Willow Ridge Sermons

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Local sermon audio with steady biblical urgency.

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Willow Ridge Sermons is a steady stream of church-service preaching rooted in Matthew, John, Hebrews, and other biblical passages. The messages are direct, often beginning with a familiar story before pressing toward worship, confession, and practical obedience.

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About Willow Ridge Sermons

Willow Ridge Sermons offers sermon audio with the texture of a live church service. The pacing is measured. Messages often begin with a greeting, an invitation to open a Bible, and a small glimpse of congregational life before turning toward the chosen passage. Recent episodes are anchored heavily in Matthew, especially Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. The preaching returns again and again to the difference between outward religious behavior and inward transformation. That concern shapes sermons on giving, prayer, fasting, anger, reconciliation, lust, divorce, marriage, and love for enemies. The Easter episode moves through John 20, focusing on the risen Jesus speaking peace, power, and purpose to fearful disciples. Baptism, confession, mission, and gospel witness also appear as signs of a church trying to name what God is doing among its people. The show can be warmly conversational, with jokes about bacon breakfast or references to Morgan Freeman roles, but those moments usually serve a sharper turn. A familiar illustration becomes a question about masks, motives, obedience, and whether faith is being performed for others. The style is monologic and text-driven. It repeats key phrases until the point lands. It asks direct questions and then circles back through Scripture for support. The teaching is plainspoken without being casual about the stakes. Sin, repentance, holiness, salvation, and the authority of Jesus are treated as urgent matters. Listeners should expect clear Christian teaching rather than detached religious commentary. They should also expect episodes to carry the imperfections of live sermon audio: repeated phrases, service transitions, and occasional transcript-like roughness. For those seeking polished interview pacing, it may feel slow. For those looking for earnest Bible preaching that moves from doctrine into ordinary life, the show has a clear lane.

Made for: For listeners seeking Christian sermon teaching that is warm, direct, and rooted in Scripture. It especially suits people who want messages that move from biblical explanation into repentance, obedience, worship, and daily discipleship.

What sets it apart: The show keeps the full live-sermon shape intact, including congregational texture, asides, and repeated application. Its recent emphasis on the Sermon on the Mount gives it a sustained focus on motives, holiness, and visible faith.

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Sermon audio from Sunday services at Willow Ridge Church.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Willow Ridge Sermons turns close biblical teaching into direct questions about conduct, conviction, and life with God.

Willow Ridge Sermons keeps an open Bible at the center, moving passage by passage from interpretation to personal response. Teaching from Matthew addresses marriage, lust, enemy love, and repentance, while sermons from John and Isaiah connect the resurrection and incarnation to…

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That 'love your neighbor' loophole gets smaller when Bo Bradbury reaches the stranger in Leviticus.

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  • your Bible open while Matthew's command to love enemies gets uncomfortably specific
  • a challenge to examine the intentions behind your choices about marriage and desire
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Sermon on the Mountrepentance and obedienceprayer and fastinggiving with right motiveslove for enemiesmarriage and divorcelust and holinessbaptism and gospel witness

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The Book of Matthew • Matthew 6:1-8; 16-18Apr 12, 2026

A Matthew 6 sermon questions the motives behind visible acts of obedience.

In this Matthew 6 sermon, the preacher asks what obedience is for when other people are watching. Morgan Freeman's film roles supply the comparison: an actor can make an audience believe he is someone else.

Easter 2026 • John 20:19-29Apr 5, 2026

An Easter sermon moves from Jesus' peace and the Holy Spirit to a call to believe and confess Christ.

Jesus appears to the disciples in a room, and the preacher begins with the peace he speaks to them. From there, the Easter sermon follows Jesus breathing on the disciples, telling them to receive the Holy Spirit, and sending them with a purpose.

The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:27-32Mar 1, 2026

A direct sermon on lust, bodily holiness, and fleeing sexual temptation.

Matthew 5 frames this episode as a sober teaching on where sexual sin begins, with Jesus' warning treated as more than a concern about outward behavior.

Easter 2026 • John 20:19-29

An Easter sermon on Thomas, baptism, and the peace, power, and purpose Jesus gives his people.

Willow Ridge Sermons marks Easter through John 20, centering on Jesus' appearance to the disciples and Thomas's confession as a frame for Christian life.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Misunderstood • Week 11

    ·53m
  2. 2

    Standalone Sermons • Beau Bradberry

    ·53m
  3. 3

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:33-42

    ·44m
  4. 4

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:27-30

    ·48m
  5. 5

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:27-32

    ·37m
  6. 6

    Standalone Sermons • David Allen

    ·41m
  7. 7

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:21-26

    ·56m
  8. 8

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:17-20

    ·31m
  9. 9

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:13-16

    ·47m
  10. 10

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:1-12

    ·56m
  11. 11

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 4:12-25

    ·50m
  12. 12

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 4:1-11

    ·46m
  13. 13

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 3:1-17

    ·52m
  14. 14

    New Year's Prayer Breakfast • 2025

    ·48m
  15. 15

    Love Came Down • He Came to Serve Us

    ·41m
  16. 16

    Love Came Down • He Came to Show Us

    ·49m
  17. 17

    Sunday Seminar • Grayson Bradberry

    ·31m
  18. 18

    Daniel • Week 16

    ·39m
  19. 19

    Daniel • Week 15

    ·58m
  20. 20

    Daniel • Week 14

    ·55m
  21. 21

    Daniel • Week 13

    ·52m
  22. 22

    Daniel • Week 12

    ·58m
  23. 23

    Daniel • Week 11

    ·53m
  24. 24

    Daniel • Week 10

    ·47m
  25. 25

    Daniel • Week 9

    ·40m
  26. 26

    Daniel • Week 8

    ·58m
  27. 27

    Daniel • Week 7

    ·59m
  28. 28

    Standalone Sermons • Dr. Sam John

    ·52m
  29. 29

    Daniel • Week 4

    ·47m
  30. 30

    Daniel • Week 3

    ·53m
  31. 31

    Daniel • Week 2

    ·52m
  32. 32

    Daniel • Week 1

    ·47m
  33. 33

    Genesis Week 41 | Be Blessed

    ·56m
  34. 34

    Genesis Week 40 | Pour Out Your Life

    ·59m
  35. 35

    Genesis Week 39 | We Need Godly Men

    ·58m
  36. 36

    Genesis Week 38 | Living In God's Faithfulness

    ·45m
  37. 37

    Genesis Week 37 | When God Is Preparing You

    ·58m
  38. 38

    Genesis Week 36 | Toxic People & Godly People – Part 2

    ·1h 2m
  39. 39

    Genesis Week 35 | Toxic People & Godly People – Part 1

    ·58m
  40. 40

    Genesis Week 34 | Authority Issues

    ·45m
  41. 41

    Structure | Worship

    ·46m
  42. 42

    Structure | Fellowship

    ·43m
  43. 43

    Structure | Discipleship

    ·55m
  44. 44

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Prodigal Son

    ·46m
  45. 45

    The Jesus Stories | Anxiety

    ·43m
  46. 46

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Sower

    ·41m
  47. 47

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Pearl

    ·50m
  48. 48

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Sheep & Goats

    ·31m
  49. 49

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Unforgiving Servant

    ·38m
  50. 50

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Good Samaritan

    ·42m
  51. 51

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Rich Man & Lazarus

    ·43m
  52. 52

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the House on the Rock

    ·38m
  53. 53

    The Jesus Stories | The Story of the Rich Fool

    ·39m
  54. 54

    Sunday Seminar | Robert Stevens

    ·40m
  55. 55

    Easter 2026 • John 20:19-29

    Pastor Dave delivers an Easter sermon at Willow Ridge Church focusing on John 20:19-29.

    ·35m·3 clips
  56. 56

    Love Came Down • He Came to Be With Us

    Josh Nix, a staff member at Willow Ridge Church, preaches the opening sermon of the Christmas series.

    ·39m·3 clips
  57. 57

    Daniel • Week 6

    A pastor introduces a sermon on Daniel chapter 4, encourages first-time guests, and promotes an upcoming Harvest Hangout event with a challenge to invite others.

    ·51m
  58. 58

    Christmas Eve 2025 • He Came to Save Us

    A Christmas Eve sermon at Willow Ridge Church where the pastor engages children in a discussion about the true meaning of Christmas.

    ·32m
  59. 59

    Titus • Week 2

    A sermon warning against false teachers and distorted gospels, urging listeners to stand firm in the true gospel of Christ.

    ·58m
  60. 60

    Daniel • Week 5

    A sermon introduction at Willow Ridge Church, welcoming guests and preparing to teach from Daniel chapter 3.

