The Bridge Church Sermons

We’re living between redemption and restoration, between the already and the not yet. Many will wrongly deny the deity of Jesus, while some will falsely claim to be the Messiah themselves. As Christians in these last days, John tells us there is work to be done. Join us in 1 John as we unpack our call in this last hour. Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and bridge.tv/sermons. To support...

Have you ever wondered if you’re truly saved or if your faith is genuine? You’re not alone. 1 John addresses why we can rest in the assurance of our salvation as well as tangible ways real faith is lived out by the believer. Join us as guest speaker, Dr. Ken Baugh, talks about how the motivations of our hearts and our resulting actions are transformed by the love of Christ. bridge.tv/sermons Suppo...

If we know that navigating in the dark can be dangerous physically, why do so many of us insist on doing it spiritually? Because there is no darkness in God, following Him means that we can walk freely in the light. Join us in 1 John as we discuss what it means for followers of Jesus to both declare and demonstrate the gospel with our lives. You can find today’s sermon at Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

Would you be surprised to hear that we tend to pursue joy in the wrong places? Probably not. Would you say that you are experiencing deep joy? In 1 John, we'll see how simply knowing Jesus will not produce the greatest joy. This week, Pastor Cory unpacks how we encounter true fulfillment. bridge.tv/sermons To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http:/...

In Matthew 19, Jesus calls a rich young ruler to surrender his possessions. This man kept all the rules–he also kept his heart for himself. We have a God who isn’t merely interested in our obedience, our God is interested in our hearts. What would it look like to surrender moment by moment to God? Would our hearts remain the same?  Join us as Pastor Ian dives into the phrase, “God is my co-pilot,”...

Maybe you’ve heard it said or maybe you’ve said it yourself that “everything happens for a reason.” While this phrase is often said with good intentions, it carries dangerous theological implications. This week we’re looking to Romans 8 as we seek Biblical understanding in response to inexplicable circumstances. Join us as we discuss how our God moves in and responds to deep pain and suffering. br...

So often we pride ourselves on doing things by ourselves, on our own, without help from anyone. And we’ve heard it said that, “God helps those who help themselves.” But is there any Biblical basis for that? If Jesus saved us when we were dead in our sins, when we could not help ourselves… then this statement couldn’t possibly be true. Join us as Pastor Ian unpacks how and when God does help us. br...

We’ve all heard it said, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But is this statement Biblically sound or does it just sound Biblical? Pastor Ian explores the meaning behind 1 Corinthians 10:13 and how we are called to depend on God and on one another. Listen to this week’s sermon at bridge.tv/sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://...

The scandal of the love of God is that it cannot be manifested, earned, or surpassed. The love of God is given. It is given to us because of who Jesus is and what he has done in our place. He invites us into this love and calls us to remain in his unending love.  Join us as guest teacher, Mike Kelsey, teaches through John 15 and the implications of Jesus saying I am the True Vine.  bridge.tv/sermo...

We don't live in any shortage of people or ideas claiming to be "a way" to what we're looking for—success, status, well-being, peace, you name it. We often even come with our own ways that we think are the best way to live. But if we really look at our lives... how are our "ways" working for us? Jesus is very exclusive when he calls himself not a way, but THE Way. He...

What do you do when the God who has the last word doesn’t speak what you want to hear? Oftentimes, our good plans don’t turn out the way we expect. In John 11, Martha asks the question we all ask at some point in our lives. “Why? God, why?” And as she grapples with deep disappointment, we see Jesus respond in great love and great power. Listen to this week’s sermon as guest teacher, Tony Calabrese...

Jesus has many names. One of those names is the Good Shepherd. In John 10 Jesus outlines the kind of love he had for us: a love that is committed, intimate, and generous. Guest teacher, Ken Baugh, teaches on what it means for Jesus to be the Good Shepherd. You can catch this week’s sermon at bridge.tv/sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://...

