Bridge Church North Carolina

Joshua 3:5;17 “And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.”” Joshua 3:5 NKJV ‭‭ “The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground.” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ In life, there is alw...

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭56‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Many people rave but few are brave!  How to culitvate b...

Joshua 1:5 “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:6 NIV ‭‭“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ As we move forward in 2026 we have the promise of God's presence!  Mo...

December 28, 2025 Sermon: Finishing Well Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,...

Luke 1:26-28 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ God is the greatest gift giver!  God's GIft of Sa...

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Scripture: ‭‭‭‭Matthew 1:18-21 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law,...

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Introduction: Joy to the World! Joy's Source... I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. -Luke 2:10 Joy's Sound...     a. Shout “Make a joyful s...

Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Scripture: ‭‭‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV “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.” ‬‬ Introduction: We can have pea...

 Luke 2:25–27 “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the c...

 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 “For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in rememb...

Series: At the Table... Sermon: The Invitation Scripture: Luke 14:15-24 “When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everythi...

Jesus the Healer Scripture: Mark 9:23-27 NIV ““ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” The spirit...

A Powerful Rebuke and a Grateful Woman Luke 8:38-39 “Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them.” ‭‭ Jesus will leave his house to go to your home!  Simon's Problem: "Jesus left the synagog...

Mark 8:22-26 “They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then h...

Matthew 16:13-16 (NIV) Our worth is not determined by others' opinions but by how God sees us. In a world where social media and public opinion shape our self-image, it's easy to believe the lie that our identity is defined by what others think of us.  The Question of Identity... Jesus Asks: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” — Matthew 16:13 (NIV) Responses from Others: “Some say John the Bapt...

Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV) Our value is not defined by our achievements, but by God's love for us. Many of us fall into the trap of believing that our worth is tied to what we accomplish. This lie can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a distorted sense of identity. The Truth of Our Identity: Saved By Grace... “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the...

Luke 12:15-21 (NIV) Our worth is defined by our relationship with God, not by our material possessions. Every time we believe a lie, we empower the liar! The Warning...   “Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’” — Luke 12:15 (NIV) The Wealth of the Man...   “And he told them this parable: ‘The ground of...

Nudge: Nourishing Growth in God's Garden Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 'I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s...

August 31, 2025 Series: At the Movies Sermon: Step Up and Make a Difference... Scripture:  “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭82‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow...

August 24,2025 Series: At the Movies Sermon: The Forge  Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 (NASB1995) INTRODUCTION: Do you want to get more done with less effort? Step Up... Maturing in life requires a step up! Video 1 Give Up... To give up is to surrender to Jesus. Video 2: Isaiah's Prayer of Surrender Grow Up... It's through mentorship you...

August 17, 2025 Series: At the Movies Sermon: What was I made for?   Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ INTRODUCTION: You are an original, don't die a copy! (John Mason) Video: 1: Barbie Wome...

August 10, 2025 Series: At the Movies Movie: Inside Out 2 Sermon: Overcoming Anxiety Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends...