West Ridge with John Goebbel

What if you were told to not pray?  In "integrity in Faith" Pastor John describes how Daniel faced the same situation, but chose to honor God.

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How do you live out one's faith as God would call one to do?  In "Comprehension and Courage", Phil Puleo outlines that there are three key components that produce culture engaging Christian leaders.

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What does it mean when it is said "you will either have humility or humiliation"?  In the "Pride Test", Pastor John discusses how when don't listen for God's direction, we naturally move forward with…

What is "true worship"?  In "A Clear Difference in Worship" Pastor John describes the various methods that the world tries to counterfeit the Kingdom of God, and how this counterfeit always rules thr…

Do people control the plans God has for you?  In "God is in Control of All", Pastor John reminds us that people can call you anything they want, but they can't change the calling God has put into you…

What are these two spirits?  In "Two Spirits at Work", Pastor John explains that the only way we can know we are being influenced by something other than God, is to know God.

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What is the root cause of worry?  In "Your Step", Pastor John highlighted, that while following Jesus' instructions to not worry can be hard using our own strength and wisdom, if we truly trust Him a…

Are you asking yourselves, "how can I make a difference?"  In "Make a Difference", Pastor John explains that God has not only made you, the Holy Spirit has empowered you and "supercharged" you to mak…

If you can do anything for the rest of your life, what would it be?  In "Discover Your Purpose" Pastor John reminds us that God made us all and He gave us special talents and gifts…and those things a…

What is the "freedom" that Jesus mentions?  In "Find Freedom", Pastor John explains while some would say "I'm free to do whatever I want", perhaps we can ask ourselves "am I happy and fulfilled where…

We know Jesus' command to go and make disciples, but how do we do that or what do we say?  In "Know God", Pastor John reminds us that it is God who saves, but He has given us tools, such as His Word,…

What are four important things that we would like visitors to West Ridge to find?  In "Vision Day" Pastor John explains how we should help everyone to 1) Know God, to 2) Find Freedom, to 3) Discover …

How do we build relationships with someone we care about?  In "The Lord's Prayer", Pastor John shows us through Jesus' teaching about prayer, that we not only ask God for things in prayer, we listen …

Is prayer a priority for you?  In "Power of Prayer" Pastor John asked us if we are spending time with the Lord every day?  Are we seeking His direction or are we going on our own strength?  We know w…

What did Jesus say about how we are to fast? In "Prayer and Fasting" Pastor John explains that, just like when we pray, don't do it to gain favor (or sympathy!) from others, but we rather do it in se…

Are you worried about situations in your life right now? In "Christmas Wisdom" Pastor John explains how even though this world may be full of trouble, Jesus says "These things I have spoken to you, t…

What would be the best gift you could possibly receive this Christmas? In "The Best Gift" Pastor John describes that one and the next best one that all Christians have already received - but maybe do…

Isn't it interesting how the circumstances of Jesus' birth were so exceptional? In "Imperfectly Perfect" Pastor John describes how the census, the lack of accommodations, the visits from the shepherd…

What were some of the prophecies that had to be accomplished by the Messiah? In "The Moment" Pastor John details that even looking at only 7 of the 300 prophecies that Jesus fulfilled still goes far …

Who are you including at your "table"? In "Who is at Your Table", Pastor John recounts the story of Mary and Martha and how Jesus' direction was to not forget to worship. Do we focus more on getting …