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Ramsey Heights Baptist Church
Welcome to home for all of our audio messages At Ramsey Heights. We hope that each week you find answers to life through God's Word with us.
Life is constantly changing, but God calls His people to remain steady.In the opening message of our study through 2 Peter, we discover that salvation isn't the finish line—it's the beginning of a lifelong journey of spiritual growth. Learn what it means to become more like Christ, why spiritual maturity matters, and how God uses everyday life to shape a faith that stands firm.
Who gets to decide what's right and wrong?Our culture says morality changes with the times, but Genesis 3 reveals that this isn't a new debate. It's the oldest temptation in history. Satan's strategy has always been to convince us that we should determine morality for ourselves instead of trusting God's authority.In Part 3 of our Against the Current series, we'll uncover Satan's timeless playbook, see where our culture continues to repeat the same lies, and discover why God's commands aren't meant to restrict us—they're meant to protect us.
What captures your heart, your attention, and your trust? Whether we realize it or not, every person worships something. The question isn't if you worship—it's what or who is worthy of your worship.In this message from our Against the Current series, we'll discover why the world constantly offers false promises through modern-day idols and why only the one true God has proven Himself worthy of our complete devotion. If you've ever searched for identity, security, or satisfaction in anything other than Christ, this message will challenge and encourage you to turn your worship back to the One who never fails.
Fear dominates the headlines.Bad news fills our feeds.Uncertainty surrounds us every day.So why can Christians live with hope?In week two of Against the Current, we discover that biblical hope isn't wishful thinking—it's a confident expectation rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ. When you know how the story ends, it changes how you live today.
The world says there are many paths to God.Jesus made a very different claim.In the first message of our Against the Current series, we'll discover why Jesus is the only way to eternal life—and why that's actually the greatest invitation ever offered. God isn't trying to keep people out. Through Jesus, He's inviting us home.
His love wasn't earned. It wasn't deserved. It was grace.This final message in the BETRAYED series challenges us to receive that grace personally and then extend it to those who have hurt us.
Discover how God's warnings are not merely acts of judgment, but expressions of His love and desire to protect His people by calling them back to Himself.
Jesus wasn't surprised by Judas.He wasn't shocked by Peter.And He isn't shocked by you.In this message from our BETRAYED series, we discover the incredible truth that Jesus knew exactly what was coming—and chose to love anyway. His love isn't passive, conditional, or earned. It's pursuing, forgiving, and relentless.
Unforgiveness feels justified. It feels protective. Sometimes it even feels righteous.But what if the person you're hurting most is yourself?In this message from our BETRAYED series, we discover how Satan uses unforgiveness as a weapon, why bitterness spreads far beyond us, and how God's path of forgiveness leads to freedom, healing, and peace.
Forgiveness sounds good until someone hurts you.When betrayal runs deep, everything in us wants justice, revenge, or at least an apology. But Jesus calls us to something different.In this message, we'll discover why forgiveness isn't based on what someone deserves, how God's grace changes the way we see others, and why letting go may be the first step toward healing.
Last week we learned that God has a purpose in betrayal.This week we discover something even deeper: sometimes the greatest gift God gives us in our pain isn't an explanation—it's a closer relationship with Him.In Psalm 34, David teaches us how to experience God's presence when life hurts, trust His goodness when circumstances don't make sense, and find joy even in the middle of betrayal.
Missionary Michael Strong shares his powerful testimony of growing up in church while still not truly knowing the Lord, and how God called him to reach people many others overlook. Using Jesus’ parables of the treasure hidden in a field and the pearl of great price, Michael challenges us to see the value of the gospel and the worth of every soul. He also shares about the work God is doing through church planting ministry in Minnesota and the vision moving forward.
Betrayal cuts deep because it comes from people we trusted most.In this message, we walk through Joseph’s story and discover a hard but hope-filled truth: God is still working even when people wound us. Your pain is real. Your scars matter. But betrayal does not get the final word.Healing is possible. Forgiveness is possible. God still has a purpose for your life.
Jesus didn’t call us to sit still—He called us to grow.In this message, we unpack the real mission of the church: not just leading people to Jesus, but helping them grow into fully devoted disciples. From knowing God to living it out, this is about taking your faith beyond belief and into action.The question isn’t if you’re a disciple. The question is: what’s your next step?
What if the reason we’re not sharing the gospel… is because we’re not praying for the opportunity?In Colossians 4 and Ephesians 6, Paul—one of the boldest voices for the gospel—asks for prayer. Not for comfort, but for open doors and the ability to speak when those doors appear.In this message, we see three powerful ways we should be praying: for opportunity, for ability, and for a deeper passion for people who need Jesus.God still opens doors. The question is—will we walk through them?
What kind of prayer does God actually respond to?In 1 Chronicles 4, buried in a long list of names, one man stands out. Jabez prays a simple but powerful prayer—and God answers him.But this isn’t about a formula. It’s about the heart behind the prayer.In this message, we explore what made Jabez’s prayer different, what it reveals about God, and how a humble, selfless heart changes the way we pray. When our desires begin to align with God’s, our prayers become more than words—they become a cry for God to work through us.
What if the reason we don’t pray… is because we don’t really care?In Romans 10:1, Paul reveals a powerful connection between desire and prayer. His heart was burdened for people who were lost—and that burden drove him to cry out to God.In this message, we define what real prayer actually is and uncover why so many of us struggle to pray consistently. Is it discipline… or is it something deeper?If there’s no burden, there will be no prayer. But when God changes your heart, prayer stops being routine—and starts becoming real.
Everything in the Christian faith rises or falls on one moment—the resurrection of Jesus.The cross paid the price, but the empty grave proves the payment was accepted. In Matthew 28, we see three powerful responses to the resurrection: surprise, fear, and joy. Each one reveals why the resurrection matters for us today.Because Jesus rose from the dead, we know He keeps His promises, He has power over death, and He offers real hope for eternal life.This isn’t just a story—it’s the reason we have hope.
