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In this sermon, Pastor Chan continues our study through Peter's second epistle, this time teaching through the first ten verses of chapter 2. Along the way, we learn about the mark, method, motive, and destiny of false teachers, God's judgment of unrighteousness, and God's preservation of the righteous.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 2:1-10

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In this message, Pastor Chan teaches through Peter's instructions to remember the truths that the faithful Christians had been taught by him and the other apostles.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 1:12-21

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In this sermon, Pastor Chan continues our study through the epistle of 2 Peter, teaching through the seven Christian graces Peter mentions in the middle of chapter 1.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11

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In this message, Pastor Chan introduces our study through Peter's second epistle, explaining and teaching about the amazing grace that comes to us from following Jesus Christ.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 1:1-4

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In this sermon, Pastor Kenny teaches through the Shema, part of Moses' final instructions to the Israelites before they enter into the Promised Land.

Today's Message Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-7

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When life gets hard, what comes out of us is usually whatever we’ve been holding onto. If we’ve filled our minds with lies, fear, or shame, that’s what shows up. But if we’ve filled it with God’s Word, that’s what we’ll have to lean on. Jesus had Scripture deep inside Him. Even on the cross He was quoting it. That’s the goal for us too. Memorizing Scripture helps us hear from God, think differently, fight off lies and temptation, and be ready for the hard seasons before they come. It’s not about cramming...

In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches about the usefulness, necessity, and beauty found in studying the Bible regularly.

Today's Message Text: Luke 4:1-13

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In this series, we are focusing in our spiritual emphasis as a church for the year: Scripture reading. This sermon, part two of the series, dives into how we meditate on the Word. In it, Pastor David gives a useful five-step process for learning how to read the Bible slowly and intentionally, much like how Joshua was commanded to by God before they entered the Promised Land.

Today's Message Text: Joshua 1:7-8; Psalm 126:1-6

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In the first sermon of our 4-part spiritual emphasis series on Scripture, Pastor David shares what the Bible reveals about Jesus' vision for understanding Scripture and how we, as His followers, can adopt the same vision into our lives today.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 5:17-19

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In this final sermon in our series through the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Chan teaches through the Apostle Peter's concluding verses about the hope that can carry us through any and every season of life: the hope found in Christ Jesus.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 5:12-14

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In this episode, Pastor Mark begins to wrap up our sermon series through 1 Peter by teaching through Peter's instructions on humility, exaltation, and resisting the devil found in chapter 5.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11

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In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches on the importance of elders found in 1 Peter 5.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5

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In this message, Pastor Dylan teaches through the section of Peter's 1st epistle pertaining to suffering. We learn how to view suffering through the lens of the Gospel, what suffering is and is not, and about the living hope that we have when we encounter suffering for the name of Christ.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19

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In this message, Pastor David walks through 1 Peter 4, showing how suffering isn’t just something to survive, but a tool God uses to shape us into people of purpose. He unpacks how choosing the way of Jesus often means leaving behind comfort, old habits, and even relationships, but that in doing so we find true hope, clarity, and freedom. With both challenge and encouragement, Pastor David calls us to live with urgency, love deeply, practice hospitality without grumbling, and use our gifts to serve others so that in all things, God may be praised.

Today's Message Text: 1 Pe...

In this sermon, Pastor Chan unpacks a very intriguing and challenging passage from 1 Peter 3.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22

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In this message, Pastor Chan continues teaching through the book of 1 Peter.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 3:8-17

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In this episode, Pastor Mark teaches on submission from 1 Peter 3:1-7 where the Apostle Peter encourages wives and husbands to exercise submission, responsiveness, and showing honor toward one another in their marriages.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7

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In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches on submission to authority found in 1 Peter 2.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 2:11-25

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In this episode, Pastor David teaches further on the living hope we have in Christ that is discussed in 1 Peter 2:4-12.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12

