The Ridge Sunday Audio

Devoted - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This message kicks off an 8-week series around building healthy relationships called Devoted. In this message, Pastor Chan surveys Scripture to help us begin to answer the existential question "who am I?"

Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Easter at The Ridge

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this special Easter sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through the story of Jesus' appearance to His disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 17

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this special Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Chan leads us through the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, pointing out three ways that Jesus announces Himself as the Messiah as well as three ways that the crowd (and us today) can respond.

Today's Message Text: Luke 19:28-40

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 16

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor David continues our study through the Gospel of Luke entitled Lo(w) and Behold, where we see the upside-down nature of God's Kingdom.

Today's Message Text: Luke 19:41-44

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 15

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our study through the upside-down nature of God's Kingdom as revealed in the Gospel of Luke.

Today's Message Text: Luke 19:1-10

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 14

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan continues our study through the surprising ways of God revealed in the Gospel of Luke.

Today's Message Text: Luke 18:9-14

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 13

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Mark continues our study through the surprising ways of God revealed to us in Luke's account of Jesus.

Today's Message Text: Luke 18:1-8

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 12

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Richard Coleman, one of The Ridge's global missions partners, continues our series through the Gospel of Luke by teaching through the parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37.

Today's Message Text: Luke 10:25-37

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 11

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor David continues our study through the Gospel of Luke, this time teaching through Luke 9:28-36.

Today's Message Text: Luke 9:28-36

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 10

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In the tenth message of our series through Luke entitled Lo(w) and Behold, Pastor Chan teaches on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, providing instruction and inspiration for us today around fasting.

Today's Message Text: Luke 4:1-13

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 9

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan continues our study through the book of Luke in a series called Lo(w) and Behold.

Today's Message Text: Luke 5:1-11

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 8

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches through Jesus' temptation in the wilderness found in Luke 4.

Today's Message Text: Luke 4:14-30

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 7

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan teaches through a treasure trove of a passage in the Gospel of Luke: the genealogy of Jesus. In it, we see and are reminded of our faith history and God's faithfulness to His people.

Today's Message Text: Luke 3:23-38

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 6

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan returns to our series through the Gospel of Mark highlighting the upside down nature of God's Kingdom by teaching on John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism found in Luke 3.

Today Message Text: Luke 3:1-22

Vision Sunday 2026

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this special message, Pastor Chan delivers our church's priorities and goals for the upcoming year.

Lo(w) and Behold - Christmas Eve

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this special Christmas Eve homily, Pastor Chan teaches through Simeon's song found in Luke 2.

Today's Message Text: Luke 2:22-40

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In Part 4 of our Advent series entitled Lo(w) and Behold, Pastor David teaches through Zechariah's song in Luke 1:66-80.

Today's Message Text: Luke 1:66-80

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our Advent series entitled "Lo(w) and Behold" where we explore the upside-down nature of God's Kingdom through the lens of Luke's telling of Jesus' birth.

Today's Message Text: Luke 1:39-56

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the second part of our Advent series entitled "Lo(w) and Behold", Pastor Mark teaches through Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God.

Today's Message Text: Luke 1:26-38

Lo(w) and Behold - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the first installment of our Advent series entitled Lo(w) and Behold, Pastor Chan teaches through Luke 1:5-25 on the foretelling of John the Baptist's birth to his father Zechariah and mother Elizabeth.

Today's Message Text: Luke 1:5-25

Grace that Holds - Part 8

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the final message of our study through Peter's second epistle, Pastor Chan teaches through the closing verses of chapter 3, expounding on Peter's exhortation to the church to be diligent in their pursuit of righteousness, to be gracious in their understanding of the Lord's patience, to grow in grace, and to maintain their stability by avoiding false teachings.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 3:13-18

Grace that Holds - Part 7

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor David begins to recap our study through 2 Peter and teaches on the patience of God surrounding the day of the Lord found in verses 8 through 13. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Grace that Holds - Part 6

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Dylan teaches through the first part of 2 Peter 3.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Grace that Holds - Part 5

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan teaches on the seven characteristics of false teachers found in the back part of 2 Peter 2.

