this series of messages from the Gospel of Luke, you will discover the teachings of Jesus that will make you resilient. Whether you need help bouncing back or encouragement to stay focused on your life purpose, we invite you to join us this fall for Resilient: Growing Strong in the Gospel of Luke

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2474 74 5d4c335d96651014d016de311577ed9e no Doing Hard Things: Luke 9:32-62 | Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2606 75 86d305fb02c65a0caa1844165176abfc no The Transfiguration - Jesus Revealed: Luke 9:28-36 | Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms, Part 13 Billy Buisman <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1894 76 d7f2ed43a3a0333284180636df16a2a2 no Join Up : Luke 10:1-23 | Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms, Part 12 Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4309 77 d69246e871bbe7edbc89c30fd1b111ef no Crossroads PRAY FIRST, Part 3 <p>Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.</p> <p>Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.</p> Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2875 78 cb110328949789ea2c8733d2f3fb95ed no The Calm PRAY FIRST, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.</p> <p>Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.</p> Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2551 79 dc72c1f73ff60c746cb5e4ffa8f52401 no Pray Like Jesus Prayed. Rest Like Jesus Rested. PRAY FIRST, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.</p> <p>Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.</p> Feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Imagine finding deep, restorative rest in an unexpected place. PRAY FIRST: A 4-Week Journey to Rejuvenation. For centuries, followers of Christ have discovered a profound truth: prayer isn't just about asking for things—it's a gateway to unparalleled rest for your mind, body, and soul. More than just Sunday messages, PRAY FIRST is a 21-day immersive journey. Together, we'll practice the life-changing rhythms of work and rest through prayer.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2595 80 4505137a0093a547dd3339ba96d28c91 no Unlock Your 100x Life: Luke 8:1-18, Part 11 Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3058 81 3d6974235e6a576b5e88649571194739 no Lessons From a Broken Heart: Luke 7:36-50, Part 10 Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2511 82 c41164c137a279556d2cccc898007228 no Choosing Judgement or Mercy | Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms, Part 9 Javier Michel <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2461 83 b4cc2c820960035d0ab18f4b8322095e no Everyone is Desperate: Luke 7:1-17 | Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms, Part 8 Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1653 84 47bc1ebfe36a7f8305d3b94d7f1c7f62 no Find Your Vision & Get a Life Luke 6:17-49: Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2808 85 34038da88241ca8b6237dc90c75f3be4 no Laws, Rules & Good Suggestions: Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2432 86 ff6ca63f58bd5b97f22ccafc0a9d005f no Invited to the Party: Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2410 87 ddb1f7d39be0987ee8fb1e1689f464ae no Healing The Shame: Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2357 88 be762729f34a388b69f58d31700f50a8 no Not Abandoned: Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms, part 2 Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2832 89 3fb58f134e4235863df5e9647e8e703e no Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms: Unveiling God’s Heart in the Gospel of Luke Jason Matters <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> <p>Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.</p> Feeling lost, broken or far from God? The biblical book of Luke is filled with true stories of Desperate Souls Finding Open Arms. Outsiders find community, the lost find purpose, and wanderers find God. God is still writing these kinds of stories, and in this teaching series you will not only discover God’s heart for the world; You will find healing and direction for your own desperate soul.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3213 90 1ea1c5e86aee7ee6c2dcc9f9b98d77c9 no Idols, Rewards and Expectations - Getting Your Life in Order, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3591 91 fa2d6fe89e7aa1ffdd294708581d5deb no The Math of Happiness - Getting Your Life in Order, Part 3 Jason Matters <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4715 92 98a550b923032c7fc3000974dbb0cf75 no Serving Upward - Getting Your Life in Order, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2340 93 269aa7eeb016d163c5fc660eb0e5844f no Love People. Use Things. - Getting Your Life in Order, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> <p>When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.</p> When things are out of order, pain sets in. Whether it is with our finances, our health or our spiritual lives, life works better when things are in order. In this series of messages, you will find in the second half of the biblical book of Colossians the practical help and guidance you need for Getting Your Life in Order. Join us this Sunday, or watch online, and discover the life that works.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2544 94 5abdef2c6874800805a5f8f61fc69dd6 no What a Difference a Resurrection Makes! Guest Speaker: David Rodes David Rodes <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2068 95 66c1d5b4c91f699df8e4e894eb0bd895 no Easter: I’m Not What I Was Easter Sunday Jason Matters <p>When Jesus sees you, he sees so much more than you can imagine. With smiles on their faces, Jesus followers begin their faith stories by saying, “I am not what I was,” and Jesus and Easter make all the difference. Whether you are a lifelong Jesus follower or just exploring your faith, we invite you to join us this Easter as we celebrate how the ancient story of Jesus continues to change lives today.</p> <p>When Jesus sees you, he sees so much more than you can imagine. With smiles on their faces, Jesus followers begin their faith stories by saying, “I am not what I was,” and Jesus and Easter make all the difference. Whether you are a lifelong Jesus follower or just exploring your faith, we invite you to join us this Easter as we celebrate how the ancient story of Jesus continues to change lives today.</p> When Jesus sees you, he sees so much more than you can imagine. With smiles on their faces, Jesus followers begin their faith stories by saying, “I am not what I was,” and Jesus and Easter make all the difference. Whether you are a lifelong Jesus follower or just exploring your faith, we invite you to join us this Easter as we celebrate how the ancient story of Jesus continues to change lives today.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3126 96 91ad3ff9459c0474757df80331dda3c9 no The Heart Cry of Jesus Palm Sunday Jason Matters <p>In Jesus’ last week of public ministry, he acted out of character a few times, and his followers noticed and thought it was important enough to write down. Did he break under the stress of his impending death? Or was he intentionally making one last effort to communicate? In this Palm Sunday message, you will hear The Heart Cry of Jesus and discover what he wants most for you and your friends!</p> <p>In Jesus’ last week of public ministry, he acted out of character a few times, and his followers noticed and thought it was important enough to write down. Did he break under the stress of his impending death? Or was he intentionally making one last effort to communicate? In this Palm Sunday message, you will hear The Heart Cry of Jesus and discover what he wants most for you and your friends!</p> In Jesus’ last week of public ministry, he acted out of character a few times, and his followers noticed and thought it was important enough to write down. Did he break under the stress of his impending death? Or was he intentionally making one last effort to communicate? In this Palm Sunday message, you will hear The Heart Cry of Jesus and discover what he wants most for you and your friends!

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2906 97 ef79cfb43ade74d488563c8fdff3335f no Rules, Rulers and Relationships - Un-Full-Filled, Part 5 Jason Matters <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p> <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p> Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4965 98 19e7115ec2d12739bd1e06fd4667c149 no Everyday Superhero - Un-Full-Filled part 4 Jason Matters <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p><p><br></p> <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p><p><br></p> Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.


]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2678 99 618ab183d662ee528d2e24284ac3a464 no Contending For Your 1 - Un-Full-Filled Part 3 <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p><p> </p> <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p><p> </p> Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.

 

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3257 100 6e20113c59260a1ba4654959e649b61a no Finding Your Place in the World - Un-Full-Filled Part 2 <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p><p> </p> <p>Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.</p><p> </p> Feeling full, yet empty? Running fast, but getting nowhere? Join us on Sundays for a fresh exploration of the biblical book of Colossians, where we'll dig deep into finding genuine fulfillment amidst the busyness. Discover surprising truths and practical steps to trade the "over-full" for the "overflowing," fueled by faith and purpose. Join us this Sunday for Un∙Full∙Filled, and go home inspired, equipped, and ready to live a life that truly matters.

 

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3426 101 d69ee535cc4d1b86f4ee04b2cea0d138 no The Life Jason Matters <p>When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: <a href="http://way.truth.life" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Way.Truth.Life.</a></p> <p>When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: <a href="http://way.truth.life" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Way.Truth.Life.</a></p> When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: Way.Truth.Life.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3290 102 8b25c9f6ccce9a55c68a8ab107d6f776 no The Truth Jason Matters <p>When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: <a href="http://way.truth.life/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Way.Truth.Life.</a></p> <p>When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: <a href="http://way.truth.life/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Way.Truth.Life.</a></p> When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: Way.Truth.Life.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2966 103 01f0937ca8c4ca4563287c7e36dcf29c no The Way Jason Matters <p>When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: <a href="http://way.truth.life" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Way.Truth.Life.</a></p> <p>When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: <a href="http://way.truth.life" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Way.Truth.Life.</a></p> When someone makes a bold claim about themselves, we can roll our eyes and dismiss them as delusional or lean in and join their heroic cause. In John 14:6 Jesus made a few bold claims about himself and as we join his cause we unleash his impact in our lives and in our communities. Join us on Sundays and grow your faith deep in Jesus, who is: Way.Truth.Life.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2702 104 68e76e137f8bbcf055ddc95836429cde no Your Prayer Journey: PRAY FIRST, part 4 Jason Matters <p>What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.</p> <p>What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.</p> What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2551 105 bddf0de5b7077d1752d204fbbf35a57a no Coping with Unanswered Prayer: PRAY FIRST, part 3 Jason Matters <p>What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.</p> <p>What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.</p> What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3345 106 f1bef9abb16214a80a60b8bc5252e903 no Speak Love: Speak Out - Speak Life, Part 3 Jason Matters <p>Do you ever find yourself wanting to speak up and speak out, but you just don’t know what to say? In the Christmas story as we hear angels, shepherds and a young girl speaking bold words of faith at a time of immorality, and injustice. This Christmas season, join us for a transformative series, "Speak Out - Speak Life," where we will not only equip you to find your voice but also inspire you to make a positive impact on the world.</p> <p>Do you ever find yourself wanting to speak up and speak out, but you just don’t know what to say? In the Christmas story as we hear angels, shepherds and a young girl speaking bold words of faith at a time of immorality, and injustice. This Christmas season, join us for a transformative series, "Speak Out - Speak Life," where we will not only equip you to find your voice but also inspire you to make a positive impact on the world.</p> Do you ever find yourself wanting to speak up and speak out, but you just don’t know what to say? In the Christmas story as we hear angels, shepherds and a young girl speaking bold words of faith at a time of immorality, and injustice. This Christmas season, join us for a transformative series, "Speak Out - Speak Life," where we will not only equip you to find your voice but also inspire you to make a positive impact on the world.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2853 107 67746ff7cb697aff871b67e7592459f6 no When Do You Say When? - Under Pressure, Part 5 <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1948 108 00b5052a7274ea76d2ae6809f0d5407b no Dwelling in Jesus - Coming before God every day brings us closer to the Father <p>Why is it so easy for us to allow distractions to keep us from coming daily to the feet of Jesus? The problem with distractions is that they keep us from taking our faith seriously and keep us from a serious relationship with Jesus. In this teaching at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that daily distractions are real and they can distract us from spending time with Jesus. Join us this Sunday for Dwelling in Jesus: Coming before God every day brings us closer to the Father as we learn postures that can help us overcome the distractions of life to grow closer in our relationship with God.</p> <p>Why is it so easy for us to allow distractions to keep us from coming daily to the feet of Jesus? The problem with distractions is that they keep us from taking our faith seriously and keep us from a serious relationship with Jesus. In this teaching at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that daily distractions are real and they can distract us from spending time with Jesus. Join us this Sunday for Dwelling in Jesus: Coming before God every day brings us closer to the Father as we learn postures that can help us overcome the distractions of life to grow closer in our relationship with God.</p> Why is it so easy for us to allow distractions to keep us from coming daily to the feet of Jesus? The problem with distractions is that they keep us from taking our faith seriously and keep us from a serious relationship with Jesus. In this teaching at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that daily distractions are real and they can distract us from spending time with Jesus. Join us this Sunday for Dwelling in Jesus: Coming before God every day brings us closer to the Father as we learn postures that can help us overcome the distractions of life to grow closer in our relationship with God.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1942 109 04a9214c13fbaeb117de0cf3e01a39b8 no What Fills You? - Under Pressure, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1913 110 29f8001601c9326acf8b4230a44b4ffe no How Much is Enough? - Under Pressure, Part 3 Jason Matters <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2725 111 e957f8a582f93a849dfec37dcca50636 no Who Are You Trying to Impress? - Under Pressure, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p> Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2595 112 5c1b7b085477dcd358f8e7c37eb3f1ae no What’s Got You Down? - Under Pressure, Part 1 What's God You Down? Jason Matters <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p> <p>Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.</p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p> Why does it seem like everyone is so strong, and I’m so weak? Why is it that some people are able to withstand so much bad news and stress, and I crumble at the thought of pressure? In this upcoming teaching series at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover God’s wisdom for how to grow strong. Join us for Under Pressure: How to be strong when you feel so weak.

