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Poplar Ridge Christian Church
Poplar Ridge Christian Church is located in Piney Flats, Tennessee! Our mission is to Love God and Love People and to be a place that you can call home for your family.
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Poplar Ridge Christian ChurchLet’s Talk with Tanner Perry: From Growing Up at PRCC to Leading Worship
Tanner Perry has been part of Poplar Ridge Christian Church his entire life. From growing up in the church to serving on the worship team for years, and…
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Why Do We Give? | Why Do We Do That?
Why does the church talk about giving? What's the purpose of tithes and offerings? And what does our money have to do with our relationship with God? In Week 5…
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Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? | Why Do We Do That?
Why do we take communion? Why the bread and the cup? And why did Jesus tell His followers to remember Him? In Week 3 of Why Do We Do That?, we look at the…
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Why Do We Sing in Church? | Why Do We Do That?
Why do we sing every week? Is singing simply part of the service, or is there a deeper purpose behind it? In Week 2 of Why Do We Do That?, we explore the…
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Why Do We Go to Church Every Week? | Why Do We Do That?
Why does gathering together matter? Is church simply something we attend, or are we part of something bigger? In Week 1 of Why Do We Do That?, we look at why…
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Faith that Endures | James
What does it look like to live with faith when life gets difficult? In the final chapter of James, we're challenged to live with integrity, remain patient in…
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Are you wasting your life? | James
We only get one life, and none of us knows how much time we have. James challenges us to stop living as if tomorrow is guaranteed and start living with purpose…
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When Faith Gets Personal | James
What happens when our faith collides with our pride, our desires, and the way we want to live? James gets personal. He challenges us to take an honest look at…
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Faithful Speech | James
Your words matter. Yesterday, we looked at James 3:1–12 and talked about the incredible power of our words. A few words can encourage someone, destroy…
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Is Your Faith Dead? | James
Can someone have faith without action? James challenges us to examine whether our faith is alive and active. Discover what genuine faith looks like and why it…
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What Overflow Service Looks Like, Building Plans & What’s Next at Poplar Ridge
What’s happening at Poplar Ridge right now and where are we headed? In this episode, Matt and Brad sit down for a behind-the-scenes look at the current state…
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You Might Be More Judgmental Than You Think | James
We all have a tendency to rank people, to decide who matters, who belongs, and who deserves our attention. But James reminds us that the world's ranking system…
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Faith in Trials | James
Faith isn't just about hearing God's Word—it's about living it. This message explores where temptation comes from, how to overcome it, and what authentic faith…
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When Your Faith Gets Tested | James
Why does God allow trials? James doesn’t promise an easy life, but he does promise that God can use every challenge to grow our faith. Discover how God meets…
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Building a Church Where No One Walks Alone | Find Your People
Jesus didn’t come to build an audience. He came to build a family. In the final message of our Find Your People series, we explore God’s design for biblical…
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How Casey Blevins Went from Ridge Kid to Leading Ridge Kids ⭐
Casey Blevins has called Poplar Ridge home for most of her life. She grew up here, was shaped by this church, served as a teacher for years, and now leads the…
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Why Should Christians Be Different? | Find Your People
The world teaches us to look out for ourselves. Jesus calls us to look out for one another. Join us as we discover how the early church became known for their…
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Do You Really See People? | Find Your People
In a world that moves faster than ever, it’s easy to miss the people right in front of us. In Week 6 of Find Your People at Poplar Ridge Christian Church, we…
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Who's Carrying You? | Find Your People
Life gets heavy. The question is: who’s walking with you through it? In Week 5 of Find Your People, at Poplar Ridge Christian Church, we look at the friends…
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Sharing Life | Find Your People
We were never meant to simply attend church—we were meant to share life together. In the story of Zacchaeus in Luke19:1–10, we see how one invitation around a…
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Brad Perry talks about his journey to Poplar Ridge and what God has done in 28 years of his ministry
In this episode of Let’s Talk, Lead Minister Brad Perry shares the story of how God led him to Poplar Ridge and reflects on 28 years of ministry. From the…
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Can anyone really know me? | Find Your People
Have you ever wondered, “If people really knew me, would they still love me?” Most of us long for deep relationships, but we’re afraid of being fully known. So…
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What Kind of Friend Are You? | Find Your People
We all want deep friendships and meaningful community, but what if finding your people starts with becoming the kind of person who shows up for others? In Luke…
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How do I impact the next generation? | Home Sweet Home
We have a role to impact the next generation. Join us as we dive into how to do that.
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Matt Mangrum talks about stepping into a New Associate Pastor Role | Let’s Talk Podcast
Welcome back to the Let’s Talk Podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about a brand new ministry season at Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Matt shares about…
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How should I lead my home? | Home Sweet Home
Yesterday, we looked at Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:24–27 and were reminded that every home is built on something. The storms of life will come, but homes built…
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Legacy That Lasts | Home Sweet Home
In 2 Timothy 2:1–2, Paul the Apostle reminds Timothy that faith is meant to be passed on. The greatest legacy we leave may not be money, success, or…
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How do I lead faithfully in my home? | Home Sweet Home
Happy Mother's Day! Today we talk about how to lead faithfully in your home.
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How do you keep your faith on fire? | Home Sweet Home
Paul tells timothy to put more wood on the fire. His faith has ben passed down from grandmother, to his mother, and now to him. He has a gift to preach but he…
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Let's Talk Podcast: Elijah Grubbs talks about returning to Poplar Ridge and what he's excited about
Join us to listen in to our new youth minister, Elijah Grubbs, as he speaks about returning to Poplar Ridge and stepping into a new role.
