New Bridge Community Church Sermons

We live in a difficult tension of prizing individualism while often recognizing our need for community. We often approach faith as personal and individual. But how does faith shape the way we relate to others in community? The picture that Paul paints for us in our passage this Sunday is both messy and powerfully transformative. For those wanting to experience more of Jesus’ restorative power in a...

We’re surrounded by products and apps promising to unlock our potential and lead us into the personal growth we often desire. We’re often aware of where we fall short of the desires we have for ourselves, but feel limited to what we can produce by our own willpower or self-discipline. In our passage this week, we’ll get a better understanding of what lies beneath our destructive living and the pow...

Celebrating July 4th and the freedom we have in our country puts us in the frame of mind to reflect on the freedom that Jesus provides on a deeper and grander scale. But just as freedom for our nation does not mean that there are no boundaries or that lawlessness should reign, our passage this Sunday will guide us through the continued dynamics of living in the freedom of Jesus while resisting the...

This week, Kevin Mondau will walk us through Galatians 5, where a heated debate unfolds over a hot-button issue in the early church. The confusion for new Christians in Galatia continues as the pressure mounts to take on Jewish rituals and customs. What does it look like for them to express their newfound faith in Jesus? The battle for their religious freedom is coming to a head. Of course, it’s n...

This week we are excited to have Jon Graciano with us who will be continuing our series, Making Sense of Faith. We all experience ups and downs in life, but do we need to put up with setbacks in our faith? Paul is very concerned for theGalatians. It was a lot of work to get them set free, and now they seem to be tempted by new and different forms of bondage. As we look to make sense of the way fai...

In many ways, Paul’s letter to the Galatians has been full of heady theological arguments to this point. This week, Paul begins laying out how these theological attributes of God apply to our lives in more personal and relational ways. Not to be misunderstood as a distant or absent deity, this week we’ll see how God’s sovereignty brings comfort and confidence in seasons of waiting, how His redempt...

As we continue our series, Making Sense of Faith, we come to the question of, “What is the purpose of the law?” What was the purpose of the law for the people Paul is writing to, and what is the purpose of the law for us today? For those who lean toward legalism and for those who love to live free from the law, this section of Paul’s letter both grounds us and sets us free. Access upcoming events,...

As we continue our series, “Making Sense of Faith,” we find the apostle Paul making a brash argument against the “curse of the law.” While putting our faith in Jesus is the right and obvious answer for our salvation, we have to wonder - why is Paul having to argue and defend the Gospel in the first place? What implications does Paul’s argument to the church of Galatia have for us today? What role...

Sometimes the Gospel can feel abstract—something we affirm on Sunday but struggle to apply on Monday. But in Galatians 2:11–21, we see a surprising moment: a tense confrontation between Paul and Peter over a dinner table seating chart. At first, it looks like a personal conflict followed by some heavy theology, but Paul shows us these are deeply connected. Our understanding of the Gospel shapes ho...

It’s often heartbreaking to see division among churches, ministries, and leaders. In our passage this week, Paul shows us what it looks like to pursue gospel unity. Unity does not mean uniformity, and we’ll see how Paul and others find common ground in the belief and practice of the gospel entrusted to them by God. If you’re exploring Jesus, this message will give you an important look at the esse...

From a young age, we’re encouraged to be confident—confident in ourselves, confident in our accomplishments. But along life’s journey, that confidence can easily lead to pride when we succeed or insecurity when we don’t. In our passage this week, Paul shows us how the Gospel protects us from both pride and insecurity and produces humble confidence. It’s this humble confidence that helps us makesen...

Being surrounded by all kinds of “gospel messages,” it can be hard to know what is true and what is not. More than a matter of personal preference or opinion, the Gospel message must be clear and distinguished from distortions of it. The apostle Paul unabashedly teaches the true Gospel of Christ in his letter to the Galatians. His words confronting the early church not only remind them about the t...