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In this message, guest speaker John Shepherd continues our series through 1 Peter, this time covering the instructions given by Peter to put off various sins and to desire deeply the nutrition that comes from the Lord through His Word.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

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In this message, Pastor Chan continues our study through the book of 1 Peter.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21

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Join us in this episode for the second sermon in our study through the wonderful New Testament letter of 1 Peter. In this message, Pastor Chan expounds further on the "living hope" found in Christ Jesus by teaching on the joy that can be had even as we walk through the "fire" of trials that often come in this life.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:6-12

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In the first message of our 14-week series through the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Chan introduces us to the book and the central theme: the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:1-5

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In the final sermon of our 4-week series entitled Missional Church, guest speaker Dr. Markos Zemede delivers a powerful message from Acts 13 about the importance role of the church in reaching those across the aisle, across the street, and across the world.

Today's Message Text: Acts 13:1-3

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In the third message of our series entitled Missional Church, Pastor Chan delivers an inspiring and challenging message about the impact and importance of culture in missions and missions in culture.

Today's Message Text: 1 Corinthians 9:13-23

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In this message, Pastor Chan teaches on the history of church missions based out of Matthew 24:14.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 24:14

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In the first sermon of our 4-part series concerning missions, Elder Bill Rodgers offers up a Biblical perspective on the necessity and importance of being on-mission.

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In this special Easter sermon, Pastor Chan teaches on one of the most beautiful questions Jesus asks, this time to Mary Magdalene in the garden after his resurrection: "Whom are you seeking?"

Today's Message Text: John 20:1-18

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In this message, Pastor Chan leads us into Holy Week by teaching on Jesus' triumphal entry found in Matthew's gospel. In it, we seek to answer the question that everyone was asking about Jesus: "Who is this?"

Today's Message Text: Matthew 21:1-11

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In the twelfth installment of our series entitled Questions (where we explore the many questions asked of and asked by Jesus), Pastor David leads us through the story of Jesus' healing the ten lepers. After healing them, one returns to give thanks to Jesus. Jesus' response: "Were not ten cleansed?"

Today's Message Text: Luke 17:11-18

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In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through the story of the woman caught in adultery found in John 7-8. In this passage, we encounter one of Jesus' piercing questions: "Has no one condemned you?"

Today's Message Text: John 7:53-8:11

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In this sermon, Pastor Chan continues our series entitled Questions, this week expounding upon Jesus' question to his disciples James and John: "What can I do for you?"

Today's Message Text: Mark 10:32-45

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In this episode, Pastor Mark dives into Jesus' sermon in Luke 6 where Jesus teaches about the unshakable life that can be found by trusting and living in His ways.

Today's Message Text: Luke 6:20-49

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In this sermon, Pastor David continues our series entitled Questions, where we are exploring the many questions asked of and by Jesus in the Gospels. This week, we explore the question Jesus asked of His disciples found in John 6: "Do you also want to leave?"

Today's Message Text: John 6:44-71

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In this message, Pastor Chan teaches on Jesus' piercing and powerful question found in Mark 5 - "who touched my garment?"

Today's Message Text: Mark 5:22-42

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In the sixth message of our series entitled Questions, Pastor Chan delivers a challenging call to godly wisdom and discernment, warning us against wrongful judgment per Jesus' instructions in Matthew 7.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 7:1-5

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In this series entitled Questions, we explore many of the questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches expounds on question Jesus asked of his disciples after calming a great storm: "why are you so afraid?"

Today's Message Text: Mark 4:35-41

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In this series entitled Questions, we explore many of the questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this sermon, Pastor Dylan gives a powerful message about fear, anxiety, and worry from Matthew 6 as he teaches on Jesus' question "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?"

Today's Message Text: Matthew 6:25-34

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In this series entitled Questions, we explore many of the questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this sermon, Pastor David teaches through the question asked of Jesus in Matthew 9 - "Why does your teacher eat with sinners and tax collectors?"