Jesus says, “I am the gate…” This name of Jesus is so profound in its implications of assurance for us as believers. Because of the safety and protection that only Jesus provides, we can run freely. Join us as guest teacher, Curtis Zackery, unpacks what Jesus meant in John 10 when he said, “I am the gate." bridge.tv/sermons Support the show

In John 8, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world.” Many of us are familiar with this language, yet, the meaning and implications are often lost on us. This week, Pastor Cory unpacks three aspects of light that Jesus brings to bear on our lives. Not only do we experience the light of Christ, but with the Holy Spirit in us, we get to carry his light into difficult situations and dark seasons. And...

What must we do to know God? We start by knowing his name. In his own words, Jesus tells us, “I am the Bread of Life.” In John 6, as people ask him for food, he shifts the conversation from a temporal, physical need to eternal, spiritual sustenance. Jesus gives true seekers the way to this eternal bread, and it’s not something that can be bought.  Check out “You Can’t Buy Bread” at bridge.tv/sermo...

Nothing you’re doing for Jesus, big or small, is a waste of time. In John 13, Jesus washed his disciples' feet, including Judas who was moments away from betraying him. Loving and serving like Jesus has nothing to do with whether or not the other person is worthy. For, it was when we were unworthy that Christ loved and served us and made us worthy. When we serve, we make the God who is love v...

Obedience can often be thought of as blind compliance, simply following the rules because we’re supposed to follow them. In turn, we can find ourselves almost following God’s commands. But moral obligation is the antithesis of why we follow God in obedience. In Acts 5, we watch as the disciples fill the city with the name and gospel of Jesus. Not because they’re supposed to, but because they are c...

Many of us approach life like some kind of balancing act, like trying to balance out the scales. And we often carry this balancing act into our relationship with God. But there is no place for scales in God’s Kingdom–His grace knocks them down. It is this grace that Paul and Silas extend to a jailer in Acts 16. It is this grace that causes the jailer to ask, “What must I do to be saved?” It is thi...

The early church was characterized in several ways, not the least of which was by their generosity. These early Christians were mirroring the generosity of Jesus–the one who so loved the world that he gave his life. This week, in Acts 2, we learn how the first century church practiced generosity spiritually, physically, and missionally. Visit bridge.tv/sermons to watch or listen to, “Living Open-H...

We’re all leaving a legacy whether we realize it or not. The question is, what kind of legacy do you want to leave? In Acts 20, Paul instills a legacy on the Ephesian elders. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, he left a legacy of service with a life poured out for others. What might it look like to live for the days you won’t see? Listen to this week’s sermon, “Living a Life Poured Out,” at brid...

In Acts, Jesus entrusts the early church with a mission–to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. That mission is the same for believers today. But with a charge like this, we can often find ourselves asking, “How?” Listen to this week’s sermon on living as everyday missionaries and bringing the gospel to every table. To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click h...

The road to Emmaus is the gap between crushed expectations and deep longing. In Luke 24, we find two men walking this very road, and they find a stranger walking with them–or so they think. A stranger who listens to their pain and walks alongside them in their grief. Just when they thought it was over, the resurrected Christ was in their very midst. Easter means that nothing is impossible with God...

Prior to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, the cross was a symbol of terror and intimidation. So, on this Good Friday, as we remember the excruciating death of Jesus, how can we call today good?  Because death did not have the final say. Listen to this Good Friday sermon on how we linger in the ache because there is no resurrection without a crucifixion. To support this ministry and help...

What does the King do when he comes to town? Well, Jesus kicked off Holy Week with a destructive miracle followed by flipping temple tables. God’s house had become a place of exclusion and presumption which is the antithesis of God’s kingdom. While cursing an unassuming fig tree and driving people out of the temple may seem strange, Jesus wasn’t angry without reason. In Mark 11, Jesus rejects the...

There are few words more powerful to hear than this – “the body of Christ broken for you, the blood of Christ shed for you.”  In this message, Pastor Ian explains the meaning and significance of communion. It reaches into the history of God and His people, reminds us of its significance in the present, and points to the future hope we have in Jesus.  Communion is so much more than a tradition we o...