Messages - Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

Feeling stuck in routine? This series dives into the idea of moving beyond just having faith and diving deep into a desperate search for God, like a parched land longing for rain. Learn to let go of control and discover real life through a fervent pursuit of God. Pastor Sam shared how true revival starts when we invite God to join us.

Jesus’ last week on earth was an intentional journey of love and sacrifice. He knowingly walked toward the cross to offer salvation to anyone who accepts Him as Lord. Jesus was not a victim. He was the victor on a mission to become the sacrifice for our sin. In this message Pastor Sam shared how tunnel vision robs you of God’s best and how to overcome it. 

Jesus’ last week on earth was an intentional journey of love and sacrifice. He knowingly walked toward the cross to offer salvation to anyone who accepts Him as Lord. Jesus was not a victim. He was the victor on a mission to become the sacrifice for our sin. In this message Pastor Sam shared how Jesus will forgive your sin and give you a renewed purpose. 

Culture is constantly changing. While ideas and beliefs come and go, God's truth has never changed. The Bible is our source of discovering His truth and finding God’s direction. Because of our sinful nature, we need God’s truth about sex. In this message, Pastor Sam shared God’s plan for sex.

Culture is changing. Ideas and beliefs come and go. One thing has never changed … the Bible is our source of discovering truth and God’s direction. Because of our sinful nature, we need to fight for our marriage and family. In this message, Pastor Sam shared how to fight and win more battles than you lose.

Culture is changing. Ideas and beliefs come and go. The Bible is our source of discovering truth and God’s direction. In this message, Pastor Sam shared how Jesus taught us to seek truth from the Bible.

The start of a new year often brings a mix of emotions. For many, it's a time of resolutions and fresh starts. But for those working through loss, a new year can feel overwhelming. You are not alone! In this series you will discover how to work through the raw emotions of grief by leaning into God’s presence. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how to overcome the struggle of grief.

The start of a new year often brings a mix of emotions. For many, it's a time of resolutions and fresh starts. But for those working through loss, a new year can feel overwhelming. You are not alone! In this series you will discover how to work through the raw emotions of grief by leaning into God’s presence. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how to cope with the shock of grief. 

Christmas is a time to experience the wonder of Jesus. Presents, decorations, and the music are great. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how you can give Jesus a gift.

Christmas is a time to experience the wonder of Jesus. Presents, decorations, and the music is great. We celebrate Christmas because God became flesh to save us from our sin. While there is great joy in the season, there are moments that we may struggle with finding hope. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how you can find true treasure.

Christmas is a time to experience the wonder of Jesus. Presents, decorations, and the music is great. We celebrate Christmas because God became flesh to save us from our sin. While there is great joy in the season, there are moments that we struggle with finding real peace. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how to experience God’s peace. 

Christmas is a time to experience the wonder of Jesus. Presents, decorations, and the music is great. We celebrate Christmas because God became flesh to save us from our sin. While there is great joy in the season, there are moments that we struggle with finding the joy. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell reminded us that God is always with us when life is challenging. 

When things are going great it is easy to give thanks. It is not easy to thank God when life is difficult and challenging. Yet, we cannot truly grow if things are always easy. Thanking God in the tough times helps us appreciate the great days. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how to give thanks when life is tough.

Jesus created us to be in community with others. When we are connected with a local church that loves Jesus, we will grow in our faith and become more like Him. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell encouraged you to join and get involved in church.

Jesus commanded us to love each other. In this message Pastor Sam Braswell shared how you can stay connected with God and others.