Today's Message Text:

Grace that Holds - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan continues our study through Peter's second epistle, this time teaching through the first ten verses of chapter 2. Along the way, we learn about the mark, method, motive, and destiny of false teachers, God's judgment of unrighteousness, and God's preservation of the righteous.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Grace that Holds - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan teaches through Peter's instructions to remember the truths that the faithful Christians had been taught by him and the other apostles.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Grace that Holds - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan continues our study through the epistle of 2 Peter, teaching through the seven Christian graces Peter mentions in the middle of chapter 1.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Grace that Holds - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan introduces our study through Peter's second epistle, explaining and teaching about the amazing grace that comes to us from following Jesus Christ.

Today's Message Text: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Hear, O Israel

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny teaches through the Shema, part of Moses' final instructions to the Israelites before they enter into the Promised Land.

Today's Message Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-7

Doorways - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:01:16 +0000

When life gets hard, what comes out of us is usually whatever we’ve been holding onto. If we’ve filled our minds with lies, fear, or shame, that’s what shows up. But if we’ve filled it with God’s Word, that’s what we’ll have to lean on. Jesus had Scripture deep inside Him. Even on the cross He was quoting it. That’s the goal for us too. Memorizing Scripture helps us hear from God, think differently, fight off lies and temptation, and be ready for the hard seasons before they come. It’s not about cramming verses, it’s about building a deep well of truth that we can draw from when we need it most.

Memorize a passage of Scripture

Step 1: Pick a Passage

Choose a section of Scripture that you want to memorize.

If you’re not sure where to start, Psalm 23 is a great option.

Step 2: Learn 2 Verses at a Time

• Focus on the first two verses.

• Read them out loud four times a day for one week.

• Let the repetition help the words settle into your mind and heart.

Step 3: Add More Each Week

• In the second week, add the next two verses.

• Keep reviewing the earlier ones as you go.

• Continue this pattern until you’ve memorized the whole passage.

Step 4: Use a 3x5 Card Trick

• Write the full passage on one side of a 3x5 card.

• On the back, write only the first letter of each word in the verse(s). This helps your brain recall the words while testing your memory.

Doorways - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches about the usefulness, necessity, and beauty found in studying the Bible regularly.

Today's Message Text: Luke 4:1-13

Doorways - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this series, we are focusing in our spiritual emphasis as a church for the year: Scripture reading. This sermon, part two of the series, dives into how we meditate on the Word. In it, Pastor David gives a useful five-step process for learning how to read the Bible slowly and intentionally, much like how Joshua was commanded to by God before they entered the Promised Land.

Today's Message Text: Joshua 1:7-8; Psalm 126:1-6

Doorways - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In the first sermon of our 4-part spiritual emphasis series on Scripture, Pastor David shares what the Bible reveals about Jesus' vision for understanding Scripture and how we, as His followers, can adopt the same vision into our lives today.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 5:17-19

Hope that Holds - Part 14

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this final sermon in our series through the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Chan teaches through the Apostle Peter's concluding verses about the hope that can carry us through any and every season of life: the hope found in Christ Jesus.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 5:12-14

Hope that Holds - Part 13

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Mark begins to wrap up our sermon series through 1 Peter by teaching through Peter's instructions on humility, exaltation, and resisting the devil found in chapter 5.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Hope that Holds - Part 12

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches on the importance of elders found in 1 Peter 5.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Hope that Holds - Part 11

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Dylan teaches through the section of Peter's 1st epistle pertaining to suffering. We learn how to view suffering through the lens of the Gospel, what suffering is and is not, and about the living hope that we have when we encounter suffering for the name of Christ.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Hope that Holds - Part 10

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor David walks through 1 Peter 4, showing how suffering isn’t just something to survive, but a tool God uses to shape us into people of purpose. He unpacks how choosing the way of Jesus often means leaving behind comfort, old habits, and even relationships, but that in doing so we find true hope, clarity, and freedom. With both challenge and encouragement, Pastor David calls us to live with urgency, love deeply, practice hospitality without grumbling, and use our gifts to serve others so that in all things, God may be praised.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 4:1-10

Hope that Holds - Part 9

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan unpacks a very intriguing and challenging passage from 1 Peter 3.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Hope that Holds - Part 8

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues teaching through the book of 1 Peter.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Hope that Holds - Part 7

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Mark teaches on submission from 1 Peter 3:1-7 where the Apostle Peter encourages wives and husbands to exercise submission, responsiveness, and showing honor toward one another in their marriages.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Hope that Holds - Part 6

