West Ridge with John Goebbel
656 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Welcome to the weekly podcast of West Ridge Church led by Pastor John Goebbel. We're dedicated to helping you connect with God and reach your community. To learn more or to support the vision of this ministry, visit our website at westridge.cc.
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Episodes
James | Testing the Tongue
May 10, 2015 09:00Does the language we use reflect who we want to be? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version.
James | Testing of Faith & Works
May 03, 2015 09:00Are you doing good works to be saved or because you are saved? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version.
How Crazy Are You?
April 30, 2015 09:00Worship and Word - Ladies Night Service: Knowing that God is working around and through you, how much trust do you have to be "crazy" for God? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version.
James | Testing What is Inside
April 26, 2015 09:00"...For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (from 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV) Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version.
James | Testing of Our Understanding
April 19, 2015 09:00"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. ..." James 1:12 (NLT) Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
James | The Testing of the Believer
April 12, 2015 09:00Does your faith match the reality of who you are worshipping? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version. Also, today Pastor John gave an update on several of the church projects. Catch that update in this video.
The One and Only | Truth of Grace
April 05, 2015 09:00The eternal finished work of Christ far surpasses any flawed thoughts, action, circumstance, or sin we have or will commit. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
The One and Only | His Favor
March 29, 2015 09:00Whatever Jesus just said changed the reality and future of the world we live in. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
The One and Only | Decisions
March 22, 2015 09:00We must allow truth to determine our decisions and we must let truth heal all our bad decisions. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
One | Worship
March 15, 2015 09:00When the Bible uses the English word "worship" (OT Hebrew: סָגַד meaning to bow down or prostrate onself, or NT Greek προσκυνέω also meaning bow down, adore or even kiss) it is far more than just "music" or "singing". Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
One | One Kingdom
March 08, 2015 09:00We get wrapped up in the things of this world, but the reality is that all of that will disappear. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
One | One Life
March 01, 2015 09:00"Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away." (James 4:13-14 NKJV) Since we are not guaranteed tomorrow, what are you doing to prepare? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
One | One Faith
February 22, 2015 09:00“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven." (Matt 10:32-33 NKJV) Strong language, since that word "deny" (ἀρνέομαι in Greek) is also translated "disown". Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
One | One God
February 15, 2015 09:00Does a "fear" ensnare you? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
Faith & Family | Church Family
February 08, 2015 09:00"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! ..." (1 John 3:1a NKJV) We should really let the meaning of that statement sink in. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
Faith & Family | Children
February 01, 2015 09:00“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be many in the land that the Lord swore to give your forefathers, as many as the days that the heavens are above the ea...
Faith & Family | Wives
January 25, 2015 09:00It is interesting that the Bible uses related words for "helper" to describes both a wife (Gen 2:20) and the Holy Spirit (John 14:16). Wives -- you are a blessing (Prov 31:11). Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
Faith & Family | Husbands
January 18, 2015 09:00Husbands are called to lead their families as Christ led the church. Are you ready to truly lay down your life for your wife? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
Faith & Family | Faith in the Family
January 11, 2015 09:00God created the first family (Adam and Eve) and he has created your family .. your children, your spouse... everything about it. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
Our Great Adventure
January 04, 2015 09:00Where has God asked you to go? Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
The Kingdom of Heaven Comes To Earth | The Testimony
December 28, 2014 09:00 - 46.4 MB"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give." Matt 10:7-8 (NKJV) We read this verse but may wonder if that is for today. Yes! Listen as Pastor John interviews Chris Del Santo and hear of his his experiences living those verses. Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
The Kingdom of Heaven Comes To Earth | Thee Light
December 24, 2014 09:00 - 24.3 MB"But He answered and said, 'Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.'" Matt 15:13 (NKJV) Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
Kingdom of Heaven Comes to Earth | The Moment...This Moment
December 21, 2014 09:00 - 28 MB"Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them." Luke 2:20 (NKJV) Watch the video of this message.
The Kingdom of Heaven Comes To Earth | The Expectations
December 14, 2014 09:00 - 37.5 MB"Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority." (Acts 1:6-7 NKJV) Click the play button above to listen, or watch the video version of this message.
