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   <itunes:name>David Bird</itunes:name>
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   <title><![CDATA[Jesus, the Victor]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/jesus--the-victor</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Jesus is the victor over sin, death and the enemy.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus is the victor over sin, death and the enemy.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Christ the hope]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/christ-the-hope</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Lord of the Sabbath]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-lord-of-the-sabbath</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Scott Berthel]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Blowing the Trumpet for the Unborn: What note will we play?]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/blowing-the-trumpet-for-the-unborn:-what-note-will-we-play</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Sanctity of Life Sunday]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sanctity of Life Sunday]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Cruciformity]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/cruciformity</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Week of Prayer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Living a life conformed to the crucified Christ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living a life conformed to the crucified Christ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[O God, I Want You]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/o-god--i-want-you</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Week of Prayer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[May today's message and this week be a launching pad into a year with God as the supreme hunger of our heart.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[May today's message and this week be a launching pad into a year with God as the supreme hunger of our heart.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Seeing Jesus With the Wise Men]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/seeing-jesus-with-the-wise-men</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[David Bird]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Advent: Jesus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Who were these Wise Men? These Magi? Why was all of Jerusalem troubled about the possible birth of a new King? About about this star? What's the deal with that?  We love to speculate about things and love trying to read between the lines of scripture. Sometimes in our quest for truth we get so distracted with side issues that we miss the main thing - actually the main person - JESUS! ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who were these Wise Men? These Magi? Why was all of Jerusalem troubled about the possible birth of a new King? About about this star? What's the deal with that?  We love to speculate about things and love trying to read between the lines of scripture. Sometimes in our quest for truth we get so distracted with side issues that we miss the main thing - actually the main person - JESUS! ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Seeing Jesus With the Shepherds]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/seeing-jesus-with-the-shepherds</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Advent: Jesus]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Second Advent]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-second-advent</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[David Bird]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Advent: Jesus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What affect can Advent have on personal and family issues? EVERYTHING! The grace of God appeared in Bethlehem bringing salvation to us. As a result there are certain personal issues we must fight and deny; things in us that promote ungodliness and worldly desires.  But it's not enough to focus on things we should not do. We grow tired of the ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What affect can Advent have on personal and family issues? EVERYTHING! The grace of God appeared in Bethlehem bringing salvation to us. As a result there are certain personal issues we must fight and deny; things in us that promote ungodliness and worldly desires.  But it's not enough to focus on things we should not do. We grow tired of the ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Jesus is Human]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/jesus-is-human</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Advent: Jesus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[How human is Jesus?  That is the question we pose today.  There are many opinions and ideas about Jesus and who He is.  But, who is He?    Jesus is the undiminished deity in human form.  Jesus took on human nature without losing even a hint of His deity.  He is God in human form.  The Word became flesh, a real human baby.  He had not ceased to be God at His incarnation; He was no less God then than before; but He had begun to be man.  He was not now God minus some elements of His deity, but God plus manhood.  What does this mean for us?  Let’s find out today]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How human is Jesus?  That is the question we pose today.  There are many opinions and ideas about Jesus and who He is.  But, who is He?    Jesus is the undiminished deity in human form.  Jesus took on human nature without losing even a hint of His deity.  He is God in human form.  The Word became flesh, a real human baby.  He had not ceased to be God at His incarnation; He was no less God then than before; but He had begun to be man.  He was not now God minus some elements of His deity, but God plus manhood.  What does this mean for us?  Let’s find out today]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Jesus is God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/jesus-is-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Advent: Jesus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Is Jesus God?  That is the question we pose today.  There are many opinions and ideas about Jesus and who He is.  Some believe that He was a good man and a great teacher, but not God.  Some believe that He is a created being, not eternal and simply a nice guy who had good things to say.  I love what CS Lewis says about Jesus saying, A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse.  So, may we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that we may have life in His name.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is Jesus God?  That is the question we pose today.  There are many opinions and ideas about Jesus and who He is.  Some believe that He was a good man and a great teacher, but not God.  Some believe that He is a created being, not eternal and simply a nice guy who had good things to say.  I love what CS Lewis says about Jesus saying, A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse.  So, may we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that we may have life in His name.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[A Glorious Light]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-glorious-light</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Advent: Jesus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Many people are walking in darkness in our day looking for hope, looking for something better.  Many are seeking, searching, wondering, and struggling.  Some feel left out and alone.  Some feel God has been silent in their life.  Some are wondering is there really one true God and if so, who is He?  Some are wondering if there is one true God, and if so, then how does He fit in all of this?  Many become very busy and distracted during this time of year.  Even Christians get caught up in the rush of consumerism.  Many become materialistic and more concerned with the right gift than whether or not their heart is right during this special season of celebration and focus on Jesus.    So, whether, one is seeking, in darkness or has a walk with Christ they will be encouraged to prepare their heart to receive Christ for who He really is this advent season.  May this advent season truly be all about Jesus.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many people are walking in darkness in our day looking for hope, looking for something better.  Many are seeking, searching, wondering, and struggling.  Some feel left out and alone.  Some feel God has been silent in their life.  Some are wondering is there really one true God and if so, who is He?  Some are wondering if there is one true God, and if so, then how does He fit in all of this?  Many become very busy and distracted during this time of year.  Even Christians get caught up in the rush of consumerism.  Many become materialistic and more concerned with the right gift than whether or not their heart is right during this special season of celebration and focus on Jesus.    So, whether, one is seeking, in darkness or has a walk with Christ they will be encouraged to prepare their heart to receive Christ for who He really is this advent season.  May this advent season truly be all about Jesus.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-glorious-light</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Giving: Gods Part and My Part]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/giving:-gods-part-and-my-part</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[David Bird]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church and Memebership]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Stewardship “Steward” is a lost word these days. We prefer the word “manager”.  Both words are biblical yet in our culture “manager” implies someone who is the boss, director, or leader. “Steward” still connotes the idea of a servant or agent who handles the property of someone else. To discover what the Bible says about stewardship we must start with the first book of the Bible. As the Creator, God has absolute rights of ownership over all things and we are merely the stewards of His creation and gifts. Nothing belongs to us. We have no possessions. It is all God’s. To miss this basic truth is like misaligning the top button on your shirt - nothing else in our finances will ever perfectly line up.  Everything belongs to God. As stewards, we are accountable for more than just giving 10% in tithes. We are also answerable for the other 90% as well. God makes us His stewards in administering all His gifts in all aspects of our life – time, energy, relationships, health, environment etc. Stewardship is not about God taking something from us. It is about our consecration of His possessions that are entrusted to us – to use as He directs. Ultimately, stewardship is about finding our purpose and calling that God individually assigns to us as He orchestrates His redemptive movement in this broken world. It’s about using our giftedness to join God in missional living. Stewardship is our intentional and obedient witness to God’s sovereignty.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stewardship “Steward” is a lost word these days. We prefer the word “manager”.  Both words are biblical yet in our culture “manager” implies someone who is the boss, director, or leader. “Steward” still connotes the idea of a servant or agent who handles the property of someone else. To discover what the Bible says about stewardship we must start with the first book of the Bible. As the Creator, God has absolute rights of ownership over all things and we are merely the stewards of His creation and gifts. Nothing belongs to us. We have no possessions. It is all God’s. To miss this basic truth is like misaligning the top button on your shirt - nothing else in our finances will ever perfectly line up.  Everything belongs to God. As stewards, we are accountable for more than just giving 10% in tithes. We are also answerable for the other 90% as well. God makes us His stewards in administering all His gifts in all aspects of our life – time, energy, relationships, health, environment etc. Stewardship is not about God taking something from us. It is about our consecration of His possessions that are entrusted to us – to use as He directs. Ultimately, stewardship is about finding our purpose and calling that God individually assigns to us as He orchestrates His redemptive movement in this broken world. It’s about using our giftedness to join God in missional living. Stewardship is our intentional and obedient witness to God’s sovereignty.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[God Glorifying Service]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/god-glorifying-service</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church and Memebership]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[How shall we live in these days before Christ returns?  That is what the apostle Peter wants the church to ask itself.  Will we live a wasted life or will we give all we have in serving God for His glory?  Those are the two options.  The church is called to live in tough times as the end draws near and under such circumstances we are to serve others for the glory of God.  It is important how we serve and today we will look at that.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How shall we live in these days before Christ returns?  That is what the apostle Peter wants the church to ask itself.  Will we live a wasted life or will we give all we have in serving God for His glory?  Those are the two options.  The church is called to live in tough times as the end draws near and under such circumstances we are to serve others for the glory of God.  It is important how we serve and today we will look at that.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Community]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/community</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church and Memebership]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We are half way through a teaching process focused on the organizing of God’s local church here at The Ridge.  We are asking people to affirm or to reaffirm their membership here.  The point is not to set up the organization, focus on the maintenance of it and then become busier than ever, but with less and less real missional impact.  The goal is to get the team together and on the same page, so that we can extend God’s mission into the world.  God is on a mission of reconciling the world to Himself through His Son, Jesus.  He has given His church that same mission.  We are to be about reconciling people to God through Jesus Christ.  This is why the community of Christ exists.  We exist to image God and proclaim the good news of what Jesus has accomplished on the cross.  Around here we like to say, Disciple: Be One, Make One.  We must be a people for the community and the community for the world kind of community instead of a consumptive people wanting the church to be a community for me type of institution.  Today we continue in our church and membership series with a look at community.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are half way through a teaching process focused on the organizing of God’s local church here at The Ridge.  We are asking people to affirm or to reaffirm their membership here.  The point is not to set up the organization, focus on the maintenance of it and then become busier than ever, but with less and less real missional impact.  The goal is to get the team together and on the same page, so that we can extend God’s mission into the world.  God is on a mission of reconciling the world to Himself through His Son, Jesus.  He has given His church that same mission.  We are to be about reconciling people to God through Jesus Christ.  This is why the community of Christ exists.  We exist to image God and proclaim the good news of what Jesus has accomplished on the cross.  Around here we like to say, Disciple: Be One, Make One.  We must be a people for the community and the community for the world kind of community instead of a consumptive people wanting the church to be a community for me type of institution.  Today we continue in our church and membership series with a look at community.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Focusing On What Unites Us]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focusing-on-what-unites-us</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[David Bird]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church and Memebership]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This month we are looking at the unity of God’s church and we are doing that by taking four weeks and going through membership classes together.  Unity is God’s work. He creates it. Our job is to be diligent to maintain the unity that God has created. Our focus has to be on the things that unite us and not the things that divide us.  In marriage, just resolving conflict doesn’t create a great relationship. Having peace does not create a great relationship. What makes a great relationship is being unified in mind and thought. Your marriage can be relatively free of conflict and peace is all around. But, if husband and wife are not unified in purpose and common beliefs then they are going nowhere. They are going nowhere peacefully, but nowhere. But if a husband and wife get unified on family direction and Biblical beliefs, conflict stays at bay and an awesome marriage is forged!  The same is for God’s church. “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.” 1 Corinthians 1:10  For a church to be united in “mind and thought”, there are certain essential beliefs that we must agree upon and hold dear. While the Bible has many life applications, there are central doctrines that reinforce unity in God’s church. These essentials knit us together and of course like all things, must be expressed in love.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This month we are looking at the unity of God’s church and we are doing that by taking four weeks and going through membership classes together.  Unity is God’s work. He creates it. Our job is to be diligent to maintain the unity that God has created. Our focus has to be on the things that unite us and not the things that divide us.  In marriage, just resolving conflict doesn’t create a great relationship. Having peace does not create a great relationship. What makes a great relationship is being unified in mind and thought. Your marriage can be relatively free of conflict and peace is all around. But, if husband and wife are not unified in purpose and common beliefs then they are going nowhere. They are going nowhere peacefully, but nowhere. But if a husband and wife get unified on family direction and Biblical beliefs, conflict stays at bay and an awesome marriage is forged!  The same is for God’s church. “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.” 1 Corinthians 1:10  For a church to be united in “mind and thought”, there are certain essential beliefs that we must agree upon and hold dear. While the Bible has many life applications, there are central doctrines that reinforce unity in God’s church. These essentials knit us together and of course like all things, must be expressed in love.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Church and Membership]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-church-and-membership</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church and Memebership]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[It is an exciting time for the church in Carrollton.  Over the last four to five months we have been praying along with our brothers and sisters at Trinity Valley Church about the potential of our two local bodies becoming one.  On this Sunday, October 23, the potential of what could be is now becoming a reality.  King David proclaims in Psalm 133 saying, How good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!  So, we will praise the Lord for what He is doing in our midst this Sunday as we gather together around Jesus.   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is an exciting time for the church in Carrollton.  Over the last four to five months we have been praying along with our brothers and sisters at Trinity Valley Church about the potential of our two local bodies becoming one.  On this Sunday, October 23, the potential of what could be is now becoming a reality.  King David proclaims in Psalm 133 saying, How good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!  So, we will praise the Lord for what He is doing in our midst this Sunday as we gather together around Jesus.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-church-and-membership</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Back to Square One]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/back-to-square-one</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[John Samways]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church and Memebership]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[John Samways was Team Rector of Keynsham in 1997-2009. A former geography teacher, his passions in life include the natural environment and outdoor recreation, engaging with the local community, sport (especially cricket, rugby and Watford FC) and the family. In retirement he lives with his wife Chris in Frome, Somerset.  John has a pastors heart and a passion for people to live on mission.  John is one of those guys who just 'gets it'.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Samways was Team Rector of Keynsham in 1997-2009. A former geography teacher, his passions in life include the natural environment and outdoor recreation, engaging with the local community, sport (especially cricket, rugby and Watford FC) and the family. In retirement he lives with his wife Chris in Frome, Somerset.  John has a pastors heart and a passion for people to live on mission.  John is one of those guys who just 'gets it'.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/back-to-square-one</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Unity, so that the world may know Pt. 3]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/unity--so-that-the-world-may-know-pt--3</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Unity at The Ridge]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[God is fashioning together a people for His glory, called the church.  He brings them together as one body through the blood of Christ.  Christ brings peace between God and man, as well as between man and man through the cross, with the goal of making one body to God.  As the church, we are to maintain this unity in the way we live, both in being and doing.  We are to give ourselves, who we are and our gifts from the Spirit, to the church until the church becomes more like Christ.  God has gifted all believers to serve.  When every believer exercises their gifts the body enjoys unity and becomes more like Christ.  May it be our great joy to diligently preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God is fashioning together a people for His glory, called the church.  He brings them together as one body through the blood of Christ.  Christ brings peace between God and man, as well as between man and man through the cross, with the goal of making one body to God.  As the church, we are to maintain this unity in the way we live, both in being and doing.  We are to give ourselves, who we are and our gifts from the Spirit, to the church until the church becomes more like Christ.  God has gifted all believers to serve.  When every believer exercises their gifts the body enjoys unity and becomes more like Christ.  May it be our great joy to diligently preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/unity--so-that-the-world-may-know-pt--3</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Oct 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Unity, so that the world may know Pt. 2]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/unity--so-that-the-world-may-know-pt--2</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Unity at The Ridge]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[When we gaze into the first century, we see eleven men on the verge of something great.  Jesus has died and been risen.  He appears to these apostles and tells them to keep waiting.  The disciples were focused on one thing, the advancement of the kingdom of God on earth.  They want to know if this is it in its fullness.  Jesus tells them though to keep waiting and trusting.  Together as one, they do just that.  Who knew that these men and others would be on the onset of one of the greatest days in history?  These men could have retreated, but instead with simple acts of obedience they moved forward.  Our prayer, as we gather today, is that we would simply obey God as we go, live, risk and move forward together for the advancement of God’s kingdom on earth.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we gaze into the first century, we see eleven men on the verge of something great.  Jesus has died and been risen.  He appears to these apostles and tells them to keep waiting.  The disciples were focused on one thing, the advancement of the kingdom of God on earth.  They want to know if this is it in its fullness.  Jesus tells them though to keep waiting and trusting.  Together as one, they do just that.  Who knew that these men and others would be on the onset of one of the greatest days in history?  These men could have retreated, but instead with simple acts of obedience they moved forward.  Our prayer, as we gather today, is that we would simply obey God as we go, live, risk and move forward together for the advancement of God’s kingdom on earth.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/unity--so-that-the-world-may-know-pt--2</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Oct 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Unity, so that the world may know Pt. 1]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/unity--so-that-the-world-may-know-pt--1</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Unity at The Ridge]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Biblical unity is a precious thing to Jesus.  So much so, that Jesus prayed to the Father asking Him to make the church one as He and the Father are one.  Jesus’ goal for such unity is so that the world may know that He is the Son of God.  So, the church must seek doctrinal, missional, philosophical, relational and organizational unity.  This is so important for us as a body.  We must fight hard for unity, believe in it and pray as Jesus did for it.Biblical unity is a precious thing to Jesus.  So much so, that Jesus prayed to the Father asking Him to make the church one as He and the Father are one.  Jesus’ goal for such unity is so that the world may know that He is the Son of God.  So, the church must seek doctrinal, missional, philosophical, relational and organizational unity.  This is so important for us as a body.  We must fight hard for unity, believe in it and pray as Jesus did for it.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Biblical unity is a precious thing to Jesus.  So much so, that Jesus prayed to the Father asking Him to make the church one as He and the Father are one.  Jesus’ goal for such unity is so that the world may know that He is the Son of God.  So, the church must seek doctrinal, missional, philosophical, relational and organizational unity.  This is so important for us as a body.  We must fight hard for unity, believe in it and pray as Jesus did for it.Biblical unity is a precious thing to Jesus.  So much so, that Jesus prayed to the Father asking Him to make the church one as He and the Father are one.  Jesus’ goal for such unity is so that the world may know that He is the Son of God.  So, the church must seek doctrinal, missional, philosophical, relational and organizational unity.  This is so important for us as a body.  We must fight hard for unity, believe in it and pray as Jesus did for it.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/unity--so-that-the-world-may-know-pt--1</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Focus: Gospel for Asia]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focus:-gospel-for-asia</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[When moving to our current location in North Carrollton the Lord led us to connect and engage with the community around us.  This included our neighbors at Gospel for Asia.  They are committed to sharing Good News of Jesus Christ with lost men, women and children throughout Asia who have still not heard His precious name.  It has been a joy to get to know the ministry and staff of GFA.  It is our desire to continue to partner with GFA as the Lord leads.  Today you will hear from Danny Punose, the son of K.P. Yohannan.  Be encouraged and challenged as Danny shares today.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When moving to our current location in North Carrollton the Lord led us to connect and engage with the community around us.  This included our neighbors at Gospel for Asia.  They are committed to sharing Good News of Jesus Christ with lost men, women and children throughout Asia who have still not heard His precious name.  It has been a joy to get to know the ministry and staff of GFA.  It is our desire to continue to partner with GFA as the Lord leads.  Today you will hear from Danny Punose, the son of K.P. Yohannan.  Be encouraged and challenged as Danny shares today.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focus:-gospel-for-asia</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[A Passionate Cry of a Generation]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-passionate-cry-of-a-generation</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Preached at Trinity Valley Church:   So, there will be a song that the righteous, the church, will sing in the age to come, but not just then, but now.  That was Isaiah’s desire too and that is the message of the kingdom of God – not just something that is to come, but something that is now – for our prayer is Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6.10).    So, a song will be sung, a prayer prayed, a passionate cry, but not just in the future, for God is looking for a generation to take its stand and passionately cry out.  And I want to encourage us to cry out what I believe to be the heart of this cry this morning:  Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for You; for Your name, and renown is the desire of our soul (Isaiah 26.8). ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Preached at Trinity Valley Church:   So, there will be a song that the righteous, the church, will sing in the age to come, but not just then, but now.  That was Isaiah’s desire too and that is the message of the kingdom of God – not just something that is to come, but something that is now – for our prayer is Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6.10).    So, a song will be sung, a prayer prayed, a passionate cry, but not just in the future, for God is looking for a generation to take its stand and passionately cry out.  And I want to encourage us to cry out what I believe to be the heart of this cry this morning:  Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for You; for Your name, and renown is the desire of our soul (Isaiah 26.8). ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-passionate-cry-of-a-generation</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Criticism and Indifference]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-criticism-and-indifference</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever met somebody that criticizes everything?  They are not the greatest people to be around.  This is what Jesus came face to face with in His earthly ministry.  There were those who didn’t want anything to do with John, the forerunner of Jesus, nor Jesus Himself.  They criticized everything.  They were not satisfied with their message.  They didn’t want to listen to truth.  Today, we see Jesus in a gentle spirit address this, but then we see a change in His response.  We see the wrath of God flow from Jesus, as He addresses not merely the response of what people did, but what they didn’t do.  Not doing anything in response to the truth of the gospel will bring the most severe condemnation.  We don’t like to hear that, but that is the truth.  Be encouraged today to lose the critical spirit and repent!]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever met somebody that criticizes everything?  They are not the greatest people to be around.  This is what Jesus came face to face with in His earthly ministry.  There were those who didn’t want anything to do with John, the forerunner of Jesus, nor Jesus Himself.  They criticized everything.  They were not satisfied with their message.  They didn’t want to listen to truth.  Today, we see Jesus in a gentle spirit address this, but then we see a change in His response.  We see the wrath of God flow from Jesus, as He addresses not merely the response of what people did, but what they didn’t do.  Not doing anything in response to the truth of the gospel will bring the most severe condemnation.  We don’t like to hear that, but that is the truth.  Be encouraged today to lose the critical spirit and repent!]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-criticism-and-indifference</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Doubt]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-doubt</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Do you ever struggle with doubt?  Have you ever doubted God’s love for you?  Have you ever doubted who God says He is?  Jesus says the greatest human to ever live, John, the Baptist, even doubted.  Doubt is surely a response at times to Jesus and the things of God, but we should not seek to just simply be ok with that.  As we continue our journey through Matthew’s Gospel today, we see John seeking assurance to whether Jesus is the true Messiah or not.  In John’s questioning of Jesus we see why doubt sets in and also what to do when it does.  Be encouraged today, with the humble example of John the Baptist to know Jesus, but also to keep on knowing Him, so that your faith will continue to grow.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you ever struggle with doubt?  Have you ever doubted God’s love for you?  Have you ever doubted who God says He is?  Jesus says the greatest human to ever live, John, the Baptist, even doubted.  Doubt is surely a response at times to Jesus and the things of God, but we should not seek to just simply be ok with that.  As we continue our journey through Matthew’s Gospel today, we see John seeking assurance to whether Jesus is the true Messiah or not.  In John’s questioning of Jesus we see why doubt sets in and also what to do when it does.  Be encouraged today, with the humble example of John the Baptist to know Jesus, but also to keep on knowing Him, so that your faith will continue to grow.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-doubt</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Jesus Brings a Sword]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-brings-a-sword</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The disciple of Jesus has been called to prepare people for the coming kingdom.  As they engage the world with the gospel, divisions will occur.  Rejection, opposition and potential persecution is promised as they urge people to believe in Christ.  Jesus definitely came to bring peace to the hearts of those who will believe in him, but while in this age ultimate peace is not here yet.  So, disciples of Christ must know that the call to follow Christ includes social divisions, which could even be in one’s family.  Today we look at Jesus’ closing words of instruction in Matthew 10 and see the cost of discipleship.  The cost of following Jesus is great, but the gain is greater.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The disciple of Jesus has been called to prepare people for the coming kingdom.  As they engage the world with the gospel, divisions will occur.  Rejection, opposition and potential persecution is promised as they urge people to believe in Christ.  Jesus definitely came to bring peace to the hearts of those who will believe in him, but while in this age ultimate peace is not here yet.  So, disciples of Christ must know that the call to follow Christ includes social divisions, which could even be in one’s family.  Today we look at Jesus’ closing words of instruction in Matthew 10 and see the cost of discipleship.  The cost of following Jesus is great, but the gain is greater.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-brings-a-sword</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: A Costly Life]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-costly-life</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[So many today are looking for the easy path.  We love the path of least resistance with quick fixes, instant gratification and overnight gains.  When you look at Christianity you don’t see such things.  Christianity is far from being an easy path.  In fact, it is a hard road with the promise of suffering and persecution.  In our day, so many are making Christianity palatable for people.  Jesus never tried to make the way of the kingdom of God palatable.  In fact, He told those who desired to follow Him that they would be thrown into a pack of wolves.  Christianity is costly.  There is pain in living pure and different.  Today we will see what the response of the world is to Christianity and how we should respond to such pressures and pains.  May you know that the cost is great, but the gain is greater.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[So many today are looking for the easy path.  We love the path of least resistance with quick fixes, instant gratification and overnight gains.  When you look at Christianity you don’t see such things.  Christianity is far from being an easy path.  In fact, it is a hard road with the promise of suffering and persecution.  In our day, so many are making Christianity palatable for people.  Jesus never tried to make the way of the kingdom of God palatable.  In fact, He told those who desired to follow Him that they would be thrown into a pack of wolves.  Christianity is costly.  There is pain in living pure and different.  Today we will see what the response of the world is to Christianity and how we should respond to such pressures and pains.  May you know that the cost is great, but the gain is greater.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-costly-life</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: A Costly Life]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-costly-life</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[So many today are looking for the easy path.  We love the path of least resistance with quick fixes, instant gratification and overnight gains.  When you look at Christianity you don’t see such things.  Christianity is far from being an easy path.  In fact, it is a hard road with the promise of suffering and persecution.  In our day, so many are making Christianity palatable for people.  Jesus never tried to make the way of the kingdom of God palatable.  In fact, He told those who desired to follow Him that they would be thrown into a pack of wolves.  Christianity is costly.  There is pain in living pure and different.  Today we will see what the response of the world is to Christianity and how we should respond to such pressures and pains.  May you know that the cost is great, but the gain is greater.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[So many today are looking for the easy path.  We love the path of least resistance with quick fixes, instant gratification and overnight gains.  When you look at Christianity you don’t see such things.  Christianity is far from being an easy path.  In fact, it is a hard road with the promise of suffering and persecution.  In our day, so many are making Christianity palatable for people.  Jesus never tried to make the way of the kingdom of God palatable.  In fact, He told those who desired to follow Him that they would be thrown into a pack of wolves.  Christianity is costly.  There is pain in living pure and different.  Today we will see what the response of the world is to Christianity and how we should respond to such pressures and pains.  May you know that the cost is great, but the gain is greater.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-costly-life</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew:  How to Spread the Fame of Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:--how-to-spread-the-fame-of-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Is the news about Jesus spreading in our city?  Is the reality of who He is and what He has done made it to the ears of your neighbors?  The fame of Jesus was spreading throughout the land of Galilee and throughout the region of Galilee while He was on earth.  Jesus was teaching in the synagogues, preaching everywhere at anytime, and healing people.  News about Him spread all over and now He is looking to twelve of His disciples to go and represent Him.  Jesus asked them to pray for workers to go and gather people into the kingdom of God and God made them the answer to their own prayers.  Today He is looking for those among us who will represent Him and carry the name of Jesus into their cities and villages. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is the news about Jesus spreading in our city?  Is the reality of who He is and what He has done made it to the ears of your neighbors?  The fame of Jesus was spreading throughout the land of Galilee and throughout the region of Galilee while He was on earth.  Jesus was teaching in the synagogues, preaching everywhere at anytime, and healing people.  News about Him spread all over and now He is looking to twelve of His disciples to go and represent Him.  Jesus asked them to pray for workers to go and gather people into the kingdom of God and God made them the answer to their own prayers.  Today He is looking for those among us who will represent Him and carry the name of Jesus into their cities and villages. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:--how-to-spread-the-fame-of-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew:  How to Spread the Fame of Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:--how-to-spread-the-fame-of-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Is the news about Jesus spreading in our city?  Is the reality of who He is and what He has done made it to the ears of your neighbors?  The fame of Jesus was spreading throughout the land of Galilee and throughout the region of Galilee while He was on earth.  Jesus was teaching in the synagogues, preaching everywhere at anytime, and healing people.  News about Him spread all over and now He is looking to twelve of His disciples to go and represent Him.  Jesus asked them to pray for workers to go and gather people into the kingdom of God and God made them the answer to their own prayers.  Today He is looking for those among us who will represent Him and carry the name of Jesus into their cities and villages. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is the news about Jesus spreading in our city?  Is the reality of who He is and what He has done made it to the ears of your neighbors?  The fame of Jesus was spreading throughout the land of Galilee and throughout the region of Galilee while He was on earth.  Jesus was teaching in the synagogues, preaching everywhere at anytime, and healing people.  News about Him spread all over and now He is looking to twelve of His disciples to go and represent Him.  Jesus asked them to pray for workers to go and gather people into the kingdom of God and God made them the answer to their own prayers.  Today He is looking for those among us who will represent Him and carry the name of Jesus into their cities and villages. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:--how-to-spread-the-fame-of-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Compassionate Mission]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-compassionate-mission</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[You have probably heard it many times, God loves you.  He indeed does love you.  As we look into Matthew’s Gospel today we see the compassion of Jesus as He looks upon the crowds of people.  This is truly the nature of who Jesus is coming out.  Jesus sees the peoples’ condition now but even greater their eternal condition without Him.  This same compassion is what Jesus longed for His disciples to have as He calls them to pray concerning these crowds of people who are hurting.  Jesus calls the twelve not only to pray, but also to get involved and join Jesus in this mission.  Be encouraged today to join Jesus as well in this great mission of compassion.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[You have probably heard it many times, God loves you.  He indeed does love you.  As we look into Matthew’s Gospel today we see the compassion of Jesus as He looks upon the crowds of people.  This is truly the nature of who Jesus is coming out.  Jesus sees the peoples’ condition now but even greater their eternal condition without Him.  This same compassion is what Jesus longed for His disciples to have as He calls them to pray concerning these crowds of people who are hurting.  Jesus calls the twelve not only to pray, but also to get involved and join Jesus in this mission.  Be encouraged today to join Jesus as well in this great mission of compassion.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-compassionate-mission</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The First Church of Corinth]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-first-church-of-corinth</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we will veer from our study of Matthew’s Gospel to look at the call to be a messy church.  That is what Paul had with the church at Corinth.  It was a mess, but it was precisely the place where God’s Spirit built this beautiful mess of a church.  This morning we will survey Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth and see how we are called to be a place where broken people are accepted and healing can take place.  We believe God is the only one who can change people and that He is inviting us to be cultural farmers to create the right soil for that to happen.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we will veer from our study of Matthew’s Gospel to look at the call to be a messy church.  That is what Paul had with the church at Corinth.  It was a mess, but it was precisely the place where God’s Spirit built this beautiful mess of a church.  This morning we will survey Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth and see how we are called to be a place where broken people are accepted and healing can take place.  We believe God is the only one who can change people and that He is inviting us to be cultural farmers to create the right soil for that to happen.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-first-church-of-corinth</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Real Healing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-real-healing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Matt McKinney]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-real-healing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: A Fearless Witness]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-fearless-witness</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Who do you want to be like?  In the younger years of life girls often want to be princesses and boys a superhero.  There was a time when young basketball players wanted to be like Mike, Michael Jordan that is.  Jesus wants us to be like Him.  To be like Jesus in word and deed is costly though.  The narrow road of Christianity is not smooth sailing.  Jesus says, though, that being like Him is all you need in life.  There is a foe to such a life though.  It is fear.  We are fearful people at times concerned about what others think of us and what others could do to us.  Jesus wants us to simply trust Him.  He wants us to trust in His providential care, so that we can have a fearless witness.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who do you want to be like?  In the younger years of life girls often want to be princesses and boys a superhero.  There was a time when young basketball players wanted to be like Mike, Michael Jordan that is.  Jesus wants us to be like Him.  To be like Jesus in word and deed is costly though.  The narrow road of Christianity is not smooth sailing.  Jesus says, though, that being like Him is all you need in life.  There is a foe to such a life though.  It is fear.  We are fearful people at times concerned about what others think of us and what others could do to us.  Jesus wants us to simply trust Him.  He wants us to trust in His providential care, so that we can have a fearless witness.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-fearless-witness</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: New Wine]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-new-wine</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-new-wine</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Jul 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: To be a true disciple ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-to-be-a-true-disciple-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-to-be-a-true-disciple-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[What is Winning]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/what-is-winning</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This father’s day, we are going to discuss the question, “What is winning?”  Most of us know what is considered winning for various sports: football, basketball, baseball, or hockey.  But can you tell someone, what is considered winning for a church?  More specifically,  can you tell someone, “What is winning for The Ridge Church?”  Join us this week as we answer this question. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This father’s day, we are going to discuss the question, “What is winning?”  Most of us know what is considered winning for various sports: football, basketball, baseball, or hockey.  But can you tell someone, what is considered winning for a church?  More specifically,  can you tell someone, “What is winning for The Ridge Church?”  Join us this week as we answer this question. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/what-is-winning</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Jesus Forgives Sins]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-forgives-sins</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-forgives-sins</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Faith Factor]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-faith-factor</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What kind of man has the sea, winds and even demons obey Him?  That is what Jesus' disciples and others wondered when they encountered His power over creation and demons.  This week we see the Divine power of Jesus and the call to follow Him as we venture back into Matthew's Gospel.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What kind of man has the sea, winds and even demons obey Him?  That is what Jesus' disciples and others wondered when they encountered His power over creation and demons.  This week we see the Divine power of Jesus and the call to follow Him as we venture back into Matthew's Gospel.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-faith-factor</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Jun 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Servant to All]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/servant-to-all</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Some believe in Intellectual Universalism which is very dangerous.  Such a belief does not hold to the belief of hell, the justice and wrath of God.  But even worse is Functional Universalism, meaning we may believe in hell and the wrath of God intellectually, but in the way we function, live and act we do not.  The problem is we do not share the gospel with others.  We are not willing to put our rights, privileges and desires to the side for the sake of saving some like the Apostle Paul so longed to do.  Yes, we are free in Christ, but we have been set free so that we can be a servant to others, so they might be saved.  Come Sunday and be challenged to serve all.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some believe in Intellectual Universalism which is very dangerous.  Such a belief does not hold to the belief of hell, the justice and wrath of God.  But even worse is Functional Universalism, meaning we may believe in hell and the wrath of God intellectually, but in the way we function, live and act we do not.  The problem is we do not share the gospel with others.  We are not willing to put our rights, privileges and desires to the side for the sake of saving some like the Apostle Paul so longed to do.  Yes, we are free in Christ, but we have been set free so that we can be a servant to others, so they might be saved.  Come Sunday and be challenged to serve all.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/servant-to-all</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Making Disciples]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/making-disciples</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Disciple: Be One, Make One.  This is our focus as Christ’s church.  Today, during our teaching we focus on making disciples.  This is what Jesus wants to get our attention and to be the central action of our life.  He wants us to be disciples, who make disciples, that make disciples, as our dear brother, Dale Howe would put it.  So, are we as Christ’s church being obedient to His command to make disciples?]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Disciple: Be One, Make One.  This is our focus as Christ’s church.  Today, during our teaching we focus on making disciples.  This is what Jesus wants to get our attention and to be the central action of our life.  He wants us to be disciples, who make disciples, that make disciples, as our dear brother, Dale Howe would put it.  So, are we as Christ’s church being obedient to His command to make disciples?]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/making-disciples</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[In Between Christ's Ascension and Appearing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/in-between-christs-ascension-and-appearing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hope]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Praise God for Easter!  But what is next for you and I, as we live between Jesus' ascension and His second coming?  This week we look at the living hope we have, as Jesus is presently in heaven at the right hand of God and we are here on earth waiting for His appearing.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Praise God for Easter!  But what is next for you and I, as we live between Jesus' ascension and His second coming?  This week we look at the living hope we have, as Jesus is presently in heaven at the right hand of God and we are here on earth waiting for His appearing.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/in-between-christs-ascension-and-appearing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 May 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Easter: Resurrection Hope]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/easter:-resurrection-hope</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hope]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Where does your hope lie?  Today we see the hope that is available to all.  Today as we look at the resurrection of Jesus Christ we see that life on earth is not the end.  In fact, death is just the beginning.  This life is a vapor, that is here one day and gone the next.  So, what do you believe about life after death?  Do believe you will be with Jesus when you die?  Today we will look at the hope we can have beyond the grave and what secures such a hope in light of the resurrection of Jesus.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Where does your hope lie?  Today we see the hope that is available to all.  Today as we look at the resurrection of Jesus Christ we see that life on earth is not the end.  In fact, death is just the beginning.  This life is a vapor, that is here one day and gone the next.  So, what do you believe about life after death?  Do believe you will be with Jesus when you die?  Today we will look at the hope we can have beyond the grave and what secures such a hope in light of the resurrection of Jesus.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/easter:-resurrection-hope</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Palm Sunday: Where Our Hope Lies]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/palm-sunday:-where-our-hope-lies</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hope]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Where does your hope lie?  What are you on your tiptoes waiting with expectation for?  Today as we begin the celebration of Holy Week, we begin a look into the Christian’s hope.  Jesus is our only hope.  His entry into Jerusalem remembered on this day is the beginning of His humble march toward the cross.  This week begins with a crowd stirred over His presence and ends with the greatest act of love ever known.   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Where does your hope lie?  What are you on your tiptoes waiting with expectation for?  Today as we begin the celebration of Holy Week, we begin a look into the Christian’s hope.  Jesus is our only hope.  His entry into Jerusalem remembered on this day is the beginning of His humble march toward the cross.  This week begins with a crowd stirred over His presence and ends with the greatest act of love ever known.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/palm-sunday:-where-our-hope-lies</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Mark of a Christian]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-mark-of-a-christian</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we finish looking at our core values as a church.  We have looked at the following values over the last few weeks that a disciple seeks to have mark his or her life: Love God, Follow Jesus, Know Truth, Deny Self, and Faithful Stewardship.  Today we look at the last one which is Love People.  This mark is most important for by this others will know that we are His disciples.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we finish looking at our core values as a church.  We have looked at the following values over the last few weeks that a disciple seeks to have mark his or her life: Love God, Follow Jesus, Know Truth, Deny Self, and Faithful Stewardship.  Today we look at the last one which is Love People.  This mark is most important for by this others will know that we are His disciples.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-mark-of-a-christian</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Faithful Stewardship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/faithful-stewardship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The church is to be Christ’s disciples and make disciples.  This is a life that truly glorifies God.  The disciple is to live out his or her love for Christ by giving up everything and being willing to lose everything for the sake of Christ.  The values of His church are as follows:  Love God, Follow Jesus, Know Truth, Deny Self, Faithful Stewardship, and Love Others.  Today we look at the disciple as one who lives a life of faithful stewardship.  You might be thinking as you read this, Oh great we are going to talk about money.  Sure money will come up today, but the goal is not that.  That is a little thing compared to the bigger issue.  God owns all and has called us to be faithful stewards of everything He has given us.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The church is to be Christ’s disciples and make disciples.  This is a life that truly glorifies God.  The disciple is to live out his or her love for Christ by giving up everything and being willing to lose everything for the sake of Christ.  The values of His church are as follows:  Love God, Follow Jesus, Know Truth, Deny Self, Faithful Stewardship, and Love Others.  Today we look at the disciple as one who lives a life of faithful stewardship.  You might be thinking as you read this, Oh great we are going to talk about money.  Sure money will come up today, but the goal is not that.  That is a little thing compared to the bigger issue.  God owns all and has called us to be faithful stewards of everything He has given us.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/faithful-stewardship</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Reflection in God's Mirror]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-reflection-in-gods-mirror</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The church is to be Christ’s disciples and make disciples.  This is a life that truly glorifies God.  The disciple is to live His life looking into God’s mirror reflecting who He is.  The values of His church are as follows:  Love God, Follow Jesus, Know Truth, Deny Self, Faithful Stewardship, and Love Others.  May these be the marks of our life. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The church is to be Christ’s disciples and make disciples.  This is a life that truly glorifies God.  The disciple is to live His life looking into God’s mirror reflecting who He is.  The values of His church are as follows:  Love God, Follow Jesus, Know Truth, Deny Self, Faithful Stewardship, and Love Others.  May these be the marks of our life. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-reflection-in-gods-mirror</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[A Supreme and Incomparable Love for Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-supreme-and-incomparable-love-for-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The church has a unique and awesome purpose.  We have been chosen and called to fill every nook and cranny with the glory of God.  The church is called to do this in all types of context.  Whatever the context the way of the kingdom will have its opposition and hard times.  Rejection will be faced on many levels.  It is in this setting that Jesus says the disciples love for Him will be visible.  As we begin to look at the marks of a disciple we see that the disciple first has a supreme and incomparable love for Jesus.  May we have this most important value as His church.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The church has a unique and awesome purpose.  We have been chosen and called to fill every nook and cranny with the glory of God.  The church is called to do this in all types of context.  Whatever the context the way of the kingdom will have its opposition and hard times.  Rejection will be faced on many levels.  It is in this setting that Jesus says the disciples love for Him will be visible.  As we begin to look at the marks of a disciple we see that the disciple first has a supreme and incomparable love for Jesus.  May we have this most important value as His church.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-supreme-and-incomparable-love-for-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Our Focus: Disciple - Be One, Make One]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/our-focus:-disciple---be-one--make-one</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is your focus in life?  Is it simply to survive, get through the day and make it to the next?  Is it just to get up, go to work, go home, go to be bed and get up again the next day to do it all again?  Christ has given the church, His disciples, a focus for their life.  It is to be disciples and make disciples.  Over the next few weeks we will take time to look at our focus as a church, Disciple: Be One, Make One.  A life with this as its focus is a life lived for the glory of God.  We look forward to you joining us this Sunday. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is your focus in life?  Is it simply to survive, get through the day and make it to the next?  Is it just to get up, go to work, go home, go to be bed and get up again the next day to do it all again?  Christ has given the church, His disciples, a focus for their life.  It is to be disciples and make disciples.  Over the next few weeks we will take time to look at our focus as a church, Disciple: Be One, Make One.  A life with this as its focus is a life lived for the glory of God.  We look forward to you joining us this Sunday. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/our-focus:-disciple---be-one--make-one</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Our Purpose: Glorify God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/our-purpose:-glorify-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Purpose and Focus]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about why you exist?  This is an important question.  The Scriptures answer this saying, all things have been created through Christ and for Christ.  God created us for Himself.  That was His goal and aim in creating the world and all that He filled it with.  He created us to enjoy living for His glory.  This is also the prupose of the church.  In fact, this is the purpose of all things.  So, this Sunday we begin with asking WHY and then will continue over the weeks to come to look into our focus as Christ's church. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about why you exist?  This is an important question.  The Scriptures answer this saying, all things have been created through Christ and for Christ.  God created us for Himself.  That was His goal and aim in creating the world and all that He filled it with.  He created us to enjoy living for His glory.  This is also the prupose of the church.  In fact, this is the purpose of all things.  So, this Sunday we begin with asking WHY and then will continue over the weeks to come to look into our focus as Christ's church. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/our-purpose:-glorify-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Mar 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Christ, the Bearer of our Infirmity ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-christ--the-bearer-of-our-infirmity-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue to look at the ministry of Jesus Christ through the Gospel of Matthew, we see a special emphasis on healing. Both to fulfill words of the prophets and to point to the future hope of resurrection, we learn that Christ is our spiritual and physical healer. We learn that this life is broken, hurting, filled with sin and disease and we should rightfully mourn and lament over the state of the world. Though our lament is real, it is turned into hope as we look to Christ as our bearer of sin and guarantee of resurrection in the flesh and hope for the future no matter what the present day holds. We respond with patience, service, humility and awe in the Son of God who came to take upon himself the weaknesses of mankind.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue to look at the ministry of Jesus Christ through the Gospel of Matthew, we see a special emphasis on healing. Both to fulfill words of the prophets and to point to the future hope of resurrection, we learn that Christ is our spiritual and physical healer. We learn that this life is broken, hurting, filled with sin and disease and we should rightfully mourn and lament over the state of the world. Though our lament is real, it is turned into hope as we look to Christ as our bearer of sin and guarantee of resurrection in the flesh and hope for the future no matter what the present day holds. We respond with patience, service, humility and awe in the Son of God who came to take upon himself the weaknesses of mankind.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-christ--the-bearer-of-our-infirmity-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: More Than a Healing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-more-than-a-healing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Jesus brings change.  He did, and has to the heart and lives of many that we see in Scripture, and still today.  He changed the entire landscape of Palestine with his healings.  What in your life needs changing today?  Trust Jesus with the faith of the centurion and be amazed at what God does.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus brings change.  He did, and has to the heart and lives of many that we see in Scripture, and still today.  He changed the entire landscape of Palestine with his healings.  What in your life needs changing today?  Trust Jesus with the faith of the centurion and be amazed at what God does.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-more-than-a-healing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: Jesus' Healing Power]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthews-gospel:-jesus-healing-power</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Jesus came to reveal and display the glory of God and God’s Kingdom.  He does this through His teaching and healing.  Today we continue in Matthew’s Gospel looking into the healing ministry of Jesus.  There is so much more that Jesus is doing than just making someone physically better.  Through His powerful act today we see that Jesus is God, He is Sovereign over all things and we should believe in Him.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus came to reveal and display the glory of God and God’s Kingdom.  He does this through His teaching and healing.  Today we continue in Matthew’s Gospel looking into the healing ministry of Jesus.  There is so much more that Jesus is doing than just making someone physically better.  Through His powerful act today we see that Jesus is God, He is Sovereign over all things and we should believe in Him.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthews-gospel:-jesus-healing-power</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew Gospel: Self-Deception vs. Knowing Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew-gospel:-self-deception-vs--knowing-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we continue our study in Matthew's Gospel.  Our main text today causes us to ask what it means to truly know Jesus?  Jesus says that there are many who think they know Him, but they don't.  To know and be known by Jesus is what life is all about.  To miss this is to miss everything we were created for.  Our eternal home is determined on knowing Him or not.  May we truly know Jesus today.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we continue our study in Matthew's Gospel.  Our main text today causes us to ask what it means to truly know Jesus?  Jesus says that there are many who think they know Him, but they don't.  To know and be known by Jesus is what life is all about.  To miss this is to miss everything we were created for.  Our eternal home is determined on knowing Him or not.  May we truly know Jesus today.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew-gospel:-self-deception-vs--knowing-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Feb 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: False Prophets]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-false-prophets</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we continue our study of Matthew’s Gospel, as we look at Matthew 7.13-23.  Our focus today will be on Jesus’ warning.  In the past, there have been false prophets.  There will be in the future and there will be those who are false teachers and leaders in our present day as well.  Jesus takes this very serious and so should we.  We do not have to fear though because genuine believers can overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.  May we be equipped and encouraged today ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue our study of Matthew’s Gospel, as we look at Matthew 7.13-23.  Our focus today will be on Jesus’ warning.  In the past, there have been false prophets.  There will be in the future and there will be those who are false teachers and leaders in our present day as well.  Jesus takes this very serious and so should we.  We do not have to fear though because genuine believers can overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.  May we be equipped and encouraged today ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-false-prophets</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Blowing the Trumpet of Truth for the Unborn]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/blowing-the-trumpet-of-truth-for-the-unborn</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday.  The church is to pray and long for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.  This includes us blowing the trumpet of truth for the unborn.  Today we seek to teach concerning a very sensitive issue in our day.  Our heart is to address this with speaking the truth in love.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday.  The church is to pray and long for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.  This includes us blowing the trumpet of truth for the unborn.  Today we seek to teach concerning a very sensitive issue in our day.  Our heart is to address this with speaking the truth in love.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/blowing-the-trumpet-of-truth-for-the-unborn</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Narrow Way]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-narrow-way</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue through Matthew’s Gospel today we are invited by Jesus to enter the kingdom of heaven.  The entrance to the kingdom is narrow and the road, which is in the here and now is a struggle.  It is the road that the disciple is called to.  It is not a middle road of a so-called belief, but no works.  Instead it is a road of long obedience.  I pray that we would enter in, faithfully endure the road and rejoice when the kingdom of God is consummated.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue through Matthew’s Gospel today we are invited by Jesus to enter the kingdom of heaven.  The entrance to the kingdom is narrow and the road, which is in the here and now is a struggle.  It is the road that the disciple is called to.  It is not a middle road of a so-called belief, but no works.  Instead it is a road of long obedience.  I pray that we would enter in, faithfully endure the road and rejoice when the kingdom of God is consummated.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-narrow-way</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Incarnating Christ's Love]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-incarnating-christs-love</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The Golden Rule is found in many different forms and in many different settings.  Jesus gives this rule to His disciples as something they should live by which is motivated by their love for Him.  With this exhortation we are challenged today to excel in loving others, even considering them better than ourselves.  To do this is for us to incarnate His love.  May it be so.     ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Golden Rule is found in many different forms and in many different settings.  Jesus gives this rule to His disciples as something they should live by which is motivated by their love for Him.  With this exhortation we are challenged today to excel in loving others, even considering them better than ourselves.  To do this is for us to incarnate His love.  May it be so.     ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-incarnating-christs-love</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Active Process of Spiritual Growth]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-active-process-of-spiritual-growth</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As Christians saved by the grace of God through Christ, we must take up the task of active spiritual growth. Jesus reminds us of our sinful nature and implores to seek the greater things of God. Ask, seek and knock are the actions of a believer. We should evaluate the stones and snakes in our lives and recognize God has greater things for us if we actively seek them.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Christians saved by the grace of God through Christ, we must take up the task of active spiritual growth. Jesus reminds us of our sinful nature and implores to seek the greater things of God. Ask, seek and knock are the actions of a believer. We should evaluate the stones and snakes in our lives and recognize God has greater things for us if we actively seek them.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-active-process-of-spiritual-growth</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Empire That Does Not Strike Back]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-empire-that-does-not-strike-back</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Jesus came explaining and making known the Father and His glory.  The church is called to do the same.  Even though we are in the world we are called to be distinctive and holy in how we live our life.  This includes how we respond when someone injures us or offends us.  The Christian is to respond much different than the world even to their enemies.  Today we are called by Christ to trade in the desire to fight back and retaliate for compassion and humility.  May we by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit have such self-control.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus came explaining and making known the Father and His glory.  The church is called to do the same.  Even though we are in the world we are called to be distinctive and holy in how we live our life.  This includes how we respond when someone injures us or offends us.  The Christian is to respond much different than the world even to their enemies.  Today we are called by Christ to trade in the desire to fight back and retaliate for compassion and humility.  May we by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit have such self-control.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-empire-that-does-not-strike-back</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Trader of Heaven]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-trader-of-heaven</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we celebrate on this Christmas Eve we culminate our celebration of the Advent season by looking at Jesus as the great Trader of Heaven.  Jesus trades the glory of heaven for the lowliness of this earth.  He takes on flesh to dwell among sinners revealing to them the glory of the Father.  Tonight we gather to see and savor the advent of Christ, His death, His burial, resurrection, ascension and His second advent.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we celebrate on this Christmas Eve we culminate our celebration of the Advent season by looking at Jesus as the great Trader of Heaven.  Jesus trades the glory of heaven for the lowliness of this earth.  He takes on flesh to dwell among sinners revealing to them the glory of the Father.  Tonight we gather to see and savor the advent of Christ, His death, His burial, resurrection, ascension and His second advent.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-trader-of-heaven</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Is Your Eye Clear?]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-is-your-eye-clear</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Is your eye clear?  How is your vision?  Not physically, but spiritually.  What are your eyes focused on?  We are not to be crossed-eyed.  We are to trade in double vision for a single vision without confusion or duplicity.  We are to have a singleness of heart and purpose, seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is your eye clear?  How is your vision?  Not physically, but spiritually.  What are your eyes focused on?  We are not to be crossed-eyed.  We are to trade in double vision for a single vision without confusion or duplicity.  We are to have a singleness of heart and purpose, seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-is-your-eye-clear</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Prayer and Fasting]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-prayer-and-fasting</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we are encouraged by Christ to trade in mere religion or churchianity for true and genuine devotion.  Jesus wants us to trade in something false for something that is real.  The Kingdom of God is what is real and lasting.  God has granted to His church practices to help form Christ in us, so that we would seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.  Two of those forms which we look at today are prayer and fasting.  This world and its masking of religion is false and passing.  May we lean into something real and lasting today, the Kingdom of God.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are encouraged by Christ to trade in mere religion or churchianity for true and genuine devotion.  Jesus wants us to trade in something false for something that is real.  The Kingdom of God is what is real and lasting.  God has granted to His church practices to help form Christ in us, so that we would seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.  Two of those forms which we look at today are prayer and fasting.  This world and its masking of religion is false and passing.  May we lean into something real and lasting today, the Kingdom of God.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-prayer-and-fasting</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Give to the Poor]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-give-to-the-poor</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we continue our Advent celebration.  Christ has come and is coming again.  We have been saved for eternity and now Christ through His Spirit is preparing us for eternity.  We are called to trust God and break our attachment to possessions.  We have been called to trade our pursuit of earthly treasures for heavenly ones.  This also means that we are to identify ourselves with the poor and the afflicted in their distress.  This is what Jesus did.  May we follow Him and in doing so minister to Christ Himself.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we continue our Advent celebration.  Christ has come and is coming again.  We have been saved for eternity and now Christ through His Spirit is preparing us for eternity.  We are called to trust God and break our attachment to possessions.  We have been called to trade our pursuit of earthly treasures for heavenly ones.  This also means that we are to identify ourselves with the poor and the afflicted in their distress.  This is what Jesus did.  May we follow Him and in doing so minister to Christ Himself.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-give-to-the-poor</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Be a Trader]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-be-a-trader</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We are called to be different than the world and unbelievers.  We are not to worry or be anxious about food, drink and clothes.  We are to trust that God will provide and care for us just as He does the birds of the air and the lilies of the field.  Instead of being worried about what we are going to eat, drink or wear make it your pursuit to feed and clothe the hungry (Matthew 25).  We have been blessed from above with every spiritual blessing, so that we can be a blessing to other (Genesis 12.2-3).  So, may we trade in our Gentile ways for the pursuit of God’s Kingdom and Righteousness.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are called to be different than the world and unbelievers.  We are not to worry or be anxious about food, drink and clothes.  We are to trust that God will provide and care for us just as He does the birds of the air and the lilies of the field.  Instead of being worried about what we are going to eat, drink or wear make it your pursuit to feed and clothe the hungry (Matthew 25).  We have been blessed from above with every spiritual blessing, so that we can be a blessing to other (Genesis 12.2-3).  So, may we trade in our Gentile ways for the pursuit of God’s Kingdom and Righteousness.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-be-a-trader</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Burdens]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-burdens</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we hear the ever so gentle words of Christ say, Come to Me.  I love saying that to my children when they are hurt or upset.  I want to pick them up in my arms and tell them everything is going to be okay.  I love even more than that hearing my Savior say, Come to Me, when things are tough and I am hurt.  In life, there are many burdens we will be faced with.  We will want to get out from under the weight of them and run somewhere to find rest from them.  So, what do we do with the burdens of life?  How do we navigate through this coming holiday season that also brings with it burdens?  We will look into this today with the gentle invitation of Christ in view to come to Him.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we hear the ever so gentle words of Christ say, Come to Me.  I love saying that to my children when they are hurt or upset.  I want to pick them up in my arms and tell them everything is going to be okay.  I love even more than that hearing my Savior say, Come to Me, when things are tough and I am hurt.  In life, there are many burdens we will be faced with.  We will want to get out from under the weight of them and run somewhere to find rest from them.  So, what do we do with the burdens of life?  How do we navigate through this coming holiday season that also brings with it burdens?  We will look into this today with the gentle invitation of Christ in view to come to Him.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-burdens</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Prayer]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-prayer</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jee Young]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Prayer is not man’s attempt to change the will of God.  It is God’s method of changing our will to bring it into conformity with His will.  More than changing things, prayer changes people and even more a people, His church.  Today we look at the model Jesus gave His disciples when it came to prayer.  May we be men and women of prayer, who are continually being changed.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prayer is not man’s attempt to change the will of God.  It is God’s method of changing our will to bring it into conformity with His will.  More than changing things, prayer changes people and even more a people, His church.  Today we look at the model Jesus gave His disciples when it came to prayer.  May we be men and women of prayer, who are continually being changed.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-prayer</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Special Teaching: Marriage and Divorce]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/special-teaching:-marriage-and-divorce</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The goal tonight is to raise high the banner for the sanctity and sacredness of marriage in a world that has been frivolous and flippant with it.   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The goal tonight is to raise high the banner for the sanctity and sacredness of marriage in a world that has been frivolous and flippant with it.   ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101109-divorce-teaching-session.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/special-teaching:-marriage-and-divorce</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 9 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Living in Truth]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-living-in-truth</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue today in our journey through Matthew’s Gospel (5.33-37).  Jesus continues to address misunderstandings in His day.  Today He addresses the issues of oaths or vows.  Instead of oaths or vows, Jesus longs for truthfulness alone.  Those of the kingdom of God are to be people of truth and honesty.  As Bonhoeffer says, We cannot follow Christ unless we live in revealed truth before God and man.  May it be so with us.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue today in our journey through Matthew’s Gospel (5.33-37).  Jesus continues to address misunderstandings in His day.  Today He addresses the issues of oaths or vows.  Instead of oaths or vows, Jesus longs for truthfulness alone.  Those of the kingdom of God are to be people of truth and honesty.  As Bonhoeffer says, We cannot follow Christ unless we live in revealed truth before God and man.  May it be so with us.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101107-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-living-in-truth</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Divorce and Marriage]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-divorce-and-marriage</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[In Jesus’ day there were misunderstandings when it came to the demands of the law.  The rabbinic schools would teach certain standards, but Jesus comes teaching the true standards addressing more than just externals, but the heart.  Today Jesus addresses the issue of divorce.  The legitimate reasons for divorce continue to widen in our day.  Jesus held up the sanctity of marriage and higher standards than the rabbis.  As we look at divorce today we look at it with the tenderness of Jesus, but also the toughness of His demands.  The deepest meaning of marriage is to display the covenant-keeping faithfulness of Christ and His church.  And Christ will never divorce His bride and take another.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Jesus’ day there were misunderstandings when it came to the demands of the law.  The rabbinic schools would teach certain standards, but Jesus comes teaching the true standards addressing more than just externals, but the heart.  Today Jesus addresses the issue of divorce.  The legitimate reasons for divorce continue to widen in our day.  Jesus held up the sanctity of marriage and higher standards than the rabbis.  As we look at divorce today we look at it with the tenderness of Jesus, but also the toughness of His demands.  The deepest meaning of marriage is to display the covenant-keeping faithfulness of Christ and His church.  And Christ will never divorce His bride and take another.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101031-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-divorce-and-marriage</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Lust]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-lust</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Too often we disconnect our life as a Christian from real life.  As a result, we put ourselves beyond the reach of Scripture.  We miss out on its promises and warnings.  Such a life is not what Jesus came promoting for those who were called to the kingdom of God.  In fact, the kingdom of God deals with everything in real life.  This includes even lust and sex.  Jesus spoke about this with His hearers in the hill country.  Today we will look at what He has to say about lust and sex in Matthew 5.27-30]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Too often we disconnect our life as a Christian from real life.  As a result, we put ourselves beyond the reach of Scripture.  We miss out on its promises and warnings.  Such a life is not what Jesus came promoting for those who were called to the kingdom of God.  In fact, the kingdom of God deals with everything in real life.  This includes even lust and sex.  Jesus spoke about this with His hearers in the hill country.  Today we will look at what He has to say about lust and sex in Matthew 5.27-30]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101024-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-lust</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[A Kingdom of Rescued Children]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-kingdom-of-rescued-children</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Scripture characterizes the kingdom of Christ as a kingdom of rescued children. Solomon looks to the final reign of God's anointed and sings, "For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life, and precious is their blood in his sight" (Ps. 72:12-14). When we contend for orphans—born and unborn—we are doing more than cultural activism. A culture of adoption, orphan care, and ministry to mothers in distress announces what the kingdom of God looks like and to whom it belongs.  Today we look into a priority of God and those in His kingdom.  It is caring for orphans.  May His kingdom come and will be done here on earth.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scripture characterizes the kingdom of Christ as a kingdom of rescued children. Solomon looks to the final reign of God's anointed and sings, "For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life, and precious is their blood in his sight" (Ps. 72:12-14). When we contend for orphans—born and unborn—we are doing more than cultural activism. A culture of adoption, orphan care, and ministry to mothers in distress announces what the kingdom of God looks like and to whom it belongs.  Today we look into a priority of God and those in His kingdom.  It is caring for orphans.  May His kingdom come and will be done here on earth.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101007-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-kingdom-of-rescued-children</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Anger]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-anger</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we continue to look into Jesus’ sermon in the hill country.  As He continues He will divide the remainder of His sermon in chapter 5 into six units.  These six units are His explanation of the Christian righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees (5.20).  The six units are a series of varied examples of how Jesus’ principles (5.17-20) work out in practice.  And this practical outworking is set in explicit contrast with the ethical rules previously accepted - it is in each case more demanding, more far-reaching in its application, and it concerns a man’s motives and attitudes more than his literal conformity to the rules.  Here Jesus will address specific misunderstandings in His day and correct the thinking of the day pointing the crowd to the truth in bursting the borders of the narrow context of the legal interpretation and innovation which the rabbis defined for themselves.  This week we look at His words concerning anger.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue to look into Jesus’ sermon in the hill country.  As He continues He will divide the remainder of His sermon in chapter 5 into six units.  These six units are His explanation of the Christian righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees (5.20).  The six units are a series of varied examples of how Jesus’ principles (5.17-20) work out in practice.  And this practical outworking is set in explicit contrast with the ethical rules previously accepted - it is in each case more demanding, more far-reaching in its application, and it concerns a man’s motives and attitudes more than his literal conformity to the rules.  Here Jesus will address specific misunderstandings in His day and correct the thinking of the day pointing the crowd to the truth in bursting the borders of the narrow context of the legal interpretation and innovation which the rabbis defined for themselves.  This week we look at His words concerning anger.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101010-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-anger</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Jesus and the Law]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-and-the-law</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is the purpose of the Law in Scripture and Jesus’ relationship to it?  There has been much misunderstanding around this over the years and still today.  Jesus in His sermon in the hill country addresses this misunderstanding, which was present in His culture and day.  May we love God’s Law, as we see it correctly and its relationship to Jesus.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the purpose of the Law in Scripture and Jesus’ relationship to it?  There has been much misunderstanding around this over the years and still today.  Jesus in His sermon in the hill country addresses this misunderstanding, which was present in His culture and day.  May we love God’s Law, as we see it correctly and its relationship to Jesus.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20101003-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-and-the-law</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Salt and Light]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-salt-and-light</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue through Jesus’ sermon He moves from emphasizing ‘being’ to ‘doing’.  He goes from saying this is what faith in Me looks like and this is who I have called you to become, to now this is the great mission I want you to be about.  This is what I want you to do.  Some Christians emphasize ‘being’ so much they never get to the goal of ‘doing’ anything.  James would say it like this: Faith without works is dead!  You see Jesus was not simply about changing people’s behavior.  He was about the transformation of the heart and then having those who were changed join Him in this great mission unto the world.  May we join Christ in His God-glorifying mission.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue through Jesus’ sermon He moves from emphasizing ‘being’ to ‘doing’.  He goes from saying this is what faith in Me looks like and this is who I have called you to become, to now this is the great mission I want you to be about.  This is what I want you to do.  Some Christians emphasize ‘being’ so much they never get to the goal of ‘doing’ anything.  James would say it like this: Faith without works is dead!  You see Jesus was not simply about changing people’s behavior.  He was about the transformation of the heart and then having those who were changed join Him in this great mission unto the world.  May we join Christ in His God-glorifying mission.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100926-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-salt-and-light</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Unwelcomed Peacemakers]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-unwelcomed-peacemakers</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we conclude the beattitudes this week, Jesus teaches us that those belonging to the kingdom of God are unwelcomed peacemakers.  Those of the kingdom have been called to live righteously and for Him.  As a result, they will face insults and persecution of many kinds.  Persecution is rampant today.  May we remember those in prison and those being ill-treated on behalf of Jesus Christ.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we conclude the beattitudes this week, Jesus teaches us that those belonging to the kingdom of God are unwelcomed peacemakers.  Those of the kingdom have been called to live righteously and for Him.  As a result, they will face insults and persecution of many kinds.  Persecution is rampant today.  May we remember those in prison and those being ill-treated on behalf of Jesus Christ.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-unwelcomed-peacemakers</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Unwelcomed Peacemakers]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-unwelcomed-peacemakers</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we conclude the beattitudes this week, Jesus teaches us that those belonging to the kingdom of God are unwelcomed peacemakers.  Those of the kingdom have been called to live righteously and for Him.  As a result, they will face insults and persecution of many kinds.  Persecution is rampant today.  May we remember those in prison and those being ill-treated on behalf of Jesus Christ.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we conclude the beattitudes this week, Jesus teaches us that those belonging to the kingdom of God are unwelcomed peacemakers.  Those of the kingdom have been called to live righteously and for Him.  As a result, they will face insults and persecution of many kinds.  Persecution is rampant today.  May we remember those in prison and those being ill-treated on behalf of Jesus Christ.    ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100919-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-unwelcomed-peacemakers</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Will One Thing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-will-one-thing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue this week in Matthew's gospel looking deeply into Jesus' sermon in the hill country.  This week Jesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."  To help define the pure in heart we journey through Asaph's Psalm in Psalm 73.  Asaph defines what it means to be pure in heart, the temptation the pure in heart face and the renewal needed in the battle of willing after one thing in the midst of a world who will after many things.  Be encouraged and pursue holiness - living a completely other life for the glory of God!]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue this week in Matthew's gospel looking deeply into Jesus' sermon in the hill country.  This week Jesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."  To help define the pure in heart we journey through Asaph's Psalm in Psalm 73.  Asaph defines what it means to be pure in heart, the temptation the pure in heart face and the renewal needed in the battle of willing after one thing in the midst of a world who will after many things.  Be encouraged and pursue holiness - living a completely other life for the glory of God!]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100912-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-will-one-thing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Elder Interview - Ed Pilkington]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview---ed-pilkington</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elder Interviews]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Ed Pilkington elder interview.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ed Pilkington elder interview.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100912-ed-pilkington-interview.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview---ed-pilkington</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: An Appetite for Righteousness]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-an-appetite-for-righteousness</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What do you have an appetite for?  Jesus dealt with our appetite, hunger and thirst for things in His sermon on the hillside in Matthew 5.  Addressing such eager desires He pointed to the one thing that our appetites should be concentrated on in a world where there are many things we hunger and thirst for.  Today may God create in us a hunger for Him alone.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you have an appetite for?  Jesus dealt with our appetite, hunger and thirst for things in His sermon on the hillside in Matthew 5.  Addressing such eager desires He pointed to the one thing that our appetites should be concentrated on in a world where there are many things we hunger and thirst for.  Today may God create in us a hunger for Him alone.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100905-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-an-appetite-for-righteousness</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Meek and Merciful]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-meek-and-merciful</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[In today’s look at Jesus’ sermon in the hill country we are called to bear the attributes of meekness and mercy.  In the world these are seen as soft characteristics.  Some believe the merciful are those who are taken advantage of.  They believe the gentle are weak.  When it comes to the kingdom these are attributes of great worth.  They are the source of God alone and God is not soft.  May we listen and obey God’s desire today, to have these attitudes displayed in our life.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s look at Jesus’ sermon in the hill country we are called to bear the attributes of meekness and mercy.  In the world these are seen as soft characteristics.  Some believe the merciful are those who are taken advantage of.  They believe the gentle are weak.  When it comes to the kingdom these are attributes of great worth.  They are the source of God alone and God is not soft.  May we listen and obey God’s desire today, to have these attitudes displayed in our life.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100829-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-meek-and-merciful</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Why We Need A Savior]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/why-we-need-a-savior</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Family Worship Service]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We are sinners.  How did we get this way?  What are the consequences of are sin?  We answer these questions in today's sermon plus how we can be changed from being a sinner to a saint.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are sinners.  How did we get this way?  What are the consequences of are sin?  We answer these questions in today's sermon plus how we can be changed from being a sinner to a saint.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100822-sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/why-we-need-a-savior</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Poor in Spirit, who Mourn]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-poor-in-spirit--who-mourn</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we will be taking a look at Jesus' sermon in the hill country (Matthew 5-7).  In this sermon, Jesus presented a whole new vision of life.  He let every person know that there was another way, a better way than the complicated rules and regulations that were being taught in that day.  He came to turn the view of the day upside down.  He came to speak of a different way, for the way of the kingdom of heaven is different...  what looks like failure is success and what looks like poverty is riches... what looks like weakness can do anything and what looks like foolishness is understanding... when what is powerful has not come to fight... what looks like torture is a time to rejoice, what sounds like thunder is a comforting voice when what is beautiful looks broken and crushed... "I See Things Upside Down" by Derek Webb  As we begin this journey through the greatest sermon ever preached Jesus begins with sharing pronouncements of great blessing.  They are called the beatitudes (Matthew 5.1-12).  They are words of celebration, words of invitation and words of transformation. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we will be taking a look at Jesus' sermon in the hill country (Matthew 5-7).  In this sermon, Jesus presented a whole new vision of life.  He let every person know that there was another way, a better way than the complicated rules and regulations that were being taught in that day.  He came to turn the view of the day upside down.  He came to speak of a different way, for the way of the kingdom of heaven is different...  what looks like failure is success and what looks like poverty is riches... what looks like weakness can do anything and what looks like foolishness is understanding... when what is powerful has not come to fight... what looks like torture is a time to rejoice, what sounds like thunder is a comforting voice when what is beautiful looks broken and crushed... "I See Things Upside Down" by Derek Webb  As we begin this journey through the greatest sermon ever preached Jesus begins with sharing pronouncements of great blessing.  They are called the beatitudes (Matthew 5.1-12).  They are words of celebration, words of invitation and words of transformation. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-poor-in-spirit--who-mourn</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-kingdom-of-heaven</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The Kingdom of heaven is here because Jesus is here.  With the coming of Christ you have the coming of the age to come, but the old age is still present until Christ's second coming.  So, we live today in the overlap of two ages.  Today we look deeper into the kingdom of heaven and ask what must change?    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Kingdom of heaven is here because Jesus is here.  With the coming of Christ you have the coming of the age to come, but the old age is still present until Christ's second coming.  So, we live today in the overlap of two ages.  Today we look deeper into the kingdom of heaven and ask what must change?    ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100808-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-kingdom-of-heaven</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Jesus' Message, Means and Ministry]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-message--means-and-ministry</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100801-sermon-2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-jesus-message--means-and-ministry</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Temptation of Christ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-temptation-of-christ</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100725-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-temptation-of-christ</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Temptation of Christ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-temptation-of-christ</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100725-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-temptation-of-christ</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Temptation of Christ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-temptation-of-christ</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100725-sermon-1.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-temptation-of-christ</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Baptism of Christ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-baptism-of-christ</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100718-sermon-11am.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-baptism-of-christ</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Repentance, ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-repentance--</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/07112010-sermon2.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-repentance--</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: a man and his immediate obedience to God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-man-and-his-immediate-obedience-to-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The longer you look at Jesus the more you will want to serve Him in His world.  That is, of course, if it's the real Jesus you're looking at.  Plenty of people in the church and outside it have made up a different Jesus for themselves, an invented character who makes few real demands on them.  He makes them feel happy from time to time, but does not challenge them.  He does not suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world - something the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing.  Our desire is to take a long look at the real Jesus in our current teaching series is in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately, that we would live for Him more passionately.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100704-sermon-ysavel.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-a-man-and-his-immediate-obedience-to-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Adoring Worship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-adoring-worship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100627-sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-adoring-worship</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: The Savior and His Dad]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-savior-and-his-dad</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we continue our teaching series in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately.  This Sunday we look at the birth of Jesus through Matthew's look into God's dealing with Joseph.  The incarnation is greatly debated and most important to Christianity.  As we gather to worship this week our focus is Jesus, the Word who became flesh. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue our teaching series in Matthew’s Gospel.  Our desire is to learn more about Jesus through the record of His life and teaching, knowing Him more intimately.  This Sunday we look at the birth of Jesus through Matthew's look into God's dealing with Joseph.  The incarnation is greatly debated and most important to Christianity.  As we gather to worship this week our focus is Jesus, the Word who became flesh. ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20100620-sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-the-savior-and-his-dad</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Matthew: Family Tree of Grace]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-family-tree-of-grace</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew's Gospel: The King and His Kingdom]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we begin a new teaching series in Matthew's Gospel.  As Matthew begins his gospel writing he gives Jesus the titles of Messiah, the son of David and the son of Arbaham, as he moves into Jesus' ancestry.  It is more than just a list of names, but literally a family tree of the King of Kings, which those who by grace through faith in Him have been grafted into.  What a Savior and what a joy to begin this journey through this sacred text. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we begin a new teaching series in Matthew's Gospel.  As Matthew begins his gospel writing he gives Jesus the titles of Messiah, the son of David and the son of Arbaham, as he moves into Jesus' ancestry.  It is more than just a list of names, but literally a family tree of the King of Kings, which those who by grace through faith in Him have been grafted into.  What a Savior and what a joy to begin this journey through this sacred text. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/matthew:-family-tree-of-grace</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: A Devoted Life of Ministry]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-a-devoted-life-of-ministry</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we conclude our journey through Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae.  Once Paul becomes a new creation his life is devoted to the gospel ministry.  As he writes his closing remarks to the Colossians he urges them to be devoted to a life of ministry as well.  Today we see the importance of prayer, evangelism, a godly lifestyle, a gracious tongue and fellowship.  May these be more than just mere closing remarks, but truly influential words to train us up in righteousness for God’s glory and your joy.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we conclude our journey through Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae.  Once Paul becomes a new creation his life is devoted to the gospel ministry.  