Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church

Today's message is brought to us by Felecia Sanders, liaison and trainer for the Soul-winning And Leadership Training (SALT) evangelism training program. While SALT students prepare community members for invitation to our upcoming evangelistic series, Sanders is hyping the congregation up for part of our "Why?" of soul-winning: the soon return of Christ! Listen in as she reviews with us what the 2nd Coming will bring an end to, what it will bring a beginning to, and what we should be doing about it!Sermon by Felecia Sanders, recorded on October 4, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

All we like sheep have gone astray. As we minister to the lost sheep, can we afford to consider simply finding the sheep to be the finish line? Pastor Greg goes into and beyond the parable of the lost sheep, challenging and equipping us for more deliberate discipleship--feeding the sheep--after the lost are brought home.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on September 27, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Paige Parnell was on the upswing in the entertainment industry. With God in mind and a Miss Alabama crown on her head, through mixed signals she concluded that this was her opportunity to use her budding career as a platform to witness. Though she learned over years of heartache that this was not God's will for her, she is able to testify today that God is mighty to save and mighty to restore! And today, she uses her gifts for non-profit Train His Lambs (trainhislambs.org), to the benefit Christian education.Testimony by Paige Parnell, recorded on September 20, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Biblical and other historical examples of "standing in the gap" are numerous and inspiring. This heroic move that has turned the tide of battles and sieges can also be applied in spiritual warfare. On the threshold of an evangelistic campaign in Ringgold, Dr. David Hartman commissions the congregation to stand in the gap using intercessory prayer. Who in our lives, in our community, needs the Spirit to move on their heart in ways you and I cannot?Dr. Hartman teaches in the area of applied theology at Southern Adventist University. His classes include Christian Beliefs, Christian Spirituality, and Interpersonal Ministry. He has a passion for winning people to Christ and training others to do the same. He will also be one of the guest speakers for our fall evangelistic series.Sermon by Dr. David Hartman, recorded on September 13, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Even the demons know the scripture, so what good is knowing its words without acting on them? Brother Vaughan Choudree challenges us that we all have 1,440 minutes in each day, and in that time, we have opportunity to share the gospel as Jesus commands. We are called to be disciples, making disciples! Imagine the impact of simple friendship evangelism, if we would but study God's Word and share with the people we encounter in our daily lives.Sermon by Vaughan Choudree, recorded on September 6, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Many of us remember hearing mission stories growing up--stories of people meeting challenges and even persecution for sharing God's Word and love. What does the gospel mean to you and me, today, even as we experience freedom of worship? People still need to hear the gospel as much as any other time or place. Pastor Greg encourages us to set aside the armchair gospel and instead "Go Ye Therefore," take up the gospel message to the people we are called to share it with!Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on August 30, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Though Jesus' ministry on earth has a timeless impression across cultures, He was still very much ministering to a specific people of a specific time and place. Our guest speaker today offers insight into the culture Christ lived in and ministered to, so we can appreciate yet more layers of beauty in Christ's grace towards you and me today. Our speaker today, Dr. Philip Samaan, is a retired pastor and Southern Adventist University theology professor. He offers not only this perspective but also as one who grew up on the Mediterranean coast near Israel. Sermon by Dr. Philip Samaan, recorded on August 23, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Beatitudes are a "blessed" passage from Christ's Sermon on the Mount. More than just poetic words of comfort, they are promises to those who persist in the Christian Journey. Today's guest speaker, Andrews University Theological Seminary student Julian Harrington, reminds us that in the backdrop of the cosmic conflict between God and Satan, the Christian journey as a lifestyle (rather than a one-day-a-week commitment) offers a buffer to life in this sin-sick world, as we look ahead to eternity.Sermon by Julian Harrington, recorded on August 16, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"I tell you today, you will be with Me in paradise." Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross beside Him is extended to you and me! Pastor Greg steps us through the beauty in this promise and in Christ's sacrifice, as we observe the Communion Service together.Communion message by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on August 9, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Pastor Douglas Na'a gives a message of encouragement as a leader of the SALT Evangelism Program, which Ringgold SDA Church is partnering with for Fall 2025 to bolster local evangelism efforts. He reflects on courage. A 10-year research study on courage underscores our value of it and our sense of its diamond-like rarity. He reminds us further that, biblically speaking, courage is not just a virtue, but a command! What can outreach look like when we adopt and share this command?Sermon by Pastor Douglas Na'a, recorded on August 2, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"Stories of the Kingdom" continues with the parable of the great feast. Unfortunately, many who were invited to this feast skipped out on it unexpectedly, so instead, some unexpected people became the guests of honor! Pastor Greg challenges us: How do we respond to Christ's personal invitation to us?Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on July 26, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Pastor Greg's Stories of the Kingdom series continues with a look at the parable of the unmerciful servant, interwoven with the experience of a WWII hero whose story was the basis for the hit book and film Unbroken. Jesus and some of our experiences tell us that "hurt people hurt people." But in a world full of people with a chip on their shoulder, let's picture instead...what do forgiven people do?Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on July 12, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world would have us believe that whoever dies with the most toys wins...but with a growing greed problem in society, lately people are wising up that there's got to be another way to live. In this next part of Pastor Greg's Stories of the Kingdom series, we zoom in on the parable of the rich fool. Spoiler alert: Jesus reminds us that "one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things that you possess," and instead points us to the God who gives exceedingly, abundantly more than this world ever will.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on June 28, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Science educator Stan Beasley's experience spans a challenging childhood and advancing as far as he'd ever wanted in marine science. Despite a difficult home life and later work in a field often opposing intelligent design, Beasley was drawn to not only his Designer but also his heavenly Father. Be blessed by his testimony and message commending God's "second book," His creation.Testimony by Stan Beasley, recorded on June 21, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

