Bridgeway Church

Many of us face a struggle between faith and doubt, but questioning God is a part of the relationship with Him. In chapter three of Habakkuk, the focus shifts to remembering God's past faithfulness, suggesting that recalling how God has acted in the past can instill hope for the future. It's sometimes difficult, but we should strive to hold onto our faith in dark times and share what God h...

Waiting on God... it can often be more challenging than questioning. Waiting is not passive; instead, it should be characterized by expectation, confidence, and humility as we trust in God's timing and plans, even when they differ from our own. It's important that we maintain faith during periods of uncertainty and waiting. God is always at work, even when we can't see it.

Doubt is a common part of everyone's faith journey. Habakkuk expressed raw emotions towards God about injustice and suffering while also maintaining a deep trust in Him. We're encouraged to be honest with God about our doubts – it's better to wrestle with God than to walk away from Him altogether. We're invited to engage in a journey of "faithfully doubting," where we can...

We should be responding actively to the death and resurrection of Jesus by becoming "culture medics" rather than "culture warriors." Our challenges as believers is to live with broken hearts for those around them and to engage with people where they are, fostering love and compassion rather than fear and anger. We should view others as individuals to love, serving as vessels of...

Following the resurrection of Jesus, our mission is to actively engage with the world rather than retreat into safety. God’s intention is to break down barriers and invite all people, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, into His family. Our challenge is to embrace hospitality towards others, fostering a diverse community that mirrors God's inclusive love and celebrating the beaut...

In the aftermath of Jesus' death and resurrection, early followers faced opposition as they shared the message of hope and healing. Like those early Christians, we shouldn't respond to adversity with fear or bitterness, but with boldness and a commitment to serve others. Ultimately, we should embrace opposition as a part of our journey, trust in God’s sovereignty, and react with grace, ref...

Early Christians understood their role as temples of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring heaven to earth, emphasizing the need for active participation in this mission. Our challenge is to recognize our purpose and live out our faith actively, embodying the hope and transformative power of the resurrection in our daily lives.

The resurrection of Jesus transforms dead ends into new beginnings! We look at stories of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Peter, each grappling with their own despair, doubts, and failures, yet finding hope through the resurrection. Christ’s resurrection isn’t just about eternal life, but also about restoration and an invitation to partner with God in bringing healing to the world.

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

Jeff Newton discusses pride this week, emphasizing that it is often the root of other sins like greed and envy. He explains the distinction between healthy pride, which acknowledges our worth and achievements, and unhealthy pride, which leads to arrogance and disconnect from others. He highlights the importance of humility and the need for repentance, urging us to turn back to God and embrace a se...

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

If you grew up in purity culture, you may still have shame surrounding sex. Or maybe you view sex as an unhealthy way to use others. There's a space we need to find between unhealthy, lustful sexuality and sex being a bad, disgraceful thing. As Christians, we need to discover the healthy sexuality that God intended for us.

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

Gluttony is often only thought about when it comes to food, but it can apply to anything we overindulge in – shopping, tv, scrolling on social media, etc. We need to practice voicing our emotions to God instead of numbing them through gluttony and work on saying "no" to ourselves.

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

Comparison is dangerous. It can cause jealousy and anger in us towards other people. We need to focus on seeing ourselves the way God sees us instead of trying to compare ourselves to those around us.

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! ⁠⁠https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

Sloth... not just an animal, but also a way we sometimes live our lives. We can be "lazy" or just not putting in effort at our jobs or at home. Part of being faithful to God is truly putting in our best effort in all areas of our life.

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! ⁠https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

What is enough? Do we ever truly feel like we have enough? Greed has such a hold on us that we're always reaching for the next thing. Our whole attitude can change when we start thanking God for what we have instead of looking for more.

During this lent season, we're going to have conversations to help us learn and grow together. Jump in today! https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/drawnear

It's simply human nature to be angry at someone who has wronged you. We need to fight against that urge and reflect on our feelings. Maybe even take time to pray for those you're angry towards. Who knows, you could see a change in yourself through all of that.

Over the next few months, we're talking about the 7 deadly sins. But before we start, we have to ask what is sin? What isn't sin? How does God view sin? Learn and grow together as we start this series, "Fully Alive"

We often try to change others when we don't like how they behave or react to things. We like to point out what's wrong with them without noticing our own flaws. Instead of judging, we should look at others with empathy and love.

Whether we're comparing ourselves to people who have more than us or those that have less than us, it's a slippery slope. God calls us to choose gratitude instead of wanting and comparing.