In this powerful message rooted in Joel chapter 1, we're called to 'Wake Up' and recognize the spiritual challenges of our times. The prophet Joel's warnings to ancient Israel resonate deeply with our modern struggles. Just as locusts devastated the land then, our joy and spiritual vitality can be devoured by worldly distractions today. We're urged…

Watchman Nee wrote, “I need forgiveness for my sins, but I need also deliverance from the power of sin... I appreciate the blessed fact of God's forgiveness, but I want something more than that: I want deliverance. I need forgiveness for what I have done, but I need also deliverance from what I am.” Pastor Ray continues his series, The Story of Jes…

In this powerful exploration of the Parable of the Sower, we delve into the four types of soil representing different conditions of the human heart. This parable, found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, offers profound insights into why people respond differently to God's Word. We're challenged to examine our own hearts: Are we the hard path where the Wo…

Billy Graham said, “To be a disciple is to be committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and committed to following Him every day.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “A Call to Action” from his series, The Story of Jesus.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

This week, we explore the profound lessons from the story of Jesus healing a leper in Mark 1:40-45. We're reminded of our own spiritual condition - our sin sickness that separates us from God. Just as the leper approached Jesus with desperation, we too must come to Him with urgency, recognizing our need for His cleansing touch. The leper's humble s…

This week, we're reminded that Jesus is still the answer to all of life's questions and challenges. The Gospel of Mark shows us Jesus' threefold ministry of healing, deliverance, and declaration. We see how Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law and many others, demonstrating that He still heals today through medicine, miracles, or by taking us to heav…

This week, we look into the reality of spiritual warfare and the authority of Jesus Christ over demonic forces. The key scripture comes from Mark 1:21-28, where Jesus confronts an unclean spirit in the synagogue. We learn that demons are real, active in our world, and often hide behind seemingly good or progressive ideas. However, we're reminded th…

This week we explore the call of Jesus to discipleship through Mark's Gospel. We're reminded that following Jesus is not just about salvation, but a complete surrender of our lives. The story of Jesus calling His first disciples teaches us that God often chooses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. We're challenged to consider our own respon…

Bro. Ray begins a BRAND NEW sermon series called "The Story Of Jesus." We explore the significance of baptism through the lens of Jesus' own baptism in the Jordan River. We learn that baptism is not just a ritual, but a profound act of obedience and identification with Christ. Biblical baptism is by immersion, as demonstrated by Jesus Himself. This…

Bro. Ray is back from his July sabbatical and concludes his series "On Purpose." In this message, we're reminded of God's purpose for our lives and the importance of living it out faithfully. The central theme revolves around 2 Corinthians 13, where Paul admonishes the Corinthians to examine themselves and get their spiritual act together. We're ch…

Aaron Dickinson shares a message from Colossians 1 entitled, "Two People You Need To Know."Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Lance Griffin shares a message from John 18 entitled, "The Truth Is Out There."Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

John Mark Comer once said, “Spiritual friendships do not work unless both members are fully committed to the transformational journey with Christ.” Chase Faulk shares a message from Hebrews 10 entitled, "A Confident Plan."Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Corrie Ten Boom said, “Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible.” Join us this Sunday as Pastor Ray shares a message titled “Faith Displayed—On Purpose.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Paul Washer writes, “The mark of a man of God is God upon the man.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his current series “On Purpose” titled, Be A Man of God.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Psalm 95 entitled, "The Weight & Wonder of Worship."Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Psalm 28 entitled, "What's Your Song?"Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

John Wesley said, “One of the principal rules of religion is, to lose no occasion of serving God. And, since he is invisible to our eyes, we are to serve him in our neighbor; which he receives as if done to himself in person, standing visibly before us.” Pastor Ray continues his series “On-Purpose” with a message titled, Serve God—On Purpose.…

Ronald Reagan said, “The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America - our country is in need of and ready for a spiritual renewal.” Bro. Ray shares a special message titled… Three Dangers Facing America.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

“A Christian home is a place where Christ’s love is not only taught but lived out daily.” –Charles Stanley. Bro. Ray shares a message on home and family titled. “Building a Home that Honors God—On Purpose.”Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Someone has written, “I am a soldier in Christ’s Army. I will not be shaken.” Indeed the Bible teaches that we are engaged in a cosmic spiritual battle that is being fought every day. Bro. Ray shares a message titled, “Be A Culture Warrior for God—On Purpose”.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

John Stott said, “We should not ask, ‘What is wrong with the world?’ for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather we should ask, “What has happened to salt and light?” Jesus calls us to infiltrate our culture. Bro. Ray continues his series, On Purpose with his next message—“Be Salt and Light—On Purpose.”…

Billy Graham once said, “Our world today so desperately hungers for hope, yet uncounted people have almost given up. There is despair and hopelessness on every hand. Let us be faithful in proclaiming hope that is in Jesus.”Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Neil Anderson writes, “Your greatest fulfillment in life will come when you discover your unique gifts and abilities and use them to edify others and glorify the LORD.” You have been gifted by God on purpose! Join us this Sunday as Bro. Ray shares a message titled, Gifted—On Purpose.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

