Ridgewood Church Sermons

Daniel has a fascinating vision of four beasts representing four kings and their kingdoms.

Daniel is most famous for his deliverance from a den of lions. He wasn't about to change his stripes regardless of the cost. And courage set the stage for a remarkable act of deliverance.

Daniel had the unenviable job of telling a king that his reign was about to end.

In Daniel, we see a king that is quite pleased with his own accomplishments. But God is about to bring him to his knees.

Daniel had three close friends who endured a trial few of us could imagine today.

Daniel was a faithful man who was about to be tested. He had an important decision to make that was literally life altering and life threatening.

God used Daniel's obedience to bring the most powerful man in the world to his knees.

Daniel was a man who was put in an impossible situation. The king of Babylon tried to brainwash him into thinking that his Jewish roots, and commitment to God, were no longer important.

We live in a broken and hurting world where we are bombarded with a consistent need for strength. That strength is made readily available through a relationship with God by faith in Jesus Christ.

All of us go through seasons of deep loneliness. And that goes to the question: God, if you care, why have you left me alone?

Why is God hung up on sex? Because sex is a sign of God's deep and lasting love for you.

A very real question in the minds of many believers and non-believers alike is this: “God, if you care, why do you send some people to hell?” But the real question we should be asking is, “God, why aren't we all in hell?”

The fact is, God isn't accessible through just any religion. One can only have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Mother's Day provides an excellent opportunity to deepen our gratitude for women: God's immeasurable and wonderful gift to the church.

Why has God allowed COVID-19? Because peril will cause you to seek a place of safety.

n a world where injustice seems to breed more injustice and violence, we ask the question: “God, what is your purpose in all this and how can we bring hope in the midst of it?”

At some point, you'll be faced with the reality of suffering. Even during difficult times, you can discover a place of hope in the midst of it.

From a terrible shooting in Atlanta to even more carnage in a Boulder supermarket, the presence of evil is impossible to ignore. Yet God claims to be sovereign and good. How do we reconcile these truths?

Will you make a decision to follow him for the first time, submit to him more freely, or rededicate your life to him? If you do, you'll experience a moment that will change your life forever!

The earthly ministry of Jesus was coming to an end. He knew that riding into Jerusalem would lead to a cross of suffering. But he followed through on his mission. On that day, he demonstrated that he was the long-awaited Messiah. He didn't come to...

At the end of the day, each of us must choose the direction of our lives. This is a choice that you can't run away from. It's a choice that carries immense eternal ramifications. The choice boils down to this question: Are you with Jesus or are you...

For a true disciple of Jesus Christ, prayer represents something more than meaningless phrases or recitations. It's a tool that helps you enhance your relationship with God.

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord is calling out the insincerity, the disingenuousness, and the raw hypocrisy of judging others.

Don't worry. Don't allow yourself to be consumed by an uneasy dread. Turn to the Person who can, and will, protect you: Your Father in heaven.

Jesus makes it clear: there can be only one master for a Christian. Now's the time to make a decision.

Praying and fasting are important parts of a healthy Christian's experience. They drive spiritual growth and deepen your relationship with God.

We should be asking key questions when we do something of a religious nature, such as What is my motive for doing this? Will it move the kingdom forward? And maybe the most cutting of all: Who am I trying to please? That question needs to be answered...

Jesus delves into the importance of loving those who are hardest to love. When that happens, your life will change, you'll get noticed, and people around you will be introduced to him. It's all a part of learning to appreciate and minister to those...

Living a trustworthy life is important in order to make Jesus known. When it comes to being an effective Christian, it really is a matter of integrity.

We can make Jesus known by humbly loving each other. That is why Jesus reminds us about the urgency of being right with another.

After underlining the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) for the purpose of helping you live by the values of his kingdom, Jesus now uses two metaphors that will help you picture the ways through which you can bring good news to a desperate world. A sold-out...

As we begin to unpack the Sermon on the Mount, you'll discover that when you live according the values of Christ's kingdom, people will be attracted to what you have to offer. They'll see that Jesus is all about grace. You'll make Jesus known by...

Storms are a part of life, and they come in all forms. We are going to contrast the sort of peace that the world offers with the peace that Jesus Christ offers. The tension for Christ followers lies in the battle between fixating on the storm OR...

Christmas isn't really about a cute little baby in a manger. It's about the cross. It's about redemption. The stakes are high. The situation is desperate. The world needs a rescuer. But that rescuer isn't just anyone. It is Jesus Christ.

All around us, people are struggling. The pandemic rages on. Division is real. Confidence in a better future is fading. Where do you turn? The answer is Jesus. He is the only place to find hope.

When being generous is vital to you, lives are changed, and people are saved. That's what happens when you live the Illuminate Life.

You and I live in troubled times. The world is a frightening place. But be assured that as you make it your life's goal to help build the kingdom, like the Apostle Paul, you'll be under the umbrella of God's sovereign protection. That's because God...

On Paul's third missionary journey, the evangelist encountered angry mobs and satanic forces. But still, by the power of God, more souls were continually added to the church. God always won. And as his child, you are a winner. Don't be distracted by...

The Apostle Paul's second missionary journey was quite an adventure. Many people were converted to Christianity. But there's one amazing event that typifies the power of the gospel. God literally shook the walls to make his name known. And as your...

These early believers had an issue facing them that was threatening to tear them apart. But in the end, they came to the conclusion that they could honor each other and stay true to what they believed. Like them, we face many different views regarding...

When you're out there shining a light for Jesus, be assured that no matter how hard things get or how many bad things happen, you are not alone. You are loved by the One who will gain victory. Darkness cannot, and will not, overcome the light of Christ.

Two men had a vision. God challenged Peter to embrace the emerging truth that the gospel is for all. Meanwhile, Cornelius, Roman Centurion, received God's command to fetch Peter so that he and his family could hear the gospel. Each man obeyed and many...

The Early Church was multiplying quickly. The gospel message had moved out from Jerusalem and had reached Damascus. Its chief opponent, Saul of Tarsus, was on his way there to imprison Christians when he suddenly and unexpectedly met Jesus. The Lord...

God is good at creating opportunities. Multiplication happens by leaning into someone's life when the Lord creates an opening. You aren't responsible for the outcome, but you can experience tremendous blessing when you courageously enter in when a...

The Gospel is spreading and God has designed you to play a role. But normally, just before multiplication breaks out, a storm hits. A believer's mettle is tested. Pray for strength. Pray for energy. Pray for endurance. Like the Apostles who built the...

When it comes to multiplying, it has to be a team sport. It will take all of us to help Ridgewood Church become a disciple-making machine.

Ridgewood Church is part of the most important organization, and gathering of people, that has ever existed and will ever exist. We are a part of the Church of Jesus Christ.

As we look to the future of Ridgewood Church, we must move forward. We must become bigger, stronger, wider, and deeper than we've ever been. We must trust Christ more than ever before. We must learn to courageously multiply in order to change the world.

The resources needed to bring the saving message of Christ to our city, and to Make Jesus Known, currently reside in our bank accounts, wallets, and piggy banks. In this passage, a poor widow generously gave all she had in front of the rich and...

God is with Ridgewood Church! His hand of blessing is guiding us. And as our building restoration plan becomes a reality, it's up to you and me to illuminate our city with unswerving loyalty to the values of Christ's Kingdom.