The Ridge – Weekly Message

Beyond the Sermon: How Should We Read the Bible?

Reading through the Bible, you may find many parts that inspire, encourage and direct you in your life. Yet there are other parts that at first seem confusing, raising questions as to how we are to understand and apply what we are reading. So how can we go about reading the Bible in a way that leads to understanding, application and transformation?    Join Ridge Family Ministries Director and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss this question and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon.

To Be A Disciple

When Jesus called Simon and Andrew to be His disciples, it was a significant moment in their lives. It's even more meaningful when we know the cultural significance surrounding it. If we look closer at what Jesus said and how Simon and Andrew responded, we will discover the full depth of what it meant for them to be called and what was expected of them living the life of a disciple. We’ll also see what this all means to us and how it applies to our lives as followers of Jesus yet today.Message by Doug ApplegateScripture referenced: Mark 1:16–20

Beyond the Sermon: How Can We Share our Faith with Others?

As we close out our sermon series on the book of Acts, we turn our attention to what it looks like to share our faith with others. Over the years Christians have used a variety of methods and means to share the good news of Jesus to the world. But not all of those methods were impactful in the right ways, nor fruitful in the long run. So how should we go about sharing our faith in 2026? What are some practical ways in which we can communicate the reality of God's love and saving work in Jesus?     Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss these questions and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon.

An Incomplete Ending

The book of Acts is unlike any other. It tells of what happened after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. It gives us the account of His ascension and of Pentecost, miraculous healings and bold preaching. It tells of the growth and advancement of the Church. But how does it end? To understand, we have to look closer at what Paul was doing here and determine what it all means for us today as followers of Jesus. Message by Mike Van ReesScripture referenced: Acts 28:17–31

Beyond the Sermon: What Do We Do When Things Happen That We Can't Understand?

The Apostle Paul faced many hard things in his life, yet we can also see how God used those things for the good of others and the spread of the gospel. But what about the kind of things that seem to carry no redeemable value at all? The sudden loss of a loved one, an unexpected divorce or loss of a job. How do we go about navigating these kinds of situations?   Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss this question and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon. Additional Resource: How Do We Walk Through Suffering? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0knFAZ122hU1q6Y87cSwXj?si=0f21f72eebbc420f] Beyond the Sermon 2/13/26 featuring Julie Wiemann