The Bridge 3CU Church Messages

If you wash your hands without soap, are they clean? If you put your clothes in the washer and add no soap, are they clean? Religious activity without the Blood of Jesus applied has the same effect on our soul. Only through the Blood of Jesus are our sins taken care of.

The pressure of pleasing everyone, including ourselves, can be hard. In the first sermon from his series on Colossians, listen as Pastor Newland shares insights on that and other truths found in the first chapter of Colossians.

He understands our challenges, like feeling you are all alone, isolated even with people all around. Remember He cried out from the cross "My God, My God, why have you forsaken " But He sets an example of perseverance and faithfulness, recall in the Garden of Gethsemane He prayed, "Not my Will but Thine be done" Are you in a place of surrender to God? Or are you in a battle between your will His.

Does your life reflect your inner beast or Christ?

Ever said something like, "I am not sure they would fit at our church. Do you know what they've done?" The Apostle Paul was persecuting and supporting the death of Christians before he was an Apostle. Ananias had similar concerns about Paul/Saul but met with him anyway. Listen to hear more...

Why Lord, are these things happening? You want me to do what? Is this really you talking God? This doesn't make sense to me. Can you relate to those feelings? Listen as Pastor Newland shares insights on the Steps to Victory that Gideon went through.

Did you know that athletes/those that complete in athletics is mentioned in the Bible? 2 Timothy 2:5(NKJV) starts out: "And also if anyone competes in athletics..." Other versions use the word "athlete". Even boxing is illuded too. How can what we understand about athletics apply to our walk with God? Listen and see.

What is the significance of Jesus, as the Good Shepherd knowing your name? What other insights are there in John, chapter 10 that reassure us? Listen in...

Did you know pure democracy can be dangerous? Listen as Pastor Chris Newland shares insights on the dangers of pure democracy in our churches and society as we look at multiple historical references from the book of Acts.

As the Pastor preaches from Psalm 103 we are reminded of several reasons to Bless The Lord. During challenges sometimes we focus on the challenge and forget the blessings. Even simple things - like having to turn up the volume on this message can distract us. But it reminds us, maybe to turn up our awareness of all God blesses us with.

Tired? Worn down? How can I find rest while not quitting altogether?

What's the source of your struggle as a Christian?

Your life stormy right now? Let me introduce you to “The Storm Calmer”

So, what does a story about a ride in a combine and the story of Jonah have to do with each other? Listen in...

Wait! What? Curious? Listen to this brief message from Pastor Newland.

As Christian our guiding principle, our constitution should be the Word of God.

Don't let your past, your family's past, or where you come from get in the way of your relationship with God.

Insights on fatherhood including the unique role a father has in raising a child.

We are “The Bridge 3CU Church” — Why? Listen to this brief message from our Pastor and you will hear something that could change your life.

Elisha's servant was in a panic, Elisha prayed that his servant could see God's forces all around them that were on their side. Sometimes God only shows us part of the picture. We need to trust Him with the Big Picture.

You can be changed. You don't have to continue negative behaviors. Out with the Old - In with the New. Listen to hear more.

As we remember those that have gone before, listen as Pastor Newland shares from scripture on running the race that is before us.

How are you dealing with the cumulative stress of change in your life? Listen as Pastor Chris Newland shares insights on re-grounding from the Bible to help break the stress/anxiety cycle.

Given that wanting to be a mother is something special. Should I let anything get in my way?

Be careful that you don't get stuck finding a way to celebrate your victimhood. Be careful that grief doesn't overrun your life by constant reminders. Be careful what you memorialize, what you force yourself to remember, what in essence you celebrate. Take a listen...