Ridgelines Series, Core Value #5 – “We Are Communal”

Main Point: Expect “church hurt,” because God uses “church hurt” to grow you more like Jesus. I.  HOW “Church Hurt” Grows Us More Like Jesus Romans 8:28-30: 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed […]

March 19, 2023
Main Point: Expect “church hurt,” because God uses “church hurt” to grow you more like Jesus. I.  HOW “Church Hurt” Grows Us More Like Jesus Romans 8:28-30: 28 And we know…

Ridgelines Series, Core Value #4 – “We Self Sacrifice”

1. Historical Context Roman magistrate and statesman, Cicero said, “By nature we yearn for ___________, and once we have glimpsed, as it were, some part of its radiance, there is nothing we are not prepared to bear and suffer in order to secure it.” 2. Main Point: In self-sacrifice, Jesus became like us in order that […]

March 12, 2023
1. Historical Context Roman magistrate and statesman, Cicero said, “By nature we yearn for ___________, and once we have glimpsed, as it were, some part of its radiance, there is…

Ridgelines Series, Core Value #3: “We Are Gracious” (aka, Grumblin’ & Stumblin’)

Main Idea: Where you’re weak, don’t grumble. Where you’re strong, don’t cause to stumble. 1 Timothy 4:4 (ESV) – “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is to be received with thanksgiving…” Opinions (convictions): decisions we make in areas of life in which the Scriptures are silent, […]

March 5, 2023
Main Idea: Where you're weak, don't grumble. Where you're strong, don't cause to stumble. 1 Timothy 4:4 (ESV) - "For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to…

Ridgelines Series, Core Value #2: “We Grow”

Main Point: Truth transforms people; truth grows the body of Christ! Because truth transforms people, we need to HEAR truth (vv. 11-14) Because truth transforms people, we need to SPEAK truth (in love) (vv. 15-16) “Speaking truth in love requires that we speak with both the right CONTENT and the right INTENT.” Ephesians 4:21 (ESV): […]

February 26, 2023
Main Point: Truth transforms people; truth grows the body of Christ! Because truth transforms people, we need to HEAR truth (vv. 11-14) Because truth transforms people, we need to SPEAK…

Ridgelines Series, Core Values: “We Abide”

Main Point: we abide in Christ as we learn, believe, and respond to the word of Christ (the gospel message). The IMPORTANCE of abiding in Christ The METHOD of abiding in Christ The FRUIT of abiding in Christ

February 19, 2023
Main Point: we abide in Christ as we learn, believe, and respond to the word of Christ (the gospel message). The IMPORTANCE of abiding in Christ The METHOD of abiding…

“Why We Gather for Worship”

We gather for worship because: The Father COMMANDS worship gatherings The Son BOUGHT worship gatherings The Spirit TRAINS US through worship gatherings (to learn, love, and live out the gospel)

February 12, 2023
We gather for worship because: The Father COMMANDS worship gatherings The Son BOUGHT worship gatherings The Spirit TRAINS US through worship gatherings (to learn, love, and live out the gospel)

Living Out the Gospel in Missional Communities

A People who are possessed  A People who are to proclaim (the excellencies of God) A People who are to present (the evidence of a life transformed by God) Exodus 19:5-6 (ESV): 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth […]

January 29, 2023
A People who are possessed  A People who are to proclaim (the excellencies of God) A People who are to present (the evidence of a life transformed by God) Exodus…

Jesus’ Mission, Our Mission

At Autumn Ridge Community Church, We exist to glorify God by training people to learn the gospel, love the gospel, and live out the gospel – in our lives, in our community, and to the ends of the earth. “Follow me” (Learn the Gospel) “I will make you become” (Love the Gospel) “Fishers of men” […]

January 15, 2023
At Autumn Ridge Community Church, We exist to glorify God by training people to learn the gospel, love the gospel, and live out the gospel - in our lives, in…

“Faith”

This is the second sermon in our 2022 Advent series: “Prepare Him Room.” Main Point: “Press Into Paradox!” Paradox: Two coexisting truths which appear logically opposed to each other

This is the second sermon in our 2022 Advent series: "Prepare Him Room." Main Point: "Press Into Paradox!" Paradox: Two coexisting truths which appear logically opposed to each other