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In this powerful episode of PTSD of the Christian Life, Pastor Brent Snook tackles one of the most subtle yet destructive sins in the Christian life — jealousy. Drawing from Proverbs 14:30, he reveals how envy works its way inward, rotting the bones and poisoning every relationship it touches.Pastor Brent identifies four traps that make us vulnerable: the trap of Prosperity — coveting what others have; the trap of Power — resenting those in authority; the trap of Performance — brooding over another's success; and the trap of People — where jealousy slithers right through the front door of our own homes.He then exposes the truth about jealousy — that it ultimately destroys not just its victims, but the one who carries it. From Cain to King Saul to Daniel's accusers, the pattern is unmistakable.But there is hope. Pastor Brent closes with four practical steps to triumph over jealousy: Pronounce it as sin, Pray for those you envy, Praise God for your own blessings, and Pursue love — because as Scripture reminds us, love does not envy.

Romans 8:26-30

Join us as we get an update and very special sermon from Brent and Sandy Shockey.

It's easy to remake God in our own image. Pastor Brent walks through the opening line of the Nicene Creed to ask who God actually says he is — Center, Control, Creative, and Care.

Jesus says every Christian will give, pray, and fast—not if, but when—and in Matthew 6:1-18 he addresses the heart behind each one. Pastor Brent walks through the wrong motive and right motive for all three, plus a closer look at the Lord's Prayer as a pattern for how we talk to God.Watch the full contemporary service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlx9NRZO5bAWatch the full classic service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpzJl7X9kUo

Pastor Brent wrapped up our Flood to Famine series with an encouraging reminder that God can redeem our past, restore what was lost, and use what was meant for harm for good.

This week Pastor Brent unpacks six “You have heard it said… but I say…” statements from Jesus in Matthew 5, challenging us to look past surface-level obedience. Pastor Brent shares why behavior change alone isn't enough, and why we need God's work in us to help us actually grow. Watch the full contemporary service: https://youtube.com/live/LG-CpKIMzJQWatch the full classic service: https://youtube.com/live/Y8Xd3mUewmA

Acts 1-1:5

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Sometimes we're exactly where we're supposed to be, and it's still hard. Pastor Brent looks at Peter's request to walk on water and asks what invitations we're willing to ask for in our own storms.

Jesus calls His followers "salt and light," entrusting us with an identity that shapes how we live. This week Pastor Brent challenges us to close the gap between who we are and how we act, so that our lives accurately point others to the real Jesus.Watch the Full Contemporary Service: https://youtube.com/live/_wkwuRXf1foWatch the Full Classic Service: https://youtube.com/live/1t5nqFJ6Qlc

Romans 8:26-30

We'd rather figure it out ourselves than ask for help — even from God. Pastor Brent explores Jesus' invitation to receive the Holy Spirit, and what we tend to reach for instead.

Pastor Brent kicks off our new series, A Better Way, with a look at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. He unpacks how Jesus' eight blessings describe a posture toward God, a transformation within us, and an impact on the world around us.Watch the full classic service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipm5k9bxtngWatch the full contemporary service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uitp94sVbU

In this week's episode of PTSD of the Christian Life, Pastor Brent Snook tackles one of the most powerful forces in the human heart: HOPE — and what happens when it's gone. Drawing from a dramatic story of the apostle Paul's survival on the high seas, Pastor explores three critical moments in life when everything depends on one thing. Is it possible to have it even in your darkest hour? Even when the storm won't stop? Even when death itself is at the door? Tune in to find out why Pastor Brent calls it the single greatest difference between those who try and those who give up — and where you can find it today.

Pastor Brent wraps up our Deep & Wide series by exploring why Jesus really died and rose again, uncovering several reasons that go beyond simply getting us to heaven someday. He lands on a call for us to live an outward-focused life, honoring Jesus by pouring ourselves out for good of the people around us.

Romans 818:28

You Are Light | Special Guest: Pastor Brent Cantelon by Corey Kope

This week Pastor Brent continues our Deep and Wide series with a message on focusing "up," growing a daily, personal connection with God. He'll share five practical ways to draw closer to Jesus this week.Watch the full contemporary service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9yzZb6fi4Watch the full classic service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzYwqjFZhjc

Romans 8:2-17

This week Pastor Brent continues our Deep & Wide series with a focus on our new Grow Groups launching this fall. After a brief message, Brent is joined by Matt and Pastor Kyle for some additional Q&A about how these new groups will work and how to sign up.

In the first message of our series Deep and Wide, Pastor Brent shares how Grow Groups and the new Sending Service will shape this pivotal fall season at Ridgepoint. He's then joined by Andy Owen and Matt Ehresman for a live Q&A, answering questions about the Sending Service launching August 23.