    ·54m
  61. 61

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:43-48

    ·36m
  62. 62

    Misunderstood • Week 10

    ·42m
  63. 63

    Misunderstood • Week 9

    ·36m
  64. 64

    Misunderstood • Week 8

    ·53m
  65. 65

    Misunderstood • Week 7

    ·44m
  66. 66

    Misunderstood • Week 6

    ·47m
  67. 67

    Misunderstood • Week 5

    ·45m
  68. 68

    Misunderstood • Week 4

    ·43m
  69. 69

    Misunderstood • Week 3

    ·46m
  70. 70

    Misunderstood • Week 2

    ·43m
  71. 71

    Misunderstood • Week 1

    ·53m
  72. 72

    Joel • Week 4

    ·50m
  73. 73

    Joel • Week 3

    ·52m
  74. 74

    Joel • Week 2

    ·52m
  75. 75

    Joel • Week 1

    ·56m
  76. 76

    The Cross • Week 3

    ·36m
  77. 77

    The Cross • Week 2

    ·43m
  78. 78

    The Cross • Week 1

    ·51m
  79. 79

    Titus • Week 6

    ·50m
  80. 80

    Titus • Week 5

    ·49m
  81. 81

    Titus • Week 4

    ·38m
  82. 82

    Titus • Week 3

    ·1h
  83. 83

    Titus • Week 1

    ·45m
  84. 84

    Genesis Week 51 • Looking Back & Moving Forward

    ·46m
  85. 85

    Genesis Week 50 • Family Lessons

    ·1h 2m
  86. 86

    Genesis Week 49 • Faith

    ·53m
  87. 87

    Genesis Week 48 • Moving Forward

    ·46m
  88. 88

    Genesis Week 47 • Story of Forgiveness

    ·1h 5m
  89. 89

    Genesis Week 46 • From Famine to Feast

    ·53m
  90. 90

    Genesis Week 45 • Heavenly Perspective

    ·52m
  91. 91

    New Year's Prayer Breakfast • Looking Ahead to 2025

    ·42m
  92. 92

    Christmas Eve 2024 • Faith Lessons from the Life of Simeon

    ·35m
  93. 93

    The Characters of Christmas Week 5 • Faith Lessons from the Lives of the Wise Men

    ·1h 4m
  94. 94

    The Characters of Christmas Week 4 • Faith Lessons from the Lives of the Shepherds

    ·55m
  95. 95

    The Characters of Christmas Week 3 • Faith Lessons from the Life of Joseph

    ·51m
  96. 96

    The Characters of Christmas Week 2 • Faith Lessons from the Life of Mary

    ·42m
  97. 97

    The Characters of Christmas Week 1 • Faith Lessons from the Life of Zechariah

    ·55m
  98. 98

    Genesis Week 44 | Writing Your Testimony

    ·58m
  99. 99

    Genesis Week 43 | Can I Trust God's Word?

    ·1h 1m
  100. 100

    Genesis Week 42 | No Place for Favoritism

    ·41m
  101. 101

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 6:1-8; 16-18

    Hidden gem

    Willow Ridge Sermons uses Matthew 6:1-8 and 16-18 to ask why visible devotion can turn into performance.

    Apr 12, 2026·31m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Easter 2026 • John 20:19-29

    Willow Ridge Sermons' Easter 2026 message in John 20:19-29 centers on Thomas's demand to see the nail marks before believing.

    Apr 5, 2026·31m·2 clips
  103. 103

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:43-48

    Bo opens Willow Ridge Sermons Podcast with a non-dominant-hand toothbrush anecdote to argue that Jesus often commands what feels unnatural.

    Mar 29, 2026·36m·2 clips
  104. 104

    Standalone Sermons • Beau Bradberry

    Pastor Beau Bradberry shares a special message from Hebrews 10, deviating from the usual series to address what God has laid on his heart for the congregation.

    Mar 22, 2026·53m
  105. 105

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:33-42

    A sermon on Matthew 5:33-42 from the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that kingdom actions are evidence of God's work, not human effort.

    Mar 15, 2026·44m
  106. 106

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:27-30

    A pastor at Willow Ridge Church preaches through Matthew 5:31-32 on divorce and biblical marriage, placing Jesus' teaching in the context of first-century rabbinical divorce laws that allowed men to dismiss their wives for burning supper or finding a prettier woman.

    Mar 8, 2026·48m·3 clips
  107. 107

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:27-32

    A pastor at Willow Ridge Church preaches Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus' teaching that looking at a woman with lustful intent constitutes adultery of the heart.