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches on submission to authority found in 1 Peter 2.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Hope that Holds - Part 5

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor David teaches further on the living hope we have in Christ that is discussed in 1 Peter 2:4-12.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Hope that Holds - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:15:00 +0000

In this message, guest speaker John Shepherd continues our series through 1 Peter, this time covering the instructions given by Peter to put off various sins and to desire deeply the nutrition that comes from the Lord through His Word.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Hope that Holds - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our study through the book of 1 Peter.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Hope that Holds - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Join us in this episode for the second sermon in our study through the wonderful New Testament letter of 1 Peter. In this message, Pastor Chan expounds further on the "living hope" found in Christ Jesus by teaching on the joy that can be had even as we walk through the "fire" of trials that often come in this life.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Hope that Holds - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In the first message of our 14-week series through the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Chan introduces us to the book and the central theme: the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

Today's Message Text: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Mission Church - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In the final sermon of our 4-week series entitled Missional Church, guest speaker Dr. Markos Zemede delivers a powerful message from Acts 13 about the importance role of the church in reaching those across the aisle, across the street, and across the world.

Today's Message Text: Acts 13:1-3

Missional Church - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the third message of our series entitled Missional Church, Pastor Chan delivers an inspiring and challenging message about the impact and importance of culture in missions and missions in culture.

Today's Message Text: 1 Corinthians 9:13-23

Missional Church - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan teaches on the history of church missions based out of Matthew 24:14.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 24:14

Missional Church - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In the first sermon of our 4-part series concerning missions, Elder Bill Rodgers offers up a Biblical perspective on the necessity and importance of being on-mission.

Easter at The Ridge

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this special Easter sermon, Pastor Chan teaches on one of the most beautiful questions Jesus asks, this time to Mary Magdalene in the garden after his resurrection: "Whom are you seeking?"

Today's Message Text: John 20:1-18

Palm Sunday at The Ridge

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan leads us into Holy Week by teaching on Jesus' triumphal entry found in Matthew's gospel. In it, we seek to answer the question that everyone was asking about Jesus: "Who is this?"

Today's Message Text: Matthew 21:1-11

Questions - Part 12

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In the twelfth installment of our series entitled Questions (where we explore the many questions asked of and asked by Jesus), Pastor David leads us through the story of Jesus' healing the ten lepers. After healing them, one returns to give thanks to Jesus. Jesus' response: "Were not ten cleansed?"

Today's Message Text: Luke 17:11-18

Questions - Part 11

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through the story of the woman caught in adultery found in John 7-8. In this passage, we encounter one of Jesus' piercing questions: "Has no one condemned you?"

Today's Message Text: John 7:53-8:11

Questions - Part 10

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan continues our series entitled Questions, this week expounding upon Jesus' question to his disciples James and John: "What can I do for you?"

Today's Message Text: Mark 10:32-45

Questions - Part 9

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Mark dives into Jesus' sermon in Luke 6 where Jesus teaches about the unshakable life that can be found by trusting and living in His ways.

Today's Message Text: Luke 6:20-49

Questions - Part 8

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor David continues our series entitled Questions, where we are exploring the many questions asked of and by Jesus in the Gospels. This week, we explore the question Jesus asked of His disciples found in John 6: "Do you also want to leave?"

Today's Message Text: John 6:44-71

Questions - Part 7

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan teaches on Jesus' piercing and powerful question found in Mark 5 - "who touched my garment?"

Today's Message Text: Mark 5:22-42

Questions - Part 6

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In the sixth message of our series entitled Questions, Pastor Chan delivers a challenging call to godly wisdom and discernment, warning us against wrongful judgment per Jesus' instructions in Matthew 7.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 7:1-5

Questions - Part 5

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this series entitled Questions, we explore many of the questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches expounds on question Jesus asked of his disciples after calming a great storm: "why are you so afraid?"

Today's Message Text: Mark 4:35-41

Questions - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this series entitled Questions, we explore many of the questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this sermon, Pastor Dylan gives a powerful message about fear, anxiety, and worry from Matthew 6 as he teaches on Jesus' question "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?"

Today's Message Text: Matthew 6:25-34

Questions - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this series entitled Questions, we explore many of the questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this sermon, Pastor David teaches through the question asked of Jesus in Matthew 9 - "Why does your teacher eat with sinners and tax collectors?"

