Posts with the tag “jesus”

Finding - Part 1 [Notes]
December 1st, 2024
The Christmas season often leaves us searching—for the perfect gifts, a way to manage our overflowing schedules, or just a quiet moment to ourselves. But what if the things we truly need this Christma...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Anchored - Part 4 [Notes]
October 27th, 2024
In a world full of uncertainties, how can we stay rooted in our faith? Join us for "Anchored," a five-week series through 1 Peter, where we’ll discover how Christ and His Word give us strength to face...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Hope Amid the Storm
October 9th, 2024
Given the absolute destruction Hurricane Helene has caused, my mind has been flooded with hopelessness for the past week; yet, amid the storm and beyond, many beautiful stories of hope existed. As pow...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Anchored - Part 1 [Notes]
October 6th, 2024
In a world full of uncertainties, how can we stay rooted in our faith? Join us for "Anchored," a five-week series through 1 Peter, where we’ll discover how Christ and His Word give us strength to face...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
The Gift Box
September 11th, 2024
When presenting the Gospel to young children, we often use a gift box to signify that God gives us the gift of Jesus. A few weeks ago, one of the four-year-olds turned to his leader and said, “I hate ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Running the Race - Part 2 [Notes]
September 8th, 2024
If you have ever run a race like a 5K, you understand the satisfaction of finishing well, but also the difficulty of the race. Similarly, living out the Christian faith brings profound joy and fulfill...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Ten - Part 4 [Notes]
June 23rd, 2024
The Ten Commandments are probably the best-known list of "rules" ever recorded, but there is so much more to these commands than meets the eye; they provide a framework for understanding who God is an...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Mikvah - Baptism Sunday [Notes]
May 19th, 2024
We baptize because Jesus commanded His disciples to be baptized. Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Hard Hearts
May 15th, 2024
The problem the religious leaders were facing was that they had allowed their hearts to become so callous that when they looked at the man with the paralyzed hand, they did not see an image bearer of ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
I Do, but Do I? - Part 5 [Notes]
May 5th, 2024
The institution of marriage seems to be falling out of favor in our culture today. With the high divorce rate and the prevalence of unhappy marriages, many wonder, “Why bother?” No marriage will be pe...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
I Do, but Do I? - Part 2 [Notes]
April 14th, 2024
The institution of marriage seems to be falling out of favor in our culture today. With the high divorce rate and the prevalence of unhappy marriages, many wonder, “Why bother?” No marriage will be pe...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Easter is Hope
April 3rd, 2024
Jesus is our hope. He died as payment for our sins and rose again to conquer death. God’s desire for us to be in a relationship with Him was made possible. Now, each of us has a responsibility to reco...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Easter With The Ridge // Foretold - Part 6 [Notes]
March 31st, 2024
Takeaway // Everything points to Jesus.   Five surprises found in Isaiah 53.  1. The rejection of Christ. Who has believed what we have heard? And who has the arm of the Lord been revealed to? – Isaia...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
The Resurrection Changes Everything // Easter Sunday [Holy Week]
March 31st, 2024
I was incredibly angry at God for many years because He allowed my siblings and mother to die in spite of my family's faithfulness to Him and the incredible amount of prayer that people offered for my...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
I Surrender // Holy Saturday [Holy Week]
March 30th, 2024
Holy Saturday is an invitation to stillness, contemplation, and anticipation. On this day, the tomb would still be inhabited—Jesus’ body lying there, broken for us. All the momentum the disciples felt...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
The Old Rugged Cross // Good Friday [Holy Week]
March 29th, 2024
It was on Golgotha, the place of the skull, that Jesus was crucified. But before His hands and feet were nailed to the cross, He endured unimaginable pain. For hours leading up to the cross and for si...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Jesus Barabbas // Maundy Thursday [Holy Week]
March 28th, 2024
Barabbas’ story points to the idea that the gospel is about a righteous Savior dying for guilty sinners—setting them free. Barabbas was a rebel and murderer. He was probably the next in line to be nai...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Last // Holy Wednesday [Holy Week]
March 27th, 2024
As I read through the text, I found myself looking for the emotions of those involved. When you search for the emotions, you question the hows, the whys, and the whats. How could Judas betray Jesus? W...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Broken // Holy Tuesday [Holy Week]
March 26th, 2024
We are commanded to love God with every piece of us—our hearts, our souls, and our minds. However, Jesus also commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves. If we are to love our neighbors as oursel...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Spring Cleaning // Holy Monday [Holy Week]
March 25th, 2024
During the last week of Jesus’ life, He returned to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. When He entered the temple complex, Jesus expected to see people praying, praising, and thanking God. Instead, ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Not My Will // Palm Sunday [Holy Week]