The Kingdom of Heaven Comes To Earth | The Journey
December 07, 2014 09:00 - 39.4 MB"And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb;... For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy." Luke 1:41,44 (NKJV). It is interesting that the Bible describes a baby in the womb (John the Baptist) as having emotions. Watch the video of this message.
The Kingdom of Heaven Comes To Earth | The Announcement
November 30, 2014 09:00 - 35.4 MBConsider the miraculous announcements made regarding Jesus' birth. By the way, there is near unanimity among scholars (believers and non-believers alike) that Jesus was born and existed as a real historical figure. Watch the video of this message.
Thanks | Giving - The Table
November 23, 2014 09:00 - 39.4 MB"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over." (Psalm 23:5 NKJV). Everyone, even your enemies, will see your blessing. Watch the video of this message. Watch the God's Goodness commercial.
What are you thinking? | Gatekeepers
November 16, 2014 09:00 - 36.8 MBJesus says we choose what goes into our body, including what our eyes see and our ears hear. Watch the video of this message.
What are you thinking? | Every Thought
November 09, 2014 09:00 - 41.5 MBPeople that chose thoughts that lead them to destructive behavior may think they cannot break free. But we are told that we can "take captive" those thoughts that are not from God and overcome. "...bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ..." 2 Cor 10:5 (NKJV) Watch the video of this message.
What are you thinking? | The focus of our thoughts
November 02, 2014 09:00 - 40.3 MBWhen you are under pressure, how do you respond? View the "What are you thinking about?" commercial.
What are you thinking? | You are what you...
October 26, 2014 09:00 - 47.9 MB"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Prov 23:7a (NKJV). What do you think about?
The Treasure Inside
October 12, 2014 09:00 - 37 MBWe are given faith to bring people to Jesus. "Go and tell them I love them."
Chose Your Refuge Carefully
October 05, 2014 09:00 - 44.3 MBWhen we need help, where do we look... our intellect, friends, money?
The Last Days | Sword and Fire
September 28, 2014 09:00 - 32.6 MBHollywood and popular culture have described the final days many times, but what does the Bible say will happen?
The Last Days | Jesus Speaks | The Picture
September 21, 2014 09:00 - 41.8 MB"Now as [Jesus] sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, 'Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?'" Matt 24:3 (NKJV) Download: 21 Truths of His Second Coming.pdf
The Last Days | More Questions...
September 14, 2014 09:00 - 41 MBSome ask "how will I know I am ready for the last days?"
The Last Days | Man's Question ... God's Answer
September 07, 2014 09:00 - 44.1 MBMan's question "Why would a loving God send someone to hell?" makes an assumption. What is the assumption?
The Last Days | The Warning & The Objective
August 31, 2014 09:00 - 49.8 MBThe Bible describes some people as "always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." What is this truth that some will never learn?
Testing Without Regrets
August 24, 2014 09:00 - 60.6 MBNever let a temporary emotion drive you into a permanent decision.
Do You See What I See - Part 2
August 17, 2014 09:00 - 41.2 MBWhen your focus and dependence is on people, they will always disappoint.
Do You See What I See?
August 10, 2014 09:00 - 42.3 MBAre we settling for less than what God has for us? Do you see what He sees?
Treasure | Breaking the Spirit of Mammon
July 27, 2014 09:00 - 37.2 MBWho has said, "Oh, if I only had more money I would be happy..."?
The Greatest Test of Your Faith
July 20, 2014 09:00 - 43.4 MBYou have a destiny, but there is battle to point you away from it.
Treasure | Test Me ...
July 13, 2014 09:00 - 45.3 MBIf someone gave you something under the condition that you give part of it away -- but you didn't -- would you expect to be given anything the next time?
Treasure | Where Your Treasure Is...
July 06, 2014 09:00 - 44.4 MBHow are you using what God has loaned you?
Servolution | To the End of the Earth
June 29, 2014 09:00 - 42 MBCan someone describe you as someone who does more than is asked of them?