Today's Message Text: Matthew 9:9-13

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In this new series entitled Questions, we explore the many questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In the second message of the series, Pastor Mark expounds upon Jesus' question to Andrew and John after they are introduced to Him by John the Baptist: "What are you seeking?"

Today's Message Text: John 1:35-42

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In this new series entitled Questions, we explore the many questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this first message, Pastor Chan teaches on Luke 2:41-51 where Jesus is found "in his Father's house" after being lost by his parents for three days.

Today's Message Text: Luke 2:41-51

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In this episode, Pastor David completes our 2025 vision series entitled Forward Not Finished!

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In this episode, Pastor Chan recaps much of what God accomplished at The Ridge in 2024 and lays out the church's priorities for 2025.

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In this special Christmas Eve homily, Pastor Chan wraps up our Advent sermon series by teaching through God's divine plan of bringing our savior into the world.

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In this sermon, Pastor David teaches through the prophecy concerning the Magi's visit to Jesus found in Isaiah 60.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 60

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In this message, Pastor Chan continues our Advent series following the prophecies concerning Jesus in the book of Isaiah.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 42:1-9

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In this sermon, Pastor Mark surveys the first eight chapters of Isaiah that describe Israel and Judah's unfaithfulness but that culminates in the familiar prophetic passage found in the first seven verses of Chapter 9.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 9:1-7

Main Idea: Isaiah 9:1-7 reveals that God’s kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope. This passage proclaims the arrival of a great light that dispels darkness, symbolizing the presence of God’s peace and justice already breaking into the world. Through the promised child—the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Pea...

In this sermon, Pastor Chan kicks off our Advent sermon series by directing our attention to the hope we have in Christ Jesus, the king who came and is coming again.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 2:1-5

Main Idea: Isaiah 2:1-5 is a prophecy about the future establishment of God’s kingdom, where Jerusalem (Zion) will be exalted as the spiritual center of the world (a city on a hill). In this vision, nations will come to seek God’s guidance, and His instruction will bring peace among them. Wars will cease as people transform weapons into...

In this sermon, Pastor Chan wraps up our teaching series through the book of 1 John.

Today's Sermon Text: 1 John 5

Main Idea: John closes his first letter focusing on the things we can know in this life. The chapter emphasizes that belief in Jesus as the Son of God brings victory over the world and eternal life. It highlights the connection between loving God and obeying His commandments. John highlights the triple testimony we find in the Spirit, water, and blood, affirming Jesus’ divine nature. John assures believers that they can know they have eternal life if...

In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through 1 John 4, where the Apostle John reveals three different aspects of God’s deep and abounding love as well as three great things that God's love gives to us as believers in Jesus.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 4

Main Idea: 1 John 4 emphasizes the importance of discerning truth and love. The chapter opens by encouraging believers to test the spirits to discern if they are from God. Then John explains that true love originated from God and that everyone who loves is born of God and knows Him. The passage teaches th...

In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through the various evidences that we have as believers as to whether our faith is genuine.

Today's Sermon Text: 1 John 3:1-24

Main Idea: 1 John 3 emphasizes the love of God and the importance of living as His children. The chapter highlights God’s great love, and the importance of living in purity. The passage warns against sin and contrasts those who live righteously with those who do not. John urges believers to show genuine love for one another in actions, not just words, as love is the defining mark of Go...

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our verse-by-verse study through the book of 1 John.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:18-27

Main Idea: In this passage, John warns his readers about “antichrists”—those who deny Jesus as the Christ and lead others away from the truth. He emphasizes that many false teachers have arisen and will continue to arise. John reassures believers that they have received the Holy Spirit, who helps them discern the truth. He encourages them to remain steadfast in what they have been taught and to continue abiding in Christ to resist deception.

