The Bridge Church Sermons

We're all disciples of someone or something. The question is not "if" we're being discipled, it's if we know what we're being discipled by. And this is important to know because who we're becoming is important. Becoming more like Jesus isn't something we stumble into—it requires daily intentional abiding with God and with gospel community. Trying to run the...

Before we are asked to do anything for God, He invites us to be with Him. Intimacy with Jesus is the goal. But so often, our presence with God takes a backseat to performance. There is work to be done, accomplishments to be won… We forget the truth of Psalm 46:10—that we know God best when we are still before Him. We will never stumble into godliness. To be transformed by Christ requires daily pre...

Did you start the new year with goals and resolutions? If you're honest, how many of you are four days in and have already missed a mark or given up? When our attempts at self-improvement fall short, we will come face to face with the reality that we still carry the same worries and fears, the same sadness, burdens, and hardships we did before attempted to improve. Why? Because what we need a...

Now what? Christmas is over. The tree comes down, the decorations tuck away... our focus begins to change.  But Christmas is only the beginning of the story—of a new hope for the world then, and for us now. What do we do when the festivities are over but the true spirit of the day is meant to continue?  Support the show

It is not WITHIN US to rescue ourselves. It is not AROUND US as if circumstances could save us.  It is not ABOVE US because we have no ability on our own to reach upward  for our rescue. It is TO US. "For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given,  and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called  Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.&quot...

It is not WITHIN US to rescue ourselves. It is not AROUND US as if circumstances could save us.  It is not ABOVE US because we have no ability on our own to reach upward  for our rescue. It is TO US. "For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given,  and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called  Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.&quot...

When we focus in on the witnesses of the first Christmas, the shepherds stand out for good reason. The shepherds cared for animals who were considered with more worth than even the shepherds themselves were, and they were the ones to receive the news of Jesus.  They were the outcasts, castaways, considered lower than their own sheep... and yet the glorious news of Jesus was theirs to show us somet...

Presence > Presents It's a simple equation. On the first Christmas, the greatest present came in the form of God's presence. Lying in a manger, God took on the form of a human, humbled and obedient, so that we might experience the greatest love the world would ever know. Isn't love the point of every good gift? The first Christmas would argue so. What would it look like to give m...

It is estimated that Americans will spend more than $4.5 billion on Christmas this year.  This time of year is naturally riddled with a wanting for more things, and it shadows the actual longing of our souls.  Here’s the truth: What is temporary can never satisfy an eternal longing. But you don’t have to keep drinking from wells that still leave you thirsty.  1. Jesus is a planned presence 2. Jesu...

At the end of the Old Testament, the promise of a Messiah is prophesied. What came next?  Approximately 400 years of silence.  Centuries passed, waiting for the coming of this promised Messiah. Life went on… as did the longing for this promised hope of a King.  And then, one day, an angel appears to Mary. The news she receives is unexpected, even daunting. Yet we read her response, described in on...

When the disciples could ask Jesus to teach them anything, they asked this: “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1).  Here’s why: Prayer is a declaration of war on this self-centered, self-sufficient, short-term kind of living. Prayer is the spinal column of your walk with God, deeply and inextricably connected to the way you walk.  When you think about the rhythms of your life, is prayer a priority?...

There is an empire that is ruling the world. And in case you’ve never been told, there are times when resistance is a good thing.  And here’s why: the world is full of things that get in the way of our view of God.  In order to receive from God, we need to be willing to resist our false ideas of God. God is not after creating convenience for us, and we need to resist the thought that God is not mo...

We live in a culture where busyness is glorified. The more you do, the more accomplished you are. We've turned rest into something we feel guilty about, or we allow it to convince us that we are lazy. We can so easily fail to be satisfied with what we have and have been given. However, here's the truth about who we are: We are finite beings who aren't created to carry the weight of...

The things we do in life always do something to us. From simple things such as how much sleep we get each night to how often we look at our phones, everything we do plays a part into the person we are and who we are becoming.  A question to ask ourselves then is, "What are the habits that I've been allowing to shape who I am?" There is a concept called The Rule of Life. We all have...

You’re just too young. You’re just too old.   We've heard these phrases before. It’s quite simple for us to fall into a mindset of being too early or too late to do accomplish something in life. Often times we feel this way when it comes to serving God and His kingdom.  However, we see countless times in scripture that regardless of how other view you or think about you, God has called and eq...

When's the last time you've argued about something? Maybe it was over where to eat out, over the thermostat temperature, or which sports team is better. But we know that not all conflict is this simple. We all have and will face arguments and disagreements that will leave us feeling exposed and angry, but the real test comes with how we respond in these moments of conflict.  Often times...

Have you ever had a set of expectations for someone or something that were not met? Whether that be a friend letting you down or an event not going as planned, our expectations often fall short of what we hoped for. But why are we often left disappointed by others and even by God at times? Many times our expectations are unspoken of and simply out-of-line with God’s plans for us. We need our expec...

One of the scariest journeys you could ever embark on is the one of discovering who you truly are. We’re faced with so many different demands and expectations that it’s quite simple to become someone we aren’t or don’t want to be.  The journey of discovering who you are is challenging and complex. But it all starts with realizing that in order to find yourself, you have to realize it’s not about y...

One of the scariest journeys you could ever embark on is the one of discovering who you truly are. We’re faced with so many different demands and expectations that it’s quite simple to become someone we aren’t or don’t want to be.  The journey of discovering who you are is challenging and complex. But it all starts with realizing that in order to find yourself, you have to realize it’s not about y...

In a world full of noise and chaos, our attention is often divided. We've become experts at multitasking and silence has become foreign to us. We no longer have the time to listen to others around us because our time is too precious to share and we simply can't afford to lose a moment of it.  But what if listening to others intentionally was actually a way to love?  Despite the fact that...

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As a church, we know that what we’re doing is never as important as who we are becoming. In a world that prioritizes activity, busyness, accomplishment… we believe we’re called to something different. We exist to be with Jesus and become like Him—for the sake of the world. Listen again and again to Vision Sunday and share it with someone you love (because this is a message for everyone).   #TheBri...

When you think about God, what is it that comes to mind?  Do you think of Him as kind or cruel? Do you see Him as easy going or uptight?  It’s easy to create God in our own image rather seeing Him for who He truly is. We allow our view of Him to be determined by our emotions and experiences, rather than looking at who He says He is. God is not just a doctrine, or idea, or concept. He is a person a...

Shortcuts – we all love them. Whether it's finding a quicker route to work, an easier way to cook a meal, we look for ways to cut down on the effort or time it takes to obtain something in any and all ways possible. One area we often look for a shortcut in is community. Sometimes, we'd rather not have to labor through the effort of building relationships and rather not have to bear the w...

There’s power in living with others. And not just living, but diving into truly authentic relationships and connections. But what happens in community? Why is it so important and necessary? Because community is life changing. In community we carry each others burdens. In community we do work that we need other’s help with.  In community we bring others closer to Jesus, and we grow closer to Him to...