As he writes his closing remarks to the Colossians he urges them to be devoted to a life of ministry as well.  Today we see the importance of prayer, evangelism, a godly lifestyle, a gracious tongue and fellowship.  May these be more than just mere closing remarks, but truly influential words to train us up in righteousness for God’s glory and your joy.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-a-devoted-life-of-ministry</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Relationships by the Book Pt. 2]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-relationships-by-the-book-pt--2</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Colossae.  Paul continues to address what redeemed relationships should look like as he speaks to the new creation's work relationships.  God places us each in different spheres of influence and our place of work is an important sphere that God has placed us in to represent His name for His glory. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Colossae.  Paul continues to address what redeemed relationships should look like as he speaks to the new creation's work relationships.  God places us each in different spheres of influence and our place of work is an important sphere that God has placed us in to represent His name for His glory. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-relationships-by-the-book-pt--2</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Family Worship: Hear, See and Think]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/family-worship:-hear--see-and-think</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Family Worship Service]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[God has given children to parents as a great gift.  Parents are commanded by God to equip and disciple these special gifts.  Thousands of years ago God called the leaders of their homes to listen up and hear His words and do them.  He called the parents of the home to shape their children so they would see the world rightly.  He wanted them to have a biblical worldview.  To do that God knew that parents would need to speak the Word of God to their children each day, so that their thinking would be changed to be aligned with God’s commands.  This mandate given thousands of years ago is still the calling of parents who love and follow the Lord today.  May you be challenged today to hear and do, to see and shape, and lastly to think and speak.   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God has given children to parents as a great gift.  Parents are commanded by God to equip and disciple these special gifts.  Thousands of years ago God called the leaders of their homes to listen up and hear His words and do them.  He called the parents of the home to shape their children so they would see the world rightly.  He wanted them to have a biblical worldview.  To do that God knew that parents would need to speak the Word of God to their children each day, so that their thinking would be changed to be aligned with God’s commands.  This mandate given thousands of years ago is still the calling of parents who love and follow the Lord today.  May you be challenged today to hear and do, to see and shape, and lastly to think and speak.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/family-worship:-hear--see-and-think</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Relationships by the Book Pt. 1]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-relationships-by-the-book-pt--1</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we continue in Colossians.  Paul encourages those that are a new creation in Christ to order their relationships by the book (ie, The Bible).  We have different spheres of influence that include differing relationships in the home.  Paul addresses these redeemed relationships, their roles and purpose. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we continue in Colossians.  Paul encourages those that are a new creation in Christ to order their relationships by the book (ie, The Bible).  We have different spheres of influence that include differing relationships in the home.  Paul addresses these redeemed relationships, their roles and purpose. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-relationships-by-the-book-pt--1</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: A New Creation]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-a-new-creation</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Last week we heard from the apostle Paul about what is to be continually being killed and put off in the daily life of the one who is a new creation in Christ Jesus.  This week, Paul encourages those who are new to put on the new self, which is continually being renewed to the image of Christ as we live in this earthly tent.  He encourages us today as a partnered people, to put on the character of Christ and with three specific priorities that should be present in a new creation’s life. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week we heard from the apostle Paul about what is to be continually being killed and put off in the daily life of the one who is a new creation in Christ Jesus.  This week, Paul encourages those who are new to put on the new self, which is continually being renewed to the image of Christ as we live in this earthly tent.  He encourages us today as a partnered people, to put on the character of Christ and with three specific priorities that should be present in a new creation’s life. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-a-new-creation</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Christ our Life]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-christ-our-life</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Who or what is your life?  At times we can get deceived and sucked into times of disillusionment, not even knowing that we are practicing idolatry.  We think of idolatry as something that was done thousands of years ago with manmade statues.  There is so much more to the evil of idolatry.  An idol is something that dominates our life or something we try to appease.  To practice idolatry is to be a slave.  So again, who or what is your life?  Paul calls those who have been completely changed by Christ to be hidden in Him, that Jesus would be their life.  May we be challenged and encouraged today to put to death the idols in our life and be hidden in Christ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who or what is your life?  At times we can get deceived and sucked into times of disillusionment, not even knowing that we are practicing idolatry.  We think of idolatry as something that was done thousands of years ago with manmade statues.  There is so much more to the evil of idolatry.  An idol is something that dominates our life or something we try to appease.  To practice idolatry is to be a slave.  So again, who or what is your life?  Paul calls those who have been completely changed by Christ to be hidden in Him, that Jesus would be their life.  May we be challenged and encouraged today to put to death the idols in our life and be hidden in Christ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-christ-our-life</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Combating Cultural Syncretism]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-combating-cultural-syncretism</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This morning’s teacher is Scott Berthel.  Scott and his wife Sally have two beautiful girls, Isabella (2nd Grade) and Elliana (Preschool).  It is a joy to have them here at The Ridge.  During the week one of Scott’s main spheres of influence is Trinity Christian Academy, where he serves as the assistant head of the middle school.  This morning we continue in Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae.  Paul encourages us to keep seeking and to set our minds on the things above (3.1-4). ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This morning’s teacher is Scott Berthel.  Scott and his wife Sally have two beautiful girls, Isabella (2nd Grade) and Elliana (Preschool).  It is a joy to have them here at The Ridge.  During the week one of Scott’s main spheres of influence is Trinity Christian Academy, where he serves as the assistant head of the middle school.  This morning we continue in Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae.  Paul encourages us to keep seeking and to set our minds on the things above (3.1-4). ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-combating-cultural-syncretism</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Hold Fast to Christ and Reject Legalism]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-hold-fast-to-christ-and-reject-legalism</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Though the word legalism is never actually mentioned in Scripture we definitely see this great evil mentioned throughout its pages.  Today as we continue to look at Paul’s writing to the church at Colossae we see the great danger of legalism and the strong warnings to flee from it.  Legalism and all its other false religion counterparts exist in a false world, but complete reality is found in Christ alone. Be encouraged today to continually walk in the true light of God’s grace by the power of the Spirit and not according to your own strength.  May legalism die!   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Though the word legalism is never actually mentioned in Scripture we definitely see this great evil mentioned throughout its pages.  Today as we continue to look at Paul’s writing to the church at Colossae we see the great danger of legalism and the strong warnings to flee from it.  Legalism and all its other false religion counterparts exist in a false world, but complete reality is found in Christ alone. Be encouraged today to continually walk in the true light of God’s grace by the power of the Spirit and not according to your own strength.  May legalism die!   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-hold-fast-to-christ-and-reject-legalism</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Kingdom of God: Entrance and Work]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-kingdom-of-god:-entrance-and-work</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we are gathering with our dear friends from Nahnum Church to worship.  As we worship in song, communion and around the taught Word we are asking the question, Are you working in the Vineyard?  So often we make promises and say we will do this or that, but fail to follow through and follow up our words with action.  The Kingdom of God is a growing and fruitful Vineyard that faithful followers of Christ are to be working in, whether in or out of season.  May we go and work in the Vineyard today. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we are gathering with our dear friends from Nahnum Church to worship.  As we worship in song, communion and around the taught Word we are asking the question, Are you working in the Vineyard?  So often we make promises and say we will do this or that, but fail to follow through and follow up our words with action.  The Kingdom of God is a growing and fruitful Vineyard that faithful followers of Christ are to be working in, whether in or out of season.  May we go and work in the Vineyard today. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-kingdom-of-god:-entrance-and-work</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Captivated]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-captivated</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What captivates you?  Maybe it is a breathtaking sunset or a beautiful rainbow after a Spring storm.  There are many things that can capture our attention and affections.  Today we pray that you would be captivated by the Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ alone.  He made the sunset, the rainbow and He was triumphal over death by raising from the dead.  Be captivated by Jesus on this Easter Sunday. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What captivates you?  Maybe it is a breathtaking sunset or a beautiful rainbow after a Spring storm.  There are many things that can capture our attention and affections.  Today we pray that you would be captivated by the Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ alone.  He made the sunset, the rainbow and He was triumphal over death by raising from the dead.  Be captivated by Jesus on this Easter Sunday. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-captivated</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Christ's Afflictions]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-christs-afflictions</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[On this Good Friday we rejoice at the great gift God has given us in His Son, Jesus!  His afflictions have healed us and given us a mission.  The mission is to fill up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.  His death is sufficient, but the church is to take knowledge of the mystery (the gospel), Christ Himself, to the nations.  May we do our share as Paul does and rejoice at the effect God so graciously produces.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this Good Friday we rejoice at the great gift God has given us in His Son, Jesus!  His afflictions have healed us and given us a mission.  The mission is to fill up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.  His death is sufficient, but the church is to take knowledge of the mystery (the gospel), Christ Himself, to the nations.  May we do our share as Paul does and rejoice at the effect God so graciously produces.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-christs-afflictions</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Remembering Reconciliation]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-remembering-reconciliation</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Reconciliation is an important word in Scripture.  It is vital to the description of the gospel.  On this Maundy Thursday as we come around the Lord's table we are challenged by Paul's words to the Colossians to remember and proclaim reconciliation.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reconciliation is an important word in Scripture.  It is vital to the description of the gospel.  On this Maundy Thursday as we come around the Lord's table we are challenged by Paul's words to the Colossians to remember and proclaim reconciliation.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-remembering-reconciliation</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Jesus and His Kingdom]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-jesus-and-his-kingdom</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we gather on this Palm Sunday to thank God for what He has done in and through Christ for us.  He has qualified us for His Kingdom.  We do not deserve it, nor can we earn it, but He graciously transfers us to His Kingdom.  So, we must know who Jesus is, that He is Lord over all and that He can be our Lord as well.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we gather on this Palm Sunday to thank God for what He has done in and through Christ for us.  He has qualified us for His Kingdom.  We do not deserve it, nor can we earn it, but He graciously transfers us to His Kingdom.  So, we must know who Jesus is, that He is Lord over all and that He can be our Lord as well.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-jesus-and-his-kingdom</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Colossians: Gospel Gratitude]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-gospel-gratitude</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we begin a series on The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae.  In his letter this young church plant, he addresses issues of blurred lines and pre-eminence nearly two thousand years ago.  Though the religion, philosophy or gods of this era had names like Judaism, syncretism or even some Greek mythology the issue is the same today.  What the soul of man needs cannot be found anywhere else, only in Christ.  Christ is supreme and should not be seen as just an add on to our life, but should be supreme over all things.  May Christ have the supremacy over all things in our life.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we begin a series on The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae.  In his letter this young church plant, he addresses issues of blurred lines and pre-eminence nearly two thousand years ago.  Though the religion, philosophy or gods of this era had names like Judaism, syncretism or even some Greek mythology the issue is the same today.  What the soul of man needs cannot be found anywhere else, only in Christ.  Christ is supreme and should not be seen as just an add on to our life, but should be supreme over all things.  May Christ have the supremacy over all things in our life.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/colossians:-gospel-gratitude</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Witness of the Church]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-witness-of-the-church</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church: Belong to Become]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Our current series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  As we close out our series this week we look at the witness of the Church.  The zeal and vitality of the first century Christians in the book of Acts is so needed today.  Our prayer this week is that God would give us a burden to open our mouths and share the gospel and that others would come to know Jesus Christ.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our current series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  As we close out our series this week we look at the witness of the Church.  The zeal and vitality of the first century Christians in the book of Acts is so needed today.  Our prayer this week is that God would give us a burden to open our mouths and share the gospel and that others would come to know Jesus Christ.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-witness-of-the-church</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Spiritual Gifts]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/spiritual-gifts</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church: Belong to Become]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Our current series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  This week we will look at what it means to be a member of Christ’s body, the church, with a focus on spiritual gifts.  Scripture tells us, For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function.  Every member has been given different spiritual gifts by God and has an important function in the church.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our current series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  This week we will look at what it means to be a member of Christ’s body, the church, with a focus on spiritual gifts.  Scripture tells us, For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function.  Every member has been given different spiritual gifts by God and has an important function in the church.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/spiritual-gifts</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Five Foundations of the Church]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/five-foundations-of-the-church</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church: Belong to Become]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Five foundations of the Church.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Five foundations of the Church.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/five-foundations-of-the-church</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Members of Christ's Body]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/members-of-christs-body</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church: Belong to Become]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Our current month long series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  This week we continue with looking at what it means to be a member of Christ’s body, the church.  The Scriptures tell us, Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.  So, this week we will ask, what does it mean to be a member of Christ’s body and what is my part?]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our current month long series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  This week we continue with looking at what it means to be a member of Christ’s body, the church.  The Scriptures tell us, Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.  So, this week we will ask, what does it mean to be a member of Christ’s body and what is my part?]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/members-of-christs-body</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Belong to Become]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/belong-to-become</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church: Belong to Become]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Our current month long series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  This week we continue with looking at the church's ministry.  If our desire is to glorify God then our ministry as a church must not be one of condemnation, but of righteousness.  For the ministry of righteousness brings transformation.  This is what we all are in need of, to be changed.  So, this week we look at the ministry of the church with its desire to see people changed.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our current month long series is entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  This week we continue with looking at the church's ministry.  If our desire is to glorify God then our ministry as a church must not be one of condemnation, but of righteousness.  For the ministry of righteousness brings transformation.  This is what we all are in need of, to be changed.  So, this week we look at the ministry of the church with its desire to see people changed.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/belong-to-become</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Why the Church Exists]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/why-the-church-exists</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church: Belong to Become]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This month we begin a new series entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  We begin with asking the question, Why does the Church exist?  God loves the church and has a great purpose for it.  This week we will unfold the glorious aim for which the church exists. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This month we begin a new series entitled, The Church: Belong to Become.  We begin with asking the question, Why does the Church exist?  God loves the church and has a great purpose for it.  This week we will unfold the glorious aim for which the church exists. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/why-the-church-exists</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Surrendering the funding of our lifestyle ]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/surrendering-the-funding-of-our-lifestyle-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Surrender All]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue to look at the life completely surrendered to Christ this week.  This week we look to Genesis and the testimony of God’s faithfulness to His fallen creatures in the Garden of Eden.  In this beginning book we see the outworking of God’s promise widen greatly with the life of Abram.  Abram is a man of great faith, but he is also an ordinary guy who has struggles with fear and trust in the Lord.  We see with Abram that there is a lifelong and daily journey and process of learning to surrender his will.  Part of that process included for Abram is his lifestyle and its funding and so it is with us.  We all have a certain lifestyle.  What we like, our different taste in different things, habits, attitude and standards.  That lifestyle has to be funded or supported, so the question for us is will we surrender our lifestyle support?  How much?  Will it just be certain areas or all of it?]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue to look at the life completely surrendered to Christ this week.  This week we look to Genesis and the testimony of God’s faithfulness to His fallen creatures in the Garden of Eden.  In this beginning book we see the outworking of God’s promise widen greatly with the life of Abram.  Abram is a man of great faith, but he is also an ordinary guy who has struggles with fear and trust in the Lord.  We see with Abram that there is a lifelong and daily journey and process of learning to surrender his will.  Part of that process included for Abram is his lifestyle and its funding and so it is with us.  We all have a certain lifestyle.  What we like, our different taste in different things, habits, attitude and standards.  That lifestyle has to be funded or supported, so the question for us is will we surrender our lifestyle support?  How much?  Will it just be certain areas or all of it?]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/surrendering-the-funding-of-our-lifestyle-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Howevers (Sensual Living and Abortion)]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/howevers--sensual-living-and-abortion-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Surrender All]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue to look at the life completely surrendered to Christ this week.  This week we look at the life of King Solomon.  Solomon was a man of greater wisdom and riches than all the other kings of the world.  His life was going good until he came to the big howevers in his life.  This week we will see how a surrendered life can get derailed when we intermarry with the culture of the world.  One thing that we will see is Solomon's lack of defense for the lives of children seen through his worship of the god of Molech.  Today this translates to the issue of abortion.  We cannot overlook this important calling that we have to be a voice for those in the womb.  We look forward to having you on this Sunday, which is the Sanctity of Life Sunday.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue to look at the life completely surrendered to Christ this week.  This week we look at the life of King Solomon.  Solomon was a man of greater wisdom and riches than all the other kings of the world.  His life was going good until he came to the big howevers in his life.  This week we will see how a surrendered life can get derailed when we intermarry with the culture of the world.  One thing that we will see is Solomon's lack of defense for the lives of children seen through his worship of the god of Molech.  Today this translates to the issue of abortion.  We cannot overlook this important calling that we have to be a voice for those in the womb.  We look forward to having you on this Sunday, which is the Sanctity of Life Sunday.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/howevers--sensual-living-and-abortion-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Tremble at God's Word]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/tremble-at-gods-word</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Surrender All]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The life surrendered to Christ trembles at God's Word.  This week we look into how we approach the Word of God and what does it mean to tremble at it.  Be encouraged this week to make the Word of God a priority in 2010.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The life surrendered to Christ trembles at God's Word.  This week we look into how we approach the Word of God and what does it mean to tremble at it.  Be encouraged this week to make the Word of God a priority in 2010.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/tremble-at-gods-word</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Surrender All]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/surrender-all</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Surrender All]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The song, I Surrender All, has been sung for years in churches as an anthemn and declaration of the Christian life.  What about today?  Is the heart of that song the declaration of the church?  Words like, all to Jesus I surrender, do they mark the Christian's life?  The Christian life is a surrendered life to God, as both Savior and Lord.  This week we begin with this month's challenge to truly live a surrendered life. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The song, I Surrender All, has been sung for years in churches as an anthemn and declaration of the Christian life.  What about today?  Is the heart of that song the declaration of the church?  Words like, all to Jesus I surrender, do they mark the Christian's life?  The Christian life is a surrendered life to God, as both Savior and Lord.  This week we begin with this month's challenge to truly live a surrendered life. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/surrender-all</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Focus on Community in 2010]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focus-on-community-in-2010</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Coleman Ford]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The Book of Acts describes the beginnings of the Church and the journey of those early church pioneers. The Holy Spirit-driven apostles and early church leaders were focused on one thing, the spread of the Gospel as the truth of God. Many miracles and events happened along the way, displaying the power of the Holy Spirit and the sovereignty of an almighty God. From this book we see the necessities of community, prayer, abiding in God’s Word and missional living as the key elements to a Christian life. For 2010, it is vital that we focus on the significance of community and its fundamental place in the Christian life and the Church. This Sunday we’ll take a look at community as portrayed in the book of Acts and share some practical ways we can be modeling that same Holy Spirit-driven life in 2010. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Book of Acts describes the beginnings of the Church and the journey of those early church pioneers. The Holy Spirit-driven apostles and early church leaders were focused on one thing, the spread of the Gospel as the truth of God. Many miracles and events happened along the way, displaying the power of the Holy Spirit and the sovereignty of an almighty God. From this book we see the necessities of community, prayer, abiding in God’s Word and missional living as the key elements to a Christian life. For 2010, it is vital that we focus on the significance of community and its fundamental place in the Christian life and the Church. This Sunday we’ll take a look at community as portrayed in the book of Acts and share some practical ways we can be modeling that same Holy Spirit-driven life in 2010. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focus-on-community-in-2010</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 4.10-23]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-4-10-23</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we conclude our study of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi.  Paul encourages us to be content no matter what the circumstances are.  In fact, Paul’s contentment is independent of circumstances, whether bad or good.  Paul is not superman and does not expect us to be either, but He knows God.  He knows that God is strong and willing to provide all of His needs.  It is also to God that Paul gives the glory to as He closes out His letter.  Paul is content for the glory of God.  May we live with such a perspective as we go into 2010.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we conclude our study of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi.  Paul encourages us to be content no matter what the circumstances are.  In fact, Paul’s contentment is independent of circumstances, whether bad or good.  Paul is not superman and does not expect us to be either, but He knows God.  He knows that God is strong and willing to provide all of His needs.  It is also to God that Paul gives the glory to as He closes out His letter.  Paul is content for the glory of God.  May we live with such a perspective as we go into 2010.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-4-10-23</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Our Christmas Treasure]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/our-christmas-treasure</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <description><![CDATA[On this Christmas Eve night we reflect on what Mary cherished and treasured in her heart at the birth of Jesus.  She prized being regarded by God, Jesus being God, the glory of God and Jesus being the Savior.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this Christmas Eve night we reflect on what Mary cherished and treasured in her heart at the birth of Jesus.  She prized being regarded by God, Jesus being God, the glory of God and Jesus being the Savior.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/our-christmas-treasure</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Cosmic View of Christmas]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/cosmic-view-of-christmas</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The night of Jesus' birth was not completely a silent night.  As we see the cosmic view of Christmas we see a battle in the heavens.  The Red Dragon (Satan) and his cohorts try to devour the Son of God.  Their attempt is empty and Christ is victorious in His advent.  Through this view we see that Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter, the Ascension and Christ's second advent is really one glorious event.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The night of Jesus' birth was not completely a silent night.  As we see the cosmic view of Christmas we see a battle in the heavens.  The Red Dragon (Satan) and his cohorts try to devour the Son of God.  Their attempt is empty and Christ is victorious in His advent.  Through this view we see that Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter, the Ascension and Christ's second advent is really one glorious event.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/cosmic-view-of-christmas</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 4.1-9]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-4-1-9</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-4-1-9</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 3.12-21]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-3-12-21</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today Paul encourages us to continue growing in maturity.  Sadly, many in the church rarely progress in their faith.  As we continue forward, holiness and the things of Christ should become more and more attractive while the things of this world become less and less desirable.  This was the case for Paul and he encourages us today to follow his example.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today Paul encourages us to continue growing in maturity.  Sadly, many in the church rarely progress in their faith.  As we continue forward, holiness and the things of Christ should become more and more attractive while the things of this world become less and less desirable.  This was the case for Paul and he encourages us today to follow his example.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-3-12-21</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 3.1-11]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-3-1-11</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[During this season we will continue to walk through Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi.  Today Paul shows us what the most important thing in life is.  To Paul everything else is rubbish.  Paul desires for the Philippians to have the same perspective.  Our relationship with Christ should be everything to us.  May you behold Christ this season and treasure knowing Him.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[During this season we will continue to walk through Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi.  Today Paul shows us what the most important thing in life is.  To Paul everything else is rubbish.  Paul desires for the Philippians to have the same perspective.  Our relationship with Christ should be everything to us.  May you behold Christ this season and treasure knowing Him.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-3-1-11</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.19-30]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-19-30</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[None of us want to waste our lives.  So what is a life worth living?  This week we will see two lives who were not wasted that are worth following.  Join us this Sunday as we continue in our study of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi.  This Sunday also begins our Advent celebration.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[None of us want to waste our lives.  So what is a life worth living?  This week we will see two lives who were not wasted that are worth following.  Join us this Sunday as we continue in our study of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi.  This Sunday also begins our Advent celebration.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-19-30</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.15]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-15</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Paul calls the church at Philippi to shine as lights in the world.  That is the same call given to us by Jesus when He says, You are the light of the world.  It is a call to be different than the crooked and perverse generation that we live among.  It is a call to be holy and to be like Jesus.  Today as we experience corporate worship as one family we will look at four gifts that God gives us and how they should impact us this Advent season (which begins next Sunday), so that our lives shine like stars in this dark world.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul calls the church at Philippi to shine as lights in the world.  That is the same call given to us by Jesus when He says, You are the light of the world.  It is a call to be different than the crooked and perverse generation that we live among.  It is a call to be holy and to be like Jesus.  Today as we experience corporate worship as one family we will look at four gifts that God gives us and how they should impact us this Advent season (which begins next Sunday), so that our lives shine like stars in this dark world.