Best Pure Michigan Podcasts (2024)

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2024-08-04 AM – Where is Your Treasure? 36:48

19h ago36:48

36:48

The Sermon on the Mount – Treasures on Earth or Heaven? Where are yours? Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #christia…

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Give Me Some Good News | John 8:1-11 35:13

5d ago35:13

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For the next three weeks we’re going to be looking at stories from the Gospel of John for some much needed good news in a world that has plenty bad to offer. The best news usually comes when we think there’s only bad news or no hope. But there is good news in all seasons, even in the times when we fall short and blow it. - Pastor Arek O'Connell Sup…

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2024-07-28 AM – Fasting that Pleases God 33:04

5h ago33:04

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The Sermon on the Mount – Fasting that Pleases God. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #christian #churchofchrist #yp…

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Choose Friends Wisely | Proverbs 13:20 37:16

12d ago37:16

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Did your parents always want to know who you were hanging out with? Were they constantly asking about your friends? If they were, then it’s probably because they were wise and they loved you. The people we hang around with matter—a lot—and this morning we’ll look at what the Proverbs have to say about our friends. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show…

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2024-07-21 AM – Prayer that Pleases God 41:02

19d ago41:02

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The Sermon on the Mount – Prayer that Pleases God. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #christian #churchofchrist #yps…

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Watch Your Tongue | Proverbs 18:21 34:36

2d ago34:36

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Our tongues are relatively small—they only weigh about three ounces. But they are powerful. They can cause great damage in our lives and the lives of others. They can also be the source of great blessing. This morning we’ll look at what the Proverbs have to say about our tongues. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.…

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Pure Wisdom | Proverbs 1:1-7 34:35

9d ago34:35

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At times we can all be fools. We make foolish choices. We say foolish things. We go foolish places. At times we can all be fools. And we need help. That’s where the book of Proverbs comes in. Proverbs is a book of God’s wisdom that can help us navigate life well. This morning we’ll start a series on the book of Proverbs. - Pastor Ron Kool Support t…

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And Then What? | Acts 28:17-31 33:25

1M ago33:25

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As we come to the end of the book of Acts, we have several questions yet to be answered. What will Paul do in Rome? What is going to happen when Paul appears before Caesar? Will Paul ever get to Spain? This morning we’ll see how Luke finishes the story he’s been telling us. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.…

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How Should We Look at Ourselves? | Acts 28:1-16 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

It’s interesting to think about how we should think about ourselves. Should we look at ourselves as bad people? As good people? Should we be proud of ourselves or ashamed about who we are? This morning we’ll look at what Luke tells us about Paul and about how we should look at ourselves. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.…

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A Hero's Heart | 2 Samuel 23:8-17 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

This week at Hillside, our kids have been learning what it means to be a hero. We’ve been following the life of David and learned that hero’s have a pure heart, they face their fears, they trust in God and offer forgiveness. There’s one more story we’ll look at together as a church and see that what ultimately makes someone a hero in God’s eyes is …

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Life (Driver's) Education: The Necessity of Yielding | Joshua 24 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

One of the lessons new drivers need to learn is what it means to yield. It’s not the same as stopping—but you may have to stop. It’s not the same as going—though you may get to go. Yielding can be hard to learn when driving. But it can also be hard to learn when we’re following God. This morning Pastor Jul Medenblik will teach us about being yielde…

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Preparing for a Crash | Acts 27:27-44 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Sometimes you know that there’s a crash of some sort coming. Even with God’s help, sometimes we hit the rocks. Paul and his companions on the ship know that they are going to “run aground” (crash) on an island during a terrible storm. This morning, we’ll look at what they did to prepare for the rocks and what we can do. - Pastor Ron Kool Support th…

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God Will Not Be Stopped | Acts 27:1-26 37:53

2M ago37:53

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God has promised us some pretty amazing things—His presence and strength, a new earth where everything will be the way it is supposed to be, new bodies that will never get cancer or die. Some days it’s easy to believe in God’s promises. We just know they’re going to happen. But some days we wonder—is it really true? Will God keep His promises? This…

