Bridgeway Church

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.

The blame game is a dangerous one to play. It can hurt those around you and make you someone who people won't trust. Assuming responsibility instead can build trust in your relationships.

The honor game is more than just trying to be nice to those around you. It's working to show your appreciation, complimenting others, and sharing with them. Jesus showed us this kind of love. It's our turn to do the same.

Taking a sabbath helps us reset and relax. Niko talks in this week's message about how you can take a sabbath or take some of the practices of sabbath and work them into your life. It's not always easy, but we'll be better for it in the end.

Our lives are full of advertisements telling us what to buy and convincing us that having more will make us happy. Jesus talked a lot about how possessions and wealth aren't everything the world makes them out to be. Let's work together on shifting our mindset from one of greed to one of sharing and living more simply.

Slowing down. It's something many of us might say we want to do, but our actions show otherwise. In Jesus's love, we can find rest, but many of us walk swiftly in the other direction. It's time we slow down.

We may think that we aren't important enough or perfect enough to have a purpose, but God has a purpose for everyone. People looked down on the shepherds, but they were the first to get to spread the word of Jesus's arrival. God's plans transcend the world's expectations, and He has a great plan for you.

God comes to us where we are. We don't have to fix up our life or hide in shame – God comes to us with forgiveness and love. That's something we can have joy in as we navigate this crazy holiday season.