West Ridge with John Goebbel

Why does God sometimes lead us into the "wilderness"? In "Managers Must Trust", Pastor John explains it is for one reason. 

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Who owns the things you have? In "Whose is it", Pastor John explains this isn't a trick question. We are managers or "safe-keepers" of things while we are here, but we take nothing with us when we go…

What good is a Light if even when it shines on the tripping hazard, you ignore it? In "Light of the Lamp" Pastor Bryan explains that change from old ways is hard. It takes humility, self-awareness an…

What qualifies you to spread the Gospel, perform miracles and live a Godly life? In "He Did It - You Believe It" Pastor Doug quotes Ephesians 1:5 "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own fami…

What happens if you not only read God's Word but you think and meditate over it? In "The Miracle of Meditation" Pastor Manny talks about the changes, the literally miraculous changes, that happen whe…

Why is the Bible so different from all other books? In "The Bread of Heaven" Pastor Frank explains how just as our bodies need food to survive, so do we need God's Word to thrive. "This Book will kee…

What was different about today? In "Serve Day!" Pastor John talks about new things happening at West Ridge and how Haggai spoke that it is important to maintain the facility where we worship. 

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What brings fulfillment and happiness in our lives? In "The Lost Son" Pastor Doug reminds us that living our own way apart from the Father leads to nothing. Sin does not satisfy. Sin exposes our need…

Should the culture influence the church? In "Addressing Compromise" Pastor John describes several examples in the book of 1 Corinthians where, like today, people have wanted to redefine what is right…

How do we become "imitators of Christ" as the Apostle Paul calls us to be? In "The Believers Practice - Part 2" Pastor John reminds us that we "walk as children of light" towards "all goodness, right…

How do you live a life worthy of your calling? In "The Believer's Practice" Pastor John references the Apostle Paul's teaching to seek that calling "with all lowliness and gentleness, with long suffe…

What is a deacon? In "The Deacon Significance" Pastor John reviews what the Bible says are the character and traits of a deacon, as well as the role they play in the church. 

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Do we tend to see God's blessings only in the good times?  In "Our Position in Christ" Pastor John shows how Paul marvels at God's glory, power, and provision all the while he is in prison!  The real…

How do we "edify" each other?  In "Important Reminders" Pastor John recalls the teaching from an earlier series on end-times prophecies and reminded us that Jesus is coming soon.  Pray without ceasin…

Did some of the response to Paul's teaching sound similar to today? In "Thessalonica" Pastor John points out that, as in Paul's day, people are asking "what is popular to say/think versus what is the…

What does it mean to be a "light bearer"? In "Philippi" Pastor John shows we can "shine as lights in the world" because "it is God who works in you..." 

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How do you respond after an unexpected change in plans? In "Changing Plans" Pastor John shows how it is much better to first ask God about His plans for us, rather than asking God to bless our plans.…

What did you think about the description of the wife and mother mentioned in Proverbs 31? In "Mother's Day Card from God" Pastor Manny talks about the 10 virtues of this amazing woman. 

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What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? In "The Giver" Pastor John outlines the nine gifts that God is "distributing to each one individually as He wills" 2 Corinthians 12:11b (NKJV) 

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What is the "church"? In "The Church Begins" Pastor John outlines the extraordinary "attractional" occurrences during the formation of the Christian Church. 

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