Ridglea Christian Church Sermon Podcast

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for the second Sunday of Lent, based on Mark 8:31-38. Scripture reading by Ellen Buckley.

Anthem: Amazing Grace performed by Vocals by: Sarah Becker, Rashaad Calaham, Mark Dingler, John Padilla, Lauren Padilla , Allison Ward, Tanner Wilemon, Alex Carr The attached image is "All Saints Day" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "Kindom Builders" based on Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 , read by Emily Saenz.

Anthem: He's Got the Whole World In His Hands performed by Allison Ward, Accompaniment by Keith Critcher. Arrangement by Margaret Bonds. The attached image is "A River Makes Glad" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "How are We to Love" based on Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46 , read by Robert West.

Anthem: Piano Piece performed by Danny Zelibor The attached image is "Show Me the Coin" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "God-Bearer" based on Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 , read by Ellen Buckley.

Anthem: At the Table, Performed by Alex Carr, by Jonas Myrin and Idina Menz Special Music: Here at this Table, by Andra Moran The attached image is "Tenants of a Vineyard" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "At This Table" based on Scripture: Mark 14:22-25 & 1 Corinthians 10:16-18 , read by Hannah Moore.

Anthem: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee, Performed by Alex Carr The attached image is "The Wedding Banquet" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "The Unrobed Man" based on Scripture: Matthew 221-14 , read by Vicki Majors.

Anthem: Bless the Lord, O My Soul, Performed by Tanner Wilemon The attached image is "The Freedom of Forgiveness" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Catherine DeMoss entitled Sermon: "I am More" based on Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21 , read by Shirley Carroll.

Anthem: I Believe, by Ervin Drake, Jimmy Shirl, Al Stillman, & Irvin Graham. Performed by Allison Wetsel Ward, Accompaniment by Keith Critcher The attached image is "Laborers in the Vineyard" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "Kindom of Being" based on Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16.

Anthem: Be Still My Soul, Performed by Alex Carr The attached image is "Two Sons and a Vineyard" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "A Challenge to Change" based on Scripture: Matthew 21: 23-32 , read by Don Lanza

Anthem: Ubi Caritas, Arranged and Performed by Rashaad Calahanm The attached image is "Two or More Gathered" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "Loving Fiercely" based on Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13 , read by Kat Stupka.

Anthem: Nearer My God to Thee, Performed by Alex Carr The attached image is "Blazing by not Consumed" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "Demanding Hope " based on Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 , read by Don Lanza.

Anthem: For the Beauty of the Earth, Performed by Alex Carr, Rashaad Calaham, Allison Ward, Tanner Wilemon. Song by John Rutter The attached image is "Among the Reeds" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "Faithful Disruption " based on Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, read by Raleigh Smith.

Anthem: Like Rolling Stones, Performed by Lauren Padilla. Song by Lauren Daigle The attached image is "Even Dogs Eat the Crumbs" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "Do Not Be Silent" based on Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14: 26-32, read by Andrea McDonald.

Anthem: VBS Songs from Compassion Camp, Performed by Ridglea Kids The attached image is "Stormy Sea" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "The Miseducation of Mary Magdalene" based on Scripture: John 20:1-18, read by Alexander Drake.

Music by Ridglea Christian Church, Community Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church. The attached image is the promotional image by Rev. Catherine DeMoss. Participants include members and staff from Ridglea Christian Church, Community Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church, including Rev. Sarah Almanza, Rev. Dottie Cook, Rev. Anthony Chatman, and Rev. Allison Lanza.

Anthem: "Keep the Earth Below My Feet" by Mumford and Sons Performed by Mark Dingler The attached image is "Like Yeast that a Woman Took" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "Such a Time as This" based on Scripture: Esther 4, read by Shirley Carroll, Ellen Buckley, Alexander Drake.

Anthem: "Hymn of Promise" by Natalie Sleeth Performed by Allison Whetsel Ward Accompanied on Piano by Candiss Krug The attached image is "Weeds Among the Wheat" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "Unnamed but not Unimportant" based on Acts 21:8-9; Mark 7:24-30; Exodus 15:20-21.