Today's Message Text: Matthew 9:9-13

Questions - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this new series entitled Questions, we explore the many questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In the second message of the series, Pastor Mark expounds upon Jesus' question to Andrew and John after they are introduced to Him by John the Baptist: "What are you seeking?"

Today's Message Text: John 1:35-42

Questions - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this new series entitled Questions, we explore the many questions that Jesus asked throughout the Gospels. In this first message, Pastor Chan teaches on Luke 2:41-51 where Jesus is found "in his Father's house" after being lost by his parents for three days.

Today's Message Text: Luke 2:41-51

Forward Not Finished - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor David completes our 2025 vision series entitled Forward Not Finished!

Forward Not Finished - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Pastor Chan recaps much of what God accomplished at The Ridge in 2024 and lays out the church's priorities for 2025.

Christmas Eve at The Ridge 2024

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this special Christmas Eve homily, Pastor Chan wraps up our Advent sermon series by teaching through God's divine plan of bringing our savior into the world.

Light - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor David teaches through the prophecy concerning the Magi's visit to Jesus found in Isaiah 60.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 60

Light - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our Advent series following the prophecies concerning Jesus in the book of Isaiah.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 42:1-9

Light - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Mark surveys the first eight chapters of Isaiah that describe Israel and Judah's unfaithfulness but that culminates in the familiar prophetic passage found in the first seven verses of Chapter 9.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 9:1-7

Main Idea: Isaiah 9:1-7 reveals that God’s kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope. This passage proclaims the arrival of a great light that dispels darkness, symbolizing the presence of God’s peace and justice already breaking into the world. Through the promised child—the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—God’s rule is established here and now, inviting us to live in the joy, freedom, and righteousness of His kingdom today. At the same time, it assures us of the full realization of His eternal reign in the future, as His government will grow without end.

Light - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan kicks off our Advent sermon series by directing our attention to the hope we have in Christ Jesus, the king who came and is coming again.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 2:1-5

Main Idea: Isaiah 2:1-5 is a prophecy about the future establishment of God’s kingdom, where Jerusalem (Zion) will be exalted as the spiritual center of the world (a city on a hill). In this vision, nations will come to seek God’s guidance, and His instruction will bring peace among them. Wars will cease as people transform weapons into tools for farming, symbolizing harmony and prosperity. The passage ends with a call for the people of Israel to walk in the light of the Lord, embracing His ways. This passage reflects hope for a universal reign of justice and peace under the light and authority of Christ.

1 John - Part 8

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan wraps up our teaching series through the book of 1 John.

Today's Sermon Text: 1 John 5

Main Idea: John closes his first letter focusing on the things we can know in this life. The chapter emphasizes that belief in Jesus as the Son of God brings victory over the world and eternal life. It highlights the connection between loving God and obeying His commandments. John highlights the triple testimony we find in the Spirit, water, and blood, affirming Jesus’ divine nature. John assures believers that they can know they have eternal life if they trust in Jesus Christ – the Son of God.

1 John - Part 7

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through 1 John 4, where the Apostle John reveals three different aspects of God’s deep and abounding love as well as three great things that God's love gives to us as believers in Jesus.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 4

Main Idea: 1 John 4 emphasizes the importance of discerning truth and love. The chapter opens by encouraging believers to test the spirits to discern if they are from God. Then John explains that true love originated from God and that everyone who loves is born of God and knows Him. The passage teaches that believers should love one another because God loved us first, even sending His Son as a sacrifice for our sins. John concludes by asserting that perfect love drives out fear and that whoever loves God must also love others.

1 John - Part 6

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this sermon, Pastor Chan teaches through the various evidences that we have as believers as to whether our faith is genuine.

Today's Sermon Text: 1 John 3:1-24

Main Idea: 1 John 3 emphasizes the love of God and the importance of living as His children. The chapter highlights God’s great love, and the importance of living in purity. The passage warns against sin and contrasts those who live righteously with those who do not. John urges believers to show genuine love for one another in actions, not just words, as love is the defining mark of God’s children. The evidence of faith is to keep God’s commands, abide in God, and live through the Holy Spirit.

