Summit Ridge Sermon Podcast

The Bible: How it Helps You Know What is True and What Isn‘t

Listen to weekly sermons from Summit Ridge Community Church in Tucson, Arizona. We exist to make disciples who serve Christ by serving people.

Why Christians Defend the Oppressed

Jesus said the poor will always be among us. So as Christians, what is our responsibility to the poor? In Nehemiah 5:1-19, Pastor Dan shares why, as Christians, it is our responsibility to defend the poor and the vulnerable against those who seek to take advantage of them.

Why the Resurrection is the Perfect Ending for Your Life

Have you ever thought about how you would like your life to end? What would it look like? In this Easter sermon, we will learn from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 why the resurrection is the perfect ending for your life because of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection from the dead.
(Apologies for technical difficulties--Audio cuts out for several minutes just after the sermon starts, it resumes for the rest of the sermon.)

Why God‘s Call Matters in Your Life, Part 2

Continuing in the second part of Why God's call matters in your life, Pastor Dan shares from Nehemiah 3:1-4:21 why it's not only imortant to remember God's call on your life, but to also remember the God who called you.

Why God‘s Call Matters in Your Life, Part 1

Have you ever wanted to just give up on something you believe God was calling you to do? Well, you're not alone. Continuing in the series, when God rebuilds a nation, Pastor Dan shares from Nehemiah 2:11-20 on the importance of God's call in your life, and why it matters when you face resistance from others.

What it Takes to Turn Your Life Around

Repentance, turning our lives around, is crucial in our realtionship with Jesus Christ. But what does it take for us to repent? In Ezra 9:1-10:44 and Nehemiah 1:1-2:10, Pastor Dan shares what it takes for us to turn our lives around.

Why Honesty is Always the Best Policy

As we begin our study in the book of Nehemiah 1:1-2:10, Eric Burch, an elder at Northwest, shares with us why, when it comes to prayer and confession to God, honesty is always the best policy.

Our Response to God‘s Grace

God's gift of grace allows sinners to be forgiven, healing to take place, and lives to be restored. In Ezra 9:1-10:44, Pastor Dan will share what our response should be to this amazing gift of grace.

Why Worship Can‘t Be Stopped, Part 3

In Ezra 8:1-36, Pastor Dan Acker shares the third and final reason why worship can't be stopped. This message is part of the series: When God rebuilds a nation.

Is the ”We” even worth it?

In our annual joint worship service, three pastors: John Berkshire from Oasis, Roger Stogsdill from First Brethren, and Dan Acker from Northwest share why we are better together.