Pastor Paul McDonald joins Rick and Svea as their discussion closes out the Masterpiece series. About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Series Thesis: W e are good works of art created to do the art of good works. Resources for this episode Watch the message at: https://youtu.be/Fv_sGUSjkXg Listen to the message at: https://arcsermons.transistor.fm/epis...
Aug 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 52
Caleb Smith joins Svea Merry on the podcast today. About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Series Thesis: W e are good works of art created to do the art of good works. Resources for this episode Watch the message at: https://youtu.be/opZLI4KlLD4 Listen to the message at: https://arcsermons.transistor.fm/episodes/masterpiece-the-art-of-unity Topics Disc...
Aug 02, 2023•38 min•Ep. 51
Bob Ross, air conditioning, adversity, and pruning. What do all of these have in common? Rick and Svea have a very practical conversation about the latest installment in our Masterpiece series, The Art of Love. About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Series Thesis: W e are good works of art created to do the art of good works. Resources for this episode...
Jul 26, 2023•34 min•Ep. 50
This week Rick and Svea give us a two-for-one. In the first half of the episode, Rick and Svea delve into the area of women in (church) leadership. In the second half, they have a heart-felt talk on Svea's sermon about patience. In her message, Svea showed how Jesus modeled patience even when he knew his remaining time on Earth could be measured in hours. About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepar...
Jul 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Rick and Svea discuss unity in the church and the challenges that come cultural or stylistic preferences, particularly in regard to styles of worship music. This episode is an extension of a message preached at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, MN on July 2, 2023. Watch the original message . See Romans chapter 11 to read the primary Bible passage discussed in this episode....
Jul 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 48
About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Series Thesis: W e are good works of art created to do the art of good works. Resources for this episode Listen to the message at: https://churchismessy.transistor.fm/episodes/masterpiece-the-art-of-gentleness Watch the message at: https://youtu.be/HJwA2i30s-0 Topics Discussed in this episode 00:00 Intro 00:55 Rec...
Jun 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 47
About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Series Thesis: W e are good works of art created to do the art of good works. Resources for this episode Listen to the message at: https://churchismessy.transistor.fm/episodes/masterpiece-the-art-of-fathering Watch the message at: https://youtu.be/fod8fgjKuRE Info on Opal Lee starting Juneteenth: https://www.texas...
Jun 22, 2023•25 min•Ep. 46
In this special episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea follow up an email that was sent to the Autumn Ridge congregation on June 20, 2023 about the plan for the worship services. Rick gives greater detail to many of the topics introduced in the email. Here are a list of topics and the times in today's podcast: 00:00 Intro 01:20: What is going on with weekend services and worship styles at our church? 02:05: What was our church's approach to making this decision? 11:00: Our worship service sur...
Jun 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 45
What is God’s purpose in using humility to make us his masterpiece? Pastors Caleb Smith and Svea Merry discuss different aspects of humility. This is a practical topic for every person - not just church people. About the Masterpiece series Theme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Series Thesis: W e are good works of art created to do the art of good works. Resources for this episode...
Jun 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 44
We kick off the Masterpiece series with a discussion between Pastors Svea Merry and Caleb Smith about what a masterpiece is and isn't and get a hint about where the series will be going over the next several weeks.
Jun 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 43
Rick and Svea begin by answering questions that have come in recent weeks. They also talk in detail about open and loving ways to share the gospel with other people.
May 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 42
Rick and Svea close out the He Gets Us series looking at the scandalous love of Jesus for those who were on the fringes.
May 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 41
Today guest Pastor Caleb Smith joins Svea Merry in the studio to talk about his message and a little bit more about "following the cloud" and what it looks like to recognize the faithfulness of God in the various chapters of life.
May 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 40
Rick and Svea look at the struggles of life and the example we have in Jesus in dealing with struggle and hardship.
May 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 39
Today Pastor Otis Hall joins Rick and Svea on the podcast to discuss questions people had after Otis' message on outrage and appropriate responses to the situations that may cause outrage, anger, and indignation.
May 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 38
Today Rick and Svea discuss compassion and Jesus' example that compassion was always accompanied by some form of action. You can view the full message that is the basis for today's discussion at: https://youtu.be/PH3M47DhQ0s
Apr 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 37
Was Jesus anxious? Did Jesus worry? In this episode we look at the difference between anxiety and worry. Realizing God is both sovereign and intimately personal can keep us from worry. Pastors Rick and Svea unpack these ideas today.
Apr 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 36
Today Pastor Svea Merry asks Pastor Rick Henderson to reflect on his first three years at Autumn Ridge Church.
Apr 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 35
In this final episode discussing the 1 Peter series, Rick and Svea answer a number of question from their congregation. Topics include dealing with leadership in church, being humble leaders, spiritual forces, and more. Plus Rick gives a detailed account of an experience he had with demonic forces during a recent trip to Guinea, West Africa and calls listeners to take 1 Peter 5:8-9 seriously. Watch the 1 Peter 5 sermon here: https://youtu.be/gnRbbtwTW08...
Mar 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 34
Rick and Svea discuss practical ways to live out Peter's words of encouragement in 1 Peter chapter 4.
Mar 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 33
Rick and Svea continue their discussion on 1 Peter chapter 3.
Mar 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 32
Rick and Svea discuss 1 Peter chapter 3 and how it helps us follow Jesus. Our identity, thoughts, and actions can all be shaped by this incredible passage.
Mar 08, 2023•52 min•Ep. 31
(Bonus Episode) Rick and Svea further discuss 1 Peter chapter 2 and elaborate on several important concepts from the last episode.
Mar 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 30
Rick and Svea continue to discuss 1 Peter chapter 2 and how God's love in us causes us to engage culture.
Mar 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 29
Rick and Svea explore questions that dig below the surface and help us to discover our true identity in Christ.
Feb 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 28
In week two of the 1st Peter series, Rick and Svea continue the discussion on our identity in Christ and how it drives our activity.
Feb 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 27
After a two-month break, Pastors Rick and Svea jump into a new season of Church Is Messy. This week Autumn Ridge started a new message series on the book of 1 Peter. Rick answers questions and digs deeper into the concepts of election and our identity in Christ.
Feb 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea discuss listener questions from the Regifting series.
Nov 16, 2022•51 min•Ep. 25
Svea and Rick have a vulnerable conversation about vulnerability.
Nov 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 24
This week on Church Is Messy, we look at the conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well and how Jesus challenges us to move toward the messes and evaluate how we engage with people different from us.
Nov 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 23