As the series Stories of the Kingdom continues, Pastor Greg steps us through the parable of the sower. Agriculture was an important and widely familiar concept in Bible times, so Jesus used it frequently for spiritual illustrations. Today, how can we "prepare the soil" of our hearts and minds to receive God's Word?Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on June 14, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Our own sister, Julie Cameron, brings today's message as part of the Women's Ministries Sabbath. Using the Tater Family--including Dick Tater, Sweet Tater, and in between--as an illustration of the gifts and distractions we each carry, Julie encourages us to prayerfully consider letting God bring out our best as the Body of Christ--His Church! Special thanks to Diana Shelburne and our Women's Ministries team for coordinating today's service.Sermon by Julie Cameron, recorded on June 7, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Pastor Greg kicks off a series "Stories of the Kingdom," a study of Christ's parables, with the first installment "Hidden Treasures." Join us in Matthew 13, where even a series of single-verse parables remind us just how precious the gospel is.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on May 24, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Pastor Bob Maehre returns to Ringgold Church, sharing again the joys of his studies of the sanctuary. In this installment, he muses on the colors God directed for use in the sanctuary, and the thematic use of these colors across scripture.Sermon by Pastor Bob Maehre, recorded on May 17, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

We're reminded from time to time: Expect the unexpected. Haven't we all been caught off guard at some point or another? In another reflection on the parable of the 10 virgins, Pastor Greg steps us through how easy it is to be caught up in the busyness of life, while pointing to what focus on Christ offers instead. Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on May 10, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Practicing therapist and pastor Derrick Collins returns to Ringgold Church to reflect on the parable of the 10 virgins--5 wise, 5 foolish, all symbolically referred to as believers. In addition to the sobering reminder this parable offers to those in the church, Collins highlights the importance of the oil and the lamp. His challenge to us: How can we remember the gifts/talents described in this and its partner parable (parable of the talents), remember their source, and best point others to that source?Sermon by Derrick Collins, recorded on May 3, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

There's plenty we do in life that is the same (in task) and, yet, different (in execution) over time: Our first steps, for instance, are quite different from how we walk now. For ages, believers have spent time in prayer and communion with God, and, yet, had much to learn from the request, "Lord, teach us to pray...." Listen as Pastor Greg breaks down the lasting impression Jesus' model prayer has on our lives today.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on April 26, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In a recent BBC poll, a staggering 25% of Christian participants said they did not believe in the resurrection. But in 1 Corinthians 15, we're told in no uncertain terms we don't have salvation or a Savior without a crucified and resurrected Christ. So lest we leave anyone struggling with 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Greg steps us through the resurrection with any investigator's most fundamental tools: The 5 W's.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on April 19, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Though there may be other Bible characters we would describe as friends of God, guest speaker Wayne Owens points out that Abraham seems to be the only one actually given that title in scripture. God made a special covenant, a contract, with Abraham, and this covenant echoes over and over through scripture. Chaplain Wayne encourages us to set our anchor on the same, certain God of that covenant, as He continues to uphold and fulfill that for us today.Sermon by Chaplain Wayne Owens, recorded on April 5, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

