Faithbridge Sermons

Your love for ‘the others’, poured out in deeds of service toward them, is the inevitable sign that you know you’re a sinner saved by grace”. Bible Teacher, Clay Scroggins, continues in our Life of Jesus sermon series!

Stewardship is a tricky thing! Or is it? Founding Pastor, Ken Werlein, continues in our Life of Jesus Sermon Series with Luke 16 - and the story of the shrewd manager.

In Luke chapter 15, Jesus shares three stories that illustrate something we all share in common: a state of "lostness." While this state ultimately would separate us from God, the gift of the Father is a lavish love that provides forgiveness and restoration with open arms - no matter how far we run.

Does following Jesus interfere with the priorities of your life? In Luke 14, Jesus paints a clear and honest picture: following Him comes with a cost. As we continue in The Life of Jesus series, Founding Pastor Ken Werlein points us to the cost of discipleship — and to the freedom found when we surrender our all to Jesus. Luke 14:25-33.

Jesus was a master at the party-stopping, "mic-dropping" statement. In just a few words, Jesus called into question the motives and priorities of those around Him. In Luke 14, Jesus invites us surrender to "self" by taking part in building a Kingdom marked by love, mercy, and compassion.

Pride can be incredibly easy to spot in other people....it can be incredibly difficult to spot in ourselves. Founding Pastor Ken Werlein continues on to Luke 14 in our Life of Jesus sermon series! Luke 14:7-11.

Dan Slagle // September 4th, 2022 - Grief is hard, and it leaves us asking the question – why? No one is exempt, no one is immune, no one avoids it. So, what do we do when grief moves into the fold? Bible Teacher Dan Slagle gives a vulnerable yet powerful message from Luke 13!

Ken Werlein // August 28th, 2022 - Waiting is never easy, and the longer we wait, the more impatient we can become. When Jesus describes what we call "The Second Coming" in Matthew 12, He gives His followers an ultimate hope we can all look forward to with eager anticipation...but how long must we wait, and how should we live in the waiting? Pastor Ken encourages us to "stay awake" and "stay faith...

Ken Werlein // August 21st, 2022 - "How's your soul?" While our culture expects us to "have it all together", the truth is that some things really aren't as good underneath as they may appear on the surface. Pastor Ken unpacks Luke 8 with a look at four different "hearts" and the kind of soil which offers abundant life in Christ.

Pastor Ken continues the conversation on anxiety and worry, answering questions about spiritual and mental health and additional resources to support them.

Ken Werlein // August 14th, 2022 - For many of us, our daily worries and anxiety prevent us from truly experiencing the "abundant life" found in Christ. In Luke 12, Jesus invites us to cast our worries on Him as we seek first His Kingdom.

Steve Carter // August 7th, 2022 - In such a connected world, we are inundated daily with the apparent picture-perfect lives of others. Constant comparison, envy, and exposure to everything "we don't have" take a devastating toll on our hearts, minds, and relationships. Bible Teacher Steve Carter shows us the biblical cure to the challenge of envy.

Clay Scroggins // July 31st, 2022 - "Money is the chief competitor for my heart and your heart". Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins digs into Luke 11 to help point to why you can't serve both God and Money!

Scot Pollok // July 24th, 2022 - For many, prayer is intimidating. The message to "pray more" can sound a lot like "eat your vegetables", and the topic frequently brings up guilt, shame, and the inherent belief that our prayer life will always fall short. As Scot Pollok looks to the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11, we'll see that our Good Father doesn't answer prayer based on our strength of intimacy wit...

Duffy Robbins // July 17th, 2022 - It's safe to say, if you had the chance to meet the most important person in the world to you, you probably wouldn't sleep in and miss the opportunity! There may be an area where we're doing just that - and missing the chance to sit at their feet...and listen. Duffy Robbins returns to Faithbridge as we continue in our Life of Jesus Sermon Series!

Liz Bailey // July 10th, 2022 - "Love God, Love People". Surely it's not that simple, right? Shouldn't there be more "theological discussion" or debate? Is there really a much deeper meaning? Lizi Bailey leads us through a refreshing look at a familiar passage of Luke 10 in our continued Sermon Series The Life of Jesus.

Dan Slagle // Sunday, July 3rd - Pastor Dan Slagle returns as we continue in Luke Chapter 9: The Transfiguration of Jesus is a unique story in the life of Jesus. There's no sermon, there's no parable, there's no healing. Only an incredible account of a major part of the story - one that is very much still applicable to us today!

Duffy Robbins // Sunday, June 26 - Luke Chapter 9 is all about following Jesus! Yet in this same chapter, somehow the Disciples completely miss the point... Duffy Robbins walks us through the 3 mistakes they made to get them to that place!

Duffy Robbins // Sunday, June 19 - Who do YOU say that I am? Bible Teacher, Duffy Robbins, teaches from Luke 9 on the importance of defining our relationship with Jesus, personally.

Michael Sullivan // Sunday, June 12 - Now more than ever, it seems we are running on empty. Whether it's a packed schedule, demanding job, financial hurdles, or relational challenges - there's no shortage of life's circumstances that will drain our spiritual and emotional tank. Where do you go when you're stretched thin? Luke 9 teaches us we can find true rest - and restoration - by trusting fully...

Steve Carter // Sunday, June 5. Where do you place your hope? Teaching Pastor Steve Carter challenges us to consider the link between hope and prayer and our only source of true hope – Jesus Christ.

On today’s Senior Sunday, founding pastor Ken Werlein opens to Luke 8 and prepares our graduates to take the good news of Jesus to their campuses and warns of the opposition they will encounter.

We're all looking for something to be a part of - but determining our "purpose" and calling in life can seem endless, aimless, confusing, or uncertain. On Missions Sendoff Sunday, Pastor Tyler Riley opens Luke 10 to share that our ultimate purpose is found by joining Christ on His mission.

Desperate times may call for desperate measures, but are you truly desperate for Jesus? Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins opens Luke 8 to examine how our desperation works to deepen our dependence upon Christ. Luke 8:40-56.

Connie Beaver // May 8th 2022 - What is grace, and why does it matter? We all experience the pressure to "have it all together", but rarely do we have grace for ourselves when we fall short of impossible standards. On this Mother's Day, Bible Teacher Connie Beaver reminds us that the Gospel of Grace is more than enough.