Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons

Although we usually associate Christmas with happy celebrations, it is also an appropriate time for serious reflection about eternal matters.

"An angel... appeared to him... saying, 'Joseph... do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.'"Matthew 1:20

"She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."Matthew 1:21

Pastor James Oney shares a message entitled Walk It Out!

J.I. Packer said, “The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity--hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory--because at the Father's will Jesus became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross.” Pastor Ray shares his annual Christmas message titled, Finding Jesus.

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Philemon as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Steve Farrar writes, “When we look backward, we see that God was in control even when it looked like our lives were out of control.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, God’s People, God’s Places, God’s Plans.

Pastor Ray begins as study through the book of Philemon as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

A.W. Tozer said, “True and absolute freedom is only found in the presence of God.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “Freedom Followers” from his current series—What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?

Vance Havner said, “We have suffered from the preaching of cheap grace. Grace is free, but it is not cheap. People will take anything that is free, but they are not interested in discipleship. They will take Christ as Savior but not as Lord.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his current series on what it means to follow Jesus, titled “A Casual Fan or A Committed Follower”

Vance Havner said, “We have suffered from the preaching of cheap grace. Grace is free, but it is not cheap. People will take anything that is free, but they are not interested in discipleship. They will take Christ as Savior but not as Lord.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his current series on what it means to follow Jesus, titled “A Casual Fan or A Committed Follower”

Dallas Willard wrote, “Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if He were you.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “The Indications” from his current series on What It Means to be a Follower of Jesus.

A.W. Tozer said, “If I am to wholly follow the Lord Jesus Christ, I must forsake everything that is contrary to Him.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “The Invitation” from his current series, What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus.

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

A.W. Tozer on seeking God said, “We can seek God and find him! God is knowable, touchable, hearable, seeable, with the mind, the hands, the ears and the eyes of the inner man.” Pastor Ray shares a second message on “Seeking God” in the series “What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?”

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Saint Augustine said, “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.” Pastor Ray shares a message on Seeking God from his series “What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?”

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Chuck Swindoll wrote, “More than once Jesus deliberately addressed certain issues that quickly diminished the number of onlookers. It was a commitment that thinned the ranks.” Pastor Ray shares his second message in the new sermon series, What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?

Billy Graham said, “To be a disciple is to be committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and committed to following Him every day. To be a disciple is also to be disciplined in our bodies, minds, and souls.” Pastor Ray begins a new series titled “What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?”

Pastor Ray continues his study on the providence of God for your life as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Watchman Nee said, “A born-again person ought to possess unspeakable peace in the Spirit.” Pastor Ray shares a message on Finding Peace in Turbulent Times.

Pastor Chuck shares a message from Joshua 6:1-27 entitled The Walls Came Tumblin' Down.

Pastor Ray continues his study on the providence of God as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

William Temple said, “One who faces his own failures is steadily advancing on the pilgrim’s way.”Pastor Ray shares a message on finding victory after you’ve failed.

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Billy Graham said, “The greatest barrier to knowing God’s will is simply that we want to run our own lives.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, Life’s Most Powerful Guiding Principle.”

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Pastor Mac Brunson shares a message from 1 Thessalonians entitled "Be Encouraged: Jesus Is Coming Back.

Andrew Murray in his book Abide in Christ writes, “A soul filled with large thoughts of the Vine will be a strong branch, and will abide confidently in Him. Be much occupied with Jesus, and believe much in Him, as the True Vine.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled “Hang In There!”

Pastor Ray continues his study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Francois Fenelon said, “The Presence of God calms the soul, and gives it quiet and repose.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled His Glory and Manifest Presence.”

Pastor's Bible Study 8-18-21

Pastor James Oney shares a message from John 5 entitled "A Man, A Mat, The Messiah".

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Joshua 5 entitled "Remembrances or Rituals?" This week's message outline: https://d58ba9aed1deefb10295-8be5d710...FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RIDGECREST -Our website: https://www.rbcdothan.orgWhat we believe: https://www.rbcdothan.org/about-us/wh...Online giving: https://www.rbcdothan.org/give/Small groups: https://www.rbcdothan.org/smallgroups/Get involved: https://www.rbcdothan.org/serve/Find us online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDYF...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDo...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestb...Ridgecrest StudentsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmB6...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbcdothan_s...

Dr. Steve Gaines kicks off Awesome August 2021 with a message on why God allows trials.

Pastor Chuck preaches a message entitled The Maintenance of Memorials.

Brother Bob preaches a message entitled I Surrender All.

See the example, be the example. Chase Faulk shares a message from John 13 entitled "This Is The Way."

Jerry Bridges said, “God never allows pain without a purpose.” Pastor Ray shares a message entitled “Is Pain Pointless?” from his “Myths That Lead to Misbelief” series.

Anthony Hoekema said, “The most distinctive feature of the biblical understanding of man is the teaching that man has been created in the image of God.” Pastor Ray shares another message titled, “The Human Identity Crisis” from his series, Myths The Lead to Misbelief.

Charles Spurgeon once said, “I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church.” Join us as Pastor Ray shares a message titled, No Compromise.

Andrew Murray said, “Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, Limiting God.

Pastor Ray continues his study in Esther. Esther 4:12-17

Charles Spurgeon said, “Morality may keep you out of jail, but it takes the blood of Jesus Christ to keep you out of hell.” As we approach Memorial Day, join us this Sunday when Pastor Ray will share a message titled, Blood Bought Freedom

Pastor Ray continues his study through Esther during his Wednesday night Bible Study.

Francis Frangipane said, “We have received too much from God to allow ourselves opportunities for unbelief. We have received too many gifts and privileges to allow a grumbling, murmuring heart to disqualify us of our destiny.” Pastor Ray shares the fourth message, You’re An Original, in his series “Reignite to Serve God.”

D.L. Moody said, “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And that which I can do, by the grace of God, I will do.” Pastor Ray continues His series on Serving God with a message titled “Drafted.”

Charles Spurgeon said, “One of the greatest rewards that we ever receive for serving God is the permission to do still more for Him.” Pastor Ray shares message number 2 on Reigniting to Serve God.