Bridge Church Fredericksburg - Sermons

This week, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt began a new series through the book of Colossians titled Rooted, starting with the message “From Root to Fruit.” In Colossians 1:1–8, we’re reminded that a healthy life of faith begins beneath the surface. Before fruit is visible, roots must be deep. Paul’s opening words point us to the power of the gospel at work—growing, bearing fruit, and shaping lives grounded in...

This week’s message was more than a sermon—it was worship itself. In “Saturated & Sent: The Heart of Worship,” Pastor Jimmy Pruitt leads us through a service centered entirely on praise, reflection, and response. Rather than a traditional sermon, worship filled the room, with brief moments of teaching reminding us why we worship and how worship shapes our lives. Rooted in Psalm 22:3, this message...

As the year comes to a close, it’s tempting to slow down, check out, or simply coast to the finish line. But Scripture calls us to something better. In “Finishing Strong,” Pastor Jimmy Pruitt reminds us that how we finish matters just as much as how we start. This message encourages us to stay faithful, stay focused, and stay obedient in the final stretch, trusting that God is still working, even...

Christmas is more than a season. It’s an invitation. As we conclude our Home for Christmas series with “Welcome Home,” Pastor Jimmy Pruitt reminds us that no matter how far we’ve wandered, how long we’ve been gone, or what we’ve walked through, God’s heart has always been to welcome us home. This Christmas Eve message points us to the hope, grace, and restoration found in Jesus, and the truth that...

In Part 2 of our Home for Christmas series, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt turns our attention to the often-overlooked figure in the story of the prodigal son: the elder brother. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts and ask whether we are truly ready to receive prodigals with grace, humility, and love. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we’re reminded that the Father’s house is meant to...

A new year brings new opportunities, but it also brings a choice. Will we stay stuck in what was, or will we step into what God is doing next? In this New Year’s message, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt challenges us to move forward in faith, leaving behind fear, regret, and hesitation, and trusting God with what’s ahead. As we step into 2026, we’re reminded that God is always calling His people forward, neve...

This video captures a powerful night of worship and prayer focused on the prodigals in our lives. Through vertical worship and intentional prayer, we gathered to seek God’s presence and intercede for sons, daughters, family members, and loved ones who may feel far from Him. This time was marked by surrender, faith, and trust in the heart of the Father who pursues, restores, and welcomes His childr...

This week we begin a new Christmas mini-series called “Home for Christmas,” led by Pastor Jimmy Pruitt. As we move toward Christmas Eve, this series focuses on the prodigals in our lives, the ones we love, pray for, and hope will find their way home. Pastor Jimmy shares biblical truth and practical encouragement for anyone carrying the weight of a prodigal. This message reminds us that God never s...

This week, Pastor Brian Mandel kicks off December with a unique Christmas message: “Christmas from the Island of Misfit Toys,” focusing on the story of Rahab. Through Rahab’s journey, we see how God works in the lives of those who might feel out of place, overlooked, or “misfit.” Even in unexpected circumstances, God can bring redemption, purpose, and hope. Pastor Brian shares practical lessons on...

This week, Pastor Brian Mandel kicks off December with a unique Christmas message: “Christmas from the Island of Misfit Toys,” focusing on the story of Rahab. Through Rahab’s journey, we see how God works in the lives of those who might feel out of place, overlooked, or “misfit.” Even in unexpected circumstances, God can bring redemption, purpose, and hope. Pastor Brian shares practical lessons on...

This week, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt continues the Delay or Destiny? series with “Living in God’s Timing, Not Our Own.” Coming right after Thanksgiving, this message is a reminder that even when life feels delayed, God’s plan is always perfect. Pastor Jimmy walks us through practical and biblical ways to trust God in the waiting. We often try to rush, plan, or control outcomes, but God invites us to ste...

This week, Pastor Brian Mandel delivers a powerful message titled “Hunger Games”, based on Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Pastor Brian challenges us to examine what we truly hunger for in life. Are we chasing temporary satisfaction, or are we seeking the lasting fulfillment that only God provides? Through scripture and practic...

This week, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt shared an encouraging message called “Delay or Destiny? God’s Perfect Timing,” based on John 11:1-44. The story of Lazarus shows us something we all need to hear—God’s timing may not always match ours, but it is always perfect. Sometimes it feels like God is taking too long. Sometimes answers seem delayed, doors don’t open, or prayer feels like it’s hanging in mid-ai...

