The truth of God’s sovereignty can cause us to ask: If God is all powerful, why do we see so much suffering in the world? Why doesn’t He intervene? Why? In his questioning, Habakkuk leads us to the answer.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Habakkuk 1:5–11

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When we hear of idols or idolatry, visions of  primitive people gathered around a statue can come to mind. It's easy to assume that when the Bible speaks of idols, it's something of the past. Thousands of years later, however, the subject of idols proves to be as relevant as ever.

Join Will Herron, Director of Discipleship, and Ridge Marketing and Communication Manager Dayne Logan as they discuss identifying idols in our lives as well as why giving God control is the way to true life.

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What does Israel’s struggle with idols and idolatry have to do with us today? We don’t carve idols out of wood or cast them out of metal. Maybe not. But the subject of idols still proves to be as relevant as ever.

Message by Dayne Logan

Scripture referenced: Isaiah 44:13–20

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In the first chapter of Habakkuk, the prophet is crying out to God in the midst of doubt and confusion. As believers, how can we use doubt and confusion as a positive in our relationship with God?

Join Will Herron, Director of Discipleship, and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they discuss the ways in which doubt and lament play essential roles in a healthy relationship with God.

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Habakkuk is struggling to reconcile a good God with the pervasiveness of the pain, evil and suffering around Him. In Chapter 1 of Habakkuk, we see him cry out to God. So, what does God do with Habakkuk's questions and doubt and confusion? What can we, as followers of Jesus, learn from His response?

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Habakkuk 1:1–4

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This Sunday we began a new sermon series titled "Nevertheless" on the Book of Habakkuk. The new series will take us through a conversation between an ordinary man, Habakkuk, and God Himself.

Join Will Herron, Director of Discipleship, and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they start off our series by exploring ways to recognize God's presence in our day-to-day lives.

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Don’t miss this simple truth found in the Bible over and over: God talks to ordinary people. It’s the big idea of the book of Habakkuk, and it’s the center of our new sermon series, Nevertheless. This Sunday and in the coming weeks, we’ll see what it means to have a personal relationship with God.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Habakkuk 1:1

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How do we find happiness and joy in life? Depending on who you ask, you may receive a different answer. For some it's money, for others it's their career or their achievements in life. But what does the Bible teach us about living life to the full? What is the "good life" according to Jesus?

Join Will Herron, Director of Discipleship, and Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees as they close out our series on the gospel of Luke by reflecting on the rich life God invites us into. 

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The Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes. More than morals and rules, the sermon reveals what the “good life” looks like. But His depiction isn’t terribly attractive: Blessed are those who are poor, who hunger, who weep. Blessed are those who are hated, excluded and insulted. Seems like Jesus has it all wrong. Does He?

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Luke 6

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On this special edition of Beyond the Sermon we hear from international speaker, Carol Herron. For the last 50 years + Carol has been ministering/teaching both at home in N Ireland and around the world. The following message is taken from a Women’s Gathering night at The Ridge on Sept 11th, 2023.