Sometimes, matters of faith just don’t make sense to us. Sometimes it’s a concept that doesn’t make sense, and other times it’s figuring out how that concept intersects with your daily life. Join us this Sunday as we kick off a new series, Making Sense of Faith: A Study through Galatians, intended to address both of these challenges. Whether you are brand new to exploring Jesus or have been follow...

The resurrection of Jesus puts on display the just, loving grace, and powerful character of God. It declares that there is a power greater than any of the brokenness in or around us. While a person’s belief/unbelief does not change the reality of the resurrection, it affects how one personally experiences the power of Jesus’ resurrection. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and...

We were created to worship. It is not a matter of if we worship, but rather what or who we worship. This Sunday, we’ll see in the people of Israel how quickly they turned to create and worship idols, which teaches us a lot about our own hearts. This message will be a great way to prepare our hearts for entering into Seek Week, Good Friday, and ultimately the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on E...

One of life’s greatest hacks is discovering shortcuts. But the mentality of looking for shortcuts can lead us away from the path God has for us, leaving us even more lost and frustrated. The ends don’t always justify the means, despite what our culture and desires tell us. We see this in the wanderings of the Israelites, and we see it in our own lives. Jesus, too, was tempted to take shortcuts but...

Wrestling with doubt is something we all experience in life, especially for those following Jesus. Doubt is inevitable. But, what do we do with our doubt? Does doubt exclude or weaken our faith? How does Jesus respond to our doubt? Join us as we explore the role doubt plays in our faith journey and how it can ultimately deepen our relationship with Christ.   Access upcoming events, get connected,...

Have you ever been out for a hike or away from home and found yourself without enough food? You know those hunger pangs that make you wish you had planned better. We often feel our weakest and most vulnerable in those moments. Yet, the Bible presents fasting as a practice to intentionally engage in. Why would we willingly put ourselves through hunger pangs? This Sunday, we’ll explore all that God...

Solitude isn’t just about being alone—it’s an invitation to meet with God without distractions. Before calling us into solitude, God affirms our identity and purpose, reminding us that we are loved and that our lives have meaning. But Healso calls us into something more profound: a relationship with Him.   Yet, just like the people who stood back in fear when they saw God’s holiness, we, too, can...

From the beginning of most of our memory banks, temptation has been a daily part of our lives. How do we face temptation? Is it more will power? Is it isolating ourselves from anything that might possibly tempt us? Join us this Sunday as we explore this very daily reality and learn some critical lessons that will help us walk in greater victory over temptation.   Access upcoming events, get connec...

One of the wonderful things about living in the PNW is the access we have to so many incredible trails for hiking. If you’ve ever been out in the wilderness, you know the importance of staying on the trail and paying attention to the trail signs. And life is the same. This Sunday we begin our Lent journey to the celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection at Easter by beginning a new series title...

This Sunday, we wrap up our series, Blessings in Disguise, by looking at Jesus’ last statement: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdomof heaven is theirs” (Matthew 5:10-12). While our context may be different from many others around the world and throughout history, persecution can take on various forms. How might Jesus’ teaching here help us as we live in...

If you are breathing, you have or are experiencing some level of conflict in life. As we continue to study the life of flourishing and favor that God has for those who follow Him, we come to Jesus’ teaching this week that “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons (& daughters) of God.” (Matthew 5:9) What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Join us this Sunday to find out more. We...

What we fixate on captivates our hearts, and our hearts drive our priorities, values, habits, and behaviors. So then, when Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8), what does that mean? Do any of us have pure hearts? How can anyone have a pure heart? And what is the connection between the condition of our hearts and seeing God?   Access upcoming events, get...

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7). This is one of those that is so much easier said than done. At the same time, there is a deep connection between our ability to extend mercy and forgiveness and the flourishing we experience in Jesus.   Access upcoming events, get connected, download digital sermon notes, request prayer, and more: https://linktr.ee/nbccoly