Ridge Life Podcast
401 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to Life at the Ridge a weekly podcast of Pleasant Ridge Christian Fellowship. To learn more please visit our website at lifeattheridge.church
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Longing for Jesus 4.28.24
April 28, 2024 14:30 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBWhat is the purpose of fasting? How will we know if we are fasting correctly? What does Jesus teach us about fasting?
Fasting is Feasting
April 21, 2024 14:30 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBWhat does a true fast look like? What will fasting actually accomplish? What kind of fast does the Lord desire?
When You Fast
April 14, 2024 14:30 - 37 minutes - 35 MBJesus gives us some very important instructions on what to do when we fast.
Principles and Practices of Fasting
April 07, 2024 14:30 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat is fasting and why should we practice it? Why isn't fasting something that as believers we don't do? God's Word has quite a bit to say on this amazing Christian devotion.
What's Your Story?
March 31, 2024 17:54 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWhy did God choose to have the events unfold the way they did on that early Sunday morning? Why tell the resurrection story the way that it’s recorded for us in the Gospel accounts?
Christ is King!
March 24, 2024 14:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBAs we read of Christ's entrance into Jerusalem on what is known as Palm Sunday we encounter three different groups of people in the crowd. Jesus came as the King but do we accept Him as such?
Are You Prepared?
March 17, 2024 14:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn the garden Jesus prays to His Father. He tells His disciples that they need to keep watch.
Good Grapes
March 10, 2024 14:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat do grapes have to do with our Lord's passion? These were some of his list intimate words our Lord spoke with His disciples the night before His crucifixion and death.
Christ Exalted and Lifted Up
March 03, 2024 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBChrist's passion is set before us in these 10 verses. This is the last week of his life. The cross is now imminent, perhaps three days away. Everything is coming to a close. There are 4 word’s that will help us capture his passion as Christ is exalted and lifted up.
Hope In His Coming
February 25, 2024 15:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBThis is our last message out of Malachi. So far we’ve seen God exposing and confronting the apathetic, insincere and loveless worship of his people. Today you will see a difference. What Malachi will be focusing on here in his last message is all about the second coming of Christ.
Marks of an Apathetic Christian
February 18, 2024 15:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBGod's people had become spiritually apathetic. Their response to God's indictments was "we're fine" "no problem here". God shows them ways to reveal to the people that they had become spiritually apathetic.
Hope for Wearisome Words
February 11, 2024 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB"God you delight in evil!" "Where is the God of justice?" Israel was saying all the wrong things about who God was and in turn God told them through Malachi that their words were wearisome to Him. Their words revealed a deeper problem and that was their hypocrisy. Is there any hope? Yes through God's messenger who will come.
Guard Yourself From Faithless Relationships
February 04, 2024 15:30 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBAre we faithful in our relationships? How will we know if we are? Malachi addresses the peoples faithless relationships and shows them the sin that they had committed against each other but ultimately God.
Listen Up Spititual Leaders!
January 28, 2024 15:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBGod's disgust with the way His people were worshiping Him, was in direct connection with the priests. The priests were not leading the people spiritually and with integrity. Today the church is to be led by godly spiritual men and there are some very good reminders here out of Malachi that can help the church know how the spiritual leaders should be leading.
Do You Respect God?
January 21, 2024 15:30 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBThe priests were allowing the people to bring polluted sacrifices for worship. God was very displeased in their worship. Their response was "How have we despised you?" In essence their sacrifices they were using was a reflection of what they thought of God. They had lost respect for God.
Hope Rooted In God's Love
January 14, 2024 15:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBMalachi's message to God's people was how they had grown cold to God's love.
Malachi an Introduction
January 07, 2024 15:30 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat message does the book of Malachi have for us who live in 2024? Surprisingly his message is very applicable for us who know Christ. This is an introduction to the book of Malachi.
Teach Us To Number Our Days
January 01, 2024 01:31 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHow many days are you going to live? What will your life consist of? Moses gives us a life lesson at the end of his life out of Psalm 90.
I Believe In A Day That Is Coming
December 24, 2023 15:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat is the Day of the Lord? What will happen? What can we learn from what Scripture teaches about this very important event?
I Believe in the Hope of Heaven
December 17, 2023 15:30 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBWhat is your picture of Heaven? What is it that we hope in? What does it mean to believe in the hope of Heaven?
I Believe In The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
December 10, 2023 15:30 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWhat does it mean to believe in the crucifixion and resurrection? What does the crucifixion and resurrection mean for the believer in Christ?
I Believe In The Name of Jesus Christ
December 03, 2023 15:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWhat does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ? What does His name mean for those who believe and those who don't?
Giving Thanks With My Whole Heart
November 26, 2023 15:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MBPsalm 111 is overflowing with thanks to God for His works. The Psalmist not only gives thanks with his lips but with his whole heart. How can we give thanks to God that is heart felt and with our whole heart?
Give Thanks To The Lord
November 19, 2023 15:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBWhat can we give thanks for? Psalm 92 helps us understand who God is and why we should give Him thanks.
