The Bridge Connects Podcast

Many people would say that Jesus is a good teacher. Others would say that he was a great prophet, but what does the Bible say about who Jesus is?  As we continue our series “He Shall Be Called” we will be looking at Jesus, who is the Mighty God. This will be a great message for you to see exactly where in the scriptures it says Jesus is God. There are numerous prophecies in the Bible that predict...

Join us as we explore the significance of Jesus being our Wonderful Counselor. The term "Wonderful Counselor" highlights Jesus' crucial role as the ultimate source of wisdom and guidance for his followers. He graciously teaches us how to lead a life that honors God and points us toward the path of righteousness. Jesus is the best example of how we should lead our lives. We can always...

Matthew 8 recounts an extraordinary miracle performed by Jesus, in which he cast out demons from two possessed men. This act is a testament to Jesus' power and authority, as he commands the evil spirits to leave the bodies of the afflicted men, and they obediently depart. This display of divine power serves as a reminder that there is no darkness or evil that can withstand the love and grace o...

When hard times come, it is often difficult to see anything beyond the situation in front of you. This is how Jesus’ disciples felt when they found themselves in the midst of a great storm, fearing for their lives, but Jesus miraculously demonstrates to His disciples His authority and power over any storm. We come across many “storms” in our life, but Jesus reassures us that we can put ALL of our...

Following Jesus is an incredible journey that brings about amazing blessings in our lives. Many of us cherish the healing and transformation that comes with having a relationship with our Savior, but have you ever considered that there might be more? Jesus came to this earth to save us from our sins, and when we accept this gift, our lives are forever changed. It's not just about the blessings...

What do you do when you see a friend in a desperate situation? We all have people in our lives that we care about who go through difficult things. The Bible shows us how to care for people in need and who to go to for help. Join us this week as we continue in our series “The Power of Jesus." We will see a faith filled request for a friend from an unexpected person. When Jesus walked this eart...

When tough times come into your life how do you respond? We are ending the Sermon on the Mount series with Jesus sharing a parable to explain the importance of building on a solid foundation. So when the wind and waves come into our lives we will still be standing! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters 5–7. The sermon calls people to a d...

False prophets were common in the Old Testament. They prophesied only what the king and the people wanted their itching ears to hear. False teachers are just as common today. Jesus says to beware of those whose words sound “spiritual” but are motivated by money, fame and power. Join us this weekend as we talk about what it looks like to be a true believer! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on...

Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount begins to come to a close with a powerful encouragement to always “Ask, Seek and Knock” in prayer, earnestly asking the Father for the wisdom and power to live out the Christian life that we’ve been called to live, which has been displayed in the last three chapters of Matthew. Also, Jesus sums up His entire 'sermon on the mount' with one sentence! Join us to fin...

Have you ever rushed to judge an individual only to find you were completely wrong about them? Join us as we begin Matthew chapter 7, where Jesus talks about judging others. The Bible gives us clarity on forming opinions about people and what that looks like as a follower of Jesus! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters 5–7. The sermon ca...

What would you say is the desire of your heart? If you really want to know what’s important to you, look at your schedule and your credit card statement, because the way you spend your time and money tells others what your heart desires the most. Jesus encourages us to focus our time and energy on things that will last for eternity. Join us this week as we talk about how to view both money and pos...

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught throughout the Bible. Fasting has many benefits including spending more time in focused, dependent prayer with God. Join us as we continue in our series, “Sermon On The Mount” as Jesus teaches us about fasting. Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters 5–7. The sermon calls people to a deep re...

Many people in our culture have been impacted by the pain of divorce. If you’ve been impacted by broken relationships, our prayer is that you would find encouragement and hope for the future as we explore God’s word together. So join us this weekend as we look at Jesus' words and truth about relationships that were designed to last! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside...

How can one remain pure in a world full of images and values that constantly resist the truth of God’s Word? Join us for week 5 in our series “Sermon On The Mount” as Jesus get’s real with us about our physical lives. His heart for you is that you would find healing, and victory to live a God honoring life with your purity! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is reco...

How do you handle conflict when it comes into your relationships? The only thing worse than conflict is unresolved conflict. What if we had resources to help us deal with the disagreements with others? Join us for week 4 in our series “The Sermon On The Mount” as we look at what Jesus has to say about resolving conflict and strengthening our relationships! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on...

In this week's study, we discover that Jesus declares Himself to be the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets and explains the reason why He came to this earth. Jesus also comforts His followers in that they can depend on the reliability and authority of Scripture, which is fulfilled in Christ. Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded in Matthew chapters...

Please Read: Unfortunately, due to some technical difficulties, for whatever reason, there was no audio for the first 3 minutes of the message. To allow the listener to get caught up, here is what you missed: Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and tramp...

This Sunday, The Bridge Church was inspired and encouraged by hearing from Rick Mann, Professor of Leadership and Strategy at Trevecca Nazarene University, as he discussed living intentional lives for the Gospel of Jesus and gave practical tips and insights on sharing our faith in everyday situations. This is a simple, yet empowering message to mobilize the people of the church beyond the four wal...

We begin our first week talking about “The Blessed Life”. Our culture defines the blessed life by how much money we make, what our status is or who we rub shoulders with. Jesus has a completely recipe for what a blessed life looks like. Join us for the beginning of our new series and how to discover the “Blessed Life”! Jesus gave this “Sermon On The Mount” on a Capernaum hillside that is recorded...