People flourish, and organizations thrive when they have great leaders. Ultimately, Jesus is the leader and head of the Church, but He also established a need for local church leaders. On Sunday, Pastor Tim talked about the qualities of a Godly leader for the church. The most important quality is the leader’s character.…

Sharing his final message as our Senior Pastor, Pastor Tim concludes our "Running the Race" series by discussing four essential qualities of a pastor and commissioning our new Senior Pastor at The Ridge, Josh Rhodes.// Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes//Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/live…

When I was about four or five, my neighbors invited me to church. They would allow me to go with them to church whenever I wanted. They were being the hands and feet of Jesus by showing me that I was important to God. My neighbors' simple invitation to church has impacted my life throughout my school years and even today.…

Diving back into the book of Titus, Pastor Josh teaches us about six qualities of a church family that, when lived out, help us become the kind of community God intended. // Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes//Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/live…

Where do you want to grow? Where is your life's foundation? Growing with God takes planning, diligence, and effort. It isn't just about hearing a message on Sunday; it's about digging deeper into His Word daily for a sound foundation.By Chestnut Ridge Church

Continuing our "Running the Race" series, Pastor Josh teaches that the goal of the Christian life is growth and shares three key aspects of spiritual growth. // Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes//Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/liveBy Chestnut Ridge Church

By Connor Quijano

When presenting the Gospel to young children, we often use a gift box to signify that God gives us the gift of Jesus. A few weeks ago, one of the four-year-olds turned to his leader and said, “I hate to tell them this, but Jesus is too big to fit in that box!” Often, we place Jesus in a small box in our lives. In the craziness of life, we don’t app…

Pastor Tim leads us through Titus 2:11-13, showing us three reasons why the gospel is the most important message ever. // Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes//Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/liveBy Chestnut Ridge Church

By Connor Quijano

As you read through the book of Titus and really the entirety of the Bible, you can learn who God is, what He’s like, His attributes, and quite frankly, what He is not like. However, we often miss out on getting to know God as we read our Bibles because we don’t read our Bibles with the intention of getting to know God. See, the Bible functions in …

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Pastor Tim dives into the book of Titus to kick off our new series, "Running the Race," uncovering five attributes of God that we can learn from reading this New Testament book.// Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes//Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/live…

This past Sunday, our church celebrated Pastor Tim Haring and what God has done through him over almost 40 years. Pastors Matt Santen, Seth Broadhurst, and Josh Rhodes shared about Pastor Tim’s faithfulness, but the overall theme was how much love Tim has. Our calling may not be to leave everything to start a church like it was for Pastor Tim, but …

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Are we so resistant and fearful of change that we are blinded to the miraculous things God has in store? God wants to do something new right now in each of our lives, but we need to trust Him. Instead of relying on ourselves, we must have faith in God's promises and eyes to see past our current fears and doubts to whatever path He opens.…

Change can bring all sorts of emotions and responses—some of excitement, some of grief, and some in between. Pastor Josh joins us for "Seasons" to help us navigate these emotions as we enter a new season by giving us insight into what God says about change and how we can prepare our hearts to handle it well. // Verses and message notes: www.theridg…

Comparison often breeds covetousness, the desire for what others have. This desire can quickly spiral into discontentment, causing us to question God's provision and goodness. But covetousness is a thief of joy. It blinds us to the blessings we already possess and sows seeds of bitterness in our hearts.…

Wrapping up our "Ten" series, Student Ministry Director Andrew Archer leads us through the Tenth Commandment, teaching that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Christ. // Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes//Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/live…

Lies trip us up. Many of us have told lies in the past and were terrified they would be exposed one day. As part of our "Ten" series, Pastor Tim unpacks the Ninth Commandment with the reminder that the truth really does set us free.By Chestnut Ridge Church

Stealing is one of these things we like to adjust in our own eyes how severe the sin is because of the value of what we are stealing or who we are stealing from. We might think lightly of a kid stealing a candy bar because of how small the item is. We might not think much of lying on our taxes because "the government takes enough of our money." How…

When it comes to honesty, the little choices we make matter. Little things can actually be a big deal; little compromises reveal what we are really like. In this talk, Pastor Tim discusses the Eighth Commandment—do not steal—and reveals why integrity matters.//Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes // Join us live online or in person S…

We live in a world where doing what feels right rather than doing what is right is applauded. This commandment deals with morality. Those principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. Let us call adultery what it is… It is sin.By Chestnut Ridge Church

Pastor Tim challenges us not to play with fire by engaging in lust and adultery, emphasizing the importance of the Seventh Commandment. //Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes // Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/liveBy Chestnut Ridge Church

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The loss of my cousin has taught me the importance of compassion and forgiveness. I have learned to extend grace to others, recognizing that life is too short and fragile. Each day is a true gift and pushes me to cherish my relationships more and more. Our lives have a purpose so much greater than we know, and even amidst pain and loss, we can rest…

Have you ever struggled to communicate with someone who has a different perspective than you do? Pastor Tim wraps up our "Truth Is" series by sharing five guiding principles to help us speak the truth with love.// Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes // Join us live online or in person Sundays at 9a + 11a: www.theridge.church/live…