Bridge Church - Fort Saskatchewan

If Jesus is who He says He is, then how come the Christian life can be filled with so much adversity? What fuelled Paul's resiliency and perseverance in sharing faith with the world? What does it mean to embrace the mystery of the faith in your life today? Join Bridge this week as we dive back into the book of Colossians.

Have you ever desired simplicity in the middle of chaos? Have you ever been disappointed by the flimsy promises of the world? Living in a culture of confusion, Paul desired for the Colossian church to be rooted in true wisdom & understanding. Colossians 1 introduces the source of real growth: the transcendent Christ who made the world sustains it and is ushering in its transformation. Through a li...

Have you ever desired simplicity in the middle of chaos? Have you ever been disappointed by the flimsy promises of the world? Living in a culture of confusion, Paul desired for the Colossian church to be rooted in true wisdom & understanding. Colossians 1 introduces the source of real growth: the transcendent Christ who made the world sustains it and is ushering in its transformation. Through a li...

The end of John the Baptist's life certainly does not scream "success" in the eyes of our culture. Yet in his sacrifice, and even in his doubt, John accomplished his mission. During a Christmas season like no other, we can discover the power of faith and sacrifice. God sees your everyday courage and is honoured by it.

John the Baptist famously declared about Jesus that "He must increase and I must decrease." John realized that he was not the protagonist in the Great Story but was simply a "guy pointing to the Guy." In Christmas we are invited into a larger, more glorious Divine narrative than we could ever imagine. Join us this Sunday online as we see Dave Stout baptized, and learn that sometimes less is truly...

Do you ever find yourself "knowing" what's best for you and those around you? John the Baptist did. He thought he knew best when it came to what Jesus should be doing down by the river. But then again he may have missed the paradigm shift that happened on that starry Christmas night when Jesus was born. Join us this week as we continue our series of "Christmas SuperFan"

John the Baptist was a passionate preacher with a bent towards Justice. If Christianity is just about a "ticket to heaven" for us, we are missing the big picture of faith. Christmas is about more than saving souls. Christmas is also about Justice for the whole of creation and the society we live in. Join us this week as we continue our series "Christmas SuperFan"

When life seems dark and filled with despair, if we listen carefully we find the world is actually pregnant with hope. John the Baptist was the ultimate Christmas SuperFan. In all he was and in all he did (including in the womb) John was simply "a guy pointing to a Guy." We find freedom and become heralds of hope when we lean into Christmas.

He isn't spooky, but He is mysterious. The Holy Ghost plays a key role in our awakening to God's presence in our lives. Not only is the Holy Ghost an invisible companion, but He is also the empowering Presence that leads us to play our part in God's mission for worldwide renewal. Are you ready to see some miracles?

We tell ourselves all sorts of lies in order to hide from reality. However, we can find freedom when we honestly name the truth of our situation. Confession is more than a line where we tell God all the junk we have done. No, the ancient practice of confession is a lifestyle. How does "walking in the light" lead to the fullness of the presence of God? Join us this week as we explore this liberatin...

When we compartmentalize our lives we end up feeling divided and scattered. We miss out on lasting joy if we confine God's presence to a small piece of our lives. What if prayer is supposed to be more like a road trip than a phone call? Not limited to sacred time or sacred space, God's presence can change your whole life. Join Bridge this Sunday as we talk about "practicing the presence of God."

What was the sacrificial system at the Temple all about? Was the God of Israel an angry, blood-thirsty deity? When we look closer we see a God who will do whatever it takes to lovingly draw near to us. He is a God who covers over our nakedness and makes us new. Be set free this Sunday at Bridge Church as we talk about finding freedom from the power of shame.

It is on the first page. It is on the last page. It links everything in between. The whole story of the universe, humanity and the Divine is wrapped up in restoring the loving, manifest presence of God. Need some encouragement in your life? This Sunday at Bridge we are going to fall in love (again) with the beauty of God.

There is more to life than just what you can see. You have an Unseen Ally who knows you completely. Join us this week as we start a new series called "Awakening." It is all about seeing more of the liberating presence of God in your life!

Every advance of God’s kingdom in your life and in the world will face resistance. "There be dragons" out there that fight to keep the status quo. How do we slay the dragons in our lives? In God’s mission, how does the Gospel form this spiritual battle?

Everyone wants to be part of a meaningful community. The problem is "faux-community" teases us, lets us down and makes us cynical. How does the Hope of the Gospel form community unlike anything else in the world? What do an ancient viking word, branches, and Home Groups have to do with it?

Sometimes we can get so caught up in ourselves that we can miss the big picture of what God is doing. The prophet Joel called the people of God to repentance. After sending a plague as a wake-up call, they were to “rend” their hearts and not their garments. Why is repentance a life-giving practice? And what do Frank Sinatra and pop spirituality have to do with it?!

When the disciples were unwelcoming to Paul, Barnabas had his back. He bravely and boldly made a way for his new friend to experience Christian community for the first time. What is inclusive difficult? How can we reflect the God who makes a way for us and welcomes us into community?

A snowy day. A pit. And a lion. You’ve been there, haven’t you? You’re afraid to say "things could be worse" because they just might. Is it possible your worst days could be preparing you for future opportunities?

Sure, his name might appear on Bibles in hotels throughout the world but Gideon was anything but an "A-Lister" when it comes to heroes of the faith. But, in spite of his fear, doubt and ineptitude, we see how a loving and gracious God used even this "B-Lister" to accomplish his mighty purposes.

Too often throughout history, the voices/actions of women have been silenced in the world and even the church. Deborah and Jael showed brave leadership during a difficult season for the nation of Israel. How is God calling you to stand up in a world filled with fear? How can we break out of the boxes the world puts us in and be who God intends?

Too often we toil, stress and burn ourselves out. The Good News is: You were not designed to carry the weight of the world alone. Wisdom and help are available in unexpected places - but do we have the vision to recognize it?

Melchizedek is one of the most enigmatic characters in the whole Bible. Was he a random king in Canaan? Jesus Himself? Michael the Arch-Angel? Why was he so important to New Testament writers? Melchizedek represents a paradigm shift in human religion. From rules and religion to relationship and grace.

No one knows how to party better than God. The people of God ought to reflect that! Salvation is a gift from God - how can we cultivate lives of celebration and joy even in the tough times?

Like all emotions, anger is a gift from God. Even Jesus got angry. The question is - how do we harness anger for the Glory of God? How do we ensure we don't hurt ourselves or others in the process?