At Ramsey Heights

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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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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.

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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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  1. 1

    When a Manger Met Majesty | Eternal (7)

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  2. 2

    Dollars and Discipleship (5) Faith, Finances, and the Fight for you Heart.

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  3. 3

    Dollars and Discipleship (4) God's Plan For Getting Ahead

    ·43m
  4. 4

    Dollars and Discipleship (3)Provision and Purpose

    ·38m
  5. 5

    Dollars and Discipleship (2) Perspective and Contentment

    ·38m
  6. 6

    Dollars and Discipleship (1) Kingdom Impact

    ·41m
  7. 7

    Thrive 25 (4) Kingdom Quilt

    ·44m
  8. 8

    Thrive 25 (2) Hidden Danger

    ·40m
  9. 9

    Transformed- Cody Stevens

    ·28m
  10. 10

    Thrive 25 (1) Abide

    ·39m
  11. 11

    Dwelt (2) God's Greatest Work

    ·35m
  12. 12

    Dwelt (1 ) Our Good, His glory

    ·37m
  13. 13

    I love Jesus (7) What Kind of Kingdom

    ·47m
  14. 14

    I love Jesus (6) What Kind of King

    ·35m
  15. 15

    I love Jesus (5) The Anointed/Dedication Day

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  16. 16

    I Love Jesus (3) Jesus is Lord

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  17. 17

    I Love Jesus (2) Polarization

    ·40m
  18. 18

    I love Jesus (1) Power, Heart, Action

    ·39m
  19. 19

    Chord Cantrell // The Look of Love

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  20. 20

    Covered by the Blood | The Promise (1)

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  21. 21

    The Empty Grave Changes Everything | The Promise (4)

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  22. 22

    Your Kingdom Come (9) Pray Big

    ·39m
  23. 23

    Your Kingdom Come (8) Light It Up

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  24. 24

    Your Kingdom Come (7) Built on Love

    ·33m
  25. 25

    Your Kingdom Come (5) Your Destination

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  26. 26

    Your Kingdom Come (5)Lost

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  27. 27

    Water for Christ // Ben Temple

    ·44m
  28. 28

    From Abandoned to Adopted | The Promise (3)

    ·35m
  29. 29

    Hunger | Nathan Johnson

    ·34m
  30. 30

    Fearless Anyway | BluePrint (4)

    ·42m
  31. 31

    This Is the Church | BluePrint (3)

    ·39m
  32. 32

    One | Nathan Johnson

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  33. 33

    From Waiting to Witness | BluePrint (2)

    ·39m
  34. 34

    Built His Way | Blueprint (1)

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  35. 35

    Special Testimony: Chris Ellis

    ·27m
  36. 36

    The King You'll Meet | Eternal (8)

    ·43m
  37. 37

    Trusting God When Life Feels Unfair | Doubt to Devotion Series (1)

    ·38m
  38. 38

    Peace Has a Name | Eternal (6)

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  39. 39

    His Promises, His Power | Eternal (5)

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  40. 40

    Who Am I? Wrong Question | Eternal (4)

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  41. 41

    When God Grabs Hold | Eternal (3)

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  42. 42

    Would You Still Obey? | Eternal (2)

    ·40m
  43. 43

    Never Changing, Always Near | Eternal (1)

    ·39m
  44. 44

    The Multiplication Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (3)

    ·42m
  45. 45

    The Gospel Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (2)

    ·44m
  46. 46

    Genetics of Greatness | We are Ramsey Heights (1)

    ·42m
  47. 47

    Total Dependence, Total Victory | Believe. Belong. Become (12)

    ·42m
  48. 48

    Built for Battle | Believe. Belong. Become. (11)

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  49. 49

    Faith that Follows | Believe. Belong. Become (10)

    ·44m
  50. 50

    Like Father, Like Son | Believe. Belong. Become. (9)

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  51. 51

    From Self-Led to Spirit-Led | Believe. Belong. Become (8)

    ·43m
  52. 52

    From Fog to Focus | Believe. Belong. Become (7)

    ·41m
  53. 53

    Glued by Grace | Believe. Belong. Become (6)

    ·38m
  54. 54

    What Jesus Built | Believe. Belong. Become (5)

    ·41m
  55. 55

    From Stranger to Family | Believe. Belong. Become. (4)

    ·42m
  56. 56

    All His Work. All for You. | Believe. Belong. Become.