March 24th, 2024
Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice to save the world. It was the hardest thing that He had to do and something He didn’t necessarily want to do, but He obeyed His Father. He took on the sins of the wor...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Foretold - Part 5 [Notes]
March 24th, 2024
Although the Bible covers thousands of years of history and is filled with true stories and accounts, there is One Story that ties all the others together—the story of God’s plan to bring people into ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Foretold - Part 4 [Notes]
March 17th, 2024
Although the Bible covers thousands of years of history and is filled with true stories and accounts, there is One Story that ties all the others together—the story of God’s plan to bring people into ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Wrestling With the Text
March 13th, 2024
For those of us who know the story well—we can miss out on just how shocking it is to see God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. My encouragement to you would be to read through some of the most...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Foretold - Part 3 [Notes]
March 10th, 2024
Although the Bible covers thousands of years of history and is filled with true stories and accounts, there is One Story that ties all the others together—the story of God’s plan to bring people into ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
The Cornerstone of Our Faith
March 6th, 2024
Jesus' substitutionary atonement serves as the cornerstone of our faith, underscoring the depth of God's love and the unfathomable extent of His grace. It is a testament to His unwavering commitment t...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Foretold - Part 2 [Notes]
March 3rd, 2024
Although the Bible covers thousands of years of history and is filled with true stories and accounts, there is One Story that ties all the others together—the story of God’s plan to bring people into ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Living Intentionally
February 28th, 2024
Just like Legacy Marbles provide a visual reminder of the number of weeks you have left with your child before they graduate high school, what if we had a jar of marbles that represented our lives? Wo...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Foretold - Part 1 [Notes]
February 25th, 2024
Although the Bible covers thousands of years of history and is filled with true stories and accounts, there is One Story that ties all the others together—the story of God’s plan to bring people into ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Seeking the Truth
January 24th, 2024
While many people claim to seek "the truth," they are looking for "their truth," which is grounded in human ideology, not Biblical absolutes. "The Truth" proclaims there is only one way to God, and Hi...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Truth Is - Part 3 [Notes]
January 21st, 2024
In a world where the very concept of truth is under attack, we are called upon to know the truth and be able to defend it (Jude 1:6). The truth can impact our relationship with God, and it can lead to...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
All's Well That Ends Well
December 31st, 2023
Today's Takeaway // To finish well, we need to start well and run well. “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.” – ...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Christmas with The Ridge // He Will Be Called [Notes]
December 21st, 2023
One of the most interesting parts of the Christmas story is that a large group of strangers from Babylon arrived in Jerusalem asking the question, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?” The...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Extending the Invitation
December 20th, 2023
Attending a Christmas service may be a given in your home. But what about your colleague? How about a family member or friend? Think about a person in your life who doesn’t attend church regularly. Ma...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
He Will Be Called - Part 3 [Notes]
December 17th, 2023
This time of year, so much of the world focuses on Jesus. But who was and is Jesus, and what difference can He make in our lives? In the Christmas series titled, “He Will Be Called,” we will be focusi...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
He Will Be Called - Part 2 [Notes]
December 10th, 2023
This time of year, so much of the world focuses on Jesus. But who was and is Jesus, and what difference can He make in our lives? In the Christmas series titled, “He Will Be Called,” we will be focusi...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Fear Less - Part 3 [Notes]
October 29th, 2023
The phrase, “Don’t be afraid!” appears in the Bible more than any other Biblical command—and for good reason! People of all generations have struggled to trust God when facing difficult or scary situa...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Crisis in Israel
October 15th, 2023
Video footage circulating on social media showed the gunmen descending in paragliders on the gathering. Others came by road. Dozens of Hamas fighters opened fire on the young Israelis who had come tog...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
Fear Less - Part 1 [Notes]
October 8th, 2023
The phrase, “Don’t be afraid!” appears in the Bible more than any other Biblical command—and for good reason! People of all generations have struggled to trust God when facing difficult or scary situa...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins
What's the Point? - Part 4 [Notes]
September 24th, 2023
Many in our society today have concluded the church is no longer relevant. They reason that they can turn to other organizations to meet their relational needs, and they can determine their own morali...  Read More
by Jamie Huggins