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
221 episodes
Undespised
What does it look like to "set an example"? In "Undespised" Pastor Bryan explains that even with past mistakes, trauma, age, finances, shame, guilt or anything you can think of, none of that can hold you back from achieving your calling.
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30:59
Being Intentional ... Go!
Since Jesus tells us to make disciples why do we sometimes ignore that command? In "Being Intentional ... Go!" Pastor John reminds us that while we can have doubts (even His Disciples had doubts), he reminds us He is with us always to guide and...
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Unbelievers Want to See
What is it that most people wants to see? In "Unbelievers Want to See" Pastor John explains that people want to see others hearing, loving, and understanding them. People may come with incorrect "doctrine" about God, but our role is to share Je...
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Bottom Line
How does loving God first help you love others? In "Bottom Line", Pastor John shares how when we realize the price Jesus paid to redeem us, no matter how messed up we were (or are), it makes us realize that who are we to not likewise show love ...
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Impact
Why does serving God with excellence and joy make an impact? In "Impact", Pastor John recounts that while excellence is not equivalent to perfection, when we give it our best, God honors our efforts in ways that frequently exceed our expectatio...
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47:27
A New Culture
Have you noticed that different jobs have different cultures? In "A New Culture", Pastor John describes the key elements of what someone should see in a Christ follower and how they are lived out at West Ridge.
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43:12
The End
What is the "day of the Lord" mentioned by the Apostle Peter? In "The End", Pastor John challenges us that since we don't know when that final day will come, the delay in when it comes is because "our Lord's patience gives people time to be sav...
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Instructions and Warnings
Do you realize that the truth is that you have all you need to live a Godly life? In "Instructions and Warnings" Pastor John recounts how the Apostle Peter both warns against false teaching in the Christian church, but also how God has "granted...
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Good Stewards of God's Grace
What do you do with what God has given you? In "Good Stewards of God's Grace" Pastor John examines the assurance from scripture that God cares for you and how he has given you gifts to accomplish good things, to love others, to show hospitality...
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Authority
Is authority important to God? In today's message entitled "Authority", Pastor John shares what God says about authority in three scenarios; government, marriage and the church.
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43:28
Identity of Seed
In the book of Peter, he describes us having been born again of imperishable seed. What will I get from this seed if I sow it properly? In "Identity of the Seed" Pastor John explains that when God's "seed" is planted in us, the expectation from...
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41:52
The Super Bloom
Are Jesus' words falling on "good soil" in your heart? In "The Super Bloom", Pastor John (welcome back!) describes how even long dormant nuggets of truth you hold can bloom again.
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36:58
The True State of the Church and the Unreached
Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? In "The True State of the Church and the Unreached", Pastor Todd shares examples of great faith from a...
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How is your love for Jesus?
Can you commit to take one step further out of your comfortable place than you've gone before? In "How is your love for Jesus?", Pastor David Moore reminds us that since God holds the highest position in the universe, our praise and admiration ...
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43:50
Remaining Unified
Does living in harmony with one another produce a better outcome than doing things "your own way"? In "Remaining Unified" Pastor Chris Mays from New Life Fellowship, provides many examples where "we" is more powerful than "me".
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48:45
Brian Henry - Hill City Church
When difficulties surround us, what is different about how Christians respond? Pastor Brian Henry reminds us that, as Jesus said "you are the light of the world". Light shines even brighter in darkness.
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39:27
The Turning of Our Hearts
Why do some say "church isn't relevant to them"? in "The Turning of Our Hearts", Pastor John Nuzzo from Victory Family Church shares that while God and God's Word are always the same, the method of presenting both doesn't necessarily have to be...
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Principle of Prospering and Succeeding
Do successes or failures you've experienced define who you are in God's eyes? In "Principle of Prospering and Succeeding" Pastor John recounts what the Bible says, including the story of Joseph and how the multiple "failures" or trials he exper...
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40:10
Test?
How does God test us? In "Test?" Pastor Bryan shows that a testing or challenge is an opportunity to rise to the challenge and follow God's path. As it says in Malachi 3:7 "... Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord..."
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The Principle of First
What does it mean when the Bible says "we have robbed God"? How could we do that? In "The Principle of First" Pastor John reminds us that God only asks us to do what is best for us. We should do it!
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40:12
Meditate Then Do
Do you want to be successful and prosper? In "Meditate Then Do" Pastor John explains that when we go our own ways and ignore God's rules for our lives, we essentially fall into the hand of the the enemy of God.
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The Armor of God
Are we able to resist all of what the enemy throws at us? In "The Armor of God" Pastor John reviews Ephesians 6 where the Apostle Paul assures us that if we "put on all of God’s armor" we "will be able to stand firm against all strategies of th...
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A Believer's Call - Part 2
What does it mean when the Apostle Paul says "be careful how you live"? In "A Believer's Call - Part 2", Pastor John outlines chapter 5 of the book of Ephesians and shows us that, like parents teaching children, God gives us limits because he w...
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