Faithbridge Sermons

In a message from Acts 26, pastor Dan Slagle looks at Paul’s evangelical account before King Agrippa and how Paul goes about sharing Jesus with him. The scriptures show us that God is opening doors for sharing the Gospel with others and how our own personal story is powerful in sharing who Jesus is and what He’s done for us on the cross. When God has done something so transformative for us, how ca...

The greatest gift we can give any human is an introduction to the God who loves them. We are each surrounded by people who don't know the Lord - and it's easy to be intimidated at the idea of sharing our faith. Steve reminds us that the Gospel frees us and covers us. And so many others need that same good news.

Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins calls us to recognize the idols in our lives. He does not encourage us to love our children, jobs, and friends less - but to love Jesus more. We all have idols in our lives: any good thing that we make the ultimate thing is an idol. Only remarkable sacrifice can destroy an idol. And only Jesus can ultimately satisfy. His death on the cross is the path to freedom and vi...

Founding Pastor Ken Werlein challenges us to submit all areas of life to Jesus. In a message from Acts 19, we saw that while in Ephesus, Paul did more than teach and preach. As the Spirit of God moved, the people turned from evil and occult practices. Just as they burned their evil possessions, we must be willing to completely eradicate anything that stands between us and Jesus. Ken reminds us no...

Dan Slagle taught out of Acts 18. Priscilla and Aquila give us a good example of a marriage where the husband and wife are on mission together. Even though we don't have any words of Priscilla and Aquila recorded, their actions reveal that God was the primary focus of their lives. By prioritizing their relationship with God, with one another, and service to others they set an example that we can s...

Disillusionment is one way that God refines His children. If we are willing to take an honest journey and cling to Jesus, disillusionment will lead us somewhere beautiful. Peter's life shows us that wholeness in Christ integrates both knowing and feeling the truth of the gospel. It only comes after we shed our illusions about who Jesus is. He is committed to proving our faith genuine.

Paul doesn't mock the worldview of the unbelievers at Mars Hill. Instead he begins by seeing the good in them. By following his example, we can show unbelievers that the cross make sense of their pain and struggles. In this way, we can reach our family, neighbors, and city with the Good News of Jesus!

In Acts 16, God uses an earthquake to allow Paul and Silas to show their jailer what true, life-giving, soul-restoring, Christian community looks like. In the modern era where we are increasingly isolated, life-changing community isn’t just a perk of the Christian faith, it is an essential part of being a follower of Christ.

Founding Pastor Ken Werlein explores the theme of God's will in Acts 16. If you've ever struggled to know God's will - take comfort. Even Paul got it wrong sometimes! And obedience can be difficult - but it's not usually complicated. God will not show us our next step until we obey what He has already revealed. Through prayer, you can find the strength you need to move forward today!

At the end of Acts 16, Barnabas and Paul disagree and part ways for the benefit of their ministries. Author and Bible Teacher Gary Thomas warns us that the devil can't steal our faith, but he can render us ineffective. Holiness isn't just avoiding sin; it's living a fruitful life. Jesus gives us many examples of such discernment. He walks away from toxic people who would distract from His ultimate...

Bible Teacher Duffy Robbins continued our series "Life of Jesus, A.D." with a message out of Acts 15. Paul encounters Judaisers who preached a "Jesus +" Gospel: Jesus PLUS good behavior, Jesus PLUS good works. It's easy for us to adopt this mindset today. Duffy reminds us that the key to our salvation is grace alone.

Duffy Robbins shares out of Acts 14. Paul and Barnabas shared the Gospel so well that many Greeks converted. Our witness is always more effective when we engage a person on their own terms. Duffy encourages us to understand other perspectives in order to share Christ more clearly.

Pastor Scot teaches out of Acts, calling us to see how God has demonstrated his love for us through history. Paul's sermon, recorded in Acts 13, reminds us that God's plan has always been redemption. Then and now Jesus brings freedom from insecurity, shame, and fear. What is holding you back from accepting this amazing love?

Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins teaches out of Acts 12 today, sharing a valuable lesson from the death of Herod. It was Herod's weak sense of identity that led to his downfall - and Clay puts a tough question to everyone: "Who has the power to tell you you're enough?" Answer that, and you will know who has power in your life! Are we connecting our identity to successes, failures, or rejections - or a...

Bible Teacher, Clay Scroggins brings us a word on prayer. In Acts 12, an angel frees Peter from jail; when he rushes back to his community, the incredulous Jesus-followers can't believe that God has answered their prayers. Clay encourage us to pray with a faith that expects miracles. At the same time, we must recognize that prayer ultimately "works" when it makes us more like Jesus.

Pastor Scot Pollock brings a powerful word from Acts 11, showing us that when we experience suffering, what we believe about God matters more than ever. If we will remain faithful during troubled times, suffering can become our Pulpit: the place from which we share our testimony. It can become our Passport: giving us access to people and communities we would otherwise be unable to reach. And final...

Pastor Dan Slagle reminds us that when God asks us to do something we don't want to do, He is never asking us to do it alone. In Acts 11, God asks Peter to step way outside of his comfort zone. Pastor Dan shows us how we can learn from Peter’s experience enable us to say "yes" to the hard things God asks us to do.

Worship Pastor Lizi Bailey reminds us of God's radical love for outsiders through the story of Cornelius and Peter. In Acts 10, we see God making his message to the Gentiles abundantly clear: "Yes, I want you in my family!" As followers of Jesus, we are God's welcoming committee; are we doing a good job? Lizi calls us to expand our hearts for the unsaved, treating everyone like an image-bearer and...

Founding pastor Ken Werlein exhorts our graduating seniors to seek out Christian community and to be that community for others. Just as the faithful Barnabas encouraged Saul, we all need people who cheer us on from the “balcony” of life. Whether you are 18 or 88, Jesus calls you to FIND a Barnabas and empowers you to BE a Barnabas.

Hector Ramirez shows us that we don't have to go on a mission trip to live a missional lifestyle. We must always be ready to preach the Good News, whether we are in a different country or in our own neighborhood.

Pastor Ken takes us back to Acts where Saul, after arresting and murdering Christian’s, has an encounter with Jesus, changes his ways—and his name—to become a leader to the very people he used to persecute.

In Acts 8, Philip was an ordinary man who had a seemingly ordinary encounter and a seemingly ordinary conversation that eventually led to extraordinary, history-changing blessings — all because he was obedient to the Holy Spirit. Like Philip, God wants to use you because you know the only One who can change and heal and save to the uttermost: Jesus.

In Acts chapter 8, Simon “The Magician” learns the hard way that the power of God is not a means to an end. Through community and prayer we can keep God enthroned as King of our Life.

Forgiveness is a solo sport. Reconciliation involves multiple people, but choosing to forgive someone comes down to an individual responsibility. Bible Teacher, Steve Carter, takes us into Acts chapter 7 to look at the final actions of a man named Stephen.

Humans complain. It’s what we do! However, did you know there are actually things that we SHOULD complain about? There's even a right way to do it. Bible Teacher, Clay Scroggins, takes us into Acts 6 to point to this very idea!