What do you do when God feels distant… silent… even absent?In Psalm 22, David pours out raw pain, loneliness, and desperation — words that later echo from the cross itself. But this psalm doesn’t end in despair. It moves from suffering to hope, from abandonment to victory.In this message, we see how human pain, the consequences of sin, and the promise of rescue all meet in Jesus. He endured abandonment so we could be adopted. Because of Him, hurt and hope can exist together — and suffering never has the final word.
Isaiah 53 gives one of the clearest pictures in the Old Testament of Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice. Long before the cross, God promised that a Servant would come who would carry our sin, bear our grief, and pay our debt before God.In this message, we explore what the Servant was paying, how He paid it, and why He was willing to suffer in our place. Jesus didn’t die as a victim—He died as our substitute.Because of Him, the judgment we deserved was satisfied, and the freedom we could never earn was offered as a gift.
In Exodus 12, God declared that judgment was coming. Every home in Egypt would face the consequences of sin. But God also provided a way of escape.A spotless lamb would be sacrificed, and its blood placed over the doorposts. When judgment came, the homes covered by the blood would be spared.This powerful moment in Israel’s history points forward to something greater. Jesus is the true Lamb of God whose blood was shed to save us from judgment.In this message we explore the seriousness of sin, the justice of God, and the incredible grace He provides through Jesus Christ.
Just like our bodies need food, our souls need something deeper. In this message, we explore Jesus’ words about abiding in Him as the vine and what it means to stay connected to the source of true life.Using the simple but powerful idea of hunger, this message shows how our need for food reflects our greater need for closeness with God. That theme ultimately leads us to the Lord’s Supper, where the bread and cup remind us that Jesus Himself is our true sustenance.Join us as we learn what it means to remain in Christ and find the life only He can give.
In Acts 5, the early church didn’t just talk about Jesus—their lives backed it up. God worked through them with power, their unity gave them credibility, and their boldness came with a cost.But not all boldness is the same.This message draws a clear line between biblical boldness and worldly confrontation. One points people to Jesus with truth and grace. The other pushes people away with pride and anger.As pressure rises, every believer has a choice: stay silent, fight the wrong battles, or live with a boldness that actually leads people to Christ.👉 Listen now and discover what real, gospel-centered boldness looks like.
In Acts 3–4, Peter and John preach the gospel—and it costs them. Arrested, threatened, pressured to be silent… and yet they refuse to stop speaking about Jesus.This message explores what a true gospel heart looks like: grace instead of judgment, confidence in God’s long-term plan, and a clear call to repentance. It also asks a hard question—what do we value more than the gospel?When the pressure rises, do we shrink back—or live fearless anyway?👉 Listen now and discover what happens when the gospel matters more than comfort.
What kind of church does Jesus want? Acts 2 gives us a clear answer. The early church passionately invited people to Jesus, revealed Him through their actions, and lived with hearts fully devoted to glorifying God. The result wasn’t hype or manipulation—it was repentance, obedience, and God adding to His church daily.This message walks through Acts 2:40–47 and challenges us to see the gospel clearly, live it faithfully, and trust God to do the saving work He has always done.👉 Listen now and discover what happens when a church follows Jesus’ design instead of its own.
In Exodus 32, God’s people traded trust in the living God for a golden calf—and the consequences were devastating. In this message, our Student Pastor walks through the story of the golden calf and shows how idols corrupt hearts, distort worship, and pull people away from faithful obedience to God.The message doesn’t stop in Exodus. It challenges us to examine the modern idols that compete for our affection and trust today, reminding us that God alone deserves first place in our lives.👉 Listen now and be reminded why God demands our full devotion—and why nothing else comes close.
The early church didn’t grow because of talent, strategy, or personality. It grew because the Holy Spirit arrived with power, unity, and purpose. In Acts 2, we see the moment God filled His people, empowered their gifts, and made it clear that the good news of Jesus is for everyone.This message reminds us that the church was never meant to operate in human strength alone—but in Spirit-filled obedience.👉 Listen now and see what happens when a church follows God’s blueprint for power, unity, and mission.
What kind of church does Jesus want? Not the one we grew up in. Not the one down the road. And not the one built on preferences or tradition. In Acts 1, Jesus gives His blueprint for the church—one directed by the Holy Spirit, sent into the world, and united in heart and purpose.As we step into a new year, this message challenges us to surrender ownership, align with God’s passion, and become the church Jesus designed.👉 Listen now and discover the blueprint Jesus gave for His church—and what it means for us today.
Every story of salvation is a reminder that God is always at work—even when we don’t see it. In this powerful testimony, one of our church family members shares how Jesus transformed his life and how the faithful prayers of a mother played a role in his journey to Christ.This story is a reminder that no one is beyond God’s reach and that persistent prayer matters more than we realize.👉 Listen now and be encouraged by a story of salvation, prayer, and God’s faithfulness.
John thought he knew Jesus—until he saw Him in glory. In Revelation 1, the eternal Son of God reveals Himself as the First and the Last, the High Priest who stands among His churches, and the King who holds authority over death itself. This vision reminds us that Jesus is not just the Savior who came—He is the King who reigns forever.👉 Listen now and see the eternal Jesus unveiled in power, holiness, and love.
Jesus didn’t enter the world in power, wealth, or status—He chose humility. He chose poverty. He chose faithfulness over prestige. In Luke 2, the eternal Son of God takes on flesh, steps into our humanity, and begins His rescue mission in a manger.The same Jesus who valued Mary and Joseph’s faithfulness is the Jesus who came in humility to save us.👉 Listen now and see how the humility of Jesus reveals the heart of God and the hope of the gospel.
Gideon was hiding, afraid, and convinced he was the weakest person in the weakest family. But Jesus came to him, spoke identity over him, and called him into what He would empower him to become. In Judges 6, the eternal Son of God pursues Gideon, names him, strengthens him, and reveals Himself as “The LORD is Peace.”👉 Listen now and see how Jesus speaks identity into weakness and brings peace into the places we hide.
