BridgePointe Sermons

Shifts in our view of money can make all the difference in what we do with our money and what our money does to us. This series looks at the scriptural view of money and challenges us to shift our own view. Series bibliography and resources: How to Be Rich by Andy Stanley Fields of Gold by Andy Stanley The Generosity Ladder by Nelson Searcy (www.generosityladder.com) The Treasure Principle by Rand...

We are painfully aware of evil in our world--both around us and within us. We also know, or at least hope, that there is a force of good that can help us overcome the evil around us. The Gospel defines the ultimate good as God and the original evil as Satan. While these forces are not equal, they are opposite and are competing for glory and authority, especially as it relates to humanity. God has...

Following Jesus is not easy and it takes perseverance to keep one's commitment. This message looks to the book of Hebrews for wisdom on how to stay faithful to Jesus until the end.

Part one of a two part series of messages that focuses on on the believer's commitment to Jesus. This message explains what baptism is and why we do it.

Sitting down and sharing a meal with someone builds the relationship and can be a marker of how close you are. Jesus sat down and shared a meal with sinners and the religious leaders could not understand how he could sit at the same table with them. The story of Levi in Luke chapter 5 helps us understand how we can follow Jesus’ example.

The story of Zacchaeus shows us that curiosity about Jesus can be the catalyst for a life-changing discovery of Him.

To Be or Not to Be

When God called Samuel as a young boy, he famously answered, “Here I am.” In the message Anointer, we see how God chose Samuel to raise up others who would become greater than him. Samuel’s willingness, humility and obedience become an example for us as we invest in the lives of others. First 15 Guide: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?doc=rydxqoQLb

Gideon was unimpressive and insignificant in the eyes of his family and community. Because he was the most improbable candidate to be God’s mighty warrior, Gideon ends up being the perfect magnifier of God's greatness.

“Deliverer” tells the story of how God chose Moses, a fugitive living in a foreign land with a speech impediment and little confidence, to return to the last place he wanted to go and do the last thing he felt capable of doing. God saw in Moses a deliverer, and today God sees in ordinary people the capability to lead others to take steps toward Jesus.

The church is not a location, a building, or a time of the week. Church is people and BridgePointe is a community of authentic, diverse, and imperfect people who are united by faith in Jesus. As BridgePointe opened its door for the first Sunday at 855 Waterman Ave., this message revisits the mission that BridgePointe has held onto since first opening its doors in 2013.

Hospitality has an important role in the church and each of us has a part in it. Hospitality can define the church and set it apart from the culture around us. Through hospitality we show that each person has value and the power of consistently practiced hospitality can’t be underestimated.

Jesus told his disciples to go out and make disciples of all nations. But their first step in accomplishing that mission, was to go and wait for the Holy Spirit. The same charge is given to us today. The work of the church continues to spread as people who have found life in Jesus help others to find life in Jesus, and in order for us to succeed, we need to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever wished that you could hear directly from God? In this message, discover how the Holy Spirit speaks to us in order to bring us closer to God.

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus promises us victory over sin, but it is the Holy Spirit who gives us that victory today. The power of the Holy Spirit gives us the ability to win the battle over sin today. We don't need to wait until we get to heaven to be free.

Heaven is where God is, and often that feels otherworldly and out of reach. But for those who believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit brings heaven to earth. Through the Holy Spirit, we can enjoy all that awaits us in heaven while on earth. We were created to enjoy the presence of the God, yet sin limits our ability to experience God's presence. Jesus came to die for us and sent the Holy Spirit so that...

Busyness robs relationships of the time they need to grow deep and flourish. A look at the story of Jesus visiting the home of Mary and Martha helps us understand what's most important when allocating our time.

Word have the power to bring life, and words have the power to bring death. In James 3, Jesus's brother James writes that "...no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." This message looks at what we can do to keep the weed of "words that hurt" out of our relationships.

Relationships cannot grow when they’re entangled with expectations. This message helps us understand where expectations come from and the harm they can inflict on relationships. Ultimately, God desires for us to find contentment and fulfillment first in Him. When we are able to seek God first to meet our expectations, we are less likely to impose expectations on others that they can't fulfill.