Eagle Ridge Church of God Sermons

Eagle Ridge Church of God

Sermons from Sunday going through different series using various bible verses.

  1. Aug 17

    Missions Sunday

    Update UgandaUnited for Uganda (U4U) was at first a dream. The group was formed loosely at first. We began monthly zoom meetingsto encourage the missionaries and talk about the next trip each of us would be making and how we could support eachother. Early in 2023, we became a formal organization, acquiring our tax exempt 501 c3 status with the United StatesGovernment as a recognized nonprofit organization. The Power of UnityWe remain convinced that God has called us to serve in Uganda, East Africa. He has led us this far and He will continueleading as we put our trust in Him. This is the power that comes from unity: united with Christ and each other! We are acommunity of North American Churches and individual Christ-followers looking to invest in the Church of God, East Africa(Uganda) — a community open for others to enter. Four Pillars:-Tim & Colleen Stevenson - Church of God missionaries to Uganda with 40+ years of Kingdom-building service in EastAfrica.-Core Discipleship - We were given the copyright from Leadership Focus (Church of God credentialling cohortprogram) to adapt their curriculum to fit the needs and abilities for the leaders in Uganda. For two years, students receivelectures on the sixteen statements they are to write their doctrinal statements on to complete the course and graduate fromthe training.-Vocational Sponsorship - Equipping people to support themselves and their families by training in tailoring,leathermaking, hairdressing, catering, baking and newly added, small engine repair.-T.A.P.P. The Tumaini AIDS Prevention Program (The Swahili word, "Tumaini," means "hope”.)Giving hope and dignity to lives affected by HIV / AIDS. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations.” Matthew 28:19 NLT Unite with Us as we put this scripture into action in Uganda. Action Plan1. Pray• Pray for our missionaries, Tim and Colleen Stevenson, as they are on the front line doing what God hascalled them to do.• Pray for the maturity of the developing churches and leaders in Uganda.• Visit our website www.united4uganda.org, and get involved.2. Unite with us• Support a vocational student. Application forms are in the Lobby.• Support the TAPP ministry through the items in the Lobby.• Come with us in 2028! Applications available in the Lobby.

    Missions Sunday
  2. Aug 10

    8/9/26 Coming to the End of the Road, or is it?

    Route 66: Summer Road Trip Week 10: Coming to the End of the Road, or is it?   Acts 1:8, Acts 28:17-31 NLT   What kept him going?   Complete trust in the sovereignty of God  Acts 4:27-30   We know that God is marching on with his agenda, even through what humans consider tragedies, and we may join in the stream of God's sovereignty by being active in his agenda. To one who lives under sovereignty, success is obedience to God that is, even though Paul was bound to a chain in Rome, he was a success.  Ajith Fernando, The NIVApplication Commentary: Acts, pg. 629   A clear vision of The Kingdom of God  Acts 28:23b & 30 NLT   Preaching about the Kingdom of God presents the greater purpose of God rather than just what God can do to an individual. It affirms that God is working out his purposes through the vicissitudes of history and that his plan will finally be accomplished with his Kingdom ruling the world. We ask people to join in this great March forward with the Lord of the universe.  In this world, where people are racked by thefear of demons, enemies, economic reversals, and failure, this is liberating news.  NIV Application Commentary…pg. 630-631.   The kingdom of God is the restoration of God loving rule over all things.  Mark 1:14-15 NLT   A conviction that his struggle and suffering will be used to advance God’s Kingdom.  Begin your next Road Trip: 1.     What is God saying to you? 2.     What do you need to do to align your life to this? 3.     Whose help do you need?

    8/9/26 Coming to the End of the Road, or is it?
  3. Jul 27

    7/26/26 Reality Check: You Might be Blind & Not Know it.

    Route 66: Summer Road Trip Week 8: Reality Check: You might be blind and not know it! Acts 9:1-6 NLT God given reality check: Acts 9:7-9 NLT Am I blind to something You are doing, God?What did it take to help me see?What will it take to help me see?Have I ignored God’s extreme measures in the past? Acts 9:11-19 NLT Only those who accept that they have been blind will see life clearly. Matthew 26:38-39 NLT Luke 9:23-25 NLT Then He told them what they could expect for themselves: “Anyone who intends to come with Me has to let Me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow Me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, My way, to finding yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? Luke 9:23-25 The Message Acts 9:6 NLT All of this is so you can bless those God loves. Acts 9:15 ; Acts 9:20-21 NLT Stepping from Blindness to Sight: 1. Go back to a time of blindness and suffering you have ignored. 2. Pray this prayer daily… Father, show me where I am blind. Use whatever means possible so that I can have clear accurate vision for what you are doing around me. I will not run from the suffering that you can use to teach me. I submit to what you want not what I want. Help me to see that this is not about me being able to see you clearly for my own benefit but rather it is for those you love who are separated from you and are suffering because of it. 3. Recite Luke 9:23-25 daily out loud. Then He said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be My follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow Me. 24 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for My sake, you will save it. 25 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? Luke 9:23-25 NLT

    7/26/26 Reality Check: You Might be Blind & Not Know it.
  4. Jul 20

    7/19/26 The Magi

    Route 66: Summer Road Trips Week 7: The Magi Matthew 2:1-3 NIV    Our trips usually fall into one of two categories: Business or Personal The Magi would have said this trip falls under a 3rd category: Worship   Like the Magi, we probably would have expected it to end in Jerusalem, but God often uses the little or unexpected to accomplish His plans.                                                                                                 Who were the Magi, that are often referred to as the Wisemen?   How did they know about the promised Jewish Messiah? Daniel 2:48 NIV Matthew 2:4-8 NIV   “The Magi were seeking the King; Herod was opposing the King; and the Jewish priests were ignoring the King.”  -Warren Wiersbe    Matthew 2:9-12 NIV                                                                                                     They Worshipped: They gave their presence.                                                                            They bowed down.                                                                                They brought gifts.   The Wisemen are wise because… they know whom they are looking for, Jesus the King of Kings.Jeremiah 29:13 NLT they don’t give up!  Whether the journey takes months or years,whether the Star is bright or temporally hidden.  They persevere with a faith driven by a God-given passion for Jesus Christ – they don’t stop at Jerusalem…they keep going to Bethlehem. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV when they encounter Jesus, they worship Him. Not for anything He might do for them, but solely for the honor and glory they might render to God, Who came to earth to save us and now rules and reigns in Heaven and whose Spirit indwells us.  Psalm 145:3; 95:6 NIV   Step of Obedience- A Magi Quiz: 1.    How are you daily seeking Jesus? 2.    What is one thing that’s making it hard to connect with Him that you can remove this week? 3.    How long has it been since you spent some time really worshipping Jesus?

    7/19/26 The Magi

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Sermons from Sunday going through different series using various bible verses.