Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11-13 Big Series Wk 4 Our confession of Jesus as Lord isn’t the finish line, but the starting line. How do we get off the starting line and have a faith that grows up? Faith in what’s next changes how we live now. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org
Sep 29, 2024•42 min
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 8-10 Big Series Wk 3 Our confession of Jesus as Lord isn’t the finish line, but the starting line. How do we get off the starting line and have a faith that grows up? The old covenant was very externally motivated, but the new covenant relies on what Jesus did, and the Holy Spirit guiding us from within. Jesus is inviting us into so much more. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
Sep 22, 2024•42 min
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 5-7 Big Series Wk 2 If we want more/stronger/resilient faith, we keep going even when our understanding and desire run out. Our confession of Jesus as Lord isn’t the finish line, but the starting line. How do we get off the starting line and have a faith that grows up? Jesus is inviting us into so much more. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
Sep 15, 2024•38 min
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 1-4 Big Series Wk 1 Our confession of Jesus as Lord isn’t the finish line, but the starting line. How do we get off the starting line and have a faith that grows up? Jesus is inviting us into so much more. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org
Sep 08, 2024•37 min
Scripture Reference: John 15:1-8 and Jeremiah 7:3-8 Build Differently Series - Wk 4 We need a plan for counter-formation to build our lives to disciple specifications. We're "built different" as followers of Jesus, meaning our priorities and mindsets shift when we build our lives around something and Someone greater than ourselves. We have to do things differently if we want to live differently. It's a great time to build some new habits and put the pieces in place for a great season and a new p...
Aug 25, 2024•40 min
Scripture Reference: Luke 12:13-21 Build Differently Series - Wk 3 Building differently requires a kingdom mentality instead of a scarcity mentality. We're "built different" as followers of Jesus, meaning our priorities and mindsets shift when we build our lives around something and Someone greater than ourselves. We have to do things differently if we want to live differently. It's a great time to build some new habits and put the pieces in place for a great season and a new phase! ------------...
Aug 18, 2024•44 min
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:25-34 and Jeremiah 3:3-8 Build Differently Series - Wk 2 We prioritize and build parameters to safeguard what matters most from the temptations of what fixes now. We're "built different" as followers of Jesus, meaning our priorities and mindsets shift when we build our lives around something and Someone greater than ourselves. It's a great time to build some new habits and put the pieces in place for a great season and a new phase! We are built differently as follo...
Aug 11, 2024•35 min
Scripture Reference: Romans 12:1-2 Build Differently Series - Wk 1 We're "built different" as followers of Jesus, meaning our priorities and mindsets shift when we build our lives around something and Someone greater than ourselves. It's a great time to build some new habits and put the pieces in place for a great season and a new phase! We are built differently as followers of Jesus, but we have to do things differently if we want to live differently. -------------------------- Connect Card - c...
Aug 04, 2024•42 min
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 1:1-2, Acts 2:42-47, John 16:12-13, Zechariah 4:10 At the Movies Series: Wk 3 Movies speak to our circumstances, connect us to one another, and inspire us to action. But there’s more we can learn from them. During At the Movies, we’ll look at films in a whole new way. This week we’re looking through the lens of scripture and Star Wars to see that God still has something to say. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyr...
Jul 28, 2024•36 min
Scripture Reference: Exodus 3 and 4, 2 Timothy 1:7 At the Movies Series: Wk 2 Movies speak to our circumstances, connect us to one another, and inspire us to action. But there’s more we can learn from them. During At the Movies, we’ll look at films in a whole new way. This week we’re looking through the lens of scripture and Inside Out 2 to see that God gives us the ability to defeat fear and anxiety in our lives when we trust and surrender to Him. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. A...
Jul 21, 2024•38 min
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Isaiah 40:31, and 1 Samuel 2:30 At the Movies Series Wk 1 Movies speak to our circumstances, connect us to one another, and inspire us to action. But there’s more we can learn from them. During At the Movies, we’ll look at films in a whole new way. This week we’re looking through the lens of scripture and Chariots of Fire to see that we honor God with our actions, our inaction, and above all, our obedience. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. A...
Jul 14, 2024•38 min
Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 17-19 Friendology Series Wk 5 Adult friendships are difficult to find, indescribably precious, and absolutely intended by God. For most of us, when we were kids our friends were everything to us. But something changed as we journeyed into adulthood. Great friendships are rare as adults. It’s harder to find them, and it takes effort to maintain them. As a result, we settle for mediocre friendships that are convenient or functional. However, we’re made for something mo...
Jun 30, 2024•39 min
Scripture Reference: John 15:12-17 Friendology Series Wk 4 Adult friendships are difficult to find, indescribably precious, and absolutely intended by God. For most of us, when we were kids our friends were everything to us. But something changed as we journeyed into adulthood. Great friendships are rare as adults. It’s harder to find them, and it takes effort to maintain them. As a result, we settle for mediocre friendships that are convenient or functional. However, we’re made for something mo...
Jun 23, 2024•34 min
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:10-12, Proverbs 16:28, 17:17, 18:1, and 27:9 Friendology Series Wk 2 Adult friendships are difficult to find, indescribably precious, and absolutely intended by God. For most of us, when we were kids our friends were everything to us. But something changed as we journeyed into adulthood. Great friendships are rare as adults. It’s harder to find them, and it takes effort to maintain them. As a result, we settle for mediocre friendships that are convenient or function...