When posed with the question of what one thing he wanted from God, Solomon chose wisdom. When awarded also with riches and power, Solomon dove into the great experiment of finding meaning and purpose in life in those other blessings...in departure from the very One who blessed him. Wonder with Pastor Mike: Can we avoid the same trial and error, and instead learn from Solomon and other great thinkers since their conclusion of the meaninglessness of life apart from God? Sermon by Pastor Mike Lombardo, recorded on March 29, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Pastor Greg relays a funny college memory as a reminder that our sins have a tendency to find us out. We understand that in judgment, our deeds will be accounted for. However, the sanctuary service that is the blueprint for judgment and salvation will also come full circle. Listen and take courage that with Christ in our lives, we have nothing to fear in judgment.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on March 22, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"Pilate's Staircase" is a famous landmark unlikely to be the genuine article, but it's nonetheless attracted many Christian pilgrims, notably including Martin Luther. Our speaker today, Dr. Steven Grabiner, uses Pilate's staircase as a metaphor for the steps that Pilate took from intrigue (even mild belief) to self-righteous departure from Jesus. These steps are a cautionary tale for us--are we slowly distancing ourselves from and denying Christ, or choosing to surrender ourselves to Him as we know we should? Do we see ourselves in some of the steps Pilate took?Sermon by Dr. Steven Grabiner, recorded on March 15, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Have you ever met your doppelganger, or known someone who claims to have met them? Well, prophets told Israel (and us) that Elijah would have a doppelganger of sorts, in spirit and power, preparing the way the Messiah's first arrival as well soon before the "dreadful day of the Lord" that is yet to come. Pastor Greg challenges us, how can we--as a church and individuals--reflect the spirit and power of Elijah in Earth's last days?Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on March 8, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Our audio kicks on part way through intro, where the speaker briefs us on the state of the Israelite nation leading up to its 70-year captivity. As Israel lost focus on the source of their blessings and started building an empire unto itself instead of unto God, their empire crumbled. Near the end of their period of captivity, when they began to forget the lessons learned along the way, they risked the restoration of their homeland. Speaker Florence Phillips finds a warning for us today, in this story and later related prophecies.Our guest speaker, Florence Phillips, is a former student of Pastor Greg's and a Georgia-Cumberland Academy alumni. Nowadays, she is studying medicine in Argentina.Sermon by Florence Phillips, recorded on March 1, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A few brave adventurers have looked for their thrills atop Mount Everest. In a less literal sense, others seek their rousing mountaintop moment with God, hoping for God to reveal Himself spectacularly as He did for Elijah and Israel on Mount Carmel. But what good was that mountaintop moment for Elijah when, hours later, he forgot his God and ran for his life? Pastor Greg reflects on Elijah's experience and encourages seeking God not simply in the extremes of life, but also the quiet places.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on February 22, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

God referred to David as the man after His own heart. And yet, this same David struggled with a heart problem that culminated in murder. Though our experience may differ on the 'murder' part, we often suffer from the same heart problem as David. In this episode, though, Lucas Reutebuch lays out steps from David's experience to show we, too, can inquire of the Lord for a clean heart and a renewed spirit.Sermon by Southern Adventist University theology extern Lucas Reutebuch, recorded on February 15, 2025, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The challenge rang out across Mount Carmel as Elijah challenged King Ahab, the priests of Baal, and a wayward Israel: "If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." It was met, at first, with silence. Every day, we make choices that shape--and reshape--who we are. Listen as Pastor Greg reminds us how the same mighty, spectacular God who made His presence known on Mount Carmel then wants to be present in our lives today, as we choose Him.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on February 8, 2025, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

This sermon opens with a story of a man and his elderly father-in-law escaping the recent Palisades Fire. (Apologies for the delayed start to recording!)Elijah went straight into action when prompted by God's calling. But as he waited for God's plan to take full effect, he experienced drought like his enemies when the brook of Cherith dried up. While we, too, can find ourselves waiting for God's plan to come full circle, Pastor Greg reminds us about the encouragement and peace God offers along the way.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded January 25, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Before Abraham's story played out and showed him worthy of dominating Hebrews' "Faith Chapter," several of the actions he took early in his story proved fear-driven and short-sighted. We are all that version of Abraham at times, no? Hospice chaplain Brian Burgess offers demonstrations, both scriptural and applied, of how we can assess and approach our challenges with a level head and a peace of mind that only God can bring.Sermon by Pastor Brian Burgess, recorded on January 18, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Though church was cancelled today on account of snowy/icy roads, Pastor Greg made sure we experienced the warmth of the Holy Spirit anyway. Join in for a cozy Bible study to learn how God can make you white as snow.Study by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on January 11, 2025, at Pastor Greg's home office.