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In this message, Pastor Chan continues our verse-by-verse study through the book of 1 John.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:12-17

Main Idea: In this passage, the Apostle John addresses different groups of believers, affirming their spiritual status and growth in faith. He writes to children, fathers, and young men, acknowledging their forgiveness through Christ, their knowledge of the Father, and their victory over the evil one. Believers are warned not to love the world, because the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life are not from the Father but...

In this message, Pastor Chan walks us through four ways that can have assurance that we know Christ and that Christ knows us.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:3-11

Main Idea: In this passage, the Apostle John emphasizes the importance of obeying God’s commands as evidence of knowing Him. He stresses that genuine love for God is shown by keeping His commandments. Those who claim to know God but do not follow His commands are liars, while those who obey Him demonstrate true knowledge and love of God. John also highlights the command to love ot...

In this message, Guest Speaker Richard Coleman delivers a foundational message on the importance of knowing Christ, walking in the light and not in darkness, and sharing with others the message of the Gospel that we've been given.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 1:5-2:4

Main Idea: 1 John reads much like an encouraging speech or an uplifting sermon. It is filled with inspiration and reassurance about the core truths of the Gospel, which underscore the message of the cross. Embracing love over hate and focusing on the Gospel over worldly messages were critical themes for the first...

In this message, Pastor Chan introduces us to the epistle and shares with us the background that made this book pertinent to the time it was written and also makes it so timely for today.

Today's Message Text:  1 John 1:1-4

Main Idea: 1 John reads much like an encouraging speech or an uplifting sermon. It is filled with inspiration and reassurance about the core truths of the Gospel, which underscore the message of the cross. Embracing love over hate and focusing on the Gospel over worldly messages were critical themes for the first century as well a...

Whether you observe the Sabbath on Sundays, Saturdays, or another day, it's important to remember that God tells us to "remember the Sabbath by keeping it holy." Keeping it "holy" means making it special, setting it apart, and dedicating it to God. The Sabbath isn't just a day to sleep in, relax, and do things that make you happy (though that's part of it); it's also a day to worship and refocus your life on God, who is the source of everything.

Today's Message Text:  

Main Idea: Are you tired? Weary? Worn out? Exhausted? We l...

In our third message on Sabbath, Pastor Chan discusses "delighting in the Lord," which is to find joy and pleasure in His presence. Some followers of Jesus may think of the Sabbath as a somber, serious day full of religious duty and legalistic rules whereas other may think of it as a day to chill, relax, or sleep. Either way, many miss the essential truth that the Sabbath was designed by God as a day to experience joy and delight.

Today's Message Text:  Genesis 1:31-2:3, John 15:11, Isaiah 58:13-14

Main Idea: Are you tired? Weary? Worn o...

In the second installment of our spiritual disciplines series on Sabbath, Pastor David teaches on rest as a tool of resistance and contrasts the Exodus narrative with parallels in our cultural moment.

Today's Message Text: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 5:5-9, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Main Idea: Are you tired? Weary? Worn out? Exhausted? We live in a culture where chronic low grade exhaustion has become the norm. But it doesn’t have to be this way. God created rest and modeled a rhythm of regular rest to us. The Bible calls it Sabbath, and it’s something Jesus regu...

This week's sermon kicks off a series around the spiritual discipline of sabbath. In this message, Pastor David introduces the topic and contrasts the biblical model of rest with the modern culture's promotion of unending work and productivity.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 11:28-30, Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:9-11

Main Idea: Are you tired? Weary? Worn out? Exhausted? We live in a culture where chronic low grade exhaustion has become the norm. But it doesn’t have to be this way. God created rest and modeled a rhythm of regular rest to us. The Bible calls it Sa...

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In the final message of this series, Pastor Dylan brings us home by teaching on Scripture Alone, or Sola Scriptura.

Today's Message Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Main Idea: "Sola Scriptura" asserts that Scripture alone is the ultimate and infallible authority for Christian faith...

