Eagle Ridge Church of God Sermons

Reset 2026: Discipleship Pathway

For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me, and at the last day I will raise them up. As it is written in the Scriptures, ‘Theywill all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns fromhim comes to me.  John 6:44-45

Wanting more of God means He is drawing you.

• This demands movement, that demonstrates faith.

Moving in the direction of Jesus’ invitation.

(Bridge Diagram)

1. Jesus is asking us, “Come & See what I amabout”…Invitation to explore

Public Space  

• That happens at Sunday Morning Worship

Social Space

Jesus is asking us, “Come and follow me”…Invitation to learn

Personal Space  This happens at Bridge Groups

2. Jesus is asking us, “Come & Join me inwhat I’m doing”…Invitation to serve others

• This happens inside our church and outside

Outside the church

• Cultivate

• Our partner organizations like: Adoption Option, Young Lives, Reach the Forgotten, Open Door, Warner Camp

• International Partners: United for Uganda, Guatemala Mission Trip

In the church family

• Tech/sound, Children, Youth, Greeting/Ushering, Pickle ball, Visiting, Worship, Clerical/financial, Funeral dinners & Soup on Sunday etc., Beaverton Community Dinners Use your imagination...

 Ephesians 2:9-10

3. Jesus is asking us, “Come and Remain withme”…Invitation to multiply His Kingdom

Intimate spaceJohn 15:3-5 

• This happens in Builder Cohorts

2 Corinthians 5:19-20

Released to make The Kingdom present for others

Ephesians 1:22-23

Discovering -> learning -> serving -> multiplying

What is my next step of faith?

1. Commit to our winter teaching series!
2. Attend our Come & See Class beginning next week.
3. Ask Melissa about finding a Bridge Group
4. Allow Tammy to mobilize you for service.  
5. Ask how you can support our mission financially

Christmas Things We Don't Pack Away:

JOY

Luke 2:10 NIV

• Joy and happiness are not the same thing.

Psalms 21:6 NIV, James 1:2-3 ESV

PEACE

• Know God, Know Peace. No God, No Peace.

John 14:27 NLT, Philippians 4:4-7 NIV

1. Rejoice

2. Stop worrying

3. Instead, Pray

LIGHT

Luke 2:28-32 NIV

• Jesus is the Light to to shine for you.

John 8:12 NLT

• Jesus is the Light for you to reflect to others.

Matthew 5:14-16 NLT

Steps of Obedience:

1. Where has Jesus shone His light into your life this past year?
2. Where do you think He may be calling you to reflect His light?

A Nativity Story

The Wisemen: The gift of the gift

Week 4

Recognizing the Gift

Matthew 2:1-2 & 10-12

Responding with Worship

Psalm 96:8-9

•  What is one way I can demonstrate how valuable Jesus is this week?

Releasing Our Hearts

Proverbs 23:26, Matthew 23:23

Reflecting the Gift

2 Corinthians 9:15

The Nativity Story

The Shepherd: Gathered & Carried

Week 3

The Shepherd who seeks…He comes looking for us.

Luke 15:4-7

•  I’m going to contact _____________ motivated by love.

 How do think we measure success measure the success of Eagle Ridge?

The Shepherd who lifts…He carries us when we can't walk.

Isaiah 40:11

•  ______________________might need me to carry him/her. 

The Shepherd who Unites…He gathers all kinds into one flock.

John 10:14-16

• I need to invite ____________________ to church or my bridge group.

• Is there someone I need to introduce myself to today?   

The Shepherd who holds close…He keeps us near His heart.

Deuteronomy 33:27

I am one in whom Christ dwells and delights, and I live in his unshakableKingdom!

A Nativity Story- Mary & Joseph: Saying Yes to God

Week 2

God's Call often comes in unexpected ways.

Luke 1:26-38

• Tell someone and reflect with them.  
• Encourage someone with an *ICNU conversation.  (I see in you)

God's Plan often costs us something.

 Matthew 1:18-25

•  Count the cost with trust and courage. 

God's Promises are worth the risk.