This week, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt closes out our Faith. Family. Freedom. series with an inspiring and heartfelt message: “The Values That Refine and Define Us.” As we wrap up this journey, Pastor Jimmy takes us through four pillars that shape who we are in Christ — 🔥 The Faith That Holds Us 🏠 The Family That Shapes Us 🕊️ The Freedom That Calls Us to Live for More 🔥 The Fire That Sends Us This seri...

This week, we were honored to welcome Dr. Rick Scarborough as our guest speaker for Faith. Family. Freedom. His message, “Freedom Is Not Free, Nor Forever,” is a timely reminder that liberty—spiritual and national—always comes with a cost. Dr. Scarborough shares biblical and historical insight to show that without faith, prayer, and vigilance, freedom cannot last. Both our relationship with God an...

This week, our Faith. Family. Freedom. series continues with Pastor Jimmy Pruitt teaching on Spiritual Freedom. True freedom isn’t just about physical or cultural liberties — it starts in the heart and mind. Pastor Jimmy explains how Christ sets us free from fear, guilt, and bondage, giving us the ability to live boldly and faithfully. He challenges believers to walk daily in God’s Spirit, resist...

This week, our Faith. Family. Freedom. series continues with Pastor Brian Mandel bringing a timely and powerful message: “Freedom: The Product of God’s Presence.” True freedom doesn’t come from politics, possessions, or power — it comes from the presence of God. When we live close to Him, His Spirit transforms our hearts, our homes, and even our culture. Pastor Brian challenges us to stop striving...

This week, we continue our Faith. Family. Freedom. series with Part 8: Marriage & Family (Part 2) featuring Pastors Jimmy & Annette Pruitt. Following last week’s podcast-style conversation, the Pruitts dive deeper into the heart of what makes marriages and families thrive. Through honesty, laughter, and biblical truth, they explore how faith strengthens relationships and how families remain the fo...

This week in our Faith. Family. Freedom. series, Pastors Jimmy and Annette Pruitt take the stage together for a special conversation about Marriage and Family. In a relaxed, podcast-style format, they open up about the joys and challenges of marriage, raising a family, and keeping faith at the center of it all. They share from their own experiences and offer biblical encouragement for couples and...

This week in our Faith. Family. Freedom. series, Executive Pastor Brian Mandel delivers a powerful message titled Fight for Your Family. Drawing from Nehemiah 4:14, Pastor Brian reminds us that our families need our protection—not just physically, but spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Just as Nehemiah encouraged the people to stand strong and defend their homes during challenging times,...

This week in our Faith. Family. Freedom. series, we are honored to welcome Tommy Hays from Messiah Ministries as our guest speaker. Tommy shares a powerful message inspired by Valley Forge—that historic place of struggle and prayer that became a turning point in America’s history. In the same way, God forges our faith in the valleys of tragedy and challenge, shaping us to climb the mountains of ou...

This week in our series Faith. Family. Freedom., Pastor Jimmy Pruitt shares a message on courageous faith. In this special service, we honor Charlie Kirk and his accomplishments, highlighting his example of living boldly and standing firmly in his convictions. As Pastor Jimmy reminds us, we are called to the same kind of courage—to stand for truth, defend our faith, and live out the gospel with co...

This week, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt continues our series Faith. Family. Freedom. with Part 3: Release Your Faith. Faith isn’t meant to stay hidden in our hearts—it’s meant to be lived out loud. Pastor Jimmy reminds us that faith is more than belief; it’s action. It’s trusting God’s promises, stepping out in obedience, and releasing faith through prayer, words, and bold living. When we release our faith...

This week, Pastor Jimmy Pruitt continues our series Faith. Family. Freedom. with a message titled: The Life of Faith. In Part 2 of the series, Pastor Jimmy dives into what it truly means to live a life of faith—trusting God’s promises, walking in obedience, and standing firm even when circumstances are uncertain. ➡️ Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. ➡️ Faith shapes how we build our fa...

This week, Lead Pastor Jimmy Pruitt launches a brand-new series called “Faith. Family. Freedom.” In this opening message, Pastor Jimmy lays the foundation for the series, reminding us that true freedom flows from faith in God and is strengthened by the gift of family. In that order—faith first, then family, then freedom—we find a framework for living that honors God, blesses our homes, and strengt...