West Ridge with John Goebbel
Welcome to the weekly podcast of West Ridge Church led by Pastor John Goebbel. We're dedicated to helping you connect with God and reach your community. To learn more or to support the vision of this ministry, visit our website at westridge.cc.
Episodes
283 episodes
Vision Day
What is your response when someone says the Lord will increase your favor with God and man? In "Vision Day" Pastor John shares how we can be ready for a large step of faith, because He is always faithful to complete the good work He began...
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Power of Trust
Which of the Ten Commandments are we most likely to break? In "Power of Trust" Pastor John reveals that the one we break is probably not one you would think of first, and yet it has important consequences for our lives.
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32:42
New Focus
How much do we dwell on the past? In "New Focus" Pastor John explains that no matter what happened in your past, as a follower of Christ, we are now "Christ's ambassadors; God making His appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plea...
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Prayer and Fasting
Why should we fast? In "Prayer and Fasting" Pastor John shows that, while not as common as praying, the Bible considers prayer and fasting to be something done together, in fact, Jesus explains that some prayers aren't answered without fa...
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Christmas Shown
Are you excited when Christmas comes? In "Christmas Shown" Pastor John shared that even the lights that we use to decorate our trees and houses have parallels to Jesus being "the light of the world" (John 8:12) and they also speaks to ref...
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Which One are You?
Do you believe that Jesus understands you? In "Which One are You?", Pastor John points out that no matter where you are in life this Christmas, Jesus is there for you, believes in you, and has a blessing to give you.
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35:20
His Mission
Why do we sometimes hold back giving the greatest gift possible? In "His Mission" Pastor John shares how the joy of Christmas is made more complete by recognizing that the His Mission was to offer a spectacular gift can be freely shared w...
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36:30
This is Different
What would Jesus' government described in Isaiah look like? In "This is Different" Pastor John points out that it would be very different from what what we see today.
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31:22
Yadah Comes Together
What does it mean to praise? In "Yadah Comes Together" Pastor John shows that not only will people and nations praise God, but all "works of God's hands" (all creation) will praise and give thanks ('yadah') to God.
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Give Thanks Out Loud
Is it okay to be "crabby"? In "Give Thanks Out Loud", Pastor John reminds us that no matter what is happening in our lives, we can still thank God for this day. Remember, His faithfulness never ends and His mercies are new every mor...
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To Cast or Throw
How do you worship God? In "To Cast or Throw", Pastor John shows how the Bible teaches believers to honor, respect, surrender and repent and come to God in a posture of praise and surrender.
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42:23
A Psalm When Trouble Comes
Are you now, or have you been in trouble where your mind is reeling, and you are trying to figure out what to do? In "A Psalm When Trouble Comes" Pastor John shows how in every situation, God's way is the right even if we have to change o...
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Clear Living and Thinking
Why did the Apostle Paul say he is a "bond servant"? In "Clear Living and Thinking" Pastor John reviewed Pau's letter to the Colossians where we learn that we as followers of Christ are forever legally and spiritually indebted to the one ...
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43:08
Think Differently
Has God called you to live differently and think differently? In "Think Differently" Pastor John shows how, if you can be transformed and live this out, you will be a blessing to the Lord, His Church and even your enemies!
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43:00
A Boldness for Truth
What is the difference between reading the Bible and living out the Bible? In "A Boldness for Truth", Pastor John explains how we are to "spend less time in our heads (tree of knowledge of good and evil) and more time with Jesus (tree of ...
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2025 Vision
What can each of us do to help the lost, hurting people who don't know the freedom that comes from following Christ? In "2025 Vision", Pastor John shares the message that we are the messengers, the "runners" described in Habakkuk, to help...
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40:02
No Matter What ... Faith
When tough times come, will your faith allow you to trust God all the more? In "No Matter What ... Faith" Pastor John shares that when we listen to God, we must trust and be faithful to what He says.
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40:24
A Story
Have you ever read (or heard about) a story in the Bible and realized you may be the "bad guy" in the story? In "A Story", Pastor Doug tells is how while we all make poor choices and go against God's laws, we are not only forgiven while w...
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Demonstrate Your Faith
Have you been presented with choices, one "easy" but not requiring much faith, and another that would require more faith? In "Demonstrate Your Faith", Pastor John shares how faith require sacrifice. But remember, faith in Christ mak...
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31:15
"Heavenly Hope"
Can a tragedy become a turning point? in "Heavenly Hope", Pastor John explains how, as followers of Christ, "... we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His ...
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Impossible without Faith
What do you place your faith in? In "Impossible without Faith", Pastor John explains we all believe certain things and for certain reasons, but, do we say "I can't see it, so I don't believe?" Many people in the Bible said the same...
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Catch and Retain
Is the purpose of the church to point out how wrong someone is acting? In "Catch and Retain", Pastor Manny explains that the church is a place to restore, bring in and heal those in need.
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51:22
Spiritual Leaders Make Disciples
Have you ever said "I'm not a leader"? In "Spiritual Leaders Make Disciples" Pastor James reminds us that the Bible is filled with examples of ordinary, flawed people, but who are then equipped by God to become great leaders. Can Go...
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