As Christians we should be different. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Bro. Ray continues his series, On Purpose with a message titled, “Be Different—On Purpose (Pt. B)Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Michael Youssef said, “Only in the Cross of Christ will we receive power when we are powerless. We will find strength when we are weak. We will experience hope when our situation is hopeless. Only in the Cross is there peace for our troubled hearts.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, 5 Things to Remember About the Cross.…

William Lane Craig said, “If you are sincerely seeking God, God will make His existence evident to you.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, The Pursuit of God from his current series… Living On Purpose.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Charles H. Spurgeon said, “The seasons change and you change, but the Lord abides evermore the same, and the streams of His love are as deep, as broad and as full as ever.” Pastor Ray shares a new message titled, Live in Your Season—On PurposeDi Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Thomas Watson said, “If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within. The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble.” Pastor Ray shares his next message from his current series titled, Live In Peace—On Purpose.…

C.S. Lewis said, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” Pastor Ray shares entitled, “Let’s Forgive” from his current series On Purpose.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Charles Spurgeon said, "True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that - it is spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth." Pastor Ray shares a message titled, Let’s Pray—On Purpose from his current On Purpose series.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Hebrews 5:11-14 is the central passage discussed in this sermon, emphasizing the need to move from spiritual milk to solid food, which symbolizes advancing from a basic understanding to a deeper, more discerning faith. The passage calls believers to practice discernment and progress toward maturity, leaving elementary teachings about Christ to embr…

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message on Psalm 139.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Billy Graham said, “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” Pastor Ray shares a vital message on “Taking A Stand” for God in a godless age.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Randy Alcorn has written, “If God was the owner, I was the manager. I needed to adopt a steward's mentality toward the assets He had entrusted - not given - to me. A steward manages assets for the owner's benefit. The steward carries no sense of entitlement to the assets he manages. It's his job to find out what the owner wants done with his assets…

Want to experience intentional living in 2024? Pastor Ray starts a brand new sermon series called "On Purpose."Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

James Aughey, wrote, “Christ is the Good Physician. There is no disease He cannot heal; no sin He cannot remove; no trouble He cannot help. He is the Balm of Gilead, the Great Physician who has never yet failed to heal all the spiritual maladies of every soul that has come unto Him in faith and prayer." Pastor Ray completes his sermon series on Fai…

Warren Wiersbe writes, “Those times when you feel like quitting can be times of great opportunity, for God uses your troubles to help you grow.” Pastor Ray shares a message from his series Faith-Just Live It!, titled “Be Patient”.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Theodore Epp said, “As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “How to Face The Future” from his series, Faith—Just Live It!Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

D.L. Moody said, “Christians should live in the world, but not be filled with it. A ship lives in the water; but if the water gets into the ship, she goes to the bottom. So Christians may live in the world; but if the world gets into them, they sink.” Pastor Ray shares a message entitled, "Victory Over The World."…

It has been said that the first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true. Pastor Ray continues his series, Faith—Just Live It, with a message titled, “Get Smart!”Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Proverbs 15:4 says, “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Pastor Ray shares part two of his message, “Managing Your Mouth.”Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Kent Hughes writes, “The true test of a man's spirituality is not his ability to speak, as we are apt to think, but rather his ability to bridle his tongue.” Pastor Ray shares a new message on “Managing Your Mouth” from his series Faith—Just Live it.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Charles Spurgeon said, “Faith and works are bound up in the same bundle. He that obeys God trusts God; and he that trusts God obeys God. He that is without faith is without works; and he that is without works is without faith.” Pastor Ray concludes his message to encourage you in your walk of faith titled, “A Functional Faith.”…

Charles Spurgeon said, “Faith and works are bound up in the same bundle. He that obeys God trusts God; and he that trusts God obeys God. He that is without faith is without works; and he that is without works is without faith.” Pastor Ray shares a message to encourage you in your walk of faith titled, “A Functional Faith.”…

Pastor Chuck Locke shares a message from Philippians 4 entitled, "In Joy... The Rest of Your Life."Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “Faith without works is not faith at all, but a simple lack of obedience.” Pastor Ray continues his message on “Faith—Pointless or Powerful” from his series in James.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “Faith without works is not faith at all, but a simple lack of obedience.” Pastor Ray shares a message on “Faith—Pointless or Powerful” from his series in James.Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Leonard Ravenhill said, “One of these days some simple soul will pick up the Book of God, read it, and believe it. Then the rest of us will be embarrassed.” Pastor Ray shares a message titled, “Don’t Just Say Something, Do Something!”Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church

"Trials can develop us but temptations can destroy us." Billy Sunday said, “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” Pastor Ray shares his next message in the series Faith—Just Live It, titled “Trials VS Temptation.”Di Ridgecrest Baptist Church