If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1917 113 7df9e22df28c6322e37a607ed3e4ce60 no Growth Check Growth Check Jason Matters <p>We are all on a lifelong spiritual journey. And in every journey, we regularly stop and look back to see how far we’ve come. Join us this weekend at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene for a guided growth check. Not only will you be encouraged by what God has already done in your life, but you will also be guided to make mid-course corrections and inspired to keep on the journey!</p> <p>We are all on a lifelong spiritual journey. And in every journey, we regularly stop and look back to see how far we’ve come. Join us this weekend at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene for a guided growth check. Not only will you be encouraged by what God has already done in your life, but you will also be guided to make mid-course corrections and inspired to keep on the journey!</p> We are all on a lifelong spiritual journey. And in every journey, we regularly stop and look back to see how far we’ve come. Join us this weekend at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene for a guided growth check. Not only will you be encouraged by what God has already done in your life, but you will also be guided to make mid-course corrections and inspired to keep on the journey!

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2483 114 93202e787e141666429f6aa6f11acb60 no Supernatural, Part 3: THE Spirit Guide Jason Matters <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2503 115 6e41984e6b3cc004e7aac8f2bb745f69 no Supernatural, Part 2: A Force of Nature Jason Matters <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2422 116 7cf16b97f6ca0bde6c401794710a9ff4 no Supernatural, Part 1: Beyond What Comes Naturally Jason Matters <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2565 117 a9021ece17a8e0c6e5ece6d14bd057bd no Who Are We?, September 3, 2023 Pastor Tom Shaw <p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p> <p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p> If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2484 118 4a9d349b291fb721cad1d1ceaf84588d no Faithful to the Finish Line, August 27th, 2023 Pastor Tom Shaw <p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p> <p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p> If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2009 119 1f7d713a29310976c5979756c7a9dafe no July Sermons, Prequel, July 23rd, 2023 Javier Michel <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2997 120 197e03137ba3f2f8d129b7cad9ce63a6 no July Sermons, In the Midst of Change - Our God Hasn't, July 16th, 2023 Pastor Tom Shaw <p>Pastor Tom Shaw helps us to understand how we can cling to God while everything around us inevitably changes. </p> <p>Pastor Tom Shaw helps us to understand how we can cling to God while everything around us inevitably changes. </p> Pastor Tom Shaw helps us to understand how we can cling to God while everything around us inevitably changes.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2119 121 2feca123eff4b78abf3d2ace227e2c66 no Courage & Cowardice: Uphill, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.</p> <p>Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.</p> Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2444 122 4c9e7187b90ddb4e9dce4e6fec2548b2 no What Does God Expect of Me?: Uphill, Part 2 Jason Matters <p> Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.</p> <p> Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.</p>  Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2271 123 27e9e107db0bbeb3cd3b6b111bb3fbf2 no Waiting Forever: Uphill, Part 1 When Following Jesus Isn't Easy Jason Matters <p> Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.</p> <p> Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.</p>  Following Jesus is the best way to live, but following Jesus is not always easy. In fact, sometimes strenuous is better than easy. In this four-week series of messages from the gospel of Mark, you will discover how to be faithful especially when following Jesus gets hard.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2454 124 7da4bac257dc1fc9fc503295bc8cd4c5 no Get Healthy, Stay Healthy: I’m (Not) Okay, Part 6 Jason Matters, Miranda Plyler <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2484 125 f6b8daca95d15b980bccf00d0e1e2a98 no A New Cycle: I’m (Not) Okay, Part 5 Jason Matters, Miranda Plyler <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2332 126 f9fb3413c54caefefe4f44894479b053 no Rewire the Hardwire: Jesus Cares About Your Mental Health, Part 4 Miranda Plyler <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1953 127 267d4a3577d826ee13439180d27aa7d9 no Feeding the Cycle: Jesus Cares About Your Mental Health, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> <p>Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.</p> Whether it is loneliness, stress, depression or anxiety, our mental health is essential for living our full potential. But does mental health have anything to do with our relationship with God? We think it does, and in this teaching series presented in the weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will not only learn something, but you will discover practices that God has given us to experience better mental health.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2642 128 89b3574317fa981c2ac96ea2e6f28751 no Easter: From Let Down to Built Up <p>“Faith is easy,” they say. “Just believe.” The truth is that faith is rarely that easy. Especially when you feel let down by God or other people. Fortunately, the Easter story doesn’t suggest that faith is easy, and this Easter at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason will share how original followers of Jesus re-built their faith on Easter. The same story can help you build or re-build your faith!</p> <p>“Faith is easy,” they say. “Just believe.” The truth is that faith is rarely that easy. Especially when you feel let down by God or other people. Fortunately, the Easter story doesn’t suggest that faith is easy, and this Easter at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason will share how original followers of Jesus re-built their faith on Easter. The same story can help you build or re-build your faith!</p> “Faith is easy,” they say. “Just believe.” The truth is that faith is rarely that easy. Especially when you feel let down by God or other people. Fortunately, the Easter story doesn’t suggest that faith is easy, and this Easter at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason will share how original followers of Jesus re-built their faith on Easter. The same story can help you build or re-build your faith!

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2345 129 95d2a80bfe477d6c3eb389c6d1c90eca no Taking Responsibility - Hydrate, Part 6, March 26th, 2023 <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p> <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p> If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2623 130 c6ce9874b511b1a23adfbe9674713646 no Hear and Obey - Hydrate, Part 5 March 19, 2023 Jason Matters <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p><p><br></p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794</p><p><br></p><p>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a></p> <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p><p><br></p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794</p><p><br></p><p>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a></p> If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.


If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.


To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794


To give, visit www.ridgenaz.org/give

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2623 131 b7baf8b7aa8d20eb076e24496bdacb2b no Truth For Life - Hydrate, Part 4 March 12, 2023 <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p><p><br></p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RidgefieldNazarene/live_videos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE </a>to watch on Facebook</p><p>Click <a href="https://youtube.com/live/bEydd40kM8E?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="https://youtube.com/live/tMVCnwxrsEw?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>to watch on YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794</p><p><br></p><p>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a></p> <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p><p><br></p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RidgefieldNazarene/live_videos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE </a>to watch on Facebook</p><p>Click <a href="https://youtube.com/live/bEydd40kM8E?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="https://youtube.com/live/tMVCnwxrsEw?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>to watch on YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794</p><p><br></p><p>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a></p> If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.


If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.


Click HERE to watch on Facebook

Click HERE to watch on YouTube.


To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794


To give, visit www.ridgenaz.org/give

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2433 132 eeeb3426cc5eba3b935d2525b6f50337 no “Have to” Or “Get to”?  - Hydrate, Part 3, March 5th, 2023 <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p><p><br></p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RidgefieldNazarene/live_videos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE </a>to watch on Facebook</p><p>Click <a href="https://youtube.com/live/bEydd40kM8E?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="https://youtube.com/live/tMVCnwxrsEw?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>to watch on YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794</p><p><br></p><p>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a></p> <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p><p><br></p><p>If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RidgefieldNazarene/live_videos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE </a>to watch on Facebook</p><p>Click <a href="https://youtube.com/live/bEydd40kM8E?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a><a href="https://youtube.com/live/tMVCnwxrsEw?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>to watch on YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794</p><p><br></p><p>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a></p> If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.


If you can't join us in person, check out the livestream at 9:00 AM on Sunday on Facebook or YouTube. Services are available on-demand on both platforms.


Click HERE to watch on Facebook

Click HERE to watch on YouTube.


To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794


To give, visit www.ridgenaz.org/give

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2330 133 ac14e1bcc5d3663c49137a9009d2e54c no Are You Dehydrated? Hydrate, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p> <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p> If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2541 134 55ac5f8cfba523793c10efff3aa883ff no The Key to a Vibrant Faith - Hydrate, Part 1, February 19th, 2023 Jason Matters <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p> <p>If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.</p> If you have ever looked at your Bible and wished you could understand it and get something out of it, you are not alone! But there is hope! You can learn to not only understand the Bible, but to be inspired and refreshed by what you read in it. And the Hydrate Church-wide Experience can help! Through our weekend messages, small group discussions, and a personal guidebook, in only five weeks you will learn to hear from God through his Word.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2761 135 bd88568b49e03845c7109bc0dd61d268 no Clipped-In: PRAY FIRST Part 1 Randy Meade <p>Rather than rush headlong into the new year, what if we were to intentionally and prayerfully start the year with God? That is what PRAY FIRST is all about. We invite you to take the first twenty-one days of 2023 and pray and fast over the year ahead. We will seek God’s guidance for our lives, our year and our church. Together, let’s PRAY FIRST.</p> <p>Rather than rush headlong into the new year, what if we were to intentionally and prayerfully start the year with God? That is what PRAY FIRST is all about. We invite you to take the first twenty-one days of 2023 and pray and fast over the year ahead. We will seek God’s guidance for our lives, our year and our church. Together, let’s PRAY FIRST.</p> Rather than rush headlong into the new year, what if we were to intentionally and prayerfully start the year with God? That is what PRAY FIRST is all about. We invite you to take the first twenty-one days of 2023 and pray and fast over the year ahead. We will seek God’s guidance for our lives, our year and our church. Together, let’s PRAY FIRST.

