Recent research shows that high percentages of Christians aged 20 – 40 believe that sex outside of marriage is ok for followers of Jesus. But what does the Bible say? In what ways does the Bible affirm and challenge the modern sexual ethic?

 Join BTS Host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they explore these questions and more using Galatians 5:16-26 as a guiding text.  

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Galatians chapter five contains the most well-known verses of the entire book as Paul talks about the desires of the flesh and life in the Spirit. In particular, verses 22 and 23 list the fruit of the Holy Spirit. What is it, though, and how is it produced in our lives?

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Galatians 5:16–26

Research shows there are few things more impactful on our mental health than having an attitude of gratefulness. In Luke 17 we see 10 lepers healed by Jesus but only one returns to give thanks. So how do we develop a heart that is ready to return with thanks when we encounter God's goodness? 

Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Ministry and Leadership Director Julie Wiemann as they explore ways to grow in gratitude.

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In this section of Scripture, we see that all 10 lepers are healed. Yet only one returns to thank Jesus and only one commits to live differently as a result of Jesus’ gift. So, what does that mean to us and for us today?  

Message by Julie Wiemann

Scripture referenced: Luke 17:11–19

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This past Sunday Pastor Mike announced an exciting new building campaign at The Ridge featuring a new RidgeKids space, updated café and chapel area. But why now and why these specific additions/updates?

Listen in as Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees explains the backstory of the expansion and explores the reasoning behind the campaign.

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Enough talk. It’s time to take action. We’re launching ministry expansion at The Ridge in response to the mission given by Jesus to us. In obedience, we are ready to do something that will have a lasting and far-reaching impact for Jesus in this community and in our world.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Select passages from Psalms, Matthew, and Mark

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This week we finish off our current sermon series by exploring the last part of our new mission statement: connecting to purpose. 

Join BTS Host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they discuss why finding God's purpose for your life, rather than creating your own, is so critical to finding true life. 

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For the last few weeks, we’ve focused on different aspects of our new mission statement: Connecting to Jesus, people and purpose — essentially what God has placed us here to do. Now we focus on purpose — on the meaning of this life we’ve been given, on God’s will for our lives.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Select passages from Matthew, Mark and John

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God has designed us to share life with one another. We’re not meant to be alone. Through this special community-focused Encounter Sunday of personal testimony, we see the importance of Christian community and of prioritizing God-centered relationships.

Videos from this service can be found here.

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This week we continue unpacking our new mission statement: Connecting to Jesus, people and purpose. 

Join BTS Host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they discuss why community with other followers of Jesus is critical to our spiritual health, as well as what we can do when we are hurt by those in the church. 

Resource: Download our "On Mission" devotional here. This resource comes alongside Pastor Mike's messages each week providing Scripture, short reflection and questions for personal or group use.

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