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The Ridge – Weekly Message
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The Ridge weekly message podcast is a production of The Ridge church in Ankeny, Iowa. At The Ridge, we invite people to grow, connect and serve. Subscribe to this podcast for weekly Bible-based messages that teach how to live that out. And if you’re looking to go deeper, check out our Beyond the Sermon (BTS) episodes. These supplements to our weekly message will feature a Q&A with the pastor that provides additional context, insight and application steps based on the week’s message.
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Beyond the Sermon: Is it Ever Ok to Lie?
2d ago00:16:41Tap to summarizeIn Joshua chapter 2 God chooses a prostitute, Rahab, to hide two Israelite spies from the king of Jericho. To do so, she must lie to the king, yet she is honored by God and protected by Him. Does this imply that it might be permissible to lie under certain circumstances? If so, how do we go about determining if and when this might happen?Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss these questions and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon.
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Lessons from Rahab
2d ago00:30:41Tap to summarizeGod instructed Joshua to take and possess the Promised Land. To do so, the first city Israel must conquer is Jericho. Refusing to go into battle blind, Joshua sends two spies into the city on a reconnaissance mission. The men find themselves at the home of Rahab. But soon the king of Jericho is tipped off and sends soldiers to her house in search of the spies. What happens next and what can we learn from it all yet today as followers of Jesus.Message by Mike Van ReesScripture referenced: Joshua 2
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Beyond the Sermon: How Can We Experience God's Strength in Our Lives?
1w ago00:20:18Tap to summarizeGod encourages Joshua and the Israelites with these words: "Be strong and courageous … I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Joshua 1:6,9) Fear is common to us all and is often overwhelming and consuming. If this is the command God gives, what does it look like to walk in His strength? How can we experience His strength in the midst of fearful situations? Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss these questions and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon.
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Be Strong and Courageous
1w ago00:25:16Tap to summarizeIt's not uncommon to get the Bible backward. When we read or hear about the people in the Bible we assume they are heroic men and women who know no fear and laugh in the face of danger. But if we pay careful attention and take a closer look, we see something a little different. Message by Mike Van ReesScripture referenced: Joshua 1:1–18
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Beyond the Sermon: How Can I Know God is With Me?
2w ago00:19:42Tap to summarizeOne thing God guarantees us in the Bible is His promised presence with us. But what does that look like or feel like? What are some ways we can seek to be mindful of God's presence throughout our day? Join Ridge Director of Strategic Planning and Communication Dayne Logan and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss these questions and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon.
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To Go With God
2w ago00:30:17Tap to summarizeExodus 33 is all about who. Of course, it is about the Israelites. But it's also about God and His place and role in our lives. When we look closer at this passage of Scripture, we see the Israelites did a lot of things wrong. But there was an important something they did right. Message by Dayne LoganScripture referenced: Exodus 33
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Beyond the Sermon: What is God's Role and Our Role in Facing Life's Challenges?
3w ago00:16:23Tap to summarizeGod has brought the Israelites to the edge of the Promised Land. Moses sends out troops to scout out the land but there is a problem – it's inhabited and fortified! The Israelites are facing a challenge of huge proportions. Which raises the question for us: how do we go about facing challenges in our lives? Is it solely on us to figure it out or should we "let go and let God"? Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss these questions and more on this week's Beyond the Sermon.
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The Importance of Perspective
3w ago00:28:17Tap to summarizeIsrael has reached the border of the Promised Land. But before entering in, Moses wisely sends twelve spies into Canaan to scout the area and gather intelligence. After 40 days they return with a report but with differing perspectives. Though they all saw and witnessed the same thing, ten spies are at odds with two. Which perspective is accurate? Message by Mike Van ReesScripture referenced: Numbers 13
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Rebellion and Its Consequences
May 2500:29:00Tap to summarizeGod gives Saul detailed instructions to carry out a brutal mission. It was direction he didn't like and didn't want to do. So, Saul only partially obeys the command he was given. This act of rebellion and its consequences affect Saul deeply. There's much for us to see and learn from the situation. Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: 1 Samuel 15
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Beyond the Sermon: Why Did God Command the Destruction of an Entire People Group?
May 2500:17:55Tap to summarizeNot far into 1 Samuel 15, God gives Saul and the Israelite army some brutal orders, commanding them to destroy the Amalekites: men, women, children and cattle. At first read, this seems rather harsh and severe. What do we do with it? How should we approach this passage and others like it? Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they uncover some tools to help us better understand Bible passages like this.
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