Bridge Builders Community Church

Transitions naturally put us in the middle of what was and what is coming next, forcing us to stand in the tension of "not yet." In this series, Not Yet: Life in Transition, we explore how these in-between seasons are not wasted delays, but sacred invitations to deepen our intimacy with God. Anchored in Hebrews 11:1, we’ll look past what is visible to discover a faith that provides a solid, immova...

In Part 1 of Not Yet: Life in Transition (Week 3), we dive into Exodus 17:1–7 to explore what happens when God leads us into hard, dry places. Standing in the "Not Yet" season often brings an immediate sense of dryness and lack, tempting us to doubt God's goodness. But God doesn't lead us to an oasis, a well, or a river—He leads us to a Rock, pointing directly to Jesus as our ultimate source of li...

Transitions naturally put us in the middle of what was and what is coming next, forcing us to stand in the tension of "not yet." In this series, Not Yet: Life in Transition, we explore how these in-between seasons are not wasted delays, but sacred invitations to deepen our intimacy with God. Anchored in Hebrews 11:1, we’ll look past what is visible to discover a faith that provides a solid, immova...

Everyone loves traffic, right? Of course, not—and we go out of our way to avoid being stuck or delayed. But what about the traffic patterns of our minds? In the opening message of our mini-series, Who Has Your FIRST? Pastor Jay Cookingham looks at Psalm 5:3 to unpack a powerful three-step morning routine: speaking to God, preparing our mindset, and watching expectantly. Drawing on C.S. Lewis’s pri...

In week 6 of the "God is Good" series, Jay Cookingham explores the sacred, intimate invitation to "draw near" to God. Rather than checking items off a religious checklist, drawing near to God is about experiencing a high-stakes collision between our fragile humanness and His ultimate power. Discover how making three internal shifts—in worship (focus), humility (vulnerability), and repentance (embr...

You can show someone a beautiful picture of an award-winning recipe, read them every single ingredient from scratch, and explain the baking process—but until they take a bite for themselves, they will never truly understand how good it tastes. The same is true for our faith. In this moving message, Pastor Jay invites us out of the information desk and up to the Father's table. Grounded in Psalm 34...

God’s definition of goodness isn’t the absence of trouble; it’s the absolute assurance of His Presence in the middle of it. What happens when life goes sideways? In Week 4 of the God is Good series, Pastor Jay Cookingham dives into Genesis 37–40 to explore the harrowing story of Joseph. From being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery to being falsely accused and forgotten in an Egyptian...

Christianity was never meant to be an intellectual theory or an abstract philosophy—it is meant to be walked out in real time. This week, we dive into Micah 6:8 and Psalm 84:11 to unpack a powerful, practical structural blueprint for our everyday lives. True blessings, favor, and honor flow naturally when we align our lives face-to-face (Nagad) with God. Pastor Jay explores what it looks like to a...

Christianity was never meant to be an intellectual theory or an abstract philosophy—it is meant to be walked out in real time. This week, we dive into Micah 6:8 and Psalm 84:11 to unpack a powerful, practical structural blueprint for our everyday lives. True blessings, favor, and honor flow naturally when we align our lives face-to-face (Nagad) with God. Pastor Jay explores what it looks like to a...

When you look around at a chaotic, broken, or messy world, how do you determine what is genuinely good? In the launching message of our God is Good series, Pastor Jay Cookingham takes us back to the very first day of creation in Genesis 1. Discover how the Holy Spirit loves to move directly into the middle of empty, formless spaces to establish order, declare your intrinsic value, and build an abu...

When you look around at a chaotic, broken, or messy world, how do you determine what is genuinely good? In the launching message of our God is Good series, Pastor Jay Cookingham takes us back to the very first day of creation in Genesis 1. Discover how the Holy Spirit loves to move directly into the middle of empty, formless spaces to establish order, declare your intrinsic value, and build an abu...

Preached on Pentecost Sunday, Week 18 of Holy Spirit Life shifts the lens from how we walk with the Spirit to what that walk looks like to the people around us. Drawing from Acts 4:13-14, Pastor Jay explores what it meant for ordinary, uneducated men like Peter and John to leave people "astonished" — not by their credentials, but by the unmistakable evidence that they had been with Jesus. Through...