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-15</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.12-18]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-12-18</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is our responsibility as a believer in becoming more like Christ?  What is God’s part in such a work?  The New Testament says things like work out, fight, run, press on, put on, and put off when speaking to the Christian.  Today we will see in Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi that we are to diligently work together with Christ in this work of becoming more like Jesus.     ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is our responsibility as a believer in becoming more like Christ?  What is God’s part in such a work?  The New Testament says things like work out, fight, run, press on, put on, and put off when speaking to the Christian.  Today we will see in Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi that we are to diligently work together with Christ in this work of becoming more like Jesus.     ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-12-18</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.1-4]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-1-4</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Last week in Philippians, Paul began his plea for unity in his letter to the church at Philippi.  He called for them with one spirit and one mind to strive together for the faith of the gospel.  He continues this week with this central plea, longing for them to be of the same mind.  This week we will see Paul explain this unity. We will see the why, what and how of unity.  Unity is a work of God and the church needs this great work.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week in Philippians, Paul began his plea for unity in his letter to the church at Philippi.  He called for them with one spirit and one mind to strive together for the faith of the gospel.  He continues this week with this central plea, longing for them to be of the same mind.  This week we will see Paul explain this unity. We will see the why, what and how of unity.  Unity is a work of God and the church needs this great work.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-1-4</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.27-30, 3.18-20]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-1-27-30--3-18-20</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we ask the following question this week:  How shall we live in response to the glorious gospel?  Paul commands a certain conduct from the believers in Philippi.  It is a life lived as one who is a citizen of heaven.  Too many times our conduct reflects a mind that is on the earthly instead of on the kingdom of heaven.  What if we lived differently?  What if our mind was on Christ and the kingdom of heaven more often?  What if we thought biblically and lived biblically?  How would our lives look then?  Our prayer as we look at Paul's letter together this week is that we would strive together to live lives that promote the gospel.  Just think, what if we really did this?]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we ask the following question this week:  How shall we live in response to the glorious gospel?  Paul commands a certain conduct from the believers in Philippi.  It is a life lived as one who is a citizen of heaven.  Too many times our conduct reflects a mind that is on the earthly instead of on the kingdom of heaven.  What if we lived differently?  What if our mind was on Christ and the kingdom of heaven more often?  What if we thought biblically and lived biblically?  How would our lives look then?  Our prayer as we look at Paul's letter together this week is that we would strive together to live lives that promote the gospel.  Just think, what if we really did this?]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-1-27-30--3-18-20</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.5-11]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-5-11</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The sermon passage today is no doubt one of the most glorious in all of Scripture.  It is one that takes us from the highest of highs to the lowliest of lows only to re-ascend to the greatest of heights.  As we look at this section on Christ’s humiliation and exaltation it is central to what Paul is calling the church at Philippi to and what we are called to as well.  We are called to have a certain conduct and attitude as those belonging to Christ.  I pray that we would be moved to exalt in worship the exalted Christ today.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The sermon passage today is no doubt one of the most glorious in all of Scripture.  It is one that takes us from the highest of highs to the lowliest of lows only to re-ascend to the greatest of heights.  As we look at this section on Christ’s humiliation and exaltation it is central to what Paul is calling the church at Philippi to and what we are called to as well.  We are called to have a certain conduct and attitude as those belonging to Christ.  I pray that we would be moved to exalt in worship the exalted Christ today.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-2-5-11</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.18-30]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-1-18-30</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we see that Paul longed for Christ to be exalted in his body, whether by life or death.  Christ was everything to Paul.  Paul viewed Christ as better than anything in this life and that if he died he would gain the greatest of good, Christ.  What is your view of life and death? ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we see that Paul longed for Christ to be exalted in his body, whether by life or death.  Christ was everything to Paul.  Paul viewed Christ as better than anything in this life and that if he died he would gain the greatest of good, Christ.  What is your view of life and death? ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-1-18-30</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.12-18]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-1-12-18</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we see he speaks of suffering.  Paul experienced various trials throughout his ministry.  For Paul and the writers of Scripture suffering was not a strange thing, but normal.  According to Paul suffering is a gift from God for the advancement of the gospel of Christ.  Often trials impede our progress in our walk with Christ.  Paul saw trials as those which brought even greater progress to the advancement of the gospel.  So how do you respond to suffering?  For Paul, he rejoices because through such Christ is proclaimed.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we see he speaks of suffering.  Paul experienced various trials throughout his ministry.  For Paul and the writers of Scripture suffering was not a strange thing, but normal.  According to Paul suffering is a gift from God for the advancement of the gospel of Christ.  Often trials impede our progress in our walk with Christ.  Paul saw trials as those which brought even greater progress to the advancement of the gospel.  So how do you respond to suffering?  For Paul, he rejoices because through such Christ is proclaimed.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:-philippians-1-12-18</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy:  Philippians 1.3-11]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:--philippians-1-3-11</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As Paul begins his letter to the church at Philippi he reveals his gratitude to God for the church's commitment to the gospel and to Paul's ministry.  Their partnership in the gospel gives Paul much joy as he prays for them.  He has such joy and affection for the church because they are walking in the truth.  What gives you the greatest joy?  For Paul it is the work that God is continuing to do in his brothers and sisters in Philippi.  No doubt Paul would have much reason to be down and lonely while in prison, but his circumstances do not affect his joy and prayers for these in Philippi.  The gospel has such power as it reconciles sinful people not only to God, but to each other.  The gospel is what holds Paul and the Philippians together even though they are apart.  The gospel must take first place in both our relationships and prayers.      ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Paul begins his letter to the church at Philippi he reveals his gratitude to God for the church's commitment to the gospel and to Paul's ministry.  Their partnership in the gospel gives Paul much joy as he prays for them.  He has such joy and affection for the church because they are walking in the truth.  What gives you the greatest joy?  For Paul it is the work that God is continuing to do in his brothers and sisters in Philippi.  No doubt Paul would have much reason to be down and lonely while in prison, but his circumstances do not affect his joy and prayers for these in Philippi.  The gospel has such power as it reconciles sinful people not only to God, but to each other.  The gospel is what holds Paul and the Philippians together even though they are apart.  The gospel must take first place in both our relationships and prayers.      ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:--philippians-1-3-11</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Joy:  Philippians 1.1-6; Acts 16.6-40]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:--philippians-1-1-6--acts-16-6-40</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians: Sacred Joy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is your view of the gospel?  Is it big and glorious as the Apostle Paul’s view of it was?  Or is it a little gospel?  Have you domesticated it, compartmentalized it, boxed it in, because how dare you over do it or be seen as super spiritual or as some say ‘religious’?  This week you will see that this is no little gospel, instead it is glorious and so much so that the soul rejoices over it again and again.  This week we begin our new series on Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi with looking at this all glorious and joy causing gospel.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is your view of the gospel?  Is it big and glorious as the Apostle Paul’s view of it was?  Or is it a little gospel?  Have you domesticated it, compartmentalized it, boxed it in, because how dare you over do it or be seen as super spiritual or as some say ‘religious’?  This week you will see that this is no little gospel, instead it is glorious and so much so that the soul rejoices over it again and again.  This week we begin our new series on Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi with looking at this all glorious and joy causing gospel.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-joy:--philippians-1-1-6--acts-16-6-40</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life: Titus 3.8-15]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:-titus-3-8-15</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we close out our series on Paul's letter to Titus.  I pray that you have been encouraged and challenged over the last eight weeks.  Sunday we will look at Paul's last word to Titus.  In his closing remarks he speaks of the fruit of a regenerate life.  Such fruit is God-glorifying, faith-drenched good works done from a heart of love.  We see in this text that the regenerate life is lived in the context of relationships, vertically with God through Christ and horizontally with others.  Paul addresses four different groups and how we are to live profitable lives among them.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we close out our series on Paul's letter to Titus.  I pray that you have been encouraged and challenged over the last eight weeks.  Sunday we will look at Paul's last word to Titus.  In his closing remarks he speaks of the fruit of a regenerate life.  Such fruit is God-glorifying, faith-drenched good works done from a heart of love.  We see in this text that the regenerate life is lived in the context of relationships, vertically with God through Christ and horizontally with others.  Paul addresses four different groups and how we are to live profitable lives among them.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:-titus-3-8-15</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Titus 3.3-8]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-3-3-8</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[There is a groaning coming from all of creation.  It is a longing for the new birth.  Creation needs it.  Not only does creation, but so does mankind.  We need to be born again, to be changed and to experience regeneration.  God has made this possible through HIs Son Jesus Christ by the work and power of the Holy Spirit.  This week's message addresses true conversion and what God does to make one born again.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a groaning coming from all of creation.  It is a longing for the new birth.  Creation needs it.  Not only does creation, but so does mankind.  We need to be born again, to be changed and to experience regeneration.  God has made this possible through HIs Son Jesus Christ by the work and power of the Holy Spirit.  This week's message addresses true conversion and what God does to make one born again.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-3-3-8</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Titus 2.9-3.8]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-2-9-3-8</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life.  In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church.  This life is made possible because the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.  This is a  tremendous truth.  We live in a pagan society similar to the culture found in Crete.  We are given a mission as Christian’s in such a world.  It is not to change the morality of the culture, but to evangelize.  This is Paul’s message to Titus as he speaks to the churches throughout Crete.  He is to remind the faithful few to hold out the message of grace and allow God to change one person at time, whether at our place of work or even by just paying our taxes.  We are to preach and live out the gospel in our pagan society.  We are called to evangelize.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life.  In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church.  This life is made possible because the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.  This is a  tremendous truth.  We live in a pagan society similar to the culture found in Crete.  We are given a mission as Christian’s in such a world.  It is not to change the morality of the culture, but to evangelize.  This is Paul’s message to Titus as he speaks to the churches throughout Crete.  He is to remind the faithful few to hold out the message of grace and allow God to change one person at time, whether at our place of work or even by just paying our taxes.  We are to preach and live out the gospel in our pagan society.  We are called to evangelize.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-2-9-3-8</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Titus 2.1-8, 11-14]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-2-1-8--11-14</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.  This is a  tremendous truth.  Over the next three weeks we will look at the scope of this in three ways:  Our growth in godliness as Christ’s body, Evangelism, and Regeneration.  The scope of salvation is great and glorious yet too often we limit it to fire insurance from hell and a membership to a country club we like to call church.  Salvation is so much more.  Today we will look at salvation as a life that embraces, pursues and grows in godliness with others.  It is not merely an individual concept, but about a people that Christ has purchased for His glory.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.  This is a  tremendous truth.  Over the next three weeks we will look at the scope of this in three ways:  Our growth in godliness as Christ’s body, Evangelism, and Regeneration.  The scope of salvation is great and glorious yet too often we limit it to fire insurance from hell and a membership to a country club we like to call church.  Salvation is so much more.  Today we will look at salvation as a life that embraces, pursues and grows in godliness with others.  It is not merely an individual concept, but about a people that Christ has purchased for His glory.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-2-1-8--11-14</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Titus 1.5-9, 15-16]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-1-5-9--15-16</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Purity is not regarded today as a highly sought quality.  So it was in the church in Crete.  The churches throughout Crete were lacking in the area of purity from its members to even those given the platform to teach.  The culture was polluting and contaminating the church.  The church was lacking purity of doctrine and purity in living. Such purity is needed from the leaders of the church and throughout the church.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Purity is not regarded today as a highly sought quality.  So it was in the church in Crete.  The churches throughout Crete were lacking in the area of purity from its members to even those given the platform to teach.  The culture was polluting and contaminating the church.  The church was lacking purity of doctrine and purity in living. Such purity is needed from the leaders of the church and throughout the church.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-1-5-9--15-16</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Titus 1.5-6]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-1-5-6</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life.  In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church.  The mission of the church is to be about making things right in a world that is wrong.  Things need to be set in order.  This week Paul tells Titus to start at the top.  Leadership is everything.  With Christ as the head leadership is crucial to the church.  We need godly influence in the church.  This week we will see what that influence is to look like.  We all need this model and must follow it.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life.  In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church.  The mission of the church is to be about making things right in a world that is wrong.  Things need to be set in order.  This week Paul tells Titus to start at the top.  Leadership is everything.  With Christ as the head leadership is crucial to the church.  We need godly influence in the church.  This week we will see what that influence is to look like.  We all need this model and must follow it.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-1-5-6</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Titus 1.5, 10-16]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-1-5--10-16</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[If you were to sit back and look at your life, what would need to be set in order?  What is not right?  What is lacking?  Those who are in Christ are new.  Their mission in life is to be about making things right and to straighten things out according to the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.  We pray that God would make all things new today! ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you were to sit back and look at your life, what would need to be set in order?  What is not right?  What is lacking?  Those who are in Christ are new.  Their mission in life is to be about making things right and to straighten things out according to the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.  We pray that God would make all things new today! ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--titus-1-5--10-16</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life: Titus 1.1-4]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:-titus-1-1-4</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life.  In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church.  Titus finds himself in Crete.  The churches which he is charged with giving oversight find themselves in an evil culture that is lost, chaotic and confused.  The influence of the outside culture is impacting the church.  Paul calls Titus to get things in order.  We must do this in our own lives.  It is time to call a time out and set things in order.  Let’s look at our individual lives, our family, our home and our relationships and set things in order.  We need to see what is lacking and ask the Lord to fill us up.  We need to stop living in confusion and chaos allowing the Lord to bring truth and peace to our lives.  We need to live the life we were created for and called to as God’s people.  We are to be different and to stand out from the culture and this world that we live in.  Too many times we do not.  I pray that as we dive into this timely letter that we as God’s people would be drenched under the waterfall of God’s Word and live in the overflow of the godly life which He produces in us impacting the different spheres of influence in our lives. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life.  In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church.  Titus finds himself in Crete.  The churches which he is charged with giving oversight find themselves in an evil culture that is lost, chaotic and confused.  The influence of the outside culture is impacting the church.  Paul calls Titus to get things in order.  We must do this in our own lives.  It is time to call a time out and set things in order.  Let’s look at our individual lives, our family, our home and our relationships and set things in order.  We need to see what is lacking and ask the Lord to fill us up.  We need to stop living in confusion and chaos allowing the Lord to bring truth and peace to our lives.  We need to live the life we were created for and called to as God’s people.  We are to be different and to stand out from the culture and this world that we live in.  Too many times we do not.  I pray that as we dive into this timely letter that we as God’s people would be drenched under the waterfall of God’s Word and live in the overflow of the godly life which He produces in us impacting the different spheres of influence in our lives. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:-titus-1-1-4</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms: Psalm 23]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:-psalm-23</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina will be bringing this morning’s message from that familiar passage, Psalm 23.  The power of the Psalm is not just in memorizing the words, but rather in thinking its thoughts.  As most of you know, Ysavel is the executive pastor at The Ridge, where he provides support to the operation side of the church and guidance to staff.  Ysavel and his bride Marla will soon be celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina will be bringing this morning’s message from that familiar passage, Psalm 23.  The power of the Psalm is not just in memorizing the words, but rather in thinking its thoughts.  As most of you know, Ysavel is the executive pastor at The Ridge, where he provides support to the operation side of the church and guidance to staff.  Ysavel and his bride Marla will soon be celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:-psalm-23</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms:  Psalm 29]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalm-29</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today's teacher is Dale Howe.  Dale and Karen returned to Carrollton in 2004, after serving as a pastor in Minnesota and as a church leadership trainer in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Haiti.  Dale and Karen have two adult sons who are both married and two grandsons.  They will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary in September.  Dale currently serves as a Communication Professional with the Law Firm of Campbell & Chadwick.  Dale will teach Psalm 29, a psalm of David that takes us from heaven to earth as God demonstrates that His power subdues the enemy and gives peace to His people. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's teacher is Dale Howe.  Dale and Karen returned to Carrollton in 2004, after serving as a pastor in Minnesota and as a church leadership trainer in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Haiti.  Dale and Karen have two adult sons who are both married and two grandsons.  They will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary in September.  Dale currently serves as a Communication Professional with the Law Firm of Campbell & Chadwick.  Dale will teach Psalm 29, a psalm of David that takes us from heaven to earth as God demonstrates that His power subdues the enemy and gives peace to His people. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalm-29</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms:  Psalm 46]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalm-46</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Matt McKinney]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Matt McKinney is our teacher today. He is married to Lindsay and will be celebrating their five year Anniversary in August. Together they have one daughter, Riley who will celebrate her first birthday July 22nd. Lindsay is originally from Texas whereas Matt is from North Carolina but moved to Texas soon after they met. They have been living in the Dallas area for over five years and joined The Ridge around three years ago. Matt serves as an elder here at The Ridge and a Biblical Counselor at Hope For The Heart in Dallas where he continues to work on his license as a Professional Counselor. Lindsay serves as a pediatric Nurse at Children's Medical Center in downtown Dallas. As we continue our Sacred Psalms Series today, Psalm 46 will challenge and encourage us with a new perspective on how we view God and ourselves in times of trouble, regardless of our fears or circumstances.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt McKinney is our teacher today. He is married to Lindsay and will be celebrating their five year Anniversary in August. Together they have one daughter, Riley who will celebrate her first birthday July 22nd. Lindsay is originally from Texas whereas Matt is from North Carolina but moved to Texas soon after they met. They have been living in the Dallas area for over five years and joined The Ridge around three years ago. Matt serves as an elder here at The Ridge and a Biblical Counselor at Hope For The Heart in Dallas where he continues to work on his license as a Professional Counselor. Lindsay serves as a pediatric Nurse at Children's Medical Center in downtown Dallas. As we continue our Sacred Psalms Series today, Psalm 46 will challenge and encourage us with a new perspective on how we view God and ourselves in times of trouble, regardless of our fears or circumstances.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalm-46</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms:  Psalms 119.129-136]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalms-119-129-136</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Matt McKinney]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Coleman Ford is our teacher today.  He has been married to his beautiful and talented wife, Alex, since 2008. He currently attends Dallas Theological Seminary where he is working towards a Masters in Theology. He likes oatmeal raisin cookies and good coffee, preferably at the same time.   He will be teaching from Psalm 119.129-136.  Do you hunger after God's word? Are you amazed by His commands? In a day when the Bible is reduced to myth and mere fables, do you view Scripture as the very breath of God? The writer of Psalm 119 reveals to us how deep our love for His Word should be, and the sacred wonder of God's glorious commands.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coleman Ford is our teacher today.  He has been married to his beautiful and talented wife, Alex, since 2008. He currently attends Dallas Theological Seminary where he is working towards a Masters in Theology. He likes oatmeal raisin cookies and good coffee, preferably at the same time.   He will be teaching from Psalm 119.129-136.  Do you hunger after God's word? Are you amazed by His commands? In a day when the Bible is reduced to myth and mere fables, do you view Scripture as the very breath of God? The writer of Psalm 119 reveals to us how deep our love for His Word should be, and the sacred wonder of God's glorious commands.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalms-119-129-136</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms:  Psalm 115]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalm-115</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Matt McKinney]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred Psalms]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Scott Berthel is our teacher today.  He is married to Sally and looking forward to celebrating their 22nd anniversary this summer.  Together they have two daughters, Isabella and Elleanna.  As a family, they enjoy traveling, cooking, reading, and playing together.  They have lived in Carrollton for four years after moving from Michigan, and joined The Ridge Church three years ago. Scott serves as the Assistant Head of the Middle School at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison.  He will be starting our Sacred Psalms series by teaching Psalm 115 and challenging us to consider the way all of the 150 Psalms can help to shape our worldview.  Psalm 115 is an excellent example of a Psalm that offers important components of a God-centered worldview as it helps us understand more about who God is, the purpose He gives us in this world, and our human tendency to create idols as a mistaken form of response to God and His gifts.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott Berthel is our teacher today.  He is married to Sally and looking forward to celebrating their 22nd anniversary this summer.  Together they have two daughters, Isabella and Elleanna.  As a family, they enjoy traveling, cooking, reading, and playing together.  They have lived in Carrollton for four years after moving from Michigan, and joined The Ridge Church three years ago. Scott serves as the Assistant Head of the Middle School at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison.  He will be starting our Sacred Psalms series by teaching Psalm 115 and challenging us to consider the way all of the 150 Psalms can help to shape our worldview.  Psalm 115 is an excellent example of a Psalm that offers important components of a God-centered worldview as it helps us understand more about who God is, the purpose He gives us in this world, and our human tendency to create idols as a mistaken form of response to God and His gifts.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-psalms:--psalm-115</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Parenting:  The father and the fear of God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-parenting:--the-father-and-the-fear-of-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[On this Father's Day we will see that the fountain head of the culture in the home is the father.  He is the head of his wife and family.  He is to be a servant leader in his home.  As the head he should fear the Lord and walk in His ways.  Such a man will be blessed in all of the contexts of his life (marriage, parenting, work and the community).   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this Father's Day we will see that the fountain head of the culture in the home is the father.  He is the head of his wife and family.  He is to be a servant leader in his home.  As the head he should fear the Lord and walk in His ways.  Such a man will be blessed in all of the contexts of his life (marriage, parenting, work and the community).   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-parenting:--the-father-and-the-fear-of-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Parenting:  Culture]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-parenting:--culture</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Each family is designed to be a culture with a languauge, customs, traditions and many unspoken assumptions.  God has made the world in such a way that children who grow up in the culture of the family are to be shaped and molded by it.  So what is shaping your children?  Is the culture of the home shaping them or is the outside culture influences taken primacy when it comes to shaping your children?  This week we will be encouraged to shape our children according to the standards of God's Word.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Each family is designed to be a culture with a languauge, customs, traditions and many unspoken assumptions.  God has made the world in such a way that children who grow up in the culture of the family are to be shaped and molded by it.  So what is shaping your children?  Is the culture of the home shaping them or is the outside culture influences taken primacy when it comes to shaping your children?  This week we will be encouraged to shape our children according to the standards of God's Word.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-parenting:--culture</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Parenting:  God's Covenant]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-parenting:--gods-covenant</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we begin a three week teaching series on Sacred Parenting. As Christian parents we are called to know, to remember and to grow when it comes to God-centered parenting.  All this for the good of our children, but even above that, for the glory of God.  As we begin we will lay such a foundation as we focus on our faithful God who keeps covenant with families.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we begin a three week teaching series on Sacred Parenting. As Christian parents we are called to know, to remember and to grow when it comes to God-centered parenting.  All this for the good of our children, but even above that, for the glory of God.  As we begin we will lay such a foundation as we focus on our faithful God who keeps covenant with families.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-parenting:--gods-covenant</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Marriage:  Denying Self (Marriage Bed)]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:--denying-self--marriage-bed-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We conclude our five week teaching series on marriage this week with looking at what God has to say about sex.  God has much to say about everything, even sex.  God created sex for His glory.  He longs for us to have right thinking and proper practice when it comes to sex.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We conclude our five week teaching series on marriage this week with looking at what God has to say about sex.  God has much to say about everything, even sex.  God created sex for His glory.  He longs for us to have right thinking and proper practice when it comes to sex.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:--denying-self--marriage-bed-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Marriage: grace]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:-grace</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The spiritual aroma of your marriage fills the whole house.  This week we will see how grace must fill a marriage.  It is what makes a home smell sweet of God's pleasure. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The spiritual aroma of your marriage fills the whole house.  This week we will see how grace must fill a marriage.  It is what makes a home smell sweet of God's pleasure. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:-grace</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Marriage: holiness]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:-holiness</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue this week through our five week teaching series on marriage.  Marriage is treated casually and aimlessly in our culture.  But God has a different view of marriage.  This Sunday we are asking these questions:  What if God didn’t design marriage to be easy?  What if God had a different end in mind that went beyond our happiness and comfort?  What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?  What if we had this perspective?  This week we will look at marriage through this lens. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue this week through our five week teaching series on marriage.  Marriage is treated casually and aimlessly in our culture.  But God has a different view of marriage.  This Sunday we are asking these questions:  What if God didn’t design marriage to be easy?  What if God had a different end in mind that went beyond our happiness and comfort?  What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?  What if we had this perspective?  This week we will look at marriage through this lens. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:-holiness</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Marriage:  the fear of God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:--the-fear-of-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[On this Mother’s Day we are going to look at the fear of God through womanhood.  Then come Father’s Day we will look at the same thing through manhood.  The fear of God is crucial to marriage.  Today we will see the fear of God described in this sacred context.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this Mother’s Day we are going to look at the fear of God through womanhood.  Then come Father’s Day we will look at the same thing through manhood.  The fear of God is crucial to marriage.  Today we will see the fear of God described in this sacred context.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:--the-fear-of-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Marriage:  God, Design and Display]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:--god--design-and-display</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Join us this week as we begin a five week teaching series on marriage.  Marriage is treated casually and aimlessly in our culture.  But God has a different view of marriage.  In fact, He is the creator of marriage.  He has given it a sacred purpose.  As we launch into this series we begin with God, His design and His displaying purpose in marriage. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us this week as we begin a five week teaching series on marriage.  Marriage is treated casually and aimlessly in our culture.  But God has a different view of marriage.  In fact, He is the creator of marriage.  He has given it a sacred purpose.  As we launch into this series we begin with God, His design and His displaying purpose in marriage. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-marriage:--god--design-and-display</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Spokes: 1 Timothy 4.1-10]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-spokes:-1-timothy-4-1-10</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What are you paying attention to?  What are you constantly being nourished on?  Are you engaged with the disciplines of the Christian life?  Paul tells the young pastor, Timothy, that we should discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness because it is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.  Today we will look at four sacred spokes that are huge to the motion and movement of our life with Christ: The Word, Prayer, Fellowship, and Witness.  These are individual and corporate disciplines that we need to pay attention to, be nourished on and engaged in.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What are you paying attention to?  What are you constantly being nourished on?  Are you engaged with the disciplines of the Christian life?  Paul tells the young pastor, Timothy, that we should discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness because it is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.  Today we will look at four sacred spokes that are huge to the motion and movement of our life with Christ: The Word, Prayer, Fellowship, and Witness.  These are individual and corporate disciplines that we need to pay attention to, be nourished on and engaged in.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-spokes:-1-timothy-4-1-10</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Love: Hebrews 10.19-25]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-love:-hebrews-10-19-25</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we move from celebrating Holy Week we continue to see that the sacred love of God displayed in His Son's death, burial and resurrection should continually impact our life.  We will look at Hebrews 10.19-25 this week.  In this Scripture we are encouraged by the sacred love of Christ to boldly and actively live in a growing, love relationship both with God and other believers even amidst the pressures of life in this world.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we move from celebrating Holy Week we continue to see that the sacred love of God displayed in His Son's death, burial and resurrection should continually impact our life.  We will look at Hebrews 10.19-25 this week.  In this Scripture we are encouraged by the sacred love of Christ to boldly and actively live in a growing, love relationship both with God and other believers even amidst the pressures of life in this world.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-love:-hebrews-10-19-25</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Love: John 13 Maundy Thursday]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-love:-john-13-maundy-thursday</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[On this night we look back to the Lord’s Last Supper. Maundy Thursday, gets its name from the Latin word mandatum —commandment, remembering Jesus’ words to the Apostles during the Last Supper, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34). The last supper and the dealings of Christ surrounding this meal and especially following it displays the complete love of Jesus.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this night we look back to the Lord’s Last Supper. Maundy Thursday, gets its name from the Latin word mandatum —commandment, remembering Jesus’ words to the Apostles during the Last Supper, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34). The last supper and the dealings of Christ surrounding this meal and especially following it displays the complete love of Jesus.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-love:-john-13-maundy-thursday</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 7:  Exodus 12.1-13]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-7:--exodus-12-1-13</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we will wrap up our messages on our sacred calling as God’s people to evangelize (share the gospel).  We will see through the Passover story (Exodus 12.1-13) the call to bring the Lamb into our family, homes and neighborhood.  This is not just any lamb but the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who takes away the sin of the world.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we will wrap up our messages on our sacred calling as God’s people to evangelize (share the gospel).  We will see through the Passover story (Exodus 12.1-13) the call to bring the Lamb into our family, homes and neighborhood.  This is not just any lamb but the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who takes away the sin of the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-7:--exodus-12-1-13</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 6:  Matthew 28:16-20]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-6:--matthew-28:16-20</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we continue to ask God to give us a passion for evangelism.  This is a sacred calling that we have as His children.  Today we will look at the question, why should we evangelize?  I pray that your joy and desire to share the gospel would be increased today as we see what should motivate us in this great task.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we continue to ask God to give us a passion for evangelism.  This is a sacred calling that we have as His children.  Today we will look at the question, why should we evangelize?  I pray that your joy and desire to share the gospel would be increased today as we see what should motivate us in this great task.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-6:--matthew-28:16-20</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 5:  1 Corinthians 15.1-10]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-5:--1-corinthians-15-1-10</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is sacred?  God’s people have a sacred calling.  Our sacred calling is to share the gospel.  The sharing of the gospel is the most radical ministry we can have.  This week we continue to be challenged and encouraged from the Scriptures to make the gospel and the proclamation of it the most important thing in our life.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is sacred?  God’s people have a sacred calling.  Our sacred calling is to share the gospel.  The sharing of the gospel is the most radical ministry we can have.  This week we continue to be challenged and encouraged from the Scriptures to make the gospel and the proclamation of it the most important thing in our life.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-5:--1-corinthians-15-1-10</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 4:  Isaiah 52.7-12]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-4:--isaiah-52-7-12</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is sacred?  God’s sacred people have a sacred calling.  We learned a couple of weeks ago that we are called to care for the poor and afflicted.  Last week we looked at our sacred calling to share the gospel.  The sharing of the gospel is the most radical ministry we can have.  This Sunday we will continue to look at the sacred call of God's people to be actively and continually involved in evangelism. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is sacred?  God’s sacred people have a sacred calling.  We learned a couple of weeks ago that we are called to care for the poor and afflicted.  Last week we looked at our sacred calling to share the gospel.  The sharing of the gospel is the most radical ministry we can have.  This Sunday we will continue to look at the sacred call of God's people to be actively and continually involved in evangelism. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-4:--isaiah-52-7-12</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 3:  Isaiah 52.1-7]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-3:--isaiah-52-1-7</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is sacred?  We learned a few weeks ago that the church is sacred.  It is Godâ€™s holy people.  God's sacred people also have a sacred calling.  We learned the last two weeks that we are called to care for the poor and afflicted.  This week we will continue to look at this sacred calling and find that our calling is never void of sharing the gospel.  The sharing of the gospel is the most radical ministry we can have.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is sacred?  We learned a few weeks ago that the church is sacred.  It is Godâ€™s holy people.  God's sacred people also have a sacred calling.  We learned the last two weeks that we are called to care for the poor and afflicted.  This week we will continue to look at this sacred calling and find that our calling is never void of sharing the gospel.  The sharing of the gospel is the most radical ministry we can have.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-3:--isaiah-52-1-7</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 2:  Isaiah 58.1-12]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-2:--isaiah-58-1-12</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is sacred?  We learned a few weeks ago that the church is sacred.  They are Godâ€™s holy people.  God's sacred people also have a sacred calling.  We learned last week that we are called to care for the poor and afflicted.  This week we will continue to look at this sacred calling and find the great rewards to such a gospel-shaped life of giving.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is sacred?  We learned a few weeks ago that the church is sacred.  They are Godâ€™s holy people.  God's sacred people also have a sacred calling.  We learned last week that we are called to care for the poor and afflicted.  This week we will continue to look at this sacred calling and find the great rewards to such a gospel-shaped life of giving.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-2:--isaiah-58-1-12</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Calling Part 1:  Isaiah 58.1-12]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-1:--isaiah-58-1-12</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What is sacred?  We learned a few weeks ago that the church is sacred.  It is God's holy people.  God's sacred people also have a sacred calling.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is sacred?  We learned a few weeks ago that the church is sacred.  It is God's holy people.  God's sacred people also have a sacred calling.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-calling-part-1:--isaiah-58-1-12</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Life:  Psalm 139.13-16]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--psalm-139-13-16</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[On Sunday we will be looking at the sensitive issue of abortion.  We will see why Scripture prohibits it, but our nation allows it.  As a result nearly 1.5 million abortions occur on average each year in the states.  Nearly 115,000 occur daily in the world (over 3,000 in the U.S.).  It is a much quieter Holocaust and Vietnam war killing the most innocent of lives.  We do not want to throw stones, for there is grace and mercy because of the cross of Jesus Christ, but we do want to share the truth that sets us free.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Sunday we will be looking at the sensitive issue of abortion.  We will see why Scripture prohibits it, but our nation allows it.  As a result nearly 1.5 million abortions occur on average each year in the states.  Nearly 115,000 occur daily in the world (over 3,000 in the U.S.).  It is a much quieter Holocaust and Vietnam war killing the most innocent of lives.  We do not want to throw stones, for there is grace and mercy because of the cross of Jesus Christ, but we do want to share the truth that sets us free.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-life:--psalm-139-13-16</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Salvation: Romans 10.1-13]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-salvation:-romans-10-1-13</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We live in a pluralistic society pointing people to many different ways to get to heaven.  Scripture speaks of one sacred salvation that is available to all people.  It is the only way, the only truth and the only life.  Jesus is our salvation and hope of heaven.  Today we expose Romans 10.1-13 to see the beautiful salvation that we have in Jesus.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We live in a pluralistic society pointing people to many different ways to get to heaven.  Scripture speaks of one sacred salvation that is available to all people.  It is the only way, the only truth and the only life.  Jesus is our salvation and hope of heaven.  Today we expose Romans 10.1-13 to see the beautiful salvation that we have in Jesus.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-salvation:-romans-10-1-13</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Feb 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Obsession:  Galatians 6.11-18]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-obsession:--galatians-6-11-18</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As Paul closes his letter to the churches at Galatia we see his obsession.  His obsession is the cross of Jesus.  This is the thing he loves, reviles in, boasts in, rejoices in, and lives for.  It is what he preached - its message, triumph, offense and wonder.  It meant the world to him.  It was truly his obsession.  He considered everything else loss compared to it.    What is your obsession? ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Paul closes his letter to the churches at Galatia we see his obsession.  His obsession is the cross of Jesus.  This is the thing he loves, reviles in, boasts in, rejoices in, and lives for.  It is what he preached - its message, triumph, offense and wonder.  It meant the world to him.  It was truly his obsession.  He considered everything else loss compared to it.    What is your obsession? ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-obsession:--galatians-6-11-18</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Community:  Galatians 6.1-10]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-community:--galatians-6-1-10</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue to pose this question as we gather this week:  What is sacred?  What is sacred to you?  When you think of your time, your priorities and the different spheres of your life what is sacred?  We will talk this week about God's sacred community, the church.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue to pose this question as we gather this week:  What is sacred?  What is sacred to you?  When you think of your time, your priorities and the different spheres of your life what is sacred?  We will talk this week about God's sacred community, the church.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-community:--galatians-6-1-10</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Community]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-community</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-community</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sacred Communion]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-communion</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sacred]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As the New Year begins we want to pose a question.  What is sacred?  What is sacred to you?  When you think of your time, your priorities and the different spheres of your life what is sacred?  As we begin to think about such this week we will start with prayer, a sacred communion. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the New Year begins we want to pose a question.  What is sacred?  What is sacred to you?  When you think of your time, your priorities and the different spheres of your life what is sacred?  As we begin to think about such this week we will start with prayer, a sacred communion. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sacred-communion</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Meno (abide):  John 15.1-11]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/meno--abide-:--john-15-1-11</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As this year ends and next week a new one begins there is a word that is so crucial to this journey that we must all know and embrace.  This week we will look at this word and be encouraged to continue to give presence.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As this year ends and next week a new one begins there is a word that is so crucial to this journey that we must all know and embrace.  This week we will look at this word and be encouraged to continue to give presence.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/meno--abide-:--john-15-1-11</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Give Presence:  Luke 11.27-28 (Peace)]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--luke-11-27-28--peace-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--luke-11-27-28--peace-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Give Presence:  Luke 11.27-28]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--luke-11-27-28</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We struggle with self-control, especially this time of year.  That battle is aroused during this season.  One of the fruits that God has so blessed us with is the fruit of self-control, that we would cultivate it and grow in it.  From the internal battle to even the external we struggle with our self.  We have a wrong view of ourselves and God.  We have boastful hearts in who we are.  Where does your boast lie?  Everything in life is a glory issue.  Our glory and whose glory is displayed in our life is whatever we are most satisfied in.  For the issue of glory is also a joy issue and vice versa.  Where your joy lies is where your boast lies.  May we be happy in Jesus this advent season.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We struggle with self-control, especially this time of year.  That battle is aroused during this season.  One of the fruits that God has so blessed us with is the fruit of self-control, that we would cultivate it and grow in it.  From the internal battle to even the external we struggle with our self.  We have a wrong view of ourselves and God.  We have boastful hearts in who we are.  Where does your boast lie?  Everything in life is a glory issue.  Our glory and whose glory is displayed in our life is whatever we are most satisfied in.  For the issue of glory is also a joy issue and vice versa.  Where your joy lies is where your boast lies.  May we be happy in Jesus this advent season.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--luke-11-27-28</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Give Presence:  Luke 14.16-24]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--luke-14-16-24</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--luke-14-16-24</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Give Presence:  Galatians 5.22-25]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--galatians-5-22-25</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What if Christmas looked different this year?  What if you could receive a gift that lasted forever?  Or what if you could give gifts that did?  We want to invite you to rethink Christmas with us this year and to experience it for what it was meant to be.  On Sunday, November 30 Advent begins. For some this might be new. It was for me and my family a few years ago as well, but it is a season that my family and I have grown to love and enjoy.  The word advent means to come. During the Advent season we celebrate God sending Jesus to earth wrapped in human skin. We also look with great anticipation to the second coming of Jesus, who is coming again for His Bride, the church. In Scripture Jesus testifies that He is the one who is and who was and who is to come (Revelation 1.8). This is what we will be celebrating this coming season. We will be celebrating Advent during our worship gatherings beginning November 30 culminating at our Christmas Eve service.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if Christmas looked different this year?  What if you could receive a gift that lasted forever?  Or what if you could give gifts that did?  We want to invite you to rethink Christmas with us this year and to experience it for what it was meant to be.  On Sunday, November 30 Advent begins. For some this might be new. It was for me and my family a few years ago as well, but it is a season that my family and I have grown to love and enjoy.  The word advent means to come. During the Advent season we celebrate God sending Jesus to earth wrapped in human skin. We also look with great anticipation to the second coming of Jesus, who is coming again for His Bride, the church. In Scripture Jesus testifies that He is the one who is and who was and who is to come (Revelation 1.8). This is what we will be celebrating this coming season. We will be celebrating Advent during our worship gatherings beginning November 30 culminating at our Christmas Eve service.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/give-presence:--galatians-5-22-25</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Preparing for Advent]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/preparing-for-advent</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Give Presence]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What a great joy to worship alongside our brothers and sisters of Nahnum Church.  As we gather today we put our focus toward preparing our hearts for Advent, which begins November 30.  May we worship Jesus fully, love all, spend less and give more this season as we seek to restore the scandel of Christmas in substituting compassion for consumption.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What a great joy to worship alongside our brothers and sisters of Nahnum Church.  As we gather today we put our focus toward preparing our hearts for Advent, which begins November 30.  May we worship Jesus fully, love all, spend less and give more this season as we seek to restore the scandel of Christmas in substituting compassion for consumption.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/preparing-for-advent</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 5.13-21:  Through Love Serve Others]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-5-13-21:--through-love-serve-others</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Those who have been set free by Jesus have been called to freedom, but that freedom can be used for different things.  Today in Paul's letter to the Galatians he gives us the purpose of freedom and how we can enjoy the freedom that Christ has given freely to us. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Those who have been set free by Jesus have been called to freedom, but that freedom can be used for different things.  Today in Paul's letter to the Galatians he gives us the purpose of freedom and how we can enjoy the freedom that Christ has given freely to us. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-5-13-21:--through-love-serve-others</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 5.7-12:  The Supremacy of Christ in Truth]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-5-7-12:--the-supremacy-of-christ-in-truth</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Paul encourages the Galatians to live a life of obedience to the truth of God.  They have been hindered from doing such by some false teachers.  Paul in a most graphic manner wishes those hindering the Galatians to be rendered powerless.  In this passage Paul takes us from the track and field arena, to the kitchen and to the movies with a closing scene that would cause the FCC and the MPAA to cringe.  Paul's prayer is that truth with prevail in our life!  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul encourages the Galatians to live a life of obedience to the truth of God.  They have been hindered from doing such by some false teachers.  Paul in a most graphic manner wishes those hindering the Galatians to be rendered powerless.  In this passage Paul takes us from the track and field arena, to the kitchen and to the movies with a closing scene that would cause the FCC and the MPAA to cringe.  Paul's prayer is that truth with prevail in our life!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-5-7-12:--the-supremacy-of-christ-in-truth</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 5.1-6:  Freedom]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-5-1-6:--freedom</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Freedom.  What a word.  It is tossed around much in these days.  Many will exercise one of their rights that freedom brings in the coming days.  But there is so much more to this word than what we experience in this country.  Freedom.  What a necessity.  Do you know freedom?  Do you enjoy it?  This week Paul addresses this necessity in his letter to the Galatians.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Freedom.  What a word.  It is tossed around much in these days.  Many will exercise one of their rights that freedom brings in the coming days.  But there is so much more to this word than what we experience in this country.  Freedom.  What a necessity.  Do you know freedom?  Do you enjoy it?  This week Paul addresses this necessity in his letter to the Galatians.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-5-1-6:--freedom</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 4.21-31:  A Tale of Two]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-4-21-31:--a-tale-of-two</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we end chapter 4 of Paul's letter to the Galatians we find a tale of two.  In the midst of this tale there is a line drawn in the sand that is revealed through a historical perspective.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we end chapter 4 of Paul's letter to the Galatians we find a tale of two.  In the midst of this tale there is a line drawn in the sand that is revealed through a historical perspective.  ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20081026sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-4-21-31:--a-tale-of-two</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Elder Interview Three]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview-three</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elder Interviews]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Hear from Matt McKinney, the last of our three newest elders.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hear from Matt McKinney, the last of our three newest elders.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview-three</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 4.8-20: marks of sonship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-4-8-20:-marks-of-sonship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Scripture says that God is unknowable, but that He reveals some things to us.  This week as we continue our study of the letter to the Galatians we look at three distinguishing marks that are revealed to us as characteristics of children of God.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scripture says that God is unknowable, but that He reveals some things to us.  This week as we continue our study of the letter to the Galatians we look at three distinguishing marks that are revealed to us as characteristics of children of God.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20081019sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-4-8-20:-marks-of-sonship</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Elder Interview Two]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview-two</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elder Interviews]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we hear from another new elder, Ronny Smith.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we hear from another new elder, Ronny Smith.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20081019ronniesmithinterviewmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview-two</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 4.1-7:  sonship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-4-1-7:--sonship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Are you a slave or a son?  How do you see God?  Do you see Him as your Father or as a hard task master?  I pray today as we continue in the letter to the Galatians that we would see God as a loving Father who wants us to fully embrace son-ship.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a slave or a son?  How do you see God?  Do you see Him as your Father or as a hard task master?  I pray today as we continue in the letter to the Galatians that we would see God as a loving Father who wants us to fully embrace son-ship.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-4-1-7:--sonship</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Elder Interview One]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview-one</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elder Interviews]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We have recently added three new elders to our leadership team.  This interview is with Trey Israel one of our newest elders.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have recently added three new elders to our leadership team.  This interview is with Trey Israel one of our newest elders.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20081012treyisraelinterviewmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/elder-interview-one</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Orphan Sunday]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/orphan-sunday</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever considered your own adoption into Gods family?  What does it mean? What's the significance?  Given our own adoption as believers in Jesus, what should our response be to the 143 million orphans in the world or the 500,000 in US foster care system or the 4,000 in foster care in North Texas?  Today we will consider such questions on this day, which is Orphan Sunday]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever considered your own adoption into Gods family?  What does it mean? What's the significance?  Given our own adoption as believers in Jesus, what should our response be to the 143 million orphans in the world or the 500,000 in US foster care system or the 4,000 in foster care in North Texas?  Today we will consider such questions on this day, which is Orphan Sunday]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20081005sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/orphan-sunday</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 3.26-29:  what are you wearing?]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-26-29:--what-are-you-wearing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This Sunday we deal with the complex statement â€śthere is nothing more important than what you are wearingâ€ť as we continue our study in the book of Galatians.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Sunday we deal with the complex statement â€śthere is nothing more important than what you are wearingâ€ť as we continue our study in the book of Galatians.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080928sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-26-29:--what-are-you-wearing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[1 Peter 5.1-4:  Church Leadership]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/1-peter-5-1-4:--church-leadership</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[God longs for the church to be one.  Unity is so crucial to the working and movement of the church.  Highly connected to such unity is the leadership of the church.  This week we will take a break from our current study in Galatians and look at the what, why and who of church leadership in the church.  You will get to meet our elders (including our recently affirmed elders) and church staff in each service.  We will also have a special prayer time for our church leaders]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[God longs for the church to be one.  Unity is so crucial to the working and movement of the church.  Highly connected to such unity is the leadership of the church.  This week we will take a break from our current study in Galatians and look at the what, why and who of church leadership in the church.  You will get to meet our elders (including our recently affirmed elders) and church staff in each service.  We will also have a special prayer time for our church leaders]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080921sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/1-peter-5-1-4:--church-leadership</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 3.15-25:  Two Covenants and Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-15-25:--two-covenants-and-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why God gave the Law?  What is its purpose?  What is it good for?  Can it give us life?  Can it show us anything?  This week we will answer these questions as we see the relation of the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants.  They are two good mountains iin God's landscape, but there is one mountain that stands as Everest.  It is Christ.  As we fix our eyes on Jesus today we will see God's plan for the Law and its relation to His promises as we continue our journey through Paul's writing to the churches in Galatia.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why God gave the Law?  What is its purpose?  What is it good for?  Can it give us life?  Can it show us anything?  This week we will answer these questions as we see the relation of the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants.  They are two good mountains iin God's landscape, but there is one mountain that stands as Everest.  It is Christ.  As we fix our eyes on Jesus today we will see God's plan for the Law and its relation to His promises as we continue our journey through Paul's writing to the churches in Galatia.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080914sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-15-25:--two-covenants-and-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 3.10-14: Divine Curse and Blessing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-10-14:-divine-curse-and-blessing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[How do you live your everyday life?  Whose reliance are you leaning on through the activities or your day?  What about when it comes to your job?  What about your marriage?  The answer reveals whether we live under the blessing of God or under the curse of God.  Today we will look at what Paul says in the book of Galatians as he addresses the terror of that which brings divine curse and the comfort of that which brings one under divine blessing.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you live your everyday life?  Whose reliance are you leaning on through the activities or your day?  What about when it comes to your job?  What about your marriage?  The answer reveals whether we live under the blessing of God or under the curse of God.  Today we will look at what Paul says in the book of Galatians as he addresses the terror of that which brings divine curse and the comfort of that which brings one under divine blessing.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080907sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-10-14:-divine-curse-and-blessing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 3.6-9: Blessed to be a Blessing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-6-9:-blessed-to-be-a-blessing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever sat in traffic for a long time due to an accident or construction?  You most likely have.  The roadblock is usually due to some problem on the road that needs to be cleaned up or fixed.  This week we look at Paul as he addresses a gigantic roadblock in the plan of God.  God intended to bless the whole world through Abraham's family, but Israel, the promise-bearers, were not only themselves failing, but getting in the way of the wider fulfillment.  This is what is still continuing in Paul's day and specifically in Galatia.  Let's be honest.  We miss out on God's blessings because we get in the way.  We cause many roadblocks to the blessings of God due to trying to do things on our own.  Paul writes to the Galatians concerning this problem and how God dealt with it.  God is still faithful to His promises.  The question is, will we trust Him? ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever sat in traffic for a long time due to an accident or construction?  You most likely have.  The roadblock is usually due to some problem on the road that needs to be cleaned up or fixed.  This week we look at Paul as he addresses a gigantic roadblock in the plan of God.  God intended to bless the whole world through Abraham's family, but Israel, the promise-bearers, were not only themselves failing, but getting in the way of the wider fulfillment.  This is what is still continuing in Paul's day and specifically in Galatia.  Let's be honest.  We miss out on God's blessings because we get in the way.  We cause many roadblocks to the blessings of God due to trying to do things on our own.  Paul writes to the Galatians concerning this problem and how God dealt with it.  God is still faithful to His promises.  The question is, will we trust Him? ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080831sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-6-9:-blessed-to-be-a-blessing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 3.1-5:  The Spirit of God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-1-5:--the-spirit-of-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Sometimes Christians can be foolish.  Let's be honest it is true.  Paul addresses the foolishness in the churches of Galatia longing for the spell to be broken.  As we continue our study today of Galatians we venture into chapter three.  We pray that the spirit of God would be awakened in your life.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes Christians can be foolish.  