The Bridge Church

Romans 6 reminds us that real change doesn’t start with trying harder—it starts with believing what God already says is true about us. Sin doesn’t get to call the shots anymore, but we still decide each day where we’ll place our hearts, our habits, and our hopes. And when we choose to present ourselves to God, something powerful happens: grace begins to reshape us from the inside out. In Christ, w...

In Romans 6, Paul helps us understand this critical truth: in order to change, grow, and experience a gospel-centered life, you must change the way you see yourself. You are no longer defined by what you have done or what has been done to you. You are now in Christ. Your identity is rooted in what Christ has done and what He has done to you. If you can change your thinking, you can transform your...

If you’ve ever wondered why Christians make such a big deal about Jesus, Romans 5 gives the answer: everything in your life and eternity depends on Him. Paul shows that we are all born connected to Adam’s failure, but through faith we can be transferred into Christ’s life-giving victory. This sermon—It’s All About Jesus—will show why the gospel is not about what you can do for God, but what Jesus...

Romans 5 shows us that justification isn’t just a doctrine—it’s the turning point that ends our war with God and ushers us into peace, grace, and hope. Beginning with a story of someone still fighting after the battle was over, we’ll see how many believers continue striving as if God is still against them. Confidence in Chaos reveals the heart of the gospel: Christ has ended the conflict, credited...

Many people spend their lives wondering if they’ve done enough to be right with God. In Romans 4, Paul shows that salvation has never been about earning or achieving but about believing — the same way Abraham was made righteous. This message, How to Know You’re Saved, unpacks how real saving faith rests not on what we do for God but on what Christ has already done for us.__The Bridge Church exists...

Romans 3:21–26 has been called “the most important sentence in the Bible.” It’s been called the hinge on which the gospel turns. In these verses, Paul reveals how God makes unrighteous people righteous, not through rule-keeping but through grace, by faith, in Christ alone. This message exposes the false religion of moralism and celebrates the breathtaking truth that the gospel isn’t spelled D-O, i...

In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit ignites the church in Antioch to send out its best for the sake of the gospel—because when Jesus transforms your life, you can’t stay still. In this sermon, “We Gotta Go,” God calls us to recover that same sending mindset: empowered by the Spirit, proclaiming Jesus, and willing to be uprooted for the nations. And for every Christian, true mission doesn’t begin when you...

What if religion isn’t the answer? In this message, Guest Speaker Pastor Chip Robinson walks us through Romans 3 and shows how the gospel isn’t a better kind of religion. It’s a better kind of rescue. We’ll ask things like:• Is God wrong about sin and judgment?• Am I really righteous, or just religiously busy?• If religion fails, what’s the advantage to having God’s Word? When religion stops being...

In Romans 2, Paul turns the spotlight from the rebellious world to the religious heart, revealing that self-righteousness and the religion of moralism is every bit as deadly as open sin. God isn’t after outward religion but inward renewal—a circumcision of the heart by his Spirit. The good news is that where our morality fails, Jesus was “cut off” in our place, so that through him we might be made...

In Romans 1, Paul describes the sobering reality of God’s wrath: when we continually reject Him, He “gives us up” to the very desires we’ve chosen. That’s what happens “When God Lets Go.” Sin is not only punished in the future—it enslaves us in the present. Yet the good news of the gospel is that while we were handed over to sin, Christ willingly handed Himself over to the cross for our rescue. He...

In Romans 1:18–23, Paul reveals a sobering truth: God’s wrath is not random but is His holy and loving response to humanity’s sin. Though God has clearly made Himself known in creation, we suppress the truth, exchange His glory for idols, and stand without excuse. Yet into this hopeless condition, the gospel breaks in—God not only revealed His righteousness but entered the story Himself, not as Ju...

The gospel is not just good advice or inspirational words—it is the very power of God to save. InRomans 1:16–17, Paul declares that he is “not ashamed of the gospel,” even though it offendedthe pride, dignity, and comfort of his culture. The same is true today: the gospel still confrontsour self-reliance and challenges the values of the world, yet it offers the only way to true life andrighteousne...

Rome was the heart of the empire—2,000 miles from Jerusalem—pulsing with culture, power, and pressure. Yet Paul writes to the believers there with deep affection, reminding them they are loved by God, called as saints, and known for a faith that’s alive in the very shadow of Caesar. In this passage, we see Paul’s vision for the church: to strengthen one another, reap a spiritual harvest, and boldl...

This message begins a sermon series in the book of Romans. From the get-go, the author, Paul, introduces himself not with his achievements but with his chains—a slave of Jesus. Paul shows us what it means to belong fully to Christ, and discover that real freedom, purpose, and joy are found, not in serving ourselves, but in being bound to Christ and his gospel.__The Bridge Church exists to join God...

The Bridge Church is a kingdom-centered, multi-ethnic, multigenerational church in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina. We love our city, and we believe God is using us to see his kingdom come here and now. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918If you feel led, give online by clickin...

In a world full of distractions and divisions, the apostle Paul reminds us that the church’s foundation is not performance, personalities, or preferences—but the gospel of Jesus Christ. On this Vision Sunday, we’ll see how the power of the cross unites us, fuels our mission, and shapes everything we do as a church. Together, we are resolved to be a people who live, lead, and work “For the Gospel.”...

The Bridge Church is a kingdom-centered, multi-ethnic, multigenerational church in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina. We love our city, and we believe God is using us to see his kingdom come here and now. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by click...

Money isn't primarily a financial issue - it's a heart issue. Jesus teaches that what we treasure reveals who we truly serve. In a world obsessed with wealth and status, we're called to a better way: kingdom impact. God's vision and desire for our lives is that we would learn how to win with money. In this sermon titled "The Treasure Problem", we'll confront the power...

The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/give STAY CONNECTED Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebridgeilm/ Facebook...

In a world where the home is under relentless attack—through distorted views of marriage, fractured family roles, confused parenting, and disregard for the unborn—God’s Word calls us to rise and fight for what He designed. *Fight for the Home* is a bold, biblically grounded series that reclaims God’s vision for the home as a place of covenant love, spiritual formation, generational legacy, and sac...

In this sermon, we're celebrating what God is doing in the lives of our kids and students, especially through the impact of camp this past week. From Matthew 18, Jesus shows us that nothing matters more than helping the next generation turn to God and know him. This is a call to "Fight for your Kid's Salvation," and to create every opportunity for them to experience God. The Brid...

In a world where the home is under relentless attack—through distorted views of marriage, fractured family roles, confused parenting, and disregard for the unborn—God’s Word calls us to rise and fight for what He designed. *Fight for the Home* is a bold, biblically grounded series that reclaims God’s vision for the home as a place of covenant love, spiritual formation, generational legacy, and sac...

The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps:   https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/give STAY CONNECTED Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebridgeilm/ Facebo...

In a world that's growing more hostile to biblical truth, God's design for marriage still stands as a beautiful picture of Christ and the church. Marriage was never meant to be shaped by culture; it was meant to reflect something far greater - the covenantal, sacrificial love between Christ and his church. In this sermon, Pastor Ethan encourages us to "Fight for Your Marriage." The Bridge Church e...

In a world where the home is under relentless attack—through distorted views of marriage, fractured family roles, confused parenting, and disregard for the unborn—God’s Word calls us to rise and fight for what He designed. *Fight for the Home* is a bold, biblically grounded series that reclaims God’s vision for the home as a place of covenant love, spiritual formation, generational legacy, and sac...