Peine Ridge Church
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Our Compassionate High Priest
Scripture – Hebrews 4:14-16 Summary: Let the constant intercession and the compassionate heart of Jesus draw you confidently to the throne of God.

The Word, Work & Rest of God
Scripture – Hebrews 4:3-13 Summary: The power of God’s piercing Word enables us to strive for steadfast faith in God’s sufficient Work so that we may fully experience God’s glorious Rest.

Beware of Unbelief
Scripture – Hebrews 3:16-4:2 Summary: The fear of not entering God’s rest should motivate us all to fight against unbelief.

Episode 65 : Why Read Theology Books?
In this episode, the pastors talk about the first theology book that each of them read, and why reading theologically-focused books is a good idea- not just for pastors or professors- but for everyone.

The Calling of the Church
Scripture – Hebrews 3:7-15 Summary: God speaks through the exhortations & encouragements of the Church to keep His people from hardening their hearts and falling away from Him.

Fixate on the Superior Faithfulness of Jesus
Scripture – Hebrews 3:1-6 Hold fast to your confident hope by fixating on the superiority of your faithful Savior. Hold fast with Confidence in Your Identity (v.1, 6) Hold Fast With Hope in Your Destiny ... Read More

Help for Sinners
Scripture – Hebrews 2:16-18 The Superior High Priest helps sinners by delivering them from their sin. The Superior High Priest helps sinners by delivering them from the penalty of sin. The Superior High Priest helps ... Read More

Living Free of the Fear of Death
Scripture – Hebrews 2:14-15 Through His death, Jesus stripped Satan of his power and rescued His children from their bondage to the fear of death.
Episode 64: Prayer Gatherings
Why is it important for a local church to gather regularly for prayer? What are some of the blessings? What are some of the challenges and how do we overcome those? In this episode, the ... Read More

There Is Hope In Solidarity
Scripture – Hebrews 2:10-13 Our solidarity with the Son helps us to follow Him with a more focused and fortified faith by giving us encouraging hope that as He went through suffering and shame, so ... Read More

The True and Better Adam
Scripture – Hebrews 2:5-9 When Jesus succeeded where Adam failed, he righted Adam’s wrongs, and now reigns supreme over all Creation. And all who are united to Jesus by faith will reign with him!

Careful Attention
Scripture – Hebrews 2:1-4 In this passage we see three reasons to pay more careful attention to the Gospel message: Jesus is a Superior Spokesman We have the Apostolic Attestation We have the Wondrous Witness ... Read More

Let Angels Prostrate Fall
Scripture – Hebrews 1:4-14 Jesus has superior Sonship Jesus has superior Status Jesus has a superior Nature Jesus has as superior Destiny This passage teaches us: How we relate to the Old Testament How we ... Read More

The Right Response to God’s Revelation
Scripture – Hebrews 1:1-4 Sermon Summary: The only way to connect with God is by the right response to His revelation.

Hold Fast By Faith In Our Superior Savior
Scripture – Hebrews In this message Pastor Nathan gives an introduction to the book of Hebrews, and an overview of the main theme of this sermonic letter, urging us to “Hold fast by faith in ... Read More

Recognizing Love
Scripture – Genesis 32

Episode 63 : Church Mono-Culture
“What in the world!?” you may ask, “Is Church-Mono-Culture?” Listen to find out!

He Must Rise (Easter 2022)
Scripture – Luke 24:6-7

Good Friday Is Good News (2022)
Scripture – Colossians 2:13-15 Good Friday is good news because… God has made you alive in Christ! Your sin is forgiven! Satan is defeated.!

Episode 62 : Reflections on 2 Thessalonians
In this episode the pastors reflect on their preaching, studying, and listening through the book of 2 Thessalonians.

The Resolute Love of Christ
Scripture – Luke 9:51-56 The resolute love of Christ for sinners should humble, delight, and move us.

The Lord of Peace
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 The Lord of Peace gives us peace as we trust and obey His Word.  

Do Good and Patiently Warn the Disobedient
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:6b, 13-15 God’s people should persevere in obeying His commands and exhort others in the church to do likewise.  

Work Because of Jesus
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 The Christian order of work is work done because of Jesus.  

Prepare to Be Commanded By Sinners
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:2b-5  

Episode 61 : Pornography & Lust
Pornography is becoming more and more acceptable in mainstream culture, yet God still calls His people to holiness (as He defines it!) in every area of life. In this episode the pastors talk about why ... Read More

Pray Because God Is Faithful
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3a  

The Ground and Goal of Spiritual Comfort
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17  

Chosen, Called, & Clinging
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15  

Deception, Desire, & Deserved End
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Biblical, Christ-Centered Hope
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Episode 60 : Family Worship
“Family worship? What’s that!?” “Family worship? Yeah, tried it for a while and it was like a middle school dance…super awkward!” In this episode the pastors answer some questions about what family worship is and ... Read More

Pray for Each Other
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Tension Relieved, Jesus Glorified
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

The Assurance of Justice
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1:4-7

Encouraging Growth
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Established in the Hope of Our Coming Lord
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2

Psalm 65 : Endings & Beginnings
Scripture – Psalm 65 Psalm 65 shows us three ways we should respond to God when facing an ending and a beginning: Praise with grateful joy, Pledge with awed surrender, and Pray with humble faith.

Born a Child and Yet a King – Christmas Eve 2021
Scripture – Luke 1:26-35 The birth of Jesus is significant because he is the True King who invites us into his joyful kingdom.  

Loving His Appearing – Advent 2021
Scripture – Luke 2:22-33; 2 Timothy 4:6-8 God’s people should live their lives with a great anticipation and a strong yearning for Christ’s return.

Psalm 62 : The Only Solid Rock
Scripture – Psalm 50 Main Theme: Jesus Christ is the only dependable, true, solid rock on which to stand.

Psalm 50 : Covenant Confrontation
Scripture – Psalm 50

Psalm 17 : Arguing With God
Scripture – Psalm 17 Sermon Summary: God invites us to argue with him. In Psalm 17 David presents five arguments to God: The Argument from Justice (vv 1-2) The Argument from Integrity (vv 3-5) The ... Read More

Psalm 46 : The Glory of Our Security
Scripture – Psalm 46 The Lord will glorify Himself as the mighty and merciful God of His people.

Episode 59 : The Covid Vaccine
How should Christians think and communicate about this fraught topic? Does the Bible give us any guidance with this? These are pertinent concerns for all of us. In this episode the pastors address questions and ... Read More

Psalm 35 : Your Great God Will Vindicate You
Scripture – Psalm 33 God’s children can depend in prayer on their incomparable Savior to vindicate them when they are unfairly accused and according to His righteousness, right every wrong that is done to them ... Read More

Psalm 33 : The Praise of the Hopeful
Scripture – Psalm 33 Joyful praise of God comes from sure hope in God.

Psalm 32 : The Root Of Blessing
Scripture – Psalm 32 Sermon Summary: A blessed life is the fruit when confession is the root. Verses 1-4 – The Prerequisite of Confession Verse 5 – The Paradox of Confession Verses 6-7 – The ... Read More

Psalm 29: God of Glory, Lord of the Storm
Scripture – Psalms 29  

Psalm 26 : Integrity, Faith, and Vindication
Scripture – Psalms 26 Psalm 26 reminds us that followers of Christ must pursue integrity, expect to be maligned, and trust in the Lord for vindication.