Anthem: "Down to the River to Pray" Performed by Alex Carr The attached image is "Thirsty Camels" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "The Parable of Dirt" based on Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23, read by Don Lanza.

Anthem: "Down to the River to Pray" Performed by Alex Carr. The attached image is "Plentiful Grain" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "The Parable of Dirt" based on Scripture: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23, read by Don Lanza.

"Fairest Lord Jesus" Performed by Tanner Wilemon The attached image is "Thirsty Camels" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "A Faithful Relationship" based on Scripture: Job 42: 1-17, read by Raleigh Smith.

Anthem: "A Believer's Prayer" Performed by Allison Whetsel Ward The attached image is "A Cold Cup of Water" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "God's Delight" based on Scripture: Job 38: 1-15, read by Margaret Bloodworth.

"God So Loved the World" Performed by Alex Carr, Allison Ward, Lauren & Tanner Wilemon The attached image is "Proclaim it From the Rooftops" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "Capacity for Hope" based on Scripture: Job 19:23-27, read by Andrea McDonald.

"Jesus the Very Thought of Thee" Performed by Alex Carr The attached image is "On Eagles Wings" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Allison Lanza entitled "Cry Out" based on Scripture: Job 3:1-10, read by Don Lanza

Anthem: "There is a Balm in Gilead" Performed by Alex Carr, Rashaad Calaham, Emily Saenz, and Carlos Saenz The attached image is "In the Beginning" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "When it All Falls Apart" based on Scripture: Job 1:1-22, read by Anne Owen.

Anthem: Come Holy Spirit Come Performed by Alex Carr, Lauren Padilla, Emily Saenz, and Carlos Saenz The attached image is "Pentecost" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "Holy Boldness" based on Scripture: Acts 2:1-21.

Anthem: How Can I Keep From Singing? Performed by Alex Carr and Accompanied by Sarah Becker The attached image is "Ascension" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "Unplanned Hope" based on Romans 15: 4-6, 13, read by Adrienne Moretti

Anthem: Cradle Hymn By Kim Andre Arneson Performed by Carlos and Emily Saenz The attached image is "The Way, The Truth, and the Life" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Thomas McCracken entitled "How Low Can You Go?" based on Psalm 31:1-5, 15, 16, read by Shirley Carroll

Anthem: Live For Him, Performed by Kyra & Greg McGuirk Kyra used to attend Ridglea and sing in the choir. We are so grateful that her and her father are helping us worship this morning! The attached image is "I'm Coming to You" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled "A More Excellent Way" based on 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13, read by Lee Ann Pyeatt.

Anthem performed by Carlos and Emily Saenz. Hymn vocalized by Alex Carr and Carlos Saenz, Accompanied by Sarah Becker. The attached image is "But We Had Hoped" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Thomas McCracken entitled "A Changed Mind" based on Acts 2:14, 36-41.

Music performed by Mark and Blythe Schlotterbeck, Mark Dingler, Grayson and Dalton Shackelford, and Ben & Jasmine Moretti. Worship Leaders are Ridglea Youth. The attached image is "Spirals" by Kendall Holt Sermon by Mark Dingler entitled "Taking off Masks: Loving Myself, Neighbors, and God" based on Romans 8:38-39

Anthem performed by Danny Zelibor. Hymn vocalized by Alex Carr and Accompanied by Sarah Becker. The attached image is "With Doors Locked" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Catherine DeMoss entitled "I Doubt That" based on John 20:19-31.

Music Featuring: Alex Carr, Lauren Paddilla, Emily Saenz, Carlos Saenz performing "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" Accompanied by Sarah Becker. Jay Armstorng Johnson vocals for "You Raise Me Up" Composed by Brendan Graham and Rolf Lovland. "He Lives" vocals by Andra Moran. The attached image is "Woman in an Empty Tomb" by Blythe Schlotterbeck Sermon by Rev. Thomas McCracken entitled "We all Must Rise" based on Colossians 3:1-4.

Vocals by Alex Carr, Accompaniments on Piano by Sarah Becker. Sermon titled "Your Turn" by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Scripture: John 4:28-42. The attached image is "Living Waters" by Rev. Bekah Krevens.

