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Dear Church: The Church in Philadelphia
So far in this series, we’ve looked at the unexpected messages to four churches in modern-day Turkey.UNEXPECTED MESSAGE:• It’s better to have no church than an unlovin...
Dear Church: The Church in Sardis
So far in this series, we’ve looked at the unexpected messages to four churches in modern-day Turkey.UNEXPECTED MESSAGE:• It’s better to have no church than an unlovin...
Dear Church: The Church in Thyatira
So far in this series, we’ve looked at the unexpected messages to four churches in modern-day Turkey.It’s better to have no church than an unloving church.It’s better ...
Dear Church: The Church in Pergamum
So far in this series, we’ve looked at the unexpected messages to three churches in modern-day Turkey.It’s better to have no church than an unloving church.It’s better...
Dear Church: The Church in Smyrna
It's better to let a church suffer and to prevent it. Today’s episode unpacks suffering, faith, and trust in Jesus.Message Scripture Passage:Revelation 2:8-11Series Th...
Dear Church: The Church in Ephesus
Rick and Svea kick off the new "Dear Church" series with a discussion about symbolism in the Book of Revelation and move on to the difficult topic of a loveless church...
How to be a Church of All Cultures
During the Preseason message series the mission, vision, and goals of Autumn Ridge Church have come up repeatedly. In this episode Rick and Svea dissect the Autumn Rid...
Masterpiece: The Art of Peace
Pastor Paul McDonald joins Rick and Svea as their discussion closes out the Masterpiece series.About the Masterpiece seriesTheme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [mas...
Masterpiece: The Art of Unity
Caleb Smith joins Svea Merry on the podcast today.About the Masterpiece seriesTheme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good...
Masterpiece: The Art of Love
Bob Ross, air conditioning, adversity, and pruning. What do all of these have in common? Rick and Svea have a very practical conversation about the latest installment ...
Masterpiece: The Art of Patience
This week Rick and Svea give us a two-for-one. In the first half of the episode, Rick and Svea delve into the area of women in (church) leadership. In the second half,...
Unity in Worship
In this episode, Rick and Svea discuss unity in the church and the challenges that come cultural or stylistic preferences, particularly in regard to styles of worship ...
Masterpiece: The Art of Gentleness
About the Masterpiece seriesTheme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do...
Masterpiece: The Art of Fathering
About the Masterpiece seriesTheme Verse: For we are God’s handiwork [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do...
The Plan for Worship at Autumn Ridge Church
In this special episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea follow up an email that was sent to the Autumn Ridge congregation on June 20, 2023 about the plan for the wor...
Masterpiece: The Art of Humility
What is God’s purpose in using humility to make us his masterpiece?Pastors Caleb Smith and Svea Merry discuss different aspects of humility. This is a practical topic ...
Masterpiece: You Are God's Masterpiece
We kick off the Masterpiece series with a discussion between Pastors Svea Merry and Caleb Smith about what a masterpiece is and isn't and get a hint about where the se...
Your Questions Answered and Open, Loving Conversations
Rick and Svea begin by answering questions that have come in recent weeks. They also talk in detail about open and loving ways to share the gospel with other people.
He Gets Us: Rebel
Rick and Svea close out the He Gets Us series looking at the scandalous love of Jesus for those who were on the fringes.
Follow the Cloud
Today guest Pastor Caleb Smith joins Svea Merry in the studio to talk about his message and a little bit more about "following the cloud" and what it looks like to rec...
He Gets Us: Struggle
Rick and Svea look at the struggles of life and the example we have in Jesus in dealing with struggle and hardship.
He Gets Us: Outrage
Today Pastor Otis Hall joins Rick and Svea on the podcast to discuss questions people had after Otis' message on outrage and appropriate responses to the situations th...
He Gets Us: Compassion
Today Rick and Svea discuss compassion and Jesus' example that compassion was always accompanied by some form of action.You can view the full message that is the basis...
He Gets Us: Anxiety
Was Jesus anxious? Did Jesus worry? In this episode we look at the difference between anxiety and worry. Realizing God is both sovereign and intimately personal can ke...
Ministry Reflections with Pastor Rick Henderson
Today Pastor Svea Merry asks Pastor Rick Henderson to reflect on his first three years at Autumn Ridge Church.
1 Peter: Shepherds and Sheep
In this final episode discussing the 1 Peter series, Rick and Svea answer a number of question from their congregation. Topics include dealing with leadership in churc...
1 Peter: Warrior, Secret Agent, or Ambassador
Rick and Svea continue their discussion on 1 Peter chapter 3.
1 Peter: Check Your Attitude
Rick and Svea discuss practical ways to live out Peter's words of encouragement in 1 Peter chapter 4.
1 Peter: Bring It Home
Rick and Svea discuss 1 Peter chapter 3 and how it helps us follow Jesus. Our identity, thoughts, and actions can all be shaped by this incredible passage.
(Bonus) 1 Peter: Landmines Part 2
(Bonus Episode) Rick and Svea further discuss 1 Peter chapter 2 and elaborate on several important concepts from the last episode.