Joshua thought he was preparing for battle—but Jesus showed up to show him who was really in command. In Joshua 5–6, the eternal Son of God appears as the Commander of the Lord’s Armies, reminding Joshua that the real question isn’t “Is God on my side?” but “Am I on His?”This passage reveals a Jesus who fights for His people, leads His people, and keeps every promise by His power—not ours.👉 Listen now and see how Jesus fights the battles He calls you into and wins them by His power alone.
Moses wasn’t looking for God—but God came looking for him. In Exodus 3, the eternal Jesus appears in the burning bush, revealing His holiness, His compassion, and His plan to rescue His people. The same “I AM” who stepped down to deliver Israel is the One who steps into our world and calls us into His mission.👉 Listen now and see how the eternal, holy, all-knowing Jesus rescues, restores, and sends His people.
When Jacob wrestled with God, it wasn’t punishment—it was transformation. In Genesis 32, the eternal Jesus met Jacob face-to-face, not to destroy him but to change him. This encounter shows that when we struggle with God, He doesn’t push us away; He pulls us close, changing our name, our nature, and our future.👉 Watch now and see how wrestling with God can lead to the greatest blessing of your life.
Faith isn’t believing in what you can see—it’s trusting in who God is, even when you don’t understand. In Genesis 22, Abraham faces the ultimate test of obedience, only to discover that God had already provided the substitute. The same Jehovah Jireh who provided for Abraham has already provided for us through Jesus.👉 Listen now and see how faith reveals God’s character and how His provision always comes right on time.
Jesus has always been, will always be, and is always the same. In Genesis 16, He appeared to Hagar—the hurting, the abandoned, the unseen—and showed her that He is the God who sees. The same eternal Jesus who met her in the desert still meets us in our pain today.👉 Listen now and see how the unchanging Jesus still finds and heals the broken.
You weren’t just saved to be safe—you were saved to grow. God’s design is for every believer to mature, live like Jesus, and make disciples who make disciples. In this message, discover how a Believer Building Church multiplies growth by following Jesus’ commands and walking alongside others in faith.👉 Listen now and learn how your faith grows best when you help someone else grow too.
The DNA of a true disciple is simple: preach Jesus, believe Jesus can change anyone, and go wherever He sends. In this message, we explore what it means to be a Gospel-Driven church that doesn’t just believe in the mission—but lives it.👉 Listen now and discover how God’s design for your life and our church is to Go. Make. Disciples.
Who leads the church? It’s not a pastor, a board, or a denomination. Jesus is King, and He directs His church through His authority, His mission, and His Word. In this message, discover what it means for our DNA as believers to be rooted in Christ’s commands and how the church thrives by following the King.👉 Watch now and be reminded why Jesus’ authority over His church changes everything.
In this message from Ephesians 6, we dive into the power of prayer as a weapon in the Christian life. Prayer isn’t just a ritual—it’s a conversation with God that fuels our connection, strengthens our faith, and equips us for spiritual battles. We’ll explore how depending fully on God transforms our weakness into strength, how praying in the Spirit guides our requests, and how interceding for others arms us in the fight against Satan. Learn practical ways to build a lifestyle of prayer, trust God in your daily life, and experience His power in your relationships and ministry.
There’s a war happening all around us — but it’s not against flesh and blood. In this message from Ephesians 6:10–20, we learn how to put on the full armor of God to withstand Satan’s lies, sin’s pull, doubt, and condemnation. Discover how truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God equip you to stand firm.👉 Watch now and get equipped to stand strong in the spiritual battles you face.
God designed the structures of marriage, family, and work to bring freedom and flourishing—not frustration. In this message, we’ll look at how God calls husbands, wives, parents, children, employees, and employers to reflect the Gospel through the way they love, serve, and submit to one another.👉 Watch now to see how God’s plan transforms your home, your family, and your workplace.
In Ephesians 5, Paul calls us to walk differently because of who we are in Christ. We are children of God, called to imitate Him, walk in love, expose darkness with light, and walk wisely by the Spirit. This message unpacks what it means to model our lives after God, embrace our new identity in Christ, and let the Holy Spirit guide our steps.
How do we honor—or grieve—the Holy Spirit in everyday life? In this message from Ephesians 4:25–32, we’ll explore the difference between the old man and the new man, and how being made new in Christ transforms our words, our values, and our emotions. Discover how the Spirit shapes your speech, your treatment of others, and your response to life’s toughest moments.
What happens when Jesus meets us on our unclear and broken path? In Ephesians 4:17–24 and the story of Zacchaeus, we see that apart from Christ, life leads to sin and destruction — but Jesus seeks us out, saves the lost, and makes us new. This message unpacks how the gospel changes everything: our direction, our heart, and our actions. Discover the power of putting off the old life and putting on the new life found in Jesus. Watch now and be encouraged to trust Him to change your heart.
What kind of church does God want? In Ephesians, we see God’s vision for His people — a church that reflects the character of Jesus, stands united in love, and is built up in truth by the Holy Spirit. This message unpacks how humility, gentleness, and patience are essential for unity, how love is the glue that holds us together despite our differences, and how spiritual gifts strengthen and steady the body of Christ. It’s a call to live out our faith in a way that glorifies Jesus and draws the world to Him. Watch now and be inspired to be the church God desires.
When life doesn’t make sense, how do we keep trusting God? In Job 23, Job wrestles with deep questions and struggles to understand what God is doing — yet he refuses to let go of his trust. In his very first message, Student Pastor Nathan Johnson shares how we can anchor our faith in God’s character, even when we can’t see the whole picture. Discover how Scripture reveals who God is and why He is worthy of your trust in every season. Watch now and be encouraged to lean on His unchanging nature in your hardest moments.
In Christ, no one is left out. God’s plan has always been to bring people together—regardless of background, history, or culture—through Jesus. In this message, we discover the power of spiritual equality, the bond that Christ’s love creates, and the fullness God wants to pour into our lives. You’re not just invited—you’re included.