Romans 8:12-17

The Repentance Debate-Pastor Brent Madaris

 In "A Miracle for Your Sight" (John 9:1–41), Pastor Brent Snook brings us the sixth miracle in John's Gospel — Jesus healing a man born blind. He examines the man's misery — a picture of every person living in spiritual darkness — the mystery of the Messiah, as religious leaders attack the man's faith, family, and friend while his own faith grows from "a good man" to "Lord, I believe" — and the message of the miracle: Jesus is a Light that shines, seeks, saves, and is shunned. Closing with the healed man's unforgettable testimony, Pastor Brent reminds us that the same Gospel that brings some to the light drives others deeper into darkness. The question for every listener is simple: what will you do with the light? 

In this message from our series The Other Side, Pastor Brent explores Joshua 8-9 and Israel's rhythm of renewal after failure, what it means to discern the Lord's voice in our decisions, and how — even through deception — God keeps turning outsiders into insiders.

Every Christian holds dual citizenship, belonging both to an earthly nation and to the kingdom of God. In this special one-week message, Pastor Brent explores what the Bible teaches about rightly ordering our loves and allegiances, with Christ's kingdom always coming first.

This sermon is about the biblical practice of lament—bringing your pain, confusion, anger, and grief honestly to God instead of hiding it or letting it consume you. Using Psalm 13 as the main text, Pastor Brent explains that every believer experiences tension between what they know to be true about God and the hardships they face in life. Rather than denying suffering or being controlled by emotions, God invites His people to lament by honestly expressing their complaints, boldly asking for His help, and ultimately choosing to trust His character even when circumstances have not changed. The sermon emphasizes that lament is not a lack of faith but an act of faith because it keeps believers in conversation with God. It concludes by pointing to Jesus, who quoted Psalm 22 on the cross and entered fully into human suffering, showing that through His death and resurrection, God has promised that pain and lament will not have the final word. One day, God will wipe away every tear, making lament temporary and hope eternal.

Romans 8: 1-9

After an incredible victory at Jericho, Israel suffers an unexpected and humiliating defeat at a small city named Ai. Why were they defeated? The sin and corruption of one individual affected their entire community. Listen as Pastor Brent dives into Joshua 7 in our continuation of The Other Side series.

Romans 8:1-4

The Bible is full of stories that can't be easily explained. However, it's okay to be uncomfortable. If we ever think we fully understand God, it isn't the true God we're understanding. Listen as Pastor Brent dives into an uncomfortable story from the book of Joshua: the battle of Jericho.

This week, our summer adventures take us close to the heart of Pigeon Forge, to step back into time to learn the art of BlackSmithing. Through this process, Pastor Brent and His son Mason experienced firsthand how a piece of metal can be transformed from one purpose to another, becoming something new through the guidance of a skilled blacksmith.

Romans 8:1-4

Romans 7:19-25

In a world that can feel overwhelming, God calls us to live with courage, stepping into the gifts and opportunities He has placed in our lives. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:5-12, Pastor Brent explores what it looks like to push through fear with the power, love, and self-control that God has already given us through His Spirit.

Romans 7:15-18

Money is one of the most talked-about topics in Proverbs — and for good reason. In this message, Pastor Brent walks through ten timeless principles from Scripture to help you build a wiser, more generous, and more contented financial life.

Romans 7:12-14

We celebrate the powerful testimony shared by Pastor Brent from Indonesia—a living witness to God’s faithfulness over time. Through steadfast obedience, the Lord is transforming communities: lives are being saved, disciples are being raised, families are being restored, and generations are being secured for His kingdom. As we hear this battlefield update, we are reminded that our collective faithfulness, day by day, is how God advances His kingdom and writes stories of redemption that echo across nations.

This week Pastor Brent explores the incredible power of our words to either wound or heal, destroy or give life. Through practical wisdom and the help of the Holy Spirit, we can learn to speak with greater self-control, humility, and grace in our relationships.

Pastor Brent continued our The Good Life series in Proverbs by exploring the difference between pride and humility, and the very different paths they lead us down. Through practical examples and biblical wisdom, he challenged us to lower ourselves before God, elevate others, and discover how humility leads to healthier relationships, wiser decisions, and a life marked by grace.

“There's no amount of being lost that is not findable for God.” Do we believe that statement when we're in the midst of some of the most dark moments of life? Listen to this powerful message from Pastor Brent about God's grace in the most impossible of situations.

How can we be people who receive God's grace rather than trying to earn it — people who understand that God cares more about who we are than what we produce? Listen as Pastor Brent shares about our misguided desire to perform and earn God's favor through the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke.

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Pastor Brent walks through the road to the cross, showing how Jesus willingly endured suffering, bore our sin, and extended forgiveness even in His final moments. Through it all, we're invited into a response of grateful surrender, trusting in the finished work of Christ and the depth of His sacrificial love.