]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2919 136 921db68ffd29cde69a6d237723076433 no Beyond: Move, Part 3 Sadie Shapovalov <p>During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.</p> <p>During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.</p> During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2265 137 e33c03607ed83bb26f781365144dd2e4 no Together: Move, Part 2 Sadie Shapovalov <p>During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.</p> <p>During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.</p> During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2614 138 4d3d04a93d4c351160b181fc20f64ba9 no The Call: Move, Part 1 Sadie Shapovalov <p>During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.</p> <p>During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.</p> During the Christmas season we usually wish for a few moments to sit by a warm fire with a mug of hot cocoa and surrounded by our loved ones. We tell ourselves, “This is what the season is all about.” But the original Christmas was anything but comfortable. From an unplanned pregnancy and a rough stable, to a journey across the desert, Christmas tells a story of discomfort. And while we yearn for comfort, maybe this Christmas God wants to nudge us out of our own comfort zones. Join us for worship this season as we allow God to Move us.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 237 139 0c1bbe0d514535dce661e8f649ab0e86 no Faithful Jason Matters <p>In this season of Thanksgiving, it is common for us to make lists of everything we are thankful for. And we look forward to years of giving thanks. But what gives us this confidence? In this Thanksgiving weekend message, we will celebrate that God is always faithful- faithful to his word, his people, and his world.</p> <p>In this season of Thanksgiving, it is common for us to make lists of everything we are thankful for. And we look forward to years of giving thanks. But what gives us this confidence? In this Thanksgiving weekend message, we will celebrate that God is always faithful- faithful to his word, his people, and his world.</p> In this season of Thanksgiving, it is common for us to make lists of everything we are thankful for. And we look forward to years of giving thanks. But what gives us this confidence? In this Thanksgiving weekend message, we will celebrate that God is always faithful- faithful to his word, his people, and his world.

]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2447 140 3b1b8282882ffffa9cb94d5f8e53ecb2 no Little Is Much: Influencers, Part 5 Jason Matters <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2711 141 ccfc741c13d8b8f7081c32cb23dc06a3 no The Best & Worst Influence: Influencers, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2711 142 a5445a27d5d780290e248381170389ff no Fools For Christ: Influencers, Part 3 Jason Matters <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2653 143 58dcf94e5399a4bfa45a6e022d4fbe86 no Sent: Influencers, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2653 144 7ea466dfe63998eba8a29931a0c7796d no Your 100X Life - Influencers, Part 1 <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> <p>Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.</p> Regardless of how many people follow you on social, share your posts, or wear your merch, you are more powerful than you realize. You are an influencer. In this series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will identify where you have influence and you will be encouraged to use your influence to help people and honor God. Because the world needs you.

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2821 145 484c2f0b933f2e6554dd646906f895ac no Unshakable - October 16, 2022 Jason Matters Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1772 146 3390347053a40ae10f5b2c3b375483f4 no FOMO, Anxiety, and Grace - A-MAZ-ING, Part 5 Jason Matters <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-MAZ-ING.<br>Join us live online on Facebook or YouTube this Sunday, October 2nd, at 9:00 AM or watch the entire experience anytime later in the day.<br>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794<br>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a><br>If you would like to discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, text "JESUS" to 360.552.7794</p> <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-MAZ-ING.<br>Join us live online on Facebook or YouTube this Sunday, October 2nd, at 9:00 AM or watch the entire experience anytime later in the day.<br>To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794<br>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a><br>If you would like to discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, text "JESUS" to 360.552.7794</p> Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-MAZ-ING.
Join us live online on Facebook or YouTube this Sunday, October 2nd, at 9:00 AM or watch the entire experience anytime later in the day.
To submit a prayer request, text 360.552.7794
To give, visit www.ridgenaz.org/give
If you would like to discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, text "JESUS" to 360.552.7794

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2118 147 c210dd3b582824b77ce8d0426a52fdaa no Taking Grace For Granted, A-MAZ-ING, Part 3, September 25, 2022 Erica Matters <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.</p> <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.</p> Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2158 148 aa80bf741226b2f28dd0427ddeab5d19 no Will My Needs Be Met? - A-Maz-Ing, Part 2 September 18, 2022 Jason Matters <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.</p> <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.</p> Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2415 149 5a2df5b5e16b1722a8110cb095c52011 no Getting What I Deserve, A-MAZ-ING, Part 1, September 11, 2022 Jason Matters <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.</p> <p>Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.</p> Amazing Grace. How sweet the sound. We can sing the song by memory. But are we still amazed by God’s grace? And does this grace affect how we live? In this teaching series we will learn from true stories of people who were amazed by God’s grace and as we do, you will once again discover that God’s grace in your life is truly A-Maz-Ing.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2780 150 39c8ad8452b02199fd5705de58a2ab46 no This is My Story, September 4, 2022 <p>We all have a story.  And all of our stories include some pain and bad decisions.  All of our stories include love and hope. What’s your story? In this message, Jason shares the stories of three people who experienced the power of God in their lives. What’s your story?</p> <p>We all have a story.  And all of our stories include some pain and bad decisions.  All of our stories include love and hope. What’s your story? In this message, Jason shares the stories of three people who experienced the power of God in their lives. What’s your story?</p> We all have a story.  And all of our stories include some pain and bad decisions.  All of our stories include love and hope. What’s your story? In this message, Jason shares the stories of three people who experienced the power of God in their lives. What’s your story?

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2484 151 75ab26ffaa92951fd810a64468108a50 no Finish the Race, Grow 22, Part 4, August 28, 2022 Jason Matters <p>We started 2022 by asking God for a Word that would inspire and encourage us throughout the year.  We made plans to take action.  Now it is time for an early assessment.  In this weekend message, Jason will teach not only about the biblical basis for continual growth, but will give you the tools you need to continue living out your Word for 2022.</p> <p>We started 2022 by asking God for a Word that would inspire and encourage us throughout the year.  We made plans to take action.  Now it is time for an early assessment.  In this weekend message, Jason will teach not only about the biblical basis for continual growth, but will give you the tools you need to continue living out your Word for 2022.</p> We started 2022 by asking God for a Word that would inspire and encourage us throughout the year.  We made plans to take action.  Now it is time for an early assessment.  In this weekend message, Jason will teach not only about the biblical basis for continual growth, but will give you the tools you need to continue living out your Word for 2022.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2496 152 7bf65751ffd91c2cd9cad95bb185fd74 no Seasons of Prayer - Pray First Part 5 Jason Matters <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2753 153 91eb371a8387490153b62ee1fcdd9940 no Praying @Home - Pray First, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2431 154 c2e403a3d9c5a2d3637a7a522c576ee6 no Listen & Pray – Pray First, Part 2 July 31, 2022 Sadie Shapovalov <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2427 155 12533dbfe91f3ef9e2c133a1ac97bde5 no Pause – Pray First, Part 1 July 24, 2022 <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> <p>Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!</p> Do you ever wish you could pause your life just long enough to catch your breath and replenish your emotional energy? Would you like to experience real rest? We believe renewal happens by spending time with Jesus as we Pray First. In this four week experience you will not only learn how to rest, but you will experience it. Join us as we Pray First!

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2852 156 be79fc1f8004e2d8ec066c2ba24d59b6 no Chasing Perfection - The Greatest Sermon Ever, Part 12 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2648 157 0fa9d2d60e68713d4d132812d9a5b511 no The Narrow Way - The Greatest Sermon Ever, Part 11 <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2165 158 045b297a21f8786de11b81d08e6f44e0 no How to NOT Be Judgmental - The Greatest Sermon Ever, Part 10 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2578 159 56d667245ccf598200be5cb8ad1782c3 no The Economics of Jesus - The Greatest Sermon Ever, Part 8 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2420 160 ad177f1cf490832bd6737f343cafd007 no Living For the Applause - The Greatest Sermon Ever, Part 7 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2337 161 d104be8e1d7fdd1435a8b43f0df190aa no Turning the Other Cheek - The Greatest Sermon Ever, Part 6 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2784 162 4bb7d3122d7b52b37730ca25bb785f51 no Pinky Swears - The Greatest Sermon Ever: Part 5 <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2273 163 a7bb28260cf61dc7af1b9123cd4e2568 no Loving Beyond Lust - The Greatest Sermon Ever: Part 4 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2785 164 a8f09990c9c549336cf4427eab87532b no Be Salt. Be Light - The Greatest Sermon Ever: Part 3 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3056 165 05aa5935f7670f98f9c5de5c53470f51 no Anger Management - The Greatest Sermon Ever: Part 2 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2740 166 f258f042355ce7f151c6b21242b7b13c no The Good Life - The Greatest Sermon Ever: Part 1 Jason Matters <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> <p>If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.</p> If there was a list of the top 10 sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount would be #1. It is powerful, inspiring and memorable. But it is also confusing. Can we actually live it out? Or is it only for the future when Jesus returns? In this teaching series you will be challenged to rethink life, relationships and success through the eyes of God, and we hope you will be inspired by Jesus’ vision of a better future.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2807 167 898632137d9324128e46325325618470 no Making Progress - Grow '22: Part Three Jason Matters <p>We started 2022 by asking God for a Word that would inspire and encourage us throughout the year.  We made plans to take action.  Now it is time for an early assessment.  In this weekend message, Jason will teach not only about the biblical basis for continual growth, but will give you the tools you need to continue living out your Word for 2022.</p> <p>We started 2022 by asking God for a Word that would inspire and encourage us throughout the year.  We made plans to take action.  Now it is time for an early assessment.  In this weekend message, Jason will teach not only about the biblical basis for continual growth, but will give you the tools you need to continue living out your Word for 2022.</p> We started 2022 by asking God for a Word that would inspire and encourage us throughout the year.  We made plans to take action.  Now it is time for an early assessment.  In this weekend message, Jason will teach not only about the biblical basis for continual growth, but will give you the tools you need to continue living out your Word for 2022.

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2897 168 997d047d945fdb67dd8ad803614e64ef no How to Survive the End Times - April 10, 2022 Jason Matters <p>What are the signs of the end times? We are not the first people to ask that question. Jesus' original disciples asked it long ago. And in this weekend's message, Jason will look at how Jesus answered that question.</p> <p>What are the signs of the end times? We are not the first people to ask that question. Jesus' original disciples asked it long ago. And in this weekend's message, Jason will look at how Jesus answered that question.</p> What are the signs of the end times? We are not the first people to ask that question. Jesus' original disciples asked it long ago. And in this weekend's message, Jason will look at how Jesus answered that question.

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2897 169 950daf0578ecddd49c71714a2dbd0a5f no A Brown Bag Lunch in the Hands of Jesus Caesar Paul <p>Guest Speaker Caesar Paul teaches on the feeding of the 5,000.</p> <p>Guest Speaker Caesar Paul teaches on the feeding of the 5,000.</p> Guest Speaker Caesar Paul teaches on the feeding of the 5,000.