What does it mean to belong to God—and with others?In this message, we explore the radical grace of God that saves us, unites us, and builds us together. You’ll discover why salvation isn’t earned, how every person is invited, and how the church is meant to reflect God’s glory as one body.Let this message reshape the way you view salvation, identity, and your place in God’s family.
we discover how sin separates us from God—but Jesus restores what was lost. This message dives deep into the mercy of God, the meaning of spiritual life, and the beauty of reconciliation through the cross. This isn't behavior modification—it's resurrection.
How do you know you really belong to God?Ephesians 1 says that the moment we believe in Jesus, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit—a permanent guarantee that we are His forever. It’s not just a feeling. It’s a spiritual reality backed by God’s promise. This message will help you walk with security, confidence, and peace, knowing that the Holy Spirit is both your proof and your pledge.
What if everything about your faith—your salvation, your security, your standing with God—was already finished?In Ephesians 1, Paul shows us that salvation isn’t something we earn—it’s something God does. From beginning to end, it’s His work: He chooses, He redeems, He forgives, He adopts, and He secures us with His Spirit. We’re not working for grace; we’re living from it. If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t enough for God, this message will remind you that Jesus already was.
How do we know the Bible is true?In this final message of Ink and Eternity, we confront the most important question: Can I trust the Bible—and the Jesus it reveals? From historical evidence to prophetic fulfillment to cultural transformation, the Bible has stood the test of time. Its power is unmatched, its authors died for what they saw, and its words continue to change lives today.If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or been challenged by cynicism, this message will give you confidence—not just in a book, but in the God behind it.
The Bible doesn’t just inform—it performs. It cuts, cleans, convicts, and changes.In this message, we explore what it means for the Word of God to be living and active, like a sword that exposes both our sin and God’s holiness. When we truly engage Scripture, it doesn’t leave us the same. It calls us to repentance, pushes sin out, and fills us with truth and joy. If you’ve been reading the Bible without being changed, this message is your wake-up call.
Not all teaching is God’s teaching—even when it sounds spiritual.This week in Ink and Eternity, we look at how the Bible warns us to protect Scripture’s purity. When we elevate man-made rules to the level of doctrine, we don’t just burden others—we risk misrepresenting God Himself. Jesus called it out in the Pharisees, and Paul challenged it in the early church. This message will help you discern the difference between doctrine, tradition, and personal conviction—and why only one has the authority to transform lives.
Why does this book still change lives?In Ink and Eternity, we explore why the Bible is far more than ink on paper—it’s the inspired, God-breathed Word that exposes deception, awakens hearts, and equips us for every good work. Whether you’ve drifted from God’s Word or just need a renewed hunger, this message will challenge you to lean into Scripture as your source of truth and power.
What makes someone truly great in God’s Kingdom? It's not status, platform, or self-confidence—it’s transformation and humility.In this message, we unpack Jesus’ answer to the disciples’ question: “Who is the greatest?” His response wasn’t a success story—it was a child. We look at how becoming great for God starts with heart transformation, grows through humility, and is displayed in how we care for others. If you’ve been chasing recognition or performance, this message will reset your vision for what true greatness really looks like.
What makes someone great in God’s eyes? It’s not age, skill, or outward strength—it’s the heart.In this message, we look at the story of David: a young, overlooked shepherd boy with a heart fully set on God. While others saw size, God saw surrender. While Goliath flexed strength, David revealed God’s glory. Greatness in the Kingdom doesn’t wait for age or perfection—it begins with a heart aligned with God’s purpose.We’ll also introduce Nathan Johnson, our new Student Pastor, as he prepares to lead the next generation with that same kind of heart.This message will challenge you to give God your heart, trust Him with your youth, and live to display His greatness—not your own.
What does it take to raise kids God’s way in a world that pulls the other direction?In this Journey Sunday message, we celebrate the sacred task of parenting—not just biologically, but biblically. From Deuteronomy 6 to Proverbs 3, God gives us a roadmap: love Him first, live your faith loud, and teach your children to follow Him in both word and example. Whether you’re dedicating your child or launching your senior into adulthood, this message is a call to lead with purpose and trust God for the outcome.🎙️ Watch or listen now to refocus your parenting on what truly lasts.
What if being great for God meant standing alone, breaking down, or being overlooked?In this message, we walk through the life of Elijah—not just his boldness, but his burnout. You’ll see how God shapes greatness through obedience, isolation, healing, and discipleship. Whether you feel strong or struggling, your calling isn’t canceled. God still works through the wounded.👉 Discover what greatness really looks like—when it's God-shaped, not spotlight-shaped.
