The Ranch Church Podcast

Entering God’s Rest, Accepting the Father (Hebrews 4:1–7) - Rick Soto

Sermon from Jan 11th, 2026

 

In Hebrews 4:1–7, we hear the best news: God’s rest is still available, and we’re invited to enter it by faith. This message reframes acceptance, not as self-acceptance, but as Father God’s acceptance of us through the blood of Jesus. From there, real identity, authenticity, and spiritual power begin to take root, and the inner conflicts that keep us restless start to lose their grip.

We also trace the warning behind the passage, Israel received good news but didn’t benefit because they weren’t united by faith. The invitation stands for us today: don’t harden your heart, don’t drift into unbelief, and don’t settle for a version of “rest” that leaves God out.

Key Scriptures
Hebrews 4:1–7, Psalm 95 (referenced), Exodus 19:3–6, Exodus 23:20–33, Romans 3 (referenced)

Key Themes

• God’s rest is promised, available, and entered by faith

• The difference between cultural self-acceptance and God’s acceptance

• Identity and inner peace flow from God’s finished work, not our self-effort

• A warning and an invitation, don’t miss what God is offering today

Jesus Greater Than Moses, Finishing Well in Faith (Hebrews 3) - Jeff Clay

Sermon from Jan 4th, 2026

 

Hebrews chapter 3 confronts a critical question for every believer: will we finish well? In this message, we’re reminded that while Moses was the greatest figure in Israel’s history, faithful as a servant and prophet, Jesus is infinitely greater. He is both the Apostle sent from the Father and the perfect High Priest who brings us full access to God.

The writer of Hebrews warns new believers, and us today, not to drift into unbelief when hardship comes. Using Israel’s wilderness story and Psalm 95, we see how a strong beginning can still end tragically if faith gives way to disbelief. The issue isn’t a lack of miracles or evidence. It’s a hardened heart that forgets what God has already done.

The call is urgent and personal: today, if you hear His voice, don’t harden your heart. Encourage one another daily, hold fast to the hope we first confessed, and trust that God will do exactly what He has promised.

Key Scriptures
Hebrews 3:1–19, Numbers 12:6–8, Exodus 3, Psalm 95

Key Themes

• Jesus is greater than Moses, servant versus Son

• The danger of unbelief after a strong spiritual beginning

• Why disbelief leads to disobedience

• The importance of encouragement and community

• “Today” as the moment to respond, believe, and persevere

Jesus, Glory, Christmas - Hebrews 2:12 with Rick Soto

Jeff Clay- Holding Fast: Anchored in Christ Amid the Storms

Sermon from 12.14.25

Hebrews 1 - How Angels See Christmas - Rick Soto

In this message from Hebrews 1, Pastor Rick Soto teaches us how angels see Christmas. While we often view the season through tradition and celebration, Scripture shows a different angle: the unseen realm watching the eternal Son step into the world. Hebrews 1 walks us through Old Testament promises that point to Jesus as fully God, worshiped by every angel, and superior to every spiritual power.

Rick explains what the Bible actually says about angels, why their anticipation of Christmas matters, and how Jesus becoming the Son of God in history opens the door for us to be born again. The heart of the message is simple: Christmas is heaven’s joy breaking into our world, and Jesus is the One who will never leave or forsake us.

Key Themes
• Angels as witnesses to God’s plan
• Jesus worshiped as God
• Christmas and the unseen realm
• What it means to be born again
• Confidence in Jesus’ promise: He will never leave us