    Mar 1, 2026·37m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Standalone Sermons • David Allen

    Feb 22, 2026·41m
  109. 109

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:21-26

    Feb 15, 2026·56m
  110. 110

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:17-20

    Feb 8, 2026·31m
  111. 111

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:13-16

    Feb 1, 2026·47m
  112. 112

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 5:1-12

    Jan 25, 2026·56m
  113. 113

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 4:12-25

    Jan 18, 2026·50m
  114. 114

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 4:1-11

    Jan 11, 2026·46m
  115. 115

    The Book of Matthew • Matthew 3:1-17

    Jan 4, 2026·52m
  116. 116

    New Year's Prayer Breakfast • 2025

    Dec 28, 2025·48m
  117. 117

    Christmas Eve 2025 • He Came to Save Us

    Dec 25, 2025·32m
  118. 118

    Love Came Down • He Came to Serve Us

    Dec 21, 2025·41m
  119. 119

    Love Came Down • He Came to Show Us

    Dec 14, 2025·49m
  120. 120

    Sunday Seminar • Grayson Bradberry

    Dec 7, 2025·31m
  121. 121

    Love Came Down • He Came to Be With Us

    Josh Nix introduces himself and shares his surprise at being asked to preach again, while noting Pastor Bo is away on a mission trip.

