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February 16, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Courage to Forgive Scripture: Luke 23:32-34 “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they d...

February 9, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Courage to Heal Scripture: Mark 5:25-34 NAS ““A woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse— after hearing about Jesus, she came up in the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. For she thought, “If I...

February 2, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: Trusting God's Plan: Life Lessons from Abraham Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2 “Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭22‬:‭...

January 26, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Great Commission Scripture: Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And s...

January 19, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: The Samaritan's Kindness Scripture: Luke 10:33-37 “But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them t...

January 12, 2025 Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: Daniel's Friends Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18 “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want yo...

January 5, 2025 Download the Courageous Faith study guide here: https://bridgechurch.tv/21days/ Series: Courageous Faith Sermon: Vision: Seeing Beyond the Present Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish. KJV Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint. NIV Where there is no prophetic vision, the people cast off restraint. ESV INTRODUCTION: The key to seein...

December 29, 2024 Letting Go + Looking Forward Isaiah 43:18-19 ★ Support this podcast ★

December 24, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Fear and He'll Give You His Favor Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 '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. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths a...

December 22, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Grief and He'll Give You His Joy Scripture: Luke 1:39-47 'At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice sh...

December 15, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Hurt and He'll Give You His Healing Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23 '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, and yet did not wa...

December 8, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Worry and He'll Give You His Peace Scripture: Luke 1:29-33 'Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and wi...

December 1, 2024 Series: The Great Gift Exchange Sermon: Give God Your Life and He'll Give You His Life Scripture: Luke 1:34-38 '“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to...

November 24, 2024 Series: Openhanded Sermon: Remember Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all...

November 17, 2024 Series: Openhanded Sermon: The Test of Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 “And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ab...

November 10, 2024 Series: Openhanded Sermon: Monkey See...Monkey Do!  Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12 '“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’ “Will a mere mortal r...

November 3, 2024 Sermon: The Anatomy of Praise Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.  -Hebrews 13:15-16 Introduction: What is praise?  Praise is a Proclamation Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous. Psalm 118:15 Praise is Public Let everything that ha...

October 27, 2024 Series: Overcomer Sermon: Conquering the Enemy Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual...

October 20, 2024 Series: Overcomer Sermon: Moving from coping to conquering... Scripture: John 16:33 & 1 John 5:4-5 ' “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”' -John 16:33 'for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is...

Oct 13, 2024 Inviting Jesus In  And we know that in ALL THINGS God works for THE GOOD of those who love him… ROMANS 8:28 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “...

October 6, 2024 Series: YOLO... YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Sermon: God's Promise Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set...

September 29, 2024 Series: YOLO...YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Sermon: Characteristics of Ineffective Christians Scripture: Acts 13:36 '“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.  -Acts 13:36 INTRODUCTION: What does it mean to serve God's purpose in our generation? Characteristics of an Ineffective Christians: Christ...

September 22, 2024 Series: YOLO...YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Sermon: Make Your Life Count Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18 'Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to...

September 15, 2024 Series: YOLO... YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE!  Sermon: What Motivates You?  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 'For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed...

September 8, 2024 Series: Nudge Sermon: Maximizing the Opportunity Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16 'This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. ' -Ephesians 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Nudge Evangelism is waking people up to see th...