West Ridge with John Goebbel
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.
Episodes
What are you storing up in your heart? In 'Our Words Matter' Pastor James says that love tries to I help and heal. Pride says, how can I prove they are wrong.
What does it mean when it is said "sometimes we must be saved from ourselves"? In "The Most Important Thing" Pastor James explains the difference between disguised preferences and Biblical truth.
As Christians, how do we handle suffering? In today's message, Pastor Doug explains that the biggest weapon we have in enduring suffering is perspective -- meaning we trust Him, seek His answers, His help, His resolution and His timing, not our own.
Do we somethings think of God like a vending machine? In "When God Doesn't Do It", Pastor John described many examples in the Bible where people's motivation for doing God's will was to receive a certain blessing. While that certainly happens, that motivation for why you served God means we are missing God's heart for our lives.
Would you say that something you like to do brings you closer to, or further from, God? In "Faith and Priorities" Pastor John shows how many things can be either good or bad depending on what priority we give to it.
How would you describe a "Christian-ish" person? In "The Story of Zaccheus", Pastor Todd compares examples from the Bible, where some believe they are fine and don't need to grow deeper in their faith, versus some who earnestly seek God. Which is the the "Christian-ish" person?
Would someone describe you as someone who is wholeheartedly following after Jesus? In "The Trap", Pastor John describes the 5 signs that might say whether that is true or not.
When the Bible uses the word 'grace' to describe how God deals with our sin, what does that really mean? In "Self-Control" Pastor John describes how we should view God's grace and how that doesn't include using it as a license to continue in our former ways.
What are "blessings of gentleness"? In today's message, Pastor John explains how you become more credible, persuasive and even attractive, when you work in the "fruit" of gentleness.
What is that one word? In "One Word That Will Change Your Life" Pastor John explains how "faithfulness" in how you treat people, how you steward resources and how you respond to God's word are often underestimated as to their long term significance in our lives.
What is one reason some people have less hope for the future? In "Goodness of God" Pastor John shares that hope really comes when we anticipate God's goodness.
Why does the world seem less kind? In “The 4 Un-s that Rob Kindness” Pastor John shares some things that "steal" kindness from our world.
Why is "patience our pathway to maturity"? In "Patience in Layers" Pastor John described the four reasons this statement is true.
How do we have peace in our life when facing trouble, especially trouble beyond what we can handle on our own? In "Peace Stack" Pastor John shares that we must remember that Jesus knows all things and has all power, and He even said that "in the world you will have trouble, but take heart, for I have overcome the world". Tell Him your needs and thank Him and you can experience His peace.
What does the phrase "joy is a focus, not a feeling" mean? In "Joy", Pastor John explains the differences in how the "world" defines joy and how the Bible defines joy - especially through the trials of life.
Can you disagree with someone, but still love them? In "Walk in Love" Pastor John shows how even those those who crucified Jesus obviously held very different beliefs from those of Jesus, Jesus still loved them.
What was the primary purpose for God sending the Holy Spirit to us? In "He will guide you..." Pastor John shows how Jesus described Holy Spirit as the "Spirit of truth" (John 6:13) and how it is by His Spirit that we are guided by truth and refreshed by it.
When you hear the scripture "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you...", do you feel that applies to you? In "The Anointed King" Pastor John explains that if Jesus can resurrect from the grave, He can resurrect you and your life from what, and wherever, it is now.
What do you do when you realize that something you do today could affect eternity for someone else? In "This is the Church" Pastor John explains that as disciples of Jesus, we of course listen to Him, but also do what he says, even when it sounds hard.
How does Jesus' parable of the banquet found in Luke 14 relate to you and I today? In "Everyone Bring One" Pastor John explains that while everyone may not accept your invitation to attend church, some are just waiting for an invitation and are thankful for it.
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