Jun 09, 2024•38 min
Scripture Reference: John 15:12-17 Friendology Series Wk 1 Adult friendships are difficult to find, indescribably precious, and absolutely intended by God. For most of us, when we were kids our friends were everything to us. But something changed as we journeyed into adulthood. Great friendships are rare as adults. It’s harder to find them, and it takes effort to maintain them. As a result, we settle for mediocre friendships that are convenient or functional. However, we’re made for something mo...
Jun 02, 2024•39 min
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-5 Dear Galatians Series Wk 6 What are we becoming? Who are we and where do we find our identity? With so many things competing for our attention and allegiance, what does it mean to root our primary identity in Jesus? It's Paul's most heated letter, and it's so relevant to us today! God gives us life in the Spirit, and we can help restore one another to that design. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgech...
May 26, 2024•32 min
Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:1, 13-26 and Genesis 25:29-34 Dear Galatians Series Wk 5 What are we becoming? Who are we and where do we find our identity? With so many things competing for our attention and allegiance, what does it mean to root our primary identity in Jesus? It's Paul's most heated letter, and it's so relevant to us today! We cultivate good fruit and live in the freedom Jesus gives us one Spirit-led choice at a time. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeCh...
May 19, 2024•37 min
Scripture Reference: Psalm 13 Dear Galatians Series Wk 5 So often we try to separate all the things we think and feel into neat categories, and life just doesn’t work that way. What if anger and frustration are held at the same time as hope or even joy? Pslam 13 gives us a glimpse of how God is good in the midst of it, not in spite of it. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
May 12, 2024•31 min
Scripture Reference: Galatians 4 Dear Galatians Series Wk 4 What are we becoming? Who are we and where do we find our identity? With so many things competing for our attention and allegiance, what does it mean to root our primary identity in Jesus? It's Paul's most heated letter, and it's so relevant to us today! -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
May 05, 2024•33 min
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3 and 5:22-23 Dear Galatians Series Wk 3 You have been clothed with Christ, and you should wear that with confidence. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org
Apr 28, 2024•40 min
Scripture Reference: Matthew 19:16-30 Groundbreaking Sunday It's time to celebrate what God is doing and what we believe He will continue to do. We're building because we believe life is better with God - for you and for everyone else too. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org/
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Scripture Reference: Galatians 2 Dear Galatians Series: Wk 2 Weariness makes us feel untethered. Grace ties us to Jesus forever. So, grace beats weary. With so many things competing for our attention and allegiance, what does it mean to root our primary identity in Jesus? It's Paul's most heated letter, and it's so relevant to us today! -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
Apr 14, 2024•34 min
Scripture Reference: Luke 24:13-43 and John 21:1-17 “Feed My Sheep” Jesus is alive and it’s time to celebrate! Join Pastor Jenn and Ashley Ridge Worship for an unforgettable Easter worship experience. Jesus showed us a better way - eat together, love one another, and you just might start to see the kingdom of God in your midst. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Join us for an intimate, Good Friday worship experience with communion. This interactive worship service will incorporate singing, scripture, communion, and active engagement with Jesus’ journey to the cross. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Scripture Reference: Luke 22, John 13, Mark 14, Matthew 26 Reclaimed Series Wk 4 The table is not just a place to eat, but rather a place where discipleship and growth can take place. As we head toward Easter, we are taking a look at meals Jesus shared with various people and how they are opportunities for so much more than just eating together. Jesus broke his body for us in the midst of our betrayal and rejection and denial. He knew what we would do, and He gave his life for us anyway. Eat, dr...
Mar 24, 2024•35 min
Scripture Reference: Luke 19:11-27 Reclaimed Series: Wk 3 The table is not just a place to eat, but rather a place where discipleship and growth can take place. As we head toward Easter, we are taking a look at meals Jesus shared with various people and how they are opportunities for so much more than just eating together. It’s time for us to build a bigger table for Summerville. -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
Mar 17, 2024•37 min
Scripture Reference: Luke 7:36-50 and John 13:6-17 Reclaimed Series Wk 2 A lot of life happens around tables, and Jesus very intentionally spent time with people around tables eating, and also invited us to meet with Him at the table. We want to reclaim the table as a meeting ground for our lives with each other and with Jesus. As we head toward Easter, we are taking a look at meals Jesus shared with various people and how they are opportunities for so much more than just eating together. Embrac...
Mar 10, 2024•39 min
Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32 Reclaimed Series Wk 1 A lot of life happens around tables, and Jesus very intentionally spent time with people around tables eating, and also invited us to meet with Him at the table. We want to reclaim the table as a meeting ground for our lives with each other and with Jesus. As we head toward Easter, we are taking a look at meals Jesus shared with various people and how they are opportunities for so much more than just eating tog...
Mar 03, 2024•42 min
Scripture Reference: Luke 2:40, 52 and Proverbs 17:24 What do you do when you don’t know what to do? What should I eat? Wear? Where should I live? Work? How should I educate my kids? Discernment is a gift from God we can grow in and practice with grace. Let’s talk about it! -------------------------- Connect Card - cc. AshleyRidgeChurch.org Giving - give. ashleyridgechurch.org...
Feb 25, 2024•32 min
Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:5-9 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 Anxious for Nothing Series Wk 3 Some kinds of help aren’t helpful - don’t dismiss, cheerlead, or enable avoidance. Just show up and keep showing up. Anxiety is everywhere - in our homes, our conversations, our kids, at work, the news. Many experts say we are living in an age defined by anxiety. It may be pervasive, but it isn't new and scripture is not silent on the subject. Anxiety thrives in silence and avoidance, so it's time to t...
Feb 18, 2024•37 min