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2517 170 902aaa38dcec476c3cf91b85de6a4a0d no Pentecostals & Charismatics - Why Can't We All Just Get Along? - Part 5 <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2693 171 1bfbf11076452c09ec39b959ba65e793 no The Book of Mormon and the Bible: Why Can't We All Just Get Along? - Part 4 <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3230 172 b1e20ad81958dec3cb40ac48630e7ef7 no Christians & Judaism - Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Part 3 Jason Matters <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2810 173 65942c418f07bf31f5cbe015081a520e no Baptists & Presbyterians - Why Can't We All Just Get Along?, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2224 174 a87e843d16c3b31e961c6f7469527ce9 no Catholics & Protestants - Why Can't We All Just Get Along?, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> <p>Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.</p> Why are there so many different kinds of churches and denominations?  Since Jesus taught so much about love and unity, shouldn’t there be one unified Christian church? In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer the question "Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?" by identifying the significant differences between major Christian groups, and by building a foundation of common beliefs that can help Christians work together.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2576 175 6584e8bc8252f7522718f5cf4d0b40dc no From Mess to Success - Good Better Best, Part 21 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3018 176 7d5f7cabded162314d017f0d86fd6465 no Forgiveness is Messy - Good Better Best, Part 20 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1645 177 90d6a9454a813e3cedebd8c1b875ad3a no Practicing Humility - Good Better Best, Part 19 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2478 178 74e136727b8f3d0fce62e7261e329608 no Forged in Fire: Good Better Best, Part 18 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2599 179 31626072c3ed3bd2494644b734fc8567 no Letting Ourselves Off the Hook - Good Better Best, Part 17 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2978 180 1eef196c1edc3f935aece2b6a53c5a44 no What's Your Plan? - Grow 22: Part Two Jason Matters <p>2021 was your year! 2021 was the year you experienced real rest, grew your relationship with God to a new level, and took control of your health, right? In these first two weeks of 2022, we are celebrating all that God did in our lives in 2021 as we look forward to what he wants to do in us and through us this year.</p> <p>2021 was your year! 2021 was the year you experienced real rest, grew your relationship with God to a new level, and took control of your health, right? In these first two weeks of 2022, we are celebrating all that God did in our lives in 2021 as we look forward to what he wants to do in us and through us this year.</p> 2021 was your year! 2021 was the year you experienced real rest, grew your relationship with God to a new level, and took control of your health, right? In these first two weeks of 2022, we are celebrating all that God did in our lives in 2021 as we look forward to what he wants to do in us and through us this year.

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2983 181 2f352f3d282f70f9956e9d43383dd84e no What's Your Word? - Grow '22 Part One <p>2021 was your year! 2021 was the year you experienced real rest, grew your relationship with God to a new level, and took control of your health, right? In these first two weeks of 2022, we are celebrating all that God did in our lives in 2021 as we look forward to what he wants to do in us and through us this year.</p> <p>2021 was your year! 2021 was the year you experienced real rest, grew your relationship with God to a new level, and took control of your health, right? In these first two weeks of 2022, we are celebrating all that God did in our lives in 2021 as we look forward to what he wants to do in us and through us this year.</p> 2021 was your year! 2021 was the year you experienced real rest, grew your relationship with God to a new level, and took control of your health, right? In these first two weeks of 2022, we are celebrating all that God did in our lives in 2021 as we look forward to what he wants to do in us and through us this year.

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2327 182 5649309d583f1db094c83332f9c7b814 no A New Thing Pastor Deb Weisen <p>Are you ready for A New Thing? In this sermon, guest Pastor Deb Weisen prepares us for the future God has planned for our lives!</p> <p>Are you ready for A New Thing? In this sermon, guest Pastor Deb Weisen prepares us for the future God has planned for our lives!</p> Are you ready for A New Thing? In this sermon, guest Pastor Deb Weisen prepares us for the future God has planned for our lives!

]]> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1681 183 bf2b8b764920eddfaf0b0c928c6b4111 no Great Expectations, Part 4 Jason Matters, Randy Meade <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2751 184 d709435fc3ba886be43e660652218405 no Great Expectations, Part 3 Erica Matters, Loren Hanna <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.

]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2653 185 560c8522872d7574c87b9bde9c5c99e3 no Great Expectations, Part 2 Miranda Plyler, Sadie Shapovalov <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2593 186 3f6f8b927133a26cb83ab980c82e7b9a no Who Can I Trust?- Great Expectations, Part 1 Grant Peltzer, Jason Matters <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> <p>With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.</p> With so many stories of broken trust and fallen leaders, we find ourselves asking, "Who Can I Trust?" and "Who will keep their word?" In this series of messages shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene on the weekends leading up to Christmas, you will not only learn about the ancient promises that led to the birth of Jesus, but you will discover that you can trust God, who makes big promises and keeps every one of them.

]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3042 187 fe285605322c4e991dbf94c677ada982 no Good Better Best, Part 16 <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3185 188 35592059b3c137adc3b0e10b009b4f41 no Sister Wives: Good Better Best, Part 14 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2855 189 6883e8010c447de6f0a82f5976351c60 no In My Dreams: Good Better Best, Part 13 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2736 190 552058f7bebab2959c1e9874fd22cf97 no Trading Places: Good Better Best, Part 12 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2889 191 377c191cf4d5e38fec669f155f10b3c1 no Love Actually - Good Better Best, Part 11 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2586 192 f2e267b159b0184b692cc69c16256504 no Desperate Times Call For? - Good Better Best, Part 10 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3115 193 f48cf76270c1f6c22d82bf4048cc72f2 no Good Better Best, Part 9 <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1615 194 75b8a2db4f4a8e83a47f8ab45db12f74 no But Jesus... - Good Better Best, Part 7 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2639 195 1e51456f9d15d2f57cc4df681620e9dc no Age of Empires - Good Better Best, Part 5 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3418 196 1fb0916f62aa39597c95991c98330f22 no Making a Murderer - Good Better Best, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2524 197 f86b23ff0d048d63c12b25aa9c478704 no Why Is The World So Broken? - Good Better Best Part 3 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2871 198 e78929f286dcb5d9180aafc4d4e32641 no Enjoying God - Good Better Best, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2759 199 d91af66ba8e41981b9e2da2d652a6256 no Better Story Better God: Good Better Best Part 1 Jason Matters <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2899 200 9d55787dd379b15cc2c64045bc82cd59 no Grow21, Part 5 Jason Matters <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> 2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2343 201 d4e6e5ad5dd41cd36a5b21c1012defe0 no Guest Speaker: Bill Ritchie Bill Ritchie Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2247 202 a924a3b830b29fb8b0045ab77e07507e no The Last Word on Truth - Beautiful Truth, Part 21 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2111 203 d543ec301046575976e7bd8389af8f46 no Beautiful Truth, Part 20 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2781 204 edaa45a134b79adb44fa59e8288ea6e5 no Love the World - Beautiful Truth, Part 19 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2224 205 9e100d0a19ab9985ce2dc28cd632c6e4 no War of the Worldviews - Beautiful Truth, Part 17 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2121 206 9dae1eb6145f128ab82afa1eb81208fe no Setting An Example - Beautiful Truth, Part 16 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2238 207 a14d1e2e141e075458ec2a876b1d789c no When the Truth Hurts - Beautiful Truth, Part 15 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2068 208 0adce5f9ba4433106202dfc5555cf220 no Killing the Truth - Beautiful Truth, Part 14 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2419 209 4ad934b90c39895a857520750eaa941a no Your Relationship With The Truth - Beautiful Truth, Part 13 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2513 210 b2d97d62efc90b22af2709022fe8f2f3 no Healing Truth - Beautiful Truth, Part 12 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2196 211 47e904c2a8adb7138b973a44fcc797eb no Liar, Liar - Beautiful Truth, Part 11 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2806 212 a815cb552995dc5b1f1f972810428eb5 no Looking to Mom: Mother’s Day 2021 Jason Matters <p>In a culture that is obsessed with image and progress and the pursuit of perfection, it can be easy for moms to feel as if they are never enough. But what does God say? This weekend we are celebrating and appreciating moms of all ages, and as a mom you will discover the good news of the incredible privilege you have to shape your kids’ lives.</p> <p>In a culture that is obsessed with image and progress and the pursuit of perfection, it can be easy for moms to feel as if they are never enough. But what does God say? This weekend we are celebrating and appreciating moms of all ages, and as a mom you will discover the good news of the incredible privilege you have to shape your kids’ lives.</p> In a culture that is obsessed with image and progress and the pursuit of perfection, it can be easy for moms to feel as if they are never enough. But what does God say? This weekend we are celebrating and appreciating moms of all ages, and as a mom you will discover the good news of the incredible privilege you have to shape your kids’ lives.

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2233 213 f076eb090d9674eb7ed9db5f4bb017cb no The Truth Will Set You Free - Beautiful Truth, Part 10 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. This message is part of a teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in which we are looking for the answer to this question in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3197 214 c3354d319e147f8a4b0c98ed6c5219ac no Walking In the Dark: Beautiful Truth, Part 9 Jason <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1552 215 4cbab7435f7d0b346d719cee473b4c8b no Worth, Reputation & Fame- Beautiful Truth, Part 8 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3064 216 5e861715327996bf2862e6b7228812ce no Consumed - Beautiful Truth, Part 7 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3064 217 00a0a3f06ce7a008d8cb6e4dcdd43084 no Easter 2021 He's Still Risen Jason Matters <p>It has been a year. A year of missing out, hiding out, and losing out. A year that we never want to repeat. In the middle of similar confusion and despair, Jesus defeated death and rose to life. This Easter as we gather to worship we will be reminded that Jesus is still risen, still changing lives and still bringing hope. Join us online or in person this Easter and find new inspiration in the story of Jesus!</p> <p>It has been a year. A year of missing out, hiding out, and losing out. A year that we never want to repeat. In the middle of similar confusion and despair, Jesus defeated death and rose to life. This Easter as we gather to worship we will be reminded that Jesus is still risen, still changing lives and still bringing hope. Join us online or in person this Easter and find new inspiration in the story of Jesus!</p> It has been a year. A year of missing out, hiding out, and losing out. A year that we never want to repeat. In the middle of similar confusion and despair, Jesus defeated death and rose to life. This Easter as we gather to worship we will be reminded that Jesus is still risen, still changing lives and still bringing hope. Join us online or in person this Easter and find new inspiration in the story of Jesus!

