West Ridge with John Goebbel

How does God test us? In "Test?" Pastor Bryan shows that a testing or challenge is an opportunity to rise to the challenge and follow God's path. As it says in Malachi 3:7 "... Return to Me, and I wi…

What does it mean when the Bible says "we have robbed God"? How could we do that? In "The Principle of First" Pastor John reminds us that God only asks us to do what is best for us. We should do it! 

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Do you want to be successful and prosper? In "Meditate Then Do" Pastor John explains that when we go our own ways and ignore God's rules for our lives, we essentially fall into the hand of the the en…

Are we able to resist all of what the enemy throws at us? In "The Armor of God" Pastor John reviews Ephesians 6 where the Apostle Paul assures us that if we "put on all of God’s armor" we "will be ab…

What does it mean when the Apostle Paul says "be careful how you live"? In "A Believer's Call - Part 2", Pastor John outlines chapter 5 of the book of Ephesians and shows us that, like parents teachi…

Has God equipped and empowered you? In "The Believer's Call" Pastor John continues the exploration of the book of Ephesians to answer this and other questions regarding how a believer can tap into a …

 What is the mystery that the apostle Paul mentions several times in his book to the Ephesians? In "The Mystery", Pastor John shows the somewhat surprising answer is that one aspect is that the "wisd…

What do you think of the statement that God decided, even before you were born, to make you with special talents and abilities to do specific good works? In "His Workmanship, Citizens, and Members" P…

Have you ever said "God can't use me".  In "Christ and His Holy People" Pastor John reminds us that we are called Holy and can receive abilities and knowledge to do what he calls you to do or as Ephe…

Would you call yourself a saint, in the biblical sense? In "Prove me wrong", Pastor John shows that the word saint (Greek ἁγίοις or hagiois), was used to describe a follower of Christ in Ephesians 1:…

How did the early Christian church attract so many followers? In "The Church Begins" Pastor John outlines 10 attributes of the early church that are still just as relevant and important for today's c…

Do you believe you could have full access to God today? In "The Unveiling Begins", Pastor John shows that even the disciples didn't recognize Jesus at certain times. Are you hearing but not recognizi…

What was the significance of people laying their clothing in front of Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey? In "Jesus & Us" Pastor John recounts the history and significance of that action and t…

What are you waiting for if you are not living in God's love? In "Being Set Apart for God" Pastor Manny shows how God yearns for you to come to him, to be with you; how he wants what is best for you.…

Why do we automatically say certain things? In "If You Are Wise" Pastor John talks about how we can say things like "that is just me" or "I have no filter". Do you really have no ability to control w…

Do you respond with compassion to someone struggling? In "Sunergeo" Pastor John reminds us that all of us are immensely valued by God and that what we see as unpleasant aspects of another only means …

How do you define your value? In "Exposing our Thoughts and Intentions" Pastor John shows the definition that the "world" applies to you is not how God defines your value. 

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How might you have acted if Jesus was your brother growing up? In "Consider It" Pastor John discusses the story of James, the leader of the Jerusalem Christian church, and Jesus's half-brother, and h…

What are some moments in your life that define you? In "Trusting the Word of God" Pastor John describes six trust nuggets that show we are all part of a journey, but the focus is not on us. 

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Can we really ever expect our friends and family to never disappoint or hurt us? In "Healthy Confrontation - Part 2" Pastor John shows that even Jesus' closest friends, His disciples, did many things…