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Paul's Last Altar Call | Acts 25:23 - Acts 26 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

In his last recorded speech in the Bible, Paul stands and gives a defense before King Agrippa in preparation for his arrival to Rome and ultimately Caesar. Paul makes a lengthy speech in his defense, and what is significant to notice about his speech is that Paul can’t talk about himself without talking about Jesus at the same time. For Paul, every…

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Do I Wait or Do I Go? | Acts 25 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

Sometimes we’re in situations where we’re not sure what we ought to do. Does God want us to stay where we are and wait for Him to do something? Or does God want us to take matters into our own hands and do something ourselves? This morning we’ll look at a situation in which Paul has to figure out whether he waits or whether he takes matters into hi…

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2024-03-31 AM – Blessed are the Peacemakers 38:45

3M ago38:45

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The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermo…

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Living With a Clear Conscience | Acts 24 34:35

3M ago34:35

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Paul’s missionary journeys have placed him in stressful situations repeatedly. Wherever Paul seemed to tell people about Jesus, trouble followed. Living with a clear conscience when things are good is hard enough. How do we live with a clear conscience before God and man under pressure? We see in the example of Paul before Felix we can live with a …

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God Behind the Scenes | Acts 23:11-35 33:57

3M ago33:57

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As we’ve gone through the books of Acts, we’ve seen God do a number of miracles—healings and earthquakes and blindness and bright lights. This morning we’re going to look at a passage in which God doesn’t do any of these kinds of miracles. He’s behind the scenes, working through “natural” means and circumstances. We’ll think about how God might be …

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Paul in a Politically Charged Environment | Acts 22:22-23:11 36:48

3M ago36:48

36:48

We live in a politically charged environment. Some of us have experienced broken relationships over political divisions. In an election year, things might well get worse. How do we live in this? How do we handle politically charged environments? This morning we’ll take a look at Paul in a politically charged environment and see what we can learn ab…

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Paul Tells His Story | Acts 21:37-22:21 36:26

4M ago36:26

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One of the opportunities we sometimes have is the opportunity to tell others about Jesus. It can be an exciting thing to do, but it can also be scary. This morning we’re going to take a look at one of the most effective ways we can share our faith—we’ll see how Paul simply tells the story of when he met Jesus. As we look at Paul, we’ll all be chall…

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Paul in Jerusalem | Acts 21:17-36 34:51

4M ago34:51

34:51

Paul has been on his way to Jerusalem for quite a while and he’s finally arrived. He’s been looking forward to being in Jerusalem but he also knows that troubles are ahead of him. This morning we’ll see what happens when Paul goes into the city. As too often happens, the first trouble comes from other Christians. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.…

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Conviction and Community | Acts 21:1-16 34:21

4M ago34:21

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Sometimes Christians disagree. One of the things Christians disagree about is the strategy we ought to pursue. We might have the same goal, but we might have different ways of getting there. What do we do then? How do we decide? This morning we’ll look at a situation in which Paul and a lot of his friends disagree and we’ll watch as they figure out…

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Easter - The Beginning | Mark 16:1-8 36:25

4M ago36:25

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The site of an empty tomb on Easter morning is a symbol of victory. Death has been defeated, the bondage of sin has been overpowered by God’s power and love. But the first time people saw an empty tomb on Easter, they became so scared and confused that they ran off in a silent panic. What could possibly be scary and confusing about Easter + the emp…

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The End - Good Friday | Mark 15:39 22:23

4M ago22:23

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As we gather together this evening for worship, we’ll take time to follow Jesus from His arrest to when He died. It is a sad, painful journey. But it also is a journey that leads to life for us. In our meditation, we’ll take a look at the person at the cross who sees most clearly—a Roman Centurion. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.…

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2024-03-24 AM – Blessed Are the Pure in Heart… 40:38

5M ago40:38

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The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #ch…

