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iWitness, is not just a catchy phrase, but a statement about one’s life, purpose and mission. Jesus calls those who have been empowered by the Holy Spirit, My witnesses. They are those who belong to Jesus and are called to testify to the truth of who Jesus is with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit (John 14.26; 1 Peter 3.15). The breadth and length of this witness goes from one’s home, to their sphere of influence in their own neighborhood, to twenty minutes away to their workplace and even beyond the sea to foreign lands. Here at The Ridge we believe our purpose is to live a life for the glory of God. It is what we were created for. Our mission is to be disciples and make disciples for the glory of God (Matthew 28.18-20). We believe we are to be learners and followers of Jesus, who make disciples, influencing and teaching others who do not know Jesus. As we hone in our Vision Compass for the next two years we desire to focus in on being Jesus’ witnesses.

iWitness, is not just a catchy phrase, but a statement about one’s life, purpose and mission. Jesus calls those who have been empowered by the Holy Spirit, My witnesses. They are those who belong to Jesus and are called to testify to the truth of who Jesus is with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit (John 14.26; 1 Peter 3.15). The breadth and length of this witness goes from one’s home, to their sphere of influence in their own neighborhood, to twenty minutes away to their workplace and even beyond the sea to foreign lands.

Here at The Ridge we believe our purpose is to live a life for the glory of God. It is what we were created for. Our mission is to be disciples and make disciples for the glory of God (Matthew 28.18-20). We believe we are to be learners and followers of Jesus, who make disciples, influencing and teaching others who do not know Jesus.

As we hone in our Vision Compass for the next two years we desire to focus in on being Jesus’ witnesses. Jesus gave a brief account of His life’s purpose in Luke 19.10 saying, For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Jesus was sent by the Father from the glory of heaven and willingly entered the darkness of rebellion here on earth to shine the light of the life that can only be found in Him. This was central to the mission that Jesus came to accomplish. It is central to the mission that He has for us as well. In John 20.21 Jesus says to His disciples, as the Father has sent Me, I also send you. We are sent ones called to bring the hope of the light of the life that can be found in Jesus alone (Matthew 5.16; Mark 5.36; John 4.41; 17.8; Acts 4.12).

Our desire at The Ridge is to see lives turned around to follow Jesus. God uses you and I to be Jesus’ witness to bring such change through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. So, our Vision Compass is set and aligned with the very passion and mission of Jesus, to seek and save that which is lost. So, let’s hear the words of Jesus some two thousand years ago echo in our minds and vibrate in our hearts and truly embrace and embody His words, you are My witnesses as we journey together the next two years.

Sermons from this Series

Jan 29

2017

January 29, 2017

Acts 29

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 28:11–31 Series: iWitness

Jan 22

2017

January 22, 2017

The Risk-filled Life

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 23:11– 28:16 Series: iWitness

Jan 8

2017

January 8, 2017

Cause of Christ

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 21:15– 26:23 Series: iWitness

Nov 20

2016

November 20, 2016

The Lord's Will Be Done

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 21:1–14 Series: iWitness

Nov 13

2016

November 13, 2016

Bound in the Spirit

Speaker: David Bird Passage: Acts 20:17–38 Series: iWitness

Nov 6

2016

November 6, 2016

When God Changes Our Direction

Speaker: David Bird Passage: Acts 20:1–16 Series: iWitness

Oct 30

2016

October 30, 2016

Soul Idolatry: It's Effects and Savior

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 19:21–41 Series: iWitness

Oct 23

2016

October 23, 2016

The Prevailing Gospel

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 19:8–20 Series: iWitness

Oct 16

2016

October 16, 2016

What the World Needs Desperately

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 18:23– 9:7 Series: iWitness

Oct 9

2016

October 9, 2016

Jesus Uses our Weakness to Witness

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 18:1–22 Series: iWitness

Sep 25

2016

September 25, 2016

Who is your one?