]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1892 218 ad44bd3304b0c99c89849b682662747e no The G.O.A.T. - Beautiful Truth, Part 6 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2781 219 3042900d2010c3fad2b583b6243f5245 no How to Change Someone's Mind - Beautiful Truth, Part 5 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2710 220 5fd7fde2ade32c2a60520107ccb600e3 no What Will It Take For You?- Beautiful Truth, Part 4 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2541 221 7fa9680ad524eb3e4319958fa92d3fb2 no How Can I Help? - Beautiful Truth, Part 3 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2710 222 e7eec37b70d8683987a33dd6fc1f66fe no Consult An Expert- Beautiful Truth, Part 2 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2491 223 698274fc7f082df066a003fb3f0fc306 no Truth And...- Beautiful Truth, Part 1 Jason Matters <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> <p>For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.</p> For thousands of years humans have been asking the question, “What is truth?” Some suggest that each of us must find our own truth. Others promote that the truth is cold and hard. Then there are the philosophers who believe there is no truth. In this teaching series, we will look for the answer in our Bibles and over several weeks we will discover that Jesus said a lot about truth. You will discover the truth that is freeing, life-changing and beautiful.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2370 224 f0061168d5c171e09d21dbe8c3d3afd0 no Image Is Everything Jason Matters <p>In a culture obsessed with image, fashion and looking good, how do we stay focused on what is most important? In this weekend message presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover what the Bible says about outward appearances. Just be careful. You might be surprised by what we find.</p> <p>In a culture obsessed with image, fashion and looking good, how do we stay focused on what is most important? In this weekend message presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover what the Bible says about outward appearances. Just be careful. You might be surprised by what we find.</p> In a culture obsessed with image, fashion and looking good, how do we stay focused on what is most important? In this weekend message presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover what the Bible says about outward appearances. Just be careful. You might be surprised by what we find.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2245 225 d41b67b8e570e797ca1a9cfd605b4da7 no Grow21, Part 4: Find Health Jason Matters <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> 2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2953 226 36e341e03fef7e4d281332761ca8d576 no Grow21, Part 3: Grow Your Relationship Jason Matters <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> 2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3068 227 24e8c5c2a6af8effab223b2b8fb1ac94 no Grow 21, Part 2: Rest First Jason Matters <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> <p>2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.</p> 2021 can be your year. The year you find real rest, grow your relationship with God to a new level, and take control of your health. In this message series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in January 2021, you will learn how to develop a customized personal growth plan to guide you throughout the year.

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2778 228 64199cf670cb0ed14837b2385043e41a no Seek, Then Trust <p>Do you find yourself discouraged because you have been praying and praying but God hasn’t answered? Are you afraid and unsure how to respond if he has said, “no” to this really big challenge in your life? In this inspiring weekend message presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Randy Goode shares the powerful lessons he learned as he prayed through some of the biggest challenges he has ever faced. You will find yourself encouraged and motivated to continue pursuing God as you pray with greater passion than ever before!</p> <p>Do you find yourself discouraged because you have been praying and praying but God hasn’t answered? Are you afraid and unsure how to respond if he has said, “no” to this really big challenge in your life? In this inspiring weekend message presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Randy Goode shares the powerful lessons he learned as he prayed through some of the biggest challenges he has ever faced. You will find yourself encouraged and motivated to continue pursuing God as you pray with greater passion than ever before!</p> Do you find yourself discouraged because you have been praying and praying but God hasn’t answered? Are you afraid and unsure how to respond if he has said, “no” to this really big challenge in your life? In this inspiring weekend message presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Randy Goode shares the powerful lessons he learned as he prayed through some of the biggest challenges he has ever faced. You will find yourself encouraged and motivated to continue pursuing God as you pray with greater passion than ever before!

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2528 229 df8718c2587abfb98b1059dfff93f7b7 no Life-Giving Christmas, Part 4: Get Your Hopes Up Jason Matters <p>Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.</p> <p>Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.</p> Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.

]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2793 230 ea15d9d9811da3b69768538f986de13c no Life-Giving Christmas, Joy Givers Jason Matters <p>Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.</p> <p>Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.</p> Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3216 231 143fe5607cefb476f01be29ac0c45199 no Life-Giving Christmas, Peacemakers Jason Matters <p>Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.</p> <p>Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.</p> Everywhere we look in the Christmas story we find someone giving generously. The Magi give gold. The angels give glory to God. Joseph gives his heart to Mary and her child. Mary gives birth to Jesus. God gives his son. Even the gospel is a story of Jesus giving his life for us. Their gifts were more than objects or words. Their gifts were life-giving. In this Christmas season of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will be encouraged to choose generosity as a way of life, and to become a life-giver to the people around you. And in the process, you will experience greater joy throughout the season.

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2516 232 6715868dccfe8d628c4b89975e0c4896 no Am I Good Enough? Jason Matters <p>As we get nearer to Christmas, we already feel every advertiser clamoring for our attention. It can be easy to feel like our lives are incomplete or that we are inadequate. In this pre-holiday message shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the key to answering the question, “Am I Good Enough?”</p> <p>As we get nearer to Christmas, we already feel every advertiser clamoring for our attention. It can be easy to feel like our lives are incomplete or that we are inadequate. In this pre-holiday message shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the key to answering the question, “Am I Good Enough?”</p> As we get nearer to Christmas, we already feel every advertiser clamoring for our attention. It can be easy to feel like our lives are incomplete or that we are inadequate. In this pre-holiday message shared at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the key to answering the question, “Am I Good Enough?”

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2618 233 872e2aac41af025ca447aadc84ab3a65 no 40 Days Part 6: How Long Should We Pray? Jason Matters <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2072 234 17f564dadbc355f8ae1a348f0aad778c no 40 Days Part 4: We Repent Jason Matters <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2441 235 3e47840925a7eec636eebb445c7e4ead no 40 Days Part 3: The Blessing Dennis Fuqua <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2723 236 73fd65caa833b6efbb011312ce91229c no 40 Days Part 2: The Battle Is Won On Your Knees Jason Matters <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2583 237 e068e5bd567ed97fe755d55cdd520efe no 40 Days Part 1: #PrayToday Jason Matters <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> <p>It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.</p> It is time. It is time for Christians everywhere to get serious about the work of prayer. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene in the weeks leading up to the 2020 Presidential election, you will be challenged to undertake serious, fervent prayer. Join us as we pray for an awaking, a true revival of hearts and minds, and a fresh seeking of God’s plan for our lives, our families, our communities, our nation and our world.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1733 238 098abb871fc868adf7ec643740dd6c0d no KEEP the Faith Jason Matters <p>On Sunday, September 20, we will host a special John 15:13 Sunday Celebration in honor of Pastor Andy.  We will have a time of worship and celebrate the many ways God used Pastor Andy’s life during our regular worship services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM.  We will LiveStream the service at 9:00 AM (PST).  We would love for you to join us for this inspirational Sunday.</p> <p>On Sunday, September 20, we will host a special John 15:13 Sunday Celebration in honor of Pastor Andy.  We will have a time of worship and celebrate the many ways God used Pastor Andy’s life during our regular worship services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM.  We will LiveStream the service at 9:00 AM (PST).  We would love for you to join us for this inspirational Sunday.</p> On Sunday, September 20, we will host a special John 15:13 Sunday Celebration in honor of Pastor Andy.  We will have a time of worship and celebrate the many ways God used Pastor Andy’s life during our regular worship services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM.  We will LiveStream the service at 9:00 AM (PST).  We would love for you to join us for this inspirational Sunday.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3052 239 327e0539b73b147fee69ba5daf1aa460 no Keep Doing Good Jason Matters <p>Do you ever feel like you give and give, but never get anything in return? Maybe you serve others and keep serving, but when weariness sets in, you just want to quit. In this weekend’s message, Jason looks at how the Apostle Paul encouraged his readers to Keep Doing Good in spite of their weariness. You will find that this timeless message can be encouraging to you as well!</p> <p>Do you ever feel like you give and give, but never get anything in return? Maybe you serve others and keep serving, but when weariness sets in, you just want to quit. In this weekend’s message, Jason looks at how the Apostle Paul encouraged his readers to Keep Doing Good in spite of their weariness. You will find that this timeless message can be encouraging to you as well!</p> Do you ever feel like you give and give, but never get anything in return? Maybe you serve others and keep serving, but when weariness sets in, you just want to quit. In this weekend’s message, Jason looks at how the Apostle Paul encouraged his readers to Keep Doing Good in spite of their weariness. You will find that this timeless message can be encouraging to you as well!

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2481 240 7dab3cdf4e54a51d8efbc043e52fdfb9 no Activated, Part 5: Now What Jason Matters <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2130 241 6c43ce39ab8d5d6d77aa3b60332084ce no Activated, Part 4: Guest Speaker Jerry Kester Jerry Kester <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2632 242 48e59e690a3c1e0880425227509d42c0 no Activated, Part 3: God's Messenger Jason Matters <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1925 243 e83f42b76ebe03074e73a2773ea4c87b no Activated, Part 2: Something Worth Living For Jason Matters <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2553 244 297e18dbca54f2b138ff24c0de6c7a2d no Activated, Part 1: Getting On the Same Page Jason Matters <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> <p>In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.</p> In times of uncertainty, isolation and discouragement, we need regular reminders that God’s power is real and people are still experiencing real life change. In this message series presented at the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover that God is not passive nor does he want us to have a passive faith. Inspired by the stories in the book of Acts, you will discover that God’s power is active and activates us for real life transformation.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2553 245 eb3a85729ac97b32adc1f1c59257201c no How To Lament, Part 5: In Your Pain, Lament and Choose To Trust God Frieda Goode <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad</p> <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad</p> We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1867 246 1193bbf2cf18c1c0e3c7d9065164e41e no How To Lament, Part 4: Crying Out For Revenge Jason Matters <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real.  How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament.  In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad</p> <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real.  How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament.  In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad</p> We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real.  How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament.  In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2864 247 84ea9e50cb6c5fe3efb07899cdcff9f9 no How To Lament, Part 3: What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed Jason Matters <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad.</p> <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad.</p> We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2592 248 1457f4dfa68706ec6c54776e532fae77 no How To Lament, Part 2: Cry For My Country Jason Matters <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad.</p> <p>We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad.</p> We all wish life could be filled with nothing but laughter, smiles and rejoicing. But it is not. Sadness, grief and loss are real. How do we pray and worship and celebrate that God is good when life is not? We open our Bibles, turn to the ancient prayers we call the Psalms and lament. In this series you will discover a faith that is authentic and real, in the good times and bad.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2682 249 3ee2b9c408f9fc5c45846f9e2f8722dc no Fathers Day: Lead @Home Jason Matters <p>Proverbs 31 celebrates the influence of godly, virtuous women, and is usually only directed to women. As we celebrate dads and men in general this Father’s Day, we will look at how this passage also encourages men to be respected leaders at home.</p> <p>Proverbs 31 celebrates the influence of godly, virtuous women, and is usually only directed to women. As we celebrate dads and men in general this Father’s Day, we will look at how this passage also encourages men to be respected leaders at home.</p> Proverbs 31 celebrates the influence of godly, virtuous women, and is usually only directed to women. As we celebrate dads and men in general this Father’s Day, we will look at how this passage also encourages men to be respected leaders at home.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2301 250 7e4ce03c3090c3b13f859aac2bb87109 no Stronger. Smarter. Better. Part 8: Adventure Awaits Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2416 251 e7cef5159bdf496347cb5cf0119a5ba9 no Stronger. Smarter. Better. Part 7: Real Power Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2960 252 37ee809deacc06c8d29bcb9e4f1ef174 no Stronger. Smarter. Better. Part 6: Deep Cleaning Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2590 253 190be6fd63ce9ada9fb0abe8dbd43d8e no Stronger. Smarter. Better Part 5: God IN Me Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2749 254 059ae57528a6ae5a08a2fe2e06defa22 no Stronger. Smarter. Better. Part 4: Finding God's Will For Your Life Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2269 255 66ec8f1fe2596535b48501a3cf880f38 no Stronger. Smarter. Better. Part 3: I Should Have Listened Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2318 256 6d4b8e681b414742f3b5481a1f1a7b6d no Stronger. Smarter. Better. Part 2: When God Interrupts Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2412 257 d6c8a44ddbfd59478c27a433b1a1c675 no Stronger. Smarter. Better Part 1: God In Your Corner Jason Matters <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> <p>With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.</p> With God being invisible and Jesus no longer walking on earth, how do we imagine God’s presence in our daily lives? In this series of messages presented during weekend services at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason teaches what the Bible tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As you discover the Holy Spirit’s work in your own life you will come out Stronger, Smarter and Better.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2280 258 4aa17bacb1a4cd91e1672a8332706e22 no How Can I Be Sure, Part 6: I Am Sure that I am Not Sure About Everything Jason Matters <p>We have been asking some difficult questions: Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? This weekend we will conclude our How Can I Be Sure teaching series as we talk about what it means to be sure. Can I be sure that I am sure? Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure? <br><br>To submit a prayer request, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/care" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/care</a> <br><br>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a> <br><br>If you would like to discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, text "JESUS" to 360.643.0057</p> <p>We have been asking some difficult questions: Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? This weekend we will conclude our How Can I Be Sure teaching series as we talk about what it means to be sure. Can I be sure that I am sure? Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure? <br><br>To submit a prayer request, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/care" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/care</a> <br><br>To give, visit <a href="http://www.ridgenaz.org/give" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ridgenaz.org/give</a> <br><br>If you would like to discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, text "JESUS" to 360.643.0057</p> We have been asking some difficult questions: Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? This weekend we will conclude our How Can I Be Sure teaching series as we talk about what it means to be sure. Can I be sure that I am sure? Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?