1 John - Part 5

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our verse-by-verse study through the book of 1 John.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:18-27

Main Idea: In this passage, John warns his readers about “antichrists”—those who deny Jesus as the Christ and lead others away from the truth. He emphasizes that many false teachers have arisen and will continue to arise. John reassures believers that they have received the Holy Spirit, who helps them discern the truth. He encourages them to remain steadfast in what they have been taught and to continue abiding in Christ to resist deception.

1 John - Part 4

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our verse-by-verse study through the book of 1 John.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:12-17

Main Idea: In this passage, the Apostle John addresses different groups of believers, affirming their spiritual status and growth in faith. He writes to children, fathers, and young men, acknowledging their forgiveness through Christ, their knowledge of the Father, and their victory over the evil one. Believers are warned not to love the world, because the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life are not from the Father but weapons of the enemy. The passage concludes with this truth: the world and its desires are temporary, but those who do the will of God will live forever.

1 John - Part 3

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan walks us through four ways that can have assurance that we know Christ and that Christ knows us.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 2:3-11

Main Idea: In this passage, the Apostle John emphasizes the importance of obeying God’s commands as evidence of knowing Him. He stresses that genuine love for God is shown by keeping His commandments. Those who claim to know God but do not follow His commands are liars, while those who obey Him demonstrate true knowledge and love of God. John also highlights the command to love others: if someone claims to walk in the light (God’s truth) but hates a fellow believer, they are still in darkness. True followers of Christ love one another, walking in the light.

1 John - Part 2

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this message, Guest Speaker Richard Coleman delivers a foundational message on the importance of knowing Christ, walking in the light and not in darkness, and sharing with others the message of the Gospel that we've been given.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 1:5-2:4

Main Idea: 1 John reads much like an encouraging speech or an uplifting sermon. It is filled with inspiration and reassurance about the core truths of the Gospel, which underscore the message of the cross. Embracing love over hate and focusing on the Gospel over worldly messages were critical themes for the first century as well as for Christians today. Division and polarization are rampant in our society. It is easy to become discouraged. 1 John serves as an assurance to believers so they may know that they have eternal life with Jesus Christ.

1 John - Part 1

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan introduces us to the epistle and shares with us the background that made this book pertinent to the time it was written and also makes it so timely for today.

Today's Message Text: 1 John 1:1-4

Sabbath - Worship

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Whether you observe the Sabbath on Sundays, Saturdays, or another day, it's important to remember that God tells us to "remember the Sabbath by keeping it holy." Keeping it "holy" means making it special, setting it apart, and dedicating it to God. The Sabbath isn't just a day to sleep in, relax, and do things that make you happy (though that's part of it); it's also a day to worship and refocus your life on God, who is the source of everything.

Today's Message Text:

Main Idea: Are you tired? Weary? Worn out? Exhausted? We live in a culture where chronic low grade exhaustion has become the norm. But it doesn’t have to be this way. God created rest and modeled a rhythm of regular rest to us. The Bible calls it Sabbath, and it’s something Jesus regularly did. Sabbath is much deeper than just a day off, and it’s more enjoyable than maybe we’ve heard.

Sabbath - Delight

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In our third message on Sabbath, Pastor Chan discusses "delighting in the Lord," which is to find joy and pleasure in His presence. Some followers of Jesus may think of the Sabbath as a somber, serious day full of religious duty and legalistic rules whereas other may think of it as a day to chill, relax, or sleep. Either way, many miss the essential truth that the Sabbath was designed by God as a day to experience joy and delight.

Today's Message Text: Genesis 1:31-2:3, John 15:11, Isaiah 58:13-14

Sabbath - Rest

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In the second installment of our spiritual disciplines series on Sabbath, Pastor David teaches on rest as a tool of resistance and contrasts the Exodus narrative with parallels in our cultural moment.

Today's Message Text: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 5:5-9, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Sabbath - Stop

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This week's sermon kicks off a series around the spiritual discipline of sabbath. In this message, Pastor David introduces the topic and contrasts the biblical model of rest with the modern culture's promotion of unending work and productivity.

Today's Message Text: Matthew 11:28-30, Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:9-11

The Five Solas - Sola Scriptura

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In the final message of this series, Pastor Dylan brings us home by teaching on Scripture Alone, or Sola Scriptura.

Today's Message Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Main Idea: "Sola Scriptura" asserts that Scripture alone is the ultimate and infallible authority for Christian faith and practice, serving as the sole standard against which all teachings and beliefs are measured. This principle underscores that the Bible, as God's divinely inspired Word, is essential for teaching, correcting, and guiding believers into righteousness, emphasizing its transformative power in shaping and directing Christian life.