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In this message, Pastor Chan teaches about the fourth of these five doctrinal standards: Soli Deo Gloria.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 6:3 + Selected Scriptures

Main Idea: Soli Deo Gloria has reference to our salvation in Christ. The salvation of sinners was God’s id...

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In this message, Pastor Mark teaches about Christ's authority in the life of a believer, an idea summed up in the third Sola: Solus Christus.

Today's Message Text: Luke 14:25-35

Main Idea: Jesus says that being His disciple requires a radical commitment...

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone").  Pastor Chan teaches on the second of the five solas in this message: Sola Fide.

Today's Message Text: Romans 3:27-31

Main Idea: Sola fide emphasizes salvation as a free gift, not based on human effort or good deeds, but rather the justification o...

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). This message introduces us to the Solas and dives into Sola Gratia, which teaches us that salvation is brought about by "grace alone."

Today's Message Text: Ephesians 2:8-9

Main Idea: Salvation is proof of God’s undeserved favor; we are rescued from Go...

In this final message in our verse-by-verse study through Ecclesiastes, Pastor Mark brings us full-circle with the Teacher's conclusions about where true meaning is found in a seemingly meaningless world.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

The book of Ecclesiastes explores the meaning of life. The Teacher looks at different things like money, pleasure, work, and wisdom and finds that they don't bring lasting happiness. In the end, he says that life is short and often confusing, but real meaning comes from fearing God and doing what He says. By accepting that we can't control life...

In this message, Pastor Chan begins to wrap up our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ecclesiastes by teaching through the first eight verses of chapter 12.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring God in one's youth before the hardships and limitations of old age arrive. The passage poetically describes the decline of the body and mind with advancing years, using vivid imagery to portray the inevitability of aging and death. It concludes with a reflection on the fleeting nature of life, summed up in the phrase “Everything is...

Our sermon text today encourages taking risks and diversifying efforts, advises generosity and diligence in work, emphasizes enjoying life and seizing opportunities while one can, and closes by encouraging us to embrace the season of life we are in, despite the difficulties it may contain. Pastor David walks us through this passage and draws out some very impactful applications for our lives, regardless of what stage of life we are in.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

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Today's message text provides practical instruction regarding wisdom and foolishness. Solomon addresses places where foolishness can be found, including in authority, in everyday life, in our words and thoughts, and in how we use the gifts of God. Overall, Solomon emphasizes the benefits of wisdom and prudence in navigating life's challenges and complexities.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 10:4-10

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In this sermon's passage, The Teacher tells us that life is unpredictable and success isn't guaranteed by our efforts alone. He highlights the importance of adjusting our expectations and focusing on what we can control; our growth in wisdom. The text encourages pursuing wisdom rather than seeking recognition or success, as wisdom offers true protection and guidance, even if it's often undervalued. Ultimately, it shows that wisdom, though not always acknowledged, is more valuable and effective than strength or success, urging us to listen and act wisely.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:3

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 8:9-17

Our passage for today highlights the puzzle of injustice where the wicked are honored and the righteous suffer. Solomon reveals that human wisdom cannot always fully understand God's plans and advises finding joy in simple pleasures while acknowledging the limits of human understanding.

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 7:1-18

This passage emphasizes the value of wisdom, the inevitability of death, and the refining nature of suffering. Solomon contrasts the benefits of sorrow over laughter, the importance of a good reputation, and the need for patience and humility in life's challenges. The passage advises against extremes in behavior, urging a balanced approach and a reverent acceptance of...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

In Chapter 6 of Ecclesiastes, the Teacher illustrates that our capacity for desire often exceeds our ability to enjoy what we have. He describes this imbalance as counterintuitive and akin to a distressing affliction. This reflection leads him to conclude that we must find ways to limit our insatiable desires in order to truly appreciate and enjoy the...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

This week's passage discusses the futility of wealth and the importance of finding contentment in life's simple pleasures. The passage warns against being surprised by corruption and oppression, as these are common in human society. It critiques the pursuit of riches, noting that wealth often brings more trouble than satisfaction, including sleepless nights and increased responsibility. However...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

In Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, Solomon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with sincere reverence and caution, rather than engaging in empty rituals or attempts to manipulate God through offerings, prayers, and vows. He urges us to listen and obey God genuinely, recognizing His greatness and maintaining a proper fear of the Lord. True worship, he concludes, involves a...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Ecclesiastes 4 reflects on the vanity and emptiness of life without contentment. It speaks of the value of companionship over isolation, the oppression of the weak by the powerful, and futility of chasing after wealth and success without considering the brevity of life. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the importance of gaining contentment by enjoying the...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Ecclesiastes 3 presents a poetic reflection on the various seasons of life, emphasizing that there is a time and purpose for every event under heaven. It contrasts different life experiences, reminding the reader that each season serves a purpose. We are to find contentment and meaning in accepting the cycles of life and trusting in the divine timing...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

In this week's sermon text, Solomon concludes his experimental search for meaning under the Sun. He comes to a dark place, expressing raw human emotion that ultimately death will come and wash away his accomplishments. We all have a dying problem, and a living problem. This section Ecclesiasites explores some of the ways we live in denial...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

This passage discusses the pursuit of pleasure and material wealth as ultimately meaningless and futile. The Preacher reflects on his own experiences of seeking fulfillment through various means such as possessions, wine, homes, gardens, entertainment, and sexual pleasure. He says, “I kept my heart from no pleasure.” However, after considering all his hands has done, his conclusion was...

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Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

In this passage, the Preacher recounts his pursuit of wisdom and knowledge. Despite his efforts to understand the world, he finds that it is ultimately an endless cycle of repetition. He laments the futility of human endeavors, noting that despite gaining wisdom and knowledge, there is no lasting satisfaction. The passage emphasizes the cyclical nature of life...

In the first message of our 17-week study through the book of Ecclesiastes, Pastor Chan introduces us to "the Preacher", the phrases "vanity of vanity", and discusses how, this side of the cross, we can great hope in Jesus Christ that far outweighs the "meaninglessness" of the immanent world. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings ...

READ: John 12:20-26

DISCUSS: Describe a time when you made a great sacrifice to gain something even better? How difficult was it to make the sacrifice? Was it worth the sacrifice? /What do you think the significance is of Greeks seeking Jesus in verse 20-21? Why is the Good News of the Gospel for all people? / How does Jesus's response in verses 23-24 foreshadow his impending death and resurrection? Why was the death and resurrection of Jesus necessary? / What does it mean to "hate" one's life in the context of John 12:25? How can we be so committed...

READ: Luke 19:11-27

DISCUSS: Describe a time when you used a specific skill or talent to accomplish a task? Could you have accomplished the task without using your skill or talent? Why or why not? / How does the Kingdom of God arrive? Where are we in the timeline of the “already, but not yet?” / What can we learn from the faithfulness of the first two servants? How were they rewarded? How does that relate to reward(s) in Heaven? 

PRAY: Pray that you will be a faithful steward of what God has entrusted to you. Ask t...

READ: Luke 14:15-24

DISCUSS: What excuses do people make today for not accepting God's invitation? / In the parable, what were the three excuses given to the hose of the banquet, and why were these excuses such an insult? What excuses do people use to put off Christ's invitation today? What excuses do Christians use to justify not spending time with Christ? / Who was invited to the banquet instead, and who will never taste the banquet?

PRAY: Pray for those who have not accepted Christ's invitation of salvation. Pray that the Lord would equip you with...

READ: Matthew 19:16-20:34

DISCUSS: What do you think motivated the rich young man to approach Jesus in Matthew 19:16-22? How does Jesus' response challenge conventional notions of wealth and righteousness? / Why would a concern with "having" create a barrier to entering The Kingdom if we are offered such great reward? / Reference Matthew 20:12. Do you think that Jesus is saying that the first and last are equal, or do you think he is saying that the order is reversed? Why?