Luke 2:1-7

• “I am perfectly positioned to produce perseverance.” 
• I need to encourage __________________ to “keep going you are very close.”

God's Call Often Comes in Unexpected Ways

• Tell someone and reflect with them.  
• Encourage someone with an *ICNU conversation.

God's Plan Often Costs Us Something

• Count the cost with trust and courage.

God's Promises Are Worth the Risk

• “I am perfectly positioned to produce perseverance.”       
• I need to encourage ________________ to “keep going you are very close.”

A Nativity Story: Gabriel, God’s Quiet Glory

Week 1

The God Who Thunders.

Luke 2:8 NIV

I personally experienced God’s thunder like this: ____________________________

As a Church we experience God’s thunder like this: __________________________

The God Who Whispers

1 Kings 19:11–12

Where can I add moments of silence this season? _______________________

The God Who Waits

2 Peter 3:9

I need to reinterpret_____________ as God’s patience not his denial or rejection. 

The God Who Dwells.

John 1:14

Redeeming the Holidays: Looking to Serve, Not Be Served

Week 4

Redeem = to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.

How can I make this season an opportunity to see The Kingdom and make it present for others?

Romans 12:1-2, Mark 10:44

• We serve because Jesus served!

Mark 8:33-35

• Serve now not just when its sentimental.

Matthew 6:1-4

• Service gets our focus off self and onto God & neighbor.

Ephesians 2:9-10

I am one in whom Christ dwells and delights, and I live in his unshakable Kingdom.

• You were designed for this.

Matthew 6:31-33

Steps toward redeeming the holidays:

1. Begin the mobilization process now.

2. Set your focus now!

Philippians 4:6-8

Redeeming the Holiday’s:

Am I managing my expectations?

Am I choosing gratitude regardless of the circumstances?

Am I present with God and the people around me?

Am I looking to serve or waiting to be served?

Redeeming the Holidays: Be Present

Week 3

Redeem = To gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment.

How can I make this an opportunity to see The Kingdom and make it present for others?

Be present with God…

Colossians 1:21-231. Be aware of His Presence and Power!2. Believe the truth about our positionHebrews 10:21-23

Be present with people.Luke 10:38-42, Philippians 4:6-7

1. Be aware of our Presence and Power!2. Believe the truth about our position

Redeeming the Holidays begins here:

Identify distractions or barriers to being present:

1. With God

2. With Others

Make and execute a plan for being present:

1. With God

2. With Others

Redeeming the Holidays: Choose Gratitude

Week 2

Redeem = to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment:

How can I make this season an opportunity to see The Kingdom and make it present for others?

• Choose gratitude. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 50:19-21)
• Choose gratitude …By focusing my attention on what God is restoring. (Romans 8:28-29, 1 Timothy 1:12-13)
• Choose gratitude…By giving God all the credit.

(Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 12:28-29)Gratitude as a lifestyle only happens when I want to know God better. (Colossians 2:7)

Redeeming that holidays begin here:

1. Practicing it together, now.
2. Ending your day gratitude toward God.

First in the series titled, "Redeeming the Holidays"

Bible verses: Philippians 4:6-8 & 10-12

Sermon notes:

Redeem = to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment.

How can I make this season an opportunity to make The Kingdom present for others?...By managing my expectations

John 16:31-33

• Choose peace that isn’t controlled by your circumstances

When you worry…start praying…give thanks for God’s goodness…focus your thoughts on what is solid.

• Choose hope that is properly placed.

Matthew 6:31-33

• Choose to accept how Jesus sees you.

This will grow your sense of contentment and allow for Greater Expectations!

Here are some “Great Expectations!”

· To meet Jesus again.

· To refocus my life on King Jesus and his kingdom.

· To see his kingdom exploding around me.

· “I get to serve and not be served.”

· I can influence people because I am slightly less anxious.

· Brokenness in others to be revealed so I can be a part of their healing.

Start redeeming the holiday season:

1. Give it back to God!

2. Acknowledge my destructive expectations and pessimism. ________________

3. Focus my attention during November on this:

Philippians 4:6-8 & Matthew 6:31-33