What does it mean to be great for God?In this powerful message, we unpack four foundational truths from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that show us what real greatness looks like. It’s not about age, talent, or status—it’s about faith that obeys, courage to stand, commitment to community, and most importantly, a connection to Jesus.When the world demands compromise, will you stand firm in God?📖 Key Scriptures: Daniel 3, 1 Timothy 4:12, Exodus 20:4-5
📍 He Took My Place | Easter at Ramsey HeightsWhy do Christians celebrate Easter with such joy and reverence?Because Easter isn’t just about death—it’s about a victory that rewrote eternity.In this powerful Easter message, discover: ✔ Why every soul is born in need of salvation✔ How Jesus didn’t just die—He drank the full cup of God’s wrath in our place✔ What it means that Jesus defeated death and modeled eternal life for us✔ How you can know your name is written in the Book of LifeThis is more than a story. It’s your invitation to hope, freedom, and eternal life.📖 Key Texts: Genesis 2:16 | John 19:30 | Revelation 20:11-15
🎙️ "When Evil Looks Like It's Winning—Where Is God?"Habakkuk lived in a time of war, injustice, and broken systems—and he brought his doubts straight to God. But through a divine encounter with God’s holiness and power, his doubt transformed into unshakable devotion.📖 In this message, we uncover:Why God’s holiness includes both justice and mercy.How God uses His power to fight against evil and for His people.What it means to rejoice when everything else falls apart.If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your pain or how to keep hoping when life breaks down, this message is for you.📖 Key Scriptures: Habakkuk 3, Exodus 14, Judges 3, Joshua 10
🎙 Why Is Evil Winning? Wrestling with God’s Justice 🎙We’ve all been there—looking at the world, shaking our heads, and wondering, “God, why are You letting this happen?”Habakkuk saw the corruption, the violence, the injustice. He cried out, and God answered—but not how he expected.📖 In this message, we’ll uncover:✔ What to do when God’s answers don’t make sense.✔ How pride leads to destruction—but faith leads to life.✔ Why God’s justice is never late, even when it feels like it.If you’ve ever felt used, abused, attacked, or underappreciated, this message is for you. Hold on—your faith is about to grow!📖 Key Scriptures: Habakkuk 1:12-17, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Romans 3:10
🎙️ Why Does God’s Plan Seem So Unfair? 🎙️Habakkuk wrestled with deep questions—why does evil seem to win? Why does God use corrupt people for His purposes? Does He truly see what’s happening?📖 In this message, we explore:✔ How faith transforms our perspective when we invite God to correct us.✔ Why pride leads to spiritual corruption and distance from God.✔ How to trust God's plan even when it doesn't make sense.If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, injustice, or waiting on God, this message is for you!📖 Key Scriptures: Habakkuk 1:12-17, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Romans 3:10
🎙️ How Does God Speak Today? 🎙️Have you ever wished God would speak to you directly—a clear voice, a visible sign, or an unmistakable answer? Hebrews 1 reveals that God has already spoken in the most powerful and final way: through His Son, Jesus Christ.📖 In this message, we explore:✔ How God communicated in the Old Testament through prophets, visions, and signs.✔ Why Jesus is God’s final and ultimate Word to humanity.✔ How we can hear from God today through His revealed truth.If you've ever wrestled with doubt or felt like God is silent, this message will strengthen your faith and help you trust in His Word.📖 Key Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3, John 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:16
⏳ What do you do when God doesn’t seem to answer?Habakkuk wrestled with doubt, frustration, and fear, asking God why evil prospers and why He feels distant. But through the struggle, Habakkuk’s faith grew stronger, not weaker.✔ How do we trust God when life feels unfair?✔ Is it wrong to question God?✔ What if God’s silence is part of the answer?In this message, we explore how God welcomes our raw emotions and leads us from doubt to devotion. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your struggles, this is for you.📖 Key Scriptures: Habakkuk 1-3, Psalm 13, Matthew 27:46
💰 What does your offering say about your heart? 💰Giving isn’t just about money—it’s about worship, trust, and love. From Cain and Abel’s offering to Mary’s extravagant gift, Scripture reveals that what we give reflects who and what we truly value.✔ Do we give God our best or just what’s left?✔ Does our generosity reflect trust in the Provider or love for the provision?✔ Are we worshiping with our wallets the same way we worship with our words?Jesus gave everything for us. The real question is—does our giving reflect our gratitude?📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 4:3-5, Hebrews 11:4, Mark 14:3-9
💰 What if everything you believed about money was wrong? 💰We live in a world that tells us success comes from working harder, wanting more, borrowing big, and keeping everything for ourselves. But Proverbs reveals a different truth: Work is a pathway, greed is a curse, debt is a prison, and generosity is a blessing.In this message, we’ll break down God’s financial wisdom and uncover the life-changing power of generosity. When we handle money God’s way, we find freedom, purpose, and blessing beyond anything wealth alone can offer.🔹 Are you stuck in the debt trap?🔹 Is greed silently stealing your joy?🔹 What if giving wasn’t losing—but gaining?Let’s rethink money God’s way. Watch now and discover how to trust Him with your finances—just like you trust Him with your soul.📖 Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 22:7
Join us as we dive into the scripture to see what God's plan is for what he blesses us with.
Where can I find contentment? Where am I looking for contentment that is pulling me away from true contentment? Join us as we dive into God's word about money, happiness, and life.
Join us as we take a look at how Biblical money concepts influence our church financial decisions.
Join us as we talk about the destructive nature of sin over your life and the destructive power of Jesus over sin!
Its a New Year and God has plans for you! Join us as we talk about habits instead of resolutions that can help you thrive in your spiritual life.
Join us as Cody Stevens shares the story of how God has transformed his and his families life.
Christmas is here! Lets dive into the story of God's plan to bring salvation to the world and see how his plans are for our good and his glory.
Join us as we continue to follow the story of Jesus as the eternal king reveals to us what his eternal kingdom looks like.
Join us as we ask the question "What Kind of King is Jesus?" Jesus showed us his eternal glory so we could understand his eternal kingdom.
Join us for a special day as we dive in Jesus' story about he is able to do with small things we give to him.
Join us as Pastor Brian dives into Jesus' story of growing faith in the people that believe in him.
Join us as Jesus reveals to us his power and authority over creation, evil spirits, sickness and even death!
Join us as we dive into Mark 2-3 and see how Jesus claims demand that we are either all in or all out on him.
Join us as we begin to follow the story of Jesus and allow our savior to introduce himself to us through the Gospel of Mark.
Jesus calls his followers to constant communication with him and to a belief in the power of prayer. Join us as we dive into Jesus encouragement to us to pray.
9/22/24Join us as we break down what it looks like to follow Christ as we interact with a dark and broken world.
Luke 16:19-31 Sept 1st, 2024Join us as we dive in to Jesus' teaching on heaven and hell and how he has provided the only way for us to escape our sins.
8-25-23What does it mean to be lost? What does Jesus do for us when we are lost? Join us as we break down Jesus as the good shepherd who pursues his lost sheep.