PRAY: Thank God for the way He reveals His Kingdom. Pray for His help in learning...

READ TOGETHER: Matthew 18:21-35

DISCUSS: How would you describe Peter's question to Jesus in verse 21? What in the preceding context prompted his question? What view of forgiveness does Peter's question reveal? / What Jesus' reply (verse 22) reveal about His view of forgiveness? / The first servant's debt was 10,000 talents. What does this debt represent? / What do you think is being taught about the nature of the servant's punishment in verse 34? Does the master's anger symbolize God's wrath? Why or why not?

PRAY: Take time to thank God for His forgiveness. Pray for His help in forgiving those...

READ: Matthew 13:47-50

DISCUSS: In this parable, what does the net, the sea, and the basket symbolize? / What does "every kind of fish" represent in the parable? Why do you think Jesus used fish as an analogy? / How does the role of angels in the final judgment affect your perspective? / Why do you think Jesus ends His kingdom parables with such a strong warning for those who have no received His kingdom by faith? How does this parable speak to the idea of sharing the Gospel with urgency?

PRAY: Ask the Lord to show you...

READ: Matthew 13:44-46

DISCUSS: What are some of the most "valuable" things you own, and what makes them valuable to you? / What do you think the hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44 symbolizes? Was the man wrong for not telling the landowner about the treasure? Why or why not? / What do you think the pearl of great price symbolizes? / What does "seek first the Kingdom of God" mean in today's context? / How do these parables challenge our priorities and values?

PRAY: Ask God to make Christ and his Kingdom the most valuable thing in your life.

READ: Matthew 13:33

DISCUSS: How do you think our culture's obsession with instant gratification and fame influences our perception of success and significance? / How does the teaching here challenge that perspective? / How does the idea of hidden acts of love and devotion resonate with you?

PRAY: Ask the Lord to give us ears to hear Him and to teach us to value those everyday acts of holiness, even if they are done in secret.

PRACTICE: Practice secrecy: do something good for someone without anyone knowing. / Pick something ordinary in your weekly routine and dedicate...

MAIN IDEA: This parable refers to a tiny mustard seed that grows to become a large plant and serves as a home for many birds. This parable reveals that the Kingdom of Heaven will begin small but, in time, will grow to the ends of the earth.

READ TOGETHER: Matthew 13:31-32

DISCUSS: What's something you've observed that began small but grew into something large and significant? / What significance does this parable hold for understanding our own personal spiritual growth? / How might this parable encourage believers to think about the concept of small beginnings that can...

In Matthew 13, Jesus shifts from teaching about the Kingdom of God in a plain manner to speaking in parables. At first, the disciples are frustrated and confused at this, but as we keep reading, the purpose is revealed. Jesus' parables reveal to some, but conceal to others. For those who truly "listen", their journey is just beginning. For those closed off.. it's already over.

Read: Matthew 13:1-23

Discuss: What pre-conceived notions about Jesus or Christianity do you see hindering people from understanding the Gospel today? | How can we overcome the "anchor bias" mentioned in the...

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In this sermon, Pastor Dylan shares a beautiful message centered around the prophecies found in Isaiah. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

In the second message of our Advent series entitled "Waiting," Pastor Chan walks us through Jesus' teaching about those who choose and do not choose to serve "the least of these." Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

In this first message in our sermon series leading up to Christmas, Pastor Mark teaches through the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 and draws out some key applications for us as we wait for the return of our Master, the Lord Jesus. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

This passage ends Paul's letter to the church at Colossae. In this passage, Paul specifically mentions several fellow Christian servants who were instrumental in his ministry. These servants give us examples of how we can serve the Kingdom of God. Some of these are mentioned in other letters as well, including Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Mark, Epaphras, and Luke. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we...

In this episode, Pastor Chan continues our study through Colossians, teaching through Paul's exhortations to the church in Chapter 4. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!