Let's be honest it is true.  Paul addresses the foolishness in the churches of Galatia longing for the spell to be broken.  As we continue our study today of Galatians we venture into chapter three.  We pray that the spirit of God would be awakened in your life.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080824sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-3-1-5:--the-spirit-of-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 2.20:  Identity]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-20:--identity</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We live in a selfish age absorbed with self-esteem, self-improvement, self-fulfillment, and self-indulgence.  It is all about what you want.  Paul denounces such a mindset and life in one verse found in the book of Galatians.  In this message we continue our study in the book of Galatians as we look into the issue of self and identity.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We live in a selfish age absorbed with self-esteem, self-improvement, self-fulfillment, and self-indulgence.  It is all about what you want.  Paul denounces such a mindset and life in one verse found in the book of Galatians.  In this message we continue our study in the book of Galatians as we look into the issue of self and identity.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080817sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-20:--identity</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 2.15-21:  Justification]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-15-21:--justification</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue our study in the book of Galatians we answer the following question: how can one be made right before God?  We find the answer in what is called the doctrine of justification.  Martin Luther claimed that if the doctrine of justification is lost, the whole of Christian doctrine is lost.  Justification remains a vital doctrine today, even if many are not sure what it means.  May we know and understand what it means to be justified.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue our study in the book of Galatians we answer the following question: how can one be made right before God?  We find the answer in what is called the doctrine of justification.  Martin Luther claimed that if the doctrine of justification is lost, the whole of Christian doctrine is lost.  Justification remains a vital doctrine today, even if many are not sure what it means.  May we know and understand what it means to be justified.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080810sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-15-21:--justification</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 2.11-21:  Representing Jesus in the Ministry of Reconciliation]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-11-21:--representing-jesus-in-the-ministry-of-reconciliation</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue to look at the opposition between Paul and Peter.  This was so important to the church at Antioch, to the Galatians and the advancement of the gospel of grace.  Today we also deal with conflict, opposition and being stand-offish, which were all present in Galatians 2.  This is important for us and the advancement of the gospel of grace just as it was then.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue to look at the opposition between Paul and Peter.  This was so important to the church at Antioch, to the Galatians and the advancement of the gospel of grace.  Today we also deal with conflict, opposition and being stand-offish, which were all present in Galatians 2.  This is important for us and the advancement of the gospel of grace just as it was then.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080803sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-11-21:--representing-jesus-in-the-ministry-of-reconciliation</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 2.11-16:  No more masquerading]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-11-16:--no-more-masquerading</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The scene changes from Jerusalem to Antioch and the mood also changes as Paul confronts Peter.  The reason for the public opposition is Peter's double-mindedness and double standards.  He would regularly eat and fellowship with Gentiles (the uncircumcised), but as some Jewish leaders from Jerusalem arrive in Antioch Peter withdraws from the Gentiles.  His hypocrisy causes others to wear mask as well including Barnabas.  Andrew Peterson has said in one of his great songs, the church is the second coming of the Pharisees.  At times, that is very true and so it was on this day in Antioch.  May we apply and live what we profess to belileve.  The gospel of grace, the soul of man and the glory of God is at stake.  So, let's throw off the masks.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The scene changes from Jerusalem to Antioch and the mood also changes as Paul confronts Peter.  The reason for the public opposition is Peter's double-mindedness and double standards.  He would regularly eat and fellowship with Gentiles (the uncircumcised), but as some Jewish leaders from Jerusalem arrive in Antioch Peter withdraws from the Gentiles.  His hypocrisy causes others to wear mask as well including Barnabas.  Andrew Peterson has said in one of his great songs, the church is the second coming of the Pharisees.  At times, that is very true and so it was on this day in Antioch.  May we apply and live what we profess to belileve.  The gospel of grace, the soul of man and the glory of God is at stake.  So, let's throw off the masks.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080727sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-11-16:--no-more-masquerading</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 2.1-10:  Faith that produces works]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-1-10:--faith-that-produces-works</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Paul recounts his journey with Barnabas and Titus to Jerusalem to meet with the council there.  We see Paul on a mission for freedom.  He is a freedom fighter fighting for the gospel of grace.  The faith that is gifted to one to believe produces works.  It is faith that touches the lives of others.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul recounts his journey with Barnabas and Titus to Jerusalem to meet with the council there.  We see Paul on a mission for freedom.  He is a freedom fighter fighting for the gospel of grace.  The faith that is gifted to one to believe produces works.  It is faith that touches the lives of others.  ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080720sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-2-1-10:--faith-that-produces-works</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 1.11-24: Disciple - be one, make one]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-11-24:-disciple---be-one--make-one</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The gospel is literally a joyful message.  Paul encounters this joyful message on the road to Damascus.  God called Him and revealed Jesus to His heart.  In a moment the mystery of the cross and the empty tomb of Jesus was unveiled to Paul.  Paul never recovered from that.  He was changed.  He was now a disciple.  He was commissioned to preach, to make disciples.  We are all called and commissioned as Paul was.  Sure it looks different on how we have the Son revealed to us, but the story line is the same.  We are chosen and called as the Son of God is revealed to our heart.  God also calls us to a particular service for the equipping of saints for the work of service to the building up of the body of Christ.  We are all called to be a disciple and to make disciples.   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The gospel is literally a joyful message.  Paul encounters this joyful message on the road to Damascus.  God called Him and revealed Jesus to His heart.  In a moment the mystery of the cross and the empty tomb of Jesus was unveiled to Paul.  Paul never recovered from that.  He was changed.  He was now a disciple.  He was commissioned to preach, to make disciples.  We are all called and commissioned as Paul was.  Sure it looks different on how we have the Son revealed to us, but the story line is the same.  We are chosen and called as the Son of God is revealed to our heart.  God also calls us to a particular service for the equipping of saints for the work of service to the building up of the body of Christ.  We are all called to be a disciple and to make disciples.   ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080713sermon.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-11-24:-disciple---be-one--make-one</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 1.11-16: Captivated by Grace]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-11-16:-captivated-by-grace</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Paul was awed by the grace the Lord showed him, and desired greatly for the Galatians to do so also. Join us as we continue to study Galatians. Message by Ian Rock.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul was awed by the grace the Lord showed him, and desired greatly for the Galatians to do so also. Join us as we continue to study Galatians. Message by Ian Rock.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-11-16:-captivated-by-grace</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Bridge of Hope]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/bridge-of-hope</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[KP Yohanan]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Our guest teacher today is KP Yohanan, the founder and president of Gospel for Asia.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our guest teacher today is KP Yohanan, the founder and president of Gospel for Asia.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/bridge-of-hope</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 1.10:  Whose Pleasure Do You Seek?]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-10:--whose-pleasure-do-you-seek</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Whose pleasure do you seek?  Pleasing God and pleasing others or ourselves are mutually exclusive, you canâ€™t seek after one and the other.  You either seek the pleasure of one or another and we all make a god out of what we take most pleasure in.  Who you take pleasure in (who you desire to please) depends on whether you will truly be truly happy or not.  May you like Paul seek after the pleasure of God.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whose pleasure do you seek?  Pleasing God and pleasing others or ourselves are mutually exclusive, you canâ€™t seek after one and the other.  You either seek the pleasure of one or another and we all make a god out of what we take most pleasure in.  Who you take pleasure in (who you desire to please) depends on whether you will truly be truly happy or not.  May you like Paul seek after the pleasure of God.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-10:--whose-pleasure-do-you-seek</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 1.6-9:  No Other Gospel]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-6-9:--no-other-gospel</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Paul is  astonished at how quickly and easily the Galatians are being led astray to another gospel, which is no gospel at all.  He proclaims that their is one unchanging gospel and one who teaches a different gospel, rejecting the true gospel is to cursed. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul is  astonished at how quickly and easily the Galatians are being led astray to another gospel, which is no gospel at all.  He proclaims that their is one unchanging gospel and one who teaches a different gospel, rejecting the true gospel is to cursed. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-6-9:--no-other-gospel</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Galatians 1.1-5: The Gospel of Grace and Peace]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-1-5:-the-gospel-of-grace-and-peace</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Galatians: Freedom Lives]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Paul tells us in Galatians 5.1, It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery  As Paul writes to the Galatians there is something important at stake.  It is freedom.  True freedom was being attacked in his day and it is being attacked in our day as well.  We must lift up Jesus, who is the freedom giver.  The cross of Christ is the only way one can experience true freedom and the Spirit of Christ is the only way one can live out God's aim and mission.  Over the next few months we will look at God's desire of freedom through the book of Galatians.  We will see what God has done to make freedom possible, we will see the message of freedom and see how one who is truly free lives.  Our prayer is that nothing would hold you back from living out God's aim and mission.  Our prayer is that you would be free and therefore live a life of freedom. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul tells us in Galatians 5.1, It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery  As Paul writes to the Galatians there is something important at stake.  It is freedom.  True freedom was being attacked in his day and it is being attacked in our day as well.  We must lift up Jesus, who is the freedom giver.  The cross of Christ is the only way one can experience true freedom and the Spirit of Christ is the only way one can live out God's aim and mission.  Over the next few months we will look at God's desire of freedom through the book of Galatians.  We will see what God has done to make freedom possible, we will see the message of freedom and see how one who is truly free lives.  Our prayer is that nothing would hold you back from living out God's aim and mission.  Our prayer is that you would be free and therefore live a life of freedom. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/galatians-1-1-5:-the-gospel-of-grace-and-peace</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Pray and Do Not Lose Heart]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/pray-and-do-not-lose-heart</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Last week we heard of the great and glorious day of Jesusâ€™ return.  It is a day when He will come to judge and wage war, pouring out His vengeance upon His enemies as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It will be a day of reckoning. He will make all things wrong, right, for He is Righteous and True. He will make every imperfect thing, perfect, as the Great Perfecter of all things. He will make every unclean thing, clean and pure, as the Great Purifier.  It will be messy as grapes, vessels of wrath, are tread upon by the Great Victor, Jesus. As the great theologian Johnny Cash says, "Godâ€™s Gonna Cut You Down".  It will be a long awaited, glorious day for the children of God, as He will make all things new.    What do we do, until this great day comes, how do we live in light of this?  Jesus answers this question to His disciples in a parable connected to His foretelling of His second coming, His return, when the heavens will be opened and He comes riding on that white horse. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week we heard of the great and glorious day of Jesusâ€™ return.  It is a day when He will come to judge and wage war, pouring out His vengeance upon His enemies as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It will be a day of reckoning. He will make all things wrong, right, for He is Righteous and True. He will make every imperfect thing, perfect, as the Great Perfecter of all things. He will make every unclean thing, clean and pure, as the Great Purifier.  It will be messy as grapes, vessels of wrath, are tread upon by the Great Victor, Jesus. As the great theologian Johnny Cash says, "Godâ€™s Gonna Cut You Down".  It will be a long awaited, glorious day for the children of God, as He will make all things new.    What do we do, until this great day comes, how do we live in light of this?  Jesus answers this question to His disciples in a parable connected to His foretelling of His second coming, His return, when the heavens will be opened and He comes riding on that white horse. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/pray-and-do-not-lose-heart</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Who are we saved from?]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/who-are-we-saved-from</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Who are we saved from?  Our guest teacher, Kurt Traugott, will explore this today as we look at Revelation 19.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who are we saved from?  Our guest teacher, Kurt Traugott, will explore this today as we look at Revelation 19.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/who-are-we-saved-from</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/philosophy</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The Ridge Church lives to glorify God loving Jesus, loving people and seeing lives transformed to live for Jesus.  We have been called to live this out globally and locally (the mission) and we have essential beliefs as we move down the highway of life, that we hold dear to, so we do not get off focus and fall away.  To help us stay focused and on mission we must have a system of values and principles by which we live and function by as a church, a philosophy - in ministry it is important to have the right mindset and attitude toward how things should be done.   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Ridge Church lives to glorify God loving Jesus, loving people and seeing lives transformed to live for Jesus.  We have been called to live this out globally and locally (the mission) and we have essential beliefs as we move down the highway of life, that we hold dear to, so we do not get off focus and fall away.  To help us stay focused and on mission we must have a system of values and principles by which we live and function by as a church, a philosophy - in ministry it is important to have the right mindset and attitude toward how things should be done.   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/philosophy</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Gospel For Asia]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/gospel-for-asia</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[John Beers is our teacher today.  John serves with Gospel for Asia.  John shares with us about the ministry of GFA and how we can continue to partner with them.  This is a huge part of our mission and future here at The Ridge.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Beers is our teacher today.  John serves with Gospel for Asia.  John shares with us about the ministry of GFA and how we can continue to partner with them.  This is a huge part of our mission and future here at The Ridge.  ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080505gospelforasiamp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/gospel-for-asia</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 May 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Mission]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/mission</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As a church we have an aim (focus) to live for the glory of God by loving Jesus, loving people and seeing lives transformed to live for Jesus.  The movement of this aim is called mission.  It is putting into action our focus.  We believe as a church we are to be intentionally, strategically engaged globally and locally simultaneously.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As a church we have an aim (focus) to live for the glory of God by loving Jesus, loving people and seeing lives transformed to live for Jesus.  The movement of this aim is called mission.  It is putting into action our focus.  We believe as a church we are to be intentionally, strategically engaged globally and locally simultaneously.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/mission</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Essentials Part 2]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/essentials-part-2</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The gospel and truth is under continual attack by Satan who sends out false teachers, false shepherds, false apostles and false prophets to wage war against the church, Godâ€™s people.  There is a battle for truth and much is at stake â€“ Godâ€™s glory and the eternal destiny for all.  Join us as we are encouraged by Paul (1 Timothy 6.3-21) to fight the good fight of faith.  We will also speak to the essentials of the church.  These are the things that we will have a close hand on as we have an open hand to the culture around us.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The gospel and truth is under continual attack by Satan who sends out false teachers, false shepherds, false apostles and false prophets to wage war against the church, Godâ€™s people.  There is a battle for truth and much is at stake â€“ Godâ€™s glory and the eternal destiny for all.  Join us as we are encouraged by Paul (1 Timothy 6.3-21) to fight the good fight of faith.  We will also speak to the essentials of the church.  These are the things that we will have a close hand on as we have an open hand to the culture around us.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/essentials-part-2</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Essentials Part 1]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/essentials-part-1</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The gospel and truth is under continual attack by Satan who sends out false teachers, false shepherds, false apostles and false prophets to wage war against the church, Godâ€™s people.  There is a battle for truth and much is at stake â€“ Godâ€™s glory and the eternal destiny for all.  Join us as we are encouraged by Jude (vv. 3-25) today to contend earnestly for the faith.  We will also speak to the essentials of the church.  These are the things that we will have a close hand on as we have an open hand to the culture around us.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The gospel and truth is under continual attack by Satan who sends out false teachers, false shepherds, false apostles and false prophets to wage war against the church, Godâ€™s people.  There is a battle for truth and much is at stake â€“ Godâ€™s glory and the eternal destiny for all.  Join us as we are encouraged by Jude (vv. 3-25) today to contend earnestly for the faith.  We will also speak to the essentials of the church.  These are the things that we will have a close hand on as we have an open hand to the culture around us.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/essentials-part-1</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Focus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered about these questions: What the church lives for, why it exists or what its focus is? What is essential to the church? What philosophy does the church have when it comes to ministry? What is the mission of the church?   Through the month of April we will look at our church's focus, essentials, philosophy and mission.  We pray during these messages you would join us in committing to the mission, recommit to the mission or watch and learn what the mission means.  Today we look at God's focus and how he wants us to align our lives with that focus.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered about these questions: What the church lives for, why it exists or what its focus is? What is essential to the church? What philosophy does the church have when it comes to ministry? What is the mission of the church?   Through the month of April we will look at our church's focus, essentials, philosophy and mission.  We pray during these messages you would join us in committing to the mission, recommit to the mission or watch and learn what the mission means.  Today we look at God's focus and how he wants us to align our lives with that focus.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/focus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[MultiCongregational Service:  The Ascension and Exaltation of Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/multicongregational-service:--the-ascension-and-exaltation-of-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We believe by the revelation of Godâ€™s Word through the Holy Spirit that God in the person of Jesus descended, He was crucified, He has risen, ascended, was exalted, and will descend again. We talk about His first descension often or what is referred to as the first advent of Jesus, and which we should. It is what is called the incarnation, where God took on human flesh. Without this you have no opportunity to have a personal relationship with God. As John 1 says, In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and all things came into being through Himâ€¦the Word became flesh. It even has its own holiday â€“ Christmas. We talk a lot about the crucifixion of Jesus often, as well as the resurrection of Jesus, which we should. This is how sin, death, Satan, and demons have been conquered. Without this there is no salvation. This is even celebrated with specific days called Good Friday and Easter, which we celebrated the week before last. We talk and refer to Jesus descending again, referring to His second coming. We do not talk about this as often as we should, but we do talk about it. But we rarely talk about the ascension and exaltation of Jesus. This is very important to us, for the church is found on the death, resurrection and ascension of its exalted head, Jesus, which sits at the right hand of the Father. So, I want to briefly spend some time on that this morning and then my great friend Jee-Young will come give some application to this.       ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We believe by the revelation of Godâ€™s Word through the Holy Spirit that God in the person of Jesus descended, He was crucified, He has risen, ascended, was exalted, and will descend again. We talk about His first descension often or what is referred to as the first advent of Jesus, and which we should. It is what is called the incarnation, where God took on human flesh. Without this you have no opportunity to have a personal relationship with God. As John 1 says, In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and all things came into being through Himâ€¦the Word became flesh. It even has its own holiday â€“ Christmas. We talk a lot about the crucifixion of Jesus often, as well as the resurrection of Jesus, which we should. This is how sin, death, Satan, and demons have been conquered. Without this there is no salvation. This is even celebrated with specific days called Good Friday and Easter, which we celebrated the week before last. We talk and refer to Jesus descending again, referring to His second coming. We do not talk about this as often as we should, but we do talk about it. But we rarely talk about the ascension and exaltation of Jesus. This is very important to us, for the church is found on the death, resurrection and ascension of its exalted head, Jesus, which sits at the right hand of the Father. So, I want to briefly spend some time on that this morning and then my great friend Jee-Young will come give some application to this.       ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/multicongregational-service:--the-ascension-and-exaltation-of-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Luke 15.11-32:  Resurrection (Easter)]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-11-32:--resurrection--easter-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trilogy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Thank God for Easter.  It is on this day we remember the resurrection of Jesus.  He suffered and died on the cross on Friday and was in the grave for three days.  On the third day He raised from the grave.  Today we thank for God for the resurrection. We are all in need of resurrection.  To be resurrected is to be raised up.  It is to be taken from one reality to a new reality.  It is to be changed from the earthly to the heavenly. It is to be raised from life to death.  We are all in need of this.  Do you believe this?   ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thank God for Easter.  It is on this day we remember the resurrection of Jesus.  He suffered and died on the cross on Friday and was in the grave for three days.  On the third day He raised from the grave.  Today we thank for God for the resurrection. We are all in need of resurrection.  To be resurrected is to be raised up.  It is to be taken from one reality to a new reality.  It is to be changed from the earthly to the heavenly. It is to be raised from life to death.  We are all in need of this.  Do you believe this?   ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-11-32:--resurrection--easter-</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Luke 15.20-24:  The Father's Love (Good Friday)]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-20-24:--the-fathers-love--good-friday-</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trilogy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[What if you had been a long way from home for awhile?  How would you feel if nobody missed you?  If nobody was concerned waiting for you at home?  How would you feel if you knocked on the door and nobody answered at home?  On this Good Friday we see the Father's love for those who are a long way from home.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if you had been a long way from home for awhile?  How would you feel if nobody missed you?  If nobody was concerned waiting for you at home?  How would you feel if you knocked on the door and nobody answered at home?  On this Good Friday we see the Father's love for those who are a long way from home.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-20-24:--the-fathers-love--good-friday-</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Luke 15.25-32:  The Big I]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-25-32:--the-big-i</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trilogy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Last week we saw the loose living of the younger son.  This week we see the condemnation of the older son toward his younger brother.  Just as the younger son broke his father's heart the older son will do the same by his duty bound relationship.  May the church not be like this.  May we sit with sinners at the table, so that we are invited one day to the wedding feast.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week we saw the loose living of the younger son.  This week we see the condemnation of the older son toward his younger brother.  Just as the younger son broke his father's heart the older son will do the same by his duty bound relationship.  May the church not be like this.  May we sit with sinners at the table, so that we are invited one day to the wedding feast.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-25-32:--the-big-i</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Luke 15.11-19:  Son or Slave]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-11-19:--son-or-slave</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trilogy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This week we look at the last of three parables.  It is traditionally referred to as the parable of the prodigal son.  If we are honest with ourselves we are all the prodigal.  We all have eyes for the distant land.  The question for us all is do we ever come home?  The prodigal chose the distant land and therefore chose slavery.  He gave up sonship.  He finally wakes up to his situation and condition.  He begins to realize what he has done.  Thought he begins to change his change is simply to survive.  He does not fully realize the nature of his sin.  He has broken the heart of his father and denied sonship.  He must be willing to receive his father's love and forgiveness.  We must do the same.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week we look at the last of three parables.  It is traditionally referred to as the parable of the prodigal son.  If we are honest with ourselves we are all the prodigal.  We all have eyes for the distant land.  The question for us all is do we ever come home?  The prodigal chose the distant land and therefore chose slavery.  He gave up sonship.  He finally wakes up to his situation and condition.  He begins to realize what he has done.  Thought he begins to change his change is simply to survive.  He does not fully realize the nature of his sin.  He has broken the heart of his father and denied sonship.  He must be willing to receive his father's love and forgiveness.  We must do the same.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-11-19:--son-or-slave</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Luke 15.1-10:  Lost and Found]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-1-10:--lost-and-found</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trilogy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we begin to look at three parables found in Luke 15.  During this talk we examine the first two parables that Jesus addresses to the Pharisees.  We see the heart of Jesus in these stories.  He desires for all to be restored to a relationship with God.  Jesus is willing to bear the burden of restoration.  He is on a mission to restore that which is lost, that it would found!]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we begin to look at three parables found in Luke 15.  During this talk we examine the first two parables that Jesus addresses to the Pharisees.  We see the heart of Jesus in these stories.  He desires for all to be restored to a relationship with God.  Jesus is willing to bear the burden of restoration.  He is on a mission to restore that which is lost, that it would found!]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-15-1-10:--lost-and-found</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Baptism and Testing]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/baptism-and-testing</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today our Children's Pastor, Travis Young, preaches on Jesus' Baptism and temptation.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today our Children's Pastor, Travis Young, preaches on Jesus' Baptism and temptation.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/baptism-and-testing</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Guatemala Story]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/guatemala-story</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Here from our team that recently went to Guatemala.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here from our team that recently went to Guatemala.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/guatemala-story</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Disciple Now 2008]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/disciple-now-2008</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Our speaker for the weekend, Scot Pollock, closes our great event by taking the Word laid before the students throughout Disciple Now and brings a great challenge to our body.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our speaker for the weekend, Scot Pollock, closes our great event by taking the Word laid before the students throughout Disciple Now and brings a great challenge to our body.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/disciple-now-2008</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Story:  Mercy Ships with Natalie Barnes]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/story:--mercy-ships-with-natalie-barnes</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20080210natlieinterviewmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/story:--mercy-ships-with-natalie-barnes</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 13.10-31:  A Mission of Restoration]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-13-10-31:--a-mission-of-restoration</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we close our series on the book of Nehemiah we will see our faithful leader once again standing in the gap for the glory of God.  He longs to see Jerusalem and the Jews restored.  He continues to be an influence to the Jews as they struggle with obedience.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we close our series on the book of Nehemiah we will see our faithful leader once again standing in the gap for the glory of God.  He longs to see Jerusalem and the Jews restored.  He continues to be an influence to the Jews as they struggle with obedience.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-13-10-31:--a-mission-of-restoration</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 13.1-9:  Cleaning House]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-13-1-9:--cleaning-house</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Things are going well in Jerusalem.  The Jews have just dedicated themselves and the wall to the Lord.  Their leader, Nehemiah returns to Persia and things start to unravel.  Upon Nehemiah's return to the city he finds the people forgetting where they had come from and where God had brought them.  They start turning to the ways of their fathers who they had longed to not be like because of their iniquities.  Nehemiah returns and cleans house.  We all are need of cleansing.  God has called us to purity.  So, how is the house of God?  The house of God is you if you know Jesus.  Is there some cleansing needed?]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Things are going well in Jerusalem.  The Jews have just dedicated themselves and the wall to the Lord.  Their leader, Nehemiah returns to Persia and things start to unravel.  Upon Nehemiah's return to the city he finds the people forgetting where they had come from and where God had brought them.  They start turning to the ways of their fathers who they had longed to not be like because of their iniquities.  Nehemiah returns and cleans house.  We all are need of cleansing.  God has called us to purity.  So, how is the house of God?  The house of God is you if you know Jesus.  Is there some cleansing needed?]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-13-1-9:--cleaning-house</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Story:  ReGift Ministries with Laine Denson]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/story:--regift-ministries-with-laine-denson</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[The following is an interview with Laine Denson of ReGift Ministries.  