Peine Ridge Church
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Episode 75 : Marriage & Sex
This episode is a follow-up to a message Pastor Jason preached on 4.23.23 from Hebrews 13:4.

Marriage & Sex; Love & Worship
Scripture – Hebrews 13:4 Marriage & sex are inseparably connected to each other and to love & worship. Marriage is the binding covenantal relationship between one man and one woman meant to be for life ... Read More

Brotherly Love Is Worship
Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-3 Love: Because We’re Family Christian Hospitality: Receiving People Into Your Home That You Don’t Know, Might Not Even Like, (and Whose Kids May Wreck Your House) We’re All In This Together: ... Read More

Declared to Be the Son of God
Scripture – Romans 1:4 You should believe all that Jesus said because He said He would rise from the dead and then, He did in fact rise from the dead.

The Delight of the Father in the Death of the Son
Scripture – Isaiah 53:10-12 The delight of the Father in the death of the Son is why we can call this “good” Friday. The Father delighted in the sin-bearing sacrifice of the Son. The Father ... Read More

Episode 74 : What Does It Mean to “Bless the Lord?”
In this episode the pastors answer a question from a covenant member. Reflecting upon the opening of Psalm 103 (“Bless the LORD, oh my soul….”), he asked: “In what way do we bless the Lord? ... Read More

Overwhelmed for Exaltation
Scripture – Hebrews 12:18-29 (part 2) Receive both the promises of God and the warnings that they carry. Respond with Gratitude→ Awe! Overwhelmed by the greatness & grace of God Awareness of God Affection for ... Read More

Enjoying & Exalting
Scripture – Hebrews 12:18-29 Wonder at the better blessings of the New Covenant in Christ.

See To It!
Scripture – Hebrews 12:15-17 The church needs each member to take responsibility to make sure that we all persevere to the end and receive our inheritance.

Episode 73 : Communion as a Means of Grace
In this episode the pastors lament the time change, celebrate Pastor Steve’s birthday, and… manage to talk about the spiritual benefit of the Lord’s Supper for those who take it in faith.

The Ways & Reasons of Following Jesus
Scripture – Hebrews 12:12-14  

Remember the Purpose of Painful Discipline
Scripture – Hebrews 12:5-11 Sermon Summary: When we remember its meaning, model, and motives we will joyfully receive God’s painful discipline.

Christ-Centered Endurance
Scripture – Hebrews 12:1-4 Looking to Jesus means at least three things: Looking to Jesus as our Pioneer Trusting Jesus as our Perfecter Treasuring Jesus as our Prize

Persevering Faith
Scripture – Hebrews 11:32-40 Sermon Summary: God’s people are called to persevere through joyful triumphs and difficult struggles and to die in hope of receiving the fullness of what God has promised them at the ... Read More

Biblical Faith Works Radical Changes
Scripture – Hebrews 11:31 Sermon Summary: Biblical faith works radical changes in our lives

Obedient Faith
Scripture – Hebrews 11:28-30 Sermon Summary: Obedient faith is the only way to experience the power of God.

Suffering Over Sin
Scripture – Hebrews 11:23-27 Sermon Summary: Christian faith is unafraid to choose suffering over sin.

Faith to Overcome
Scripture – Hebrews 11:11-12,17-22 Sermon Summary: Saving faith holds fast to God’s promises in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Heaven-Bound Faith
Scripture – Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 Sermon Summary: Living and dying in faith is what Heaven-bound people do.

Episode 72 : Prayer In the Culture
In this episode the pastors discuss the recent outbreak of public prayer after the on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin. When things like this happen, how should Christians think and speak about it? ... Read More

Commended by God
Scripture – Hebrews 11:4-7 Sermon Summary: Only through believing in God’s existence and goodness can we please Him.

Fundamental Faith
Scripture – Hebrews 11:1-3 Sermon Summary: Faith is fundamental for every Christian.

The Sign of The Virgin Birth
Scripture – Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35 Sermon Summary: The truth that Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus is foundational to the Gospel.