Join us for a special Sunday as Ben Temple with Water for Christ shares the vision and work of this ministry. Water for Christ spreads the Gospel by drilling water wells in Africa to provide clean water to communities where there is none, and using this as a gateway to sharing the Gospel.
Is it worth it to follow Jesus? How is salvation free but requires change? Join us as we break down Jesus teaching on the Kingdom of heaven, and he is building across the world.
8-4-24What have you done to make Jesus love you? The answer is nothing! Join us as Jesus teaches us through his parables about his extravagant love and teaches against prideful merit based faith.
7-28-24 How do we receive the teachings of Jesus? Does our heart keep us from understanding his love for us? Join us as we dive into the first message of our new series focusing on learning Jesus' teachings for us.
7-21-24In this message we break down how a follower of Jesus can thrive in a political climate full of anger and division.
Did you know that your marriage isn't primarily about you? Did you know that God uses your marriage to point to his love and grace for the world? Join us as we dig into the picture that God paints using our marriages when we submit them to him.
What does the Bible say about Sex? What is God's good design for sex?Join us as we dive into the scripture and see how God celebrates this beautiful part of creation.
Join us as we dive into what the Bible shows us about overcoming conflict in our marriage.
Love..... Love is the reason we decide to spend the rest of our lives with that special someone, but do we really know how to love as Christ calls us to? Join us as we look at how love motivates and changes how we treat our spouse.
Marriage can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging things in our lives depending on if we follow God's design for marriage. Join us as we dive into God's original intent and design for our marriages.
Join us as we wrap up our Good News series and focus on what our next steps are after receiving the Gospel!
When God saves you he calls you to be a beacon to others, to help them move towards him by sharing your story of Salvation. Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down what it means to have a ministry of reconciliation.
The Gospel changes everything and restores us to Christ. Join us as we dive into how the Gospel changes our future and present.
Join us as we wrap up the book of James and focus on how we can glorify God in every circumstance, good or bad.
Join us as we dive back into the book of James looking at what idols God calls us away from and the alternative way of living the calls us to.
3-17-24Join us as we continue in our study of James. Did you know that God wants you? The real you, the broken you, the hurting you, he says to you draw near.
3-10-24James' practical instruction to believers gives us a diagnostic that reveals where strife, confusion, and pride are sourced. Join us as we break down how we can know that we are influenced by God's wisdom.
How does what we say relate to our faith in Christ? What things should we avoid talking about if we want to honor God? Join us as we break down James' instruction on the importance of what we say.
2-11-24 Join us as we dive in the book of James and allow it to give us a clear picture of what living a real faith looks like.
Join us as pastor Brian breaks down why we worship and the heart that should be behind our worship.
What is a disciple? And what does it mean to disciple people? Join us as we look at how Jesus defined a disciple and how Ramsey Heights pursues the mission of making disciples.
Join us as begin our year focusing on the habits that should be 24/7 commitments for believers.
1-7-24Join us as we launch our 2024 focus and talk about how we can see more people come to Christ.
12-17-23Join us as we take a look at the power of God when the extraordinary comes into our ordinary world.
12-3-23 Join us as we look at the glory and majesty of Jesus revealed through his transfiguration.
As the Christmas season starts, we take time to remind ourselves what we are celebrating, not just the arrival of a child, but what the arrival of that child means for us.
Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down how receiving God's graces points us to extending grace to others.
Join us as we look at what truly believing in God does to a city and what it can do to an individual.
This week we pause from our Fish Grace message series to celebrate and dedicate our Operation Christmas Child boxes for the year! In this message we look at the reasons we participate in OCC and how we mimic Jesus' process of making disciples.
After being swallowed by the great fish, Jonah has a change of heart and returns to the Lord. Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down what real repentance is.
Join us as we begin our message series Fish Grace and see how God pursues us even in our sin.
Join us as we finish our Bookends series and hear straight from the mouth of Jesus what is important as time grows short.
One day God will take all that is broken about our world and make it new. In that time all that will matter is that we are with him where he is.
Join us this week as Pastor Brian breaks down Revelation Ch 20 and explains how God will one day fix our world, brokenness, and sin.
After Adam and Eve fell into sin, the whole world changed as well as did Adam and Eve, but God has a plan to renew and reverse this new reality.
Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down why mankind is so special and what God's plan for his most favored creation is.
Have you ever wondered what is the main point of the Bible and Christianity? Join us as we dive into a new series called bookends in which we will spend time looking at the beginning and the end of the Bible to give us a greater focus on what God is doing in the story that he wrote for us.
Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down the mission of a church and how you can be involved in it.
Join us as we take a deep dive into what the Bible really means when it talks about "church."
Joins us as Pastor Brian breaks down what Jude teaches about growing in our faith and our responsibility to other believers.
Join us as we explore the profile Jude gives us of what the motivation and tactics of a false teacher are.
Join us as we begin our new series over the book of Jude and find out what dangers there are as false teachers infiltrate the church.
Join us as we explore what it means to set our hearts in heaven instead of on earthy riches.
Join us as we take a break from our current message series to celebrate the journey of childhood.
Join us as we look at how a King's love for God taught him to be generous to his enemies.
Our view of money is a shaping part of our faith. How does coming in contact with the love of Jesus change how handle our finances? Join us this week as we break down the story of Zacchaeus and how Jesus flipped his financial views upside down.
The first step to sharing the Gospel is living a life that speaks to the change Jesus has put in you, but at some point believers are called to speak out about our faith in Jesus.
As followers of Christ we are supposed to be different. Peter calls us strangers in this world and admonishes us not to fall into the habits of the world around us.
Each believer lives with a desire to show that God has changed our life. To the outside world living a life that communicates "I live for something bigger than myself" is the ultimate proof that God does change lives.
We all want to share the message of Jesus and what he did for us, but sometimes that can be hard. How do I let people know what he did for me? Jesus begins by telling us that our actions are a way to shine bright in this world.
Jesus told his disciples that he would rise again after three days, but they were surprised when he did. Will we be surprised when he keeps his promises to us too?