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03-17-2024 AM – Blessed are the Merciful… 43:19

5M ago43:19

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The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are the merciful for they will obtain mercy. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #ch…

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The Mocking | Mark 14:43-15:32 31:59

5M ago31:59

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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but…Most of us know the rest—words will never hurt me. It would be nice if it were true, but it’s not. Words and gestures do hurt us and Mark wants us to know that Jesus faced a tremendous amount of mockery, scorn and humiliation on His way to and while He was on the cross. We'll look at what this has to teach …

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03-10-24 AM – Blessed are the Hungry… 41:45

5M ago41:45

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The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are those that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they will be filled. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #…

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The Cup | Mark 14:32-42 35:03

5M ago35:03

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We move ahead to the day that Jesus was crucified. In the early hours of the morning, we see Him at prayer, but this is a different kind of prayer than we have seen before. Jesus is in anguish. He is struggling like never before. And as we realize why Jesus is overwhelmed, we begin to see the pain and suffering He will endure for us. - Pastor Ron K…

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Reconciliation and Healing of Michigan's Indigenous Peoples: Episode 3 1:26:12

5M ago1:26:12

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We continue our powerful journey of truth, reconciliation, and healing with survivors of the Indigenous boarding school The Holy Childhood School of Jesus in Harbor Springs. Through their courageous narratives, we confront the difficult truths of abuse, torment, and the unsettling realities concealed in unmarked graves and beneath paved roads. This…

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The Ransom | Mark 10:35-45 32:25

5M ago32:25

32:25

One of the things that was most difficult for the disciples to understand was why Jesus came. They got that He came to save but they didn’t get HOW He would save and what the Kingdom of God would be like. They just didn’t get it. This morning we’ll watch as once again Jesus tries to help them (and us) “get it.” - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.…

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03-03-24 – Blessed are the Meek… 42:24

5M ago42:24

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The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #…

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02-25-24 AM – Those That Mourn Will Be Comforted 42:00

5M ago42:00

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The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #chris…

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The Trap | Mark 10:17-31 40:16

5M ago40:16

40:16

Summary: We want to follow Jesus because at the end of the day we know that the best life, eternal life, can only be found in following Jesus! So if following Jesus offers us the best eternal destiny, why do we find it to be so difficult to follow Jesus as God’s Word tells us? Usually, it’s because we’re still holding onto something. However, new l…

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The Call | Mark 1:14-20 35:05

6M ago35:05

35:05

It was only two words. Two fairly simple words. But they changed the lives of these fishermen forever. Nothing was the same after Jesus came to them and said these two words. This morning Jesus says the same words to us: Follow Me. The disciples followed. Will we? - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.By Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

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2024-02-18 AM – When the Poor Become Rich 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

The Sermon on the Mount – Blessed are the poor in spirit Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #christian #churchofchris…

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Be Shepherds | Acts 20:18-38 36:11

6M ago36:11

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Many of us don’t like to think of ourselves as leaders. We’re just followers. But for almost all of us we will be, at least for a time, leaders. If we are parents, we are leaders. If we lead a small group, we are leaders. If we are elders or deacons, we are leaders. This morning we’ll take a look at what Paul said to the leaders of the Church in Ep…

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Getting Ready for Trouble | Acts 20:1-17 35:34

6M ago35:34

35:34

The Apostle Paul’s missionary trips are going to come to an end. He’s heading to Jerusalem, and he knows he’s heading for trouble. As Paul begins his trip to Jerusalem, we see him busy with a number of details, putting things in place while he still can. In doing this, Paul teaches us some important lessons about what it means to be in the church. …

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The New Detroit Lions: DC Did NOT Lose Us the Game! 41:21

6M ago41:21

41:21

Everyone has an opinion about the new Detroit Lions, including "old fans" who always look at the negative with our team. In this podcast, we share our take on the team, coaching, players and naysayers. And we give our take on why the missed filed goal attempt did NOT lose us the game and was the right call for DC to make. Content Warning: This podc…

