Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons

Pastor Ray continues a study through the book of Esther in his Wednesday night Bible Study.

Pastor Ray begins a study through the book of Esther as part of his Wednesday Night Bible Study.

Francis Chan said, “...we are quick to rationalize our entertainment and priorities yet are slow to commit to serving God.” Pastor Ray shares a message on serving God in the house of God.

D.L. Moody once remarked, “Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood is to a sick man.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, We Are Family from his series “Myths That Lead to Misbelief.”

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a powerful message from Joshua 3 entitled "Experiencing A Miracle."

J. Vernon McGee once said… “Don't say that a loving God is going to send you to hell - He's not. The thing that's going to send you to hell is that you're a sinner and you don't want to admit it.” A common cultural myth is that a loving God would never allow a person to go to hell. But what does the Bible say? Pastor Ray shares a message from his series Myths that Lead to Misbelief titled, “Wheat and Weeds.”

Philip Yancey in his book The Jesus I Never Knew wrote, “Because of Easter, I can hope that the tears we shed, the blows we receive, the emotional pain, the heartache over lost friends and loved ones, all these will become memories, like Jesus’ scars.” Pastor Ray share his Easter message titled "No Other Name."

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday Bible Study.

When we figure out who God really is, we’re better able to not only be His representatives to the rest of the world, but our own spiritual lives are healthier. Pastor Ray shares a message from his series Myths That Lead to Misbelief--titled, “More Myths About God”

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Charles Stanley, in “God is in Control” writes, From Genesis to Revelation, here’s the central message: God Almighty, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Spirit of God, the Triune God is in control of all things, period. It is important to understand the nature of God so that we are not deceived into believing lies about Him. Pastor Ray shares another message in his current series “Myths That Lead to Misbelief: Myths About God.”

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday Bible study.

A. W. Tozer wrote, “Jesus is not one of many ways to approach God, nor is He the best of several ways; He is the only way.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled “Is One Way as Good as Another?”

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Billy Graham said, “God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.” That’s because He created specifically and purposely. Pastor Ray shares how each of us has been designed by God for a reason.

Rick Warren writes, “You didn’t create yourself, so there is no way you can tell yourself what you were created for!” Pastor Ray shares his second message on the creation and discusses why God created you.

“You weren't an accident. You weren't mass produced. You aren't an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the Earth by the Master Craftsman.” (Max Lucado) Pastor Ray shares a message titled “One In A Billion Trillion” from his current series, Myths That Lead to Misbelief.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Billy Graham said, “If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.” And President Theodore Roosevelt said, “A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” Pastor Ray continues his series on Myths That Lead to Misbelief and talks about the importance of the Bible, God’s Magnificent Book.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Someone has said, “As we fill our minds with the truth of God’s Word, we will be better able to recognize the lies in our own thinking, as well as the lies that the world presses upon us.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his series “Myths that Lead to Misbelief” and discusses the Myth that the “Bible is just one of many religious books, and is mostly irrelevant to the modern world.”

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Joshua about fearless faith.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Andrew Murray said, “The world asks, ‘What does a man own?’ Christs asks, ‘How does he use it?’” Pastor Ray shares a special message titled, The Opportunity of A Lifetime.”

Someone has said, “As we fill our minds with the truth of God’s Word, we will be better able to recognize the lies in our own thinking, as well as the lies that the world presses upon us.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his series “Myths that Lead to Misbelief” and discusses the Myth that the “Bible is just one of many religious books, and is mostly irrelevant to the modern world.”

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday Bible study.

Pastor Ray continues his January book study by going through chapters 5-8 of "The Unsaved Christian" by Dean Inserra.

Harry Blamires writes, “The collision between a Christian mind and a solidly earthbound culture ought to be a violent one.” Pastor Ray shares his second message from the series “Myths That Lead to Misbelief”, entitled The Battle for Your Mind.”CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154 Heart Truth DevotionsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=CuGT8_upQ-SzZn0o8mexMAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566

Pastor Ray continues his Wednesday night Bible study on The Last Days.

