Blue Ridge Community Church (audio)

Life throws hard balls like rejection, failure, grief, and times of hopelessness. But scripture reveals that Jesus never avoids being in these difficult places with us. In fact, it is in these very situations that he draws near. In this message, we hear the story of two discouraged men walking along a dusty road in despair. An encounter with Jesus on that road changes everything. He helps them see truth and find hope. In the midst of their doubts and spiritual blindness, Jesus draws near and reveals to them who he really is—and that he has been there all along. What dusty, difficult road are you traveling? Jesus is walking with you, but what is keeping you from meeting him there?

Transformation is often slow and arduous. It can be hard to see and recognize change when we are in the midst of the process. In fact, some days it feels like we will always battle the same struggles and never experience the liberating change we long for. But we can learn from Peter and his journey to becoming the person he was called to be. It took challenging experiences, setbacks, and outright failures to get him there. Starts, stops, pauses, and mini moments of victory are a part of his narrative. What can we learn from Peter’s story about leaning in to the process of being molded and changed?

The point is the moment someone gives their life to Christ. The process is the growth that follows. Join us for Baptism Sunday and hear stories of transformed lives. Celebrate with those who have experienced the point as they take this essential next step in their journey.

The point is the moment someone gives their life to Christ. The process is the growth that follows. Join us for Baptism Sunday and hear stories of transformed lives. Celebrate with those who have experienced the point as they take this essential next step in their journey.

The point is the moment someone gives their life to Christ. The process is the growth that follows. Join us for Baptism Sunday and hear stories of transformed lives. Celebrate with those who have experienced the point as they take this essential next step in their journey.

After the point of salvation, the next step in the process of following Christ is baptism. It is the outward demonstration of your inward move toward walking in faith. Who is baptism for? What does this step mean for those who are journeying through the process? Learn why baptism is a critical step in the walk of a Christ follower, and discover how baptism connects your decision to your discipleship.

Find out about the history and values of Blue Ridge Community Church as our Senior Pastor, Woody Torrence, shares details about his personal spiritual journey and how that impacted the birth and growth of BRCC. Hear about God's continued faithfulness as He leads the church into the next phase of multisite expansion.

Black and white choices are the easiest. Pick one option or the other. But life isn’t always so clear. Just like in a race, or in a time of transformation or growth, there is a point where it all begins. A starting place when a seed is planted or a fundamental shift occurs. And after that, there is progress and change. There is a point and a process. We can’t have one without the other. Some struggle unsuccessfully to push through the process but they have never truly experienced the point. Others feel shame because they have said yes to the point but have yet to grasp the process. Learn why BOTH the point and the process are vital and absolutely necessary in our lifelong journey.

Snow days…crossing everything off your to-do list…waking up on that first day of vacation. Those are great moments. You feel refreshed and in control. Unfortunately, our culture values the busy, plate spinning, agenda driven pace of life. But God’s intention for humanity was modeled from the beginning of creation. It was a plan for regular rest — a Sabbath. How can you embrace God’s rhythm for your life? Will taking a breather from the daily pressures and burdens help bring inner peace? The answers are found in the concept of the Sabbath. The world gives you restlessness, but God has designed you for rest.

Life runs fast at times. Quite often, our focus can be absorbed with problems and issues that need our attention. In our quest to move forward, it can feel as though we are never getting ahead. But taking a moment to examine progress and celebrate wins is a time-honored tradition that gets lost in today’s hectic pace. In fact, God not only encourages us to pause and celebrate, He commands us to do it. Do you need rejuvenation, a moment of wonder, or a renewed passion in life? Taking time for a party just might provide the perspective you need to keep going and growing.

We live in an uncertain world. In fact, most days the only thing that feels certain is uncertainty. Doubt. Worry. Anxiousness. They can dominate life and crowd out peace and victory. The “what ifs” keep us up at night, overpower our minds, and fill our heart with dread. But is it really possible to find freedom from the unrest of the “what ifs”?  Doesn’t following Jesus protect us from all that stuff? Come join us as we seek to answer the question…how do I chase slow when it comes to worry and anxiety?

Have you ever said something and immediately wished you could take it all back? Do you find yourself formulating an answer in your mind while someone else is expressing their viewpoint? If we are honest, most of us could often answer yes to those questions. Being quick to listen and slow to speak is a challenging part of our daily interactions. But learning to practice the discipline of slowing down and taking time to truly listen can radically change your understanding, your perspective, and most importantly, your relationship with others.

Interruptions are often considered burdens. But are they actually unique opportunities to pause, notice, and make a positive impact in our world? Imagine being in a hurry with important tasks to get done when you encounter an interruption and are faced with a choice. Do nothing at all. Or stop what you are doing and move toward making a difference in the life of someone else. Hear about three people who were challenged in this way but only one of them slowed down to help.

Can a regular quiet time transform your life? We all know that time moves fast. And in today’s stressed filled culture, the pace can feel relentless. A quiet moment is rare and most often filled before we even have a chance to breathe life in. But learning to pause, for meditation and reflection, can determine whether we live life to the fullest or just simply get by.

Life can be crazy. And operating in today’s culture of busyness, jam-packed schedules, and instant everything can be a challenge. Do you find the more your life becomes “overfilled” the less “fulfilled” you are? In Chasing Slow, we will attempt to address this common struggle and help answer the question, “how can I create space for the things that matter most?”

Christmas is almost here! Come celebrate with Blue Ridge on Christmas Eve. Let’s look at Mary’s story. What can we learn from this young woman and her response to God’s calling?

Have you ever felt like you were a bit left out, not part of the in-crowd, put out to pasture? That’s just what it was like to be a shepherd. This was not a glamorous assignment. Yet, they play a key role in the Christmas story. What can we learn from their RSVP?

Herod got some big news: a Messiah was coming. Today, we will celebrate this good news with communion. And we’ll learn why Herod didn’t celebrate at all. What can we learn from this king whose fears drove him to extremes?

Imagine being an “average Joe” thrust into one of the most important moments in history. That was where Joseph found himself in the story of the birth of our Savior, Jesus. We don’t often consider that Joseph could have responded differently — taken a different path. What can we learn from Joseph in taking our next right step?

As we move toward the Christmas season, we begin a new series that rings true through all areas of life: RSVP, Your Response Determines Your Experience. How was that true in the New Testament story of Zechariah? How is that true in your life?