A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving 11.12.23
November 12, 2023 15:30 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBPsalm 86 is a prayer of David. Throughout this Psalm David gives praise and thanksgiving to the only true God.
The Blessings and Goodness of God
November 05, 2023 15:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDo we desire the blessings and goodness of God? David gives us a good understanding of how to have the blessings and goodness of God in our life out of Psalm 34
Glorify God Pt.2
October 24, 2023 14:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBPaul lists seven spiritual gifts here in Romans 12. In this list he tells us how to use them in humility.
Developing a Better Prayer Life
October 22, 2023 14:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHow can we pray better? What examples do we find from Scripture that we can learn from?
Why Should We Pray?
October 15, 2023 14:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWe know we are to pray, but what does prayer do for the believer?
Are You Ready For Jesus' Return?
October 09, 2023 14:30 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBPaul charged Timothy to remain faithful no matter what. Are we remaining faithful to Christ and our testimony? How can we remain faithful?
Lamenting in Prayer
October 08, 2023 14:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn seasons of darkness and distress, trial and trouble what do our prayers convey to God? How do we express our heartfelt grief?
Trinitarian Prayer
October 01, 2023 14:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe trinity plays a significant role in our prayer life.
Glorify God Pt.1
September 17, 2023 14:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn Romans 12 we are called to change our thinking as concerning the grace of God in reference to our spiritual gifts. The gifts are to be used in humility. When we use our gifts in humility, it glorifies God.
Principles of Worship Pt.4
September 10, 2023 14:30 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBWomen keeping silent in the church? Is this a real command? What does it mean? Why does Paul talk about it in connection with spiritual gifts?
Persevering Till Christ Returns
September 03, 2023 14:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBChrist is coming back and He is expecting us to persevere till He returns. How can we stay faithful? How are we to live the Christian life? Paul gives Timothy some instructions on how to remain faithful till Christ returns.
Principles of Worship Pt.3
August 27, 2023 14:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBHow is the church gathering to be conducted? How are the gifts to be used in the church service? Paul gives us some more principles for the worship gathering.
Principles of Worship Pt.2
August 21, 2023 15:07 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWhat is the purpose of tongues? Paul draws some truth from the Old Testament to help us grasp why God uses tongues as a sign.
Principles of Worship Pt.1
August 13, 2023 14:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWhat's the purpose of tongues? How are tongues to be used in the worship service? Tongues are beneficial but only if used biblically. Paul gives us some principles for worship out of I Corinthians 14.
Money Can't Buy Me Love
August 06, 2023 14:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat does Scripture teach about money? Paul gives Timothy some instructions about money to teach others in the church about.
Love is Paramount Pt.4
July 30, 2023 14:30 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBPaul finishes his reason why love is paramount to spiritual gifts in vs 8-13. Love never ends.
Love Is Paramount Pt.3
July 23, 2023 14:30 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBPaul sums up his description of love in vs 7 with 4 characteristics of love. Are we living up to God's standard of love?
Love is Paramount Pt.2
July 16, 2023 14:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBPaul is trying to help these believers at Corinth in understanding the purpose of love in using their spiritual gifts. In order to help the Corinthians,Paul describes what love is. Paul gives us two positive descriptions of love followed by seven negative descriptions of what love is not.
Love Is Paramount Pt. 1
July 09, 2023 17:57 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBPaul instructs the Corinthian church on how to use their spiritual gifts. They are to be used in love. In this first part we will examine why love is important when using spiritual gifts.
Recognizing False Teachers and Teaching
July 02, 2023 14:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBDo you know how to recognize a false teacher or teaching? Paul gives Timothy some instructions on what false teachers look like and how to spot one.
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts- Produce Unity Pt. 4
June 25, 2023 14:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBGod gives each person a function as a member of the body of Christ so it can function in unity through their spiritual gift(s). How does the body of Christ work? How can we have unity with such diversity?
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts- Produce Unity Pt. 3
June 18, 2023 14:30 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBWhat is the manifestation of the Spirit and how does knowing that help us live in unity? We continue our journey through I Corinthians 12:7-11
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts- Produce Unity Pt. 2
June 11, 2023 14:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat does the Corinthian church teach us about diversity and unity? Can unity be attained with diverseness of spiritual gifts? What does that look like?
Honduras Mision Trip
June 04, 2023 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBTestimonies from the team that went to Honduras for a mission trip: Cayla Maurer Jeffrey Maurer Adrain McGuire Allan McGuire Maria Miller Jonas Schmucker Maria Miller
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts- Produce Unity Pt. 1
May 28, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBIn I Corinthians 12-14 the overall theme of the spiritual gifts are for the purpose to bring unity within the body of Christ. Paul had to address some issues that these believers were taking part in how they were using their spiritual gifts and it was causing a false spirituality. How can we guard against false spirituality?
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts- Provide Maturity Pt.3
May 21, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat does spiritual maturity look like when we use our gifts within the church? What are the marks of spiritual maturity? If the goal is maturity in the body of Christ, how will we know if we are heading in the right direction?