Plainspoken sermons with everyday gravity.
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At Ramsey Heights collects sermon messages from Ramsey Heights Baptist Church in Batesville, Arkansas. The teaching moves from Bible passages to plainspoken examples about hunting, marriage, hunger, fear, sin, grace, and resurrection hope.
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About At Ramsey Heights
At Ramsey Heights is a steady feed of sermon audio from Ramsey Heights Baptist Church in Batesville, Arkansas. Its core mode is Bible teaching for ordinary people. The messages are explicitly Christian, Baptist in shape, and centered on the meaning of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection, and ongoing work in a believer's life. Recent episodes return often to the language of sin, judgment, salvation, grace, faith, and eternal life. The preaching does not float above daily experience. It begins in very recognizable places. A dog named Hemi becomes a doorway into joy and memory. A two-wheel drive Dodge stuck on a sandbar becomes an image of helplessness. Deer hunting with children becomes a lesson in cost. A one-year-old pushing through a baby gate becomes a picture of deliberate disobedience. McDonald's becomes a contrast between quick hunger and lasting nourishment. Engagement anxiety becomes a frame for assurance and spiritual security. These everyday moments give the sermons their texture. They are funny in a church-room way, but the humor usually gives way to a serious invitation. Pastor Brian Coates speaks with a conversational rhythm, often moving from family life to Scripture and then to a clear statement of Christian belief. Nathan Johnson brings a more youthful voice, using college life, childhood idols, and simple food analogies to talk about the Holy Spirit, commandments, and misplaced worship. The show is not built around interviews, debate, or cultural commentary. It is built around proclamation. Scripture passages from Matthew, Isaiah, Psalms, Exodus, and Ephesians are treated as the main authority, with personal stories used to clarify the point rather than replace it. The tone is accessible, but the claims are weighty. Listeners hear about resurrection as proof, adoption as a gift, spiritual death as a condition, and faith as the response to what God has done. The podcast best suits people who want straightforward sermon listening with church warmth, familiar illustrations, and a direct evangelistic close. It also fits those looking for church messages that explain doctrine through everyday scenes instead of technical lecture. The experience is intimate and practical, closer to sitting in a Sunday service than consuming a polished studio show.
Made for: For listeners seeking Baptist sermon audio centered on Scripture, salvation, faith, and practical Christian living. It especially fits people who appreciate conversational preaching, personal illustrations, and clear invitations to respond.
What sets it apart: At Ramsey Heights pairs firm evangelical teaching with concrete stories from church life: trucks, hunting, family, fast food, college, and parenting. The result feels less like a lecture and more like a Sunday message built from recognizable moments.
In their own words
Welcome to home for all of our audio messages At Ramsey Heights. We hope that each week you find answers to life through God's Word with us.
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Deer stands, dog stories, and McDonald's deals become your on-ramp to Isaiah, Easter, and the Holy Spirit.
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- everyday stories before the Bible teaching turns serious
- clear guidance on sin, grace, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit without academic fog
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Episodes
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When a Manger Met Majesty | Eternal (7)
·36m - 2
Dollars and Discipleship (5) Faith, Finances, and the Fight for you Heart.