It is a ministry that is in it's infancy.  It is a ministry that desires to truly impact the city of Carrollton and Farmers Branch.  You can find more about ReGift Ministries at www.regiftministries.org.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The following is an interview with Laine Denson of ReGift Ministries.  It is a ministry that is in it's infancy.  It is a ministry that desires to truly impact the city of Carrollton and Farmers Branch.  You can find more about ReGift Ministries at www.regiftministries.org.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/story:--regift-ministries-with-laine-denson</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 12.27-47: O' Happy Day]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-12-27-47:-o-happy-day</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[In our day there seems to be much bad news, whether from the news channels, to the newspapers and even in our own homes.  In the day of Nehemiah there were many depressing days from financial concerns, security concerns, and family concerns.  But in spite of that the Jews were filled with joy and laughter.  The Jews, under the leadership of Nehemiah, sought to think as God does, sought to see as God sees, sought to have God's perspective and see the big picture.  This allowed the Jews to have joy in spite of their circumstances.  As we will see today their joy is brought to a peak at the dedication of the wall.  Their joy is so great that it can be heard from afar!  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our day there seems to be much bad news, whether from the news channels, to the newspapers and even in our own homes.  In the day of Nehemiah there were many depressing days from financial concerns, security concerns, and family concerns.  But in spite of that the Jews were filled with joy and laughter.  The Jews, under the leadership of Nehemiah, sought to think as God does, sought to see as God sees, sought to have God's perspective and see the big picture.  This allowed the Jews to have joy in spite of their circumstances.  As we will see today their joy is brought to a peak at the dedication of the wall.  Their joy is so great that it can be heard from afar!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-12-27-47:-o-happy-day</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 11.1-12.26: Unknown, but not forgotten]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-11-1-12-26:-unknown--but-not-forgotten</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Nehemiah recognizes that Jerusalem needs more people to make the city strong and viable.  Over 100,000 people are added to the city from the suburbs.  Nehemiah remembers those unknowns who have such a huge part in the revitalization of Jerusalem.  The unknowns in life help pave the way.  Without them nothing would be accomplished.  God uses the unknowns and they never go forgotten by Him. During this sermon we remember the many unknowns who never get a chance outside the womb due to abortion.  This week marks 35 years since the landmark case of Roe v. Wade.  May we seek to redeem the culture like Nehemiah did and seek to have abortions made illegal.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nehemiah recognizes that Jerusalem needs more people to make the city strong and viable.  Over 100,000 people are added to the city from the suburbs.  Nehemiah remembers those unknowns who have such a huge part in the revitalization of Jerusalem.  The unknowns in life help pave the way.  Without them nothing would be accomplished.  God uses the unknowns and they never go forgotten by Him. During this sermon we remember the many unknowns who never get a chance outside the womb due to abortion.  This week marks 35 years since the landmark case of Roe v. Wade.  May we seek to redeem the culture like Nehemiah did and seek to have abortions made illegal.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-11-1-12-26:-unknown--but-not-forgotten</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Luke 19.11-27: Trust and Try]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-19-11-27:-trust-and-try</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Last week we saw the Jews during Nehemiah's days declaring their desire to mirror the faithfulness of God in their lives.  A great paralleling text to Nehemiah 10 is Luke 19.11-27.  In this parable Jesus challenges His followers to trust and try.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week we saw the Jews during Nehemiah's days declaring their desire to mirror the faithfulness of God in their lives.  A great paralleling text to Nehemiah 10 is Luke 19.11-27.  In this parable Jesus challenges His followers to trust and try.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/luke-19-11-27:-trust-and-try</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 10: We declare]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-10:-we-declare</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[This Sunday we continue our series on the book of Nehemiah.  As we journey through this classic book we will see how God has called us to be the church and impact the city.  Today we look at Nehemiah 10.  The Jews delcare this day in a document of great importance to mirror the faithfulness of God.  This document is full of promises to be faithful to God and His Word.  The Jews long to be faithful at home, in their rest, at work and in the community of believers.  With this new year what will you make of first importance?  What will you declare with your life in 2008?]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Sunday we continue our series on the book of Nehemiah.  As we journey through this classic book we will see how God has called us to be the church and impact the city.  Today we look at Nehemiah 10.  The Jews delcare this day in a document of great importance to mirror the faithfulness of God.  This document is full of promises to be faithful to God and His Word.  The Jews long to be faithful at home, in their rest, at work and in the community of believers.  With this new year what will you make of first importance?  What will you declare with your life in 2008?]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-10:-we-declare</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 Jan 2008 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Loving Jesus]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/loving-jesus</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <description><![CDATA[Jesus commands us to love the Lord with all our heart, and with all our soul, and with all our mind.  He says that this is the great and foremost commandment.  If this is the case than should we not put all our attention and effort toward this one thing?  As we close 2007 and look to 2008 we want to fall in love with Jesus more and more.  It would be a great goal for 2008 to simply love Jesus more.     ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus commands us to love the Lord with all our heart, and with all our soul, and with all our mind.  He says that this is the great and foremost commandment.  If this is the case than should we not put all our attention and effort toward this one thing?  As we close 2007 and look to 2008 we want to fall in love with Jesus more and more.  It would be a great goal for 2008 to simply love Jesus more.     ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/loving-jesus</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Peace]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/peace</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[[AC] The Advent Conspiracy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[As we continue through this season of advent we will luke at the last part of Luke 1.  Today through Luke's progression of writing we will see how mercy leads to peace.  The mercy of God has been poured out in unexplainable ways and now we see the peace that comes from God's great mercy.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue through this season of advent we will luke at the last part of Luke 1.  Today through Luke's progression of writing we will see how mercy leads to peace.  The mercy of God has been poured out in unexplainable ways and now we see the peace that comes from God's great mercy.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/20071223sermonmp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/peace</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Hope]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/hope</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[[AC] The Advent Conspiracy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Do you have hope that God can do the impossible?  That God can change your circumstances.  Some do not have hope this time of year.  There is hope.  Hope has a name, His name is Jesus.  And today we see the grounds of our hope in an amazing, mysterious and glorious story!  May you have much hope this Advent season and share that hope as a gift with others who so desperately need to hear it.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have hope that God can do the impossible?  That God can change your circumstances.  Some do not have hope this time of year.  There is hope.  Hope has a name, His name is Jesus.  And today we see the grounds of our hope in an amazing, mysterious and glorious story!  May you have much hope this Advent season and share that hope as a gift with others who so desperately need to hear it.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/hope</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Dec 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Joy]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/joy</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[[AC] The Advent Conspiracy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Advent begins today as we look at joy!  God has invited us to live the unexplainable life which produces unexplainable joy. Zacharias and his wife, Elizabeth were two that did just that.  In spite of their dissapointment due to Elizabeth being barren they worshiped God.  But God broke through and did the unexplainable by providing them a son, but not just any son.  They are to be the parents of John the Baptist, the forefunner of the Messiah.  We are encouraged today to live in the unexplainable realm and experience unexplainable joy.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Advent begins today as we look at joy!  God has invited us to live the unexplainable life which produces unexplainable joy. Zacharias and his wife, Elizabeth were two that did just that.  In spite of their dissapointment due to Elizabeth being barren they worshiped God.  But God broke through and did the unexplainable by providing them a son, but not just any son.  They are to be the parents of John the Baptist, the forefunner of the Messiah.  We are encouraged today to live in the unexplainable realm and experience unexplainable joy.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/joy</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Dec 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 9:1-38]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-9:1-38</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  This week we see the revived Jews responding in confession and prayer.  As they pray they recite the history of Israel giving praise to God.  They close with action to state their changed lives. During our gathering on this day we showed a video of a couple in our church.  This young couple has been overwhelmed by the grace of God in their lives.  They wanted to share with you the life-change they have experienced. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  This week we see the revived Jews responding in confession and prayer.  As they pray they recite the history of Israel giving praise to God.  They close with action to state their changed lives. During our gathering on this day we showed a video of a couple in our church.  This young couple has been overwhelmed by the grace of God in their lives.  They wanted to share with you the life-change they have experienced. ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-9:1-38</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Mercy]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/mercy</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[[AC] The Advent Conspiracy]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[We continue to look at the unexplainable this week through our advent series.  There is much joy in the home of Zacharias and Elizabeth for Mary, who is bearing the Messiah in her womb has come to visit.  This is a special visit as both Elizabeth and Mary give praise to God for His action on their behalf.  It is His great mercy that is at the center of this joy.  We do not deserve the mercy of God, but He freely bestows it upon us.  That is what the celebration of advent is all about.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue to look at the unexplainable this week through our advent series.  There is much joy in the home of Zacharias and Elizabeth for Mary, who is bearing the Messiah in her womb has come to visit.  This is a special visit as both Elizabeth and Mary give praise to God for His action on their behalf.  It is His great mercy that is at the center of this joy.  We do not deserve the mercy of God, but He freely bestows it upon us.  That is what the celebration of advent is all about.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/mercy</guid>
   <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 8:1-18]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-8:1-18</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city. As we have seen and will continue to see this week, the structure and organization is important, but it is pointless if no life exists on the inside.  This is the case most definitely in the church, but really in any organization.  Today we are going to see the life of the city and those whom live in it truly revived (have life breathed back into them) through the proclaimation of God's Word and the response of His people.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city. As we have seen and will continue to see this week, the structure and organization is important, but it is pointless if no life exists on the inside.  This is the case most definitely in the church, but really in any organization.  Today we are going to see the life of the city and those whom live in it truly revived (have life breathed back into them) through the proclaimation of God's Word and the response of His people.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-8:1-18</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 7]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-7</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  In Nehemiah 7 we see the people were well defended and governed, but not only that we begin to sniff out something of a sweet aroma (the aroma of Christ) as the church is being formed, as men stand as faithful heads of their families and generations to come leading them back to the city to be about this great redemptive work of rebuilding and reviving Jerusalem for the glory of God, as prayer and worship is the true defense of the city, and as the people faithfully fill the storehouses.    ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  In Nehemiah 7 we see the people were well defended and governed, but not only that we begin to sniff out something of a sweet aroma (the aroma of Christ) as the church is being formed, as men stand as faithful heads of their families and generations to come leading them back to the city to be about this great redemptive work of rebuilding and reviving Jerusalem for the glory of God, as prayer and worship is the true defense of the city, and as the people faithfully fill the storehouses.    ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/be_the_church-_impact_the_city___nehemiah_7.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-7</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 6:1-19]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-6:1-19</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Nehemiah can see the finish line!  The ribbon is ready to be cut.  At the same time his enemies are putting on the pressure to create fear in Nehemiah.  They are making their final attempts to thwart the plans of Nehemiah in finishing the wall and restoring Jerusalem.  Nehemiah models to us the great calling we have to stand under pressure.  That we are call to endure and to keep our confidence all the way to the end.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Nehemiah can see the finish line!  The ribbon is ready to be cut.  At the same time his enemies are putting on the pressure to create fear in Nehemiah.  They are making their final attempts to thwart the plans of Nehemiah in finishing the wall and restoring Jerusalem.  Nehemiah models to us the great calling we have to stand under pressure.  That we are call to endure and to keep our confidence all the way to the end.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-6:1-19</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 5:14-19]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-5:14-19</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Nehemiah models for us four principles to live by as one who is counter culture.  Worship is prominent in his life.  He resists the empire's consumerism and chooses compassion over consumption.  He re-distributes His wealth helping the poor.  He also gives himself away relationally.  These four points are part of an international movement entitled, The Advent Conspiracy.  Join us this season as we choose compassion over consumption.       ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Nehemiah models for us four principles to live by as one who is counter culture.  Worship is prominent in his life.  He resists the empire's consumerism and chooses compassion over consumption.  He re-distributes His wealth helping the poor.  He also gives himself away relationally.  These four points are part of an international movement entitled, The Advent Conspiracy.  Join us this season as we choose compassion over consumption.       ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-5:14-19</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 5:1-13]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-5:1-13</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Adversity is part of life.  Sometimes opposition comes from external attacks and sometimes from internal attacks.  Adversity is a necessary teacher for life and godliness.  In this section of Nehemiah we see that the people are wounded by their own.  They are oppressed becasue of the famine, high taxes, interest and slavery.  Nehemiah confesses his own sin and calls the nobles and rulers to repentance and God changes their hearts.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Adversity is part of life.  Sometimes opposition comes from external attacks and sometimes from internal attacks.  Adversity is a necessary teacher for life and godliness.  In this section of Nehemiah we see that the people are wounded by their own.  They are oppressed becasue of the famine, high taxes, interest and slavery.  Nehemiah confesses his own sin and calls the nobles and rulers to repentance and God changes their hearts.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-5:1-13</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 4:10-23]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-4:10-23</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Ysavel Medina teaches on Nehemiah 4.10-23.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  Ysavel Medina teaches on Nehemiah 4.10-23.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/be_the_church-_impact_the_city___nehemiah_4-10-23.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-4:10-23</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 4:1-9]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-4:1-9</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Ysavel Medina]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  John Kane teaches on Nehemiah 4.1-9.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  John Kane teaches on Nehemiah 4.1-9.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/be-the-church-impact-the-city-nehemiah-41-9mp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-4:1-9</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 7 Oct 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 2:17-3:32]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-2:17-3:32</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, impact the city.  Nehemiah comes to the moment of sharing the vision God has given him.  With opposition present he brings the community together and the building project begins.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, impact the city.  Nehemiah comes to the moment of sharing the vision God has given him.  With opposition present he brings the community together and the building project begins.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-2:17-3:32</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 2:1-16]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-2:1-16</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Nehemiah:  Be the church, impact the city.  Nehemiah has prayed and planned.  With the hand of his good God on him he comes to the big moment before the king.  God provides passage, provision and protection for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem.  This is what God has provided in Jesus for each of us as well. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nehemiah:  Be the church, impact the city.  Nehemiah has prayed and planned.  With the hand of his good God on him he comes to the big moment before the king.  God provides passage, provision and protection for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem.  This is what God has provided in Jesus for each of us as well. ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/be-the-church-impact-the-city-nehemiah-21-16mp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-2:1-16</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Nehemiah 1:1-4]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-1:1-4</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nehemiah: Be the Church, Impact the City]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  This week we begin a series on the book of Nehemiah.  As we look at this classic book we will see how we are to be the church and impact the city.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be the church, Impact the city.  This week we begin a series on the book of Nehemiah.  As we look at this classic book we will see how we are to be the church and impact the city.]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/be-the-church-impact-the-city-nehemiah-11-4mp3.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/nehemiah-1:1-4</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 9 Sep 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Worship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/worship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Closer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Closer:  spiritual disciplines that help us draw near to God.  This week we are looking at worship.  Worship is gladly reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth.  It is obeying the command to delight in the Lord.  God longs for us to practice the displine of rejoicing in Him.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Closer:  spiritual disciplines that help us draw near to God.  This week we are looking at worship.  Worship is gladly reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth.  It is obeying the command to delight in the Lord.  God longs for us to practice the displine of rejoicing in Him.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/worship</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 2 Sep 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Celebration Service]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/celebration-service</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Standalone Sermon, Not Part of a Series]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[One of the most important spiritual disciplines is the discipline of celebration, yet it is the most overlooked and misunderstood.  It dwells on the greatness of God as shown in His goodness to us.  Today we celebrate what the Lord has done for us.  From the big move coming this next week, to the ministry this Summer across the world, to the life-change in our own midst, today we celebrate!]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most important spiritual disciplines is the discipline of celebration, yet it is the most overlooked and misunderstood.  It dwells on the greatness of God as shown in His goodness to us.  Today we celebrate what the Lord has done for us.  From the big move coming this next week, to the ministry this Summer across the world, to the life-change in our own midst, today we celebrate!]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/celebration-service</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Purity, Frugality, Humility]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/purity--frugality--humility</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Closer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Closer:  We continue to look at the life lived close to Jesus.  Through this series we have looked at spiritual disciplines that are crucial to our pursuit of godliness.  Today we will look at the spiritual disciplines of chastity, frugality and secrecy.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Closer:  We continue to look at the life lived close to Jesus.  Through this series we have looked at spiritual disciplines that are crucial to our pursuit of godliness.  Today we will look at the spiritual disciplines of chastity, frugality and secrecy.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/purity--frugality--humility</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Filling]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/filling</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Closer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Today we are taking a detour from the current series.  We will jump back into our series on spiritual disciplines next week.  This Wednesday I felt the Lord laying on my heart Ephesians 1.18-23.    Today as we look at this great prayer of Paul's for the church at Ephesus, I pray that we would grasp the great calling we have as the church, His body.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are taking a detour from the current series.  We will jump back into our series on spiritual disciplines next week.  This Wednesday I felt the Lord laying on my heart Ephesians 1.18-23.    Today as we look at this great prayer of Paul's for the church at Ephesus, I pray that we would grasp the great calling we have as the church, His body.  ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/filling.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/filling</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 5 Aug 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Word of God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-word-of-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Closer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Closer: God has granted us so much, as His children.  Scripture tells us in this journey in becoming more and more like Jesus that we must bring alongside what God has granted to us every effort we have to partake in His divine nature.  Today we look at the first set of spiritual disciplines that we are to supply to our faith that has been given to us so graciously.  The holy Scriptures are the key discipline of spiritual engagement that we must put all diligence to.  Today we will look at this discipline. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Closer: God has granted us so much, as His children.  Scripture tells us in this journey in becoming more and more like Jesus that we must bring alongside what God has granted to us every effort we have to partake in His divine nature.  Today we look at the first set of spiritual disciplines that we are to supply to our faith that has been given to us so graciously.  The holy Scriptures are the key discipline of spiritual engagement that we must put all diligence to.  Today we will look at this discipline. ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/closer___the_word_of_god.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-word-of-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[The Word of God]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-word-of-god</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Closer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Closer: God has granted us so much, as His children.  Scripture tells us in this journey in becoming more and more like Jesus that we must bring alongside what God has granted to us every effort we have to partake in His divine nature.  Today we look at the first set of spiritual disciplines that we are to supply to our faith that has been given to us so graciously.  The holy Scriptures are the key discipline of spiritual engagement that we must put all diligence to.  Today we will look at this discipline. ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Closer: God has granted us so much, as His children.  Scripture tells us in this journey in becoming more and more like Jesus that we must bring alongside what God has granted to us every effort we have to partake in His divine nature.  Today we look at the first set of spiritual disciplines that we are to supply to our faith that has been given to us so graciously.  The holy Scriptures are the key discipline of spiritual engagement that we must put all diligence to.  Today we will look at this discipline. ]]></itunes:summary>
   <enclosure url="http://s3.amazonaws.com/churchplantmedia-cms/the-ridge-tx/closer___the_word_of_god.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="1024"/>
   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/the-word-of-god</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Closer]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/closer</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Closer]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[Closer: Do you want to be closer to Jesus?  Do you want to know Him more?  Do you want to follow Him more closely?  Do you want to be more like Him?  When Jesus calls us He calls us to a life of the easy yoke.  It is a life of knowing Him more, following Him and being more like Him.  We look at the easy yoke today and then next week we begin to look at the spiritual disciplines that are a part of a life lived with Jesus.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Closer: Do you want to be closer to Jesus?  Do you want to know Him more?  Do you want to follow Him more closely?  Do you want to be more like Him?  When Jesus calls us He calls us to a life of the easy yoke.  It is a life of knowing Him more, following Him and being more like Him.  We look at the easy yoke today and then next week we begin to look at the spiritual disciplines that are a part of a life lived with Jesus.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/closer</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Sex]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/sex</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage. As we have seen, the one flesh relationship that God desires for a husband and wife is about more than the physical.  There is much more involved.  But it definitely includes the physical.  As we close our series today we will look at sex.  Today we will look at sex and how it is connected to God.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage. As we have seen, the one flesh relationship that God desires for a husband and wife is about more than the physical.  There is much more involved.  But it definitely includes the physical.  As we close our series today we will look at sex.  Today we will look at sex and how it is connected to God.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Submission]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/submission</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage. We continue to engage with Paul's words to the church at Ephesus on Jesus, the church and marriage.  This week we will look at submission.  Next week we will close our series with the topic of sex.  Just as we did last week with the teaching of headship, we need to look at today's teaching in the light of the gospel of grace.  Sin has had a destructive effect on both headship and submission ruining their beautiful harmony.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage. We continue to engage with Paul's words to the church at Ephesus on Jesus, the church and marriage.  This week we will look at submission.  Next week we will close our series with the topic of sex.  Just as we did last week with the teaching of headship, we need to look at today's teaching in the light of the gospel of grace.  Sin has had a destructive effect on both headship and submission ruining their beautiful harmony.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 3 Jun 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Headship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/headship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  Today we continue to engage with Paulâ€™s words to the church at Ephesus on Jesus, the church and marriage.  This week we will look at headship and next week submission.  Following that we will close our series with the topic of sex.  Today and next week we need to look at these two teachings in the light of the gospel of grace.  Sin has had a destructive effect on headship and submission ruining their beautiful harmony.  May the Holy Spirit guide and lead as we look at headship.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  Today we continue to engage with Paulâ€™s words to the church at Ephesus on Jesus, the church and marriage.  This week we will look at headship and next week submission.  Following that we will close our series with the topic of sex.  Today and next week we need to look at these two teachings in the light of the gospel of grace.  Sin has had a destructive effect on headship and submission ruining their beautiful harmony.  May the Holy Spirit guide and lead as we look at headship.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Love]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/love</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  It is God's desire for a marriage to be a "one flesh relationship".  Last week we looked at Ephesians 4 and saw what it took to have an enduring marriage, one that perseveres through conflict, BUT a marriage without love makes no sense.  Today we will look at love, the glue that joins and unites.  ]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  It is God's desire for a marriage to be a "one flesh relationship".  Last week we looked at Ephesians 4 and saw what it took to have an enduring marriage, one that perseveres through conflict, BUT a marriage without love makes no sense.  Today we will look at love, the glue that joins and unites.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/love</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Obstacles to Oneness]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/obstacles-to-oneness</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  It is God's desire for a marrriage to be a "one flesh" relationship.  Two different people, male and female, from different backgrounds and homes "joined together" to be "one flesh".  This is God's goal for the church as well.  Reality is we live in a messy world.  Life, the church and marriage is messy.  Today we address some practical words from the apostle Paul to help us in this pursuit of oneness.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  It is God's desire for a marrriage to be a "one flesh" relationship.  Two different people, male and female, from different backgrounds and homes "joined together" to be "one flesh".  This is God's goal for the church as well.  Reality is we live in a messy world.  Life, the church and marriage is messy.  Today we address some practical words from the apostle Paul to help us in this pursuit of oneness.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/obstacles-to-oneness</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Oneness]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/oneness</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  Today we look at the mission of oneness.  We live in a world full of brokeness.  Through the one flesh relationship the world can get a glimpse of hope, a display of what God is like, and a bit of oneness on earth.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage.  Today we look at the mission of oneness.  We live in a world full of brokeness.  Through the one flesh relationship the world can get a glimpse of hope, a display of what God is like, and a bit of oneness on earth.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/oneness</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 6 May 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[A Covenant Relationship]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-covenant-relationship</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
   <description><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage. How would you define the marriage reltionship?  The chasm between the world's definition and the Biblical definition is huge.  This week we will look at God's relationship with us and how that is where the marriage relationship finds its definition.]]></description>
   <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Great Mystery:  Jesus, the church and marriage. How would you define the marriage reltionship?  The chasm between the world's definition and the Biblical definition is huge.  This week we will look at God's relationship with us and how that is where the marriage relationship finds its definition.]]></itunes:summary>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/a-covenant-relationship</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Designed to Display]]></title>
   <link>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/designed-to-display</link>
   <itunes:author><![CDATA[Jerry Witham]]></itunes:author>
   <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Great Mystery]]></itunes:subtitle>
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   <guid>http://www.ridgeonline.org/sermons/sermon/designed-to-display</guid>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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