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No More Normal | Your Calling Is Greater Than Your Past
Jesus didn’t shame Peter, He restored him. Your failures don’t cancel your purpose.
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Jesus Shows Up In Ordinary Moments | No More Normal
After the resurrection, Jesus cooked breakfast. God often meets us not in the spectacular but in everyday life.
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Seeing is Believing | No More Normal
Doubt doesn’t disqualify you from faith. In this message from John 20:24–31, we look at Thomas—the disciple who struggled to believe. While others had seen the…
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No More Normal: The Morning That Changed Everything
An empty tomb turned grief into hope. Because Jesus rose, your past, your shame, and even death itself no longer have the final word.
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No More Normal: The King Who Chose the Cross
Jesus stood before earthly power yet carried heavenly authority. The cross was not forced upon Him He chose it for you.
Poplar Ridge Christian ChurchLet's Talk Podcast: John Leffler talks about stepping into the Senior's Minister role!
Join us as we launch a new podcast called Let's Talk! We will have conversations with staff, leadership, and key leaders in our church a long with discussing…
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No More Normal - When God is in Control
In John 18, everything seems to fall apart. Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and surrounded by chaos, yet nothing is actually out of control. Even in the darkest…
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No More Normal | When Jesus Promised You Would Never Be Alone
The night before everything changed, Jesus spoke peace into anxious hearts. In a world full of uncertainty, His promise still stands today: you are not…
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The Blessed Life | Can You Really Be Content No Matter What?
📍 Poplar Ridge Christian ChurchContentment often feels just out of reach. In this sermon, we look at Paul’s words from Philippians 4 and discover what it means…
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The Blessed Life | Is Giving Supposed to Feel Like This?
Many people view giving as an obligation, but Scripture paints a very different picture. In this message, we explore the joy of giving and how generosity…
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Come Follow Me | Am I Following Jesus Alone or Together?
Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. In this message we explore how discipleship is formed in community and lived out on mission. Jesus calls…
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Come Follow Me | What Does It Actually Look Like to Follow Jesus?
Following Jesus is more than a label. It is a way of life. In this message from 1 Peter 2:21, we explore how Jesus sets the example for us and what it means to…
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Come Follow Me | Is Following Jesus Worth the Cost?
Scripture: Luke 9:23–26 Description: Jesus is honest about the cost of discipleship. In Luke 9:23–26, we wrestle with the hard question of surrender…
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Come Follow Me | What Is Jesus Really Asking of You?
When Jesus called the first disciples, He didn’t ask for a résumé. He asked for their trust. In Matthew 4:18–22, we explore what Jesus is really inviting us…
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Love Came Down | Hope Has Come
Christmas is the story of God coming near. In John 1:1–14, we’re reminded that Jesus didn’t remain distant or detached. He stepped into our world, our pain…
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Joy to the World | Hope Has Come
Joy is more than a feeling—it’s a response to what God has done. 📖 Scripture: Luke 2 📍 Poplar Ridge Christian Church
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Peace on Earth | Hope Has Come
Peace can feel hard to find, especially during the busiest and most stressful season of the year. This message looks at the angel’s announcement in Luke 2 and…
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More Than We Can Handle | Prayers in the Prison
Sometimes doing the right thing still lands you in a hard place. In Acts 16:22–34, Paul and Silas are beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—yet at midnight…
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More Than We Can Handle | When the Church Depends
We say “God, we depend on You,” but often we live like everything depends on us. In this episode, we walk through Acts 12:1–17 and see the early church facing…
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More Than We Can Handle | Pray Bold
Most of us treat prayer like a last resort—and when we finally pray, we play it safe. In this episode, we look at Acts 4:23–31 and learn how the early church…
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ALL IN | Jesus in My Relationships
Relationships can be complicated—but they don’t have to control you.In Colossians 3:18–4:1, Paul shows us how to let Jesus shape the way we love, lead, and…
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All In | How to be a winner
Everybody wants to win—but what if the only way to win is to die?In Colossians 3:1–17, Paul shows us what it takes to be part of the winning team with Jesus…
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All In | Own Your Faith
Faith isn’t something you drift into—it’s something you decide to grow in. In Colossians 2:8–23, Paul challenges us to stop letting culture, comfort, or…
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What is home? | Homecoming Sunday 2025
Join us as we welcome back Caleb Gilmore and Celebrate 183 years of ministry!
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All In | The Mystery Revealed
Ever wonder what God is really up to? In Colossians 1:24–2:7, Paul uncovers the “mystery” that changes everything—Christ alive in you. Find out how that truth…
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All In | The One and Only
Our culture offers a thousand “saviors,” but Colossians 1:15–23 declares Jesus as the image of the invisible God—the only One worth building your life on…
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All In | Christ Over All
What happens when Jesus really takes first place in your life? In Colossians 1:1–14, we see that Christ isn’t an add-on—He’s everything. Discover how the…
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David and Goliath: Who Are You With? Facing Goliath
When Goliath steps onto the battlefield, who are you standing with—frozen like the Israelites or moving with faith like David? In this message from 1 Samuel…
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More Than Enough | Facing Goliath
We live in a world that screams “not enough”—not enough money, not enough time, not enough of you. But what if God has already given us everything we need?…