·34m - 3
Dollars and Discipleship (4) God's Plan For Getting Ahead
·43m - 4
Dollars and Discipleship (3)Provision and Purpose
·38m - 5
Dollars and Discipleship (2) Perspective and Contentment
·38m - 6
Dollars and Discipleship (1) Kingdom Impact
·41m - 7
Thrive 25 (4) Kingdom Quilt
·44m - 8
Thrive 25 (2) Hidden Danger
·40m - 9
Transformed- Cody Stevens
·28m - 10
Thrive 25 (1) Abide
·39m - 11
Dwelt (2) God's Greatest Work
·35m - 12
Dwelt (1 ) Our Good, His glory
·37m - 13
I love Jesus (7) What Kind of Kingdom
·47m - 14
I love Jesus (6) What Kind of King
·35m - 15
I love Jesus (5) The Anointed/Dedication Day
·41m - 16
I Love Jesus (3) Jesus is Lord
·41m - 17
I Love Jesus (2) Polarization
·40m - 18
I love Jesus (1) Power, Heart, Action
·39m - 19
Chord Cantrell // The Look of Love
·41m - 20
Covered by the Blood | The Promise (1)
·35m - 21
The Empty Grave Changes Everything | The Promise (4)
·35m - 22
Your Kingdom Come (9) Pray Big
·39m - 23
Your Kingdom Come (8) Light It Up
·39m - 24
Your Kingdom Come (7) Built on Love
·33m - 25
Your Kingdom Come (5) Your Destination
·36m - 26
Your Kingdom Come (5)Lost
·33m - 27
Water for Christ // Ben Temple
·44m - 28
From Abandoned to Adopted | The Promise (3)
·35m - 29
Hunger | Nathan Johnson
·34m - 30
Fearless Anyway | BluePrint (4)
·42m - 31
This Is the Church | BluePrint (3)
·39m - 32
One | Nathan Johnson
·39m - 33
From Waiting to Witness | BluePrint (2)
·39m - 34
Built His Way | Blueprint (1)
·39m - 35
Special Testimony: Chris Ellis
·27m - 36
The King You'll Meet | Eternal (8)
·43m - 37
Trusting God When Life Feels Unfair | Doubt to Devotion Series (1)
·38m - 38
Peace Has a Name | Eternal (6)
·37m - 39
His Promises, His Power | Eternal (5)
·38m - 40
Who Am I? Wrong Question | Eternal (4)
·37m - 41
When God Grabs Hold | Eternal (3)
·46m - 42
Would You Still Obey? | Eternal (2)
·40m - 43
Never Changing, Always Near | Eternal (1)
·39m - 44
The Multiplication Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (3)
·42m - 45
The Gospel Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (2)
·44m - 46
Genetics of Greatness | We are Ramsey Heights (1)
·42m - 47
Total Dependence, Total Victory | Believe. Belong. Become (12)
·42m - 48
Built for Battle | Believe. Belong. Become. (11)
·46m - 49
Faith that Follows | Believe. Belong. Become (10)
·44m - 50
Like Father, Like Son | Believe. Belong. Become. (9)
·47m - 51
From Self-Led to Spirit-Led | Believe. Belong. Become (8)
·43m - 52
From Fog to Focus | Believe. Belong. Become (7)
·41m - 53
Glued by Grace | Believe. Belong. Become (6)
·38m - 54
What Jesus Built | Believe. Belong. Become (5)
·41m - 55
From Stranger to Family | Believe. Belong. Become. (4)
·42m - 56
All His Work. All for You. | Believe. Belong. Become.
·44m - 57
Verified by History. Backed by God| Ink and Eternity (4)
·46m - 58
The Sword That Wounds To Heal | Ink and Eternity (3)
·47m - 59
God said......or Did He? | Ink & Eternity (2)
·45m - 60
The Power Behind the Pages | Ink and Eternity (1)
·36m - 61
When You're not the Main Character | Becoming Great for God (5)
·42m - 62
When Greatness Looks Small | Becoming Great for God (4)
·40m - 63
Start Strong, Finish Faithful | Journey Sunday 2025
·43m - 64
Greatness Starts Low, Not Loud | Becoming Great for God (2)
·46m - 65
Your Kingdom Come (3) Investment Property
·37m - 66
Built by Faith, Carried by Community | Becoming Great for God (1)
·45m - 67
Sleeper, Wake Up! Death Doesn’t Win | Easter 2025
·42m - 68
The Warrior Who Wages War For You | Doubt to Devotion (4)
·31m - 69
Used, Attacked, Abused—But Not Abandoned | Doubt to Devotion (3)
·44m - 70
Holding On When Life Falls Apart | Doubt to Devotion (2)
·46m - 71
The Excellency of God | Chord Cantrell
·42m - 72
The Day the Lord Had Made- Jared Richardson
·39m - 73
I love Jesus (4) Faith Frees
·45m - 74
Your Kingdom Come (2) Come Home
·36m - 75
Your Kingdom Come (1) Sowing Seeds
·38m - 76
Politics and The Lamb
·34m - 77
Body and Soul (6) Marriage and the Gospel
·38m - 78
Body and Soul (5) Love, Sex, and Commitment
·38m - 79
Body and Soul (4) Expectations, Reactions, and Grace
·35m - 80
Prayer- Chord Cantrell
·39m - 81
Body and Soul (3) Love, Leadership, Priorities
·46m - 82
Body and Soul (2) Love, Sacrifice, Service
·40m - 83
Body and Soul (1) Marriage Blueprint
·43m - 84
Good News (4) Next Steps
·46m - 85
Good News (3) Sent
·37m - 86
Journey Sunday 2024
·28m - 87
Good News (2) We Were......
