Bridgetown Church Podcast

Following last week’s message on  God of the Unconventional , Pastor Casey Kendall turns to  God of the Impossible —showing how the Christmas story is marked by God doing what humans cannot.

In this Christmas message, Pastor Casey Kendall reminds us to  rejoice in the Lord always —because God is the God of the unconventional.

In this powerful conclusion to our series on the heart, Pastor Casey Kendall brings us to 1 Samuel 30–31 and reminds us of a profound truth: What feels like the end of your story may actually be the bend of your story. Walking through some of the darkest moments in Scripture — the death of Saul, the grief of David at Ziklag, and the crushing sense that everything is lost — Pastor Casey shows us ho...

What do you do when life does  not  go the way you planned? In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall teaches from the life of David in  1 Samuel 29–30 , showing how God often leads us through unexpected  detours  that feel confusing, painful, or even like punishment—but are actually His  protection, correction, and preparation . Using a story about ignoring the Waze app and getting stuck on the 405,...

In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall teaches from  1 Samuel 28 , where King Saul finds himself terrified, desperate, and unable to hear from God. Instead of waiting on the Lord, Saul turns to a forbidden source—a medium at Endor—seeking quick answers and control.

Message Summary — “It’s an Inside Job” (1 Samuel 27) In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall teaches from  1 Samuel 27 , exploring David’s lowest recorded moment—a season marked by  discouragement, disappointment, and despair . Instead of seeking the Lord, David “said in his heart,” allowing internal fear to guide him into compromise and the land of the Philistines. Pastor Casey unpacks how discoura...

In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall continues the Heart series through the book of 1 Samuel, focusing on chapter 25 — the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail . The sermon draws parallels between Abigail’s wisdom and how we, as believers, can respond to anger and conflict with godly discernment. The title “Dear Abby” is inspired both by the biblical Abigail and by advice columnist Abigail Van Bure...

Pastor Casey Kendall shares a heartfelt sermon titled “Good Grief” from 1 Samuel 25:1 .

Pastor Casey Kendall teaches from 1 Samuel 24 — the story of David sparing King Saul in the cave of En Gedi. Through David’s example, Pastor Casey challenges listeners to “stop cutting corners” in every area of life. Whether in relationships, integrity, or spiritual growth, the sermon calls believers to respect God’s process rather than rush for results.

Pastor Casey calls us to a long-obedience life: holiness over hurry, discipline over dopamine, and faith over instant gratification.

When life gets loud, God often speaks in a whisper. Working through 1 Samuel 23, Pastor Casey contrasts Saul—who chased public opinion—with David—who inquired of the Lord . In desert places like En-gedi, God’s word becomes our “inside voice”: it quiets fear , protects life , and ultimately saves . The message culminates at “ The Rock of Escaping ,” pointing us to Jesus as our true refuge.

In a shaken world, Jesus remains the unshakable cornerstone. Everything turns on our answer to His question:  “Who do you say that I am?”  The church Jesus builds will stand—“the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Faithful Still: 9 Years of God’s Goodness In this anniversary message, Pastor Casey Kendall reflects on nine years of God’s faithfulness at Bridgetown Church. From healings and restored marriages to prodigals returning home, Casey shares how God has been at work in Glendora and beyond. Drawing from Matthew 14, he challenges us with a question:  Will you be a fan of Jesus, or a faithful follower?  ...

God wastes nothing. Cave seasons become places where He prepares, provides, and transforms. David flees to the cave of Adullam and gathers the distressed, indebted, and discontented—about 400 men—whom God forms under David’s leadership. Pastor Casey shows that God meets us in dark places, uses people and truth to provide, and turns broken pieces into purpose. The refrain: not a thing is wasted.

Life often places us in pressure-filled situations—moments where fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty weigh heavily on our hearts. In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall looks at David’s experience in 1 Samuel 21, where the future king of Israel found himself overwhelmed, fearful, and making poor decisions under pressure.

In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall unpacks the vision and mission of Bridgetown Church: to reach people where they are and connect them to everything God has for their life in Jesus.

In this message from 1 Samuel 20, Pastor Casey Kendall explores what it means to live in “survival mode” and how God provides the people, truth, and compassion we need to endure.

In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall explores the destructive power of jealousy through the story of King Saul’s pursuit of David. Jealousy, he explains, is one of the most invisible and miserable sins—and one that slowly strips us of joy, peace, and identity.

Guest teacher Tyler Bacquet returns with an update on a new church plant on California’s Central Coast, then opens the Gospel of Mark with a powerful teaching on the identity of Jesus.

Most skip over the genealogy of Jesus, but Matthew starts there on purpose. In this message, Israel Carmody shows how God works through broken, messy people—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba—to fulfill His promises. The story of Jesus is a story of grace, redemption, and hope for all of us, no matter how messy our lives may be.

In this message, guest speaker  Chris Ochoa  teaches from 1 Corinthians 15, exploring the central Christian hope of the resurrection of the dead. He unpacks how belief in Christ’s bodily resurrection is not only essential to the gospel but also shapes our view of suffering, unity, and mission. In an age marked by fear and uncertainty, this hope grounds the church in eternal perspective.

In this message, Pastor Casey Kendall takes us to  Acts 16 , focusing on Paul and Silas’s imprisonment in Philippi to highlight the urgency of the hour and the call to bold, obedient living. With the message titled  “It’s Time,” we are challenged to stop negotiating with sin, use our time wisely, and live out our faith with conviction and courage—even when it leads to conflict.

In this message Pastor Casey Kendall challenges listeners to not just wake up , but to get up —to live with readiness, urgency, and sacrificial devotion in a world that desperately needs the hope of Jesus.

In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Casey Kendall draws from 1 Samuel 18 and the life of King Saul to explore the dangers of becoming a “difficult dad.” He shares from personal experience, urging fathers to reject insecurity, secrecy, and fear, and instead lead their families with intention, humility, and surrender to God.

In this week's message, Pastor Casey explores what happens after the victory—when the emotional, spiritual, or relational battle continues long after the giant has fallen. David had just triumphed over Goliath, but in 1 Samuel 18, he faces new opposition—jealousy, comparison, and rejection from Saul.