To submit a prayer request, visit www.ridgenaz.org/care

To give, visit www.ridgenaz.org/give

If you would like to discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, text "JESUS" to 360.643.0057

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2048 259 2f68ddf0ec4940f8a18584c7304f2590 no Hope Does Not Disappoint Jason Matters <p>The stories of those who have walked through terrible situations regularly tell us that the most important ingredient is hope. Those who keep their hope survive and even thrive, while the ones who lose hope do not. If you are struggling to find hope or keep the little bit that you have, we invite you to join us for Easter. Easter is a story of hope!</p> <p>The stories of those who have walked through terrible situations regularly tell us that the most important ingredient is hope. Those who keep their hope survive and even thrive, while the ones who lose hope do not. If you are struggling to find hope or keep the little bit that you have, we invite you to join us for Easter. Easter is a story of hope!</p> The stories of those who have walked through terrible situations regularly tell us that the most important ingredient is hope. Those who keep their hope survive and even thrive, while the ones who lose hope do not. If you are struggling to find hope or keep the little bit that you have, we invite you to join us for Easter. Easter is a story of hope!

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2570 260 b7416423ab0a0dbd8fc207b8d101a4cd no Good Friday Hymn Sing Sadie Shapovalov <p>Join us in singing a selection of traditional hymns and scripture readings as we reflect on what led up to the cross.</p> <p>Join us in singing a selection of traditional hymns and scripture readings as we reflect on what led up to the cross.</p> Join us in singing a selection of traditional hymns and scripture readings as we reflect on what led up to the cross.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1499 261 d55556891d318e9e8e471c61822b0660 no Hope For Uncertain Times, Part 4: We Are Carriers Jason Matters <p>In this time of pandemic, we are working hard to slow the spread of infection. One of our greatest fears is that we might unintentionally infect someone around us. But we do know this: we are all carriers…of something. The question becomes, “Is what I am carrying worth catching?” On this Palm Sunday weekend, Jason will share a message to help us not only find hope, but to spread it.</p> <p>In this time of pandemic, we are working hard to slow the spread of infection. One of our greatest fears is that we might unintentionally infect someone around us. But we do know this: we are all carriers…of something. The question becomes, “Is what I am carrying worth catching?” On this Palm Sunday weekend, Jason will share a message to help us not only find hope, but to spread it.</p> In this time of pandemic, we are working hard to slow the spread of infection. One of our greatest fears is that we might unintentionally infect someone around us. But we do know this: we are all carriers…of something. The question becomes, “Is what I am carrying worth catching?” On this Palm Sunday weekend, Jason will share a message to help us not only find hope, but to spread it.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2295 262 8b06c8054e5bcd996cb313f8aa1fa0df no Hope For Uncertain Times, Part 3: Rest, Refresh and Renew Jason Matters <p>Work hard! Produce! Faster is better and more is best! Why is it that even as we are forced to stay at home, we still feel exhausted? In this weekend’s online-only worship experience, Jason talks about God’s gift to you – the gift of rest – and of how to truly experience real rest and renewal through Jesus.</p> <p>Work hard! Produce! Faster is better and more is best! Why is it that even as we are forced to stay at home, we still feel exhausted? In this weekend’s online-only worship experience, Jason talks about God’s gift to you – the gift of rest – and of how to truly experience real rest and renewal through Jesus.</p> Work hard! Produce! Faster is better and more is best! Why is it that even as we are forced to stay at home, we still feel exhausted? In this weekend’s online-only worship experience, Jason talks about God’s gift to you – the gift of rest – and of how to truly experience real rest and renewal through Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2368 263 7c4477c4cc45bf0b8428c29567f5d1cf no Not Alone Jason Matters <p>Stay home! Stay safe! Stay on the couch! Stay healthy! As we live out the new reality of social distancing, it is can so easy to feel isolated and alone. This week, Jason will share a special message of hope that reminds us that the God of the universe knows us, cares about us and wants us to know that we are not alone! Just us live this Sunday at 9:00 AM on Facebook or Youtube, or watch the message anytime later and find Hope For These Uncertain Times!</p> <p>Stay home! Stay safe! Stay on the couch! Stay healthy! As we live out the new reality of social distancing, it is can so easy to feel isolated and alone. This week, Jason will share a special message of hope that reminds us that the God of the universe knows us, cares about us and wants us to know that we are not alone! Just us live this Sunday at 9:00 AM on Facebook or Youtube, or watch the message anytime later and find Hope For These Uncertain Times!</p> Stay home! Stay safe! Stay on the couch! Stay healthy! As we live out the new reality of social distancing, it is can so easy to feel isolated and alone. This week, Jason will share a special message of hope that reminds us that the God of the universe knows us, cares about us and wants us to know that we are not alone! Just us live this Sunday at 9:00 AM on Facebook or Youtube, or watch the message anytime later and find Hope For These Uncertain Times!

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2284 264 644a27244905314f5ffa8ecbe91027e9 no Hope For Uncertain Times Jason Matters <p>With daily news reports of additional outbreaks of an unknown virus, our world changed this week. Fear and uncertainty are everywhere. Where do we find hope? In this special message shared on the first weekend we cancelled public services due to the Coronavirus, as we gathered with our families to worship together through an online experience, Jason shared a special message of hope that encourages us to take action that is wise and pleasing to God and consistent with the Jesus we claim to follow. Watch or listen to this message and you will find HOPE for these uncertain times!</p> <p>With daily news reports of additional outbreaks of an unknown virus, our world changed this week. Fear and uncertainty are everywhere. Where do we find hope? In this special message shared on the first weekend we cancelled public services due to the Coronavirus, as we gathered with our families to worship together through an online experience, Jason shared a special message of hope that encourages us to take action that is wise and pleasing to God and consistent with the Jesus we claim to follow. Watch or listen to this message and you will find HOPE for these uncertain times!</p> With daily news reports of additional outbreaks of an unknown virus, our world changed this week. Fear and uncertainty are everywhere. Where do we find hope? In this special message shared on the first weekend we cancelled public services due to the Coronavirus, as we gathered with our families to worship together through an online experience, Jason shared a special message of hope that encourages us to take action that is wise and pleasing to God and consistent with the Jesus we claim to follow. Watch or listen to this message and you will find HOPE for these uncertain times!

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1867 265 c5a7546508dba4c954d473903c68c2c5 no How Can I Be Sure, Part 5: I Am Sure that Christianity is Good for Society Jason Matters <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?

]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2518 266 33a2003093abd3fc3253a44f2952c27f no How Can I Be Sure, Part 4: I Am Sure God is Good Jason Matters <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2096 267 8a8f209d5c704367b9975c8e1b20c953 no How Can I Be Sure, Part 3: I Am Sure Jesus Lived, Died and Rose Again Jason Matters <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2614 268 ca24ef6055db186e5404f40798056c04 no How Can I Be Sure, Part 2: I Am Sure The Bible Is Reliable Jason Matters <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2448 269 ba0a37fbae848d3a82f9fa101c9d44d8 no How Can I Be Sure, Part 1: I Am Sure God Exists Jason Matters <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> <p>Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?</p> Does God really exist? Is there any evidence that Jesus actually lived on earth, much less died and rose again? Doesn’t modern science disprove faith and the Bible? Rather than shut down questions and honest doubts, we encourage you to ask them. We are not afraid of the tough questions, and in this teaching series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we will answer these questions and more. Whether you are a skeptic just wondering, a seeker looking for evidence, or a believer seeking assurance, we will help you answer the question, How Can I Be Sure?

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2572 270 a813a3262cb88d1a4d459781dbb3e584 no It Takes Many to Reach One Jason Matters <p>Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. This weekend we are starting a two-part teaching series in which you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.</p> <p>Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. This weekend we are starting a two-part teaching series in which you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.</p> Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. This weekend we are starting a two-part teaching series in which you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1955 271 6cc35ef27edc28fc96806237c5263b07 no Let It Show Pastor Deb Weisen Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2297 272 33a1f6cf04eeccdcdd73276b3e1d0839 no Church Is A Team Sport Jason Matters <p>Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. In this two part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.</p> <p>Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. In this two part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.</p> Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. In this two part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2482 273 bf1b781869335816043d6914bf4d7d21 no The Person I Want to Be Jason Matters <p>Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. This weekend we are starting a two-part teaching series in which you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.</p> <p>Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. This weekend we are starting a two-part teaching series in which you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.</p> Ever since we were little boys and girls we have been saying “I can do it myself,” only to discover that we really do need each other. This weekend we are starting a two-part teaching series in which you will discover the incredible value and rewards of pursuing God in community. We invite you to Collaborate.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2538 274 9d9bd7449c391395bc49e0dc01b0018c no Finding Joy Part 4: Finding Joy When There is None Jason Matters <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1977 275 a98130f15f9147baf5d25858c8bdbddc no Jesus, Our Example: Resolutions and Self-Reliance vs. Having a Crutch Andy Inskeep <p>In a society that wants to be self-reliant, what does Jesus say about dependence on God? Pastor Andy Inskeep delivers an end-of-year message at RCN on 12/29/19.</p> <p>In a society that wants to be self-reliant, what does Jesus say about dependence on God? Pastor Andy Inskeep delivers an end-of-year message at RCN on 12/29/19.</p> In a society that wants to be self-reliant, what does Jesus say about dependence on God? Pastor Andy Inskeep delivers an end-of-year message at RCN on 12/29/19.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1984 276 ba0b0a280b98762fff9d1547dd8fdccd no Finding Joy Part 3: Finding Joy in Jesus Jason Matters <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2219 277 66a574b26889194f14feccae44a83af4 no Finding Joy Part 2: Finding Joy in Friendships Jason Matters <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2397 278 7abb3304b99f000a6d5ca959856a4991 no Finding Joy Part 1: Finding Joy Today Jason Matters <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> <p>The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.</p> The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with laughter, joy and cheer, right? So what can we do when we are not feeling it? In this teaching series, presented on weekends in December at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover the keys to finding and living in real joy. Inspired by God's Word, you will learn how to take steps to experience real joy not only in this season, but in every season.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2755 279 b9aefa19ca297e2f8c58fe164b39da1c no Higher- Part 4: What's your stew? Brandon Marten <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2819 280 65ae14b335f443b9042fcf3a6f10a701 no Higher - Part 3: A Calling Jason Matters <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 281 3bee282f8bf6087ed33e34843f2a53e3 no Higher Part 2: The Overflow Jason Matters <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2660 282 f95c44526e35be9cd98a98eba69af213 no Higher - Part 1: The Full Potential Mentality Jason Matters <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> <p>God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?</p> God created you with great potential to make a difference in the world and the people around you. In this three-part series of messages presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we revisit our vision to help every person reach and live their full potential. What is your next step to living your full potential?