In a time of growing calls for religious liberty from places of power, it's more important than ever to know exactly what that means to us as individuals and a church. Is it possible that the current popular movement is a dangerous repetition of the past? This week's message explores scripture, current events, and a history we are doomed to repeat if we don't seek the "kingdom...not of this world."Sermon adapted from Pastor Joe Reeves (North American Division's chosen Religious Liberty Sabbath 2025 speaker), delivered by Elder Kevin Young, recorded on January 4, 2025, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on December 28, 2024, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sermon by Pastor Bob Maehre, recorded December 21, 2024, at the Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sermon by Pastor LeClaire Litchfield, recorded on December 7, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Hear the gripping testimony of Hillary Campbell. She reminds us on the one hand that Satan only needs a door cracked to make his entry. But importantly, she also reminds us that we serve a God who never gives up on us, like how He never gave up on her through the twists and turns of her addiction. Whatever we go through or do, the same God still calls to our hearts with His still, small voice!Testimony by Hillary Campbell, recorded on November 30, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on November 23, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"Water, water everywhere...." Water--the substance that brings life and death, that civilizations are built around--is inextricably linked with God in Scripture. It seems to be one of His most used instruments. In this episode, Karl Camacho reflects on what water (and God's use of it) reveals about God.Sermon by Southern Adventist University Theology Extern Karl Camacho, recorded on November 16, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Another heated election cycle has come and gone. Whatever side is taken, however we may feel about the victory or loss, we may very well find ourselves asking..."What Now?" Pastor Greg points us to Acts 17, drawing reminders from Paul's experience that there's a bigger picture, a mission to reach all people. The challenge for us: Let's stay on-mission!Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded November 9, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In Galatians, the apostle Paul reminds us of a covenant that God entered with Abraham. But like Abraham, do we sometimes take God's covenant into our own hands instead of stepping aside for Him to fulfill it in His perfect will? In today's message, Karl Camacho challenges us to surrender to God, and to live not by sight or by feeling, but by faith!Sermon by Karl Camacho, Southern Adventist University theology student and Ringgold SDA Church extern, recorded on November 2, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.The Forecasting Hope series concludes with this study of Revelation's Two Women. The book of Revelation speaks of them, and how they represent true and false religions. As confusion abounds in the sea of thousands of different doctrines and teachings, trust the Bible to be your guide. Revelation predicted a falling away from truth in the Middle Ages and a restoration of truth in the last days.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 26, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.In this second-to-last episode of our Forecasting Hope series, Pastor Greg Hudson points out the Bible's indication that it's hard to find people who are faithful and true. However, God has always had people who were faithful and loyal to Him. Revelation's remnant is a group of people who choose to follow Jesus above everyone else and God's Word above everything else.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 25, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.This 10th session of Forecasting Hope finds us studying a subject many people want to hear about: the mark of the beast and America in Bible prophecy. But it is essential to have a foundation to understand what God wants to teach us. There are many crazy ideas regarding the mark of the beast, but today we will explore what the Bible teaches.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 24, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.In Prophecies of the Anti-Christ (Forecasting Hope's 9th installment), we will study the Bible's teachings about a power called anti-christ in Daniel 7 and Revelation 13. The anti-christ power will seek to change God's times and God's law. Each person will have to choose whether to follow anti-christ or Jesus Christ. We must obey God rather than man.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 20, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.Forecasting Hope, Part 8, answers the question, What happens when we die? It seems like everyone out there has a different theory. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus holds the keys to death and eternal life. This lesson will explore what that means and how this truth will fill us with hope.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 19, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.Part 7 of the series Forecasting Hope challenges us to reflect: Have you ever wanted to erase the past and start over? Do you wish there was a reset button that would give you a clean slate? Through Jesus, we get a new life and our history is wiped clean!Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 19, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The world is living through unprecedented times, leaving many to face the future with fear and anxiety. But the Bible has demonstrated itself a source of hope in dark times. The Bible’s prophecies have been proven 100% accurate throughout history and they share with us what we expect in the near future. Discover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s word. The Bible has been a source of hope and peace for millions and now it can help you.Join us for part six of this 12-part series, Forecasting Hope: In marriage, we celebrate our relationship during our anniversary. In the same way, our love story with God comes with a celebration we get to enjoy weekly. It's called the Sabbath. We use this time to remember our Creator, worship Him, and draw close to Him. It's a time to rest and focus on our spiritual life. The book of Revelation tells us of a worship war happening in this world. The enemy doesn't want us to remember and worship God as the Creator; he doesnt' want us to rest and spend that time with Jesus. So he seeks to destroy the Sabbath and make it seem unimportant.Sermon by Pastor Greg Hudson, recorded on October 18, 2024, at Ringgold Seventh-day Adventist Church.