God’s Promise For Our Future
Scripture – Hebrews 10:32-39 Sermon Summary: Don’t stop living by faith in God’s promise for your future!
Episode 71 : Deacons
In this episode the pastors discuss the importance of the ministry of deacons within the local church, and what that looks like specifically at Peine Ridge Church.

Hold Fast, Or Else..
Scripture – Hebrews 10:26-31 Sermon Summary: Because Jesus loves us, He sternly warns us not to leave Him.

The Persevering Church
Scripture – Hebrews 10:23-25 Sermon Summary: We will persevere as a church if we believe that the God of promise is faithful, the truth of our hope is immovable, and the people of God are ... Read More

Draw Near to God
Scripture – Hebrews 10:19-22

Episode 70 : The Benefit of Advent
In this episode the guys briefly explain what Advent is, why we observe it, and then talk about some of the benefits they personally experience from their use of the Advent season.

He Has Done All Things Well
Scripture – Hebrews 10:11-18

Saints, Now and Forever
Scripture – Hebrews 10:5-10

Implications of Inferiority
Scripture – Hebrews 10:1-4

Episode 69: The Macabre In Entertainment and Art
In this episode Jason and Nathan kick Steve out and answer a covenant member’s question about how Christians should think about, and relate to, entertainment and art (books, movies, etc…) that deal with “the macabre.” ... Read More

The Return of Our High Priest
Scripture – Hebrews 9:23-28

The Centrality of the Death of Christ
Scripture – Hebrews 9:15-22

Set Free to Serve
Scripture – Hebrews 9:1-14 Sermon Summary: Christ has cleansed your conscience so that you can freely serve God.

Episode 68 : Should I Make My Teen “Go to Church” With Me?

An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Covenants
Scripture – Hebrews 8:6-13 (and other texts) Sermon Summary: Covenant Theology is a synthesized way of understanding the Bible’s message about God and His gospel purposes, plans, and promises in Christ.

Superior Covenant, Superior Promises
Scripture – Hebrews 8:6-13 Sermon Summary: Jesus Christ is a SUPERIOR HIGH PRIEST of a SUPERIOR COVENANT enacted on SUPERIOR PROMISES.

Our Heavenly High Priest
Scripture – Hebrews 7:26-8:6 Sermon Summary: Since we have the incomparable Heavenly High Priest, when our focus wavers, we must compare Him with everything else that seems to promise us connection with God. Compare Jesus, ... Read More

A Better Hope
Scripture – Hebrews 7:20-25 Sermon Summary: The basis of our hope is superior because our eternally unchangeable High Priest constantly intercedes for us. Our hope is superior because of three things: 1. Our Hope Is ... Read More

Inferior Basis of Hope
Scripture – Hebrews 7:11-19

Priest of the Most High God
Scripture – Hebrews 7:1-10

Convinced of Hope
Scripture – Hebrews 6:13-20 Sermon Summary: We have every reason to be fully convinced of the glorious hope set before us.

Sure of Better Things
Scripture – Hebrews 6:9-12 Sermon Summary: True disciples of Jesus will demonstrate that their faith is authentic by their costly, persistent, and practical service to their brothers and sisters in Christ.

A Gracious and Stern Warning
Scripture – Hebrews 6:4-8 Sermon Summary: Followers of Christ must heed the warning against falling away from the Living God and instead pursue Him in order to receive His blessing.

Episode 67 : Christians & Sports Part 2 “The Potential Bad”
In this, the conclusion of their conversation about sports, the pastors focus on some of the challenges and potential pitfalls that sports present for us and our kids. (This discussion went pretty long, so this ... Read More

Skilled Spiritual Senses
Scripture – Hebrews 5:11-6:3

Episode 66 : Christians & Sports Part 1 “The Potential Good”
In this episode the pastors discuss the way that sports have been a part of their lives, and the potential for good that they see for Christians in being a fan of sports, in participating ... Read More

None Like Him
Scripture – Hebrews 5:1-10 Summary: Jesus is the only High Priest in whom we can draw near to God.