Beyond the Sermon: How Should We Read the Bible?

Rebellion and Its Consequences

God gives Saul detailed instructions to carry out a brutal mission. It was direction he didn't like and didn't want to do. So, Saul only partially obeys the command he was given. This act of rebellion and its consequences affect Saul deeply. There's much for us to see and learn from the situation. Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: 1 Samuel 15

Beyond the Sermon: Why Did God Command the Destruction of an Entire People Group?

Not far into 1 Samuel 15, God gives Saul and the Israelite army some brutal orders, commanding them to destroy the Amalekites: men, women, children and cattle. At first read, this seems rather harsh and severe. What do we do with it? How should we approach this passage and others like it?     Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they uncover some tools to help us better understand Bible passages like this.

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.