    ·44m
  57. 57

    Verified by History. Backed by God| Ink and Eternity (4)

    ·46m
  58. 58

    The Sword That Wounds To Heal | Ink and Eternity (3)

    ·47m
  59. 59

    God said......or Did He? | Ink & Eternity (2)

    ·45m
  60. 60

    The Power Behind the Pages | Ink and Eternity (1)

    ·36m
  61. 61

    When You're not the Main Character | Becoming Great for God (5)

    ·42m
  62. 62

    When Greatness Looks Small | Becoming Great for God (4)

    ·40m
  63. 63

    Start Strong, Finish Faithful | Journey Sunday 2025

    ·43m
  64. 64

    Greatness Starts Low, Not Loud | Becoming Great for God (2)

    ·46m
  65. 65

    Your Kingdom Come (3) Investment Property

    ·37m
  66. 66

    Built by Faith, Carried by Community | Becoming Great for God (1)

    ·45m
  67. 67

    Sleeper, Wake Up! Death Doesn’t Win | Easter 2025

    ·42m
  68. 68

    The Warrior Who Wages War For You | Doubt to Devotion (4)

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  69. 69

    Used, Attacked, Abused—But Not Abandoned | Doubt to Devotion (3)

    ·44m
  70. 70

    Holding On When Life Falls Apart | Doubt to Devotion (2)

    ·46m
  71. 71

    The Excellency of God | Chord Cantrell

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    The Day the Lord Had Made- Jared Richardson

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    I love Jesus (4) Faith Frees

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    Your Kingdom Come (2) Come Home

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    Your Kingdom Come (1) Sowing Seeds

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    Politics and The Lamb

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    Body and Soul (6) Marriage and the Gospel

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    Body and Soul (5) Love, Sex, and Commitment

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    Body and Soul (4) Expectations, Reactions, and Grace

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    Prayer- Chord Cantrell

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    Body and Soul (3) Love, Leadership, Priorities

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    Body and Soul (2) Love, Sacrifice, Service

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    Body and Soul (1) Marriage Blueprint

    ·43m
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    Good News (4) Next Steps

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  85. 85

    Good News (3) Sent

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    Journey Sunday 2024

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    Good News (2) We Were......

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    On My Heart 2024

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    Good News (1) Long Story Short

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    Challenging Flatlined Faith (8) Glorify Him

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  91. 91

    Challenging Flat lined Faith (7) Fueled

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    Death Defeated // Easter 2024

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  93. 93

    Challenging Flat-Lined Faith (6) Draw Near

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    Challenging Flatlined Faith (5) War and Peace

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    Challenging Flatlined Faith (4) Stumbling in Word

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  96. 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
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    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.

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    The Empty Grave Changes Everything | The Promise (4)

    Hidden gem

    Pastor 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
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    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
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    Paid in Full | The Promise (2)

    Hidden gem

    Pastor 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. 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. 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. 106

    When Boldness Costs | Blueprint (6)

    Mar 3, 2026·41m
  107. 107

    Fearless Anyway | BluePrint (4)

    Feb 17, 2026·42m
  108. 108

    This Is the Church | BluePrint (3)

    Feb 9, 2026·39m
  109. 109

    One | Nathan Johnson

    Hidden gem

    Nathan 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. 110

    From Waiting to Witness | BluePrint (2)

    Jan 21, 2026·39m
  111. 111

    Built His Way | Blueprint (1)

    Jan 12, 2026·39m
  112. 112

    The King You'll Meet | Eternal (8)

    Jan 6, 2026·43m
  113. 113

    Special Testimony: Chris Ellis

    Jan 6, 2026·27m
  114. 114

    When a Manger Met Majesty | Eternal (7)