Most of the world did not recognize Jesus as King when he first came, will we recognize him as King when he returns?
Although we are under God's wrath from birth, once we have accepted the gift of Jesus we stand before God as a new being, justified, and owing no punishment. Join us as Pastor Brian Coats breaks down what it means to stand in grace and who we are once we are his.
The Gospel carries a warning of impending judgment for our sins. How do we change course before its too late? Join us as we dive into Romans 3 and define what it it means to saved from our sin by only faith.
Each man will stand before a righteous judge to account for the life he has lived. Are you sure that you will be found innocent?
The book of Romans gives us the perfect picture of what our existence is before coming to know Christ and what transformation we go through. Join us as we look at how humans move deeper into sin and farther away from God.
Disciple, Follower, Student (3) Surrounded by His people by Ramsey Heights Baptist Church
Join us for the first message in our new series focusing on the 5 practical habits that it takes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ
Mary was the first person to celebrate Christmas because she was the first to know of Jesus' arrival. Join us as we study the moment Mary erupts in worship as she grasps the amazing thing God is doing.
Join us as we talk about what it means to be a church who gives and celebrates our year of Operation Christmas Child!
Join us for the second message in our Empty the Bench series as we look at what it means to be a member who has value and adds value to others!
Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down what it is to be a church and how you can get more involved in the family of God.
Has someone hurt you? Do you wish you knew the correct way to talk with them about what they did? What do you do if they will not listen to you? Join us as we finish our Stop The Hurt series and look at God's Biblical process for us to handle conflict with others.
Forgiveness is hard, and while we may have a desire to forgive we often don't really know how to forgive. Join us as we look at what it means to trust God in taking the first steps of forgiveness.
To forgive is one of the hardest things to do for a believer, yet God tells us that forgiveness is a choice that we can make. Join us as we learn how to practically forgive and learn to stop the hurt.
Join us as we begin a new series looking at how Ramsey Heights plans to commit more to mission of making disciples.
How should a Christian react to the supreme court ruling in the Dobbs Case? Join us as we use the scripture to seek God's perspective and God's attitude in perspective.
Join us as we continue to dig into God's word on why church unity matters and how to achieve it.
Join us as we begin a new series focusing on the need for church unity and how to obtain it.
Join us as we finish our Dilemma series and celebrate what it will look like to be with God one day.
Have you ever wondered about the future? Would like to know what is in your future? Join us as we explore what God has revealed to us about his plan.
When Jesus left this earth he promised to return so that we could be where he is. Join us as we explore the possibilities about his return.
In the past 3 weeks we've explored what it means for us to be dead and sin and Jesus to rescue us by dying on a cross, but what do we do with all of this information? Join us as we explore the next steps in understanding what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Barabbas set in jail awaiting his death for taking part in a riot and murder. Imagine his surprise when he was released and Jesus was sat in his place. What do we have in common with Barabbas? Find out in this message.
Join us as we start our Easter series looking at the sin dilemma we find ourselves in and how God pursues us out of our sin.
Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down why we should challenge our God of Money Fame and All The Things and how the early church escaped living for this world's pleasures.
Join us as we focus on the importance of partnering with God to pursue the broken of the world
When sin breaks our relationship with God we can be left asking "how can we restore it?" However, only God has the power to put back together what was broken.
Sin is a dangerous thing in our lives. It separates us from God and brings destruction into our lives, but God seeks us out and restores us after our sins.
Join us as we begin a new message series through Hosea studying about how dirty God sees us and his immense love for us anyway.
Join us as we start our message series Dirty that examines our Relationship with God through the lens of the book of Hosea.
A church was never meant to be a meeting time or a building, it has always been a community of believers building relationships around the common goal of celebrating Jesus. In 2022 we want to grow in community by both engaging more and growing in opportunities of inclusiveness.
Join us as we re-affirm our commitment to the Great Commission, and look back at our growth from 2021
God often uses present circumstances to reveal to us his larger plan. Join us as we study how God's actions in Isaiah 7 reveal to us his heart to be with us.
For 1,800 years the world waited on God to make good on our promise to redeem the sins of the world. Join us as we track down God's promise to Christmas.
Mary sat at the foot of the cross watching her son die before her eyes. How could she suffer through this after being told she was "blessed among women"?
Hardship and suffering are inevitable in our lives, but Jesus stands beside us in the hardest times.
When Jesus asked why a blind man was born without sight, he point to God being glorified in the man's blindness. Can we say that our suffering is for the same purpose?
You may have heard about Jesus, you may even believe he exists, but have you received him?
Twice God has looked down on the earth and seen darkness, once physical darkness and then spiritual darkness. However, our God will not abide darkness, and sends us the light.
When you think of Jesus is a man who lived along time ago, or someone you know personally? Join us this week as we dive in and get to know Jesus personally.
Join us as we start our new message series. You are sent as a missionary to where you are.
Join us as we dive into Stephen's defense of Jesus, a message that is anything but ordinary.
As we finish up our Written in Stone series we take time to focus on what God really desires.
Each action detailed as a sin in the Bible has an opposite and superior action that God designed to be good. This week we look at God's design for human intimacy.
Navigating this world as a Christian is especially hard and God knew that it would be, so he blessed us with tour guides.
God's design for our life is that we fight the urge to serve ourselves, our desires, or our work. Each week he puts a reminder of his perfection and worthiness to be worship in our routine.
We often think of taking the Lord's name in vain as using his name as speaking his name in the wrong way, but is it possible that God had a higher standard in mind?
As Christians, we tend to think that we know how to serve God and that we have never been guilty of putting other gods before him, but is that really true?
Join us as we start our new series taking a deep dive into 10 commandments and God's plan for his people.
Jesus came along sinners and committed himself to them, even when it came to following them to death.
Every person is prone to make mistakes and take missteps, but we serve a loving God who gently says to us "no penalty, take a do-over"
Jesus revolutionized the way that we view our connection to God with his teachings, but on the most profound lessons that we can learn is that our God rewards us not by our actions, but by his generosity.