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Not Enough Room for the Both of Us | Acts 19:23-41 36:01

6M ago36:01

36:01

Paul’s time in Ephesus ended with a bang! A large number of people are converted, God’s power is on display, and the people in Ephesus show a radical devotion to God upon their conversion. Time and time throughout Acts we keep seeing that the Gospel always transforms, it often divides, and is never compromised. Is our faith in action a walking test…

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Three Marks of a Dynamic Church | Acts 19:1-21 36:56

6M ago36:56

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Paul is going to spend three years in Ephesus planting and growing the church there. The church becomes an important church and plants other churches. What made this church so effective, so dynamic? This morning we’ll look at three marks of this dynamic church. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.By Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

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2024-01-07 AM – 2024 Can Be Different 39:10

6M ago39:10

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Let’s make 2024 different and better! Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #christian #churchofchrist #ypsilanti #michi…

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Growing Pains | Acts 18:18-19:7 34:28

7M ago34:28

34:28

We’ve been following the growth of the early church. It’s been exciting to see the movement grow from a small group in an upper room to a large body of believers spread across a good portion of the world. But wherever there is growth, there are also growing pains—there are challenges that come up. This morning we’ll look at some of these challenges…

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Help for the Weary | I Corinthians 18:1-17 34:57

7M ago34:57

34:57

Sometimes we just get tired. We’ve been going along and doing okay, but things start to catch up with us. We want to keep going, but it’s not easy. We’re worn out. At times like this, we need help from God—help like God gave the Apostle Paul in Corinth. - Pastor Ron Kool Support the Show.By Ron Kool, Arek O'Connell

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Reconciliation and Healing of Michigan's Indigenous Peoples: Episode 2 38:42

7M ago38:42

38:42

We continue our powerful journey of truth, reconciliation, and healing with survivors of the Indigenous boarding school The Holy Childhood School of Jesus in Harbor Springs. Through their courageous narratives, we confront the difficult truths of abuse, torment, and the unsettling realities concealed in unmarked graves and beneath paved roads. This…

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This is Who You've Been Looking For | Acts 17:16-34 36:08

7M ago36:08

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When Paul preaches to the people of Athens, he is dealing with people who do not accept the authority of the Bible. He must find a different point of connection with these folks. As we see what Paul does, we learn important lessons about how we talk about Jesus to our family members, friends and others who do not know Jesus and who do not believe t…

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2023-12-24 AM – Peace on Earth 28:50

7M ago28:50

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Jesus is the source of peace. Ridge Road Church of Christ – www.ridgeroadcoc.org – Facebook: facebook.com/ridgeroadcoc – Twitter: twitter.com/ridgeroadcoc – Instagram: instagram.com/ridgeroadcoc – YouTube: http://bit.ly/rrcocyoutube #God #Jesus #church #cross #risen #bible #sermon #heaven #christ #christian #churchofchrist #ypsilanti #michigan #lov…

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Remember the Rekabites | Jeremiah 35 37:09

7M ago37:09

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As we approach a new year, we tend to do two things. First, we reflect on the past year, and we resolve what to do the following year. As you consider what type of year you want 2024 to look like, our text in Jeremiah will encourage us to remember a faithful group of nomads called the Rekabites. Perhaps they will help us all resolve to be faithful!…

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The Gift | John 3:16 25:46

8M ago25:46

25:46

For many of us, we would rather be on the giving end of gifts than on the receiving end. We like to give to others, and if someone gives us something, we want to be able to give them a gift back. It’s not always easy simply to receive a gift. But at the heart of the Christmas story is a gift from God that we can only receive and never repay—the gif…

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The Refining Fire | Malachi 2:17-3:5 33:27

8M ago33:27

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At this time of the year, we sing songs that talk about God coming near to us. We sing, “O Come, O Come, Immanuel,” or “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus.” We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus. But before we get too excited, we need to hear the prophet Malachi. He reminds us that when Jesus comes, it’s not just angels and stars and happy t…

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