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2229 283 fe612def0a0047069bc258bd1ddd879d no Part 5 - Praying With Authenticity Jason Matters <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 3363 284 9f02a6762d458bb9081bbd8954c8efff no Part 4 - Tell Yourself a Better Story Jason Matters <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2413 285 f46f0e9ed4db9e0f66b9d4578edbe4b2 no Part 3 - Take Care of Yourself Jason Matters <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2341 286 11d8567122c4852ba6a88c387bdff300 no Part 2 - Facing Our Anxiety Jason Matters <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2150 287 1011bc3ea84b748612b2723ed70b6611 no Part 1 - Anxiety is Not a Sin Jason Matters <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> <p>It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.</p> It’s real and not to be dismissed or downplayed. For too many people, anxiety drains the joy out of relationships, work and play. For too long, Christians have been silent. In this message series presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we are tackling the topic of anxiety. You will discover that it is not a sin to feel anxious. You will discover spiritual practices that bring strength, reassurance and peace. Most of all, you will meet the Jesus who wants to keep worry, fear and doubt from ruining your life.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2408 288 0c5dcedf7eac68ab0e51e0b2d645fb61 no Part 3 - Three Days That Changed the World Jason Matters <p>Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.</p> <p>Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.</p> Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2022 289 87914be65071e403aaa378ee6ad1e112 no Part 2 - In The Presence of Greatness Jason Matters <p>Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.</p> <p>Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.</p> Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2123 290 b147b019a350adfa7bf2087f9917406c no Part 1 - God's Teacher Jason Matters <p>Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.</p> <p>Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.</p> Jesus. He advocated a simple yet childlike faith. His teachings were accessible to anyone who would listen. But Jesus was so much more than just a simple man with a simple message. In this series, Jesus: the Man the Mission, we will look at what the Bible tells us about the greatness of who Jesus was and is, the complexity of his nature, and the grand vision that he has for our world and for your life. You will be challenged to think deeply about Jesus, to worship Jesus with greater intensity, and to live for Jesus with every part of your life.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2792 291 d9c23728ec5a77f1d2843c817e61fead no Part 4 - Invest in Real Relationships Jason Matters <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2435 292 891abf963404e827bd6ba0ba1dab0132 no Part 3- How to Stop Judging Others Jason Matters <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2344 293 5b5ba1220b3ba92eae977d6467ac6dab no Part 2 - Rev Brandon Marten - Guest Speaker Brandon Marten <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2655 294 417aa5a60eda41a41464f9b67951fdde no Part 1 - Created for Community Jason Matters <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> <p>We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.</p> We are more connected than ever, and yet so many feel more isolated and alone than ever. What can be done about this? The good news is that God created us to be in community with each other, to enjoy close friendships and relationships. In this series, you will discover God’s plan for connectedness and how to take action. We invite you to boldly admit, “I Need Us” and then do something about it.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2484 295 6bf5fc025882c03853948eb25ac7cd51 no Part 5 - Yes or No Jason Matters <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2377 296 83d2e9748990811b80b09b4d7e3a92f7 no Part 4 - Failure and Regret Jason Matters <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2371 297 3489c4292822467772f221f7edb22884 no Part 3 - When is the End? Jason Matters <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2435 298 a4a7dad6e3e121fde11c8bf2143cab09 no Part 2 - A Sense of Importance Jason Matters <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1818 299 f2febaee0690e138d67f04a05c1c5fb1 no Part 1 - Why Does Jesus Get Angry Jason Matters <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> <p>Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.</p> Sometimes we wish we could sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught directly by him. The good news is that we CAN be discipled by Jesus! But it takes work. In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we walk through chapters 11 – 16 of the Gospel of Mark. In each chapter you will learn how to hear what Jesus wants to say to you.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2033 300 6943c0b000b9560f1a3322e34d81eb3b no Missionary Weekend Todd & Connie Aebischer <p>Global Missions Weekend</p> <p>Global Missions Weekend</p> Global Missions Weekend

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2797 301 43f3e1932e78f6b2b80b9b4b4a089428 no Part 6 - Quittin' Time Jason Matters <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2096 302 8fa9aa70b23916fda4d8378ebdafe99b no Part 5 - Employee ID Jason Matters <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1949 303 5522a6f80c2bab63f5b3c6a4ea8580fa no Part 4 - Selling Your Soul Jason Matters <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2406 304 4a253a37ef0bc3773787938852a924c0 no Part 3 - Light It Up Jason Matters <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2291 305 c661e1513dfe8841a27b95fa40397501 no Part 2 - Working For the Man (How to Get Along With Your Manager) Jason Matters <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2104 306 ac4ecdd6b46e42da1ffb998c6f928ede no Part 1 - Created to Create Jason Matters <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> <p>Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.</p> Isn’t it sad that we spend most of our waking hours at work, only to hate it and wish for it to be over? If we are going to live our full potential, we must get a handle on our work life. And as followers of Jesus , we must learn how to integrate our faith into our work life. In this series of weekend messages, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, we dive into this topic. You will learn how to view your work differently, find joy in work, and pursue God passionately even at work.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2579 307 80b2e07f25cd69c933331754140738e2 no Mother's Day 2019: We're Going to Make It Erica Matters <p>Mothers are some of the most inspiring people on the planet! They give, serve and love day after day and never seem to get tired of it. Or do they? In this special Mother's Day message, presented by Erica Matters, you will be encouraged to live God’s best and never give up.</p> <p>Mothers are some of the most inspiring people on the planet! They give, serve and love day after day and never seem to get tired of it. Or do they? In this special Mother's Day message, presented by Erica Matters, you will be encouraged to live God’s best and never give up.</p> Mothers are some of the most inspiring people on the planet! They give, serve and love day after day and never seem to get tired of it. Or do they? In this special Mother's Day message, presented by Erica Matters, you will be encouraged to live God’s best and never give up.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2453 308 d51c12ae81395d241d8df80e7fa4435f no Trust Me - Part 3 Water-Walking Trust Jason Matters <p>Faith can be easy to talk about but difficult to put into practice. In this 2 part series, Jason Matters continues the conversation started on Easter and explores what it looks like to move beyond a faith that is merely belief to a deep trust that shows up in our daily lives.</p> <p>Faith can be easy to talk about but difficult to put into practice. In this 2 part series, Jason Matters continues the conversation started on Easter and explores what it looks like to move beyond a faith that is merely belief to a deep trust that shows up in our daily lives.</p> Faith can be easy to talk about but difficult to put into practice. In this 2 part series, Jason Matters continues the conversation started on Easter and explores what it looks like to move beyond a faith that is merely belief to a deep trust that shows up in our daily lives.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2196 309 77b2950e9abccae5390b2c411a96f4a4 no Trust Me - Part 2 Faith of the Heart Jason Matters <p>Faith can be easy to talk about but difficult to put into practice. In this 2 part series, Jason Matters continues the conversation started on Easter and explores what it looks like to move beyond a faith that is merely belief to a deep trust that shows up in our daily lives.</p> <p>Faith can be easy to talk about but difficult to put into practice. In this 2 part series, Jason Matters continues the conversation started on Easter and explores what it looks like to move beyond a faith that is merely belief to a deep trust that shows up in our daily lives.</p> Faith can be easy to talk about but difficult to put into practice. In this 2 part series, Jason Matters continues the conversation started on Easter and explores what it looks like to move beyond a faith that is merely belief to a deep trust that shows up in our daily lives.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2548 310 135bc6b1ba46f40c7602471fe15674bc no Easter 2019 Jason Matters <p>In this season of Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The messages are about hope and new life; joy and living in Jesus Christ. We can have all of that and more when we put our trust in Him!</p> <p>In this season of Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The messages are about hope and new life; joy and living in Jesus Christ. We can have all of that and more when we put our trust in Him!</p> In this season of Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The messages are about hope and new life; joy and living in Jesus Christ. We can have all of that and more when we put our trust in Him!

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2506 311 b1fd6c189cfb29551cbfbc31b581c551 no Prequel - Part 6: A Crisis of Leadership Jason Matters <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2746 312 0562e86c83a8ee8a1752d42e1b179f51 no Prequel - Part 5: Truth Telling Jason Matters <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2714 313 d0d4c3d82aeb60e249f308c4266ecdfe no Prequel: Part 4 - The King's Table Jason Matters <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1860 314 8df43b41c57d240fd1ef48f0c0ff52d9 no Prequel - Part 3: Bridge Building Jason Matters <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2661 315 f37cad99d141d02c40ffd4dd28eac45a no Prequel- Part 2: Why Is There So Much Blood? Jason Matters <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2200 316 1fab2339d6c9856bfcb956eaee65f596 no Prequel - Part 1: God Has a Plan Jason Matters <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> <p>Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.</p> Many of us find inspiration in the words of Jesus and real-life application throughout the New Testament. But with so many stories of wicked priests, bloody sacrifices, idolatry and ranting prophets, the Old Testament is not only confusing, but for some it has been the downfall of their faith. Where does the Old Testament fit into our faith in Jesus, or does it? The good news is that God’s plan for our hope in Jesus begins in the first few pages of Genesis. In this series of messages, presented on the weekends leading up to Easter, you will discover how to find Jesus, redemption and hope throughout this mysterious ancient Scripture we call the Old Testament.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2504 317 0151d108ab5b067d22483780d36b77d1 no Kindness Challenge, Part 4- Kindness as a Lifestyle Jason Matters <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2487 318 47376c309a1e566b8c69b1b148992c57 no Kindness Challenge, Part 3 - The Power of Praise Jason Matters <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!

]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2255 319 a9f8d0883cfbbd52a786610502a9513a no Kindness Challenge, Part 2 - The Power of Kindness Jason Matters <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!