When Jesus walked into our world he surrounded himself with followers who he trusted with the ultimate mission, but did he pick the best or the worst for this calling?
Two things that don't belong together, sinners and a loving God. Join us as we look at how oxymoronic our faith in God is!
As we finish our Thirsty for God series we are left asking ourselves are we thirsty for God, and are we thirsty enough for him to proclaim him King of our lives?
In the story of David and Absalom we see God make a statement about which side he chooses and the scripture explains why God chose a side in this battle. Will God chose to fight for you in your battles?
God's will allow us to go through multiple hardships to bring us closer to him, but he when he does, it changes us.
There are times when every person feels like they are separated from God, and while our sin separates us from God we can rest assured that God will never abandon us.
When David found himself homeless and on the run he knew that all he needed was God. Join us as we unpack David's story and his thirst for God.
Join us for the first message of our Thirsty for God Series as we follow David's heart through the struggles of betrayal and loss.
With all of the turmoil in the world how do we respond and how can we have the heart of God?
Each year we as church pick a topic to be an underlying tone and goal for the year, join us to learn about our 2021 focus.
As we close out 2020 we end our year of worship by focusing on what the difference is between true and false worship.
We know the story of the birth of Jesus, but do we really understand the significance of what God tells us about the life of the child after the manger?
Following Jesus Christ usually works in us as a process, but who was the first to doubt Christ and then also believe?
This Christmas season we are celebrating more than the birth of a child, we are celebrating the birth of a revolution. Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down how Jesus changes everything.
Christmas is just around the corner. Join us as we start preparing our hearts for the celebration of the birth of our Savior!
We know that God has a heard for all outcasts, but why does God call us to become outcasts when we decide to follow him?
When the world sees only what we are on the outside, God says that we have a beautiful identity.
Ruth made one of the biggest moves in history when she told Naomi "your God will be my God." What cause someone to go through such a radical transformation of life?
Jericho was a city protected by a massive duel wall system. Those who lived inside the inner wall were all but assured protection and those who lived outside it knew they were outcasts in the city. Yet, God knows just how to reach and how to love those who live between the walls.
At some point in their lives every person feels like an outcast and can turn to desperation, but what do we do with our desperation and how does God relate to outcasts?
Connections change the world, so what happens in our lives if we have a daily connection with the creator of the universe?
With the world so divided it seems that everywhere we turn there is another fight. We try hard to stay our of it but do fail?
Everyone needs a place to run when the world gets tough, a refuge to hide in, an oasis to find rest in. In troubling times we need a place to run, and the Bible tells us we can find our refuge in God's goodness and mercy.
Our path through life often takes us through shadowy times. Where is God when we walk through the shadows? Can we find hope in the darkest of times? Join us as Pastor Brian breaks what it means to walk through the valley of the shadow of death and why we can find hope in shadow.
It has been hard to find news in 2020 that is positive and uplifting, yet for followers of Christ there is reason to celebrate and have joy. Join us as we begin a new series about seeking the Shepherd even in the deepest of shadows.
Jesus made some of the boldest statements of his ministry against those who merely practiced religion but failed to devote themselves to God. As we conclude our Through the Motions message series we are left with one last question to ask the scriptures: What is the effect of only going through the motions?
When a weather service issues a storm warning it is a call for us to take immediate action to avoid sure to come danger, and when the Bible gives us a warning we can be sure God is trying to guide us away from a imminent danger. Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down Jesus' warning against dead religion.
Views differ widely based on which vantage point you are seeing from. Does our view meet up with the vantage point of God? 7-26-20
As we assess our individual commitments to God we have to ask what is our commitment to understanding the scriptures. If we value some scripture more than others it can lead us to putting God in a box. Join us as Pastor Brian unpacks what it means to truly follow God. 7-19-20
Christians often feel like they must keep up an appearance to the outside world, but each of us must ask does our heart match out shell? 7-12-20
Each and every human as a desire for more. More money, more respect, more power, but what happens when our desires for more personal power meets our service to Christ? 6-28-20
While we strive to follow God's directions for our life we can sometime begin to get our priorities out of place. This can lead us to being hard-hearted, an attributed that Jesus challenged again and again. 6-21-20
Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions in your faith? What does our God think about us worshiping and working without a purpose or passion? Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down Jesus' response to going through the motions! 6-14-20
We know that when we meet Jesus he transforms our lives, but what is the end game. How long does he stay with us and what if he gives up on us? Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down just what it means to live in the love of God!
AUDIO PROBLEMS RESOLVED THIS WEEK! What does it look like when a person has undergone the transformation that God gives? What does it really mean to have peace with God? Join us as Pastor Brian breaks down the first verses of Romans 5 and explains what kind of a new creation we are.
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All a run down house needs to become something special is a carpenter who sees it for what it can be instead of what it is.
Have you ever wondered what heaven will be like? Join us as Pastor Brian talks about what is most important about heaven and why Jesus is the Way
We know that Jesus came to give his life for us but what exactly does he gives us? What does it mean to be a part of his flock and to enter in by him? Join us as we break down Jesus' 6th I Am statement I am the Door.
When we walk with Christ it changes everything about us! Join us to learn what it means to let God's love flow through us!
Do you live your life chasing things that you think will make you content but they always fail? Jesus, the Bread of Life, will always make you full. Join us as we learn what it means to be spiritually hungry, and how to become spiritually full.
Jesus tells us that he is the power that passes from death to life but how does that affect us in the present?
Shepherd's dedicate their life to take care of the sheep, but how do sheep respond to the shepherd? Join us for this special message about God's goodness and how we can find our identity in God's value of us.
Where is your focus in times of uncertainty? Are your circumstances drowning you? Join us for this message about Jesus the Light of the World. 3-29-20
One of the greatest joys for Christians is leading another to Christ. Although we celebrate these memories as a victory, the work is just beginning. Join us as we look at the importance of discipleship in others.