    Dec 16, 2025·36m
  115. 115

    Peace Has a Name | Eternal (6)

    Dec 8, 2025·37m
  116. 116

    His Promises, His Power | Eternal (5)

    Dec 1, 2025·38m
  117. 117

    Who Am I? Wrong Question | Eternal (4)

    Nov 24, 2025·37m
  118. 118

    When God Grabs Hold | Eternal (3)

    Nov 17, 2025·46m
  119. 119

    Would You Still Obey? | Eternal (2)

    Nov 10, 2025·40m
  120. 120

    Never Changing, Always Near | Eternal (1)

    Nov 4, 2025·39m
  121. 121

    The Multiplication Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (3)

    Oct 27, 2025·42m
  122. 122

    The Gospel Gene | We are Ramsey Heights (2)

    Oct 13, 2025·44m
  123. 123

    Genetics of Greatness | We are Ramsey Heights (1)

    Oct 6, 2025·42m
  124. 124

    Total Dependence, Total Victory | Believe. Belong. Become (12)

    Sep 29, 2025·42m
  125. 125

    Built for Battle | Believe. Belong. Become. (11)

    Sep 22, 2025·46m
  126. 126

    Faith that Follows | Believe. Belong. Become (10)

    Sep 16, 2025·44m
  127. 127

    Like Father, Like Son | Believe. Belong. Become. (9)

    Sep 9, 2025·47m
  128. 128

    From Self-Led to Spirit-Led | Believe. Belong. Become (8)

    Sep 2, 2025·43m
  129. 129

    From Fog to Focus | Believe. Belong. Become (7)

    Aug 25, 2025·41m
  130. 130

    Glued by Grace | Believe. Belong. Become (6)

    Aug 18, 2025·38m
  131. 131

    Trusting in Context | Nathan Johnson

    Aug 11, 2025·41m
  132. 132

    What Jesus Built | Believe. Belong. Become (5)

    Aug 4, 2025·41m
  133. 133

    From Stranger to Family | Believe. Belong. Become. (4)

    Jul 29, 2025·42m
  134. 134

    You Were Dead… Until God | Believe. Belong. Become. (3)

    Jul 22, 2025·43m
  135. 135

    The Guarantee You’ve Been Looking For | Believe. Belong. Become. (2)

    Jul 14, 2025·43m
  136. 136

    All His Work. All for You. | Believe. Belong. Become.

    Jul 8, 2025·44m
  137. 137

    Verified by History. Backed by God| Ink and Eternity (4)

    Jun 30, 2025·46m
  138. 138

    The Sword That Wounds To Heal | Ink and Eternity (3)

    Jun 16, 2025·47m
  139. 139

    God said......or Did He? | Ink & Eternity (2)

    Jun 9, 2025·45m
  140. 140

    The Power Behind the Pages | Ink and Eternity (1)

    Jun 2, 2025·36m
  141. 141

    When You're not the Main Character | Becoming Great for God (5)

    May 27, 2025·42m
  142. 142

    When Greatness Looks Small | Becoming Great for God (4)

    May 19, 2025·40m
  143. 143

    Start Strong, Finish Faithful | Journey Sunday 2025

    May 12, 2025·43m
  144. 144

    Greatness Starts Low, Not Loud | Becoming Great for God (2)

    May 6, 2025·46m
  145. 145

    Built by Faith, Carried by Community | Becoming Great for God (1)

    Apr 28, 2025·45m
  146. 146

    Sleeper, Wake Up! Death Doesn’t Win | Easter 2025

    Apr 21, 2025·42m
  147. 147

    The Warrior Who Wages War For You | Doubt to Devotion (4)

    Apr 15, 2025·31m
  148. 148

    Used, Attacked, Abused—But Not Abandoned | Doubt to Devotion (3)

    Apr 7, 2025·44m
  149. 149

    Holding On When Life Falls Apart | Doubt to Devotion (2)

    Mar 31, 2025·46m
  150. 150

    The Excellency of God | Chord Cantrell

    Mar 25, 2025·42m