]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2503 320 dc3146206dc4387917461c5196c2897c no Kindness Challenge, Part 1 - How to Improve Any Relationship Jason Matters <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> <p>Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!</p> Whether it is our toughest relationship or one that is good but could be great, we can all think of at least one relationship that could use some improvement. The good news is that a few small, specific actions have been shown to produce big results. How does it work? In this message series presented during our weekend services, you will discover the power of kindness revealed both in God's Word and the best social research. Get ready to see your relationships improve!

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2258 321 bfd739e5f0654b1791a4183d1fea7648 no Full Potential Living: Take Your Next Step Jason Matters <p>In this message, Pastor Jason shares an update on how we are doing as we live out our full potential vision.</p> <p>In this message, Pastor Jason shares an update on how we are doing as we live out our full potential vision.</p> In this message, Pastor Jason shares an update on how we are doing as we live out our full potential vision.

]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2781 322 4f50ee715ad2757030992ee94f4b93a6 no The Posture of Prayer Scott Davis Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2298 323 9505c41e789ea688e35978e20de7af45 no First Every Moment Jason Matters <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.

]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2372 324 75241097cf0b6d1d1830ebd5a69b8bc8 no First Every Week Jason Matters <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.

]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2015 325 7c0e0b8529c18b23250587134b40f97f no First Every Day Jason Matters <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.

]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2466 326 cd01972f4096551898f29c1f727c0164 no First Every Year Loren Hanna <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> <p>On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.</p> On New Year’s Eve country singer Brad Paisley tweeted, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” At the start of this new year we have an opportunity to reset our spiritual focus and priorities. In this three-week message series, you will be encouraged to start not only your year, but every week and every day by seeking God and his kingdom and his plan for your life. We invite you to listen online or join us live at a service as we Seek First.

]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2004 327 e771071139be650e36870361aaccb4af no From Outsider to Insider Jason Matters <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.

]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2535 328 280954bf40c0155eabc69e112fc7542b no From Fake to Real Jason Matters <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.

]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2263 329 a5765e3d0a662d0d8cf760539ce58c5c no From More to Less Jason Matters <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.

]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2569 330 bd76c65a3454de6b996a685345995a3e no From Stress to Rest Jason Matters <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.

]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2625 331 84fdc6d2e42e9ab490fe76cc05dd92ed no What Can One Person Do? Jason Matters <p>Child poverty. Homelessness. Earthquakes & monsoons. In our globally connected world, we are not only more aware of tragedy and suffering, but it is easy to feel helpless or unable to make a real difference. We believe that God has given you the ability to recognize unfairness and injustice and a desire to alleviate suffering. In this teaching series, you will not only discover God’s heart of compassion, but you will learn how to take action.</p> <p>Child poverty. Homelessness. Earthquakes & monsoons. In our globally connected world, we are not only more aware of tragedy and suffering, but it is easy to feel helpless or unable to make a real difference. We believe that God has given you the ability to recognize unfairness and injustice and a desire to alleviate suffering. In this teaching series, you will not only discover God’s heart of compassion, but you will learn how to take action.</p> Child poverty. Homelessness. Earthquakes & monsoons. In our globally connected world, we are not only more aware of tragedy and suffering, but it is easy to feel helpless or unable to make a real difference. We believe that God has given you the ability to recognize unfairness and injustice and a desire to alleviate suffering. In this teaching series, you will not only discover God’s heart of compassion, but you will learn how to take action.

]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2731 332 a2a4b307f8b17112757e94f84d4d6374 no Justice For All Jason Matters <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> <p>Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.</p> Everyone wants to have the perfect Christmas, surrounded by family, gathered around a warm fireplace among beautifully decked halls while snow falls gently outside. Unfortunately, it never turns out that way. For most of us, Christmas brings stress, difficult family members, bad memories, and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? In this series of Christmas messages, we get real about Christmas, we acknowledge all of the chaos of the season, and we seek the Savior in the middle of it.

]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2396 333 9e421dd9a5055f351f334538c0df87dc no Widows & Orphans Jason Matters <p>As we read the Bible we find that God regularly shows his heart for a special group of people: widows and orphans. In this second part of our “So Not Fair” series focusing on God’s heart for justice, we look at what God says about caring for the most vulnerable in our societies – the orphans. You will not only be inspired by the stories of those who have taken action, but you will learn what you can do to care for modern day orphans.</p> <p>As we read the Bible we find that God regularly shows his heart for a special group of people: widows and orphans. In this second part of our “So Not Fair” series focusing on God’s heart for justice, we look at what God says about caring for the most vulnerable in our societies – the orphans. You will not only be inspired by the stories of those who have taken action, but you will learn what you can do to care for modern day orphans.</p> As we read the Bible we find that God regularly shows his heart for a special group of people: widows and orphans. In this second part of our “So Not Fair” series focusing on God’s heart for justice, we look at what God says about caring for the most vulnerable in our societies – the orphans. You will not only be inspired by the stories of those who have taken action, but you will learn what you can do to care for modern day orphans.

]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2842 334 f3d3e70182fa94e3633aa292c4b0e6e3 no Taking Responsibility Jason Matters <p>We’ve all been there. We cried out, “its not fair” only to be told to take care of our own responsibilities and not worry about what anyone else is doing. But as we carry the value of personal responsibility into adulthood, we are unsure if or how we should take care of the needs and injustices that we see around us every day. In this first part of our series, “It’s Not Fair” we will look at what God says about our responsibility to the poor and oppressed who live around us. You will also find out how Christians are responding and how you can get involved.</p> <p>We’ve all been there. We cried out, “its not fair” only to be told to take care of our own responsibilities and not worry about what anyone else is doing. But as we carry the value of personal responsibility into adulthood, we are unsure if or how we should take care of the needs and injustices that we see around us every day. In this first part of our series, “It’s Not Fair” we will look at what God says about our responsibility to the poor and oppressed who live around us. You will also find out how Christians are responding and how you can get involved.</p> We’ve all been there. We cried out, “its not fair” only to be told to take care of our own responsibilities and not worry about what anyone else is doing. But as we carry the value of personal responsibility into adulthood, we are unsure if or how we should take care of the needs and injustices that we see around us every day. In this first part of our series, “It’s Not Fair” we will look at what God says about our responsibility to the poor and oppressed who live around us. You will also find out how Christians are responding and how you can get involved.

]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2862 335 d2f2924f11904f05aa89a8542c47b6ac no Don't Go Alone Jason Matters Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2869 336 bc13e0bbe645504f3165e5fbbeb7bc20 no Embrace the Best You Jason Matters Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2752 337 d1b5f12dc128440dc9a6d83e9cbea7d1 no Don't Settle For Halfway Jason Matters Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2495 338 17eb45f59bdac9fcaae7b7355eb44665 no Part 7 Continuing to Believe Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2147 339 50a6e12ba462fade002e32d952cbe025 no Part 6 Listening to Whispers Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1971 340 9142f20aa10f17a67b85dec0b270520c no Part 5 Jesus Is Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1979 341 274686eb22caf9f14036e4456b43ddb2 no Part 4 Building Platforms Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2363 342 0a065d7da87c724867baff61f3582859 no Part 3 Confident Humility Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2318 343 791a23f3254e40d4b27adcbe50bdf159 no Part 2 Trust and Obey Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2554 344 0d83b3b25cdd6f4f91243c6a302ba93c no Part 1 Start Here Jason Matters <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> <p>Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.</p> Many of us started our spiritual journey by believing in Jesus and praying some version of a “sinner’s prayer” to receive forgiveness and the promise of heaven. But then what? God wants so much more for you than one spiritual experience or a life of religious obligation. He wants you to pursue him. But how do we do that while living a busy life in a noisy world? In this series, presented at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Jason Matters teaches us how to pursue God himself and to experience the deep soul-satisfying adventure we were created for.

]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2686 345 1535630d60fc647a1e9879847da3ec2c no Hydrate Part 6: Live Strong and Thrive Jason Matters <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.

]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2283 346 39ba24a1fee277e50995a7fdec1de249 no Hydrate Part 5: The Wisdom in We Scott Davis <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2744 347 ba8ac9225dfaeb68398965851bde1322 no Hydrate Part 4: Grow Up Jason Matters <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2223 348 047e477883e9692722db8c0ee574b81f no Hydrate Part 3: Hunger for the Word Jason Matters <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2006 349 bc9869bdd4883c038b9571c7e2aa7eae no Hydrate Part 2: Live The Truth Jason Matters <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2089 350 3a5a53f5ec247b0a45b26f3d25c13097 no Hydrate Part 1: Make it A Habit Jason Matters <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> <p>Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.</p> Are you looking for a boost for your spiritual life? Needing something more than an hour of inspiration on Sunday? In this teaching series presented by Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, you will discover how to stay spiritually nourished throughout the week. Not only will you discover the importance of meeting with God throughout the week, but you will learn how to read your Bible and actually get something out of it. Join us live or online for Hydrate: Why Time With Your Bible Matters.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2087 351 34d72c5aa0490878a968f4da0261af0f no Dare to Change a Nation: PRAY FIRST, part 2 Javier Michel <p>What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.</p> <p>What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.</p> What could happen if you started a new year on your knees in prayer, inviting God to rekindle your passion for what is most important? This January we invite you to PRAY FIRST. Dive deep into prayer through inspiring weekend teachings, daily prayer guides and powerful prayer meetings. Join us for PRAY FIRST and prepare to be surprised and uplifted by the transformative power of prayer.

]]> 2614 352 eebef15f4ae9ddd0336a10210141873d no How To Walk On Water: Good Better Best, Part 8 David Slamp <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> <p>We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.</p> We all desire to live a good life, build good relationships and make good decisions. God offers more. He offers a better life, better relationships and better decisions. Jesus then offers the best. In this series of teachings through the book of Genesis, you will not only learn more about the first book of the Bible, but you will be invited to live the best life, enjoy the best relationships and make the best decisions.

]]> 1963 353 d6bca64537c427f1ea770f6eb946412b no More Than You Know - The God I Know, Part 1 <p>You might not consider yourself a spiritual superstar, but do you realize that you know God? The Bible says that God is not far from any of us. You might have met God but didn’t realize it. Throughout this year we will talk often about how to recognize our encounters with God and how to tell these powerful stories. Join us this weekend for the first installment of The God I Know.</p> <p>You might not consider yourself a spiritual superstar, but do you realize that you know God? The Bible says that God is not far from any of us. You might have met God but didn’t realize it. Throughout this year we will talk often about how to recognize our encounters with God and how to tell these powerful stories. Join us this weekend for the first installment of The God I Know.</p> You might not consider yourself a spiritual superstar, but do you realize that you know God? The Bible says that God is not far from any of us. You might have met God but didn’t realize it. Throughout this year we will talk often about how to recognize our encounters with God and how to tell these powerful stories. Join us this weekend for the first installment of The God I Know.

]]> 2520 354 8125d4d18d8c97fb5fea9683e1e5b0db no Supernatural, Part 4: The Devil Made Me Do It Jason Matters <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> <p>We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.</p> We know that faith is so much more than rules, rituals and ideas. We want faith to be real. But how? In this three-week series of messages Jason will share some of his experiences over the summer while also teaching from the gospel of Mark. We invite you to join us in-person or online and learn to make your faith real by going Supernatural.

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