·31m - 88
On My Heart 2024
·34m - 89
Good News (1) Long Story Short
·35m - 90
Challenging Flatlined Faith (8) Glorify Him
·41m - 91
Challenging Flat lined Faith (7) Fueled
·42m - 92
Death Defeated // Easter 2024
·41m - 93
Challenging Flat-Lined Faith (6) Draw Near
·42m - 94
Challenging Flatlined Faith (5) War and Peace
·37m - 95
Challenging Flatlined Faith (4) Stumbling in Word
·43m - 96
When Boldness Costs | Blueprint (6)
A sermon using the game Red Rover as an analogy for the risks and rewards of sharing the gospel, based on Acts chapter 5.
·41m - 97
You Were Dead… Until God | Believe. Belong. Become. (3)
Pastor Brian Coates uses a personal story about getting his truck stuck in sand to illustrate being spiritually dead before God's grace brings us to life.
·43m - 98
Paid in Full | The Promise (2)
Pastor Brian Coates shares a personal story about deer hunting with his family to illustrate a spiritual lesson from Isaiah 53.
·44m - 99
The Guarantee You’ve Been Looking For | Believe. Belong. Become. (2)
Pastor Brian Coates shares a personal story about the fear he experienced during his engagement and connects it to the guarantee of God's promises in Ephesians 1.
·43m - 100
Trusting in Context | Nathan Johnson
Student pastor Nathan Johnson preaches on trusting in the context of the Bible and the act of trust itself.
·41m - 101
The Empty Grave Changes Everything | The Promise (4)
Hidden gemPastor Brian Coates uses a personal story about his lost dog to illustrate the hope and transformation found in the empty grave of Jesus, based on Matthew 28.
Apr 6, 2026·35m·2 clips - 102
From Abandoned to Adopted | The Promise (3)
At Ramsey Heights pastor Brian Coates examines Psalm 22, written by King David, as both an account of suffering and a picture of Jesus's crucifixion.
Mar 30, 2026·35m·2 clips - 103
Paid in Full | The Promise (2)
Hidden gemPastor Brian Coates of Ramsey Heights Baptist Church in Batesville, Arkansas, explains Isaiah 53 through a sermon about the cost of redemption.
Mar 30, 2026·44m·3 clips - 104
Covered by the Blood | The Promise (1)
Brian opens with his 2016 proposal to Jessica, then uses their engagement promise to frame God's promises in Exodus.
Mar 16, 2026·35m·2 clips - 105
Hunger | Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson uses McDonald's and college hunger to frame a sermon on spiritual nourishment through Scripture, worship, and time with God.
Mar 9, 2026·34m·2 clips - 106
When Boldness Costs | Blueprint (6)
Mar 3, 2026·41m - 107
Fearless Anyway | BluePrint (4)
Feb 17, 2026·42m - 108
This Is the Church | BluePrint (3)
Feb 9, 2026·39m - 109
One | Nathan Johnson
Hidden gemNathan Johnson’s message at Ramsey Heights Baptist Church examines idolatry through Exodus 32, where Aaron makes a golden calf while Moses remains on Mount Sinai.
