The Bridge Church Sermons

You’re just too young. You’re just too old.   We've heard these phrases before. It’s quite simple for us to fall into a mindset of being too early or too late to do accomplish something in life. Often times we feel this way when it comes to serving God and His kingdom.  However, we see countless times in scripture that regardless of how other view you or think about you, God has called and eq...

When's the last time you've argued about something? Maybe it was over where to eat out, over the thermostat temperature, or which sports team is better. But we know that not all conflict is this simple. We all have and will face arguments and disagreements that will leave us feeling exposed and angry, but the real test comes with how we respond in these moments of conflict.  Often times...

Have you ever had a set of expectations for someone or something that were not met? Whether that be a friend letting you down or an event not going as planned, our expectations often fall short of what we hoped for. But why are we often left disappointed by others and even by God at times? Many times our expectations are unspoken of and simply out-of-line with God’s plans for us. We need our expec...

One of the scariest journeys you could ever embark on is the one of discovering who you truly are. We’re faced with so many different demands and expectations that it’s quite simple to become someone we aren’t or don’t want to be.  The journey of discovering who you are is challenging and complex. But it all starts with realizing that in order to find yourself, you have to realize it’s not about y...

One of the scariest journeys you could ever embark on is the one of discovering who you truly are. We’re faced with so many different demands and expectations that it’s quite simple to become someone we aren’t or don’t want to be.  The journey of discovering who you are is challenging and complex. But it all starts with realizing that in order to find yourself, you have to realize it’s not about y...

In a world full of noise and chaos, our attention is often divided. We've become experts at multitasking and silence has become foreign to us. We no longer have the time to listen to others around us because our time is too precious to share and we simply can't afford to lose a moment of it.  But what if listening to others intentionally was actually a way to love?  Despite the fact that...

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As a church, we know that what we’re doing is never as important as who we are becoming. In a world that prioritizes activity, busyness, accomplishment… we believe we’re called to something different. We exist to be with Jesus and become like Him—for the sake of the world. Listen again and again to Vision Sunday and share it with someone you love (because this is a message for everyone).   #TheBri...

When you think about God, what is it that comes to mind?  Do you think of Him as kind or cruel? Do you see Him as easy going or uptight?  It’s easy to create God in our own image rather seeing Him for who He truly is. We allow our view of Him to be determined by our emotions and experiences, rather than looking at who He says He is. God is not just a doctrine, or idea, or concept. He is a person a...

Shortcuts – we all love them. Whether it's finding a quicker route to work, an easier way to cook a meal, we look for ways to cut down on the effort or time it takes to obtain something in any and all ways possible. One area we often look for a shortcut in is community. Sometimes, we'd rather not have to labor through the effort of building relationships and rather not have to bear the w...

There’s power in living with others. And not just living, but diving into truly authentic relationships and connections. But what happens in community? Why is it so important and necessary? Because community is life changing. In community we carry each others burdens. In community we do work that we need other’s help with.  In community we bring others closer to Jesus, and we grow closer to Him to...

Community — it’s so much more than just one hour on a Sunday. It’s found when we invite someone over, no matter how the house looks. It’s found in the coffee shop as we open up to a friend. It’s found in the midnight phone call when we’re desperate for someone to listen. We were created to be in community by a communal God. We weren’t made to walk this life alone. We’re better together. Between tw...

At the end of Paul’s letter to the church of Ephesus, we find an important reminder – Our battle isn’t with flesh and blood. It’s a spiritual battle.  Whether it’s our children or spouses, or the co-worker who we don’t agree with, our enemy isn’t them. It’s Satan. How do we fight this spiritual battle if it’s beyond our physical abilities?  We put on the armor of God.  Putting on the belt of truth...

We all have one thing in common – we are all children.  The feelings we have around our parents will change from person to person—whether we felt they were present, absent, or anywhere in between. Regardless of our upbringing, we're all expected to honor those who have raised us, whether we want to or not. How do you do this when it seems impossible? The Gospel. It free us to be obedient and...

Anyone NOT a fan of the word "submit"? When we come across this word in Scripture, it can make us uncomfortable. Knowing who we are produces living how we should, and part of that means submitting to one another in reverence of Christ (Eph. 5:21). This flows into every area of our lives and relationships—with family, with friends, with coworkers, and yes, with our spouses. We belong to J...

As Christ followers, what are we called to do? Is there something we're supposed to be? In Ephesians 5:1, the Apostle Paul shares with us that as children of God, we are to be imitators of Him. We imitate our Father when we walk in love, walk in light, and walk in wisdom. However, we aren't able to do these things without the Holy Spirit's help. We can't do it on our own streng...

When's the last time you got angry?  Odds are, you have in the last 24 hours, over what someone else has said or done... or has not said or not done. Injustice, oppression, arguments... they all spur the human emotion we can't seem to escape: anger. In Ephesians 4:26-27, the Apostle Paul reminds us to not allow anger to have power over us. He says, “Be angry and do not sin. Do not let th...

When your alarm clock goes off in the morning, it signals a new day—time to get up and put on something new. The gospel works the same way. It's not just a book about things we can't do or a list of things we need to "put off"; more than that, it's a list of new things to "put on"—grace, love, forgiveness, and a new identity. In Ephesians 4:22-24 we are urged by...

As Christians we don’t just GO to church—we ARE the church. Ephesians 4:16 says, “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” We’ve all been give a specific gift and role to play in the redemptive work of God. Without unity and without coming together to work for His kingdom, we can ignore the call...

Because of Jesus, we all have received an amazing inheritance of His love.  However, many of us can live our entire lives never experiencing what has freely been given to us through Christ's sacrifice.  How do we make sure we don't miss out on this amazing gift that's ours?  We need to go after His truth's and wrestle with them because without Him, we will not be able to dwell...

There is a beautiful mystery found through the Cross.  A mystery of love, mercy, and kindness. A mystery of grace.  Ephesians 3:6 says, "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus." We have been adopted, made clean, and welcomed into God's family.  The curtain...

Because of Jesus, we all have access to the Father. No matter our status, race, or history, Jesus has reconciled us through the Cross. He has torn down the final barrier.  Why, then, do we  focus on our differences and forget about the reality that we are all the same: broken people in need of a Savior? It's not enough to not build barriers—as Christians, we're supposed to actively tear...

We all have one thing in common.  Before Christ, we all by nature were children of wrath – prone to sin and spiritually dead.  But God, being rich in mercy has freely rescued us from the grave and given us a new standing with Him through His son, Jesus.  Not because of what we've done, not because of our works, but all because of His love for us and His great mercy towards us.  You were doome...

Prayer is something we all are familiar with, but have you stopped to reflect recently on what you're praying for? In Ephesians 1:15-23, we are given a look into what the Apostle Paul prays for those in the church of Ephesus. He prays not for them to have a comfortable life, but for them to know God better.  Our prayers are often quite different than his. We pray for God to bless us, for Him...

It’s bad to get someone else’s identity wrong, but many of us are getting our own wrong. And you will live out what you believe about yourself, whether or not it’s not true. Ephesians acts like the "bio section" of the Bible, and in the first chapter, we are reminded that nothing is able to define us except for the one who made us... but what does God actually say?  When we know who we a...