Vocals by Alex Carr, Accompaniments on Piano by Sarah Becker. Anthem: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" arranged by Sally Deford. Sermon titled "The Donkey Doesn't Know" by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 The attached image is "Hosanna" by Rev. Bekah Krevens.

Vocals by Alex Carr, Accompaniments on Piano by Sarah Becker. Anthem: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" arranged by Sally Deford. Sermon titled "The Need for Tears" by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Scripture: John 11:35-44. The attached image is "Waiting for the Morning" by Rev. Bekah Krevens.

The audio begins with the Anthem, "Thee We Adore", composed by Carl Mueller and preformed by the Ridglea Christian Church Chancel Choir Sermon titled "Believing Without Seeing by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the First Sunday of Lent, based on Joh 3: 11-17. Scripture reading by Raleigh Smith. The attached image is "Nic at Night" by Rev. Bekah Krevens. Announcements: Thank you to Thomas Holt for focusing his Eagle Scout Project on replacing blinds throughout Ridglea Christian as well as cleaning all of the windows! Thank you, your friends, and family for all of your hard work! Connect Fort Worth Benefit Concert is coming up. If you are interested, follow this link: https://www.connectfortworth.org/benefitconcert Maundy Thursday-Good Friday 24 Hour Prayer Vigil Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c44aeaa2aabf58-24hour2

The audio begins with the Anthem, "Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God", composed by Carl Mueller and preformed by the Ridglea Christian Church Chancel Choir Sermon titled "Passing the Test" by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the First Sunday of Lent, based on Matthew 4:1-11. Scripture reading by Shirley Carroll. The attached image is "40 Days in the Wilderness" by Rev. Bekah Krevens.

The audio begins with the Anthem, "Hear My Prayer", arranged by Moses Hoagan and preformed by the Ridglea Christian Church Chancel Choir Sermon titled "Passing the Time" by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the seventh Sunday after Epiphany, based on 2 Peter 1: 16-21. Scripture reading by Don Lanza. Closing Hymn "Holy Spirit, Truth Divine" The service concludes with Rev. Christi Dreschel and her daughter Avery joining as members of Ridglea! The attached image is "Transfiguration" by Rev. Bekah Krevens.

The audio begins with special music titled "In This Very Room" (arranged by Ron and Carol Harris) performed by Ben Smith. Sermon titled "Passing the Peace" by Interim Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas McCracken for the sixth Sunday after Epiphany, based on Matthew 5: 21-26. Scripture reading by Andrea McDonald. The attached image is "Jesus Mural of Faith, Hope, Love, and Peace" located in Chicago.

Congregational question and answer session with Rev. Owen Chandler and Michelle Gusick from Saguaro Christian Church in Tucson, Arizona.

Sermon by Rev. Owen Chandler for the fourth Sunday after Epiphany, based on Philippians 4:8-9. Scripture reading by Michelle Gusick.

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for the third Sunday after Epiphany, based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. Scripture reading by Emily Mire.

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for the second Sunday after Epiphany, based on John 1:29-42. Scripture reading by Don Lanza.

Sermon by Rev. Casey Matthews for the first Sunday after Epiphany, based on Luke 5:1-11. Scripture reading by Shirley Carroll.

Sermon by Rev. Thomas McCracken for the second Sunday after Christmas, based on John 1:10-18. Scripture reading by Raleigh Smith.

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for the first Sunday after Christmas, based on Matthew 2:13-23. Scripture reading by Don Lanza.

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for Christmas Eve, based on Isaiah 11:2-9. Scripture reading by Rev. Allison Lanza.

Communion meditation by Rev. Russ Boyd for the fourth Sunday of Advent, based on Isaiah 7:10-16. Scripture reading by Justin McDonald.

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for the third Sunday of Advent, based on Isaiah 35:1-10. Scripture reading by Andrea McDonald.

Sermon by Rev. Allison Lanza for the second Sunday of Advent, based on Isaiah 11:1-10. Scripture reading by Bart Pointer.

Sermon by Rev. Russ Boyd for the first Sunday of Advent, based on Isaiah 2:1-5 & Romans 13:11-14. Scripture reading by Shirley Carroll.