Feb 2, 2026·39m·2 clips - 110
From Waiting to Witness | BluePrint (2)
Jan 21, 2026·39m - 111
Built His Way | Blueprint (1)
Jan 12, 2026·39m - 112
The King You'll Meet | Eternal (8)
Jan 6, 2026·43m - 113
Special Testimony: Chris Ellis
Jan 6, 2026·27m - 114
When a Manger Met Majesty | Eternal (7)
Dec 16, 2025·36m - 115
Peace Has a Name | Eternal (6)
Dec 8, 2025·37m - 116
His Promises, His Power | Eternal (5)
Dec 1, 2025·38m - 117
Who Am I? Wrong Question | Eternal (4)
Nov 24, 2025·37m - 118
When God Grabs Hold | Eternal (3)
Nov 17, 2025·46m - 119
Would You Still Obey? | Eternal (2)
Nov 10, 2025·40m - 120
Never Changing, Always Near | Eternal (1)
Nov 4, 2025·39m - 121
The Multiplication Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (3)
Oct 27, 2025·42m - 122
The Gospel Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (2)
Oct 13, 2025·44m - 123
Genetics of Greatness | We are Ramsey Heights (1)
Oct 6, 2025·42m - 124
Total Dependence, Total Victory | Believe. Belong. Become (12)
Sep 29, 2025·42m - 125
Built for Battle | Believe. Belong. Become. (11)
Sep 22, 2025·46m - 126
Faith that Follows | Believe. Belong. Become (10)
Sep 16, 2025·44m - 127
Like Father, Like Son | Believe. Belong. Become. (9)
Sep 9, 2025·47m - 128
From Self-Led to Spirit-Led | Believe. Belong. Become (8)
Sep 2, 2025·43m - 129
From Fog to Focus | Believe. Belong. Become (7)
Aug 25, 2025·41m - 130
Glued by Grace | Believe. Belong. Become (6)
Aug 18, 2025·38m - 131
Trusting in Context | Nathan Johnson
Aug 11, 2025·41m - 132
What Jesus Built | Believe. Belong. Become (5)
Aug 4, 2025·41m - 133
From Stranger to Family | Believe. Belong. Become. (4)
Jul 29, 2025·42m - 134
You Were Dead… Until God | Believe. Belong. Become. (3)
Jul 22, 2025·43m - 135
The Guarantee You’ve Been Looking For | Believe. Belong. Become. (2)
Jul 14, 2025·43m - 136
All His Work. All for You. | Believe. Belong. Become.
Jul 8, 2025·44m - 137
Verified by History. Backed by God| Ink and Eternity (4)
Jun 30, 2025·46m - 138
The Sword That Wounds To Heal | Ink and Eternity (3)
Jun 16, 2025·47m - 139
God said......or Did He? | Ink & Eternity (2)
Jun 9, 2025·45m - 140
The Power Behind the Pages | Ink and Eternity (1)
Jun 2, 2025·36m - 141
When You're not the Main Character | Becoming Great for God (5)
May 27, 2025·42m - 142
When Greatness Looks Small | Becoming Great for God (4)
May 19, 2025·40m - 143
Start Strong, Finish Faithful | Journey Sunday 2025
May 12, 2025·43m - 144
Greatness Starts Low, Not Loud | Becoming Great for God (2)
May 6, 2025·46m - 145
Built by Faith, Carried by Community | Becoming Great for God (1)
Apr 28, 2025·45m - 146
Sleeper, Wake Up! Death Doesn’t Win | Easter 2025
Apr 21, 2025·42m - 147
The Warrior Who Wages War For You | Doubt to Devotion (4)
Apr 15, 2025·31m - 148
Used, Attacked, Abused—But Not Abandoned | Doubt to Devotion (3)
Apr 7, 2025·44m - 149
Holding On When Life Falls Apart | Doubt to Devotion (2)
Mar 31, 2025·46m - 150
The Excellency of God | Chord Cantrell
Mar 25, 2025·42m