    Dec 7, 2025·39m
  122. 122

    Daniel • Week 16

    Nov 30, 2025·39m
  123. 123

    Daniel • Week 15

    Nov 23, 2025·58m
  124. 124

    Daniel • Week 14

    Nov 16, 2025·55m
  125. 125

    Daniel • Week 13

    Nov 9, 2025·52m
  126. 126

    Daniel • Week 12

    Nov 2, 2025·58m
  127. 127

    Daniel • Week 11

    Oct 26, 2025·53m
  128. 128

    Daniel • Week 10

    Oct 19, 2025·47m
  129. 129

    Daniel • Week 9

    Oct 12, 2025·40m
  130. 130

    Daniel • Week 8

    Oct 5, 2025·58m
  131. 131

    Daniel • Week 7

    Sep 28, 2025·59m
  132. 132

    Daniel • Week 6

    Sep 21, 2025·51m
  133. 133

    Standalone Sermons • Dr. Sam John

    Sep 14, 2025·52m
  134. 134

    Daniel • Week 5

    Sep 7, 2025·54m
  135. 135

    Daniel • Week 4

    Aug 31, 2025·47m
  136. 136

    Daniel • Week 3

    Aug 24, 2025·53m
  137. 137

    Daniel • Week 2

    Aug 17, 2025·52m
  138. 138

    Daniel • Week 1

    Aug 10, 2025·47m
  139. 139

    Misunderstood • Week 11

    Aug 3, 2025·53m
  140. 140

    Misunderstood • Week 10

    Jul 27, 2025·42m
  141. 141

    Misunderstood • Week 9

    Jul 20, 2025·36m
  142. 142

    Misunderstood • Week 8

    Jul 13, 2025·53m
  143. 143

    Misunderstood • Week 7

    Jul 6, 2025·44m
  144. 144

    Misunderstood • Week 6

    Jun 29, 2025·47m
  145. 145

    Misunderstood • Week 5

    Jun 22, 2025·45m
  146. 146

    Misunderstood • Week 4

    Jun 15, 2025·43m
  147. 147

    Misunderstood • Week 3

    Jun 8, 2025·46m
  148. 148

    Misunderstood • Week 2

    Jun 1, 2025·43m
  149. 149

    Misunderstood • Week 1

    May 25, 2025·53m
  150. 150

    Joel • Week 4

    May 18, 2025·50m
  151. 151

    Luke Week 1 • Luke 4

    Jan 10, 2021·42m
  152. 152

    Global Missions Week • Matthew 28 & Acts 1

    Jan 3, 2021·1h
  153. 153

    Christmas Week 4 • Luke 2:22-52

    Dec 27, 2020·39m
  154. 154

    Christmas Eve 2020 • Isaiah 9:6-7

    Dec 25, 2020·27m
  155. 155

    Christmas Week 3 • Luke 2:1-20

    Dec 20, 2020·41m
  156. 156

    Christmas Week 2 • Luke 1:36-56

    Dec 13, 2020·44m
  157. 157

    Christmas Week 1 • Luke 1:26-38

    Dec 6, 2020·40m
  158. 158

    Judges Week 11 • Judges 19

    Nov 29, 2020·47m
  159. 159

    Judges Week 10 • Judges 17-18

    Nov 22, 2020·48m
  160. 160

    Judges Week 9 • Judges 14-16

    Nov 15, 2020·50m
  161. 161

    Judges Week 8 • Judges 13

    Nov 8, 2020·39m
  162. 162

    Judges Week 7 • Judges 10:6-12:15

    Nov 1, 2020·45m
  163. 163

    Judges Week 6 • Judges 8:1-10:5

    Oct 25, 2020·52m
  164. 164

    Judges Week 5 • Judges 7

    Oct 18, 2020·46m
  165. 165

    Judges Week 4 • Judges 6

    Oct 11, 2020·43m
  166. 166

    Judges Week 3 • Judges 4-5

    Oct 4, 2020·41m
  167. 167

    Judges Week 2 • Judges 3:7-31

    Sep 27, 2020·41m
  168. 168

    Judges Week 1 • Judges 1:1-3:6

    Sep 20, 2020·34m
  169. 169

    Family Traits Week 5 • Community

    Sep 13, 2020·45m
  170. 170

    Family Traits Week 4 • Serving

    Sep 6, 2020·42m
  171. 171

    Family Traits Week 3 • Accountability

    Aug 30, 2020·33m
  172. 172

    Family Traits Week 2 • Missions

    Aug 23, 2020·37m
  173. 173

    Family Traits Week 1 • Truth

    Aug 16, 2020·42m
  174. 174

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders • Matthew 7:24-27

    Aug 9, 2020·38m
  175. 175

    The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Luke 15:1-7

    Aug 2, 2020·34m
  176. 176

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan • Luke 10:25-37

    Jul 26, 2020·37m
  177. 177

    The Parable of the Great Banquet • Luke 14:12-24

    Jul 19, 2020·39m
  178. 178

    The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35

    Jul 12, 2020·36m
  179. 179

    The Parable of the Rich Fool • Luke 12:13-21

    Jul 5, 2020·37m
  180. 180

    The Parable of the Sheep and Goats • Matthew 25:31-46

    Jun 28, 2020·34m
  181. 181

    The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector • Luke 18:9-14

    Jun 21, 2020·33m
  182. 182

    The Parable of the Sower • Matthew 13:1-9

    Jun 14, 2020·28m
  183. 183

    The Parable of the Talents • Matthew 25:14-30

    Jun 7, 2020·29m
  184. 184

    Micah Week 6 • Micah 7:1-20

    May 31, 2020·27m
  185. 185

    Micah Week 5 • Micah 6:1-16

    May 24, 2020·27m
  186. 186

    Micah Week 4 • Micah 4:9-5:14

    May 17, 2020·26m
  187. 187

    Micah Week 3 • Micah 4:1-8

    May 10, 2020·28m
  188. 188

    Micah Week 2 • Micah 3:1-12

    May 3, 2020·28m
  189. 189

    Micah Week 1 • Micah 1:1-2:13

    Apr 26, 2020·28m
  190. 190

    Galatians Week 14 • Galatians 6:6-18

    Apr 19, 2020·29m
  191. 191

    Easter Week 2 • John 20:19-23

    Apr 13, 2020·27m
  192. 192

    Easter Week 1 • Matthew 21:1-17

    Apr 5, 2020·22m
  193. 193

    Galatians Week 13 • Galatians 5:26-6:5

    Mar 29, 2020·24m
  194. 194

    Galatians Week 12 • Galatians 5:16-25

    Mar 22, 2020·25m
  195. 195

    Galatians Week 11 • Galatians 5:1-15

    Mar 15, 2020·40m
  196. 196

    Galatians Week 10 • Galatians 4:21-31

    Mar 8, 2020·43m
  197. 197

    Galatians Week 9 • Galatians 4:8-20

    Mar 1, 2020·36m
  198. 198

    Galatians Week 8 • Galatians 3:26-4:7

    Feb 23, 2020·38m
  199. 199

    Galatians Week 7 • Galatians 3:15-25

    Feb 16, 2020·34m
  200. 200

    Galatians Week 6 • Galatians 3:1-14

    Feb 9, 2020·35m
  201. 201

    Galatians Week 5 • Galatians 2:15-21

    Feb 2, 2020·24m
  202. 202

    Galatians Week 4 • Galatians 2:11-21

    Jan 26, 2020·37m
  203. 203

    Galatians Week 3 • Galatians 2:1-10

    Jan 19, 2020·34m
  204. 204

    Galatians Week 2 • Galatians 1:10-24

    Jan 12, 2020·38m
  205. 205

    Galatians Week 1 • Galatians 1:1-9

    Jan 5, 2020·31m