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 17:1–15 Series: iWitness

Sep 18

2016

September 18, 2016

Turning this World the Right Way Up

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 16:11–40 Series: iWitness

Sep 11

2016

September 11, 2016

A Passion to Make Disciples

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 15:35– 16:10 Series: iWitness

Sep 4

2016

September 4, 2016

Ruins Rebuilt to Reach the World

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 15:13–35 Series: iWitness

Aug 28

2016

August 28, 2016

The Gospel of Grace

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 15:1–12 Series: iWitness

Aug 21

2016

August 21, 2016

What Matters Most: Building Up the Soul

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 14:19–28 Series: iWitness

Aug 14

2016

August 14, 2016

Laying the Groundwork for the Gospel

Speaker: David Bird Passage: Acts 14:1–18 Series: iWitness

Aug 7

2016

August 7, 2016

The Gospel is for Everyone

Speaker: David Bird Passage: Acts 13:44–52 Series: iWitness

Jul 31

2016

July 31, 2016

Know God and His Son Jesus

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 13:13–43 Series: iWitness

Jul 24

2016

July 24, 2016

Encouragement for the Journey

Passage: Acts 13:1–12 Series: iWitness

Jul 17

2016

July 17, 2016

Politics, Parasites, and Progress

Speaker: Scott Berthel Passage: Acts 12:20–25 Series: iWitness

Jul 10

2016

July 10, 2016

Life, Purpose, Mission

Speaker: Ysavel Medina Passage: Acts 12:1–19 Series: iWitness

Jul 3

2016

July 3, 2016

The Grace of God

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 11:23 Series: iWitness

Jun 26

2016

June 26, 2016

Sent

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 11:19–30 Series: iWitness

Jun 19

2016

June 19, 2016

Breaking Down Barriers

Passage: Acts 10:1– 11:18 Series: iWitness

Jun 12

2016

June 12, 2016

Jesus Turns Things Around

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 9:31–43 Series: iWitness

May 29

2016

May 29, 2016

Hope In Amazing Grace

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 9:1–19 Series: iWitness

May 22

2016

May 22, 2016

The Mission of God - Ready, Set, Go

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 8:25–40 Series: iWitness

May 15

2016

May 15, 2016

A True and Committed Disciple

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 8:1–24 Series: iWitness

May 8

2016

May 8, 2016

Portraits of God

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 7:1–60 Series: iWitness

May 1

2016

May 1, 2016

The Spirit-Empowered Church

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 6:1–15 Series: iWitness

Apr 24

2016

April 24, 2016

One Hit Wonder?

Speaker: David Bird Passage: Acts 5:33–42 Series: iWitness

Apr 17

2016

April 17, 2016

Filling the City with Jesus

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 5:12–32 Series: iWitness

Apr 10

2016

April 10, 2016

The Community of One Heart and Soul

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 4:32– 5:11 Series: iWitness

Apr 3

2016

April 3, 2016

A Bold Witness

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 4:13–28 Series: iWitness

Mar 13

2016

March 13, 2016

Our Great Hope

Speaker: David Bird Passage: Acts 4:1–12 Series: iWitness

Mar 6

2016

March 6, 2016

Reality Check

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 3:17–26 Series: iWitness

Feb 28

2016

February 28, 2016

All About Jesus

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 3:1–16 Series: iWitness

Feb 21

2016

February 21, 2016

The Church, A New Society

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 2:42–47 Series: iWitness

Feb 14

2016

February 14, 2016

Jesus Builds His Church

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 2:37–47 Series: iWitness

Feb 7

2016

February 7, 2016

Captivated by Jesus In These Last Days

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 2:14–39 Series: iWitness

Jan 31

2016

January 31, 2016

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 2:1–13 Series: iWitness

Jan 24

2016

January 24, 2016

Living on the Verge

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 1:12–26 Series: iWitness

Jan 17

2016

January 17, 2016

On Top of the World

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 1:9–11 Series: iWitness

Jan 10

2016

January 10, 2016

Jesus' Witnesses

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Acts 1:1–8 Series: iWitness

Jan 3

2016

January 3, 2016

Wonder to Witness

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Isaiah 43:10–13 Series: iWitness