Pastor Ray continues his Wednesday night Bible study on The Last Days.

Pastor Ray begins his January book study on "The Unsaved Christian" by Dean Inserra.

Ken Ham has said, “We need to attack the false foundation of autonomous human reasoning… and proclaim that God’s revealed Word is authoritative….” Pastor Ray begins a new sermon series this Sunday titled, “Myths That Lead to Misbelief.” This new series is designed to help you build your life on the sure foundation of God’s truth. This Sunday’s message is “Start With The Foundation”.CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154

C.S. Lewis wrote, "Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world." Pastor Ray shares his annual Christmas message, “John’s Christmas Story.”CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918

St. Augustine said, “Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far from light, the light continues to be bright in itself but they are in darkness. This is also the case when people withdraw from God.” Pastor Ray shares a message about staying close to God.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days".

Alistair Begg has said, “Endurance is a key indicator of spiritual fitness.” If so, how fit are you? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “Going the Distance: Spiritual Endurance”, and learn key biblical principles for enduring through challenges, obstacles and uncertainty.CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154 Heart Truth DevotionsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=CuGT8_upQ-SzZn0o8mexMAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566

David Jeremiah has written, “You have inside you the capacity to invest your mental, emotional, and spiritual gifts in a way that glorifies God, impacts the world, and satisfies your own soul.” Pastor Ray completes his messages on Spiritual gifts. CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154 Heart Truth DevotionsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=CuGT8_upQ-SzZn0o8mexMAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566

Charles Stanley has written, “As God's children, we are not to be observers; we're to participate actively in the Lord's work. Spectators sit and watch, but we are called to use our spiritual gifts and serve continually.” The apostle Paul wanted us to understand this important truth and provides understanding in scripture. Pastor Ray shares his second message titled “You Are Gifted.”

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" as part of his Wednesday night Bible study.

Did you know Christ has gifted all believers? John MacArthur writes, “Our purpose should be to discover the [spiritual] gifts He has given us and to use those gifts faithfully and joyfully in His service, without either envying or disparaging the gifts we do not have.” Pastor Ray discusses Spiritual Giftedness in a message titled, “You Are Gifted.” CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154 Heart Truth DevotionsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=CuGT8_upQ-SzZn0o8mexMAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566

Richard Foster writes, “The fruit of the Spirit is not push, drive, climb, grasp and trample. Life is more than a climb to the top of the heap.” Pastor Ray shares a new message titled, The Fruit of the Spirit from his current sermon series, Life in the Spirit.CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154 Heart Truth DevotionsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=CuGT8_upQ-SzZn0o8mexMAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566

Pastor Ray continues his series "The Last Days" during his Wednesday night Bible study.

David Brainerd said, “I have ever found that when I have thought the battle was over and the conquest gained, and so let down my watch, the enemy has risen up and done me the greatest injury.” Life in the Spirit can only be navigated successfully by fighting the right battle. Pastor Ray shares another message in the series, Life In the Spirit.”CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE:https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life Podcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PyCfagJ5xYNEyqL6tSNM3?si=aBrFgVLSQvuMF0MhLIEHLw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-life-podcast/id1517513212 Ridgecrest Stories Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77moba4VnI1WvO6SefyBm3?si=SdDk_fjTST6U8drEc9Q-tw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-stories/id1518138918 Ridgecrest Baptist Church - Sermons Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=rG660IGsRhSrgsRjBE33nw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154 Heart Truth DevotionsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=CuGT8_upQ-SzZn0o8mexMAListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566

A.W. Tozer wrote, “To expose our hearts to truth and consistently refuse or neglect to obey the impulses it arouses is to stymie the motions of life within us and… to grieve the Holy Spirit into silence.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled “Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit” from his current series Life In The Spirit: The Normal Christian Life.