Preached on Pentecost Sunday, Week 18 of Holy Spirit Life shifts the lens from how we walk with the Spirit to what that walk looks like to the people around us. Drawing from Acts 4:13-14, Pastor Jay explores what it meant for ordinary, uneducated men like Peter and John to leave people "astonished" — not by their credentials, but by the unmistakable evidence that they had been with Jesus. Through...

What does it actually look like to walk in the Spirit — not in theory, but on a Monday morning, in the middle of a hard conversation, or in a moment of temptation? In Week 17 of Holy Spirit Life, Pastor Jay unpacks Galatians 5:16–25 to answer that very question. Drawing from Paul's contrast between the flesh and the Spirit, this message explores the remarkable promise that walking in the Spirit is...

What does it actually look like to walk in the Spirit — not in theory, but on a Monday morning, in the middle of a hard conversation, or in a moment of temptation? In Week 17 of Holy Spirit Life, Pastor Jay unpacks Galatians 5:16–25 to answer that very question. Drawing from Paul's contrast between the flesh and the Spirit, this message explores the remarkable promise that walking in the Spirit is...

In Week 16 of Holy Spirit Life, we explore what it means to be a dwelling place for God. As temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to live set apart, led by the Spirit, and walking in step with Him daily. This message unpacks how setting our minds on the Spirit leads to life, peace, and obedience—not as duty, but as a relational response. Discover how being filled with the Spirit transforms how...

In Week 16 of Holy Spirit Life, we explore what it means to be a dwelling place for God. As temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to live set apart, led by the Spirit, and walking in step with Him daily. This message unpacks how setting our minds on the Spirit leads to life, peace, and obedience—not as duty, but as a relational response. Discover how being filled with the Spirit transforms how...

Holy Spirit Life Week 15, explores the essential nature of the Holy Spirit not as a force to be used, but as a Person to know. It emphasizes that spiritual power and "fire" are not manufactured through effort but are the natural result of proximity and relationship with God. The message challenges believers to consider whether their lives truly reflect the reality of being a dwelling place for a h...

Holy Spirit Life Week 15, explores the essential nature of the Holy Spirit not as a force to be used, but as a Person to know. It emphasizes that spiritual power and "fire" are not manufactured through effort but are the natural result of proximity and relationship with God. The message challenges believers to consider whether their lives truly reflect the reality of being a dwelling place for a h...

Holy Spirit Life Week 13 - Easter, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the beginning of a "New Creation". It explores the dramatic events of the first Easter morning—the earthquake, the rolled-back stone, and the empty tomb—emphasizing that because the cross and tomb are unoccupied, hope has risen. The message uses the historical figure of Barabbas as a mirror for all believers, illustrating h...

Holy Spirit Life Week 13 - Easter, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the beginning of a "New Creation". It explores the dramatic events of the first Easter morning—the earthquake, the rolled-back stone, and the empty tomb—emphasizing that because the cross and tomb are unoccupied, hope has risen. The message uses the historical figure of Barabbas as a mirror for all believers, illustrating h...

Holy Spirit Life Week 12 — Palm Sunday, explores the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the lens of all four Gospels. It contrasts the loud praises of the crowds with the hidden expectations they held, focusing on Jesus’ warning that "the stones would cry out" if His disciples were silenced. The message shifts from the physical stones of the Temple to the "living stones"...

Holy Spirit Life Week 12 — Palm Sunday, explores the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the lens of all four Gospels. It contrasts the loud praises of the crowds with the hidden expectations they held, focusing on Jesus’ warning that "the stones would cry out" if His disciples were silenced. The message shifts from the physical stones of the Temple to the "living stones"...

In this sermon, we move from the quiet practice of "being" with God to the active, transformative step of "bringing" our lives to Him. We explore the truth that God never invites us into His presence to stay the same; intimacy with Him always leads to change. Using the imagery of the altar as a place of sacred surrender, we discuss how bringing our "mess" to God—our burdens, brokenness, and our wh...

In this sermon, we move from the quiet practice of "being" with God to the active, transformative step of "bringing" our lives to Him. We explore the truth that God never invites us into His presence to stay the same; intimacy with Him always leads to change. Using the imagery of the altar as a place of sacred surrender, we discuss how bringing our "mess" to God—our burdens, brokenness, and our wh...