The Five Solas - Soli Deo Gloria

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In this message, Pastor Chan teaches about the fourth of these five doctrinal standards: Soli Deo Gloria.

Today's Message Text: Isaiah 6:3 + Selected Scriptures

Main Idea: Soli Deo Gloria has reference to our salvation in Christ. The salvation of sinners was God’s idea, the accomplishing of that salvation was God’s work, the granting of that salvation is God’s grace, and the fulfillment of that salvation is God’s promise. From beginning to end, salvation brings glory to God alone. Rather than striving to elevate ourselves, keep a list of rules, or guard our own interests, our goal is to glorify the Lord. The idea of Soli Deo Gloria is found in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

The Five Solas - Solus Christus

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In this message, Pastor Mark teaches about Christ's authority in the life of a believer, an idea summed up in the third Sola: Solus Christus.

Today's Message Text: Luke 14:25-35

Main Idea: Jesus says that being His disciple requires a radical commitment to Him above everything else. He even says that we can't be His disciple is He is not the top priority (even above our family and our own lives). Jesus uses strong words and vivid examples to show how serious following Him is. He makes it clear that nothing should compete with His authority in a believer's life; total surrender and full allegiance to Him are necessary. The passage ends with a warning about salt losing its flavor, showing that without complete devotion to Christ alone, a disciple's effectiveness and purpose are lost.

The Five Solas - Sola Fide

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). Pastor Chan teaches on the second of the five solas in this message: Sola Fide.

Today's Message Text: Romans 3:27-31

Main Idea: Sola fide emphasizes salvation as a free gift, not based on human effort or good deeds, but rather the justification of God. When we trust Christ as Savior, God declares us "not guilty" of sin in His eyes. It is an act entirely of God, performed by God on the basis of Jesus' death on the cross, and is received by us through faith. Nothing we do contributes to our own justification. It is entirely an act of God on the sinner's behalf. Romans 3:28 says For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

The Five Solas - Sola Gratia

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). This message introduces us to the Solas and dives into Sola Gratia, which teaches us that salvation is brought about by "grace alone."

Today's Message Text: Ephesians 2:8-9

Main Idea: Salvation is proof of God’s undeserved favor; we are rescued from God’s wrath by His grace alone, not by any work we do. God’s blessing in Christ is the sole efficient cause of salvation. This grace is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who brings us to Christ by releasing us from our bondage to sin and raising us from spiritual death to spiritual life.

Ecclesiastes - Part 17

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this final message in our verse-by-verse study through Ecclesiastes, Pastor Mark brings us full-circle with the Teacher's conclusions about where true meaning is found in a seemingly meaningless world.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

The book of Ecclesiastes explores the meaning of life. The Teacher looks at different things like money, pleasure, work, and wisdom and finds that they don't bring lasting happiness. In the end, he says that life is short and often confusing, but real meaning comes from fearing God and doing what He says. By accepting that we can't control life, enjoying what we have as a gift from God, and trusting His ways, we can find peace and purpose in life.

Ecclesiastes - Part 16

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Chan begins to wrap up our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ecclesiastes by teaching through the first eight verses of chapter 12.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring God in one's youth before the hardships and limitations of old age arrive. The passage poetically describes the decline of the body and mind with advancing years, using vivid imagery to portray the inevitability of aging and death. It concludes with a reflection on the fleeting nature of life, summed up in the phrase “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.”

Ecclesiastes - Part 15

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Our sermon text today encourages taking risks and diversifying efforts, advises generosity and diligence in work, emphasizes enjoying life and seizing opportunities while one can, and closes by encouraging us to embrace the season of life we are in, despite the difficulties it may contain. Pastor David walks us through this passage and draws out some very impactful applications for our lives, regardless of what stage of life we are in.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Ecclesiastes - Part 14

david.haight@theridgeonline.net (David H Haight) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Today's message text provides practical instruction regarding wisdom and foolishness. Solomon addresses places where foolishness can be found, including in authority, in everyday life, in our words and thoughts, and in how we use the gifts of God. Overall, Solomon emphasizes the benefits of wisdom and prudence in navigating life's challenges and complexities.

Today's message text: Ecclesiastes 10:4-10